Turtle Beach is a premium All Inclusive, all-suite hotel located on the south coast of Barbados. The spacious, attractive suites at this elegant hotel look out over the pristine gardens, breathtaking ocean and swimming pools. With a wide selection of water sports included you will be hard pressed to fit everything in. The refreshing breezes of the south coast make for excellent Hobie Cat sailing. Children are really well catered for at Turtle Beach, with their own pool, organised activities and an excellent, complimentary kids' club for ages 3-12. With three different restaurants, ice cream parlour, coffee bar and a lovely entertainment programme, you are spoilt for choice when dining and the hotel is just moments away from the lively St Lawrence Gap.
Amenities
Hobie Cats
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing
Tennis
Windsurfing
Kids Club
Families
Honeymoon
Wedding
Evening Entertainment
Where is it
On Dover Beach, within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. 15 minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.
Hotel information
161 suites on 4 floors in 4 interlinked buildings with 2 lifts. All with private balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, separate bathtub and shower, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-fridge (not stocked), safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are non-smoking.
All Inclusive of: all meals including afternoon tea and snacks, all premium and local-brand drinks (fine wines and Champagne at extra charge). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.
Junior Suite Oceanview are as Junior Suite Pool/Garden view but with sea views, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Deluxe Oceanview with 1 king-size bed and includes sitting area with sofa bed, as well as sun loungers on the balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Oceanfront are closest to the beach, with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Wheelchair accessible Junior Suite Oceanfront available with roll-in shower and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suite Pool/Garden View feature a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
1-Bedroom Oceanview Suites include a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Family Connected Oceanview Junior Suites consist of 2 Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.
Chelonia Restaurant (open-air restaurant serving International cuisine for breakfast and dinner). Sand Trap (beachfront restaurant, offering authentic local flavours). Asiagos Restaurant (Italian cuisine - over 12 years only, reservations required and some dishes are at a supplement). Half Moon Coffee Bar & Deli (signature hot and cold lattes, tea, sweet and savoury snacks and Grab and Go small bites). Freeze Ice Cream Parlour. Beach Ambassador service, with afternoon treats including ice cream and fresh fruit. Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (transport not included, meal and drinks may supplements apply). Room service*. All restaurants are non-smoking.
Live, local entertainment. Comprehensive activity programme for all ages. Pop up bars delivering tastes of local drinks and snacks.
2 freeform swimming pools and children’s pool. Jacuzzi. Fitness centre. On-site beauty salon and spa services*. 2 floodlit tennis courts. Table tennis. Aerobics and aquacise. Complimentary non-motorised water sports: snorkelling, boogie boarding, kayaking, Hobie Cat boat rides, (water-skiing* at sister resort Crystal Cove. Transfer extra*). Surfing lessons*. Flying Fish Kids' club (9:00am-9:00pm, 3-12 years) with full activity programme. Marine programmes and golf lessons*. Jungle gym. Family activities such as scavenger hunts, Calypso, limbo dancing and live cooking demonstrations. Bespoke tours including Pepperpot Culinary tour*. Tennis clinics with professional tennis coach. Fitness and spinning classes. Yoga and neighbourhood walks.
Complimentary WiFi in suites and throughout the property. Pool and Beach Ambassador service.
A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
1 night between 5 Jan-21 Dec.
7 nights between 22 Dec-2 Jan.
* Denotes local charge
Please note: child ages up to and including 16 years.
Dress code: smart casual in the evenings, with trousers and collared shirts for gentlemen. Asiagos offers fine dining and requires semi-formal attire including full-length trousers for all guests and dress shoes. To maintain the elegant atmosphere desired, guests wearing the following will not be seated: jeans, capri-style trousers, sleeveless men's shirts, t-shirts without collars, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, hats on gentlemen, trainers or bare feet.
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Turtle Beach we shall miss you, see you in a year.
Feb 24, 2025john rHereford, United Kingdom
I said to my wife after New Year we need to be re-energised and get some sun and say farewell to all our family at Turtle Beach. So 17th visit over 17 years, we were back for 10 nights.
Jo Ann,Tanya and Karene and all of the staff, thank you once again for a superb stay. Food, drink, beach, entertainment and rooms fabulous. Maradonna the one and…
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I said to my wife after New Year we need to be re-energised and get some sun and say farewell to all our family at Turtle Beach. So 17th visit over 17 years, we were back for 10 nights.
Jo Ann,Tanya and Karene and all of the staff, thank you once again for a superb stay. Food, drink, beach, entertainment and rooms fabulous. Maradonna the one and only, Beach Ambassador supremo, always there to please.
After 17 years I thank you all for providing my wife and I and family members over the years, Jack and Emily, wonderful ,kind and efficient service, always. I used to arrive for two weeks exhausted, and take a week to unwind, then party, dive ,eat and drink too much. However I always went home reinvigorated, happy and positive to get back to slog and hard work. I am now retired and I chilled this time in minutes of drinking that first Turtle Beach Rum Punch.
We all want to be there in your reopening fortnight and enjoy Turtle Beach hospitality.Please keep us posted, cannot wait.
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could be amazing
Feb 11, 2025mtb1965London, United Kingdom
We stayed as family of 8 in 3 rooms, ages 60-5 years old, over new year. We have stayed several times in Barbados, but first stay here.
