We randomly picked this resort for our Barbados trip from August 9th to August 16th, and overall had a really great experience. It was my boyfriend and me, and although it’s a family resort, we still really enjoyed our stay. I’ve been to many resorts, hardly ever write reviews, but had to write one for Turtle Beach.
The resort is located on the south side of the island, and it’s currently high season for sargassum, so unfortunately we did not use their beach. That being said, you’re able to use the amenities at their sister properties, which is a huge plus. We personally didn’t because we already had our entire week planned out. The pools are exceptionally clean and enjoyed a full relaxing pool day. They also offer a shuttle to Oistins Fish Fry on Fridays for a small fee, which we thought was a great and convenient touch. Oistins is a MUST—delicious and such a fun experience!
The hotel is also not far from other beautiful beaches, so it was very easy to hop on a bus or take a short cab ride to explore other parts of the island. St. Lawrence Gap is only a few minutes away as well. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it there because we were so tired, but definitely next time!
The absolute standout was the staff. I cannot say enough good things about them. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely lovely throughout our entire stay. They really made the experience that much better.
A huge shoutout to Ikeel from the activities desk, who helped me book a catamaran trip when another company canceled on me the day before. He truly went above and beyond! A special thank you to Dionne, Elizabeth, Patricia, Juliet, Karen, Winston, Dane, and ALL of the bartenders, waitstaff, groundskeepers, front desk, concierge, environmental —EVERYONE— for making our stay so enjoyable. I’m terribly sorry for forgetting some names! There were so many people who made us feel welcome and taken care of. (I should have written out a list! 🥰 )
The food was pretty good. We aren’t the type to come to an all-inclusive and gorge on food—we prefer local cuisine and trying different things, so having a massive selection wasn’t particularly important to us. There was always something we enjoyed. There was also music entertainment during dinner hours, which was super relaxing while enjoying our meal and/or a cocktail. I always went to bed with a happy belly 😁
One of my FAVORITE parts was the coffee café. Having a freshly made espresso or cappuccino every morning was such a treat, and the ice cream parlor is a nice touch too :)
Our room was comfortable, clean, and updated. I’m going to miss sleeping in that bed! The bathroom was great and the shower was perfect. I actually appreciated that the resort isn’t enormous. Everything is easy to get to, and you’re not walking far just to reach the lobby, pools, restaurants, other amenities, or front desk.
Overall, we had a really nice stay. The wonderful staff, convenient size, good food, coffee café, transportation to the sister resorts and Oistins, and easy access to other beaches definitely made up for the seaweed situation on the south coast. I’d absolutely recommend it, especially if you prefer a relaxed resort and want a good home base for exploring Barbados.
We’ll be back. Thank you for such a wonderful stay! 🇧🇧🩵🐠🐟🐚
Oh, I loved the toiletries so much.. I ordered them as soon as we landed back home 😂🤣
