Beach View Hotel enjoys a prime location on Barbados' famed West Coast. Set on 5-acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, it also overlooks a stunning bay and is just a short drive from Holetown, the second largest town on the island, with its ultra chic restaurants, casual beach diners, great shopping and lively nightlife. Beach View Hotel doesn’t just offer you homely features like fully-equipped suites & villas with everything from ice maker to dishwasher and grocery stocking. It also delivers extras like access to four pools including a stunning beach-entry lagoon pool with ocean views, a separate children’s pool, a full service restaurant that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily as well as a gym, salon and spa. 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Classic Suites, Luxury Suites or Villas are bright and airy with spacious open-plan living areas and fantastic views of the pool, sea or garden. Smaller Hotel Rooms with kitchenettes are also offered. The sands of Paynes Bay opposite are evertempting, so they’re ready for you with coolers, sun chairs, beach toys, and snorkelling gear to borrow. A great choice for couples and families, Beach View Hotel offers the very best in island living.
Amenities
Babysitting service
Bar
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach
Where is it
Across the road from Paynes Bay Beach in St James, this hotel’s within walking distance of water sports, restaurants, a mini-market, the Paynes Bay Fish Market, and a snorkelling spot to swim with turtles. It’s just five minutes’ drive from Holetown, with its restaurants, supermarkets, nightlife, and shopping including the Limegrove shopping centre, and 15 minutes from Bridgetown. Nearby golf courses include Sandy Lane, five minutes’ drive away, Royal Westmoreland and Apes Hill, each 15 minutes’ drive away, and the Barbados Golf Club, 35 minutes’ drive away. Transfer time from airport: 40 minutes.
Hotel information
36 Classic Suites in 4 buildings on 3 floors, each building has a lift. Air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, telephone, full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, full oven, four burner hob, fridge with freezer and ice maker, coffee maker, and washing machine and dryer, laptop safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and beach towels. Baby cots* available on request. Some apartments have a private patio.
10 Villas and 9 Luxury Suites, with open-plan living and dining areas, air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, iPod docking station, telephone, full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, full oven, four burner hob, fridge with freezer and ice maker, coffee maker, and washing machine and dryer, laptop safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and beach towels. Baby cots* available on request & extra charge.
1-Bedroom Classic Suites are 1,000 sq. ft. with both a shower and bath in the separate bathroom and have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Breakfast option: includes a continental, à la carte breakfast.
2-Bedroom Classic Suites are 1,372 sq. ft. feature a shower and bath in the master bathroom; shower only in 2nd bathroom and have 1 king-size bed and 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
3-Bedroom Classic Suites are 1,817 sq. ft. feature a shower and bath in the master bathroom; shower only in 2nd bathroom and have 2 king-size beds and 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.
One Bedroom Luxury Suites are 1,000 sq ft featuring living and dining area with terrace or balcony, fully equipped kitchen and washing machine and dryer. Each has 1 king-size bed and ensuite bathroom. sleeping maximum 2 adults. Shower only.
Two Bedroom Villas are 1,500 sq ft spread over 2 levels. On the ground floor there is a living and dining area with terrace, fully equipped kitchen and washing machine and dryer. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with king-size bed or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom and the other with either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults. Showers only.
Two Bedroom Luxury Suites are 1,500 sq ft with living and dining area with terrace or balcony, fully equipped kitchen and washing machine and dryer. Each has two bedrooms, one with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom and the other with 1 king-size or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom, sleeping max 4 adults. Showers only.
Three Bedroom Villas are 2,100 sq ft spread over 2 levels. On the ground floor there is a living and dining area with terrace, powder room, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, ensuite bathroom and private terrace. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom and the other with either 1 king-size or 2 twin beds and ensuite bathroom, sleeping maximum 6 adults. Showers only.
Three Bedroom Luxury Suites are 2,100 sq ft with living and dining area with terrace or balcony, fully equipped kitchen and washing machine and dryer. Master bedroom with private terrace, ensuite bathroom and 1 king-size bed, second bedroom with ensuite bathroom and 1 king-size bed, and third bedroom with ensuite bathroom and either 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults. Showers only.
*An infant in a cot can be additional to maximum occupancies of each room type.*
Sugar Apple Restaurant serving breakfast lunch & dinner with weekend specials and frozen takeaway meals). The Hut (coffee shop and snack bar). Grocery stocking service* (grocery starter pack*, deluxe grocery pack*, or wine and cheese plate*). Gourmet frozen takeaway food* (available from The Hut).
Sugar Apple bar open nightly with Happy Hour on Wednesdays & Fridays. Seasonal themed nights available, e.g. Caribbean buffet on Monday nights.
4 swimming pools (outdoor lagoon pool with beach entry, separate children's pool and 2 infinity salt water pools). Salon & Spa*. In-room massages*. Gym. Aquacise classes* (Mondays and Thursdays). Snorkelling equipment. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and coolers (portable). Beach toys (including boogie boards).
Daily housekeeping service. Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Babysitting on request*. Cot/rollaway bed available on request*.
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.
5 nights between 1 Jan–20 Dec.
7 nights between 21–31 Dec.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: child ages up to and including 12 years.
Based on 2241 reviews
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Mixed feelings
Jan 8, 2025AnnacbPwllhelipwllheli
Mixed feelings really.
Villa was good. It was immaculately cleaned every day. Was comfortable and had everything you needed.
