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Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts

3.0 of 5
St. James Beach Holetown Barbados, Barbados
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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Gower
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I have just returned from a 10 night stay here. The only downside was the frequent rain, which the hotel cannot be held accountable for. The location was superb for shopping, being in Holetown, but it was quite at all times. The hotel was very clean and the food excellent. Apart from the odd exception the staff... More

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Woking, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My wife and I have just returned from Discovery bay barbados. We have had an excelent time that we will remember for a very long time. The staff are friendly and helpful and have made us feel like family. The food was very good and the rooms are clean and adequate for holidays. The garden are very well kept and... More

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UK
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My partner and I have just returned from a 10 night holiday at Discovery Bay. We had a wonderful time. Contrary to earlier negative reviews we found the hotel and it's staff to be a wonderful place to stay. The staff work really hard and nothing is too much for them, they are very friendly, courteous and helpful and the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Had an amazing time! The hotel was basic but we didn't go there to sit in the room! Could do with updating, but the basics were there. Not worth going all inclusive as you're in the heart of restaurants and bars. Not worth paying extra for sea view, as hotel is on the beach, spend the saved cash for water... More

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London, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Just absolutely disgraceful.....place have no ambiance, poor decor, little activity. No guest services, empty desk, all morning and throughout the day. Spoke to the lady in charge of the desk Shirley,I think was her name. She seem like she was in a rush and could offer no real assistance and told me to speak with Ms. Ifill. We were only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

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Ringwood, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We have been here for 12 days and found it very good indeed. Yes the hotel is a little dated BUT it is advertised as 3 star not 5! The breaky, lunch and dinner menu are slightly limited but what is available is of good quality. Also the 'very friendly' staff if asked will accommodate variations as required, i.e. steak... More

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Barbados
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Location good. Rooms in need of update. The food was of poor quality no real choices. Staff pleasant but lacked any training they need motivation and direction.You would need to pay me to stay there again.

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Roche
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013 via mobile

Overall not good, good location and great beach. Roomies were dated, bathrooms old, TV, old, tea and coffee machine, old, yes it was clean, which at least made you unpack. Food, overall really not good, no style or skill hot , then it was cold, and cold, then it was warm. The restaurant should be the high light of a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Discovery Bay? I loved it, and have already booked for longer next January. I can hardly believe some of the unpleasant reviews of this lovely place – can they really have been in the same hotel at the same time as me? My room was clean, bright and quiet, the bathroom had good fluffy towels and worked well, the balcony... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Star hotel(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Very good(5)
  • Sea view(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Sun bed(4)
  • Little tired(4)

Additional Information about Discovery Bay by Rex Resorts

Address: St. James Beach Holetown Barbados, Barbados
Region: Caribbean > Barbados > Saint James Parish
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#15 On the Beach Hotels in Saint James Parish
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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Also Known As:
Discovery Bay By Rex Hotel Saint James
Discovery Bay By Rex Hotel
Discovery Bay Barbados
Discovery Bay Hotel Barbados
Discovery Bay By Rex Resorts Barbados/Saint James Parish

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