Coral Reef Club

Stunning Caribbean hotel. Rooms were spacious and spotless, relaxed Caribbean vibes with large terrace overlooking the beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. We opted for B&B . Great breakfast buffet of hot and cold foods. Beach was gorgeous with good snorkelling.

We wanted to leave a review on this amazing hotel, which we hope to return to in the near future. The grounds are absolutely stunning with the tallest palm trees we’ve ever seen. They are well tended and if you’re lucky, you might glimpse a green monkey. All the rooms are spread out amongst the gardens and are perfectly positioned away from any road noise. The beach is sandy and the coral in the sea allows for an abundance of tropical fish, visible very close to shore. We never had a problem in securing a sun bed with ample shade. The restaurant serves delicious food with very low key entertainment. The Thursday bbq was brilliant and very authentic. What makes this hotel stand out is the attitude and politeness of all the staff and any Barbadian people you meet. They truly want you to have the best possible holiday and love the island as much as they do. We cannot write this review without singling out one person in particular - Nigel, who ensured that we had the most perfect anniversary possible. Thank you so much. Ian and Tracy T

Coral Reef Club was recommended to us by British Airways and it did not disappoint. The setting is beautiful with immaculately maintained gardens, well presented and comfortable accommodation end excellent dining. The team of staff were friendly, attentive and always on hand to respond to our needs. A special thanks goes to Sheldon and Carlos who greeted us every morning with a welcoming smile at the beach. In addition, Prince, Serena and Deborah ensured we were served great cocktails, superb breakfasts and dinner throughout our 9 night stay. Thank you! We completely understand why guests return year after year. We will be planning our return fin 2026 having arrived back in UK this morning. The visibility of the O’Hara family day on day, clearly demonstrates their commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring all guests feel welcomed and enjoy their stay. Fully appreciate the time taken to greet, chat and bid farewell to guests hence the reason this Coral Reef out shines other clubs. Amazing holiday, thank you all.

Our second visit. Staff friendly and efficient. Beach front area rearranged and improved. The beach is sandy and uncrowded. All bedrooms are large and, I think, have generous balconies. Rooms are in buildings dotted around gardens full of tropical plants. Lots of choice with the food, which was well cooked and served. Restaurant and bar well placed for cooling breezes and views of the sea. I did not think the evening singers and bands were as good as they usually are in the Caribbean.

Our waiter said you know Hakuna Matata? It means No Worries. I put on my bathing suit and flip-flops and forgot about the upcoming income tax deadline and my grown children asking dad for money. When the 5-day forecast says overcast and rain, don't worry. That might happen overnight but you'll get a double rainbow out over the Caribbean Sea when you show up for breakfast and hot sun and blue skies every day. And speaking of breakfast (included in your hotel stay), get the optional meal plan for a spectacular supper every night on site. No worries if you choose Beef Tenderloin 3 nights and fill in the other meals with fresh Amber Jack fish fillets, all the prawns you can eat, Mahi Mahi and King Fish. Take as much smoked salmon as you can dream of at each breakfast buffet, tastes so good with their fresh warm buttery croissants. But fab food is only half of how Coral Reef excels. The other half is the mix of live music by talented local artists on trumpet, on sax, steel drums, guitars and all vocalists...plus the guided garden tour--name that palm, smell this flower, wrap your arms around this century-old mahogany tree, and maybe spot a monkey or a mongoose--all under the friendly and knowledgeable guidance of Alphonzo who has been the head gardener for 30 years. Mornings begin by phoning in to room service the same order of cappuccinos served on the private porch of our own little villa. I didn't hear any rules that prohibit sprinkling raw can sugar on the railing where the tropical birds swoop in to entertain us. Hummingbirds and green "parrots" are added to the wildlife list as well as chameleons which you see, and the rhythmic nighttime chorus of peeping tree frogs which you never see. It must have driven the earliest native inhabitants, the Carebs, crazy trying to find those little gods who chirp at them from the bushes! Speaking of island history you should "hire a car" for a day of self-guided follow your instincts exploring all over the island nation. Ruins and remnants of early windmills and smoke stacks where sugar cane was cut and refined or crushed and fermented into rum. My favourite discovery was the East Point aka Ragged Point Lighthouse where local partiers and picnickers were gathered on May 1, the national holiday for labourers, May Day. Bathsheba Beach is equally spectacular a bit farther north, then swing westward and upward into the jungle, the realm of the wild monkeys. I was lucky to find them at Welchman's Gully swinging through the trees. Back at the securely-gated and guarded resort, the first, second and third generations of the Coral Reef Club owners, the O'Hara family, welcome us to their exquisite home for drinks and socializing. After a day exploring the authentic side of Barbados, it's fun to feel a part of the British high society. The O'Haras are well respected by their employees and us guests who return year after year for the South Seas sun and the friendly community they have created. I want to acknowledge the truly delightful servers and housekeepers and the head chef who made our stay so enjoyable--Jonathan and David and Stephen and Kyle and Chef Hance and Joan!