O2 Beach Club & Spa by Ocean Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The hotel

The fresh and contemporary, O2 Beach Club & Spa by Ocean Hotels boasts one of the coolest beach spots on the island. Elegant, exclusive, and set on 1,000ft of powder white beach, this resort offers unparalleled comfort and personalised service throughout your stay. When you’re not relaxing on your sun lounger, perfectly pitched by one of three glittering pools, you’ll be enjoying the premium All-Inclusive offerings – and you’re certainly spoilt for choice, with several dining options, including a rooftop patio offering cocktails, tapas, and amazing views of Oistins Bay. You’ll love the adults-only Luxury Oceanfront Junior Suites (some of which are swim-up!) but the hotel is also perfectly suited to families with teenagers, or groups of friends; upgrade to one of the 1 or 2 bedroom suites for more space, and enjoy ‘learn to’ experiences, such as a lesson in the steel drums, or how to make a perfect Bajan rum punch.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the south coast of Barbados, on Dover Beach at the end of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

130 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony/terrace, cable TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and bathroom amenities. Guests receive complimentary spa credit, complimentary golf* (one round of golf at the Barbados Golf Club), beach bag and welcome bottle of bubbly. Luxury Junior Suites have views of the river pool or ocean from a furnished balcony, with 1 king bed and a sleeper sofa bed or two queen beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All Inclusive of:limitless access to a variety of gourmet dining options. Unlimited premium international and domestic spirits. Pool and beach waiter service. Ice lollys/fruit and sorbets around the pool as well as the resorts’ Boozy Box. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary non-motorised water sports. Daily 'how to' classes and 'learn to lessons'*. Complimentary shuttle to Sea Breeze Beach House. Access to dining at Sea Breeze Beach House*.

* applicable to Luxury and Luxury Concierge room types only.

Luxury Swim Up Junior Suites with direct pool access from the balcony, and either 1 king-size bed plus a sleeper soda, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Luxury Ocean Front Junior Suites with 1 king-size bed plus a sleeper sofa, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Luxury 1 Bedroom Ocean Front Suites are located in the Sunset block, with 1 king-size bed plus a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Luxury Concierge 1 Bedroom Ocean Front Suites have recently been renovated, with separate sitting room with ocean view, queen sleeper sofa and workstation. These suites feature a residential style kitchen, bathroom with rainfall shower and large balcony. The bedroom features an oversized king bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Luxury Concierge 2 Bedroom Bay View Suites have recently been renovated, with 2 bedrooms with 2 king-sized beds, 2 bathrooms both with rainfall showers and one with a tub. The sitting room features a queen sleeper sofa, dining area, workstation, 2 balconies and a large residential style kitchen. Sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Luxury Two Bedroom Ocean View Suites consist of two Ocean View Junior Suites connected, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Luxury Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suites consist of two Oceanfront Junior Suites connected, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Luxury Concierge 2 Bedroom Suite Ocean Front Suites have recently been renovated, features 2 bedrooms with 2 king-sized beds, 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and a separate sitting room with ocean view, a queen sleeper sofa and convenient workstation. These suites feature a residential style kitchen. Sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Luxury Rooms include the following extras: daily pre-stocked mini-bar - Nightly turndown service - Complimentary beach bag - A bottle of bubbly on arrival - Speciality coffee/espresso maker - Personalised concierge service - $75 spa credit per adult per stay - Access to Sea Breeze Beach House throughout the day (subject to availability) - Dinner reservations at Sea Breeze Beach House (subject to availability, minimum 5 night stay required) - One golf game per person during the months of November to April (minimum 5 night stay required).

Luxury Concierge Rooms include the following extras: mini-bar restocked daily, nightly turn down service, specialty coffee/espresso maker, daily personalised mini-bar including a cocktail kit, in-room check in, Experience Ambassador Service.

With a minimum stay of 5 nights: 100US$ spa credit per adult per stay, one masterclass per room per stay, complimentary beach bag, access to Sea Breeze Beach House (subject to SBZ occupancy and size of party), in-room grocery items on request, 1 game of golf per person Nov- April (Mon-Fri. Transfers not included), Fitness Essential pack on request.**

**Includes workout mat, resistance bands, jump rope, ab wheel, push up bars and more. Available on request (pre-booking suggested).

Elements (all-day dining), Oro (European cuisine with a Caribbean twist, fine dining experience), Bluefin (casual beachside grill), Brisa (rooftop tapas lounge), Oasis (coffee shop). Bespoke dining options available*.

To make your dining experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we suggest that you make reservations for the restaurants. As availability may vary, please check upon your arrival to secure your desired dining arrangement.

Nightly entertainment.

3 pools (2 adults only). Whirlpool tubs. Spa*. 24-hour gym. Complimentary non-motorised water sports. Daily 'how to' and 'learn to' lessons and classes*. One round of free golf per person for all rooms (minimum stay 5 nights - basic standard of play required). *Incl green fees and club hire. US$30 for cart hire. Book directly with Hotel Guest Services or the Front Desk Team. Terms and conditions apply including specific tee times. All other times discounted green fees at Barbados Golf Club.

