Paynes Bay, 6450 Saint James, Barbados
#5 of 66 hotels in Saint James
Guests' ChoiceBased on 215 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 December 2022
Suzanne
United StatesModern, attention to every detail from check in to the restaurant to the rooms. Kitchen appliances with all the comforts of home. The Bajan touches of paintings in the rooms , landscaping, menu selections and mosaics in reception. Paynes Bay swimming is awesome.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Alice
United Kingdomthe only small thing I would say is the air con in the lounge/kitchen area was not very strong and so it could get quite hot in there.
The property was fantastic, all the staff were so friendly. 2 pools were great and the on-site restaurant was very good. Our apartment was so spacious and the bed!!! wow so so big and comfy
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Catherine
United Kingdomr
large rooms.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 12 November 2022
Benita
United Kingdomhappy with everything
excellent accommodation, helpful staff, spotlessly clean
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Victoria
United KingdomN/a
The villas were lovely and clean. the swimming pools were nice and never overcrowded. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Cheryl
United StatesI have no complaints.
I loved the large spacious suite with full kitchen. Staff was very friendly and professional.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Beverly
Trinidad and TobagoN/A
The location was convenient for me in particular beach access
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Thomas
United StatesVery little. One room had a minor complaint about the king mattress separating.
Location is fantastic. The food at the hotel café is excellent and we ate there several times. Several restaurants within walking distance, ranging from high end (QP Bistro) to very local (Roti Den). Also a small, very nice beach almost right across the street, with entertaining snorkeling opportunities (we brought our own masks and snorkels). Bus stops are very short walk from the compound. The Massy grocery store in Holetown is amazing and a short bus ride away.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Tomas
Netherlandsthere was no enforcement of the 'kids free' rule for some of the pools. There are no supermarket close by (there's a little hut with some groceries but quite overpriced and limited assortment).
nice secluded villas, good service with a warm welcome (they left us some bagels to snack), good amenities, nice gym. Close to Holetown and Bridgetown.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Andrew
United StatesWonderful family run hotel. We had a lovely, spacious suite...very clean, great location. The staff was amazing from the time we checked in to the time we left. Super accommodating. Highly recommend, will definitely stay again !
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 22 June 2022
Jodie
United KingdomAir con in our room. Not sure if it’s in the right place to receive the benefits. Also you have to close all of the interior doors for it to work, not ideal when you have children.
Lovely hotel, food in restaurant was great! Pools were clean and spacious
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Anthony
Trinidad and TobagoThere was one incident where we relayed to cleaning that we preferred that they come back in a hour, as we were preparing to leave. But she insisted it was done now. That was it. It was resolved but we felt we did not need to explain to such lengths.
Solid design and layout of the property. Staff was friendly and looked after you.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 19 June 2022
David
United KingdomThree lovely pools Very helpful and friendly staff Great location
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Clairee1970
Isle of ManVery clean, spacious accommodation.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 23 May 2022
Louise
United KingdomLack of atmosphere at the pool bar/restaurant, could be because we visited at a quieter time of year. Location was a little quiet, had to venture out in taxis to more bars/restaurants but the beach is beautiful.
Lovely spacious villa with lots of amenities, cleaners worked really hard keeping everything clean and tidy. Quiet pools and plenty of sunbeds to relax. Helpful reception staff who pre-booked taxis for us.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 20 May 2022
Eva
United StatesThe food at the main restaurant was expensive and not very good.
The rooms and facilities were excellent. Every staff member I had contact with were knowledgeable,friendly ,and professional.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 19 May 2022
Ken
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing was amiss.
Unlike many we have stayed at in the past in similar countries, this resort was fully completed and in superb order.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2022
Andrea
United Kingdomleaving it!
location is perfect, staff welcoming and helpful above and beyond. Perfect and wish we had been able to stay for longer.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2022
Charles
United StatesNothing
Excellent breakfast. Lovely room. Very friendly staff. I arrived at 8 am in check-in day and they found me a room at once.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 20 April 2022
Howard
CanadaMy only complaint was our room ( Avocado) faced the family pool which was very noisy and for most nights the noise carried on until late at night. Given our age and the two of us................no kids, we would have preferred been located at the Passion Fruit complex.
Room was great. Complex was clean and well maintained. Service staff were extremely friendly and efficient. Very good services, beach chairs, umberellas etc. Swimming pools were great.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Wendy
United KingdomBeach view hotel is spacious and comfortable with lovely attractive grounds. The accommodation is comfortable and kept spotless by a daily housekeeper. The views and position of Beach view are perfect and Paynes beach is a beautiful beach, typically Caribbean. The staff at the hotel are friendly and helpful. The pool areas were clean and comfortable and never to busy as there’s a choice of three.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 10 April 2022
W
United KingdomNothing.
The grounds were so beautiful and well kept, our apartment was spotless and had everything we needed. Staff are very helpful 🙂
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
Anna
United KingdomHotel restaurant could be more interesting That none of the 4 pools are adults only
Location at beautiful beach Very well equipped apartment Great management team
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Clinton
United Kingdomnothing
Beautiful setting with spacious pools and lovely staff
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 21 March 2022
Julie
United Kingdomslight negatives there was not enough draw space plenty of hanging space. The shower temperature could be temperamental at times.
The location, the grounds, our room was spotlessly clean, very large and airy with a balcony overlooking the pool & the sea. The staff were amazing! Welcoming & friendly nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in March 2022
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