Bougainvillea Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studio
Junior Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
1-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
Calabash Cafe
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro
Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studio
Junior Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
1-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
1-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite
Calabash Cafe
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro
Calabash Beach Bistro

The hotel

Bougainvillea is the one that offers it all. Edged by two beautiful beaches, the resort, well known for its personal-touch and service, has 100 spacious suites which are just footsteps from the sand. Renowned for excellent service from friendly and attentive staff and a Travelife GOLD Award winner, we are positive you will enjoy a high standard of accommodation. Bougainvillea's well-appointed studios and suites are all spacious, conveniently equipped with kitchens and offer breathtaking ocean, pool or garden views from the balconies. A wide range of facilities, superior rooms and a fantastic location make it the perfect choice for couples and families.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar

Where is it

On Maxwell Beach, Bridgetown is 20-minutes away and St Lawrence Gap is just 5-minutes away. Transfer time from Barbados airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

100 newly-refurbished suites in 2 buildings, each with up to 4 floors and no lifts. All studios and suites have ocean, pool or garden views, balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV with cable, kitchen with fridge, microwave and stove top, safe, iron and board and hairdryer. Deluxe Studios have views of the ocean, gardens or pool and are located on the west side of the resort, 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Breakfast/Half Board/Full Board option: available at a supplement.

Junior Suites are located on the west side of the resort, are beautifully appointed and have a mini-kitchen and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, rollaway bed available on request, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

1-Bedroom Deluxe Suites are located on the west side of the resort, and are larger with separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, lounge area with pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Penthouse Suites are located on the west side of the resort, and have balcony or terrace with pool, garden and ocean views, with 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Deluxe Suites are located on the west side of the resort, and are larger with separate bedrooms and lounge area, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds and pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suites are located on the west side of the resort, and have ocean views from the multiple balconies or terraces, 2 bathrooms, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, second bedroom with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, and a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Honeymoon Suites are located on the west side of the resort on top floors, with ocean, pool and garden views from the private deck, and 4-poster king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

  • Booking Bonus: Save up to 35% when booking before the 04 Feb '25. Valid for travel before 20 Dec '25. Terms and conditions apply.

Calabash Beach Bistro (casual beachside dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Choose from an array of truly unique cocktails on the boardwalk while enjoying the delectable cuisine in a serene beachfront setting. There are 2 bars including a swim-up pool bar.

Daily entertainment per week including Caribbean floor show and live bands, steel pan and Manager's cocktail party. Movie night under the stars.

2 free-form pools, one with waterfalls, the other with adult only swim-up bar. Karma Spa* and fitness centre. Complimentary snorkelling equipment, paddle boards, boogie boards and kayaks. Kids' club* (operation dependent on number of children staying in-resort at the time). Beach volleyball. Kids' outdoor playground and indoor playroom. Games room with air hockey, pool table, table tennis, table football and basketball. Video games and DVDs available. Giant chess, shuffleboard. Discounted green fees and preferential tee times at 18-hole Barbados Golf Club nearby*.

Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort. Babysitting service*. Room service*. In-house grocery delivery service*. Hospitality lounge. Gift shop*. Laundry facilities*. Library.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights between 1 Mar-20 Dec, 3 Jan-31 Jan and 1 Mar-Dec '24.

Please note: child ages are up to and including 11 years. Teen ages are from 12 years up to 15 years.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1617)
  • Very good (780)
  • Average (189)
  • Poor (44)
  • Terrible (39)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating NOT 4 Star but service staff sans manager (Maggie) make it better-thank you

Dec 21, 2024 heatmiser1

Late arrival-midnight: no one to receive and no real reception - had to carry 4 bags up 4 flights then down due to pull out(disgusting) situation. Maggie(manager) says we should have waited for 1 security guard to do it. And bed picture could have looked worse then it was, but she was never onsite to review. Thanks great hospitality-love to be… Read more
Late arrival-midnight: no one to receive and no real reception - had to carry 4 bags up 4 flights then down due to pull out(disgusting) situation. Maggie(manager) says we should have waited for 1 security guard to do it. And bed picture could have looked worse then it was, but she was never onsite to review. Thanks great hospitality-love to be in bed by 2am and in a Bed that looks like someone had an accident. Plus we had asked for a suite room with 2 bed, called 2 days before arrival got confirmation, did not occur until the saw the bed situation. bed must have been worse then Maggie thought, if they immediately located a room with 2 beds. Now we are sitting at brunch ordered at 11:20 and still waiting it’s 12:10 This is by far not a 4 start resort. We’ve been to Zilhara-BARCELÓ -Atelier-I Iberostar all 4-5 star resorts -Maggie yes- I do know the difference and thanks for telling me where your resort stands, and for your arguments with me-feels very customer service oriented. Merry Christmas, thank you for a meal of choice on the house And arguments to your 4 star status. However the service staff are lovely and have made a bad situation much better, food is also very good, and water temp…yet accommodations and Management definitely not 4-5 star. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect location, food & drinks needs to do better

