Colony Club

We were three couples on a fabulous Caribbean getaway, and where better to stay than the newly refurbished Colony Club. The pools and Beach area were all sparkly blue and spotlessly clean. Food was plentiful and well presented. We enjoyed breakfast daily, and were really impressed with the great selection especially usually the sumptuous fresh fruits available. Our room was spotless, extremely comfortable and located near the Tennis court and Padel court. The only area that did not meet the high standards was the gym which is very small and has limited equipment. This could be bought in line with the rest of the hotel. Overall, it’s a big thumbs up from me!

We have just returned home from a five-day stay at the Colony Club after an eighteen-day cruise on Silversea. This storied resort has just reopened after a renovation, and the grounds are lovely, as was our large oceanfront room with a spacious verandah. The bottom line for us was that we could not wait to check out. We have stayed in a number of resorts on this platinum coast of Barbados, so we have a sense of what is available, and this one should not be a "luxury collection" Marriott property. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly about this resort. First, here is what was great bout this hotel. For a Bajan hotel, the staff were quite good—"Mariottized," as it were. The reception staff were outstanding: friendly, gracious, and accommodating. Most of the dining room staff were very nice as well. The beach attendants were also nice when they were around. The gardens are lovely, and the beach is one of the nicest along that coast. Beach chairs were plentiful as long as you got with the program and grabbed one before someone else threw a towel on one and promptly left for a few hours to do god knows what. The food was hit or miss. It started off god-awful, apart from the great club sandwiches at lunch. Valentine's Day dinner was quite nice, but far from five-star. Breakfast was horrendous. The food was mediocre, and the buffet space was so small that it was almost impossible to get near the food. The dining room and the buffet area were crawling with children running amok, screaming and crying. It was beyond awful. If you are travelling with children and you don't care who you disrespect or annoy, this might be the place for you. The ugly part of this hotel is that its descriptions do not indicate that it is for families. And if you are a parent who doesn't give a crap about how loud or obnoxious your children are to others, or if they run through dining rooms while people are eating, then go for it. If you are travelling as a couple and don't much care for other people's children, then run for the hills. Stay at The House. The food is better there anyway.

A beautiful oasis of a hotel. We had a suite that was modern, immaculate and spacious. All staff were very helpful and the lagoon style pools are beautiful. However it is the beach that crowns it all - simply a Caribbean picture postcard paradise - stunning! Highly recommend

From the arrival at the security gate, the parking staff, the reception team, bar staff, waiters, cleaners and beach staff, service was outstanding. Rooms are spacious with superbly comfortable beds and huge showers. Food and drink are all great. Plenty of loungers around the pools and on the beach. Special mention to Wayne on the beach who was incredible.

We are in the hotel now and I cannot believe some of the reviews I’ve been reading about this gorgeous hotel, it’s like paradise, right on the beach lovely room, amazing gardens and warm and friendly staff.. the food is lovely we have only had breakfast and lunch here and tend to go out in the evenings, great location for fabulous restaurants nearby. The only slight negative is it is pricey to stay here however I think this must be because of the location in the smartest area of Barbados. Would love to return next year and stay longer!