Divi Southwinds Beach Resort

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

One Bedroom Garden View Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Garden View Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite
Two Bedroom Suite

The hotel

Only a short walk from Dover Beach, this all-suite hotel is fully equipped with all the comforts of home so you’ll have everything you need for an enjoyable stay. All suites have a living area, patio or balcony and a full kitchen, but if you don’t feel like cooking, visit the beachfront restaurant Pureocean and try traditional Caribbean cuisine and dine with a stunning backdrop. There’s plenty to do with three freshwater pools, snorkelling, tennis, and mini golf but if it's a little pampering you are after then why not head to the spa.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located a short walk away from Dover Beach. 15 minutes drive from the capital city Bridgetown. Transfer time from Grantley Adams International Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

All suites have air conditioning and a ceiling fan, WiFi, microwave, refrigerator, safe iron and ironing board, hairdryer, coffee maker, alarm clocks, onsite laundry and have a living area, a fully equipped kitchen and private balcony or patio. One Bedroom Suites have garden or pool views, 1 king-size bed and queen sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Two Bedroom Suites have two floors with a full bathroom upstairs and half bathroom downstairs, a bedroom with 1 king-size bed, a second bedroom with 2 twin beds and a queen sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Pureocean Restaurant (Caribbean cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner), Pureocean Bar (open daily with happy hour).

3 freshwater pools and a wading pool. Spa*. Fitness centre. Kids’ playground. Tennis court. Basketball course. Mini golf. Snorkelling and diving.

Complimentary WiFi is available in all public areas and rooms. Boutique. Mini mart. Free parking. Concierge 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. 

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (210)
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  • Poor (86)
  • Terrible (65)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Divi South Winds is not a nice hotel.

Nov 19, 2023 Nicole L

THIS HOTEL DIVI SOUTHWINDS IS AWFUL. Our room's ac unit must have been powering all the units on the floor, it was that noisy and dusty. We stayed two nights and my eyes are irritated and bloodshot red. The bedroom of room 217 is also very stuffy. The grounds are beautiful, but the room was mediocre. My son booked this room as a surprise… Read more
THIS HOTEL DIVI SOUTHWINDS IS AWFUL. Our room's ac unit must have been powering all the units on the floor, it was that noisy and dusty. We stayed two nights and my eyes are irritated and bloodshot red. The bedroom of room 217 is also very stuffy. The grounds are beautiful, but the room was mediocre. My son booked this room as a surprise staycation for my husband and I, (obviously he wouldn't have known this place was the pits) I feel sorry for anyone who's not from Barbados and opts to stay there more than 1 night. On checkin the clerk asked for a credit card to cover incedentals, as I don't have a credit card they asked for 200.00 Bds cash, I was told I would be getting the cash all back so long as I had no charges to my room. We ensured we didn't use anything at this hotel not even the pool. On check out I was told I wouldn't be getting the full amount of cash back by a really surly clerk at reception as I had to pay a nightly government levy. I got back 161.45. So why didn't the check in clerk mention this. Did I mention the flies in the room? Did I forget the mosquitoes in the room? The cost of this stay was not worth the quality or lack there of , of the room, the liar Check in Clerk, the surly, dead eyed check out clerk. Was the end to a truly disappointing experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Chilled , relaxing holiday

Oct 2, 2023 U5043PKrebeccas

Good location, near bars and restaurants great if you don’t have a car. Beach amazing and ocean beach has great cocktails!!! Staff and management great and helpful throughout, when power on the island was out , drinks at the bar , water and snacks provided in the rooms along with portable lights. Bed very comfortable, room was clean , linen… Read more
Good location, near bars and restaurants great if you don’t have a car. Beach amazing and ocean beach has great cocktails!!! Staff and management great and helpful throughout, when power on the island was out , drinks at the bar , water and snacks provided in the rooms along with portable lights. Bed very comfortable, room was clean , linen changed daily. ( shower lacked pressure) stayed top floor 524 . Definitely go and see the island we toured last year so just chilled on the beach and really appreciated it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great!

