The House by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

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

The hotel

Set on a pristine stretch of white sand on Barbados’ West Coast, The House is an all-inclusive, adults only, beachside version of a hip downtown hotel. On a design front, the 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. Let your Hotel Ambassador organise your complimentary jet-lag massage, a round of golf at nearby Royal West Moreland Course, spa treatments in a beachside cabana, or try your hand at the complimentary motorised and non-motorised 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

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

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 rooms and suites with custom-made wooden furniture, French doors, graciously appointed baths that feature exquisite rain showers and body jets. All suites have 1 king-size bed with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, aromatherapy candles, bathrobes, hairdryer and luxury linens. Garden View Junior Suites have a private patio with views of the gardens or pool area.

All-Inclusive:  includes champagne breakfast, lunch, all day dining options, afternoon tea and dinner daily, along with all premium beverages, cocktails and premium select wine by the glass. Guests will have a choice between theme nights, à la carte meals and dining experiences at the Positano Restaurant, and the adjacent Tamarind and Treasure Beach Hotels. As part of the All Inclusive plan, you can participate in the “Taste of Elegance" dine around programme at select Elegant Hotels sister properties (meal and drink supplements apply at Colony Club only) providing access to over 15 restaurants and bars. 24-hour room service* (supplementary delivery charge applies). 24-hour ambassador service. Complimentary 30-minute Jet Lag massage upon arrival. Complimentary motorized and non-motorized water sports, and all daily activities unless otherwise specified. 

Please note: Complimentary champagne will be provided during breakfast only, outside of breakfast hours, champagne will be available for purchase from the bar menu. Select wines and sparkling wine by the glass are available throughout the day as part of the all-inclusive offering.

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

Luxury 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.

Daytime water taxi service (subject to availability and weather conditions) to select sister properties on the West Coast. Complimentary self-parking. Shuttle to Oistens Fish Fry every Friday evening.

All-Day Dining is available on The Deck and includes champagne breakfast, lunch, a ‘Grab and Go Station', afternoon tea, a la carte themed nights in the evening such as ‘Coastal Mediterranean’ and ‘Barefoot Sunsets’ and evening canapés daily. Positano (Italian restaurant, open for dinner). 1703 Mount Gay Rum Bar (open for lunch and dinner). Lobby Lounge. There is a Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at Elegant Hotels sister properties (meal and drink supplements apply at Colony Club only). 24-hour room service* (supplementary delivery charge applies).

Freshwater swimming pool and whirlpool. On-site brand new boutique spa* offering a variety of treatments, massages and facials. Fitness centre. Tennis (at sister properties). Complimentary water sports offered next door at Tamarind including water-skiing, paddle boarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, tube riding, and snorkelling. Nearby, there are scuba lessons*, parasailing*, boat cruises* and deep-sea fishing*. Daily activities schedule. Weekly yoga and pilates classes. Complimentary meditation, digital detox and farm to fork market tour. Golf is available nearby at Royal Westmoreland Golf Course*.

24-hour ambassador service, which 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 Royal Westmoreland Golf Course* (10am-11am)
  • 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*

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. Garden View Junior Suites are located on the ground floor. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

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: 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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Aug 13, 2023 Colin S

Just finished a relaxing week at The House, had such a great vacation. Room was an ocean view suite, spacious, clean and comfortable. Beach was great with excellent snorkelling from shore. Restaurant offered variety of high quality options daily, excellent bar. Management and staff really made the trip, very friendly and genuinely cared about… Read more
Just finished a relaxing week at The House, had such a great vacation. Room was an ocean view suite, spacious, clean and comfortable. Beach was great with excellent snorkelling from shore. Restaurant offered variety of high quality options daily, excellent bar. Management and staff really made the trip, very friendly and genuinely cared about the quality of experience. Facility is starting to show its age, but did not detract from experience and a renovation is coming in September. Thanks for a great vacation. Read less
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Aug 6, 2023 Guide16528000279

