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Beautiful hotel in an old world colonial style, some people are moaning on here that it's "old fashioned" well the clue is in the name people, if you want ultra modern go to a generic Hilton, this is a stunning hotel which is lost on people like you anyway. We really couldn't fault the place, it was lovely and relaxing and the food was first rate as were the staff.  I just hope that the renovations don't change the style of the hotel and rooms too much because let's face it, you can get corporate hotels anywhere, but the Colony Club is a unique gem!

Lovely, old world hotel in a fabulous setting....

We stayed here for six days in December 2023. We had a swim up room which really amazing. We were right in front of the waterfall. The accommodation was to a very high standard and the staff were really friendly. In our opinion the swim up rooms are the best rooms in the hotel. Parts of the hotel could do with a lick of paint I believe the hotel is going to be refurbished at some point this year.

Our room came with breakfast, which was nice, but the service in the restaurant was very slow and sometimes we had to wait quite awhile to be seated. Slow service was also the case with lunch and dinner when we did dine at the hotel but the staff are friendly and did apologise. 

The hotel is situated on the platinum West Coast of Barbados, we couldn’t fault it. We did walk along the boardwalk a couple of times into Holetown.

We would stay here again and book a swim up room.

Winter Sun 2023

This hotel has a wonderful location and character which we very much appreciated. Our room was well furnished, spacious and comfortable.  There is an intimate feel to the hotel even though it is spacious and it is visually very attractive.  We particularly liked the gardens and grounds which are kept in very good condition and contribute to a feeling of tranquility.  We found the staff to be friendly and usually keen to be helpful.  The beach is a feature of the hotel.  The sun-loungers were comfortable and the hotel security staff provide a reassuring presence.
The quality of food was very good, both at breakfast and dinner but we found the menu range much more limited than on previous visits.  Arriving for dinner in the evening we experienced groups of people still eating the all day menu and dressed in beachwear which detracted from the evening dining experience.
We intend to visit after the refurbishment and very much hope that Marriott can retain the traditional character and charm of this hotel whilst upgrading the physical environment.  We have great affection for this hotel and we know many other do too.  We hope any changes are introduced with careful regard to the hotels existing reputation.

Relaxing and sensual experience

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.

Drinks massively overpriced.

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.

Beautiful & relaxed - a little bit of paradise

This splendid family refuge enjoys a prime location on the popular platinum west coast, one of the best places of Barbados, with its beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife and excellent shopping and dining venues.  Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is only a 20-minute drive away. This air-conditioned hotel is a timeless retreat, set in the restored building of a former Colonial Club. It is ideal for couples seeking tranquillity and relaxation, honeymooners looking for romance and families wanting to spend quality time together. The tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites offer a fresh and charming atmosphere with luxurious furnishings and state-of-the-art amenities such as marble bathrooms, Nespresso machines and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel offers a diverse selection of exquisite dining options from over the world as well as a wide range of activities and entertainment options, including four lagoon-style swimming pools, two tennis courts, different excursions, water sports and much more.

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