Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Chelonia Restaurant
Junior Suite Ocean Front View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Waterfront Restaurant
Lobby
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Half Moon Coffee Bar & Grill
Freeze Ice Cream Parlour
Flying Fish Kids Club
Flying Fish Kids Club
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Chelonia Restaurant
Junior Suite Ocean Front View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Junior Suite Ocean View
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Waterfront Restaurant
Lobby
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View
Half Moon Coffee Bar & Grill
Freeze Ice Cream Parlour
Flying Fish Kids Club
Flying Fish Kids Club

The hotel

Turtle Beach is a premium All Inclusive, all-suite hotel located on the south coast of Barbados. The spacious, attractive suites at this elegant hotel look out over the pristine gardens, breathtaking ocean and swimming pools. With a wide selection of water sports included you will be hard pressed to fit everything in. The refreshing breezes of the south coast make for excellent Hobie Cat sailing. Children are really well catered for at Turtle Beach, with their own pool, organised activities and an excellent, complimentary kids' club for ages 3-12. With three different restaurants, ice cream parlour, coffee bar and a lovely entertainment programme, you are spoilt for choice when dining and the hotel is just moments away from the lively St Lawrence Gap.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Evening Entertainment

Where is it

On Dover Beach, within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. 15 minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

161 suites on 4 floors in 4 interlinked buildings with 2 lifts. All with private balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, separate bathtub and shower, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-fridge (not stocked), safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. 

Junior Suite Pool/Garden View with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are non-smoking.

All Inclusive of: all meals including afternoon tea and snacks, all premium and local-brand drinks (fine wines and Champagne at extra charge). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.

Junior Suite Oceanview are as Junior Suite Pool/Garden view but with sea views, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Deluxe Oceanview with 1 king-size bed and includes sitting area with sofa bed, as well as sun loungers on the balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suite Oceanfront are closest to the beach, with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Wheelchair accessible Junior Suite Oceanfront available with roll-in shower and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Suite Pool/Garden View feature a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

1-Bedroom Oceanview Suites include a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

Family Connected Oceanview Junior Suites consist of 2 Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.

Chelonia Restaurant (open-air restaurant serving International cuisine for breakfast and dinner). Sand Trap (beachfront restaurant, offering authentic local flavours). Asiagos Restaurant (Italian cuisine - over 12 years only, reservations required and some dishes are at a supplement). Half Moon Coffee Bar & Deli (signature hot and cold lattes, tea, sweet and savoury snacks and Grab and Go small bites). Freeze Ice Cream Parlour. Beach Ambassador service, with afternoon treats including ice cream and fresh fruit. Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (transport not included, meal and drinks may supplements apply). Room service*. All restaurants are non-smoking.

Live, local entertainment. Comprehensive activity programme for all ages. Pop up bars delivering tastes of local drinks and snacks.

2 freeform swimming pools and children’s pool. Jacuzzi. Fitness centre. On-site beauty salon and spa services*. 2 floodlit tennis courts. Table tennis. Aerobics and aquacise. Complimentary non-motorised water sports: snorkelling, boogie boarding, kayaking, Hobie Cat boat rides, (water-skiing* at sister resort Crystal Cove. Transfer extra*). Surfing lessons*. Flying Fish Kids' club (9:00am-9:00pm, 3-12 years) with full activity programme. Marine programmes and golf lessons*. Jungle gym. Family activities such as scavenger hunts, Calypso, limbo dancing and live cooking demonstrations. Bespoke tours including Pepperpot Culinary tour*. Tennis clinics with professional tennis coach. Fitness and spinning classes. Yoga and neighbourhood walks.

Complimentary WiFi in suites and throughout the property. Pool and Beach Ambassador service. 

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.  

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

1 night between 5 Jan-21 Dec.

