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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Property Amenities

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 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

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 Traveller from Toronto

5.0

out of 5

“Great family hotel in Barbados”

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Barbados. Recently renovated, the rooms are clean and elegantly furnished. Even when it's busy, the hotel and its 3 swimming pools do not feel overcrowded, and the guests -mostly British- are fairly mixed between couples and young families. Everyone gets along quite well. The hotel offers a wide range of services (generous breakfast, watersports, spa, restaurant, beach at a prime location...) but the strongest asset of the hotel (beside the very nice rooms) is the free kids club and its lovely staff members who keep the kids busy while the parents rest on the beach. My 5 year-old daughter loved it! They also offer babysitting services, which can be very convenient from time to time. Overall the hotel staff is very friendly and service-oriented. Even though the hotel is located on the busy west coast, beware that there's not much to see or visit at a walking distance outside of the hotel. Therefore cabs quickly become a necessity if you want to explore further.

A Traveller 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 Traveller 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.

Dominic M from London, UK

4.0

out of 5

“Get away from it all”

A very pleasant place; the staff are charming, the service relaxed, the renovation was well done. We would go back

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.

Patricia B from London

5.0

out of 5

“A great improvement”

We had been to this hotel for several years before the recent refurbishment and after a break of a couple of years decided to return to see the changes. We were very pleasantly surprised and found the hotel atmosphere totally changed and more professionally run. The bar area and decking has transformed the whole dining experience and the food and service has improved beyond recognition. Our room was excellent with more storage space than we have experienced in other hotels. The bathroom, although spacious, is a little outdated but perfectly functional and there were plenty of clean towels. A great deal of thought has gone into the refurbishment of this hotel and the previous bad points have been tackled with great effect. We will definitely return.

A Traveller 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 Traveller

5.0

out of 5

“Excellant”

Wonderful location. Great layout with nice rooms. Staff exremely helpful. Beautiful beach i cannot think of enough good things to say about Tamarind Cove. I will definatley be going back

A Traveller 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.

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Nearby Points of Interest

Paynes Bay Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sandy Lane Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Holetown Monument - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Holetown Beach - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
St. James Parish Church - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
3Ws Monument - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Folkestone Marine Park - 3.2 km / 2 mi
St. Thomas Parish Church - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Paradise Beach - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Sharon Moravian Church - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Brighton Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Tyrol Cot - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
National Stadium - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Kensington Oval - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi

Location Highlights

On beach
Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for Tamarind by Elegant Hotels is Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 18.6 km / 11.5 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)

Area:

St. James, Barbados: With a few billionaire residents, St. James is nicknamed the Platinum Coast. This scenic flatland hosts a few large golf courses and Paynes Bay Beach, a local favorite good for swimming. Holetown, the parishs largest city, marks the spot where English colonists landed in 1625. There, the main drag teems with restaurants. Barbados highest point, Mt. Hillaby, rises due east of Holetown.

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