St James, BB24007 Saint James, Barbados
#50 of 62 hotels in Saint James
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.3
Value for money
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 April 2024
Lottie
United KingdomSome areas are a little tired and whilst the facilities and meals are great for families those looking for a quieter venue during school holidays might prefer to stay elsewhere.
The location and friendly staff make this hotel a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Philip
United KingdomAs the owners are aware, most of the property is somewhat shabby and in need of a refresh. I understand that this is planned for 2025.
The staff were all helpful and friendly. The food was generally very good. The water taxi shuttle between the other Elegant hotels is a lovely way to add variety to the holiday. We loved the "chic" vibe of the property - please don't change that with next year's renovation!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomVery restful- great food and choice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomSold hotel on fact you had free water skiing and activities, each day we went to beach to be told weather not good! So nothing on offer!
Location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Michael
United KingdomVery over priced for a 4* hotel
Location was great
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Peter
United KingdomIt needs maintenance particularly on the electrical side. Seem to have a plumbing problem. Just needs a proper update and repairs to broken tiles etc.
The staff, the room and the food
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Agustin
PanamaThe food is not so good, especially at lunch time. Dinners have better food options and are mostly OK.
The location is great, the beach is beautiful and the water is clear with small waves. Ideal for small children. The included water sports were amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Cereda
ItalyBeach deckchair
Beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
George
United KingdomIt was tired, not very clean, food wasn’t very good, pools weren’t very inviting
Location, room, kids club, water sports, gym
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Andrew
United StatesAfter third day during our stay waiting time for dinner became extremely long.
Breakfast was very good. A good mixture of classic breakfast choices as well caribean choices.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Sian
United KingdomBathrooms
Staff excellent Location excellent Kids Club excellent Food excellent Sports excellent Room excellent but bathrooms poor
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Regan
United Stateslittle food variety ran out of ice
location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Lucinda
United KingdomRooms need updating and were a little small. Some of our possessions were stolen whilst we were there
Food good staff mainly good
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Wahid
Trinidad and TobagoStaff, food was excellent. Rooms were disappointing . Management needs to be a bit more accommodating ,as there are a lot of choices that can be made.Service beyond the call is what most people look for,esppecially when they stay at other resorts and can compare.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Alain
CanadaThat there are no chairs with shade and food could be improved.
The villas are very comfortable, breakfast offers choices and it was interesting to have the possibility to go to thé tamarind to have lunch. It was good. Nice beach even if it is small. Animation is great.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Lizhu
United KingdomThe price of 1,400 dollars a night makes me feel overcharged
There is nice beach with variety of water sports, staff are friendly and pleasant
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Timothy
Jerseyjust buffet restaurant
the relaxing charm
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Maureen
United StatesRunny eggs. Mini hot dogs. Clumped bacon
Breakfast was fair to good
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 August 2022
Alice
United StatesThe rooms are a bit outdated and in need of repairs - especially bathrooms (plumbing barely worked). Some staff members especially in the breakfast shift were downright rude. We were initially assigned to a garden view room although we booked an ocean view one - and the 'error' was corrected only on the 3rd day of our stay after the other party left, and many long conversations. It took between 1.5 and 2.25 hours to have lunch/dinner at the ala carte restaurant - with nerve wrecking pauses between the appetizer and the main course. Only once were we able to book a seat at the buffet style dinner - we were constantly told that the place was booked. Also very much unlike a vacation - all dinners would need to be booked. Food is a hit or miss, but mostly miss. Some of the meals were downright inedible. Portions in the ala carte restaurant were ridiculously small (i.e. an appetizer had only 3 calamary rings of 5mm each. Children's menu has only unhealthy choices. The coffee would arrive almost by the end of the meal at breakfasts, and sometimes would not arrive at all. Our mini-fridge was replenished only once with 3 bottles of water, and never again, despite asking the housekeeping staff. There are espresso machines in the rooms however there were coffee pods only on the first day, and never again. The staff at the bars takes pleasure in making you wait and wait and wait for the drink you ordered while they chat with each other. There is a ridiculously small area in the beach left for people to swim - the rest is either very rocky (with boulders in fact) or marked for boats.
The one thing that is very rare and I truly appreciated was the fact that playing radio was not allowed in the hotel - which was a blessing as we were not subjected to others' musical tastes. The complimentary water sports are a great addition. Although the hotel was almost full it did not feel congested and there were always available chairs at the beach or by the pool. The pools, the beach and all common areas were very clean and neat. Some staff members were very pleasant to deal with. The view from our ocean-view room was more than beautiful.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 7 December 2021
Simon
United Kingdompebbles on beach as you walk in the water
friendly staff
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 25 July 2021
Stewart
United StatesStephen and Raheem great staff
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Tracey
United KingdomLittle bit tired
Nice friendly hotel. Great value for money in good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Soriya
United StatesNothing
All you staff were friendly made us feel like family and at hone I loved this visit and will definitely be returning
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Maria
United KingdomThe food was definitely buffet style, and could have been a bit more varied. We didn’t try the restaurants at the other hotels in the group which may have offered more variety.
Great location and outdoor space. Friendly staff. We were upgraded to a larger suite on arrival which was very spacious. The finishes in the room were a little dated but we knew ahead of time that the rooms are due a refurb shortly. We had a great holiday and would happily come again!
Stayed in March 2024
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