Fodor's Expert Review The House by Elegant Hotels
Hwy. 1, St. James, Barbados Fodor's Choice
Privacy, luxury, and service are hallmarks of this intimate adults-only sanctuary adjacent to sister resort, Tamarind. The 34 junior and one-bedroom suites wrap around a central courtyard filled with tropical trees, plants, and water features. Guest rooms are elegantly decorated; beds and pillows are big, soft, and fitted with luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Personalized attention creates a welcoming feel, as does 24-hour "ambassador" service and a complimentary jet-lag revival massage upon arrival—in your room, on the seaside yoga pavilion, or in the spa. Dine beachfront in a private cabana or at The Deck. You can also enjoy the restaurants, pools, and water-sports opportunities—including complimentary windsurfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, water-skiing, tube rides, banana boats, and sailing on a Hobie Cat—at Tamarind. Champagne breakfast, afternoon tea, and canapés at sundown make The House a home.
PROS
- pure relaxation in stylish surroundings
- privacy assured
- complimentary half-hour massage
CONS
- small pool and narrow beach
- unable to walk anywhere
- not enough sun beds in pool area
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Rate Includes: All-Inclusive