Pool and beach waiter service. Complimentary shuttle to Sea Breeze Beach House. Complimentary Hospitality Room with showers, hairdryer, towels and amenities available upon request from Front Desk. Reservation/booking required.

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. 

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon

Dec 20, 2024 Rich P Bristol, United Kingdom

What can I say we had the best honeymoon here where the staff were all fantastic.Especially Sean on front desk,reneldo,Trisha,Dwain the bar making best cocktails etc,joy,Yvonne,Georgina,damisha,Toni,steady hands sorry can’t remember her name but she will know us.Probably forgot some as all was so good.Food was great,room was great,Ora restaurant… Read more
What can I say we had the best honeymoon here where the staff were all fantastic.Especially Sean on front desk,reneldo,Trisha,Dwain the bar making best cocktails etc,joy,Yvonne,Georgina,damisha,Toni,steady hands sorry can’t remember her name but she will know us.Probably forgot some as all was so good.Food was great,room was great,Ora restaurant was amazing.Beach was lush,but yes sea bit rough but still nice.In great location right on the gap.10/15mins to airport.I can probably mention loads more great things about this hotel.We would definitely come back to hotel and can’t believe I read bad reviews about food etc,these people most be stuck up or something lol.Ok sometime a bit of wait and one time we did wait 2 hrs for meal and dessert but only once.All in all we had amazing time and would love to return some day. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating DIRTY HOTEL, MISREPRESENTED ONLINE

Dec 17, 2024 Shaina R

I booked a stay at O2 Beach Club & Spa, expecting a high-quality experience as represented online. Upon arrival, I was informed that my reserved room was unavailable due to mold remediation and HVAC issues. Instead, I was offered a substitute room that was dirty, uncomfortable, and far below the quality advertised. For the price charged, this… Read more
I booked a stay at O2 Beach Club & Spa, expecting a high-quality experience as represented online. Upon arrival, I was informed that my reserved room was unavailable due to mold remediation and HVAC issues. Instead, I was offered a substitute room that was dirty, uncomfortable, and far below the quality advertised. For the price charged, this hotel does not meet the promised standards. The condition of the rooms is unacceptable, and the lack of communication about maintenance issues prior to arrival is highly unprofessional. I had no choice but to rebook with another hotel after traveling for hours. I would not recommend O2 Beach Club & Spa to anyone looking for clean, comfortable accommodations or a smooth, stress-free stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fool me once but not twice

Dec 17, 2024 Giuliano C Toronto, Canada

Spend your money elsewhere. Do your homework before booking 4.5 star rating is what is advertised. At best a 3.5 !!! Quality of food and preparation is completely non existent here I don’t have to send photos I’m sure many many photos where taken in the last 12 days no need to upload them again
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay/Great Grounds/Great Staff

Dec 9, 2024 Lori861 Cwmbran, United Kingdom

Great location. Walking distance to st Lawrence gap with all the great bars and restaurants. Hotel grounds are beautiful. Rooms are modern and immaculate. You have beach bags and very good toiletries(white company) Pools are nice and very clean. Beach is breathtaking and if you go to one of the roof top bars, you will see the turtles swimming… Read more
Great location. Walking distance to st Lawrence gap with all the great bars and restaurants. Hotel grounds are beautiful. Rooms are modern and immaculate. You have beach bags and very good toiletries(white company) Pools are nice and very clean. Beach is breathtaking and if you go to one of the roof top bars, you will see the turtles swimming in the sea. You can use the hotels snorkels etc if you want to go out into the sea. Food is brilliant and there’s loads of choice. There’s fridges dotted around for sandwiches, cakes, water and cokes if you want to grab a snack. The thing that made our stay were the wonderful staff. In particular, Reneldo (from the bar) Becco and Ishmael. It’s hard to leave such lovely people. We hope we’ll meet them again. Our only real criticisms would be: Entertainment is not what you’d expect from a 5* hotel. It was not very good and finished very early. If it rains there’s no where to watch the entertainment undercover. The entertainers can’t feel very engaged when there’s only about 5 tables sparsely dotted around the decking. My husband thinks I’m a bit mad for mentioning this but I would have liked to have had a bin in the room and not just one small bin in the bathroom. We would definitely come back to the 02 and we really enjoyed our stay. Read less
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Dec 9, 2024 Harry C Ashford, United Kingdom

Had a great stay at the O2. Perfect south coast location, short walk to the gap and easy to go further afield to explore Barbados. Had a fantastic meal at Oro and enjoyed the breakfast. The beach itself is great and we saw turtles hatching twice during our 3 night stay which was an unbelievable experience. The room was modern and the bathroom was… Read more
Had a great stay at the O2. Perfect south coast location, short walk to the gap and easy to go further afield to explore Barbados. Had a fantastic meal at Oro and enjoyed the breakfast. The beach itself is great and we saw turtles hatching twice during our 3 night stay which was an unbelievable experience. The room was modern and the bathroom was huge. Would definitely recommend. Read less