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We had a really enjoyable stay at Bougainvillea Barbados overall. The resort has a lovely relaxed feel, the beach is beautiful and there are some genuinely fantastic members of staff. There are, however, a few areas where I think improvements could make the experience even better. Arrival We received a pleasant welcome with drinks on arrival. A special mention to Rashad, the porter, who was extremely helpful, polite and welcoming. Our room The room was spacious and airy, with a decent-sized bed and bathroom. The kitchenette was clean and had enough cutlery and utensils for our needs. We also had everything we needed — plenty of toilet roll, washing-up liquid, towels, an iron and a safe, all of which were in good condition and worked well. The air conditioning was also very good. The TV had lots of channels, although the picture quality wasn’t particularly good and there were quite a few very old shows being shown. Outdoor shower This is one area I think could definitely be improved. There was only one outdoor shower and the water pressure wasn’t great. With guests coming off the beach covered in sand, I think having two showers would make much more sense. There were times when people were waiting to use it, which was a little off-putting. Kalabash Restaurant A big shout-out to Juliette, Kadijah, Nicole and Zakiyah they were all fantastic and provided great service. The downside was the long wait for food and, at times, the wait for the bill, which could be frustrating. Prices were reasonable overall. One thing I would strongly recommend is putting up a clear sign saying “Please do not feed the cats.” We saw people feeding the cats around the restaurant, which I didn’t feel was particularly hygienic. There may also be guests with cat allergies, and these are wild cats, so I think this should be addressed. Pool & Pool Bar The pool is a decent size, although I think it could become quite hectic during peak periods, particularly with lots of children, floats and water toys. The pool bar could also benefit from additional staff when busy. Having just one bartender makes it difficult for the service to be quick. Big up to Hosea, though great service! Beach The beach was absolutely beautiful and definitely one of the highlights of the holiday. We did have a few days where there was quite a lot of smelly seaweed, but this appeared to be due to the strong winds and rough waves, so obviously not something the hotel can control. The towel station staff were lovely and a particular highlight was being handed cold flannels such a simple thing but incredibly soothing in the heat! Getting around Taxis were fairly easy to get, although we later discovered the Ubers were a much cheaper way of getting around. We did have two occasions where we were quoted one price for a taxi but charged slightly more at the end. My advice would be to confirm the exact price before setting off. We also went to Sheraton Mall for food. Massy supermarket was quite pricey, and I did wish there was a larger, more affordable supermarket option nearby. Be prepared for “island time” when eating out generally! Service was quite slow in most of the food places we visited, so don’t expect everything to be quick. Overall We had a lovely stay at Bougainvillea Barbados. The beautiful beach, spacious rooms, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff were the biggest positives for us. There are definitely some relatively simple things that could improve the experience particularly the outdoor shower situation, staffing at the pool bar, restaurant waiting times and the issue of guests feeding cats around the restaurant. Would we recommend it? Yes. We enjoyed our stay and would consider returning, while hoping some of these small issues are addressed.

This is an average hotel not worthy of four stars , it should be adults only there is one very small pool that is shaded by the hotel that children can use , the biggest pool is for adults only but is empty most of the time . There is a third pool that was not initially part of the hotel and operates separately but they lead you to think it’s part of the hotel , they charge for sunbeds so don’t get caught out like we did, the restaurant there charged £81.00 for three burgers and chips , you are better off eating out. We are regulars to the island the only thing going for this hotel is its location. We will go back to the crane next time where children are welcome

Truly enjoyed my 2-night stay at the Bougainvillea Barbados. It was my first stop for a 7-night trip and happy I chose here for a tranquil, relaxing and quiet stay before all the activities of Crop Over. The check-in was simple and I was given a complimentary rum punch. Then walked to my room that was on the ground floor by the pool. It was nice and air conditioned, along with a fan. Very spacious with a kitchenette - sink, fridge, microwave and glass cook top. The Calabash is the on-site restaurant where all meals are served. It's a short walk to Deia Beach Club for a more upbeat atmosphere and beachfront bar and restaurant. I requested a driver from the front desk to get to my rum tour and pick up my costume for Kadooment Day. They prefer payment in cash - USD or Barbados dollars. ATMs give Barbados dollars plus the exchange & ATM fee so keep that in mind. Only larger establishments take cards. CashApp or similar apps won’t work however I paid a local bookstore using PayPal. Everyone was accommodating and nice. I felt completely safe as a solo traveler. I met other Americans and British travelers. Families, couples and singles like me. The city bus stop isn’t far either to explore on a budget. Highly recommend it!

We stayed at the Bougainvillea resort in a very well appointed junior suite with a full kitchen. It was our second week on the island and we had a car hire for the duration. July/August is their low season, so many bars and restaurants only open at the weekend, but most close by are closed. Barbados isn’t cheap and everyday items are double that of the UK, so preparing daytime meals were a must for us to allow eating out at night. The Bougainvillea is on a beautiful white sand beach, but not on the Caribbean, so the sea can be quite rough at times, if it’s windy and it can be at this time of year. The hotel is very friendly and quite, but sandwiched between noisy Sandals and Diea Beach Club next door which plays extremely loud music from 11am until midnight every day, which does spoil the tranquility we were seeking, but Barbados is a party island and the smell of marijuana is prevalent everywhere and I hate the smell. If I was younger many of these things wouldn’t bother me, but as I grow older give the Greek Islands any day.

We recently stayed at Bougainvillea Barbados and overall had a lovely experience. The hotel itself is beautiful, peaceful and has a really tranquil atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax. The food was good quality and tasted great, although after a while it did become a little repetitive. My favourites were definitely the cassava mash and the fish, which were consistently delicious. There was even a fire show on Fridays. However I would definitely try eating out as it’s close to oistins (about a 5 min drive) with many places to eat. The staff really made our stay special. Every member of the restaurant team was welcoming and friendly, but Anneka deserves a special mention. She was incredibly warm, always greeted us with a smile, and even remembered my morning hot drink, which was such a thoughtful touch. Juliette was also lovely and always made us feel welcome. The pool area is on the smaller side, but because it’s open from 7am until 10pm, everyone had plenty of opportunity to enjoy it throughout the day. The beach area was also lovely, and the team handing out towels were fantastic—they would even help you find a good spot and set up an umbrella for you. We did have one issue during our stay. We had booked a meal plan, but were mistakenly being charged individually for meals. I spoke with one of the front desk supervisors (I unfortunately can’t remember her name, but she had neat straight-back braids), and she resolved the issue quickly and professionally. I sometimes feel uncomfortable questioning things like this, but she immediately put me at ease and handled everything without making me feel awkward. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. The hotel is beautifully maintained, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is incredibly relaxing. I would happily stay here again. The only thing I would do differently is request a ground-floor room next time, as they seemed to have the best locations and direct access to the gardens and pool areas. Thank you to the Bougainvillea team for making our stay so enjoyable!