Family-friendly Hotels in Bridgetown

We booked the Hilton Resort as it was ranked highly, however it was not to our expectations. Firstly I will start off by giving full credit to the hardworking staff who worked very hard with the limited resources they have and tried their very best to make the stay comfortable for customers. The staff at the entrance meeting / greeting, reception area, restaurants, pool area and house keeping service staff deserve full credit. I had to rate the stay as 2 out of 5 simply due to the management decisions. We found the following issues during our stay, as listed below: 1) We understand that nature produces sea ****s, and there is no control of sea ****s gathering on the beach perimeter with the waves. However, there was no process or maintenance in place to run a tractor every morning to gather the sea ****s and litter from the sand on a daily basis. You find other hotels in the Carribbean (my recent trip to St Lucia) where hotels maintain their beach area early hours in the morning ready for customers. This is supposed to be Hilton (a worldwide known brand). The beach standard was the biggest disappointment for us. 2) No variety of food on the menu. Some of the restaurants were closed due to the season. We actually got bored with the menu as it was the same things to eat and in my opinion very expensive. We saw other customers ordering take away from external restaurants, which was very surprising, maybe they felt the same. We also explored the option and found that more variety is available externally and the price of food is significantly less than what your hotel offers. We actually ordered pizza and snacks externally with delivery service and it worked out to be an excellent deal. 3) There was 3 of us (2 adults and 1 infant) and we were only offered 3 very small bottles of water to last us a day. We then requested for 6 large bottles of water and we were charged a rate of around 11 BBD each which equates to around £4.73, so in total we spent £28.38 on water!!! Water is a necessity of life and we were charged a silly amount, not forgetting the bottles we purchased during dinner. Sounds embarrassing but we should have purchased a multi pack of water bottles from Lidl or Tesco in the UK which would have cost us less than £10 and bought that with us in our check-in luggage. 4) There is something wrong with the lifts. There are a total of 4 lifts, and only 2 appear to work. It takes ages to wait for a lift. Again something small as this can become frustrating if you need to use the lift a few times a day. 5) The room Fridge door did not close properly as the gasket seemed to be worn. 6) No kettle in the room. We needed to boil some hot water. This is basic equipment expected in a hotel room. 7) No microwave available to heat food. If the hotel cannot provide a microwave in each room, then maybe the cost effective to install a couple of microwaves in the same room you offer self service ice to customers. Microwave is an important piece of equ

First time visiting Barbados and we stayed at the Radisson for one week. Although the property is old and can use a face lift, our recent stay at the Radisson was nice. The hotel is located on a prime beach location with excellent views of pebble and brown beach. Our room was clean and bed was very comfortable. On one occasion the AC was not working and soon after we reported the problem they were able to fix it. The restaurant staff and services were less than desirable. We would definitely return to the Radisson for our next visit to Barbados.

My recent trip to Barbados was elevated by my stay at Courtyard Marriott. The professionalism of the staff, coupled with clean and comfortable rooms, made for an unforgettable experience. The attentive restaurant staff added to the charm, and the hotel's convenient location provided easy access to transportation. A special congratulations to the General Manager for maintaining such high standards of hospitality. Courtyard Marriott exceeded my expectations in every aspect. #BarbadosTravel #CourtyardMarriott #HospitalityExcellence #TravelExperience

Excellent mid size family run hotel. It's the 1st time we have stayed here for a Staycation and we were not disappointed. Everything is very clean and the staff were excellent. The room in the main building is large, massive bed with a settee, kitchenette with a toaster, kettle fridge, and microwave. The shower is large, and the towels are nice and fluffy. The view from the balcony was great looking out over the pool area and beach. There is a lot of sand on the beach with trees for shade if required. We went All Inclusive because we were staying for 3 days and just wanted to relax. Food and drinks were great. No idea what the annex is like, we wouldn't stay there as it is over the main road. Walking g distance is Jakes bar and restaurant directly opposite the hotel entrance. Turn right out of the entrance and 100 mtrs up across the road is Buzo an excellent Italian restaurant that also has a good range of cocktails and wines. All in all an excellent break from work, and we will definitely be back.

I'm not sure why this hotel gets such terrible reviews. We thought it was brilliant! The staff were always friendly towards us. The room was clean and tidy (and cleaned daily during our stay) with plenty of wardrobe space and drawers. The shower was hot and powerful at all times and the bathroom had toiletries and a hairdryer. Our room was in a quiet block within the hotel complex and we rarely heard a sound from other rooms. The pool looked lovely although we didn't swim in it because they had sun beds up on a raised part of the the pool which overlooked a stunning beach and the sea. There's a little cut-through to the beach at the end of the pool area and there was always plenty of beds available around the pool. The bar was great - they had some good snacks available and twice daily happy hour for drinks. And the hotel was close to a number of bars and restaurants and about a 20 minute walk to the Gap. My only small issue was that the hotel charged for the use of the room safe. It was only 3 Barbados dollars per day, but still I don't think guests should have to pay for a safe in this day and age. We stayed for seven nights at The Dover Beach Hotel and won't hesitate to stay again when we return to Barbados in the future. Thank you for a fantastic holiday.

Located in Hastings, Savannah Beach Club Hotel is on the beach, a 4-minute walk from Carlisle Bay and 6 minutes by foot from George Washington House. This beach resort is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Barbados Museum & Historical Society and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Brownes Beach.Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy seafood at Rachels, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool.Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Hastings? This resort has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

When you stay at Sweetfield Manor in Bridgetown, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Carlisle Bay and Garrison Savannah. This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from U.S. Embassy and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Rockley Beach.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Satisfy your appetite for dinner at PAVÃO Barbados, a restaurant which specializes in Fusion cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.