Hotels near Harry Bayley Observatory in Bridgetown

We booked the Hilton Resort as it was ranked highly, however it was not to our expectations. Firstly I will start off by giving full credit to the hardworking staff who worked very hard with the limited resources they have and tried their very best to make the stay comfortable for customers. The staff at the entrance meeting / greeting, reception area, restaurants, pool area and house keeping service staff deserve full credit. I had to rate the stay as 2 out of 5 simply due to the management decisions. We found the following issues during our stay, as listed below: 1) We understand that nature produces sea ****s, and there is no control of sea ****s gathering on the beach perimeter with the waves. However, there was no process or maintenance in place to run a tractor every morning to gather the sea ****s and litter from the sand on a daily basis. You find other hotels in the Carribbean (my recent trip to St Lucia) where hotels maintain their beach area early hours in the morning ready for customers. This is supposed to be Hilton (a worldwide known brand). The beach standard was the biggest disappointment for us. 2) No variety of food on the menu. Some of the restaurants were closed due to the season. We actually got bored with the menu as it was the same things to eat and in my opinion very expensive. We saw other customers ordering take away from external restaurants, which was very surprising, maybe they felt the same. We also explored the option and found that more variety is available externally and the price of food is significantly less than what your hotel offers. We actually ordered pizza and snacks externally with delivery service and it worked out to be an excellent deal. 3) There was 3 of us (2 adults and 1 infant) and we were only offered 3 very small bottles of water to last us a day. We then requested for 6 large bottles of water and we were charged a rate of around 11 BBD each which equates to around £4.73, so in total we spent £28.38 on water!!! Water is a necessity of life and we were charged a silly amount, not forgetting the bottles we purchased during dinner. Sounds embarrassing but we should have purchased a multi pack of water bottles from Lidl or Tesco in the UK which would have cost us less than £10 and bought that with us in our check-in luggage. 4) There is something wrong with the lifts. There are a total of 4 lifts, and only 2 appear to work. It takes ages to wait for a lift. Again something small as this can become frustrating if you need to use the lift a few times a day. 5) The room Fridge door did not close properly as the gasket seemed to be worn. 6) No kettle in the room. We needed to boil some hot water. This is basic equipment expected in a hotel room. 7) No microwave available to heat food. If the hotel cannot provide a microwave in each room, then maybe the cost effective to install a couple of microwaves in the same room you offer self service ice to customers. Microwave is an important piece of equ

I'm not sure why this hotel gets such terrible reviews. We thought it was brilliant! The staff were always friendly towards us. The room was clean and tidy (and cleaned daily during our stay) with plenty of wardrobe space and drawers. The shower was hot and powerful at all times and the bathroom had toiletries and a hairdryer. Our room was in a quiet block within the hotel complex and we rarely heard a sound from other rooms. The pool looked lovely although we didn't swim in it because they had sun beds up on a raised part of the the pool which overlooked a stunning beach and the sea. There's a little cut-through to the beach at the end of the pool area and there was always plenty of beds available around the pool. The bar was great - they had some good snacks available and twice daily happy hour for drinks. And the hotel was close to a number of bars and restaurants and about a 20 minute walk to the Gap. My only small issue was that the hotel charged for the use of the room safe. It was only 3 Barbados dollars per day, but still I don't think guests should have to pay for a safe in this day and age. We stayed for seven nights at The Dover Beach Hotel and won't hesitate to stay again when we return to Barbados in the future. Thank you for a fantastic holiday.

With a stay at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort in St. Lawrence Gap, you'll be in a shopping district, a 4-minute walk from Dover Beach and a 4-minute drive from U.S. Embassy. This beach resort is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rockley Beach and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Carlisle Bay.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite to eat at Pureocean, one of the resort's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. This resort has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located in Hastings, Savannah Beach Club Hotel & Spa is on the beach, a 4-minute walk from Carlisle Bay and 6 minutes by foot from George Washington House. This beach resort is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Barbados Museum & Historical Society and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Brownes Beach.Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy seafood at Rachels, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool.Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Hastings? This resort has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Located in Mangrove, Manderley Villas is a 4-minute drive from Crane Beach and 14 minutes from Silver Sands Beach. This aparthotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Bottom Bay Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Miami Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles.