7 nights between 22 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge 

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

Dress code: smart casual in the evenings, with trousers and collared shirts for gentlemen. Asiagos offers fine dining and requires semi-formal attire including full-length trousers for all guests and dress shoes. To maintain the elegant atmosphere desired, guests wearing the following will not be seated: jeans, capri-style trousers, sleeveless men's shirts, t-shirts without collars, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, hats on gentlemen, trainers or bare feet.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely

Dec 18, 2024 karldeimbacher Greater London, United Kingdom

This hotel is not as flash as some of the new properties on Barbados. It could do with some new furniture and a coat of paint But.... It's spacious, well equipped, clean, everything works and the staff are lovely. The food is mostly buffet - but there's plenty of variety and it's all good. And the beach is priceless .....
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dissappointed 50th Anniversary

Dec 18, 2024 Irene F

My husband and I went to the resort Dec 1-7. It was to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We arrived on Sunday and by the middle of the night on Tuesday, my husband became violently ill with what we presumed was food poisoning. By Wednesday evening, he was worse and we called a doctor. She said that it was bacterial like maybe salmonella and ordered… Read more
My husband and I went to the resort Dec 1-7. It was to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We arrived on Sunday and by the middle of the night on Tuesday, my husband became violently ill with what we presumed was food poisoning. By Wednesday evening, he was worse and we called a doctor. She said that it was bacterial like maybe salmonella and ordered an antibiotic as well as another med. By Thursday, I also became seriously ill with the same malady. The doctor had to come back and order meds for me. We ended up spending from Wednesday until we left in our room being sick. We also had to extend our stay for 2 days because we were so sick and could not fly. So we were charged for another 2 days, even though we really did not partake in the all inclusive meals, and I know that our illness was from the resort. As for the hotel , the staff were all very nice and helpful. The place is run down, and I found out that they are closing for a year to refurbish. I don't think that it should have been billed as a Marriot until after refurbish. The beach and pools were beautiful! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Superb holiday in every sense

Dec 18, 2024 Andrew M

We returned to Turtle Beach for the umpteenth time and were greeted like old friends . Our room was spacious spotlessly clean and serviced daily with plenty of towels etc. Our fridge was refilled regularly with a range of drinks. All three restaurants served excellent food with menus changing daily..something for everyone ! Yes the hotel is a bit… Read more
We returned to Turtle Beach for the umpteenth time and were greeted like old friends . Our room was spacious spotlessly clean and serviced daily with plenty of towels etc. Our fridge was refilled regularly with a range of drinks. All three restaurants served excellent food with menus changing daily..something for everyone ! Yes the hotel is a bit tired but that adds to its charm. The beach is one of the best with plenty of loungers and tons of towels. The water sport staff are very helpful…particularly Maradona! The pools also have plenty of loungers if you don’t like the beach..the mattresses are extremely comfortable. A special mention for Nigel,Herm,Winston ,Elizabeth and Losanta but without exception all of the staff are superb. The hotel closes in February for a major refurb as are some of the sister hotels which we look forward to and will certainly return. A word to Marriott , RETAIN your staff! They are your greatest asset! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overall pleased with this all inclusive resort

Dec 17, 2024 Julian G Warrington, United Kingdom

I've seen reviews that call the resort a bit tired, whilst it has a certain retro design c.1970's it is well maintained, clean and well serviced everything in the room worked as it should the restaurants and bars were open and well staffed as advertised. Staff in general were very pleasant attentive and there were plenty of them around to help. … Read more
I've seen reviews that call the resort a bit tired, whilst it has a certain retro design c.1970's it is well maintained, clean and well serviced everything in the room worked as it should the restaurants and bars were open and well staffed as advertised. Staff in general were very pleasant attentive and there were plenty of them around to help. Food was good, maybe not spectacular but plenty of variety in the main, pleasant semi outdoors, restaurant with the menu changing each day. Only tried the Italian al-a-carte of the other two restaurants and that was excellent. Beach is beautiful, plenty of loungers, towels, drinks etc here and around the pool. Only slightly strange thing is sporadically you will be asked to sign a "bill" in the restaurant (but not always) even thought it is zero. Obviously this is to allow you to tip if you wish, but nobody really explained this and I saw several bewildered faces. Personally I prefer to tip individuals in cash so just signed and left gratuities blank nothing was added to the bill so all good. Watersports are going to be limited as the sea is too rough, although there is always swimming behind a couple of breakwaters with lifeguards. But, on good days they do have all the non-powered kit you'd expect. Overall a good experience Read less
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Dec 17, 2024 Susan H

We were pleasantly surprised by our stay at Turtle Beach. The facilities, space, restaurant options and service overall were excellent. In particular, we would like to praise Shodia, who went above and beyond to ensure every request was met speedily and professionally.