The House by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The Deck Lounge Bar
Garden View Junior Suite
Junior Suite Interior
Junior Suite
1-Bedroom Suite Ocean View
Positano Restaurant
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
1-Bedroom Suite Ocean View
Positano Restaurant
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 the 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, a private patio, graciously appointed baths that feature exquisite rain showers and body jets. All rooms have 1 king-size bed, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docking station, coffee/tea making facilities, safe, iron and ironing board, 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, two spacious balconies with views of the tropical gardens and/or the pool area. Some suites have a plunge pool (plunge pools can't be guaranteed).

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

Ocean View 1-Bedroom Suites are spacious with two 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 of 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’, as well as 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! A LITTLE DLICE OF PARADISE!

Apr 11, 2024 Tourist68341656579

We are actually at this amazing little gem as I write from my sunbed overlooking the beautiful sea! We were really worried before due to some very negative reviews but I wanted to write this to say how happy we are we chose here! There are sunbeds a plenty and the wonderful staff cannot do enough for you. Continually coming around the pool area to… Read more
We are actually at this amazing little gem as I write from my sunbed overlooking the beautiful sea! We were really worried before due to some very negative reviews but I wanted to write this to say how happy we are we chose here! There are sunbeds a plenty and the wonderful staff cannot do enough for you. Continually coming around the pool area to ask if you want anything, drinks are a plenty and delicious , food is great! It is a little dated hence the refurb happening, but rooms are very spacious and clean. Nothing is to much for them, I even asked for extra lamps in my room and they arrived in minutes! I loved the no reception concept, so no queuing, you just ask someone whatever you want and they make it happen! If you want a true Caribbean, totally chilled out experience I recommend here, if you want a stuffy, action packed noisy experience then not for you! They even secretly set up a birthday breakfast with balloons for my husbands birthday as we were a ground floor terrace. For us it’s been perfect and central to all the other restaurants like The Cliff, Sandy land etc we also booked! Thank you The House for your wonderful hospitality xxxxx Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Memorable first visit to Barbados and The House

Apr 8, 2024 codown4 Belfast, United Kingdom

This was our first visit to Barbados and we were not disappointed. We were a family group, travelling with our 2 sons and their partners. Some negative reviews about The House were of concern before our arrival but our stay was truly wonderful and we experienced first rate service from ambassadors and all the staff. We enjoyed very comfortable and… Read more
This was our first visit to Barbados and we were not disappointed. We were a family group, travelling with our 2 sons and their partners. Some negative reviews about The House were of concern before our arrival but our stay was truly wonderful and we experienced first rate service from ambassadors and all the staff. We enjoyed very comfortable and spacious suites with sea views, plenty of sun beds - no need for a 6am start to secure one!, good food, especially the fish and seafood, with staff noting one person was gluten free (fairly well catered for) another was vegetarian’baby’ pescatarian. There was champagne at breakfast (and any other time of the day as well) and super bar staff who delighted us with cocktails, soft drinks and water on demand. The rum punch was a particular favourite for all of us. We did eat out a number of times but enjoyed lunch (the grill lunches were notably delicious) and dinner at the hotel on quite a few occasions. We did not experience the other sister hotels via the water taxi service, that’s for next time! The beach was a matter of steps away with a variety of water sports readily available, with only a few incurring an additional charge eg jet skis and boat trips. The snorkelling over the rocks to the right of the beach at the hotel was excellent. This hotel does not have the glitz of a modern hotel but it is still a beautiful and restful place to stay. It has rustic charm, stunning views and a personal service that is so important for the perfect holiday. Upcoming renovations can only enhance what is already a small but well established jewel on the west coast. We will be back! Read less
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Apr 2, 2024 Roving19784437867

The checkin experience is smooth you are greeted by staff and given a drink of choice. Rachel was so helpful during the checkin process very organized and ready for every question I had. The staff were all friendly, offering knowledge of nearby restaurants and local fun hangouts. Patrica at the egg station was amazing and is a total gem to the… Read more
The checkin experience is smooth you are greeted by staff and given a drink of choice. Rachel was so helpful during the checkin process very organized and ready for every question I had. The staff were all friendly, offering knowledge of nearby restaurants and local fun hangouts. Patrica at the egg station was amazing and is a total gem to the property. Very warm and inviting I would come back just for her and the cocktails of course. Our jet leg massage was invigorating and refreshing. Ria and Shakira have blessed hands with the most gentle touch and welcoming spirits. My fave meal was probably lunch they had a grill with chicken lobster salmon shrimp and steak I wish it was for dinner as well. The cocktails were all amazing the green flash and after dark were my faves. It was a nice vacay and one I would do again Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating “The House” where the staff make the difference

Mar 28, 2024 ReviewsbySnell

We have just enjoyed a most enjoyable week at the House. As other reviewers have said the hotel does need some updating which we understand is imminent. However this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. Room very clean and comfortable. Food excellent in hotel restaurant and Positano next door. What makes this hotel special is the incredible staff… Read more
We have just enjoyed a most enjoyable week at the House. As other reviewers have said the hotel does need some updating which we understand is imminent. However this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. Room very clean and comfortable. Food excellent in hotel restaurant and Positano next door. What makes this hotel special is the incredible staff throughout the hotel. Absolutely nothing seems to be too much trouble. Special mention of Nadia always professional and helpful, Wade cocktails incredible and nothing too much trouble, Dennis the singing and skilful mixologist, Andrew always smiling and prepared to go that extra mile, Sophia who never pauses and always makes sure restaurant guests are satisfied, Pat (the egg lady at breakfast) with top tips for where to go and Kobia full of smiles and always keen to help. We really hope when the hotel closes these staff members are retained by Marriott as they are the heart of this place. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Over priced

Mar 20, 2024 Lynette M

Staff lovely , breakfast average , all other food very poor standard . The hotel is over priced . They have charged our credit card for pick up and drop off at airport and we got our own taxi !No one getting back to us for a refund . E-mailed the Marriott bonvoy to complain and The House , absolutely nothing, no one got back to us , ignored !… Read more
Staff lovely , breakfast average , all other food very poor standard . The hotel is over priced . They have charged our credit card for pick up and drop off at airport and we got our own taxi !No one getting back to us for a refund . E-mailed the Marriott bonvoy to complain and The House , absolutely nothing, no one got back to us , ignored ! Would never recommend the hotel to anyone . Read less