Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Chelonia Restaurant
Junior Suite Ocean Front View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Waterfront Restaurant
Lobby
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Half Moon Coffee Bar & Grill
Freeze Ice Cream Parlour
Flying Fish Kids Club
Flying Fish Kids Club
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Chelonia Restaurant
Junior Suite Ocean Front View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Waterfront Restaurant
Lobby
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Half Moon Coffee Bar & Grill
Freeze Ice Cream Parlour
Flying Fish Kids Club
Flying Fish Kids Club

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful turtle beach Barbados

Sep 15, 2024 958yvonnea Glenrothes, United Kingdom

Just want to say a big thank you to all staff at turtle beach who have went way and beyond to make sure our stay has been great I don’t no where the bad reviews come from but would like to say a big thank you to the manager I don’t no the lady name but asked me everyday if everything was ok also called me by my first name the cooks who cooked… Read more
Just want to say a big thank you to all staff at turtle beach who have went way and beyond to make sure our stay has been great I don’t no where the bad reviews come from but would like to say a big thank you to the manager I don’t no the lady name but asked me everyday if everything was ok also called me by my first name the cooks who cooked extra meals for my grandchildren which was no problem and also to joy and maradonna and Elizabeth lady making the omelettes always smiling sorry don’t no her name sorry don’t no the lady manager all I no it began with a S you all a credit to turtle beach so there was a few other ladies and gentlemen the door man hope to see u all again one day leaving beautiful Barbados soon Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice Hotel with Lovely Staff

Sep 8, 2024 Sharon A Ilminster, United Kingdom

Nice hotel in well kept grounds. Nice food and good variety of snacks. The ice cream is lovely. There are alot of birds flying around the restaurants during the day time but night time they disapeared. We travelled with our autistic son and the hotel accomodated him very well,understanding his needs .All staff were friendly and if they could help… Read more
Nice hotel in well kept grounds. Nice food and good variety of snacks. The ice cream is lovely. There are alot of birds flying around the restaurants during the day time but night time they disapeared. We travelled with our autistic son and the hotel accomodated him very well,understanding his needs .All staff were friendly and if they could help in any way they would. Housekeeping very good. Lots of returning guests which tells you how much they liked it there. The pictures of the hotel are probably dated from when it was first opened because alot of the funiture outside etc isnt the same now,saying that I heard the hotel is due for a refurb in February 25. Hopefully it retains its relaxing vibe, Would I stay here again? Yes it was a pleasure to visit Turtle Beach Hotel and all the lovely people that are so polite and lovely to be around. Looking forward to a return visit in the future. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel in a paradise location

Sep 5, 2024 Ian H Doncaster, United Kingdom

An absolute gem of a hotel, it has a small hotel feel - boutiquey and charming, but has loads of amenities. The location is to die for, walking out of the pool and taking ten steps on to a beach paradise is heaven. We enjoyed the catamaran tour from the hotel and beach football was a winner with the boys! We went swimming with turtles and on the… Read more
An absolute gem of a hotel, it has a small hotel feel - boutiquey and charming, but has loads of amenities. The location is to die for, walking out of the pool and taking ten steps on to a beach paradise is heaven. We enjoyed the catamaran tour from the hotel and beach football was a winner with the boys! We went swimming with turtles and on the shipwreck tour and the diving was incredible. We stayed for 10 days and although the food was always lovely it got a little bit samey in the buffet, although the barbeque on the beach was a highlight! They looked after a member of our party who is gluten free really well, they were attentive and careful and even baked us a GF cake on our departure! The sea was quite wavey while we stayed, but we really enjoyed bobbing in the waves and spent the time between the pool and the sea. It was great for families. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel with great staff

Sep 1, 2024 Monik2010 London, United Kingdom

Great hotel, great service, great food and great evening entertainment. I really enjoyed my stay here, the rooms were cleaned daily, staff maintained the premises well and were helpful and friendly. The gym is a good size and has good selection of equipment and free weights. The food options were varied and it was nice to have different food… Read more
Great hotel, great service, great food and great evening entertainment. I really enjoyed my stay here, the rooms were cleaned daily, staff maintained the premises well and were helpful and friendly. The gym is a good size and has good selection of equipment and free weights. The food options were varied and it was nice to have different food choices daily. The ice cream and coffee shop are a great edition to the all inclusive package. The daily broadwalk themes were great, just wish they were longer than a hour. There was always enough room around the pool, probably as many used the beach. The kids club is probably the best I’ve used. Sonia, Sherron, Clair, Sherrie, Sarah and Juliette are a great team. They offered great activities daily for children and were very friendly and helpful. I really hope they take care of the staff when they close for refurbishment. I look forward to visiting again when they reopen, Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 16th visit and an exceptional family holiday.

Aug 16, 2024 john r Hereford, United Kingdom

We have been coming to Turtle Beach since 2009. This year I invited my sister her daughter and her daughter to join us. At the end of the stay, they all wanted to return in December as the best holiday ever. Service and friendliness of staff has always been one of the main reasons we return year after year. Standouts this trip were Elizabeth and… Read more
We have been coming to Turtle Beach since 2009. This year I invited my sister her daughter and her daughter to join us. At the end of the stay, they all wanted to return in December as the best holiday ever. Service and friendliness of staff has always been one of the main reasons we return year after year. Standouts this trip were Elizabeth and Riccardo on bar brilliant under pressure when the rain came and everyone sought shelter at the Bar . Supervisors Wade and Jacqueline could not do enough for you. Herm and Nigel always make things happen for you.Renaldo gave us two great Hobie cat sails.Dario and Ian on watersports are extremely helpful. Nicole and Melissa cooking great eggs and omelettes for breakfast. Randall for his aquacise classes. The lunch buffet at Sandtrap was always excellent with great choices . All fish dishes have great flavours Tempura fish and Creole Marlin to mention a few. Dinner at both Asiagos and Sandtrap also excellent with great choices. the addition of the air-conditioned ice cream parlour and coffee shop was always great as you could hide from the heat for 10 minutes or more. We took a trip to Crystal Cove on the west coast also good with excellent watersport facilities.You can book this in advance at the activities centre and you are then all-inclusive too. Water taxi will give you free trips to other properties with the group. then you can view the layout of the west coast - mini cruise. They are closing in February for a year not sure what we shall do in 2025 for a holiday. I know Tlc is needed in a few areas but it never affects the joy and service from the staff. Thank you all so much for an incredible stay we shall be back. Read less