Tamarind by Elegant Hotels (Paynes Bay, Barbados)

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This St James hotel about 2 km (1.25 mi) south of Holetown on Barbados' west coast features 3 swimming pools, myriad water sports, and a 137-m (150-yd) beachfront. Show more

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Tamarind by Elegant Hotels offers an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, along with a fitness center containing cardio equipment and free weights.

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The 104 guestrooms and suites blend Mediterranean influences with casual Caribbean style. Most feature beach views from private patios or balconies. Hide

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Pool/Garden view


One king or two twin beds. Balcony or ground-floor terrace with two-chair dining set providing view of garden and/or pool. Terra-cotta-tile floor. Two rattan armchairs. Marble bathroom with shower/tub. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Compact refrigerator stocked as minibar (surcharges for minibar items) on request. Room rates include full American breakfast.

Oceanfront


		One king or two twin beds. Balcony or ground-floor terrace with two-chair dining set, built-in cushioned loveseat providing view of Caribbean Sea. Terra-cotta-tile floor. Two rattan armchairs. Marble bathroom with shower/tub. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Compact refrigerator stocked as minibar (surcharges for minibar items) on request. Room rates include full American breakfast.

Junior Suite Pool/Garden view


One king bed or two twin beds. Double sofa bed in sitting area along with coffee table, two armchairs, footstool. Balcony or ground-floor terrace with two lounge chairs, two-chair dining set providing view of garden and/or pool. Marble floor. Marble bathroom with two sinks and shower/tub with rainshower head. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Compact refrigerator stocked as minibar (surcharges for minibar items) on request. Room rates include full American breakfast.

Junior Suite Ocean view


		One king bed or two twin beds. Double sofa bed in sitting area along with coffee table, two armchairs, footstool. Balcony or ground-floor terrace with two lounge chairs, two-chair dining set providing view of Caribbean Sea. Marble floor. Marble bathroom with two sinks and shower/tub with rainshower head. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Compact refrigerator stocked as minibar (surcharges for minibar items) on request. Room rates include full American breakfast.

One bedroom suite Pool/Garden view


One king bed or two twin beds. Double sofa bed in living room along with two armchairs, TV. Balcony or ground-floor terrace with two-chair dining set providing view of garden and/or pool. Marble floors. Marble bathroom with twin sinks and shower/tub or separate shower and tub. TV with U.S./international cable channels. Compact refrigerator stocked as minibar (surcharges for minibar items) on request. Room rates include full American breakfast.

One bedroom suite Ocean view


One king or two twin four-poster canopy beds in bedroom, and sofa bed in separate living room. Balcony or patio with ocean view. European and tropical decor, with soft colors and rattan furnishings. Marble floors and buff stone walls. Satellite TV with premium channels. Voice mail. In-room safe. Mini-fridge. Air conditioning. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.

Oceanfront with Sleeper Chair - Breakfast


1 king bed and 1 sleeper chair. Large balcony with ocean view. Flat-screen TV with cable. iPod dock. Compact refrigerator. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe. Bathtub and shower.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Pets not allowed
Check-out time is noon
Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Property Amenities

Recreation options at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels include three freshwater pools, a relaxation pool, and a spa tub. Water sports, including water skiing, sailing, snorkeling, and windsurfing, are complimentary. A kids’ club and teens’ lounge are also available.

Other amenities include a hair and beauty salon and three shops. Rooms service is available. The hotel also offers a dine-around program with restaurants at partner properties (transportation other than water taxi is not included); meal and drink fees apply. A water taxi operates between the hotel and nearby partner properties.

Swimming pool - outdoor
Poolside bar
Concierge desk
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Fitness facilities
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Bar/lounge
Room service (24 hours)
Parking (free)
Self parking
Multiple large conference rooms
Banquet facilities
Multiple small meeting rooms
Audio-visual equipment
Business services
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Total number of rooms - 110
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Security guard
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Medical assistance available
Beauty services
Hair salon
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Tour assistance
Currency exchange
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Number of floors - 3
Wedding services
Complimentary breakfast

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Tamarind by Elegant Hotels, Paynes Bay, Barbados, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels offers 104 guestrooms and suites in four Mediterranean-style, three-story, cream-colored buildings (no elevators) with red-tile roofs.

Private balconies or ground-floor patios are furnished with dining sets. Bathrooms are marble. English toiletries are by Gilchrist & Soames.

Televisions offer U.S./international cable channels. Decor includes soft colors and rattan furniture. Compact refrigerators are stocked with minibar items on request. Smoking is permitted only on balconies and patios.

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Room Amenities

Premium television channel(s)
Climate control
Blackout drapes/curtains
Air conditioning
Voice mail
Refrigerator
Wake-up calls
Turndown service (on request)
Makeup/shaving mirror
In-room massage available
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer

In-room childcare (surcharge)
Electronic/magnetic keys
Clock radio
Cable television service
Window opens
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Rollaway beds available
Cribs (infant beds) available
Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

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Dining

Sugar Cane Room - Open-air, nonsmoking restaurant serving breakfast and afternoon tea.

