28 of the best · Barbados
Sandy Lane and the family-run hotels of Holetown, a clifftop resort above Crane Beach, golf-estate villas in the hills of St. James, south-coast all-inclusives and historic inns on the Atlantic.
Our 28 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Barbados.
Ronald Tree’s 1961 resort in a mahogany grove
Ronald Tree’s 1961 resort in an ancient mahogany grove above a 1,000 ft crescent of coral sand, with 113 rooms and suites, a five-bedroom villa, three golf courses and a 47,000 sq ft spa.
Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados BB24024Explore View on map
West Indian elegance in 12 acres of gardens
A family-owned and family-run luxury hotel in 12 acres of gardens on the calm west coast in historic Holetown, with a spa.
Porters, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Forty suites on a calm west-coast cove
A charming, intimate family-owned hotel of 40 suites with verandas over the ocean and gardens, near Speightstown.
Road View, Speightstown, St. Peter, BarbadosExplore View on map
Sandy Lane.
The back story
Sandy Lane from Ronald Tree’s 1961 hotel to the rebuild of 2001: the rooms and the villa, the restaurants and the rules for non-residents, the spa, the three golf courses and the beach.
St. James.
Hilltop villas and a championship course
A golf resort and residential community high in the hills of St. James, with hilltop and courtyard villas for short stays.
Apes Hill, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
West Indian elegance in 12 acres of gardens
A family-owned and family-run luxury hotel in 12 acres of gardens on the calm west coast in historic Holetown, with a spa.
Porters, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Every room on the beach
A beachfront resort at Porters on the west coast, with two restaurants on the sand, Palm Terrace and Taboras.
Porters, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
All-inclusive in the heart of Holetown
An all-inclusive beachfront hotel on Holetown’s 2nd Street, steps from the town’s restaurants and shops.
2nd Street, Holetown, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Villas round a championship course
A residential golf estate in the hills of St. James, with more than 250 homes, villas, cottages and apartments to rent around its championship course.
Westmoreland, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Ronald Tree’s 1961 resort in a mahogany grove
Ronald Tree’s 1961 resort in an ancient mahogany grove above a 1,000 ft crescent of coral sand, with 113 rooms and suites, a five-bedroom villa, three golf courses and a 47,000 sq ft spa.
Sandy Lane, St. James, Barbados BB24024Explore View on map
A small hotel on the beach, adults only
An intimate, contemporary boutique hotel and restaurant on the west coast beach at Mount Standfast; guests must be 18 or over to check in.
Mount Standfast, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
Coral Reef Club’s sister on the sand
A small luxury hotel on a sandy beach at Holetown, with suites, tree-top suites, Harold’s Bar and a spa.
Holetown, St. James, BarbadosExplore View on map
St. Peter.
Forty suites on a calm west-coast cove
A charming, intimate family-owned hotel of 40 suites with verandas over the ocean and gardens, near Speightstown.
Road View, Speightstown, St. Peter, BarbadosExplore View on map
A hideaway in the far north
A small hotel and spa on a secluded stretch of the north-west coast at Shermans, home of The Fish Pot restaurant.
Shermans, St. Peter, BarbadosExplore View on map
Your own berth below the terrace
A beachfront marina resort and community near Speightstown, with lagoon-front and beach-front apartments and villas to rent or buy.
Heywoods, St. Peter, BarbadosExplore View on map
Christ Church.
A family resort on Accra Beach
A family lifestyle resort on Accra (Rockley) Beach, with a sprawling pool and swim-up bar, an adults’ pool and a spa.
Rockley, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Studios on the sea at Hastings
A beach hotel of 112 ocean-facing studios in the Garrison Historic Area at Hastings.
The Garrison Historic Area, Hastings, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Ten rooms beside Enterprise Beach
An adults-only hideaway of just 10 rooms and suites beside the white sand of Enterprise Beach, home of the rooftop Café Luna.
Enterprise Beach Road, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
All-inclusive by Dover Beach
An all-inclusive beach resort and spa at Dover on the south coast, near St. Lawrence Gap.
Dover, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Stay at one, play at two
Sandals’ two all-inclusive resorts for couples on the south coast, at Maxwell and at Dover, where a stay at one lets you use the other.
Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
On the beach by the Garrison
An all-inclusive beach hotel at Hastings, close to the Garrison and the Richard Haynes Boardwalk.
Hastings, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
All-inclusive on the south coast
An all-inclusive beach hotel on the south coast at Maxwell, with four bars and six dining experiences.
Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
All-inclusive by Hastings
An all-inclusive beach resort in the Garrison Historic Area at Hastings.
Garrison Historic Area, Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados BB15158Explore View on map
A design hotel near Enterprise Beach
A modern, tropical-design hotel of 44 rooms and suites for guests aged 18 and over, on Enterprise Beach Road, with a pool, restaurant and spa.
Enterprise Beach Road, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
Built for free spirits
A beach hotel at Rockley on the south coast, aimed at independent travellers who like to explore.
Rockley Beach, Christ Church, Barbados BB15139Explore View on map
Steps from St. Lawrence Gap
A casual south-coast hotel in St. Lawrence, a short walk from St. Lawrence Gap.
St. Lawrence, Christ Church, BarbadosExplore View on map
St. Philip.
Above Crane Beach since 1887
A clifftop resort above Crane Beach in St. Philip, open since 1887, with ultra-spacious residential suites, restaurants, a spa and a kids’ club.
Crane, St. Philip, BarbadosExplore View on map
A new resort on a legendary estate
An all-inclusive resort and spa on the historic Sam Lord’s Castle estate at Long Bay in St. Philip.
End of Belair Road, Long Bay, St. Philip, BarbadosExplore View on map
Bathsheba and St. Andrew.
A small lodge on the east coast
A small boutique lodge above Tent Bay at Bathsheba, on the island’s wild Atlantic side.
Tent Bay, Bathsheba, St. Joseph, BarbadosExplore View on map
A retreat in the Scotland District
A boutique retreat on the East Coast Road in the Scotland District, about 40 minutes from the airport.
Windy Hill, East Coast Road, St. Andrew, BarbadosExplore View on map
Effortlessly chic on the wild east coast
A family-owned boutique inn perched above Tent Bay since the 1800s, with ocean-facing rooms and suites on the Atlantic coast.
Tent Bay, Bathsheba, St. Joseph, BarbadosExplore View on map
Many hotels set minimum stays in winter and over Christmas and New Year; book early for the festive season.
27 of the best Restaurants
8 of the best Cafés
7 of the best Bars & Rum Shops7 of the best Beach Clubs & Nightlife22 of the best Attractions
20 of the best Beaches12 of the best Museums & Heritage13 of the best Golf & Sport
13 of the best Boats & Diving
5 of the best Spas & Wellness4 of the best Hospitals & Clinics
8 of the best Shopping4 of the best Supermarkets & Markets6 of the best Luxury Lifestyle11 of the best Property14 of the best Getting There & Around
3 of the best Motoring