The Rockley by Ocean Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The Rockley Restuarant
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Bar and terrace
Breakfast
Play Space
Play Space
The Rockley Restuarant
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Bar and terrace
Breakfast
Play Space
Play Space

The hotel

Bringing a live-like-a local vibe, The Rockley by Ocean Hotels has arrived in Barbados. Designed in bold, fresh, and locally inspired décor plus a splash of local artwork, all suites are supremely comfortable with gorgeous king-size beds, furnished balconies and kitchen facilities – adding that extra bit of convenience and helping you feel right at home. When you want to take it easy you can just relax by the pool or chill out on your complimentary lounger on the amazing Rockley beach which is just across the road from the hotel. If you’re feeling active, you’re in luck, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the Play Space with table tennis, pool table and darts. Nights are lively too with evening entertainment at the new bar offering a trendy beach club vibe. The resort is so hip that you won't want to leave, but if you do, you’ll find the vibrant heart of the South Coast and its wide assortment of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices just 5 minutes away!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Across the main road from Rockley Beach — one of the islands best beaches — and the start of the new Boardwalk, in the heart of the bustling south coast. 10 minutes to Bridgetown. 5 minutes to St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

This small and friendly boutique hotel has 49 suites. Junior Suites feature a kitchenette, dining area, lounge with sofa bed, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (under 15 years old).

Please note: All rooms have pool views, however rooms on the higher floors may have partial ocean views.

Bed & Breakfast: includes buffet breakfast served daily.
One-Bedroom Suites feature a full kitchen and separate living area, dining area, lounge with sofa bed and private bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Restaurant at The Rockley (mix of modern Bajan and Caribbean flavours, open for buffet breakfast). Outdoor covered bar area with a Beach Club vibe. The hotel has also partnered up with some of the most popular restaurants on the South Coast to launch their Dine & Sign programme, where you can simply sign your bill at the end of the evening and pay as part of your hotel bill on check-out.

75ft swimming pool. In room spa services*. Fitness room. Table tennis. Pool table. Darts. Scrabble and other board games. Island tours*.

Complimentary beach loungers and umbrellas at Rockley Beach. Hospitality lounge. Concierge services. Laundry facilities*.

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

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: a credit card imprint will be required to cover any incidentals while in resort.

Please note: this is a non-smoking hotel.

Please note: the pool area is close to the main road.

Please note: child ages are up to and including 16 years.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (887)
  • Very good (401)
  • Average (77)
  • Poor (23)
  • Terrible (26)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can’t wait to return!

Dec 24, 2024 Paul10014 New York City, New York

I loved my stay at the Rockley. I was there for business and it was conveniently located. My room had an amazing view of the ocean. Well appointed, very comfortable bed and good air-conditioning The staff for incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent. The beach was beautiful and the service there was also great. Definitely going back.!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Staff, Great Location

Dec 24, 2024 jedjohnson Cataumet, Massachusetts

The staff are consistently friendly, helpful and efficient. The location is across from a wonderful beach and in the middle of a busy part of the island with many places for food and entertainment nearby. The hotel provided towels and vouchers for chairs and an umbrella at the beach.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating So much that is good about it but the bar staff really let this place down. Real shame.

Dec 17, 2024 Sightseer22644870922 London, United Kingdom

We enjoyed our stay, the location is great for getting to the beaches and local bars and restaurants. Loads of shops and place on your doorstep for convenience also. You get an umbrella (nicest ones on the beach IMO, and two sun lounges and beach towels each day) I loved the decor and it’s thoughtfully designed which I appreciated. Good amount… Read more
We enjoyed our stay, the location is great for getting to the beaches and local bars and restaurants. Loads of shops and place on your doorstep for convenience also. You get an umbrella (nicest ones on the beach IMO, and two sun lounges and beach towels each day) I loved the decor and it’s thoughtfully designed which I appreciated. Good amount of shaded areas. Good balcony size, decent mirrors in the room. The free use of washing machines and dryers x 2 on each floor is a great touch. Just buy your own powder from any of the nearby shops. Also loved the shower/dressing rooms which you can book if you have a later flight but an 11am check out. The place largely feels modern and fresh. The bathroom and kitchen need upgrades as do the general interior of the rooms, but the design is great. I feel Like it will get there and is a project in progress. It’s on a busy road which is not great for everyone but fine for us. We had been on the west coast and Grenada so were ripe for the buzz of the south coast. The main thing that lets this place down are some of the staff. It had a big impact on me, as I like to sit at hotel bars and get to know the other guests. Zion on reception was wonderful as was Leonardo who I believe mainly served food and drinks. Others were kind also, but these two really stuck out for us. So friendly, cheery and happy to engage with guests. Thank you 🙏🏽 The bar staff need to work on their customer service skills. The bar is often the heart and soul of any hotel, especially in the Caribbean, and they seemed irritated when you disturbed them for a drink. Another reviewer called it tourist fatigue. On one occasion I paid $25 Barbados dollars (not including service charge) for a white wine. The barman with the beard and black polo shirt uniform emptied the last of a bottle in my glass that didn’t even come up to 125ml. When I asked if that was all, he looked me dead in the eye and said yep. He knew this was the first drink he had served me and that I was not happy and he simply didn’t care. It was also clearly old and quite unpleasant. I decided not to say anything else. I did notice others complain about the wine. A few days later I tried another drink. Strawberry daiquiri. I had raspberry as there was no strawberry left. They took ages making it, despite no other customers. I saw the barman sniff a carton which contained something for the drink. What I was served was white, looked like a split pina colada, like it had separated. It tasted nothing like raspberry and I could taste hardly any alcohol. They knew it was wrong. They didn’t care and served it anyway. Rude. After a few sips I decided not again. I’m sending this back. After they debated it in earshot of me they made me a mango one which was better, but there was no apology they were clearly put out. I sent my husband up to sort the tab out as I was so uncomfortable. That was the last drink I ever ordered there. There is lots of competition. This place is a great location but this service will put customers off. Most evenings the bar was empty apart from nights with entertainment. The treatment I had from the bar staff was deeply unpleasant, and not what anyone should expect on holiday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A very pleasant experience

Dec 16, 2024 bex76 Stockport, United Kingdom

The hotel is in a great location, right opposite lovely Rockley beach and close to many restaurants. There's also a supermarket nearby. Staff are lovely and very helpfulful. They can help arrange excursions and have good recommendations for local restaurants. My room was very comfortable and quiet and the balcony is a lovely place to sit to… Read more
The hotel is in a great location, right opposite lovely Rockley beach and close to many restaurants. There's also a supermarket nearby. Staff are lovely and very helpfulful. They can help arrange excursions and have good recommendations for local restaurants. My room was very comfortable and quiet and the balcony is a lovely place to sit to watch the world by. I also had a pleasant drink in the bar one afternoon and the wine was excellent (South African chenin blanc). I heard no noise at all from either other rooms or the street, and the aircon was pretty quiet. Breakfast was adequate for me as I'm not a huge breakfast eater but some may find the choice and variety rather limited. The granola was very tasty and fresh eggs can be cooked on request. The only negative with this hotel for me was that there was no hot water from the shower for the short duration of my stay which was disappointing (I did let it run for several minutes as advised by front desk). Overall it was a very pleasant stay and I'd happily stay here again should I return to Barbados. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location!

Dec 11, 2024 daddiivee

Staff were wonderful and friendly. Breakfasts were amazing with variety everyday. Complimentary beach chairs and umbrella was such a convenient feature. If you are a runner or walker, the boardwalk is steps away from the hotel. Would definitely stay here again.