What a lovely gem that is close in walking distance to a beautiful beach, many restaurants, and all the Barbados action you could ask for! This is a guest house that has all the facilities needed to ensure an amazing stay! The room was spacious, clean, and so comfortable; also with a sizable shared kitchen for full use. There is a warm & welcoming atmosphere from the moment I arrived through the time I left. I highly recommend their convenient pick up service from the airport as it was seamless & a fair price; just perfect for a late arrival when I wouldn’t have known where I was going. I highly recommend Dover Inn Guest House and Apartments. You will love the nicely manicured yard, flowers, trees, turtles, and wildlife. Also there are monkeys in the area and the owner was kind enough to make sure I caught sight of them. Just an amazing gesture adding to a perfect stay!

Stayed in April 2024

Iris is a lovely lady who hails from Switzerland, the No.1 country for hospitality and hotel management so her place is just as clean as any 5 star hotel, if not more so. It was also well protected so no mosquitoes or other insects could get in. The place looks better in real life than in the photos and it's a short walk to the beach & main bus route.

Stayed in April 2024

Not the host's fault, but there are ongoing building works next door. Was mildly annoying at times. Hard to say how it'll affect the apartments once the works are completed - will clearly obstruct the view, but shouldn't be too bad.

Everything exactly as described; photos are a true representation of the apartments. Also, comfortable mattress. Spacious terrace with a table, chairs, and a lounger, as well as a small rack for drying clothes. Iris is an excellent, friendly host. They can also arrange airport pickup without any extra charges. Would stay again. Can recommend the studio apartments for a single traveller or a couple who wish to keep to a budget on a longer visit. (Should be obvious that if one wants AI and/or a hotel with, say, a swimming pool, etc., then one should look elsewhere - plenty of those options around.) The guesthouse itself is located within a couple of minutes walk from the beach (Dover beach and extensions are the nearest). A small supermarket, an ATM, a pharmacy, and some local vendors selling fruits and vegetables are within a relaxed 5 min walk distance. About 2-3 min to the Maxwell main road where all the Oistins - Bridgetown buses stop. St Lawrence Gap with all its bars and restaurants is just next door, too. (The Gap is known as the area to go out.) In general, an excellent location on the South coast.

Stayed in March 2024

The moment I walked out of Barbados airport and I saw Iris's sons big smile that welcomed me, I new it was all going to be just perfect . With so much soul and warmth throughout the guesthouse , and the most majestic surrounding natural beauty . vibrant flowers , trees , monkeys , birds lizards , and my favourite. Spotted in the evening ; fireflies. The location was close to everything you could need , just a 5 min picturesque walk to the surreal holiday brochure like beach with white sands , clear waters full of fish and turtles . I can only describe this place as ethereal, I woke up everyday and felt like I was still dreaming . There's everything you need at your fingertips, a coffee shop, supermarket and bars all within 10 minutes from the home stay . My room was so bright and breezy , super clean and the choice between a ceiling fan and a powerful air-con machine both came in handy. I am solo female traveller, therefor there were plenty of things that I had been slightly anxious about before visiting . All of my worries completely disappeared the moment I met Iris and her Son . They went above and beyond with telling me local information and directions and all the advice I could have needed . With great communication throughout the trip and booking process . A real home from home . Being back in England I actually feel home sick for the Dolphin Inn. I would like to say thank you so much for having me and sharing your beautiful home with me . I would and have already fully recommended your guest house. I hope that one day I can come back and visit . Until next time, All the Blessed ! Amy

Stayed in March 2024

We stayed in apartment 1 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was spacious, very clean, with everything we needed. It had a large balcony and we loved having monkeys as an occasional visitor. It was about a 5 minute walk to the Gap where there were numerous bars and restaurants. Iris was a wonderful host who made us feel very welcome. Overall we had a fantastic holiday and would highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

If I had to give something it would be the pillows was a bit to big (for me) This did not affect our stay at all, we will 100% be back.

