Oct 2, 2024 thomasjw1066 Manchester, United Kingdom
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Barbados, Caribbean
Virgin rating
The hotel
Turtle Beach is a premium All Inclusive, all-suite hotel located on the south coast of Barbados. The spacious, attractive suites at this elegant hotel look out over the pristine gardens, breathtaking ocean and swimming pools. With a wide selection of water sports included you will be hard pressed to fit everything in. The refreshing breezes of the south coast make for excellent Hobie Cat sailing. Children are really well catered for at Turtle Beach, with their own pool, organised activities and an excellent, complimentary kids' club for ages 3-12. With three different restaurants, ice cream parlour, coffee bar and a lovely entertainment programme, you are spoilt for choice when dining and the hotel is just moments away from the lively St Lawrence Gap.
Amenities
- Hobie Cats
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
- Kids Club
- Families
- Honeymoon
- Wedding
- Evening Entertainment
Where is it
On Dover Beach, within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. 15 minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.Hotel information
161 suites on 4 floors in 4 interlinked buildings with 2 lifts. All with private balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, separate bathtub and shower, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-fridge (not stocked), safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are non-smoking.
All Inclusive of: all meals including afternoon tea and snacks, all premium and local-brand drinks (fine wines and Champagne at extra charge). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.
Junior Suite Oceanview are as Junior Suite Pool/Garden view but with sea views, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Deluxe Oceanview with 1 king-size bed and includes sitting area with sofa bed, as well as sun loungers on the balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Oceanfront are closest to the beach, with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Wheelchair accessible Junior Suite Oceanfront available with roll-in shower and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suite Pool/Garden View feature a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
1-Bedroom Oceanview Suites include a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Family Connected Oceanview Junior Suites consist of 2 Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.
Chelonia Restaurant (open-air restaurant serving International cuisine for breakfast and dinner). Sand Trap (beachfront restaurant, offering authentic local flavours). Asiagos Restaurant (Italian cuisine - over 12 years only, reservations required and some dishes are at a supplement). Half Moon Coffee Bar & Deli (signature hot and cold lattes, tea, sweet and savoury snacks and Grab and Go small bites). Freeze Ice Cream Parlour. Beach Ambassador service, with afternoon treats including ice cream and fresh fruit. Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (transport not included, meal and drinks may supplements apply). Room service*. All restaurants are non-smoking.
Live, local entertainment. Comprehensive activity programme for all ages. Pop up bars delivering tastes of local drinks and snacks.
2 freeform swimming pools and children’s pool. Jacuzzi. Fitness centre. On-site beauty salon and spa services*. 2 floodlit tennis courts. Table tennis. Aerobics and aquacise. Complimentary non-motorised water sports: snorkelling, boogie boarding, kayaking, Hobie Cat boat rides, (water-skiing* at sister resort Crystal Cove. Transfer extra*). Surfing lessons*. Flying Fish Kids' club (9:00am-9:00pm, 3-12 years) with full activity programme. Marine programmes and golf lessons*. Jungle gym. Family activities such as scavenger hunts, Calypso, limbo dancing and live cooking demonstrations. Bespoke tours including Pepperpot Culinary tour*. Tennis clinics with professional tennis coach. Fitness and spinning classes. Yoga and neighbourhood walks.
Complimentary WiFi in suites and throughout the property. Pool and Beach Ambassador service.
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.
Wheelchair accessible rooms 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.
7 nights between 22 Dec-2 Jan.
* Denotes local charge
Please note: child ages up to and including 16 years.
Dress code: smart casual in the evenings, with trousers and collared shirts for gentlemen. Asiagos offers fine dining and requires semi-formal attire including full-length trousers for all guests and dress shoes. To maintain the elegant atmosphere desired, guests wearing the following will not be seated: jeans, capri-style trousers, sleeveless men's shirts, t-shirts without collars, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, hats on gentlemen, trainers or bare feet.
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