Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Barbados

Our stay at The Colony Club was incredible. We went on a family holiday, consisting of three generations, and we all loved it. The hotel is beautiful and so well looked after. The pools are clean and warm and were mostly very empty so you felt like you had the whole place to yourself! All of the staff - but particularly the staff in the restaurant and bars - were so friendly and welcoming. The buffet breakfast was delicious every morning and the items would change slightly every day so you had different options. The French toast and omelettes were incredible! The beach is absolutely beautiful and has plenty of room so that you felt like you had the whole place to yourself. The sea was incredible and you could snorkel from the shore. The addition of the pontoon you can swim to and other water sports meant the sea was our favourite place to be! One slight word of warning - we did get bitten a lot. The hotel was fogged while we were there so I think it was worse than normal but it would be wise to travel with plenty of insect repellent. Its’ location just outside of Holetown is wonderful with so many great restaurants nearby.

All concerns about this now being part of The Marriott Group evaporated from the moment we arrived. Karene and her colleagues excelled in every sense. The welcome was lovely, rooms amazing, staff jolly, friendly and helpful, and the facilities were perfect. We had three swim-up rooms, all were in a row (as requested). The room refurbs are fantastic, such high quality while retaining the rustic nature of the hotel. Soft furnishings were calming and comfortable, the bed, linen and towels were luxurious. Bathrooms spacious with quality fittings and lovely cosmetics. Cleaning was thorough and regular. Food was good, drinks were generous and service was exceptional. The beach was always clean, and the sunbeds have lovely new cushions and matching umbrellas, we easily got 6 in a row at respectable times of the day. My adult children loved the water sports and swimming platforms, also the gym and swim-up bar! The gardens are beautiful and the variety of pools allows for different levels of tranquility. The location of the hotel offers a nice walk into Holetown either by beach or road. I made a special request of the hotel for which they obliged and excelled. The only downside was we had to leave, definitely the best holiday we’ve had. Well done Colony Club, especially Karene who made our trip so special. Thank you.

Day 3! Exceptional folks - both tenured and new! Mikasha at the Rum Bar…beyond exceptional! Destiny - thank you! Really great to reconnect with everyone and so glad Marriott has retained the team!

Overal We had a very enjoyable stay at this clean, friendly and well-located beachfront hotel on the west coast of Barbados, but the slow lunch and dinner service was the one major disappointment. Pros and Cons • Pros: Excellent beachfront location, friendly and memorable staff, clean rooms and guest areas, well-maintained beach, strong facilities and good breakfast choice. • Cons: Lunch and dinner service was very slow, birds were noticeable in the open-sided restaurant areas, and mosquitoes were present as it was the rainy season unfortunately. What We Loved The location is excellent: right on the beach, around 40 minutes from the airport, and close enough to Holetown to be able to walk along the beach. There are bus stops directly outside the hotel, and the local buses are cheap ($3.50 BBD per trip), frequent and a fun way to get around. (We liked the Reggae bus) The staff were the standout part of the stay. Everyone we dealt with was friendly, helpful and welcoming, and several staff members remembered guests by name, which gave the hotel a warm and personal feel. Special thanks to Nigel, Neil, Brian, Shanice, Shamar, Thomas, Destiny, Danielle and Rhea, who all helped make our stay more enjoyable. They should all be Marriott brand ambassadors! Our Ocean Front room on the third floor was clean, spacious and close enough to the beach to hear the waves which was very relaxing. Housekeeping came twice daily, bottled water was supplied each day, and the air conditioning and ceiling fan were essential in the heat and humidity. Cleanliness and Beach The hotel was very clean overall, including the restaurant, reception areas, guest toilets, pool and beach. The beach was beautifully maintained each morning and evening, with sunbeds set out early and the area kept tidy throughout the day. The only cleanliness-related issue was birds in the open-sided restaurant areas, especially at breakfast and lunch. Mosquitoes were also present, so repellent is definitely worth bringing, although the hotel does spray/fog the grounds weekly and provides advance warning of doing so. Food and Service Breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and an omelette station, and because it was self-service there were no delays. The food at lunch and dinner was also good quality and served hot when it arrived. The biggest issue was the speed of lunch and dinner service. On one occasion at lunch, six of us waited 65 minutes for starters, only for starters and mains to arrive all together, and we regularly waited around 45 to 50 minutes between courses even when the restaurant was not busy. This was particularly difficult with two children under eight, and several guests seemed to eat out because of the long wait times. The problem appeared to be kitchen speed or capacity rather than the quality of the food. Facilities and Getting Around The hotel has a strong range of facilities, including watersports, several pools, a swim up bar, a gym, spa, nature garden, poolside bars, the Laguna restaurant and the Rum Vault with a tasting menu (at extra cost). The cushioned sunbeds around the beach and pool were also good quality. We hired a seven-seater car for three days through Ballantyne Rentals Inc., which was competitively priced and worthwhile. It was delivered and picked up from the hotel. If you want to explore the island rather than stay by the pool or beach every day, hiring a car makes a big difference. Would We Return? Yes, we would consider returning because the staff, location, cleanliness and beach setting were all excellent. However, the hotel really needs to improve lunch and dinner service times, especially for families travelling with young children. Tip: If you are on a half-board package, it is helpful that the hotel allows you to use it for lunch or dinner depending on your plans, but you may still want to eat out some evenings if service remains slow.

Outstanding holiday - we loved Barbados and this was made all the better by the Colony Club. Staff were all amazing with everyone taking the time to stop and talk - definitely worth jointing them in their cocktail evening to chat with the staff leaders and get their recommendations. Property was refurbished last year as part of the acquisition by Marriott and it shows with the decor feeling fresh though traditional. We had a family room with two Queen beds and although the bathroom felt a little tight and the toilet was in the shower room the overall room was a good size with a lovely patio area leading to the pool. We had bed and breakfast but also ate most lunches and a few dinners there. Food was good but not inexpensive (our overall take for the island to be fair). We were there in rainy season (it didn’t rain much and when it did it didn’t matter) and the place was very quiet - certainly no fighting over sunbeds either by the pool(s) or beach. Non motorised Watersports included which also included the doughnuts pulled by a boat! Overall, highly recommended.

Really good ! But….We stayed there 3 years ago for 3 days after a Ritz Carlton Cruise (highly recommended if you are loaded, cruise i mean) had wonderful room with ground floor and wonderful swim up patio with nice furniture on said patio. Returned this past May after it became MarriotBonvoy. Booked and paid months in advance and reserved and paid extra for the ground floor swim up room as i have 70 year old knees and a wobbly walk. Was told at check in the room we reserved (so we were told) and paid extra for was unavailable (?). Had second floor room with nice balcony and beautiful view, As i am glass half full guy and happy to be able to afford nice vacay i accepted it good with good nature. Upon return, all i good from Marriot was stonewalling. They claimed they opened a file and I would be happy with a discount on next trip , but it’s been a month and all i get is…..well stonewalling. Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how was the play? Excellent! Believe all the accolades !!! We will return in April of ‘27,!! Breakfast is included and when a staffer saw me putting some croissants (best i ever had! You can smell them being fresh baked in afternoons ) and fruit to take to my GF, they rushed over and sealed up the plate and provided utensils!! In April/may when we were there we had no problem securing a beachfront chair umbrella setup! We took the water taxi where it stops at all marriot properties. It was worth doing for the beach and other property views , but one fly in ointment was on the last one we were “forced” of the boat and had to go to beach for 45 minutes. We would have rather stayed on boat which was anchored just off shore. Suppose they wanted us to purchase resort priced drinks. !!! All in all, very nice and planning on returning; may not pay extra for desired room though!

Colony Club is a truly fantastic hotel. From the moment you arrive, you’re made to feel welcome, the team are warm, friendly and incredibly efficient. Check-in was seamless and we were settled into our room within minutes, which set the tone for the whole stay. We had visited before the refurbishment and loved it then, so were really interested to see the changes—and they’ve done a brilliant job. The bathrooms are now absolutely luxurious with lovely toiletries, and the bedrooms have been beautifully updated with thoughtful touches like a Nespresso machine, good quality teas and fine china crockery. The grounds and facilities are beautiful, lush and tropical. There’s plenty of space to relax, with lots of comfortable sunbeds and access to a gorgeous beach. We travelled with teenage boys and the complimentary watersports were a huge hit, as were the paddle courts- definitely a highlight of the trip. The restaurant was good, with a varied menu and live music on several evenings which added to the overall atmosphere. The Cocktails were wonderful. The location in Holetown is also a big plus, with plenty of great restaurants nearby for all budgets. What really makes Colony Club stand out though is the staff. The level of service and genuine warmth from everyone we encountered made the stay extra special. We’ll definitely be back.

A very good stay at this smallish resort. Standard breakfast buffet. Good WiFi. Good bed and linens. Plenty of beach loungers both sun and shade. Caribbean water— smiles. Only a twenty minute walk into town for dining off property. Easy transport to and from BGI airport.