Iris was amazing, location wise house was perfect a short walk to beach and bars, but fair enough not to hear any of it. The house was kept clean.

Stayed in March 2024

I loved staying here! Very comfortable and well-equipped apartment, excellent location and great hospitality

Stayed in March 2024

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Very homely. Everything I needed was there ,, knowing iris was upstairs helped with me being a single traveller.

Stayed in March 2024

I wish we got to see the monkeys more that live in the back… otherwise I don’t have anything negative to say.

The property was spotless inside and outside. It was also extremely quiet and a short walk to all Barbados has to offer- beach, st Lawrence gap, etc. The beds were extremely comfortable to sleep in the bathroom / shower were excellent.

Stayed in February 2024

Loved everything. All expectations exceeded.

Authentic, genuine, kind and caring - Dolphin Inn offers the true spirit of Barbados in a premium location, minutes from the beaches and big hotels of St Lawrence Gap. Iris and Ron are warm and knowledgeable hosts - kind and reliable and happy to answer questions and equally welcoming to people who just want to do their own thing. I travelled alone and felt safe and secure at all times. Iris and Ron arranged my airport pick-up and drop-offs too - and everything ran like clockwork. The authentic charm of my apartment (spotlessly clean, air-conditioned with a huge balcony and everything needed in a holiday home-from-home) felt far more real than a soulless room in a big hotel, where you could be anywhere in the world. I was 100% in Barbados at Dolphin Inn. My huge thanks to Iris and Ron for a wonderful stay - Dolphin Inn is an absolute gem!

Stayed in February 2024

Great location, very clean

Stayed in February 2024

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Highly recommended

Stayed in December 2023

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Iris and her family made sure everything was perfect and went smoothly, from the airport pick-up to the entire stay. Cleanliness, convenient, great location for getting around as it is close to restaurants, shops and the beach.

Stayed in January 2024

Iris was dedicated to making sure that everything went smoothly for a wonderful vacation in Barbados from the pick up at the airport late night to the drop off for five days later everything was spectacular.

Stayed in December 2023

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Iris was so helpful and was always on hand for advice and information. She was particularly helpful as we needed a late check out and went out of her way to accomodate us. Would definitely return here.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

The location is great

Stayed in December 2023

Very warm welcome from Iris and her family. Communication before I flew out was great, and iris answered all my questions on arrival, including all the local information I required.

Stayed in November 2023

All good

Iris is a fantastic host - warm welcome on arrival & as it was a quiet period she upgraded my room & what was very much appreciated was on checkout day I could remain with my room until I departed in the evening for the airport. Location also was good with several beaches within easy reach & local buses along the coast. Would hope to stay there again in the future

Stayed in November 2023

Wonderful guest house close to the beach and local amenities. Clean and well equipped throughout and a warm welcome from Iris, who is happy to provide local advice and information.

Stayed in April 2023

The facility was great, very clean and comfortable, in a nice area close to many amenities+the beach as well as easy bus transportation. Iris+Ron were very helpful and kind. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in March 2023

I can think of nothing to dislike at all as the Dolphin Inn is just my cup of tea and I enjoyed it a lot.

The room was very comfortable and very clean, the lounge area with television was a nice place to relax and watch either live TV or YouTube or Netflix. It has a shared kitchen and you get an allocated space in the large fridge. There are plenty of utensils, crockery and pots and pans to make use of. An excellent host who really went the extra mile in being friendly.

Stayed in March 2023

Iris is a wonderful host and the location of the Guesthouse is excellent.

Stayed in February 2023

excellent location - very convenient to go to the beach / in and out of Bridgetown & surroundings; close to nice restaurants & bars; super friendly hosts Iris and her son Ron were very helpful and welcoming; comfortable room; highly recommend Iris’s place for your stay in Barbados!

Stayed in February 2023

excellent care of guests

great location with all the things you need for self catering

Stayed in January 2023