Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Ocean View Junior Suite
Rilaks Deck
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Room with Sleeper Chair
Ocean View Junior Suite
Spa
Bathroom
Spa
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Ocean View Junior Suite
Rilaks Deck
Oceanfront Room
Oceanfront Room with Sleeper Chair
Ocean View Junior Suite
Spa
Bathroom
Spa

The hotel

Situated on an idyllic 750 ft crescent of white sandy beach on the Platinum West Coast of Barbados, Elegant Hotels proudly re-introduce Tamarind. A fusion of Mediterranean warmth and Caribbean spirit coupled with serene outdoor spaces give it a distinctive personality. It is a perfect holiday destination for couples, honeymooners and families seeking a stylish retreat. There’s an array of complimentary water sports, including an Aqua School and activities for all ages, kids' club, family lounge, fitness centre, an intimate spa and relaxation pool (adults only) and access to acclaimed golfing nearby. Culinary experiences include Surf & Turf, Jazzy Steak Night, West Indian Night and the International Beach Buffet now with a Live Floor Show.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Wheelchair access
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Sailing
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkelling
  • Wedding
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service

Where is it

At Paynes Bay, St James. 20-minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

104 rooms on 3 floors with no lifts. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, iPod/MP3 clock radio, fridge, complimentary WiFi access, safe, newly upgraded guest bathrooms and hairdryer. Pool/Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed and a sleeper chair, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child. All rooms are non-smoking.

All Inclusive of: breakfast, lunch, all-day dining options, afternoon tea and dinner daily along with all beverages and cocktails (excluding champagne and fine wines). Guests will have a choice between theme nights, à la carte meals and Daphne’s Italian fare. Daphne’s dinner menu includes a selection of appetisers, main courses and desserts; along with tea/coffee plus a cocktail and wine by the glass. Room service is also available at a supplementary delivery charge. 

Oceanfront Rooms - have sea views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Wheelchair accessible Oceanfront Room with roll-in shower.

Oceanfront Rooms with Sleeper Chair - have a balcony/patio with ocean view, 1 king-size bed and pull out sleeper chair, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suite Pool/Garden View - with garden views, balcony/patio, living area with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Oceanview - with ocean views, balcony/patio, living area and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Suite Pool Garden View - with garden views, separate living room, 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed in the living room, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

1-Bedroom Suite Ocean Front - with direct ocean views, separate living room, 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed in the living room, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

Family Connected Oceanview Junior Suites are available and consist of 2 Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children. 

  • Kids Stay free:  All children, (0-12 years), stay free when sharing a room with one or two adults for stays between 5 Jan '20—2 Jan '21. Offers based on Breakfast Included board basis (meal supplements will apply).

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

  • Free Weddings: conditions apply.

  • Booking bonus: book by 1 Dec '19 to receive up to 40% off the accommodation cost between 5 Jan '20–2 Jan '21. Minimum stay applies. 

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 

  • Booking bonus: book by 4 Jan '20 and save up to 25% off the accommodation cost for travel between 3 Dec '19-4 Jan '20, black out dates and minimum stays apply.

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

  • Booking bonus: book by 31 Jan '20 and save up to 35% off the accommodation cost for travel between 5 Jan '20-2 Jan '21, black out dates and minimum stays apply.

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

Sugar Cane Room — open-air restaurant serving full breakfast buffet, an assortment of breads, muffins, fresh fruit and traditional breakfast choices as well as local Bajan delights. Rilaks Deck — South Beach Miami-inspired outdoor lounge serving light snacks and cocktails in a festive environment with music including R&B, jazz, Caribbean, and soul. The Pool Deck — with new outdoor seating area on both the upper and lower decks, perfect for enjoying a meal and drinks with family and friends overlooking the expansive pool and ocean, as well as new pool loungers, umbrellas, tables and bar stools. 246 Bar & Restaurant — spectacular ocean views from this idyllic beachfront restaurant, offering all-day dining and a fresh fruit and vegetable bar as well as a la carte dining with chef's specialties, theme evenings and live poolside music on select evenings. Room service*. Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (drink and meal supplements may apply).

Live entertainment 5 nights a week ranging from live bands, saxophonist, steel pannist. New weekly Floor Show featuring exciting performances by professional dancers, fire eating and flaming limbo acts, as well as treasured Barbadian characters such as the Mother Sally, Stilt Walker, Tuk Band and Shaggy Bears.