Rilaks Deck - South Beach Miami inspired, this outdoor living area features an innovative and trendy tapas lounge. Various genres of music ranging from R&B, Jazz, Caribbean & Soul.

246 Bar & Restaurant - Bringing the spectacular beach backdrop into the dining experience. Guests enjoy a premium position on one of Barbados' most idyllic beachfronts. Live poolside music on select evenings.

BONUS: Complimentary cocktail upon arrival › Breakfast daily › Kids Club & Teens Lounge, Taste of Elegance* Dine around program with Elegant Hotels Group sister properties plus water taxi (weather permitting) with select Elegant Hotels Group west coast sister properties.

*transport other then water taxi not included, meal and drink supplements apply.

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Recreation

The hotel's 137-m (150-yd) beachfront is furnished with lounge chairs. Three pools provide freshwater swimming. Two are shaped like 15.25-m-long (50-ft) snow figures and provide views of the Ocean. Featuring a water spout, the third has scalloped edges, measures approximately 10.75 by 10.75 m (35 by 35 ft), and lies in an enclosed courtyard.

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels provides 30-minute snorkeling excursions to a nearby sunken barge and 30-minute boat cruises along the coast—both complimentary. Also complimentary are water skiing, tubing, and banana-boating as well as snorkeling gear, kayaks, sailboats, boogie boards, and windsurfers.

Independent operators on the beach rent personal watercraft and offer parasailing. On request, other independent operators pick up guests for scuba lessons, certification classes, and excursions.

Use of lighted tennis courts is complimentary at two partner hotels, Crystal Cove and Colony Club, with complimentary water-taxi service provided between mid-morning and mid-afternoon. The nearest golf courses are at Sandy Lane, 500m (547 yds) away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golf - driving range nearby
Golfing nearby
Personal watercraft on site
Scuba diving nearby
Tennis nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
Fishing nearby

Parasailing on site
Sailing on site
Snorkeling on site
Surfing/boogie boarding on site
Swimming on site
Water skiing on site
Windsurfing on site

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A Traveler from Locust Valley, NY

5.0

out of 5

“Would definitely go back when in Barbados”

The hotel itself is well maintained and located on a beautiful beach-providing excellent access to all activities. The service at this hotel was exceptional with ample staffing. In addition to the hotel restaurants - next door located on the beach is Daphne's which provides excellent dining overlooking the beach. If you have a car it's easy to see all of the many sights available in Barbados.

A Traveler from York, PA

5.0

out of 5

“October 2011 stay”

We just got back from a 7 night stay at Tamarind. The people are great and were always available for anything that we might need. Andy (hotel manager) is always walking around and interacting with guests. Everyone we interacted with were very friendly and open. By end of stay we felt more like a guest of someone's home rather than staying at a hotel. If looking for a place to stay on the island, I would highly recommend staying here.

Tom M from Philly

4.0

out of 5

“Extremely friendly staff”

The hotel staff was outstanding. They were friendly and very helpful, even if they were on "Island time". Even the people getting the hotel ready for the "busy season" (painters, gardners and similar) were friendly and courteous. One of the best Mojito's I have ever had, ask for Chris, Mark or Alecia. as an example, we had a minor glitch with our hotel room and someone was there to fix it within an hour. As minor as it was, they could have waited until we left and I still would recommend the hotel.

Area recommendations

We were part of a small group so each night was a little different in the negotiating process. In general we visited Holetown 3 nights while there and enjoyed it each time. There does not seem to be a lot of night life (late night life that is), but still s great place for eating local foods at a reasonable price. Felt very small town, which was nice also.

When to go

We were there in October because of work schedules. A little rainy, but that varied from day to day. The nice thing about it was that, the crowds were smaller so you got a lot of attention. There are probably better times than when we were there for the weather, but as far as relaxing and not fighting vacation crowds it was great.

Getting around

We found Taxis were the best way to get around , espcially for a small group (4-6 people). When we were in groups of 2-3, then the bus service was okay, but you have to be ready for some exciting rides.

Outdoors or beach

The beach at our hotel was fairly good. The hotel is a little close to the water so there is not much beach. Water is typical for the Caribbean... warm and clear. As far as the carribean goes, about average. Did not enjoy all the peddlers that roamed the beach, but since they are working and trying to make a dollar, it was acceptable TO A Point.

Melissa M from Staten Island, NY

3.0

out of 5

“Tamarind is a 3!”

The Tamarind is def a 3 star hotel. We had a deluxe oceanfront rm which was less than deluxe but the view was a 5! Rooms need updating, esp bathrooms. The pools needed to be cleaned more often. Service and friendliness of staff was excellent. We've visited many islands in the caribbean and this hotel was not impressive compared to others.

Area recommendations

Holetown, Bridgetown

Getting around

local bus takes you everywhere for $2

What to pack

The island has a strong British influence, therefore, dressing up for dinner is a must. We went casual and got some looks.