Treat as you find - I found the rooms, facilities and team at the colony outstanding. The premises have been completely refitted and look great and the whole team were incredibly friendly helpful and professional. Having stayed at many top end hotels this definitely is in keeping with a great hotel In my view best pools and beach compared with others like coral reef and sandpiper Strongly recommended

The staff was five-star across the board! Paul gave us a warm welcome, tour and checked with us regularly to see what we needed. Jillian is an amazing concierge and arranged the perfect outings. Sherfilia makes the best mohitos and mango coladas hands down. All the wait staff (especially Rose) were so attentive. Truly every staff member we interacted with was warm, friendly and efficient. The food was good, with little bonuses like canapés, frozen grapes, and ice cream offered occasionally throughout the day. The hotel is beautiful - designed and landscaped perfectly to enhance island tranquility and tropical beauty. Lots of water activities available onsite. It’s convenient to restaurants and shopping. This stay was definitely top notch.

Overall: I wouldn’t rate the hotel 4 stars. I would pick another hotel for my next stay. Rooms: ok. Beds oddly made (duvet cover opening at top of bed where your face is, so your face touches the duvet is unhygienic…). Privacy not so great, could hear the neighbours whisking a spoon in their cup. Pool swim up for some rooms doesn’t feel appealing if you want privacy as there will be people on sunbeds in that area (I didn’t stay in one of those). Restaurant and food generally: very expensive and quality not up to those price standards (eg soggy fries). Menu options also limited. Which is a shame as there is lovely Caribbean food! I have eaten much better and for way less in nearby beach eateries. Drinks good but also very expensive. Staff slow, I ordered a drink at the beach which I never received, ended up walking to the bar to order. Small and private beach. Had an unpleasant encounter with one of the beach vendors that I had to report to the hotel staff for insulting me (solo female). Beach beds need more cleaning, lots of bird excrements.

recently stayed at The Colony Club in Barbados and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The hotel itself is beautiful, the beach is stunning, and the rooms were very comfortable. Breakfast was acceptable.   l thought for a 5 Star Hotel it would have been much better.  The breakfast area felt quite small and could get a little crowded at times. There were also some lovely touches throughout the day — ice cream or lollies being offered in the afternoon and fresh fruit brought around to guests relaxing on the sunbeds in the morning were both much appreciated. Unfortunately, the biggest issue was the restaurant and food service. The staff seemed disorganised and sloppy at times. We asked four different members of staff for a room service menu one day and despite being told it would be sent to our room, it never arrived. Experiences like this became frustrating. Housekeeping ladies sometimes did not arrive until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Which made it difficult if you wanted to go back to your room for a little snooze.   If you’re choosing this hotel mainly for the food, I honestly wouldn’t recommend it. It’s a shame because everything else about the property is very good. I’m not sure Marriott are fully aware of the issues with the restaurant side of the hotel, but it’s something they really need to address.   This could easily have been a five-star review, but unfortunately the food let it down. Would we stay again?… Yes,  but we would eat out each evening.

First let em say I love Barbados because of the people here. They are genuinely friendly! They are happy and have always made my time on the island feel special unlike some other Caribbean islands that seem to want your $ and for you to leave. We are currently staying at this hotel. It’s definitely been updated and it’s nice. Just note: all the tile is porcelain look marble which cheapens it for a “Luxury Collection” property. The rooms are modern and we have a luxury ocean view (upgraded from an ocean view) and outside of the trees blocking the ocean it’s good. Our room is USD$3,500 for 5 nights. The main issue I have has been the service. I know island time and all that but I have been to plenty of 5 star hotels with excellent service. Today we had to set up our own beach chairs and when I asked for help the woman just pointed and said “there are chairs over there.” We moved from the beach to the pool, finally flagged someone down to get a menu to order lunch and then that person never came back. 34 minutes later my husband finally walked to the bar to ask and they said we could order there. NOT 5 STAR. We had similar issues last February at the St Regis Aurba. I wonder why Marriott is getting it so wrong on these so called luxury properties that don’t offer the service promised. They sure charge you the same rate.

We thought it was a lovely place - nice swim up room nice pools lovely beach all on hand - unfortunately the food was awful and the staff in restaurant not really meeting the sort of service you would expect from a hotel of this caliber and the money they are charging . We ate there a few times but went out to other hotels and restaurants that were far better - like the Cliff , Sandy lane , Lone star, the Muse. Tides etc the food and staff there were far more on the ball and seemed much more professional . It’s such a shame as it’s a lovely place they need a new head chef and experienced restaurant manager . This complaint is repeated several times in reviews I hope the management take action as they haven’t so far !!

There’s a lot to love about Colony Club. The setting is lush and tropical, the rooms are gorgeous. The beds are comfortable, the beach where you can lay your weary head is perfect. The pools and tennis courts on the property are great. The concierge and front desk are helpful. The beach attendant setting up beach beds each morning is very friendly. The food and hospitality however, are waaaaayyyyyyy below par. I don’t understand how you can nail every other aspect of this resort except for the food and food service. I’ll start with the first meal we had, dinner. An incredibly unenthused waitress delivered what were quite literally, 2 of the worst pizzas we’ve ever had the displeasure of consuming. What looked to me a supermarket base, topped with a thin overcooked layer of scattered cheese. The other had some pineapple and ham chucked on. Reminded me of my student days, mustering up whatever I could in a studio apartment kitchen. This as well as a sloppy, milky, kids pasta and a very sad cobb salad, plus a couple glasses of wine set us back almost £250. Yep. Breakfast is average at BEST. For the price we were paying I was expecting much, much better. The servers are painfully slow and miserable. It’s difficult enjoying your time in this environment. The quality of produce is low, the hash browns/sausages etc are drenched in oil. The fruit is scarce and not at all reflective of the environment. It felt more like tinned and packeted food, than the fresh abundance the brochures and websites promise. The coffee … well. Lunch was even worse. It started with my 10 yro daughter asking me why everyone looked so sad. Total bummer. My exotic, couscous salad described on the menu, arrived as follows: a bowl of warm cooked pasta couscous (not the grain as most would assume) topped with 3 squirts of runny guacamole and over cooked, boiled cauliflower. That’s it. That set me back about £30. My daughter’s tropical smoothie arrived as a sickly, sweet strawberry milkshake obviously infused with cheap strawberry yoghurt and milk. How is it possible that a resort in Barbados of all places cannot nail a tropical smoothie?! What hope is there? The good news is that During our 6 night stay, we did not return to the restaurant at all, instead we were pointed in the direction of local restaurants which absolutely assured us that the quality and service elsewhere were top notch. Some incredible restaurants in Barbados, unfortunately The Colony Club are not in any way included in this. This is a Marriot Hotel chain? Cmon dudes! For the price, I would definitely not return and I would hope that reviews such as this would at least inspire some improvement for further guests.

We have just returned from 12 nights at The Colony Club our first visit to this hotel but have stayed at Tamarind and The House. The welcome from Rafiq on reception was very warm. We were surprised with a room upgrade to a fabulous room overlooking the beach. The room was spotless with a fabulous shower. Excellent bed and bedding. Breakfasts were excellent with great choice, omelettes made to order. Pools were great and beach staff had ample beds ready. A lot of inflatables in the pool. Special mention to Marradona he runs that beach service and is really missed on his days off. Staff are helpful but some are very quiet. Name badges are very hard to read but I would like to mention the following Matthew Bar,Kiana,Sherfilia,,Sherise, Sandy in Bar, DerekWater Taxi, Michelle and Emma fabulous housekeeping All lunches we had were excellent. We did not have dinner. There is not much atmosphere in the evening which didn’t bother us but might others . Very easy to walk to Holetown on the beach or road. Management were mostly invisible apart from at Breakfast. Very unusual

We had a great week at the colony clubs, it’s been very tastefully upgraded, the decor is lovely, the restaurant is very attractive and overall it’s a very pretty resort! The location is amazing, beautiful beach with a short walk down to holetown ether along the beach or road, short taxi journey to all the nice restaurants although taxis are expensive. The staff are most welcoming, everyone greets you with good morning and a extra mention to Marradonna round the pool for his upbeat friendly service and Nicole at breakfast who is a good laugh! There were a few minor negatives experienced personally but worth mentioning. The hotel and grounds are beautifully decorated but there are 2 pool / garden rooms right at the back of the resort that are ground floor and seperate to the rest of the hotel blocks they are bigger than the standard garden view rooms but they do not have the nicest of views and smell damp, unfortunately we had one of these and although we voiced our disappointment reception were not quick to accommodate any changes, our second room was first floor pool / garden view however we do not believe these rooms are big enough for more than 2 adults, we were 2 adults and 1 child, with a put up bed in these rooms there is not enough room for a weeks stay! They should not be avallible as family rooms. The pools are lovely, lagoons throughout the resort and cleaned everyday due to the debris from the surrounding trees, however round the pool could do with a little more attention to details when cleaning, there were often dirty glasses and rubbish / toys left from the day before under sunbeds ect nothing off putting it just needed a little more attention. In summary it’s a lovely resort, perfect location and we would certainly return.

