The House by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

1-Bedroom Suite Ocean View
Spa Massage
Yoga Pavilion
The Deck Lounge Bar
Junior Suite Interior
Ocean View Junior Suite
Pool/Garden View 1-Bedroom Suite
Lobby
Complimentary Afternoon Tea
Spa
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1-Bedroom Suite Ocean View
Spa Massage
Yoga Pavilion
The Deck Lounge Bar
Junior Suite Interior
Ocean View Junior Suite
Pool/Garden View 1-Bedroom Suite
Lobby
Complimentary Afternoon Tea
Spa

The hotel

Set on a pristine stretch of white sand on Barbados’ West Coast, The House is the beachside version of a hip downtown hotel. On a design front its combination of smooth lines of teak, crisp white love seats and ambient torchlights set a mood that is suitably exotic. Yet it’s a beautifully intimate place with plenty of privacy for romantic dining. For food lovers, The House itself may be one of the best hunting grounds on the island, because the most acclaimed addition to the Barbados restaurant scene is the adjacent Daphne’s. Located bang on the beach, this satellite of the famous London restaurant serves a metropolitan version of Italian dishes, with an emphasis on seafood and is regarded by many as better than the original. Let your Hotel Ambassador organise your complimentary jet-lag massage, a round of golf at nearby Apes Hill Golf Course, spa treatments in a beachside cabana, or try your hand at the complimentary water sports. The service extends down to the beach and The Deck, with complimentary afternoon tea and evening canapés. Why not take advantage of the new Romance Concierge programme, where a dedicated Romance Ambassador is on hand to customise a surprise romantic event you vision if you are celebrating a birthday, proposal, honeymoon, or, just because.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Wedding
  • Honeymoon
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Beachfront location
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing

Where is it

Beachfront location at Paynes Bay in St James. Bridgetown is a 20-minute drive. Transfer time from airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

All 34 suites with custom-made wooden furniture, French doors, graciously appointed baths that feature exquisite rain showers and body jets. All suites have either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds and all sleep maximum 2 adults, with air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, aromatherapy candles, bathrobes and luxury linens. Garden View Junior Suites have a private balcony or patio with views of the gardens or pool area.

Half Board option: available at a supplement.

Ocean View Rooms offer beautiful views from a balcony, as well as a comfortable living area. 

Garden View 1-Bedroom Suites have separate living area with TV and DVD player, spacious balconies and lovely views of the tropical gardens, some suites have a plunge pool (plunge pools can't be guaranteed).

Ocean View Junior Suites with comfortable living areas and a private balcony or patio with a beachfront view.

Ocean View 1-Bedroom Suites are spacious with spacious balconies, separate living area with TV and DVD player, 2 bathrooms and stunning Caribbean ocean views.

Please note: all Ocean View Junior Suites and Ocean View 1-Bedroom Suites include an extended jet lag massage, 1 hour, per person per stay.

  • Free Weddings: conditions apply.

Daphne's Restaurant situated next door to the hotel, offers all-day menus* and serves dinner and a light snack lunch menu (Italian/Bajan fusion; à la carte), and The Deck lounge bar provides complimentary Champagne breakfast and afternoon tea along with canapés served every evening. Beach dining (available on request). Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (meal and drink supplements apply). 24-hour room service.

Freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool. On site brand new boutique spa* offering a variety of treatments, massages and facials. Fitness centre and tennis (at sister properties). Complimentary water sports offered next door at Tamarind including water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, boogie boarding and snorkelling. Nearby, there are scuba lessons*, parasailing*, boat cruises* and deep-sea fishing*. Complimentary WiFi access in each room and throughout the property. Library. Weekly interactive cooking demo with Daphne's Executive Chef. Weekly yoga and pilates classes. Golf is available nearby at Ape's Hill or Royal Westmoreland courses*.

Daytime water taxi service (subject to availability and weather conditions) to select sister properties on the West Coast.

Ambassador service includes:

  • Champagne breakfast daily
  • 24-hour Service Ambassador to cater to guests every need
  • Complimentary jet-lag massage
  • Afternoon tea and evening canapés
  • Complimentary water sports snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and complimentary motorised water sports
  • Beach and pool Ambassador service providing scented cold towels, refreshments and sorbets throughout the day
  • Preferred tee times at Apes Hill Golf Course*
  • Personalised, boutique-style service and attention to detail
  • Complimentary WiFi in-rooms and throughout properties
  • Complimentary fitness centre and classes
  • Complimentary pillow menu offering alternative pillow choices
  • Enhanced turndown service including a selection of infused teas and light bedtime bites menu*

Please note: a room levy of $17.50 per bedroom, per night applies (payable locally, subject to change).

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

1 night between 5–31 Jan and 1 Mar–20 Dec.

5 nights between 1–29 Feb and 21 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: smart casual after 6:30pm (no shorts, T-shirts or flip-flops please).

Please note: this is an adults-only hotel, guest under 18 years old are not permitted.

