Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

4.0 star property
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Property amenity
Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Paynes Bay, Paynes Bay, St. James
  • Paynes Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course
    15 min walk
  • Barbados Polo Club
    17 min walk
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

1 Bedroom Ste Pool, Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Ocean View, Junior Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Pool View, Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

1 Bedroom Ste Oceanfront, Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Room Sleeper Chair, Guest room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Room, Guest room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Connecting Ocean View, Junior Suites

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

Paynes Bay

When you stay at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels in Paynes Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Carlisle Bay and Sandy Lane Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Dover Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from U.S. Embassy.

What's nearby

  • Paynes Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course - 15 min walk
  • Barbados Polo Club - 17 min walk
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 20 min walk
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's Snack Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Tempio Restaurant & Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Sandy Lane Beach
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels offers 104 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Paynes Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a spa tub. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Tamarind Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch at the hotel's restaurant, Rilaks Deck, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Rilaks Deck - This restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sugar Cane Room - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
246 Bar and Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Rilaks Deck
  • Sugar Cane Room
  • 246 Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • A hot tub
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 9.73 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tamarind Elegant Hotels
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Hotel
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Hotel Paynes Bay
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Paynes Bay
Tamarind By Elegant Hotel Paynes Bay
Tamarind By Elegant Hotels Barbados/Saint James Parish
Hotel Tamarind Cove
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Resort Paynes Bay
Tamarind Cove Barbados
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Resort
Tamarind egant Hotels Paynes

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 445 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
#life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All staff were fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The stuff was very slow with service. No entertainment for guests. No different varieties of breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great beach and snorkeling. Great staff and service. Lots of available water activities. Ok food. The buildings, decks and pools were very tired but they are closing in July for a complete renovation- looking forward to seeing end result
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicente

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reset your energy under the sun.
Great friendly service and a nice location. We had a great time under the sun. This is a sister property of four or five resorts, getting the water taxi to explore other all inclusive sister resorts ia amazing. The water toys are also very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cleotha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steeves

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madjiguene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and courteous staff! We sorely enjoyed our 1 week vacation! The hotel is well situated, quiet and relaxing place. The ocean is beautiful, nice access to pools. The property is very well managed, great food and water sport options. Do not fall for the bad reviews!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cayvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the wide varieties. Staff was excellent. The 2 Christopher's at the bar were great. Kernoll the waitress was always friendly n made us feel so comfortable as well of the rest of the staff. Been in barbados 6 times, first time here n it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs upgrade, no elevator and our suite was on the third floor, noticed some damage floor around the pool area, no ventilation in the bathroom, but the staff were wonderful and food was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. The staff overall were very friendly. It’s a very relaxed hotel. The inclusive package was very good, easy to eat and drink too much! We had a junior suite overlooking the sea and it was a big room with everything you needed. Overall the hotel is a little tired. We were told it closing for a year in July for total refurbishment and it is needed. The area/road outside of the hotel is very busy and not really ideal for walking along.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought this property was very quaint and although some areas have wear and tear, the food and staff and size of rooms was a definitely plus. Loved the size of the property and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, friendly staff and decent food overall. Our first room was very outdated, AC was making loud whistling sound and toilet was leaking onto bathroom floor. We notified front desk and it was taken care of the next day. Antonia the manager came and found us and said she was aware of the problems and they were going to move us to an upgraded room. The next room was as good as the first room was bad. Much better view, amenities,overall comfort. Very thankful that they took care of us. Free water sports are a definite plus and the beach swimming area is very nice and safe, pools are nice. Overall the food was good but not great. We are vegetarian and our options were completely limited and lacking unless we ate the buffet, which was pretty good. The drinks were good and all included. All the servers were very attentive and sweet. The woman making omelets is a joy! The sister restaurants-Positano and Shiso at the Waves were excellent and I highly recommend eating at the other properties. Water taxi is free during the day but you have to take taxis after 4 pm. Taxis are pretty pricey but if you’re adventurous take the bus it’s only 3.60 Barbados! My only suggestion is that concierges we spoke to were not that knowledgeable and had to look up answers to any questions we had. One last thing the Wifi is pretty bad, but I hate to complain about overall lovely experience!
View from Room229
Fabulous sunsets daily
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

JON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in yesterday and so far, so good. HOWEVER, Expedia says Tamarind had a hot tub, and it does not. It’s not a huge thing, but it was one of the amenities we considered when booking our hotel in Barbados. I don’t know if this was an honest mistake or not, but either way it’s disappointing

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023