The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Barbados
Barbados is something of a boutique island – it’s all about understated elegance and rustic charm but with an international food scene and world-class spas that’ll impress even the fussiest of visitors. From a cosy guesthouse in Speightstown to an adults-only Spanish villa in Oistins, here are the best places to stay in Barbados – bookable on Culture Trip – for an intimate vacation.
1. The Soco Hotel, for a Barbados beach hotel in Bridgetown
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Looking for an all-inclusive hotel that’s gorgeous and quiet? Try this adults-only boutique pad on the beach, 10 minutes from Bridgetown and the cruise port. Unlimited meals and drinks, afternoon tea and live music are available 24/7, while the rooms and suites, all with sea views, have plush beds and fresh minimalist decor for a peaceful and fully sated holiday experience.
2. Sweetfield Manor, for unparalleled views in Bridgetown
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This boutique hotel on the south coast of Barbados is top in more ways than one – the elevated position of the early-20th-century plantation house ensures fantastic sea views. Add stylish and characterful decor, an excellent local restaurant with an ambitious menu of Bajan cuisine, a secluded foliage-fringed pool and a hot tub – not to mention an exotic ostentation of peacocks that roam the extensive grounds – and you have a seriously classy stay. It’s just a 15-minute taxi hop from the cruise terminal, so it’s a good choice for would-be island-hoppers too.
3. Little Good Harbour, for a homely stay in St Lucy
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5. The Sandpiper, for active travellers in Holetown
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6. The Atlantis Historic Inn, for an off-the-beaten-track stay in St Joseph
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7. Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa, for a romantic break in Maynards
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8. Coral Reef Club, for old-school charm in Folkestone
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9. Cobblers Cove, for rustic luxury in Speightstown
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Sarah Warwick contributed additional reporting to this article.
If you’d like to get even closer to the action, discover our guide to the best beach hotels in Barbados, or opt for your own holiday villa. Spare no luxury with a stay at one of the best all-inclusive hotels in Barbados, or these romantic resorts. For a different way to stay read our rundown of the best places to stay in Barbados like a local, or these budget-friendly options, now bookable on Culture Trip.
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