Fodor's Expert Review Silver Point Hotel

This secluded, gated community of contemporary-style condos at Silver Rock Beach operates as a trendy boutique hotel that appeals to singles, couples, and families—but especially to windsurfers and kitesurfers (and those who want to learn), as the island’s best beach for those activities is right out front. It’s always breezy here at the southern tip of Barbados, where the open water of the Atlantic Ocean meets the calmer Caribbean Sea.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The hotel sits between the beach and a residential area, so there’s not much to do onsite other than to relax, sit by the pool, and enjoy the beach—unless, of course, you’re a windsurfer or kitesurfer.

room

Suites are decorated in neutral colors with dark mahogany furnishings. Each has coral-stone accents, a cedar closet, and a private balcony or terrace. All units except for rooms with a partial ocean view have a small kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. The one- and two-bedroom ocean view suites have separate sitting rooms and offer dramatic views—especially the top-floor rooms, which also have vaulted ceilings. Bedrooms all have king-size beds and air-conditioning; sitting rooms have a queen-size sofa bed and a ceiling fan.

Since the beach is the primary (only) attraction here, book an ocean view room rather than one in the back of the property facing the car park.

Photo: Master Bedroom, Two Bedroom Ocean Front Suite

Photo: Partial Ocean Front Room

bathroom

Bathrooms are large and modern, with marble tiling, walk-in rain showers, and vanities with granite counter tops and basin sinks.

lobby

As this is a gated condo community, there’s no lobby to speak of—simply a front office.

pool

The hotel pool is not large but certainly suitable for a refreshing swim. The pool deck has sun beds and shaded cabanas.

dining

Meals at the alfresco hotel restaurant, which is adjacent to the pool deck, are good—Caribbean cuisine—but the menu is limited and a bit pricey. There’s a full-size fridge and a microwave in each room, so take a trip to the supermarket and stock up on breakfast items, snacks, and drinks.

drinking

Mingle at the hotel bar over cocktails; enjoy evening entertainment in high season (December-April).

beach

The hotel overlooks Silver Rock Beach, a beautiful broad beach with powdery white sand; but the sea is quite choppy and not great for swimming. Instead, head west to Miami (Enterprise) Beach in Oistins for calmer water. Silver Rock Beach is, however, the best place in Barbados for windsurfing and kitesurfing, with waves off the outer reef and flat water in the inner lagoon.

deAction Surf Shop, which rents windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment and offers lessons, is right on the beach right next to the hotel.