Dec 19, 2024 Serena H

Great location but restaurant and bar are very disappointing. At breakfast the first coffee took an hour. They don’t top your water up unless you ask five times. One lunch took over an hour and the food was cold. They should really operate with the buzzer systems so you don’t have to spend your holiday waiting for food. Some of the bar staff are… Read more
Great location but restaurant and bar are very disappointing. At breakfast the first coffee took an hour. They don’t top your water up unless you ask five times. One lunch took over an hour and the food was cold. They should really operate with the buzzer systems so you don’t have to spend your holiday waiting for food. Some of the bar staff are lovely. Others are not happy to serve you. They make up their closing time depending on the day so if you want a drink after 10pm beware, they might not even be there. It’s a beautiful place, but the restaurants and bar are a real disservice to the overall experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bougainvillea is the best

Dec 10, 2024 E9647MFcharlesm

Cannot fault it . Staff are brilliant . Room and facilities are fab and the calabash restaurant is class , would never usually go back to the same place as interested in different experiences but for sure will be back here one day. Comfiest bed and a shower second to none
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dissapointing

Dec 7, 2024 David D

First the good part. The suite we were given was excellent...loads of space and storage space..fully stocked kitchen and large balcony with sea view. On closer inspection though some parts needed attention...blinds on windows and patio doors broke or jammed...window in bathrooom slighty rotted and the oven/ cooker looked like a 60's… Read more
First the good part. The suite we were given was excellent...loads of space and storage space..fully stocked kitchen and large balcony with sea view. On closer inspection though some parts needed attention...blinds on windows and patio doors broke or jammed...window in bathrooom slighty rotted and the oven/ cooker looked like a 60's throwback...great if we wanted retro!!. But overall no complaints.The beach is lovely...as most carribean is. On the downside...the reception staff seemed hard pushed at times to smile. Upon arrival we were handed a load of charges/ papers to sign...didnt have time to put bags down. The reception area seems nice..untill you look up...its old and tired and needs attention. This also applys to many parts of the exterior of the building...wherever you look you can see many signs of decay/ wear and tear...from the woodwork on the bridge over the pool to some of the tiles. The gazeebo on the beach is no more than 8 bits of wood bolted together...a few curtains wouldnt go amiss. The furniture around the pool area looks very low budget. The beds and sun shades on the beach are old and worn and( unlike in the adverts) dont have any cushions..so after a day or 2 bad backs are guaranteed!!. By the restaurant( or should I say cafe?).. theres an area sectioned off with old yellow hazard tape...a small fence cant be that hard to build!. As for the restaurant...after reading the reviews we were expecting al a carte!.. al a cafe more like. Ate there once...that was enough. Entertainment was meh!! At best. On checking out extra items were added to the bill...good job we checked. Might have been an oversight...but I have my doubts. The refund on our deposit never went back into our account...had to e-mail after arriving home to give them a gentle reminder. We chose here based on the reviews..as most people do...judging by the reviews I can only assume most people are easily pleased or havent been many other places. I'd give this place 3 stars...maybe 3 and hf because of the room. Oh and on a plus note...the lads on the beach dealing with the beds etc are great!!. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It doesn’t get much better ! Location ✅ Staff ✅ Experience ✅ Thank You Hotel Bougainvillea ☀️

Dec 6, 2024 Jonny R

We visited Bougainvillea end of November /early December as a belated 30th celebration for my fiancé along with our 8 month old daughter. I had spent a lot of time reviewing various hotels but from the off bougainvillea stood out. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the amazing reception team. They ensured everything was covered and… Read more
We visited Bougainvillea end of November /early December as a belated 30th celebration for my fiancé along with our 8 month old daughter. I had spent a lot of time reviewing various hotels but from the off bougainvillea stood out. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the amazing reception team. They ensured everything was covered and our little one was comfortable, nothing was too much trouble for the entirety of our trip and we were always greeted with a smile. The hotel as a whole is fantastic in an amazing location just south of st. Laurence Gap which has anything you’d ever need from fine dining to lively bars. The pool bar staff were brilliant and accommodating , the cocktails were top tier and the rum punch was always a winner ( go careful! 😂😂) We had breakfast included in our stay and there was everything you could ever want on offer at Calabash. The one thing that stood the most during our stay, which speaks volumes of the hotel that it is, is the amount of people that have been here year after year. Some people have been coming every year since 1996!! It was so nice to be somewhere where everyone was so positive and friendly. The hotel isn’t large, which made it so nice to meet so many great people over the 8 days we were here. Every evening there was entertainment adjacent to the calabash restaurant, the happy hour was always great fun and the beach is stunning. You could never tire watching the sun rise or set in this beautiful hotel. To wrap this up as we could really go on all day about the positives of this hotel… if your thinking about booking. Do it. You honestly will not regret it. We’ve been fortunate to travel well over the years and stayed in some great hotels. But this one from the moment we arrived has been one of ,if not the best , based on experience. I can honestly say that I’ve not felt this relaxed in a long long time and it’s a testament to the amazing team at bougainvillea. So thank you!! Read less