We have stayed at, and enjoyed, Colony Club a number of times, but this was our first time since the hotel was refurbished. The refurbishment has been a big step forward, but there are still some areas, especially breakfast, where there is still scope to go further to truly warrant the 'Luxury' branding. We stayed for 10 nights in a luxury ocean view room and agree with other guest comments that it is very comfortable with a huge shower. Much improved from previously. That said the design appears to have been undertaken by people who have never stayed in a hotel room and tends towards 'style over substance'. The lack of towel hooks is an issue (management are looking at addressing this) as is storage space - had they extended the dresser unit, the bar, tea & coffee trays could have been put away and provided additional drawer and surface space for guests. The barn door into the bathroom does not run smoothly. In the main restaurant, it is surprising that Marriott did not take the opportunity to extend the self-service breakfast area which remains small and cramped. We only had breakfast in the hotel and the food was average - this is the key area which still falls short of the 'Luxury' branding. We stayed over Easter and did not have an issue getting sunbeds. The beach staff were all friendly and attentive - a special mention to Maradona for bringing his own brand of sunshine and very high level of service to us each day. Indeed all staff went out of their way to chat and were warm, helpful and fun, especially the breakfast team of Ryan, Sandra and Janelle. The cocktail party for Bonvoy Elite guests was a nice touch. In our view you cannot beat the location of the Colony Club. It is an easy 20 minute walk to the centre of Holetown and a wide range of excellent restaurants. Would warrant a '5' rating if the breakfast quality was better. Overall, a really enjoyable stay and we will certainly return.

We spent Christmas 2025 at the Colony Club and had the best time, so much so we decided to return in March 2026 to celebrate my Mum’s birthday. We travelled as a party of 7, 4 adults and 3 children (aged 6 and 7). We stayed in 2 Pool Garden View junior suites which were clean, modern and spacious. We had an issue with the first room we checked into, which at 9pm after a day’s travel is never a great start, but reception apologised and immediately moved us to another room without delay. They even made sure to check in with us the following day to ensure we were happy. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly, a number of them remembered us from Christmas and made a point of coming to say hello, special mentions go to Rosemary who is so kind and caring, looking after us (especially my son when he wasn’t feeling well), Tito who took extra special are of us by the pool, and Maradona who is the happiest, smiliest man I’ve ever met! The pools are well kept and big by Barbados standards plus the beach is idyllic - you do have to be an early riser to get loungers which could be irritating for those who enjoy a lie-in. The food at both restaurants is world-class, every night there is a different menu (as well as an all-day menu which has plenty of options) and every dish is superb, if you like burger-and-chips type dinner then this place isn’t for you, however if you like refined dining with fantastic service you will struggle to find better. We love this gem of a place and have booked to return again already.

Hotel is in a lovely location and room was excellent. Staff were mainly great and super helpful. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

Some of the staff especially at breakfast were quite grumpy and the spa was more like a modest beauty salon rather than a spa.

Beautiful 80 room hotel on the Platinum Coast north of Bridgetown about an hour from the airport. The hotel is in a quiet location with the land to the north occupied by the Bamford Mansion and estate (JCB digger fame) and to the south by the Coral Beach Hotel with the overall site bounded by the road to the east and the beach to the west. The beach itself is exactly what you imagine a perfect Caribbean beach being and from cruising up the coast it looks to be possibly the nicest on Barbados, with the exception perhaps of the Sandy Lane beach. The pools are all lovely and a perfect temperature matching the ocean. There are four in total, the main lagoon pool near the beach, two serving the swim-up rooms and another at the rear. Rooms are always difficult to interpret from Hotel websites but here no rooms are likely to offer direct front views of the sea or beach as the hotel is angled in two wings both at 90 degrees to the beach. As a family of three we chose two adjacent swim-up rooms to stay in and I’m very happy we did so. There are ten such rooms clustered in two buildings each with its own lagoon pool shared between 5 rooms. This pool can only be accessed from the rooms via their large patios, although other guests could theoretically jump off a rock if they wanted to join in! The front 5 (we were in 136 and 137) have a nice view over the pool and onto the main colonial style hotel building with its lounge and the restaurant beyond with triple-height vaulted ceilings. The room’s patio was an excellent place for an early morning cup of tea or chilling at any time accompanied by occasional humming birds, thieving bananaquit birds and small lizards. The second group of 5 rooms are positioned a bit further back from the beach. Our Swim Up rooms where spotlessly clean and contained a large bathroom with walk in shower and twin sinks, a safe, a fridge, 4 bottles of water which where replenished daily, and a very welcome bottle of Prosecco and fruit basket in each room. The large 4 poster bed was very comfortable, the air-con was silent and no outside noise disturbed us at night apart from the tiny but noisy whistling frogs. The hotel provide insect repellent in the rooms but there didn’t appear to be too many mosquitoes around in March and we survived the holiday with only a couple of nips between us. The large patio leading to the pool contained a comfy settee/lounger plus a patio table and umbrella with curved bench and two chairs. Live music is played at the lounge every night until 10 pm except Sunday when a steel band accompanies their Sunday Buffet Lunch. (Popular with locals) There are also rooms located above the swim up rooms with a balcony and stair leading down into the pool. I think these are classed as Luxury Pool View? The ocean view categories seem like they might be slightly disingenuous as all appear to offer only sideways views. The ground floor option, while having nice patios also appear to look more onto the beach/pool bar decking and umbrellas than the ocean. They all look very nice though and appear larger and are in very close proximity to the beach, main lagoon pool and pool bar. The final group of rooms are set further back toward the tennis court and road but still only seconds from the beach and surround the fourth pool on the property, I presume these must be the pool and garden view category rooms. The beach was spotless and the beach beds clean and plentiful although it did get a bit busy at the weekend. There is regular beach service with complimentary treats on offer and the usual “piña colada” bar service and most people moved the five yards up onto the decked beach bar for lunch. This was also always a popular place to sit and watch the sun go down while enjoying the 2 for 1 cocktails during happy hour between 5 and 6 pm. The beach itself was all soft sand and ideal for safe swimming and a comprehensive array of complimentary water sports are on offer including snorkelling, kayaking, short speed boat rides up the coast, sailing dinghies and more… They are also able to help with arranging glass bottom boat trips and turtle viewing trips, jet skis, water skiing etc. and a taxi boat runs throughout the day to the hotel’s four sister properties down the coast. Breakfast at the hotel was excellent with the usual buffet and omelette chef to make your fresh omelettes, eggs or pancakes. All the waiting staff where very friendly and efficient. English tea with milk was the default serving although you did have to ask for white sugar if you don’t fancy brown in your tea. All the staff in the hotel, at front desk, in the restaurant, on the beach, at the bar and housekeeping were all very friendly, helpful and generally just good at their job. Evening meals had a different theme each night with the menu on show at breakfast. There was also a simple all day menu which was useful for lunch at the beach bar. The concierge Chanelle was very helpful with organising trips out and local restaurants. She can also help with car hire and currency exchange at BBD $2 to US $1. We had the hotel car (Range Rover, helpful on the pot holed roads!) with driver Tristan take us on a half day tour of the north of the island including a visit to the wild monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. It costs BBD $140 (About £55) per hour but makes life very simple. They can also taxi you to local restaurants or even the infamous Oistins Fish Fry if required. Uber is also now available on the Island but is limited so you may have a long wait. We didn’t use it. Local restaurants we went to included Paul Owens, which was very good, friendly, nice atmosphere and original cooking. We also went to The Lone Star, similar price at about BBD $850 for 3 but we felt it a bit pretentious and targeting more the expat community (Shepherd’s Pie on the menu!) and celebrity clientele (Rihanna, Simon Cowell apparently?) Just outside the hotel entrance are a few venues including The SeaCat, local food and very good and at a good price and next door the Horny Ram Pub, similar but a bit more noisy with live music and bar.

Breakfast was average. In general th quality of food fo the price was underwhelming. We arrived on Saturday afternoon and no weekly itinerary was provided. We only received one when we were leaving the week after. The grounds are well kept and beautiful. In general, considering food quality and attention to details I described, it is overpriced.

Restaurant has high prices but the food is average

Having previously stayed at the Tamarind some 10 years’ ago this was our first trip to the Colony Club and it surpassed our expectations in every way. We travelled as two families with adult children. What we loved… excellent location, not requiring much travel to get to restaurants, towns etc; beautiful room and maintained daily to v high standards; all staff were excellent and incredibly attentive (this included front of house, cleaners, chefs, waiting staff, management- everyone!); water-sports facilities and staff also excellent. Loved the morning fitness activities which were different every day. The teacher was great as was the dance class guy, who we loved! Great fun. Think you could publicise this more as I’m sure there would be more people interested in the classes. That said we loved the small classes! Food was also exceptional- breakfast, lunch and dinner. The small negatives…. Lack of usable equipment for padel, tennis etc. We would have enjoyed using this more but there wasn’t the equipment to use. No padel balls, hence racquets were broken from using tennis balls; tennis racquets very old and not very usable. Spa was small and out of the way, and you couldn’t just go in. I found that a bit disappointing as I would have liked to go in to browse, talked to staff and then probably booked a treatment or two. All in all a wonderful stay and too many stand out members of staff to personally mention. Thank you to everyone!

