Paynes Bay Beach, BB24023 Saint James, Barbados
#54 of 70 hotels in Saint James
Guests' ChoiceBased on 61 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Purdy
United StatesIf we're in Barbados then it makes sense that we should be eating more authentic Barbadian dishes. 1 lunch in a week is not enough. Is the hotel scared to feature the food of it's culture or is the ownership obviously not Barbadian and could care less for preserving and promoting the culture. I'm sure that's it.
Nothing about the breakfast. The breakfast needs better options. The food overall needs to be improved.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
L
United KingdomChildren’s food options were disappointing poor service in restaurant Dining room was not air conditioned No evening entertainment
Beautiful hotel, stunning setting, room was very spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Angela
United KingdomBit tired
On the beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Bernadette
United KingdomOld and Tired
Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomVery tired, not all facilities open as described
The beach setting and close to a Holetown
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Gail
United KingdomSome of the staff were less helpful than others, particularly in the restaurant. Our first evening we were offered top ups of wine, but this was not offered on subsequent nights. The set dinner menus were not so good.
I enjoyed the food as the selection suited my preferred diet, especially the salads and buffets. The gym was good, except both treadmills were out of order. The location was good, and water sports offered were good as included. It was nice to be able to dine around the other Elegant Resorts and restaurants. The food we had in the Italian was very good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Adrian
United KingdomBreakfast was good Alacart
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
David
United Kingdomthe water front water sports staff were too Grumpy and not at all polite
WW like the location
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Jack
United KingdomRooms are in desperate need of updating, poor management in the restaurants (especially at breakfast time) regularly no plates, food running out - meaning you have to wait round the buffet area for it to be replenished. Also evening meal was buffet most nights rather than ala carte which (which isn’t great considering the amount of money you pay to stay here).
Great location, watersports good, food was nice also.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe hotel is a bit tired but under new ownership things should change under Marriott. The beach was a tad worn and eroded from previous visits and the beach staff need to tidy it up and rake it every day like they do at other resorts nearby. When we arrived we ate outside under the covers on the outside decking. This stopped half way thro and we had to eat in the only dining room. Sunbed bagging starts at 06.00hrs with no control...very frustrating.
Breakfasts were great although things tended to finish and not be plenished. The egg chef Ester is superb, so funny and efficient.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Julie
United KingdomTired - making it feel not good value for money
good location.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Cyrus
United StatesThe smoke detector and fire alarm went off over ten times in the evening and night and we were concerned as to why we were not informed that this was an ongoing issue, which needed to be resolved. We jumped up each time to see whether or not we need to evacuate the premises. The potential risk for falling was evident whenever it rained due to slippery floor surfaces. The ceiling in the bathroom had an evident leak stain from the roof. We were staying on the third floor. The bathrooms need updating so that seniors can step in and out more easily without risk for falling.
Excellent food, music, security and outstanding staff. The day administrators were very helpful and reassuring.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Viktoria
United KingdomNothing
Perfect location. Excellent menu in the restaurant. very polite and helpful staff. will definitely use again.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Annabel
United Kingdomour first room was dark and had a muddy puddle outside it. second room was on the 1st floor and excellent.
great pools and access to reef
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Corey
BarbadosNeed more channels
The bed and room
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Lindsay
United StatesThe only downside we experienced was the hardness of the beds. They were not very comfortable, but this was also the case when we stayed at the Sugar Bay resort.
I loved everything about Tamarind. They have a beautiful beachfront, clean rooms, helpful and genuine staff, and a good location to other attractions.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Ben
United KingdomI'm certain I didn't get my money's worth for an 'all-inclusive'. There was nothing special about my room or its view. Some of the staff were unfriendly and could be more helpful with just a little bit of effort.
Food was decent, as was the selection of cocktails available. The beach is lovely and some of the staff are friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Erich
CanadaNothing
Outdoor dining and bar areas. Excellent beach. Outdoor bars conveniently located. Three pools. Staff were exceptional and made the trip wonderful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Selina
United KingdomThe building and rooms were filthy and dated. The food at dinner was not edible
The staff were lovely
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Joanna
CanadaThe rooms were a bit dated but they are refurbishing the property this year
Great location with a lovely private beach. Gorgeous view and the kids loved the water sports
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Andrea
United KingdomNothing
Friendly staff , good food , good drink , clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomFood was below average At breakfast birds were on the tables - pecking at the food! Toilet didn’t flush properly
Pleasant beach
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Diane
Switzerland2 families with small children (age 2,3 and 8, having travelled 12 hours were told there was no space at the hotel. The treatment by the front desk on arrival was lacking in explanation or apologies despite our pre-payment and confirmation in writing just 3 days prior to arrival. We had to wait 2 hours for the arrival of GM for satisfactory response. A visit to the Tamarind later in the holiday showed the pool was not clean and child's foot punctured by a piece of metal wire in the pool.
Nothing this time
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
James
United KingdomThe room was dirty, run down and in disrepair.
The hotel was an absolute disgrace. Dirty, falling to bits and an overall very very poor experience, especially for the £3,800 we paid for 5 nights.
Stayed in February 2024
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