The SandpipervsThe Atlantis Historic Inn
The Atlantis Hotel and The Sandpiper are both recommended by professionals. On balance, The Atlantis Hotel scores slightly higher than The Sandpiper. The Atlantis Hotel ranks #7 in Barbados with accolades from 9 sources including Mr & Mrs Smith, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Sandpiper
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Independent Condé Nast Traveler
Holetown, Barbados
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The Coral Reef Club does it better, but if it's full, this South Seas resort on a white-sand beach evokes an earlier Barbados." Full review
Fodor's "An intimate vibe and (practically) private beach keep guests coming back to this little hideaway on the west coast of Barbados." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Loyalists abound at the Sandpiper... their devotion is well-earned: family run for now two generations, with all the requisite perks of beachfront Caribbean luxury." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Sandpiper is a family-owned resort on the ritzy west coast of Barbados. It's hard to find fault in the rooms or amenities at this small, colonial-style luxury property." Full review
Star Service "This two-story property, a smaller, more private version of its sister hotel, the Coral Reef, is a more upscale version of the nearby Mango Bay, one that offers lots of British reserve." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The family-run Sandpiper is one of Barbados' best luxury hotels, particularly since its revamp, which added a second sleek swimming pool and stylish new beachfront suites." Full review
Independent "The Sandpiper offers understated luxury in keeping with that on show in Holetown, less than 20 minutes’ walk from the town centre. This opulent beachfront property is a family-run affair,..."
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Condé Nast Traveler "If it's a younger, trendier vibe you're chasing, the family also operates The Sandpiper, a smaller, more intimate affair pealing better to families and couples. Shrouded in lush gardens,..."
The Atlantis Historic Inn Frommer's Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Tent Bay, St. Joseph, Bathsheba, Barbados
From $278/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This scenic outpost is one of the best bets for those who'd like to avoid the hordes and hide out here in a sort of beachhouse atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "A fixture on the rugged east coast for more than a century and renowned for its spectacular oceanfront location." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"If the name “Atlantis” conjures up images of the megaresort in the Bahamas, then think again." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The first hotel on the rugged eastern shore, the Atlantis has been overhauled—the 10 airy suites have been expanded to 500 square feet and have large canopy beds." Full review
Star Service "The staff brims with local knowledge and history and acts as a clearing house for the many excursions available along this windward coast. " Full review
Lonely Planet "One cove south of Bathsheba, Atlantis was the original hotel in the area." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Atlantis Hotel is a rainbow-coloured ranch that’s been a hospitable Barbados hideaway for over a century: recently refurbished, it’s a stately slice of island history."
The Telegraph8.0
"Colonial-chic decor, friendly service and renowned Bajan buffet lunches make the boutique Atlantis a dependable choice in the seaside hamlet of Tent Bay on the quiet east coast of Barbados." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Stay in a stately slice of Barbados history at the Atlantis Hotel, a brightly coloured ranch turned airy contemporary getaway." Full review
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Advised to avoid the riptides, Andrew suggests we wallow instead in the natural rockpools towards Barclay.
New York Times