We had a beautiful stay at The Colony Club. Having moved hotels after our previously booked Marriott hotel was not going to be renovated in time - we were able to be moved over to Colony Club. We were sceptical going to a newly renovated hotel that we hadn’t stayed at previously but they exceeded our expectations. Firstly the hotel rooms are stunning and we had two queen beds which were made everyday and bathroom was stocked and very clean. The outside garden area was lovely too. The ladies at turn down were so lovely aswell. The food throughout our stay was amazing especially the lunch options where there was so much choice between both the all day menu and the lunch menu that changed everyday. We also tried out the Sunday buffet lunch menu which was fab - so much choice. We loved the breakfast with the omelettes available. Although the breakfast seems small - it’s actually perfect for the amount you need. Also, one day we missed the end time of the lunch service when we wanted to order desserts and both our lovely waitress and the chef on the kitchen made two desserts especially even though we were too late which was so lovely. We enjoyed both the pool and beach areas. The sun beds around pool are super comfy - one note to improve would be to take the covers off everyday as they did get a lot of marks on them from the birds and the trees above - it would just make them feel more high end as the striped detail is a nice touch. They always stacked the beach sunbeds each day so would make sense to put the pool bed covers away too I would hope. We didn’t make use of the spa but it’s a shame this isn’t marketed very well and is in a slightly odd location which is the car park and staff area at the back of the hotel. If you are a frequent spa visitor, you would hope for it to be better marketed to guests and luxurious for the price of treatments and the property itself. Alongside this, the tennis and padel courts are nearby which are done really nicely, we really liked them - however they could provide better padel rackets as they were the right ones and gave tennis balls instead of padel balls. Just a tip to improve for fitness goers! We did the 8-9am classes with Jamal every morning which was so fun - mixture of dancercise, fitness, Pilates and water aerobics etc! A fab way to start the morning before breakfast. Some standout staff were as follows: Maradona at the pool bar! He was the loveliest and most attentive staff member and a real asset to The Colony Club. He made us laugh and always delivered drinks with a smile. We hope to see him again if we return. Tito at the pool bar & restaurant! We actually met Tito at The Tamarind hotel which we have stayed before and he remembered us. He is so lovely and chatty, providing fabulous service and drinks. Rafiq at the Hotel Reception! Most days we went to reception regarding dinner reservations or general enquiries and he was just fab! Even when we asked him to call about five different restaurants in a panic, he was so calm and helpful. Sydney at the pool bar! Providing delicious cocktails at happy hour and a smile always. Overall a wonderful stay at The Colony Club. If there was any other improvements to add - I would say that the fitness centre is quite small and was always quite busy so not easy to get in. They should advertise both the spa and classes better to get more people to sign up.

Great location and friendly staff

We gave feedback at the location to the reception.

We stayed at the Colony Club for 5 nights as the second half of a split stay, having come directly from the O2 Beach Club. After a disappointing first half, the Colony Club completely restored our faith in the holiday — and in Barbados itself. CHECK-IN Warm, efficient and welcoming. Welcome drinks on arrival and staff who actually made you feel like guests rather than an inconvenience. What a difference. ROOMS We stayed in a 1-bedroom sea view suite which was fantastic — recently refurbished, beautifully appointed, and in a great spot right by the pool and beach. Exactly what you'd hope for. FOOD Excellent throughout, and genuinely varied. The Sunday buffet was a highlight — high quality, plentiful, and clearly well regarded locally given the number of Bajans who come specifically for it as a day out. That speaks volumes. The dinner on the sunset deck is a lovely touch — great service, beautiful setting, and a real sense of occasion without being stuffy. SERVICE The standout. Every single member of staff said hello when they passed you. They learned our names quickly and used them. When something wasn't quite right on our first evening (slow dinner service), a member of staff proactively came to apologise the following morning unprompted. That's the mark of a well-run hotel. Particularly impressive was the attitude towards our 2-year-old. Staff were genuinely warm and helpful with him throughout — happy to provide food outside of normal service hours without any fuss, and a lovely touch was the concierge offering him fish food to feed the fish in the lobby fountain, which he absolutely loved and talked about for days. CONCIERGE Really helpful and knowledgeable. Booked a number of excursions for us including a food tour and glass bottom boat trip, all smoothly arranged. Nothing was too much trouble. LOCATION Excellent. Easy walk into Holetown for restaurants, bars and the Limegrove shopping centre. You can also walk along the beach in either direction. Felt connected to the island rather than isolated. THE ONE DOWNSIDE — MIDGES Worth flagging honestly — there are a lot of midges, particularly in the evenings. The hotel acknowledged this and said they would be misting the grounds to help, but it was enough to affect outdoor comfort at times. Bring a good insect repellent and you'll be fine, but don't say you weren't warned. OVERALL The Colony Club is listed as 4 stars, one below the O2 we had just come from. It wasn't close. The service, food, attitude towards families and general attention to detail put it in a completely different league. We left genuinely sad to go and would return without hesitation. Highly recommended — just pack the bug spray.

We arrived after a week on Seabourn Ovation cruise which was awesome ! The service food entertainment and Staff made a great trip fantastic . We decided to stay at the Colony Club as we had stayed here a couple of years ago . We really like the hotel and looked forward to a few nights stay before returning home ! The hotel has had a complete refurbishment the room we have been allocated is very nice everything working and all new . Great Job It takes time to readjust to the Barbados slower pace of service and slickness it is still good but not amazing. The staff are nice people and work at the own pace a lot different to the Octavia Personnel. We arrived to the main swimming pool out of action due to a “Accident”!!! The pool is still full of water but taped off and it appears the staff are not up to speed if at all it is going to be back in working order before we leave ??? Oh well there is an alternative pool to use but not the point !

What a wonderful little gem this is! A real find! A relatively last minute booking as Middle East has issues! We were not disappointed. A charming resort with exceptional staff. Here with family for the first week and catering for the children was superb. Extremely clean, airy rooms with excellent air conditioning and facilities. Kids can’t wait to come back and catch more crabs in the rocks! Dining is of a very good standard - you won’t go hungry here! Room service very helpful. We have a few ongoing medical issues and everyone couldn’t have been more kind and attentive to our needs. There is ample opportunity to visit local bars and restaurants and taxis available through the hotel. The hotel provides singers/entertainment every evening and some are exceptional. A totally relaxed and happy environment. Beach furniture is of a good standard and very well staffed and spent most days just chilling by the beautiful Caribbean drinking cocktails! Not much more to say really we loved it and will be back!, You could say we arrived as strangers and left as friends!

We stayed at the Colony Club in mid February prior to going on a cruise around the eastern Caribbean. In the four to six weeks before our visit, we looked at some of the reviews here and were concerned about some of the things we read. Well, our experience overall was great and we do not recognise many of the negative comments posted by some other guests. We had a superior ocean view room which was beautifully appointed, spacious and spotlessly clean. The grounds are immaculate and very well maintained. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful especially those at breakfast who could not have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating. The food offerings at breakfast were excellent - very good quality and great choice. Many people mention that the room where the breakfast buffet is served is small, which it possibly is but this was never a problem except on our last day when a significant number of children arrived and, to put it bluntly, many of their parents allowed them to cause chaos by running around and getting in the way of other guests. Not a good idea when there’s hot food being served. There are a couple of negatives. First, while there are enough sun beds located around the grounds or on the beautiful beach, many selfish guests insist on “reserving” the best located beds and then not using them for several hours or indeed not at all. We suggested during our stay that the hotel should have a policy on guests not being able to do this but they seem to be reluctant to do so. Secondly, we ordered a taxi (through the hotel) to take us to a local restaurant and sadly, we were scammed. We’re not the first people to mention this in a review of the Colony Club. The hotel really needs to clamp down on this.

Beach side location

Food quality and choice

The Colony Club is a lovely well run hotel. The refurbishment is stylish and comfortable. The shower was enormous. Breakfast was good quality and we ate at the Hotel in the evening 4 times which speaks for itself. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is true that the best sunbed spots are taken early but there are enough to go round. Fresh towels are plentiful and available all day. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars was our experience at the end. We wanted a light lunch on Sunday before heading to the airport and we knew the all day menu was available. The restaurant did not want us there at all! The lovely steel band was playing and a $165 a head 3 course buffet was in full swing but that wasn’t appropriate with an hour to spare. We felt unwelcome which was a shame and it seemed a big deal to find a menu which you would expect to be on hand. This is a minor thing but I do recognise this sort of this from other reviews. Politeness is all we want. I do recommend the hotel and would return again.

The beds were very comfortable The en-suite bathroom was great with separate loo and huge shower. The gardens and fountains were beautiful. If was on a sandy beach. The staff were all amazing. Food and drinks delicious.

Nothing

We were three couples on a fabulous Caribbean getaway, and where better to stay than the newly refurbished Colony Club. The pools and Beach area were all sparkly blue and spotlessly clean. Food was plentiful and well presented. We enjoyed breakfast daily, and were really impressed with the great selection especially usually the sumptuous fresh fruits available. Our room was spotless, extremely comfortable and located near the Tennis court and Padel court. The only area that did not meet the high standards was the gym which is very small and has limited equipment. This could be bought in line with the rest of the hotel. Overall, it’s a big thumbs up from me!

