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
  • Wedding
  • Honeymoon
  • Kids Club
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Water Skiing

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. 

  • Summer Special: Travel between 1 Jun to 22 Oct '19 to take advantage of Tamarind's new All Inclusive package, book by 22 Oct '19. 

    Call for details.

    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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Oct 6, 2019 Penny M

Upgraded to Ocean view room as we got married there. Corner site so overlooked pool on one side and beach on another. Room spotlessly clean. Turn down service so maid came and put bottles of water by the bed and turned down the covers, replaced towels that we had used during the day. Toiletries provided including body lotion, shaving kit,… Read more
Upgraded to Ocean view room as we got married there. Corner site so overlooked pool on one side and beach on another. Room spotlessly clean. Turn down service so maid came and put bottles of water by the bed and turned down the covers, replaced towels that we had used during the day. Toiletries provided including body lotion, shaving kit, toothbrush/paste. Water sports included. Yoga/pilates class weekly. Snorkelling good. Games room ideal when it was raining. Separate pool for adults only. Full cooked breakfast including Ethers omelettes, fresh fruit, cereal, continental cheeses, pastries. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great start...

Sep 28, 2019 Sairah79 Essex, UK

Upon check in, we were greeted well: a lovely gent brought us some drinks and took our bags. Generally, our stay was without fault. The beach is full of pebbles but still scenic and beautiful. We only ate breakfast here, which was delicious and the egg chefs are particularly skilled! Though the hotel grounds have patrolling security, this… Read more
Upon check in, we were greeted well: a lovely gent brought us some drinks and took our bags. Generally, our stay was without fault. The beach is full of pebbles but still scenic and beautiful. We only ate breakfast here, which was delicious and the egg chefs are particularly skilled! Though the hotel grounds have patrolling security, this doesn't stop the beach sellers hassling you for illegal substances and massages. We had a horrible instance where we tried to stop a local man from drowning his dog in the sea, who became very angry and tried to hit my husband with a tree branch. When we informed hotel security, they didn't seem too bothered and that their hands were tied as they cannot get involved with anything that happens off the hotel grounds (even if a hotel resident is attacked nearby). On our last evening, my husband's backpack was stolen at a time when only pool staff were around (whilst clearing up the sun loungers): most of the content was dumped by the pool but the Apple Airpods taken. Hotel staff, despite scouring the pool area, weren't too bothered; didn't offer their sympathies or apologies, much less a drink for the inconvenience. Even alluded to another guest being likely to have taken it. Although the hotel is rustic and nice enough, and the rooms are spacious, it's tired and needs a decorative makeover. That and the staff attitudes need to be more accommodating. This is a service orientated industry after all. Read less
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Sep 11, 2019 philippak2016 Amersham, United Kingdom

This is our second visit ! Great family friendly hotel which never disappoints.... Great food and lovely staff and everything you need for a relaxing family holiday including several pools and a few steps and you are on the beach. Used the gym and enjoyed a massage at the Spa as well. Hope to return next year.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel, superb staff, great location

Sep 8, 2019 L6445BCpeterw Greater London, United Kingdom

Ideal hotel for a relaxing holiday. We really enjoyed our two week stay. Main positives were: Ether gave each day the perfect start with her smile, sense of humour and supplying us with a wide range of traditional and island items. I can really recommend her spinach omelette that I had on my last day. The rest of the staff were very friendly and… Read more
Ideal hotel for a relaxing holiday. We really enjoyed our two week stay. Main positives were: Ether gave each day the perfect start with her smile, sense of humour and supplying us with a wide range of traditional and island items. I can really recommend her spinach omelette that I had on my last day. The rest of the staff were very friendly and always helpful. We particularly liked meeting them at the managers reception on the Wednesday evening. The hotel receptionists, especially Joy, were great at organising tours and events for us. The overview tour and shuttle organised for the Oistins fish festival on the Friday were excellent. I spent some time diving and found the Hightide group they recommended were great. The room was excellent and always really well serviced. The air conditioning was very effective and made for a cool retreat when the temperatures outside were very high. We went for an ocean view and spent a lot of time on the balcony watching the sunset. The adult only spa pool was situated in a courtyard that meant there was lots of shade when you needed it. The hotel is situated on the main bus route and we loved getting on the ‘yellow’ buses for the music, atmosphere and friendliness. There were some nice touches from the staff especially the fruit and ice lollies that they brought round to everyone each day. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Vacation but disappointed it's becoming an all inclusive

Sep 6, 2019 genionyc New York City, New York

We spent a wonderful week at the Tamarind in August. We travelled as a family ( 2 adults and 2 teens) and found the Tamarind connecting junior suites to be a perfect accommodation for us. The hotel has a nice Caribbean charm and the location on the beach yet near restaurants and close to Holetown is just perfect. We weren't expecting super fancy… Read more
We spent a wonderful week at the Tamarind in August. We travelled as a family ( 2 adults and 2 teens) and found the Tamarind connecting junior suites to be a perfect accommodation for us. The hotel has a nice Caribbean charm and the location on the beach yet near restaurants and close to Holetown is just perfect. We weren't expecting super fancy rooms and were quite happy with the clean and spacious rooms we had that included a beautiful view from the balcony. We had a couple of dinners and lunches on the property but ate most dinners at nearby restaurants. We also had lunch a few times at the Roti Den across the street. The food at the hotel was good but quite expensive. The breakfast buffet and fresh made eggs were a great way to start the day. We enjoyed the pools, beach and water sports daily. We found the beach to be a bit rocky but once we figured out where the rocks were and where the clear paths into the water were it was not really an issue. The water is gorgeous! The pool areas are nice if a bit small but we spent most of our time at the Relaks pool area and it was very pleasant. Sunsets by the pool or on the beach were spectacular. Overall, the staff at the hotel were very pleasant and friendly. We appreciated Alecia by the Relaks pool bar who served us our daily rum punches (multiple times daily!). While we had a wonderful vacation we will not be returning because we don't like all inclusive resorts. I read this hotel is becoming AI in October. One of the reasons we travel is to explore and try local places. There are so many places in Barbados to eat and explore, including right near the hotel, and staying in a resort for every meal is not how we would spend our vacation. However, if one is seeking an AI, I am sure the Tamarind will provide a great experience. Read less