Our hotel selection
Accommodation is usually high up on the list of importance on any holiday. At the end of a day’s travel or spectating, you’ll want to freshen up and relax in a hotel that makes you feel at home. That’s why the hotels featured in our tour programmes have been very carefully chosen for their superior level of comfort and service, excellent amenities, friendly staff and location. We recommend you read our hotel descriptions in conjunction with other tourist information for the areas you will be visiting.
BARBADOS
HILTON BARBADOS RESORT - 4½ Star
Room choice: Bay rooms - Ocean view rooms - One Bedroom Suites
Enjoying a prime location on the lush tropical peninsula of Needham’s Point, Hilton Barbados is surrounded by two powdery soft white sand beaches and pristine blue waters. The hotel is just five minutes from the island's must see sights including Plantation House, Charles Fort, Bridgetown and lively St Lawrence Gap.
There is a fantastic large pool complex with whirlpool, a fitness centre with treatment rooms overlooking Carlisle Bay and three premium tennis courts. Complimentary Watersports include Kayaks, snorkelling and boogie boards. The Careenage Grille is the hotel's more upscale restaurant and is popular with locals. It is open for dinner only and offers great live cooking, entertainment and cocktails. The Lighthouse Terrace is more casual and offers tables both inside and out on the terrace. It serves a buffet breakfast, and has themed dinner buffets and an a la carte menu. There is also a lobby lounge and The Water's Edge beach bar which serves tropical drinks and light lunches.
All guest rooms overlook the ocean and have a private balcony or terrace, separate shower, high-speed internet access (at a charge), cable TV and air conditioning. Bayview rooms overlook Carlisle Bay. Ocean view rooms have views of the ocean, Bridgetown and the bay beyond. One bedroom suites have a corner location with large balcony overlooking the ocean and separate living area.
TAMARIND by Elegant Hotels - 4½ Star
This well-designed beachfront property offers an alluring yet relaxed environment from which to make the most of a multitude of chic facilities. Situated on an idyllic 750-foot crescent of white sand beach on the island's West Coast, Tamarind is located in the parish of St James Beach, six miles from Bridgetown and around 45 minutes from the airport.
Fantastic facilities include three freshwater swimming pools, a fitness centre, and restaurant and bar areas including the new oceanfront Rilaks Deck, a stylish lounge serving light fare and cocktails; the Sugar Cane Room offering breakfast; and the 246 Bar & Restaurant which enjoys a stunning beachfront setting. Nearby, you will find a mouth-watering menu of contemporary Italian cuisine at ‘Daphne’s Barbados’, sure to delight for lunch, dinner and cocktails. A range of complimentary watersports are available at the hotel as well as a spa and relaxation area. Daily water taxis run to Colony Club. Free Wi-Fi available in public areas and free use of computers.
There are 104 contemporary rooms and suites, each with kingsize bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-fridge, flat-screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, bath and shower and balcony or terrace. Oceanview Junior Suites have partial ocean views.
