Barbuda All inclusive Holidays

Upon check-in, we learned our "upgraded" room was on the ground floor. We booked a Deluxe Suite but were told it was a Deluxe Garden View Suite. The description mentions bay views and shows photos of the water, so this felt misleading. After complaining, we were moved to a second-floor room. The staff was accommodating, but I believe the original assignment was a mistake. The rooms were decent but had drawbacks. The bed was comfortable, but the pillows and blankets were thin. Both rooms had gaps under the patio doors that allowed ants inside. The shower had no door or curtain, water pressure was weak, and closet space was limited. Dining was average. Meals were made to order, but there were usually only three entrée choices per day. The wait staff was always pleasant to me but noticeably less friendly to my wife. Guests must reuse the same water bottles and refill them at a station near the restaurant. The dispenser became very slow when several people were using it, and if you ran out of water, you had to walk back to the lobby to refill. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk away and includes a steep hill. The private plunge pool was a highlight. We also enjoyed the Green Island boat excursion, which was well worth the cost. Overall, the resort did not meet our expectations. We prefer resorts with beach access on-site, more dining options, and greater convenience. We made the best of the trip, but based on our experience, we would not return.

The property seems dated but its well maintained. The staff is AMAZING. The grounds are BEAUTIFUL. There is a good variety of food....you won't go hungry no matter what time it is. It's a very large property but there's cart transportation thats always available. What can be improved? (1) There is no ATM on the property, we had to venture out to find one....scary (2) its an all-inclusive resort but you have to pay to have your in-room fridge stocked...why? (3) booking our scuba dive was cumbersome...they don't offer assistance at the resort and all of the diving is on the other side of the island...approx $100 in taxi fees. Still it was a wonderful vacation and we would visit again.

This was the most reflexing vacation my husband and I have ever been on. We were there off season and it still was amazing. I would go back again.