Dining

See the concierge. She will make necessary reservations for you and is excellent help! 246 Restaurant in the hotel serves decent lunch and dinner is ok. Do NOT get an all inclusive, plenty of great restaurants in surrounding area. Daphne's (next door) has great food: Italian, steak & seafood. Scarlet (across the street from Daphne's) has great burgers, seafood, fried chickenm mashed pot & excellent drinks! The Beach House is VERY romantic and has great food as well. There are also some local eateries & bars on the sides of the road around these places.

Family-friendly activities

Someone else wrote a review about this not being a good hotel for kids. During our visit we encountered children of all ages.

Outdoors or beach

Hotel offers free watersport activities which are fun for everyone.

A Traveler from Wake Forest NC

5.0

out of 5

“Will definitely go back”

I took a chance because there were some not so nice reviews, but I read the hotel had been redone. The location is excellent on a long stretch of beautiful beach. The food at the hotel is excellent with more fabulous restaurants all around it. The 246 restaurant serves different foods each night, such as an outside fish grill, pasta night and they are all very good. The staff was extremely friendly. You can relax or walk a long stretch of beaches or do all kinds of water sports activities. They have a water taxi to take you to a couple other hotels connected with their group, The breakfast which was included in our package was great! Loved our vacation there!

Area recommendations

I like the Carribean side of the island, Paynes Bay has the beautiful beach and lots of great restaurants

When to go

We were there in May and it is the slow time, so easy to get reservations , etc Not crowded .

Getting around

We rented a car but I would not do that again. Roads are very narrow and if you are not used to left side driving be prepared to struggle on the secondary roads . Most of the locals are actually extremely courteous to rental cars as they are marked with H plates, but driving on the left is not the problem, it is the roads lacking signs to direct you. Even with a map you will get lost . I suggest just hiring cabs or taking the bus or hotel transportation.

What to pack

Everything is elegant casual- which is pretty loose- you don't need any sweaters! It is warm!

Must see

Bridgetown, The Crane Hotel, (bring your bathing suit)

Dining

Tamarind 246 Restaurant Daphnes The Beach House The Crane lunch or breakfast buffet on Sunday

Outdoors or beach

Walk the western beach as far as you can from the Cliff down to Holetown The Crane beach

A Traveler from Long Island, NY

4.0

out of 5

“I would definitely go back”

My family and I had a wonderful time at the Tamarind Cove. Even though the facilities were a little shopworn in places, the staff more than compensated by being gracious and helpful. Everyone we encountered always had smiles for us and asked how we were doing. We took advantage of the free water sports on the beach, the gym, and the computer room. We never had a problem getting comfortable lounge chairs at the beach, and the staff was happy to move the chairs to locations that were out of direct sun. We found plenty of places to hangout and relax at the hotel. When we wanted to explore, we were able to get into Holetown within minutes and try restaurants and shops.

A Traveler from New York

3.0

out of 5

“Tamarind Hotel Barbados”

OK but not great

A Traveler from Denver, CO

4.0

out of 5

“Wonderful Staff! Beautiful Location”

We have never encountered a hotel staff that was as helpful and accommodating as this one. They all went out of their way to ensure that we had a wonderful experience in Barbados and patiently responded to our many questions and requests for extra services. Since we planned a number of day trips around the island, we did not purchase an all-inclusive meal plan and found that when we did need to buy food or drinks at the hotel, they were outrageously expensive. And since the hotel was not in a real town and the rooms did not have kitchen facilities, it was very difficult to purchase food elsewhere for consumption in our room. In the end, we were very torn over whether we would return to this location. The hotel and its beach were absolutely lovely, and we received such good service; but we would have liked to have been able to walk to more around our hotel other than a gas station, another expensive restaurant, and more hotels with their expensive restaurants.

Area recommendations

Get to the east coast and North Point. You can't swim there, but the views and the ocean are stunning in those areas. Enjoy as much as you can of British history -- former plantations, churches, the garrison, etc.

When to go

The height of the tourist season runs from Dec. 15-Apr. 15. We suggest you go toward the end of April, before the weather has become beastly hot for the summer (and before hurricane season), but after the crowds and expense of the high season.

A Traveler from Connecticut

4.0

out of 5

“On The Beach”

This hotel has a great location.. right on a beautiful beach, looking west with great sunsets. The grounds are nice. One of the best features is the staff, who are extremely pleasant. Our room overlooked the pool and hotel bar and restaurant, so it was noisy at times, for example late at night when the staff was setting up for the next day's breakfast.

Area recommendations

Fish fry on Friday night at Oistnes was interesting. Views on northeast coast (Atlantic side) are nice. Holetown has a number of restaurant possibilities.

Getting around

Taxis are expensive, but the bus service (75 cents per ride) is fast, safe and friendly.

Dining

The Treasure Beach Hotel (next toTamarind Cove) has a good restaurarnt. Cariba (about a hlaf mile south) is very good.

A Traveler from England

5.0

out of 5

“Excellent in every way.”

Fantastic value, kind , helpful staff. excellent location and beach. Within a few minutes of a group of Restaurants on the West Coast, which are amongst the best in the West Indies.

Area recommendations

N/A

Dining

Best Restaurants in the West Indies. Daphnes, The Cliff, Lone star and Tides on the West Coast for example.

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