3 freshwater pools including an adults-only relaxation pool featuring new contemporary furniture. Boutique spa*. Fitness centre. Complimentary motorised and non-motorised water sports including water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing. Flying Fish Kids Club. Tamarind Teens Den with outdoor activities, water sports and local educational activities.

High-end boutique. Luxury jewellery store. Gift shop. Complimentary WiFi in rooms and throughout the property. Daytime water taxi service (subject to availability and weather conditions) stops at select West Coast Elegant Hotels. Beach Ambassador service.

Please note: a room levy of $9.63 per bedroom, per night applies (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

1 night between 5 Jan-21 Dec and 5 Jan-31 Oct '19.

7 nights between 22 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages from 2-12 years.

Dress code: elegantly casual in the evenings.

Please note: over Christmas and New Year, a dinner credit of $90 per adult and $45 per child will be given towards the cost of the gala dinners.

Please note: the Dine Around Programme is only available at select properties and may be subject to an additional cost. A complimentary water taxi to select west coast Elegant properties is available during daytime only and subject to availability and weather conditions.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (900)
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  • Average (113)
  • Poor (27)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Holiday full of lovely people.

Dec 3, 2019 TravellingTony_10 Cambridge, United Kingdom

The warm Barbados climate is matched by the warmth of it's people and the staff at Tamarind are no exception. Either is an absolute star at breakfast and instantly puts a smile on your face most mornings. (What she cant do with an egg is not worth doing) They work some very long hours in some very trying conditions but in the main get through it… Read more
The warm Barbados climate is matched by the warmth of it's people and the staff at Tamarind are no exception. Either is an absolute star at breakfast and instantly puts a smile on your face most mornings. (What she cant do with an egg is not worth doing) They work some very long hours in some very trying conditions but in the main get through it all with a smile. The food is to a very good standard. The wine on AI could do with a tweak but are much better than most AI resorts I have been to. The waterspouts team are fantastic and are happy to help novices and professionals alike when to comes to things such as sailing and water skiing. If you want to go snorklling with tropical fish and turtles then Slick Ricks is the man who will take you out and guarantee swimming with the creatures of Caribbean Sea. This is not part of the hotel package but comes at an extra cost of 100BB$ for two hours which included as much beer and rum punch as you want, (if you are not going back in the water) snorkelling equipment and tuition. These can be booked with Rod aka "Man under the Hat" on the beach. Many visitors were repeating their experience and some have been coming for years. The hotel is not the cheapest but as a result you get to meet some lovely people. Read less
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Dec 2, 2019 monkeyhan Hartlepool, United Kingdom

You really can’t fault this hotel, all inclusive package early good value. Food really good mainly ala carte, inclusive water sports, gear beach, several pools. Rooms a little dated but the view/position can not be beaten. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Will be re booking very soon
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Heaven on earth

Dec 2, 2019 PatBennet1983 Surrey, United Kingdom

Perfect on every level. From arriving to, unfortunately leaving, it couldn't have been better. Maybe it was the weather, the scenery, the company or everything together. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Thank you
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Either the Egg Lady made the start to every day perfect

Dec 1, 2019 ChepstowPeeps Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

Tank you Either for your wonderful breakfasts, am keeping my fingers crossed for that lottery win for you. Having said that the place is now starting t feel run down, we were given rooms over looking the pool, bad news. Place was swarming with unsupervised kids that would scream from 8am to 9pm every day. Staff cant or wont cope and our room was… Read more
Tank you Either for your wonderful breakfasts, am keeping my fingers crossed for that lottery win for you. Having said that the place is now starting t feel run down, we were given rooms over looking the pool, bad news. Place was swarming with unsupervised kids that would scream from 8am to 9pm every day. Staff cant or wont cope and our room was run down an literally falling apart. Beach was horrible with sharp rocks that on two occasion cut my feet. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice friendly hotel - a couple of improvements would help.

Nov 20, 2019 HertfordFamily Hertfordshire

Had a lovely week in this well located and friendly hotel. Sorry to have to leave. Pros:- food consistently good, particularly breakfast with Ether making perfect dress eggs and omelettes. - location handy for exploring and coast sheltered from variable weather. - one of best Deep Tissue ì - water taxi between hotels in… Read more
Had a lovely week in this well located and friendly hotel. Sorry to have to leave. Pros:- food consistently good, particularly breakfast with Ether making perfect dress eggs and omelettes. - location handy for exploring and coast sheltered from variable weather. - one of best Deep Tissue ì - water taxi between hotels in chain. - dine around scheme Great bar staff and good drinks many evening flights Sometimes extendable for an hour or 2 but you only find out on the checkout day. Overall will come again. Read less