Service was best the waiters were very friendly and the food was also good. The restaurant is very much elegant from inside and outside . Decoration of table was also very elegant too.good service.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Perfect Getaway

Jul 17, 2023 Dream68382546305

My husband and I traveled to Barbados to celebrate a milestone birthday of mine. I am a loyal Marriott fan, so we looked within the properties offered by Marriott and landed on The House by Elegant. It is an all-inclusive, all adult property which seemed to check all the boxes. We had only experienced an all-inclusive once before, but based on… Read more
My husband and I traveled to Barbados to celebrate a milestone birthday of mine. I am a loyal Marriott fan, so we looked within the properties offered by Marriott and landed on The House by Elegant. It is an all-inclusive, all adult property which seemed to check all the boxes. We had only experienced an all-inclusive once before, but based on the write-up, The House seemed like several notches above our past experience. We were sold! The House made arrangements for airport transfer so getting to the property was a breeze. Once we arrived, we were surprised at how intimate and beautiful the property was. We were upgraded to an Ocean Front Junior Suite, which was the perfect size for us for the week. We did not plan many off-property trips as the main purpose of the trip was to relax, soak up the sun and hear the ocean waves. We were not disappointed. Starting off with a daily champagne breakfast, the meals through the day were ordered off a menu - no buffets!! The drinks were non-stop all day including fresh coconut water straight from the coconut, the weather was perfect despite being rainy season and I even received a complimentary massage. Per my husband's request, the staff planned a special birthday dinner for us under a romantically lit cabana overlooking the ocean. It was perfect! The absolute best thing about the property though besides the view, the beach, the lush vegetation and the comfortable room was the staff. The staff at The House was amazing! They catered to our every whim, nothing was too big or too small for them. A huge shout out to Andrew, Wade. Sheena, Rhea, Patricia, Richard, Sherrie Ann, Rochelle, Denis and many others who made our island vacation the Perfect Getaway. Thank you to all of the staff at The House for making this a memorable and amazing birthday vacation! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fabulous Barbados holiday

Jul 11, 2023 Companion35160270970 Yarm, United Kingdom

We have just returned from a third holiday to the House for 12 nights. We had another wonderful holiday from start to finish. The food was excellent, the atmosphere fun and so friendly. The staff make the hotel and the holiday!! Jason the Manager and all of the staff, without exception, make your holiday memorable providing all you need,… Read more
We have just returned from a third holiday to the House for 12 nights. We had another wonderful holiday from start to finish. The food was excellent, the atmosphere fun and so friendly. The staff make the hotel and the holiday!! Jason the Manager and all of the staff, without exception, make your holiday memorable providing all you need, advice, care, friendship and fun. The Hotel could do with some updating but it certainly does not affect your enjoyment. Thank you everyone and we hope to see you all again next year. Joan and Harry Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Special birthday holiday that didn’t disappoint

Jun 1, 2023 lostatsea66 Sutton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

I first stayed at the House in 2016 as a half board hotel and it was an incredible experience then so I planned a surprise holiday for my partner’s 60th birthday this May. The key difference is that the House is now all inclusive so it is more expensive at the outset but balanced by no expensive bill at the end of stay. The food is absolutely… Read more
I first stayed at the House in 2016 as a half board hotel and it was an incredible experience then so I planned a surprise holiday for my partner’s 60th birthday this May. The key difference is that the House is now all inclusive so it is more expensive at the outset but balanced by no expensive bill at the end of stay. The food is absolutely delicious, really flavourful and with lots of bajan options. Drinks are as standard for all inclusive but there is a champagne breakfast that is very special. I can also recommend the rum punch (very special in Barbados!). The best think about this lovely hotel (right on the beach with a stunning turquoise sea) is its home from home atmosphere, created by the outstanding ambassador team. I haven’t come across staff like this - they go above and beyond to make sure you are looked after - from Kwesi, saying are you sure I can’t get you something when you are sunbathing at the pool - to Andrew bringing treats for me to feed Panda the hotel cat. My partner had a great 60th (wine and cake left in our room). I’m saving to return Read less