We have just returned home from a five-day stay at the Colony Club after an eighteen-day cruise on Silversea. This storied resort has just reopened after a renovation, and the grounds are lovely, as was our large oceanfront room with a spacious verandah. The bottom line for us was that we could not wait to check out. We have stayed in a number of resorts on this platinum coast of Barbados, so we have a sense of what is available, and this one should not be a "luxury collection" Marriott property. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly about this resort. First, here is what was great bout this hotel. For a Bajan hotel, the staff were quite good—"Mariottized," as it were. The reception staff were outstanding: friendly, gracious, and accommodating. Most of the dining room staff were very nice as well. The beach attendants were also nice when they were around. The gardens are lovely, and the beach is one of the nicest along that coast. Beach chairs were plentiful as long as you got with the program and grabbed one before someone else threw a towel on one and promptly left for a few hours to do god knows what. The food was hit or miss. It started off god-awful, apart from the great club sandwiches at lunch. Valentine's Day dinner was quite nice, but far from five-star. Breakfast was horrendous. The food was mediocre, and the buffet space was so small that it was almost impossible to get near the food. The dining room and the buffet area were crawling with children running amok, screaming and crying. It was beyond awful. If you are travelling with children and you don't care who you disrespect or annoy, this might be the place for you. The ugly part of this hotel is that its descriptions do not indicate that it is for families. And if you are a parent who doesn't give a crap about how loud or obnoxious your children are to others, or if they run through dining rooms while people are eating, then go for it. If you are travelling as a couple and don't much care for other people's children, then run for the hills. Stay at The House. The food is better there anyway.

From the arrival at the security gate, the parking staff, the reception team, bar staff, waiters, cleaners and beach staff, service was outstanding. Rooms are spacious with superbly comfortable beds and huge showers. Food and drink are all great. Plenty of loungers around the pools and on the beach. Special mention to Wayne on the beach who was incredible.

A beautiful oasis of a hotel. We had a suite that was modern, immaculate and spacious. All staff were very helpful and the lagoon style pools are beautiful. However it is the beach that crowns it all - simply a Caribbean picture postcard paradise - stunning! Highly recommend

We are in the hotel now and I cannot believe some of the reviews I’ve been reading about this gorgeous hotel, it’s like paradise, right on the beach lovely room, amazing gardens and warm and friendly staff.. the food is lovely we have only had breakfast and lunch here and tend to go out in the evenings, great location for fabulous restaurants nearby. The only slight negative is it is pricey to stay here however I think this must be because of the location in the smartest area of Barbados. Would love to return next year and stay longer!

Fantastic hotel which has been very tastefully maintained to keep its original character whilst giving a feel of style, grace and openness. Live music every evening and what a talent the various artists are. But what makes this place with its own sandy beach and pools are the staff. They are kind helpful and totally engaging and the standard is in my opinion 10 out of 10. I would like to name Roseanne , Nicole and Suzette in particular what lovely ladies they are and made our Caribbean holiday in Barbados so thank you ladies and a big thank you to all the other staff too many to name. The rooms are of a very high standard and quality. Just excellent all round.

My partner and I stayed here on a beautiful winter break; the Colony Club certainly didn't disappoint. The location is great - the hotel is set directly on a beautiful beach and also walking distance from colourful Holetown with nice shops and restaurants if you fancy a trip out. The hotel itself is beautiful, full of character and has everything you would want including varied dining, a rum vault, gift shop and free watersports. The sea view room was clean and very comfortable with beautiful views. We particularly enjoyed watching the sun set from the shore. Hope to be back soon!

The hotel overall exceeded our expectations, however the check in process was a little painful as many of the rooms were not ready on time so there was quite a bit of waiting around. The staff did ensure we had everything we needed throughout and, after this, our stay was perfect in every way!

There is little doubt that The Colony Club is a beautiful place set on a wonderful beach and the rooms are lovely but for us this great location never gets close to five stars because of some very strange failings. Our first sense was that the restaurant staff appeared to resent their guests! To be fair, I will give you an example to illustrate the point- I ordered a glass of Malbec from four choices of red wines by the glass. 10 minutes later the waitress told me that Malbec was unavailable- so I asked for Merlot, 10 minutes later she returned saying that Merlot wasn’t available, so I asked for Cabernet Sauvignon which arrived straight out of the fridge. Now for the strange bit - my bill arrived with two glasses of wine - one Pinot Grigio and one Pinot Noir, neither of which I ordered! When the correct bill arrived it came with the words, “is that right now”? I am sure you have all experienced that tone! No apology or an admission of an error- certainly no five stars when two of four choices are missing- am I being unreasonable? The serving area for breakfast is so small everyone bumps into each other and are incredibly apologetic, as am I but it is way too small. In a review I read this week, the writer said that the hotel had nil atmosphere and he was sadly correct. The main reason is that the only restaurant on site is not five star and most guests eat out so how can the hotel generate atmosphere? Not possible. We were told by friends that next door was a better option for lunch as it had a far better more varied menu. We certainly agree, which is a terrible inditement which management has to address right now. The beach staff were brilliant and showed the staff in general how to treat guests properly. One really bizarre item that amused me no end was having the safe in a draw, which when opened led to a very “wonky” drawer. Certainly not what one would expect from a five star resort. I hate to be negative but if the Colony Club wants to be known and appreciated as a 5 star resort, it will have to up its game considerably.

The setting is beautiful but the hotel has no atmosphere .The room was large and beds are comfortable but dark day and night, it did not get much natural light during the day and there is not enough lamps at night. The corridor to get to the room was horrible and smelt dank. I didn't like the fact that staff thought it was ok to come to your room through the balcony so felt there was no privacy if you were on the ground floor this happened 3 times so always had to keep curtains drawn . The breakfast was very limited the eggs were cooked fresh but things like pancakes were like dry cardboard from how long they sat there, things did not get refilled often . Staff in general looked miserable and everything was an effort for them. Cocktails were very expensive as they were premade we sat and watched them all being delivered one day in big plastic bottles and they tasted like it. The food was very average and most people we spoke to go out to eat after the first night as nobody wants to eat there unless you have prepaid for it in the reservation but taxi are very expensive so please take that into account. It advertises its self as a luxury resort but in my opinion its not ,and you can stop it the cheaper all inclusive resorts in the chain then get a free water taxi to Colony Club to use the facilities and not pay the extra to stop there . We have stopped in luxury hotels all over the world and this wasn't one of them and I would never stop here again. The rooms were clean but on one day of our stay they cleaned the room and did turn down service at the same time as so late in the day . There was cleaning carts always blocking the tight corridors when you left your room. It does have a nice pool area but sunbeds were full of people from the other hotels we did spend time talking to them to check this. In general rooms are nice enough but dark pool area is nice but full of people that are staying in cheaper resorts, some staff are unhelpful. Food was mediocre as were the cocktails ,

We have traveled to many luxury resorts in the Caribbean, and this resort fell very short of expectations given the price and label. The service was poor. We were woken up nearly every morning at 9am (there is a time change so it was 8am back home and we have kids and were trying to sleep in on vacation) by housekeeping trying to clean our room. Each day I asked if they could come back later and each day they said yes and never cleaned our room. Pool/beach food and drink service was non-existent most of the time. The “spa” is a TINY building far away from the rest of the resort. Our massages were great. When I was getting mine, however, there were people cleaning and banging on the floors/walls the entire time. It was anything but a relaxing spa experience. There is no sauna. No hot tub (anywhere on the resort). Overall I would not recommend anyone visit this resort considering the high cost and bad service. Barbados was GREAT otherwise!!

We have just returned from a week’s holiday at the Colony Club. We stayed at the Colony before and we found the refurbishment to have been completed with tremendous care and thoughtfulness. The gardens and pools of the hotel are absolutely beautiful and amazing. Beach and the lovely Caribbean sea were just lovely with no issues with loungers. The room was lovely, quiet, spacious , immaculately clean and bathroom upgrade was very tastefully done. Breakfast was all very fresh, varied and great quality. Dinner was excellent, fresh, varied and good vegetarian options. Staff were very accommodating for specific dietary requirements. As for staff at the Colony Club, they are a credit to the hotel. Staff are friendly, professional and work extremely hard. This goes for gardeners, pool staff, reception staff, cleaners , waiters and waitresses. We hope to return to this charming and wonderful hotel before too long.

Marriott have done a good job in closing and fully refurbishing every part of this resort; it is a great upgrade from the Elegant Hotels' predecessor. The bedroom product really is 5-star, and beautiful. The whole hotel is very well designed with a nice modern yet historic touch to its colonial/plantation heritage. The reviews on TA say it all really, and the really negatives ones say more about the writer than the hotel... I liked and appreciated all parts of the resort. Yes, the beach is a little busy with sunbeds, but that means you can ALWAYS get one. Service sometimes can be hit and miss, but when you 'connect' with the team members they then look after you. I would definitely consider returning. But - I do have x3 issues with the hotel... 1) the wine list is far too over priced; even highend Lone Star or Fish Pot restaurants (with the same wines) are cheaper! 2) breakfast is excellent but the rest of the food (particularly dinner) is below par and does not impress - as well as being far too expensive for what it is. 3) lastly, I cannot understand how, with so much thought put into the design and quality of the bedroom product, that there is not a hook to hang your dressing gown/robe, or towel rails to hang up your towels once used and damp! Small point, and easily fixed, but it is irritating and messes up the look of the bathrooms by having to fling damp towels over the glass shower enclosures. So, rant on that over, I would definitely return for the many positives, and definitely if they had an 'all-inclusive' meal plan!

