The Club, Barbados Resort and Spa

Sunset restaurant more like sunrising my temperature waiting for a dam table to come available. Booked 7:30 didn’t get in until 20:10

This establishment was the original Almond Beach Resort replaced by ‘The Club Barbados‘ but is disappointing . Having visited many years ago it still needs updating in various areas . The disorganisation in the dining area and kitchen whereby you are constantly waiting for replenishments and even crockery, is a pain and should be visually supervised, particularly at the busiest times. The majority of staff work hard and are very pleasant. The brochure is inaccurate . There are no dress requirements even for the evening meal bathing attire was accepted. Guests dive in and take alcohol whilst in the pools as there is no supervision , an accident waiting to happen. However there is a nice relaxing grass area with plenty of sun beds, and the welcoming and helpful reception staff are exceptional.

CB We have just coming to the end of two wonderfully relaxing weeks at Club Barbados. When I read some of the more negative comments about this hotel, I think we must have stayed in different places. The hotel’s facilities are excellent; the three pools are lovely with lots of comfortable sun beds and shades. There are also beds in the beautiful gardens and on the beach area. All areas are well cared for and well maintained. The hotel’s beach was washed away by erosion but they have created a sandy area underneath trees overlooking the water and you still have direct access to the water which is crystal clear and shallow for quite a way out. There is excellent snorkelling just off shore. The water sports team are really helpful and there is a good range of activities. The gym is small but well equipped and the treatments at the spa are excellent. Margaret gives a world class massage. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the balconies large and shady. We found the housekeeping team to be helpful and cheery and our room was kept beautifully clean. The food is excellent with a good range of choice and alternating between buffet and A La carte ; the restaurant staff are warm and friendly and do their best. We didn’t encounter anyone who was anything less than warm and welcoming. We never had to queue for either food or to get into the restaurant. The hotel’s location is brilliant, a comfortable walk into Holetown and bus stops close to the hotel giving access to the rest of the island. We would recommend taking the local yellow buses which are huge fun. Again people were great at giving us directions and making sure we knew where we were going. The hotel has a very chilled country club atmosphere but if you are looking for modern, plate glass, sterile, luxury, this isn’t the place for you. If you want to genuinely engage with people who have pride in what they do, love their island and want to share it, then kick off your shoes, go with the flow and embrace everything this hotel offers. We are just about to book our return trip which we hope will be the first of many more over rge coming years.

Food was excellent, can not beat that however, the food truck personnel is very rude, ill-mannered and disrespectful to paying guest. Once paying for an all inclusive experience you are expected to draw well-behaved and professional employees to carry out the daily duties of extraordinary work to ensure guests want to return, feel catered to and for the superb experience. I would not recommend this hotel for an all-inclusive experience. It needs way more work in hospitality.

Great location Great Food Good rooms (although tired) Housekeeping needs looking at, asked for towels four times and spoke to four different people about it, but nothing arrived. Coffee and sugars not replaced. A bit noisy due to the evening entertainment. Most of the staff were very good and friendly. Entrance to the sea was limited, we weren't able to use the water facilities due to the weather (Windy) so had to walk quite a way along the main road to access another beach area. On the whole, we wouldn't return to this hotel, it was too big for us.