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Did not want to leave

Apr 8, 2020 Nickpt2013 London, United Kingdom

Our flight was delayed so we did not arrive until dusk. There are no signs , just a gate that opened to reveal a wooden bridge across a large pond, lit by flaming torches. As you exit the taxi you are personally greeted with the phrase, Welcome Home. Because it was dusk there was recessed lighting in the floor that lead your eye down the few… Read more
Our flight was delayed so we did not arrive until dusk. There are no signs , just a gate that opened to reveal a wooden bridge across a large pond, lit by flaming torches. As you exit the taxi you are personally greeted with the phrase, Welcome Home. Because it was dusk there was recessed lighting in the floor that lead your eye down the few steps through the lounge and straight into the sunset. There is no reception, an Ambassador brings you a glass of champagne while you take in the views before taking you to your room, which was huge, 2 bathrooms, 2 walk in wardrobes, 2 balconies, large lounge area - and views across the Caribbean. Breakfast, with champagne, is superb, excellent choice, again with sea view. The Ambassadors are very friendly and attentive but without being obtrusive. The hotel exceeds at the little touches, sun cream available by the beach, cleaning your sunglasses, bringing round bottles of cold water, icecream (with rum) and fresh fruit, not forgetting the cream teas with scones, jam and Cornish clotted cream. Whatever you need the Ambassadors can arrange. Whist the hotel does not have a restaurant you can dine on the torch lit terrace and have dinner served from Daphne's next door, and if you are lucky, so can dine and watch the turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs . It is very tempting just to lay back and be pampered 24/7 but hire a car and see the rest of Barbados, little coves and long deserted beaches on the Atlantic side, but it was always good to get back to the House. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Chill !

Mar 14, 2020 Curiosity772603

There are signs of this property getting a bit tired...we new this before we went. ...However, what a great time we had. So relaxed, and the ambassador principle will only work if they are all up for it...they certainly are. Brilliant location and ambassadors will organise return taxi to all the renowned restaurants...literally within… Read more
There are signs of this property getting a bit tired...we new this before we went. ...However, what a great time we had. So relaxed, and the ambassador principle will only work if they are all up for it...they certainly are. Brilliant location and ambassadors will organise return taxi to all the renowned restaurants...literally within minutes.. Would We return ?....absolutely. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding boutique hotel

Feb 24, 2020 lam7848 Boston, Massachusetts

One of the top three hotels and we have stayed in many hotels all over the world. The staff are the best you can find. The amenities are terrific. We loved the breakfasts and the afternoon tea. The cold fruit, bottled water, cold cloths and ice cream sundaes brought to you at the beach are outrageously delicious. Rooms were comfortable and dinners… Read more
One of the top three hotels and we have stayed in many hotels all over the world. The staff are the best you can find. The amenities are terrific. We loved the breakfasts and the afternoon tea. The cold fruit, bottled water, cold cloths and ice cream sundaes brought to you at the beach are outrageously delicious. Rooms were comfortable and dinners were very good. We also had excellent dinners at Zaccios and Caribe. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved every minute of our stay!

Feb 24, 2020 slogan2020 Longs, South Carolina

We have been at Sandy Lane in the past, but wanted to experience a new property. The House is quiet and intimate, and the Ambassador program is exceptional. Every staff member is trained to assist with dinner reservations, taxis, outings, and general questions about Barbados. There is no need for a concierge as the ambassadors can take care of all… Read more
We have been at Sandy Lane in the past, but wanted to experience a new property. The House is quiet and intimate, and the Ambassador program is exceptional. Every staff member is trained to assist with dinner reservations, taxis, outings, and general questions about Barbados. There is no need for a concierge as the ambassadors can take care of all of your needs. The personal service is unmatched- while on the beautiful beach,staff members come by with bottles of water, fresh fruit,and ice cream, and periodically clean your glasses and brush sand from your lounge chair, all with a smile! Everyone is very friendly and they learn your name and your preferences quickly. We had the true Caribbean experience at The House, unlike Sandy Lane, which can feel a bit like staying at a museum with all of the marble and fountains( not to mention crowded). Afternoon tea is complementary and very enjoyable, as well as evening canapés. Daphnes Italian restaurant next door, provides all meals and is very good. We can't wait to return to The House! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A unique hotel

Feb 13, 2020 David D Harpenden, United Kingdom

This was our second visit to The House and it was even better than when we last visited in 2016. It ticks every box for us - great beachside location, fantastic staff, adults only, so blissfully quiet, and a lovely, friendly relaxed atmosphere. It’s a bit quirky and unconventional at times - and it could do with a bit of a refurb in some areas -… Read more
This was our second visit to The House and it was even better than when we last visited in 2016. It ticks every box for us - great beachside location, fantastic staff, adults only, so blissfully quiet, and a lovely, friendly relaxed atmosphere. It’s a bit quirky and unconventional at times - and it could do with a bit of a refurb in some areas - but it would be a terrible shame if Marriott converted it into a ghastly, characterless all-inclusive place which are ten a penny in the Caribbean. What is so refreshing is that the team are such good fun and bring real Bajan personality to the hotel. The food from Daphnes is great too - and you’re also on the doorstep of half a dozen world class restaurants (another reason why all-inclusive would be crazy). Read less