Just spent a week there and had a fabulous time. The hotel seems a bit older and at first I wasn't impressed, but quickly came to appreciate what it has to offer. Sure it could use a little updating but it was clean, the beds were very comfortable, I loved having a small kitchen in the room for breakfast and occasional lunches, and the views and location were what really sold it. The staff was great as well. A big plus is that it is easy walking distance to several restaurants, grocery and convenience stores and a wonderful food truck area. There is a boardwalk along a beach not far away that I didn't get to experience but others in my group enjoyed it. The beach in front of the hotel isn't one of those miles-long beaches but it is beautiful. Nice white sand and not rocky at all where you swim. The surf was too rough at the beginning of the week but by the end it was absolutely perfect for going in. Pools aren't huge but nice and conveniently located when the surf was too rough to go in the ocean. Getting chairs wasn't an issue and there's a lovely shade area if you want to be out of the sun. The only 2 issues I have with the hotel were the lighting in the room wasn't the brightest for putting makeup on and the restaurant is not one I'd go back to except for breakfast. It was good for breakfast but extremely limited for lunch and dinner. They don't get a lot of business so are limited on what they serve. Not a problem though since there are several places nearby. We are already planning on going back next year!

The hotel is located on st Lawrence gap which has a few clubs and restaurants. It can get quite noisy at night. If you opt for the sea view apartment you are less likely to hear the club on the opposite side of the road. The room itself is great, there is a kitchen where you can cook your breakfast and make tea, a working tap, fridge, freezer, kettle, microwave. The balcony and the view is lovely. Woke up each morning looking out onto the blue water and blue skies! I went with my friend and so we had a double bed each which is very comfortable. The shower is a bit slow with water but if you run it for 3-4 minutes the water will get warm. We didn’t opt for the breakfast so cannot comment on what the food is like. Overall positive, my only complaint is beware when ordering taxi they quote in US dollars and not Barbadian dollars. The female receptionist misled me despite me asking her twice is the price quoted Barbadian dollar and she said yes. Then when we finished the taxi ride we were told it was in US dollar and not Barbadian dollars. I think that is a fundamental error by the receptionist and cost me unnecessarily. For that the hotel did not deserve a 5 star. In terms of location it is good but expect noise as you are directly opposite a nightclub called halo that is very noisy at the weekends especially the dj and his microphone shouting into it. The island is very small so everything is not far. It is worth hiring a car to get around the island otherwise the taxi fare will be expensive. A taxi fare from at Lawrence gap to the north of the island would cost you 120 Barbadian dollars one way. The hotel has a nice outdoor swimming pool and private chill out area and a restaurant to order drinks. Would I stay here again? Yes I think i would stay here again.

Great location, lovely staff, comfortable rooms. Pros: private balcony facing the ocean and pool (305) Room: Good bed and good blackout curtains. AC works great. Kitchen, hot showers, cleaner comes regularly. Friendly staff, security at night . Quiet beach. loungers and umbrellas provided. Great location - can walk to the gap and Rockley and hastings, restaurants and supermarket. Buses out front Cons : traffic noise, barking dogs. Fairly self serve. Kitchen lacked basics -dish soap, coffee filters. Limited/farther nightlife Overall this is a great location to easily explore multiple areas. We felt safe, the beach and pool were very relaxing and everything well kept. It is a simple quiet spot for those who want a home base where they can relax and cook for themselves. It was a bit noisy with traffic and dogs but comfort of room and great location made up for it for us.

First time visiting Barbados and we stayed at the Radisson for one week. Although the property is old and can use a face lift, our recent stay at the Radisson was nice. The hotel is located on a prime beach location with excellent views of pebble and brown beach. Our room was clean and bed was very comfortable. On one occasion the AC was not working and soon after we reported the problem they were able to fix it. The restaurant staff and services were less than desirable. We would definitely return to the Radisson for our next visit to Barbados.

The beach view is great! we stayed here for 3 nights, all foods are tasty 😋 staffers are nice and customer friendly. We will come back for sure!👍