Sep 30, 2023 Mobile50878106472

Great team effort as Tourism Managers we were well pleased with the customer service and the property amentities. We also experiencend excellent guest first service. It was obvious that the property is well maintained. We only wished there was a hot tub and a casting solution for the tv's, hope this will be considered in the near future. We will… Read more
Great team effort as Tourism Managers we were well pleased with the customer service and the property amentities. We also experiencend excellent guest first service. It was obvious that the property is well maintained. We only wished there was a hot tub and a casting solution for the tv's, hope this will be considered in the near future. We will definately recommend and visit Divi Southwinds Barbados again. Special thanks to Ms. Candra Rollins, Manager at the front desk and her team , Nick and the entire bellmen team, were awesome. House keepers were also excellent. Our 6yr old daughter is sad because we left but promise her we will be back. Regards Kimla & Omar Sterling BVI Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Location Great! Customer service/satisfaction Mediocre! Team needs training on Diversity and Inclusion!

Sep 14, 2023 GTislangal

Stayed at this resort facility over the Labor Day weekend. Pros – 1) Location within 15- 20 minutes driving to city. Quiet and not too crowded, great to destress and unwind. Located in the infamous St. Lawrence Gap. The facility and grounds presented a clean appearance except the tennis court and beach tables. 2) Suite – clean and comfortable… Read more
Stayed at this resort facility over the Labor Day weekend. Pros – 1) Location within 15- 20 minutes driving to city. Quiet and not too crowded, great to destress and unwind. Located in the infamous St. Lawrence Gap. The facility and grounds presented a clean appearance except the tennis court and beach tables. 2) Suite – clean and comfortable except for the bath area (sink and shower) and the water pressure. Cons – 1) Customer service - From my perspective, leaves a lot to be desired and we were profiled at check-in. They clearly are catering for a specific demographic which we certainly didn’t fit. (1) Not very helpful with dining recommendations. On (3) separate occasions we asked for coconut water at Pure Ocean and were told, “We don’t have any, and from the front desk, “you have to get from the vendors on the highway from the airport”. How were we supposed to know that? We were brushed aside as if our request was trivial and didn’t warrant a second thought. Breakfast on Sunday morning – went to Pure Ocean to have breakfast and was told its buffet style and its $76.50 per person. The wait staff told us we should have been told by the front desk at check in. If we were notified at check in then we would have found an alternate location for breakfast which we did because we cannot eat $153.00 plus tax for breakfast. The hotel industry is customer focused, from observation it was clear we were profiled and placed in the “brown people” demographic. 2) Suite – shower and sink were the areas that I have major issues. The caulk around the sink was dirty and peppered with spots of mold. The faucet is installed so close to the back of the sink you couldn’t help the splashes. The shower same issue, the grout is dirty with spots of mold and there is rust around the shower doors. The water fall shower extends less than 12 inches from the shower wall, my husband kept hitting himself. The water pressure was so low you couldn’t tilt the shower head to be more comfortable. Overall the water pressure was low in all areas of the suite. 3) Tennis court is in a state of disrepair, the surface is artificial grass which is dotted with holes and moss. 4) Beach tables dotted with rust spots. We have stayed at different hotel brands/chains in major cities around the world and have never been treated with indifference and/or based on the color of our skin or accent and/or subject to profiling. It is clear these brands understand the concept "Your team represents your brand". Being courteous does not equate to customer service and satisfaction. Overall Caribbean people are courteous and friendly however there needs to be a lot of re-training regarding customer service and satisfaction as it relates to diversity and inclusion at this facility. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Peaceful stay

Sep 5, 2023 Lisa G

Our stay, here was serene and quiet. It is very close to restaurants and small stores to purchase food. Ronisha in the activity center was most helpful in creating a memorable trip in Barbados. Some of the hotel features, such as our room, could use an update. Overall, very good value for the money.