Despite other reviews.. we found virtually all of the staff helpful., courteous, and smiling. Chatting to them and having a bit of fun rather than treating them like servants went a long way! I emailed ahead to request a quiet sunny room and was rewarded with an upgrade.. a lovely room with a great view. We were on half board and the evening meals were superb. Breakfast buffet a bit crowded.. some food rather cold.. tea and coffee awful! Sun beds beach beds plentiful. The gardens are just Lovely, and little waterways and waterfalls soo pretty. The drinks and any extras were Expensive! Tip.. Walk down the beach to Snoweys, where the drinks are half the price, and you can snorkel from the beach in the marine reserve.

Just returned from a week at The Colony Club. Had a beautiful pool and garden room view with terrace and outside patio set amongst lush gardens- well maintained and natural without being manicured. Every member of staff was genuinely friendly and always had time to chat. Breakfasts were great made better by the warm welcome. The reception/ concierge were all super helpful with advice/ recommendations - anything at all. We found there was always plenty of space on the beach and you can take a walk down the beach to Folkestone Marine park to Snoweys or Sea and Sand for daytime drinks /food . Walk further along beach to Holetown etc. Buses frequent main highway so easy to get up to Speightstown or south. Thanks to all in Colony Club Team for your lovely, warm Barbados hospitality.

Fantastic hotel. The total refurbishment of the hotel has brought the Colony Club right up there as one of the best in the West Coast. Warm welcome, efficient and friendly front of house staff who could not do enough for you., Enjoyed a Junior Suite with great amenities, and a wonderful comfortable bed. Great space with plenty sun loungers round the pool or on the beach. Peaceful, elegant, great bars, and spectacular service from a very happy staff who clearly love working there and looking after guests. Highly recommend

We recently stayed at the newly refurbished Colony Club in Barbados and overall had a very pleasant experience, though with some notable drawbacks. The refurbishment has been done extremely well. The rooms were spotlessly clean, fresh, and comfortable, with thoughtful touches such as turn-down service, a well-stocked mini bar, and efficient room service. The hotel has retained its lovely colonial charm while sympathetically increasing the number of rooms—nothing feels overcrowded or overdeveloped. There is plenty of space throughout the property. The pool and recreational areas never felt busy, and there was always ample room on the beach, which made for a relaxed and calm atmosphere. A nice added bonus is the free boat rides to other hotels in the chain, which we really enjoyed. Several staff members truly stood out and deserve special mention:  Destiny on Reception was excellent—warm, professional, and welcoming. Nigel at meet and greet set a great first impression.  Maradona, always smiling, was a joy—eager, friendly, and brilliant when bringing drinks, welcome snacks, or ice cream. Donna at breakfast was lovely and attentive. Thomas on the beach was also great and Harrieta friendly and meticulous in cleaning our room. Unfortunately, the negatives mainly relate to food and service. Breakfast was poor compared to other places we have stayed on the island. While self-service is fine in principle, the options were quite limited, and the ‘hot’ items were often cold and appeared to have been sitting out for some time. Table service throughout the day was also very slow, both at breakfast and around the pool or beach. On several occasions we had to actively chase staff just to order drinks or even ask for water, which became frustrating. It was also noticeable that many staff appeared unhappy in their workplace—few smiles, and sometimes not even a simple good morning or good evening. This was a real shame, as it detracted from what is otherwise a beautiful and well-maintained hotel. In summary, the Colony Club has a lot going for it: a stunning refurbishment, generous space, and some truly excellent staff members. However, the inconsistent service and disappointing breakfast experience collectively let the hotel down for us. With improvements in these areas, it could easily be exceptional.

This hotel is lovely. Beautiful beach front location. Refurbished rooms. Amazing breakfasts every morning. Friendly staff.

We have lost count of how many times we have stayed at the Colony Club ( circa 14) and this visit will not be our last. The room refurbishments were very much needed and we were delighted with the changes. It was lovely to see so many of the staff were still there. Karene, Sandra, Dale, Corey, Matthew - too many to mention. There are some lovely new staff members such as Maradonna, a beach ambassador who smiles all day long. As with every hotel there are some issues that could be improved. One being the frustration that guests go out so early to pick sun loungers and not removing used towels when they leave. There was always enough sun loungers around the resort, however. It’s a great setting with an amazing beach with a laid back vibe and lovely, friendly staff that makes us return, time and time again.

Great location

Clean and mostly friendly

Massive Sun bed issues and scamming taxi drivers linked to hotel. Spoiled what would of been a great stay

There is no desk in the room which makes the Colony Club not a great place to stay for work trips which I make to Barbados several times a year. But the front desk staff and housekeeping staff are so lovely, I would still come back if we could get some sort of solution for the desk problem.

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The hotel is beautiful and it's right in front of one of the best beaches to snorkel in Barbados. The room was big, with a very comfortable bed, a massive shower and a safe in the room. The swimming pool is really pretty and we could access a small part of it directly from our room. Very nice cocktails served with sunset view. The room service had a reasonable price compared to other things, and both the hamburgers and the sandwitches were very tasty. We also tried the all day menu on our last day, and we enjoyed the tacos.

Low value for money was the main thing we observed, especially when it came to breakfast and dinner at the restaurant of the hotel. Breakfast offered many choices, but the quality of the food was subpar - some of the pastries were sugary but not tasty, and we found that the muffins were at times undercooked. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night, and the quality of the food did not justify the bill being so high, so we ended up having dinner elsewhere. We also didn't appreciate the incredibly high price of drinks and snacks in the mini bar, and ended up going to the supermarket. The service is slow and sometimes they forget about you - at breakfast we used to bet on which one of us would get their coffe/beverage after having finished the food (it was always at least one of us). However, we found this in most of the restaurants we've been in Barbados, so we actually got used to it after a couple of days and just chilled. We spent a lot of time snorkeling, and we knew we could borrow fins from the hotel - however, it was inconvenient that we had to bring them back after every swim, especially considering that the place where we borrowed them from closed at 4pm every day. I must say though that the guys were very nice, and when we came back from our swim later than the time of closure and brought back the fins the day after, they didn't make any fuss at all.

Large and recently renovated, it’s situated on a beach with amazing views and sunsets. The rooms are modern and decently priced for what you get.

The parking situation could be improved, as the only way to explore is by car (not very walkable to stores or restaurants nearby, aside from another hotel) and I had a hard time finding a place to park in the evening once or twice.

paid a serious amount of money to stay at the colony club, the hotel its self is what you would expect and alot of the staff are really nice and helpful,Especially the breakfast chef, is always makes sure everything is perfect. however this place has a serious sun bed issue (unless your a returning customer!!!) its impossible to get a front line chair on the beach without getting up between 6-7am and even then you could come back from breakfast and someone would of taken your belongings off. Thomas the beach attendant is so rude and clearly trying to keep returning customers happy with getting them beds whenever they want. The main issue and best advice i can give is do not under any circumstances use the taxis from the hotel. Totally over priced anyway but actually tried to double the price while on route!!!! we originally were charged $174 bds for a trip which usually costs $120bds but agreed to pay it with hotel. only to then be told on route that the $174 was now in US!!!! $348 bds on a taxi that cost $120bds getting to the hotel (in a range rover) tried contacting the hotel about all points and no reply at all, Wanted to deal with this direct with hotel but due to no reply have given me no option.

Beautiful resort on a stunning beach. However there are issues. Food is good but Ordered my meal at 6:30 and waited more than an hour despite being only 1 of 2 tables occupied at time of order. Getting your food cooked to order probably not going to happen even if you send it back. Limited options for meals as only one restaurant. Do not expect to get your room category as reserved. Reserved a 2 bed ocean view room. Got a one bed ocean view which was not suitable. After 4-5 hours moved to a 2 bed garden view room at the back of the resort. Room is lovely but not what I reserved. There is no enforcement of no chair reservations. By 7:30 am all chairs on the beach have towels on them but no people. Many do not get people until 12 and some people reserve oceanfront chairs and shade chairs so they have both options. No one does anything about this. Lots of pool towels. Majority of staff are lovely. No one explains inclusions or exclusions and there is no consistency. So a very mixed experience not sure if I would come back.

Hotel recently reopened after renovations. Although the rooms look refreshed and comfortable, the common areas don't seem to have been renovated at all, and if they were, the result is very unfortunate. The old infrastructure remains in the corridors and stairwells, which are narrow and poorly maintained. The restaurant service is terrible, starting with the menu which is a dirty photocopied sheet, ridiculously slow and the food quite bad, a staff that hates their job and can't wait to retire. Lack of training according to Bonvoy standards; after almost 2 months and two requests via email,I'm still waiting for my bill to be sent to me via email and my Bonvoy points to be credited in to my account.