The traffic on the road outside did wake us from around 6am every morning with the noise of air horns on the buses, and general traffic noise.
There was no pool bar at the large pool.
At the sugar apple cafe we had issues…
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Mixed feelings really.
Villa was good. It was immaculately cleaned every day. Was comfortable and had everything you needed.
The traffic on the road outside did wake us from around 6am every morning with the noise of air horns on the buses, and general traffic noise.
There was no pool bar at the large pool.
At the sugar apple cafe we had issues with food taking a long time, and when the food arrived, some came out, some didn’t and some of it wasn’t cooked properly and staff didn’t seem to know what they were doing. Not sure if they are new staff?!
The reception staff were quite rude, and when asked something it seemed a lot of bother.
The owner was a nice guy and seemed to be busy tendering to the place.
The security was hood and we did feel safe whilst staying here.
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Home away from home
Jan 8, 2025285marlenepSaint Clair, Trinidad
Best home away from home … in paradise. Friendly & welcoming team all around. Perfectly equipped with washer & dryer, AC fully fitted kitchen. Just the best place to stay in Barbados. Lots of pools to choose from and convenient beach access steps across the street. Enjoyed every beautiful sunset!
What A Well Run Hotel !
Jan 5, 2025Otellinspector
We stayed here as a couple just before Christmas for ten days having booked with Virgin Holidays.
We stayed in a two bedroom Villa. The standard of accommodation at the hotel was excellent. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very well equipped with cutlery, toiletries and towels and efficient air conditioning. I'd have no hesitation…
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We stayed here as a couple just before Christmas for ten days having booked with Virgin Holidays.
We stayed in a two bedroom Villa. The standard of accommodation at the hotel was excellent. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very well equipped with cutlery, toiletries and towels and efficient air conditioning. I'd have no hesitation recommending it.
We ate at the small hotel restaurant, the Sugar Apple Cafe on most nights but there were plenty of local restaurant we used during our stay. The hotel restaurant was inconsistent with the food quality and service. However, we loved the service we received from Brianna but all the serving staff tried hard to please.
In terms of beaches, we hired a car for eight days and preferred the beach at the local Folkestone Marine Park and Visitors centre. It had better changing facilities and showers and food etc. On one day swimming there we became aware of a rip current and I called out the life guards to a swimmer who was obviously in trouble. The lifeguards were brilliant in the speed at which they carried out the rescue. Apart from that the snorkelling was reasonable on this beach, despite the water being cloudy and the coral being bleached. However, there is an enormous choice of lovely beaches all along the West Coast which could be reached by hire car or local bus. We hired a car from The Hut- Car Hire which was located on the Beach View hotel site and had excellent service from Mike Barnard in selecting a suitable car for us. He was great to deal with.
We drove all over the Island. We had an excellent meal at the Roundhouse on the blustery Bathsheba Beach. We also ate at Qp and had a lovely meal. We also visited the very pretty grounds of the Codrington (Theological) College. Whilst the roads had lots of pot holes, it was very easy to drive on the Island and the locals were incredibly courteous and patient in letting us out at junctions. This was unlike anywhere else I've driven in the world. You'll ideally need a car that cope with the potholes!
The only unpleasant experience we had in what was otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable time was on our last day, when on checking out of Beach View we examined our bill and discovered that we had been overcharged by $100 US. It took three hours for the bill to be properly corrected.
When I expressed my unhappiness at how long it had taken to correct the bill at the reception I was met with an unnecessary torrent of rudeness from one receptionist, who was rightly removed from her post by her supervisor during our heated exchange.
Whilst we did receive an apology from the Supervisor, up until this point all the staff had been consistently friendly, professional and helpful.
Lots of organisations give an apology for bad service and seem to think that's sufficient but they overlook the damaging and lasting impact an experience such as this can have. This incident was a shame as it was obvious that the owner and his wife worked tirelessly to make us feel welcome, even entertaining us with other guests at his amazing beach-side home. The owner clearly ran the hotel very efficiently and professionally and it was wrong that his valiant efforts could be undermined by one staff member just as we were leaving the hotel. Unfortunately this experience remains our abiding memory of the hotel.
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First Barbados holiday
Dec 31, 2024Charles SBromsgrove, United Kingdom
We stayed at Beach View Hotel at Payne Bay. Great location, only 2 minutes walk to a lovely beach and easy walking distance to a few bars and restaurants. The staff at the hotel were fantastic. From security to room cleaners to bar and restaurant and concierge-FANTASTIC! Clean rooms and good food available all day. The room had a small kitchenette…
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We stayed at Beach View Hotel at Payne Bay. Great location, only 2 minutes walk to a lovely beach and easy walking distance to a few bars and restaurants. The staff at the hotel were fantastic. From security to room cleaners to bar and restaurant and concierge-FANTASTIC! Clean rooms and good food available all day. The room had a small kitchenette which was more than adequate and King sized bed that was very comfortable. Outside seating and terrace-We loved it!
We can not wait to stay here again in this great location. Buses and taxi’s easily avail each!
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Best Xmas for years
Dec 29, 2024Ashby JCongleton, United Kingdom
The resort is brilliantly located for restaurants and beaches, staff are friendly and professional and facilities are ideal. Our two bed villa had everything we needed for a comfortable enjoyable holiday. I would happily recommend this resort to anyone visiting this beautiful island.
Mixed feelings
