South Beach by Ocean Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
Reception
Lobby
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
1-Bedroom Suite
Reception
Lobby

The hotel

South Beach by Ocean Hotels is in a superb location, just across from one of the best beaches in Barbados, Rockley Beach, and surrounded by a wide assortment of dining, shopping and entertainment choices. It's the perfect base for families, groups or couples looking to experience authentic Barbados. The modern décor is bright, fresh and retro chic, presenting a comfortable trendy base from which to explore and a cool oasis to come home to. All suites have kitchen facilities to add that extra bit of convenience. When you want to take it easy you can just relax by the pool or a enjoy a great cocktail. The warm and friendly staff will help you make the most of your holiday from giving you insider info on local hot spots or arranging a relaxing spa treatment in your room, or even by the pool. Believe us, there’s a lot at this boutique hotel worth shouting about.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Across the main road from Rockley Beach — one of the islands best beaches — and the start of the new Boardwalk, in the heart of the bustling south coast. 10 minutes to Bridgetown. 5 minutes to St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

49 air-conditioned suites on 5 floors with 1 lift. All are fully equipped with a spacious balcony, overlooking the pool, dining and living area, cable TV, complimentary WiFi access, alarm clock, telephone, safe, iron and board, bathroom with rain shower and hairdryer. All rooms have 1 king-size bed, plus pull-out queen-size sleeper sofa. Junior Suites have a fully equipped kitchenette with 2 burner stovetop and sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Continental Breakfast: includes a selection of fruit, yoghurts, hot or cold cereal, sweet and savoury pastries, bread assortments, coffee, tea and juice.

1-Bedroom Suites have all the facilities as the Junior Suites plus a spacious separate air-conditioned bedroom with cable TV, living room with queen-size sleeper sofa, fully equipped kitchen with oven, dining table for 4 and a bathroom with large rain shower and double vanity unit, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Suites are as 1-Bedroom Suites, but with second bedroom, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

1-Bedroom Penthouse Suites are located on the top floors and have kitchen, sitting area, large balcony with ocean views, 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

On site restaurant (open for American style breakfast 07:30am - 10:30am and lunch*) with indoor air conditioning or outdoor pool deck seating. Bar is open all day serving great cocktails and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Weekly Managers Cocktail. There's also a coffee shop, sports bar and fine dining in walking distance of the hotel. Poolside service with cold towels. Beach cooler rentals*. Room service*.

Pool bar music. Complimentary weekly manager's rum punch party.

Swimming pool. Spa services*. Fitness room. Yoga instructor* and personal trainer* on request. Guest discount and preferential tee times at Barbados Golf Club*.

Complimentary washer and dryer on most floors. Nearby convenience store and cash machine. Guest Internet station available*. Complimentary in-room WiFi access. Daily housekeeping service. Babysitting services*. Pre-arrival grocery service*. Hospitality lounge. Complimentary sun loungers on Rockley Beach (two per room per day).

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. 

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: a credit card imprint will be required to cover any incidentals while in resort.

Please note: this is a non-smoking hotel.

Please note: the pool area is close to the main road.

Please note: child ages are up to and including 16 years.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (751)
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Dec 1, 2023 678suzannec Melbourne, Australia

So we were due to stay here but our friends arrived Monday and told us of all the renovations. No bar/no restaurant/ work round the pool. We booked with Tui and they never told us in advance of the works. Had our friends not told us we would have arrived having paid for. 4 star hotel with no facilities. TUI were hopeless in getting this whole… Read more
So we were due to stay here but our friends arrived Monday and told us of all the renovations. No bar/no restaurant/ work round the pool. We booked with Tui and they never told us in advance of the works. Had our friends not told us we would have arrived having paid for. 4 star hotel with no facilities. TUI were hopeless in getting this whole situation resolved for us. This whole situation has been a really disappointing start to our holiday - my 31st time to the island. First and last with Tui. The hotel did move us to the same property as our friends - but that is a whole other story to be posted on that hotel’s page. Read less
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Nov 30, 2023 GoPlaces171983

The rooms really need a good clean.the floors wrere filthy The beach towels were a digrace ripped to pieces The shower curtain in the hospitality area was filthy and the place smelt terribly Very little choice at breakfast and food was stale
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Nov 19, 2023 Geoff H

Let me start by saying we had an enjoyable and relaxing break here in Barbados. However, the hotel was under renovations that we were not told about and were unaware of until our arrival . The pool bar ( only bar ) was closed and had been for some time and there was considerable noise coming from the renovation work The restaurant was closed and… Read more
Let me start by saying we had an enjoyable and relaxing break here in Barbados. However, the hotel was under renovations that we were not told about and were unaware of until our arrival . The pool bar ( only bar ) was closed and had been for some time and there was considerable noise coming from the renovation work The restaurant was closed and had been for some time. So a makeshift arrangement was a small room serving breakfast at staggered times. This also served as a makeshift bar ( very unsatisfactory I might add). The breakfast was ok but the service was pretty appalling. Very often things weren't replenished on time including plates, bowls, fruit and yoghurt. The lady cooking poached eggs and omlettes would often disappear for ten minutes at a time and the coffee was often cold and of varying strengths. On top of all this the hotel was being painted from top to bottom. This hotel should have been closed down for a month to allow this work to have been carried out On the plus side the rooms were spacious and clean with a very serviceable kitchen, a king sized bed and TV,s that worked. The hotel also enjoys a good position for the beach and local bars and restaurants. Will we return. No thanks. Read less
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Nov 15, 2023 Helencox66

We stayed here for 10 days at the end of October, the staff were lovely!! If we needed or wanted anything they tried to provide it. If you want to find fault you can, there was decorating going on, pool was being renovated and the pool area needs some TLC, HOWEVER none of this impacted our stay and I’d go back tomorrow in fact I’m looking for next… Read more
We stayed here for 10 days at the end of October, the staff were lovely!! If we needed or wanted anything they tried to provide it. If you want to find fault you can, there was decorating going on, pool was being renovated and the pool area needs some TLC, HOWEVER none of this impacted our stay and I’d go back tomorrow in fact I’m looking for next year. Breakfast was better than expected enough choice and good coffee!! Staff at breakfast were very attentive. The manager was lovely (happy birthday) The room was clean and spacious, again surpassed expectations, the location was perfect. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the beach over the road! The tiki bar became a regular stop off for us, so basically it’s a brilliant little hotel great base. Read less
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Nov 13, 2023 Jolly431 South East England, United Kingdom

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, big clean room with kitchenette and small balcony. Staff very friendly and go above and beyond to help with your every need. Great location with a supermarket, bar, eateries within 10 min walk and the beach just across the road. They provide towels & a token for a lounger so you just need to pay for an umbrella… Read more
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, big clean room with kitchenette and small balcony. Staff very friendly and go above and beyond to help with your every need. Great location with a supermarket, bar, eateries within 10 min walk and the beach just across the road. They provide towels & a token for a lounger so you just need to pay for an umbrella (if required) which was $5. Outside the hotel you can easily hop on a bus to take you into Oistins or Bridgetown. Read less