The Club, Barbados - All Inclusive

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2816 reviews

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  A lovely break

  We have just returned from a 7 night stay at The Club and overall we had a fab time at this hotel. Upon arrival, our booked room was not available for the first night so they put us in a suite for one night, as compensation they gave us 2 vouchers for complimentary spa treatments, however we didn't get round to using these. The next day we were moved into a ground floor garden view room, which we actually preferred. Overall the food is decent, sometimes service could be slow. Enid's was our preference for evening meals, the ladies in there were lovely and the food more traditional caribbean. For lunch we preferred to sit at the beach bar and order from the snack menu. Breakfast could be chaotic, and wait times for water and coffee could be a problem. Most of the staff were lovely, with the odd exception. Drinks were good with premium brands etc. Mojito's were not always available. They will also make cocktails not on the menu. The hotel is in a really good location for exploring and I would recommend if looking for an all inclusive. However, when we return to Barbados we have decided that we would go B&B or self catering as there are so many amazing places to go out for meals and drinks and the island is safe to explore unlike some other caribbean islands.

  Feb 22, 2025
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  Beware of signing Waivers and the Tourist Tax

  My first visit to Barbados. Our arrival was problematic with regards to our room. Difficult time dealing with reception staff who tried to bully us into signing a waiver over the change of room. We didn’t sign, spoke with our TUI rep and the matter is now in the hands of their complaints department. Warning, do not sign any waiver. Once in our room, it was fine, a little tired but most of the resort is like that. Despite having seen photos of a small beach, there isn’t one now. The sun beds are quite good and no real problem getting one each day. The restaurant meals served by waiters/waitresses are fine but nothing special. The self service which is every lunch and a few evenings a week is not good. Poor presentation and uninspiring selection. Meat and fish tend to be over cooked for my liking. Evening entertainment is actually quite good and people are up and dancing every night. There is also the Piano Bar which opens at 11pm and is good fun with again, lots of dancing. The older staff are very friendly and helpful but it’s a pity this attitude hasn’t been passed to some of the younger ones - no smiles, snide looks, ignoring guests. There is a tourist tax of approximately 25US dollars per night per room which is bloody expensive but as we were with TUI, they paid for part of it and ours came to £108 for fourteen nights. I believe if you travelled with Virgin, BA,, or booked direct you will be charged the full amount. Over the two weeks we were there, we enjoyed our stay but it was a lot of money for not very much. I won’t be returning.

  Feb 19, 2025
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  We would definitely go back

  We booked for 14 days on recommendation by friends who had been many times before. Good points: Great staff and excellent general manager Caroline who is very visible. Good food selection at all meals Good bar staff ad range of drinks Lovely grounds, pools and vista on to lovely sea. Easy walk to beautiful uncrowded beach. Easy accessibility to walk into Holestown Local buses outside. Not so good: Some rooms have outdated decor and fixings, particularly the bathroom. Saying that the important things like shower were excellent. Some of the guests could be very noisy but hey I guess that is the world over. The use of kayaks and hobicats is good but if experienced 30 minutes is not enough. Also why not launch from sandy beach than over the rocks. Limits their use. Other notes: Most of the evening entertainment was pretty good with a few exceptions. Buffet nights were a weak spot in food selection but rest of the a la carte table menu days make up for it. We saw hygiene and temperature checks been done regularly on the food which was very reassuring. Been all inclusive makes this an amazing resort.

  Feb 16, 2025
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  GREAT HOTEL

  We stayed at the Club in September 24 and enjoyed every minute and now in process of booking for this year. The hotel is managed by Caroline and team with an ethos for customer service,the hotel,rooms and pool area are very clean and the beach is a very short walk.The restaurants have a varied tasty choice daily,including buffet nights. Any problems that are highlighted are promptly dealt with. Holidays are what you make them and there has to be a level of acceptance when in different surroundings. Some of the previous reviews I consider to be unfair,it’s a great stay. Alistair

  Feb 16, 2025
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  My only complaint the complaining

  First time stay. Lovely place,generally lovely people. We will go back. However, it is frequented by a population of (British as are we) travellers of a certain age and seemingly a certain sense of entitlement. (See some other reviews.) Sadly beach time was taken up with having to listen to their whinging about; surly staff, slow service, general pettiness about scrambled eggs being too sloppy. They don't feel like they should have to lift a finger or walk a step. Oh and apparently it's too hot. Just stay at home then!

  Feb 13, 2025