Bougainvillea Barbados

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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2713 reviews

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  Perfection

  What a fabulous place right on the beach man d way between St Lawrence Gap and Oistins Really friendly staff, nothing is a problem Room was fabulous with a great balcony On the first day there was some maintenance at the pool and the hotel offered some free of charge alternatives,- we had a 5 1/2 hour guided tour of the island courtesy of the hotel If I have one criticism and it’s only a small one, I think it might be good to have some coffee sachets or teabags as when arriving particularly on a Sunday, 1 the supermarkets are closed and 2. The nearest one is about a 20 min walk Other than that there is nothing to criticise, great location, really clean, very comfy beds and great aircon Highly highly recommended

  Sep 10, 2025
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  Perfect honeymoon!

  Stayed here for our honeymoon and absolutely loved this hotel! The staff are very helpful, they will call you taxis, make you restaurant reservations, exchange currency for you, nothing is too much trouble. We had a lovely room overlooking both the pool and the beach so we had best of both worlds. Great location and good value for money so we have booked to come again this year.

  Sep 07, 2025
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  Wonderful Family Trip with Teenagers

  My family and I just spent 4 nights / 5 days at the lovely Bougainvillea Barbados, and we cannot recommend it more highly. The resort was beautiful, and the staff were attentive, friendly, and professional. From delicious meals at the on-site restaurant (where they were able to accommodate our gluten-free needs) to expert help from the guys at the Water Sports desk, we enjoyed every minute. A big shout out goes to Ronaldo, who took me and my teenage sons on a sea kayaking / snorkeling adventure. This resort is perfectly located because you have everything you need on the property, but you are also a quick walk to Dover to get snacks, coffee, or breakfast / lunch from local cafes. And you can easily get a cab to Oistins, Carlisle Bay, or further afield for other island adventures. We ate some meals at the hotel, had some meals offsite, and also bought some groceries at the Massys in Oistins (walked there and took a taxi back) so we could have easy breakfasts / lunches / snacks in our room. We all loved the trip and hope we can go back. And we were there in the off / rainy season, but the weather was absolutely gorgeous.

  Aug 22, 2025
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  Brilliant Bougainvillea!

  Thank you Bourgainvillea! We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at the Bourgainvillea Hotel. It is in a great location -for everything and the beach area is large with plenty of loungers. Watersports were available and fresh towels daily. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed by all staff and the complimentary rum punches we were amongst the best we sampled! The Hotel is very 'pretty' and atmosphere relaxed with plenty to do should you want it, with an exceptionally friendly staff team. We loved our suite -so spacious for us 4 and well equipped. It was cleaned daily. Particular staff shout outs to all the ladies on reception-Shaneal went the extra mile for us throughout our stay. Special mention to Jose, Erin and Joshua on the bar who were so friendly and kind. We looked forward to seeing them. Everyone also made a fuss of our daughter all week as she celebrated her 20th birthday during our stay! They even called ahead to a restaurant we had booked (unbeknown to us!) to make sure they made fuss of her and gave her a cake! We also enjoyed eating at the Calabash restaurant on our first night and particularly for breakfast everyday. Excellent service and a stunning view. We also used the stunning Deia Beach club next door-pool, bar & restaurant. Highlights of our stay include visiting the beautiful waters of Carlisle Bay (via Savvy on the beach) and an excellent personal tour of the island with Trevor who is part of the Bourgainvillea taxi team. Taxis were available all of the time at the Hotel to nearby places-we went to St Lawrence Gap to bars and restaurants most nights. We also caught the bus just around the corner from the Hotel. Bourgainvillea is a wonderful hotel on a wonderful island full of wonderful people- thank you team Bourgainvillea- we had a dream family holiday!

  Aug 19, 2025
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  “Luxury” is a stretch.

  Good but not great. I want to start off by saying the property itself is beautiful. The beach is stunning and the surrounding greenery frames the grounds like a pretty picture. It’s such a pleasure to walk downstairs from your room and the sandy beach is just a few feet away. But that isn’t to say the time there was as beautiful as the presentation. For the experience, I believe some improvements can be made. The kitchenette is dated and could use some sprucing. As for the Calabash restaurant, although I did love the French toast and had it multiple times, the rest of the menu was average at best. The portions and quality in relation to the prices do not correlate. There’s no reason a full English breakfast shouldn’t cover the plate it’s served on. I feel that if the restaurant improved its offerings and the property introduced an all-inclusive package, the stay would be worth it food-wise. Now for the taxi service. For some reason, the hotel quoted my mother and I $15 USD per-person as a flat rate no matter how far we were traveling. So if you and another person want to go to a restaurant that’s a 5 minute drive (or a 34 minute walk in the tropical sun), you’ll be charged $30 there and back. So that’s $60 USD just to be in the car for approximately 12 minutes total. No including the food you’re looking to order. As far as hospitality, still average. I don’t expect white glove service everywhere I go but, again, average. I’d even say below average. For us to be ready for checkout before 11am just for it to take 25 minutes for a bellhop to come take our carry-ons down to the lobby, and us not knowing that he even arrived once he did come to our room because he didn’t bother to greet us? Just took the bags from the patio and left? Not the warmest experience. I’d definitely visit Barbados again in the future but I wouldn’t be inclined to stay at Bougainvillea.

  Aug 08, 2025