Our visit was to say the least awful. The location is fantastic but the service and the quality of our drinks was appalling. I’m not even sure my rum sour had any rum in it. The staff were uninterested and the venue lacked any atmosphere whatsoever. I will never return to this establishment. Avoid visiting there are far better hotels nearby.

We come to Barbados often and visit hotels up and down the island. We visited Colony club many times before the renovation, and visited in September’25 we were impressed with the renovations and the food and looked forward to visiting again when it would be busier. Tonight Oh my word terrible !! The staff were not interested or friendly they do not want to be there - stood around talking and ignoring customers and the drinks were not drinkable !! 5 drinks 151$$ Bds The hotel had no atmosphere what so ever it was dead !!!!!! Not what you would expect at the busiest time of year - Absolutley awful

Facilities, landscaping, pools, beach

A bit pricey, hot tub

The ambience, the hotel staff, staff on the beach bar.

That outside visitors could walk into the beach lounge area and use the loungers without any restrictions.

We just completed a 2-night stay at the Colony Club, a Marriot Luxury Collection property, before a Ritz Carlton cruise departing out of Barbados. I am debating if this is a really good 3.5-star property or a bad 4-star property. The Good • Rooms - The rooms are recently renovated and quite nice and, for the most part, well thought out. We had a pool room and could go down a set of stairs and go into a pool right out our back door. Bedding was first class even the pillows were really good. Big shower and bathroom. • Check In and bell service – Both excellent. • People – The staff was friendly but not very efficient. • Location-Very easy to go to Holetown with many good restaurants (we really enjoyed Nisshi). The Not So Good • Beach/Pool Service – It is nonexistent. Typically, when we are staying at nicer beach resorts, they set up your chairs with towels when you arrive. Not at all the case here. We got to the beach, found chairs and then went to find towels. When we found them, we got the last 2 to put on our chairs and no more were added until much later in the day. Later, in the day guests were unstacking and moving their own beach chairs to where space was available as staff looked on. At a minimum, have enough beach/pool towels. No beach food and beverage service seemed to exist. They did one time in the five hours we were on the beach bring around frozen grapes which was nice, but there did not appear to be any beach or food service. You can go up to the bar and get your own drinks and take them back to your chairs (very 3 star). • Lunch at the restaurant beside the beach – It was impressively disorganized. There seemed to be no order as to who was responsible for which tables. It took 15 minutes to get drinks after we were seated. My husband actually went to the bar to get another drink because it took so long to get the first and no one seemed to notice our glasses were empty. When he got the bill, they charged us for the drinks he got and paid for at the bar since they were on the table. They removed the charge but this was typical of the experience. In all fairness, the food was pretty good. The breakfast buffet was pretty good. But again, inattentive service and all they had to do was fill our water glasses. Staff would benefit from some extensive training and some efficient processes put in place. My husband and I each have Ambassador status with Marriott and are very loyal to the brand. However, this hotel is supposed to be the nicest Marriott property on the island and it is lacking anything that feels like a luxury feel from a service perspective. Next time we would choose a different hotel brand for Barbados. The Coral Reef Club next door looked very much up to par.

Last time in Barbados we stayed at Fairmont which I thought was a lovely hotel but we wanted to try something different for this trip. Colony Club used to be independent, they closed for renovations and reopened in September as Luxury Collection brand but to be honest it's more in-between Autograph and LC, in other words they are not yet at luxury level. Some features are luxury such as the quality of the room but they messed it up with a split air conditioning unit. The hotel common areas are nice and look luxury. Some parts of the service are indeed better than at Fairmont, for example the General Manager came to greet us when we were feeding fish with children and he offered to take our family picture. But some other aspects fall short. For example there is no a la carte menu for breakfast and a very small cramped area for the buffet. Breakfast ends at 10am which is way too early for a resort of this nature and some items ran out at 9:30am and not replenished. Some staff are inadequately trained, I appreciated the bottle of champagne as welcome gift but they did not serve it in an ice bucket. So we had a warm bottle and it had been recently significantly shaken because as soon as I half untwisted the metal cord, the cork exploded. This ain't a bottle of red wine folks... But for me the biggest drawback was the upgrade as Bonvoy Ambassador Elite. The resort is built in the opposite direction of Fairmont in the sense that at Fairmont all rooms face the ocean and the hotel is built on a long waterfront property, but at Colony Club most rooms are inland and only a handful are at the far end of the resort and close to the water. Due to scarcity, they decided that their highest room category are the rooms near the ocean, ahead of suites inland. This is what they upgraded us to: we had second closest room to the ocean so very close but the view was still partially blocked by trees and nowhere near as good as Fairmont, where even standard rooms are so close to the water, in fact the closest to the water line as I have ever seen of any hotel in the world, it's quite unique. At Colony Club I cannot see any kind of upgrade which would make me feel I have a better room than anything I could have at Fairmont regardless if I get an upgrade there or not. It's that extreme.

Beautiful location on the west coach. Fantastic pool and general setting. Rooms are all refurbished to a nice standard. Peaceful beach setting to enjoy the sunsets.

Food still falls behind the quality of the hotel. Thankfully a lot of lovely restaurants in the area, but would be nice to enjoy more meals in the hotel. Expensive menu and average quality. Would suggest some bbq evenings to encourage guests to stay in with a good atmosphere. Lunch menu is good and enjoyable. Drinks are also quite expensive for what they are (despite being on Barbados where you expect higher prices).

We returned recently from an 8 night stay at Colony Club, our favourite hotel on the west coast. We first went there in 2007 and have returned many times since. First I feel I must mention the lovely staff. After the long closure for renovation, we were so pleased to see so many again who we remembered and who remembered us. We had such a warm welcome. We were afraid that many might have moved on. The extensive renovation is, we think, fantastic. The guest rooms - we had a garden view junior suite - are really beautiful, a lovely fresh new look, even down to the pretty china and kettles. Nice new re-designed bathrooms too. The Laguna restaurant and reception area look particularly good with the black and white tiled flooring and large pot plants around. The staff were pleased that we loved it, which was nice, they are obviously proud of it. Food is good - it always has been - and it's nice to know that they use their own 'home grown' produce. We actually dined in every evening, we have been out to so many restaurants in the past and couldn't be bothered booking restaurants and getting taxis as we were unfortunately only there 8 days and no hire car this time. There was entertainment every evening too, a singer or saxophonist - who was excellent. Happy hour between 4 pm and 6 pm has finished. Now it's 2 drinks for the price of one between 5 pm and 6 pm., although of course that could change. As far as I know that would be beer and cocktails, not wine. Colony Club is one of the few remaining hotels which is not all inclusive on the west coast. It is also the most reasonably priced, except perhaps for high season (Christmas to Easter), when prices everywhere go through the roof. We think it's the prettiest, with the beautifully landscaped gardens, freeform pools and lovely casuarina tree lined beach. The Sunset Deck beside the beach is great for watching the sunsets, drinking and dining. But it was a shame that the torches are no longer lit in the evening, maybe a safety issue with the parasols and trees. We would highly recommend this lovely and friendly hotel.

Having stayed many times in Barbados, I found this hotel by far the best, over the years,  I paid a brief visit this time to the other 5star hotels, none of them lived up to the overall quality of the colony. The manager, Alex, is especially good, and it shows from the very first meeting.  The staff all excellent throughout, including Wayne the head chef Overall, the refurbishment is great, with a few minor issues that will undoubtedly be fixed as soon as possible.

Overall it’s a nice hotel but there are issues. We really enjoyed our stay but doubt we would return. Firstly the good stuff. The gardens are stunning and beautifully maintained. There are several pools with planting around them. If you’re lucky you may get to see a monkey or two. The beach is decent and the reef just off the beach is amazing with a wide variety of reef fish, including a shoal of about 1,000 blue tangs. Take your snorkels! The free water sports are good - sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding. We also did a fantastic boat trip on the Calabaza. The hotel is only a 10 minute walk to Holetown with a big supermarket, gift shops and restaurants. On the whole the staff were very friendly but some of them lacked much knowledge about the hotel and activities, notably at Reception. I only saw someone at the Concierge desk twice in 12 days. The Rum Vault may be pricey but combines a rum education (by the excellent Corey) with 4 delicious cocktails and a gourmet meal. We also did the mixology class (with the fabulous Sherfilia) - US$40 each to make, and of course drink, a lot of cocktails. Much cheaper than the bar!! Now for the not so good. Our room was near tall trees at the back of the resort so was quite dark and the balcony was swarming with mosquitoes. Take bug spray. There is only one restaurant even though the website gives the impression that there are several. It’s expensive, on a par with the high end local restaurants, but not great quality (either in terms of food or service). Book outside - The Tides was our favourite but Lonestar, QP Bistro and Paul Owens were all good. In case you aren’t familiar with Barbados it is very expensive especially when the GBP is weak against the USD. Breakfast is ok but the servery area is half the size it needs to be so it’s always a scrum. They also charge for “speciality coffees”, so despite paying £40 for breakfast you have to pay another £6 for a machine made cappuccino. They offer activities but we only found out by accident after a few days as they don’t market them at all. The gym is small but thankfully I managed to get on a running machine every time I went. So all in all, a great venue but a few tweaks would make it better.