This one I would think will be lovely when its had the renovations, as it has loads of potential to be great, just wasn't whilst we were there. Rooms are big, food is hit and miss and new year Gala was the worst…
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We stayed as family of 8 in 3 rooms, ages 60-5 years old, over new year. We have stayed several times in Barbados, but first stay here.
This one I would think will be lovely when its had the renovations, as it has loads of potential to be great, just wasn't whilst we were there. Rooms are big, food is hit and miss and new year Gala was the worst we have experienced, not just the food, but the entertainment. Found most of the staff unfriendly and disinterested, perhaps this is due to job losses whilst the renovations happen, but would look at renovating the staff too, if this is their normal happy!
Beach is beautiful, but a lot of broken sun beds, evening entertainment was awful!
We went out to eat several times as the choice of food was poor in the evenings, which defeats the point of going all inclusive.
Hopefully when the works are completed it is bought up to standard advertised.
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Amazing stay at turtle beach
Feb 8, 2025Resort44409111188
Just returned from an amazing stay at turtle beach. We had a great time, I would highly recommend it. My only negative was the check in which in my opinion was slow and some what unorganised.
However it did not detract from the rest of the holiday.
The staff were all lovely from the bar staff to the waiters, the porters and the team who…
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Just returned from an amazing stay at turtle beach. We had a great time, I would highly recommend it. My only negative was the check in which in my opinion was slow and some what unorganised.
However it did not detract from the rest of the holiday.
The staff were all lovely from the bar staff to the waiters, the porters and the team who serviced our room, they couldn’t have been more helpful. A big thanks to the activity staff who were amazing and helped us plan our trips and arrange car hire. A shuttle bus is available from the hotel to oistins fish fry on a Friday which is not to be missed and also to Bridgetown for a 4 hour stay. Both reasonably priced with lovely drivers who gave a bit of information on the way about the island.
The food was delicious, plenty of choice, with the option of a buffet or al a carte. There is an ice cream parlour , and coffee shop. The mint lemonade and vanilla frappe both delicious . Lovely cocktails served at the beach bar but the staff or happy to make what ever you request.
The hotel sits on Dover beach a gorgeous stretch of soft white sand. It was windy while we were there so red flags were out but a paddle in the warm Caribbean Sea was still ok, not safe for swimming but the pools were lovely and warm for a swim.
The hotel itself self is in need of some TCL this did not in away effect the holiday it was fabulous and I look forward to our next visit to see what’s been done to it.
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Fantastic hotel with amazing staff.
Feb 2, 2025V5711ASlouisedHuddersfield, United Kingdom
Fantastic hotel with amazing staff. The food was excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Only downside was that we couldn’t go in the sea all week due to red flags as it was extra windy, this wasn’t the hotel’s fault though! There were fantastic free activities such as paint and sip and the culinary tour. Special thanks to Angela for…
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Fantastic hotel with amazing staff. The food was excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Only downside was that we couldn’t go in the sea all week due to red flags as it was extra windy, this wasn’t the hotel’s fault though! There were fantastic free activities such as paint and sip and the culinary tour. Special thanks to Angela for making the culinary tour one of the high points of our holiday. I can’t wait to see what happens with the refurb and would love to go back. Really can’t recommend this place enough, we absolutely loved it.
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Great stay, looking forward to seeing the renovation
Jan 26, 2025laurenj932018Belfast, United Kingdom
Currently staying here for one week with my husband and we are having an incredible time. The location of the hotel is perfect for going out into the gap in the evenings and for the Oistins Fish Fry, which the hotel provide a shuttle bus to at a reasonable cost.
The only reason I’ve not selected 5 stars is because some of the facilities are in…
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Currently staying here for one week with my husband and we are having an incredible time. The location of the hotel is perfect for going out into the gap in the evenings and for the Oistins Fish Fry, which the hotel provide a shuttle bus to at a reasonable cost.
The only reason I’ve not selected 5 stars is because some of the facilities are in need of a bit of refresh, however we were fully aware of the hotel closing for refurbishment this month when we booked it and really look forward to seeing what they do with the place.
The staff are all friendly and helpful, I’ve seen a few negative reviews about staff being cold towards guests, but from what I’ve experienced, as long as you are kind and courteous, it’s what you’ll receive in return. Joy C who does the lunch service is a lovely waitress and a credit to the hotel, we were very disappointed to see another guest be incredibly rude towards her at lunch but the manager seemed to manage the situation well, the only negativity I have seen in the hotel has been from this guest having no manners what so ever! Special shout out to all of the bar staff as well who are very friendly. The ladies who work in the activities centre are also very helpful.
The rooms are good and kept extremely tidy, with super comfortable beds. An absolute highlight of this stay has been the food, everything has had INCREDIBLE flavour and as a pescatarian, I’ve had a great choice of options. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are fantastic and the Italian al la carte was delicious with very good waitresses as usual. The coffee and ice cream shop is also really good and plenty of choice for afternoon snacks between meals.
There is a watersports offering but we’ve not been so lucky with high winds this week but it’s a great complimentary addition to the hotels offerings. Overall we’re really enjoying our stay here and would love to come back again when the renovation is complete.
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Turtle Beach we shall miss you, see you in a year.
