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 option: includes all meals, snacks. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

Half Board/Full Board options: include breakfast and dinner, plus lunch on the full board option. Based on 246 Restaurant dining only. Taste of Elegance exchange dining available at select sister hotels (transfers payable locally, meal and drink supplements apply). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

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.

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. 

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. Recently launched a 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 (treatments* include massages, body scrubs, facials, manicures, waxes, reflexology and more). Fitness centre. Complimentary motorised and non-motorised water sports including water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing.

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.

This hotel has a Tourism Levy fee of $9.63 per room, per day (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: the Dine Around Programme is only available at select properties and may be subject to an additional cost dependant on the board basis booked. 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 (852)
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  • Poor (26)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Relaxing family holiday

Jun 15, 2019 Mirasol23 London, United Kingdom

Stayed here in early May, as a couple with a six month old baby. Low season had just started so the hotel was quite quiet. This was fine for us, as we were just looking to unwind. Staff members were all kind and friendly. Only slight negative was the room was a bit dated. All in all, a nice place to stay. Good location.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another wonderful holiday

Jun 15, 2019 mam007 East Kilbride, United Kingdom

We enjoyed another great holiday at the Tamarind. As we have stayed several times we know the hotel layout and requested one of our favourite rooms and although we appreciate that this cannot be guaranteed we were lucky to be allocated it. Breakfasts are excellent and Ether as usual was entertaining and happy to show her egg cooking skills and… Read more
We enjoyed another great holiday at the Tamarind. As we have stayed several times we know the hotel layout and requested one of our favourite rooms and although we appreciate that this cannot be guaranteed we were lucky to be allocated it. Breakfasts are excellent and Ether as usual was entertaining and happy to show her egg cooking skills and pass on tips. Hope to return next year. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel to stay at.

Jun 12, 2019 MickI234

Have stayed at the Tamarind many times over the years. It's got a great location right by the beach (which has unfortunately suffered a bit of erosion over the past couple of years & is not as wide as some photos may show), the gardens are lovely & very loving tended by the gardeners daily. The breakfast is wonderful, Ether the cook is great and… Read more
Have stayed at the Tamarind many times over the years. It's got a great location right by the beach (which has unfortunately suffered a bit of erosion over the past couple of years & is not as wide as some photos may show), the gardens are lovely & very loving tended by the gardeners daily. The breakfast is wonderful, Ether the cook is great and will tell you all the tricks to make her dishes when you get home. All the staff go out of the way to welcome you and do remember your name especially when you are a returning guest. And don't miss out on the late afternoon ice lollies, really welcome after a hot day in the sun. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another fabulous holiday at The Tamarind

Jun 8, 2019 Linda M Watford, United Kingdom

This was our third time staying here. Friendly and helpful staff. Good choice at breakfast and extremely good food with a varied selection on the terrace for lunch or dinner Comfortable rooms and perfect location
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another great stay

Jun 5, 2019 scott a Glasgow, United Kingdom

Having reviewed this hotel on several occasions, i have very little to add. The hotel was good enough to allocate us the same room we have occupied on all our previous visits which was much appreciated, thank you Adrian.There are still a number of staff members who have been part of the team for a long time so it was good to see all of them again… Read more
Having reviewed this hotel on several occasions, i have very little to add. The hotel was good enough to allocate us the same room we have occupied on all our previous visits which was much appreciated, thank you Adrian.There are still a number of staff members who have been part of the team for a long time so it was good to see all of them again and they have high standards. I have read some negative feedback in a number of reviews, I did see evidence of some under-par service however the longstanding staff members continued to look after us extremely well - thanks to Arden, Mark, Mark C, Deon, Anthony and Ether. Despite our love of the place, I have to agree with some comments in regards to being slightly expensive for some things. The soft drinks and local draft beer prices could do with being reviewed, they were overly expensive for not a lot. Perhaps an extension to the happy hours would encourage more guests to mingle ? I did not see too many people using the bar area very often - the hotel was extremely quiet at times however I got the feeling that many were not prepared to sit there for long because of the pricing, I overheard a number of comments relating to the prices..Hopefully these comments will be considered as constructive. We love this place, we will be back - next door at The House, the company appears to have invested heavily in refurbishing and upgrading the property and it shows, perhaps they could do the same for the Tamarind, it deserves it. Read less