Here’s a tidied-up version of your review: --- I visited the Colony Club over 15 years ago for dinner and enjoyed the best mojito. More recently, we stayed for a week after the refurbishment and absolutely loved our experience! The staff were helpful and friendly, particularly attentive to young families. One guest in a wheelchair struggled with mobility, but the staff treated them with dignity and support, assisting them to the beach and restaurant. Our room was beautiful, and the gardens and pool were well-maintained. My only minor concern was that you need to get up early (around 6:30 AM) to secure a lounger on the beach, and there was a bit of hassle from individuals offering trips. Breakfast was good, but the buffet area was relatively small and could get chaotic when busy, especially near the omelette and hot food stations. Nevertheless, the restaurant staff were super attentive. I also found the all-day menu could use more creativity. As a Bonvoy member, I didn’t feel we were treated any differently or offered an upgrade (which we would have paid for), but we were satisfied with our garden view room. We were fortunate to be there on Independence Day and enjoyed Bajan-inspired options and an incredible steel band. Thank you to the amazing staff; we look forward to visiting again! --- Feel free to let me know if you would like any more

Visited Colony Club for drinks and a day stay. Very attentive staff,very comfortable sun loungers and good selection of drinks and food. As we discovered it’s not adults only, so be aware

We stayed at colony club in November 2022, when our daughter was eight months old. Whilst we enjoyed our last stay, it was noticeable that the resort had become tired. We have had a second child, and decided to return to see the changes that had been made. I will start with some disappointing niggles highlighted during our stay. 1) arranging taxis with Colony club direct is extortionate. We asked for an airport transfer on arrival, and was astonished when settling our invoice that they had charged us 410 BBD, the same journey returning to the airport arranged privately was quoted and charged at 190 BBD. This suggests that the hotel is ripping customers off and/or making a margin in fayres with their preferred taxi operators as this is unexplainable. If you attend colony club arrange your own taxis, or download one of the Taxi apps as it is much cheaper. 2) colony club have started adding mandatory 10% gratuity to all items, whether that be a latte at breakfast, room service, or going to sit at the poolside bar to order a drink. I do not agree with gratuity being imposed on customers, this should be discretionary, and it makes you wonder what you are actually paying £0000’s for in the first place? 2) the food menus, particularly the all day menus are pretty boring and lack any imagination. You can get pizza, burgers, chicken wraps and salad anywhere in the world. It would be nice if there were some more bajan options. With the negative aspects dealt with, our stay was otherwise enjoyable. We stayed in the same suite that we stayed in three years ago, so the refurbishment works was noticeable to us. The pool which was closed when we last attended, is now fully re-opened. The staff around colony club are very helpful, and it is nice to see that there are still familiar faces from the last time we attended.

We had such a nice stay at the colony club in this month ! We went in a group with a baby and toddler and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful whilst we were there. It was so nice to have so many lovely people around us to help us all enjoy our holiday. Our room was clean and had everything we needed, our housekeeper, Debra, was lovely and thought of everything for us and our toddler loved her ! The food was so tasty, lots of variety, we were all inclusive and were really happy with what they had to offer, lots of options, cooking on the grill in front of you for some buffet nights and other nights a menu to choose from. The restaurant staff were accomodating, I can’t remember all the names but Thankyou to Carol ! All the team from reception to gardening staff work so hard to keep the hotel looking amazing. We would love to go back again and will be recommending to all our family and friends. Thankyou

Recently renovated, the property, gardens and pools are beautiful. The room was luxurious and comfortable. It’s also on some of the best beachfront in Barbados.

Mist beautiful hotel ever. I came here in a mixed couples/business trip and we found it incredibile pretty, full of lush green vegetation, water falla and the most ora e fui beautiful beach. The hotel is recently renivated and everything is new and the decir is very tastefull and classy. Staff is very nice and attentive. I don’t give them the 5 starà because some of the new gadgets in the room don’t work well, i guess because they have never been tried before. Also because is very hard to find other food options besides the hotel and the food is quite expensive

We last stayed here four years ago and it was very tired but still had charm and lovely staff. Post refurbishment it has been beautifully and tastefully modernised, whilst keeping the charm and traditional touches. Our pool access room was gorgeous with a huge four poster bed - the most comfortable I think I’ve ever slept in. Brand new furniture, a freestanding double shower and a lovely terrace overlooking one of the pools and the garden area: Staff are still wonderful - attentive and friendly - and the gym has had a welcome upgrade which we made full use of. The food was very good and they still make the best Mai Tai I’ve ever tasted! I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Barbados and thank you Marriott for not making it all inclusive.

We have just returned from a week at the CC celebrating our wedding anniversary, and had a wonderful time. The hotel has recently reopened following a major refurbishment of all 96 rooms. Our room overlooked the main pool and beach and had all the facilities you could ever wish for. A special mention for Nicole and Debra in the restaurant, who made sure that my wife’s allergies were catered for each morning when ordering an omelette. Looking forward to returning next year.

The hotel was OK. I was surprised that given the price, a lot of the rooms don’t have an elevator, I was on the 3rd floor. It was fine for me but I found it odd. The rooms are nicely renovated, but there are two giant TV’s in the room and I couldn’t get them to work unless I left them both on, this was pretty annoying. Luckily the place was empty because it is a lot jammed into a small site. I’m glad I wasn’t here for a long vacation, for 2 night it was fine. Would not go back,

This place was shut for 2 years for refurbishment. The only thing refurbished is the pricing. Majority of the staff are unhelpful, unhappy, slow and generally disinterested including the GM. They don’t want to be there so my advice is AVOID if you want a happy holiday and a great experience in Barbados.

The staff were exceptional, they addressed any concerns that i had. Alex the manager remained attentive to the guests. There were lots of welcoming and kind moments.

I had the chance to visit Colony Club Barbados during its first week after renovation. The grounds were great they really refurbed the space. Food I had breakfast and room service, for breakfast every day there were new dishes and everything tasted great especially the bajan cherry juice. I was able to order Hopscotch delivery & Cheffet to the resort, next time I would love to try the on-site restaurants. Beach Amazing there was no seaweed and there were lots of space on the beach. It looks like other Marriott resorts were able to visit so it got a bit busy but there were plenty of chairs. Rooms I arrived early and my room was ready within 30 mins of arrival the team was very accommodating. They were spotless and had very nice finishing the new renovation come with brand new furniture. I had a swim out the water was perfect temp and the patio table was a bonus. Overall I think this was a great resort to spend the end of my vacation and would go back.

Staying at colony club for 10 days everyone and mean everyone couldn’t do enough for us Gillian one of the managers got a tshirt made with a tiger on it and his name for my grandson some of the names I remember was Ryan Sonia Sydney sandie heather Tyrone chad monica and many more and all the cleaning staff rooms were kept immaculate food was fab a big thank you to the chefs well presented and delicious and always came out to speak to us nothing was any trouble to cook something different there was 7 in party Alex the general manager always said hello everyone always took the time to speak to us if I was to mark the hotel it would be a 10/10 will be back next year

Very good

Nothing

Property was very quiet due to upcoming renovations over all , very nice love hearing the sound of the waves at night when you sleep.

Since this is the last month of operation for the hotel before it closes for a year long renovation project we were blessed with a lot of peace and quiet. The staff, despite their pending furlough, was attentive and caring. Looking forward to the reopening in 2025. It’s a great beach location

The concierge was the best.

Relaxed elegant hotel with a stunning beach. The gardens are beautiful and luscious with well placed sun loungers around the pool providing a little shade when needed. The staff were friendly and housekeeping super helpful. Lovely to have lunch on the deck with a sea view. There were enough varied vegetarian options. A shout out must go to Jamar and his team at the water centre - we loved water skiing.

Firstly, after reading some reviews I was a little shocked and our experience doesn’t compare to some. We had a suite and apart from the bathroom been very dated and the bath been dangerous to get in/out for a shower (we had no separate shower) bath also looked like it was about to fall through 🙈(room 216) the room was lovely and always cleaned well by a lovely friendly lady. 2 bottles of water provided each evening was also an added bonus. Air conditioning was good and the room nice and cool. Breakfast was really nice and always hot. The birds are something else! Whilst eating you have birds flying everywhere and landing on your table. You can’t leave your food unattended or the birds will be on it in seconds. Bird droppings also on tables. I think this is something that should be looked into during the refurb. We would have given 4 stars but the hotel is let down by this. Barring one member of staff all are friendly and happy to help, We found Heather very rude! The pools are lovely, although the back pool could do with a good clean. We used the pool at the front which was ok. The gardens are kept lovely also. Pool towels provided and plenty of fresh ones available. The beach is really nice and free water sports as an added bonus. The pool bar is way overpriced and such a shame as we only purchased drinks during happy hour after getting stung by a huge bar bill on our first evening! 2 bottles of beer, 2 double baileys and 2 Jack Daniel’s £130. This was British pounds not Dollars or Barbados dollars! Hence another reason why we never give 4 stars. Although we wouldn’t return, but this is mainly down to the choice of not holidaying in Barbados again I do think some reviews are a bit harsh given our experience. Oh and get that poor budgie some toys bless her.