Butterfly Beach Hotel

Overall we would recommend Butterfly Beach Hotel. Good points are: value for money, location on the beach, great breakfast selection, lovely long pool area, great food in the restaurant (it's quite expensive - but then Barbados is expensive for food generally) and it's a short walk to Oistins, as well as not far from Lawrence Gap and Bridgetown. Also, worthy of note - the management is responsive. However, not everyone on the team is polite and friendly! Week 1 we were shocked at how poorly we were treated. Especially as so many before had said how lovely the staff was. Then we saw the review from someone who had just stayed - saying the front of house team were not polite - and speaking to another guest who had stayed before, she shared the same complaint. However, we did see a marked improvement in week 2 - one lady in the restaurant compeltely disappeared - thank goodness! As did a man who had been super rude on reception... The team that were left changed too - they started to smile more... and acted less like they were doing us a favour by being there. We noticed a massive difference in the mood of the team at the second welcome drinks (Mondays) to the one we had been at a week earlier. Also, when we needed to change rooms the Manager was understanding and made it happen straight away. We were very grateful for this. What I would say though is, because some of the team had been so bad on week 1, week 2 seemed SO much better - but there is definitely still room for improvement! They could be much more helpful - offering tips where to visit and just generally having a sunny demeanour to match the surroundings. Even after the changes at the end of week 1, one of the housekeepers had a go at my husband because we hadn't left our room yet to clean it - she really went for it! And another lady on reception just stared at us blankly when we asked a simple question... However, I have to give credit to another housekeeper - her name is Nicole - she was super lovely... as was Lynette (front of house) and the lady with the glasses on reception (can't remember her name) - it just makes such a difference to your day (and your holiday) when you are spoken to nicely! :) All in all we would return. If we did, we would book a ground floor room in front of the long pool - it's a lovely quiet spot. Couple of other things to mention: there should be a basic food menu available on the evenings where there are 'platters' - the platters are lovely, but be helpful to have some basics to choose from as well - especially for kids. Maps for guests would also be an added bonus and the live music is far too loud - you can't hear to be able to speak to each other, so we avoided on the other nights they were on - which is a shame, because the musicians themselves were really talented. And finally, please do not worry about the seaweed or the weather forecasts. The former - there was a bit by the hotel on day 1 and 2, but all along the west coast the beaches were perfect - absolutely glorious! And the weather showed rain every day and little sun - there was hardly any rain and gorgeous sunshine all the time. It really is a lovely spot and a beautiful island :) Read less

The hotel boasts a prime beachfront location, though the water entry may be somewhat rocky. Its proximity to the main road offers convenient access to public transportation. Furthermore, various dining establishments are within walking distance. The property features a pleasant pool. However, luggage carts require maintenance. The overall condition of the property appears dated relative to the pricing structure. Ample parking is available. The front desk staff is noted for their friendliness. Housekeeping services necessitate a review, as the cleanliness is not consistently satisfactory. Towels require upgrading due to their condition. The guest rooms are relatively compact. Read less

Been coming to Barbados for 38 years, and stayed at the Butterfly Beach about 10 times. It’s a home from home for us, and absolutely love it. The only reason i have not given 5 on the reviews is due to the new bar/restaurant staff, who we found to be rude, unfriendly and put out if you asked to be served. Management need to sort front of house staff out asap. Read less

This is our 5th trip back to Butterfly Beach Hotel travelling with 2 adults and 3 children (plus grandparents in their own room). The location on the beach itself is wonderful with beach access from both sides of the property. The Reef restaurant offers a wide variety of food options: breakfast, the usual lunch staples and evening menus that change daily - all very reasonably priced. Entertainment is on offer most evenings and happy hours twice a day. The rum punch is excellent! What really makes this place though are the wonderful people who work here. Friendly and caring, the Bajan welcome is lovely. John in particular, has gone out of his way to make sure our younger 2 children are having as much fun as mum and dad. All staff, from front desk to housekeeping are a true asset to this family friendly hotel. We booked the Penthouse apartment this time around, with a large living and dining area, a full kitchen and 2 very large en-suite bedrooms. The beds are very large and extremely comfortable. The wrap-around terrace for our apartment is enormous, with sun-beds for 6 and ample room to dine outside to admire the outstanding view. Some previous reviews note that there are not many other dining options nearby. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. We’ve used the handy ZRs in the past (cheap, convenient and SO much fun!) to reach nearby areas such as Rockley (Accra) or a little further to Carlisle Bay. Oistins is on your doorstep - 10 minute stroll, with a well stocked supermarket if you need it. We’ve hired a car over the last few times to explore the island. Definitely worth the effort to see beyond the gorgeous beaches. Visiting Butterfly Beach is a no brainer. See you Summer 2026 - we’ve already booked! Read less