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#2 of 2 hotels in Paynes Bay
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.5
Value
4.1
Tamarind rests on a premium West Coast beach and features premium guest rooms, an intimate spa and relaxation space, and two restaurants. Contemporary sun loungers, day beds, and decks transform outdoor spaces into outdoor 'living rooms' providing flexible spaces for dining, drinking, relaxing, and events. Complimentary features include motorized and non-motorized watersports, daily buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi in rooms and throughout the property, fitness center and classes, and water taxi to other Elegant Hotels' west coast properties.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Indoor play area for children
Parking
Wifi
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Horseback riding
Snorkeling
Water sport equipment rentals
Billiards
Evening entertainment
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Highchairs available
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
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Desk
Private balcony
Separate living room
Sofa
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 81 out of 100
12Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
4Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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1 Paynes Bay, Paynes Bay BB24023 Barbados
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This is our third trip here and we normally enjoy our stay at the Tamarind. However our piece and quiet and relaxation is being spoiled by noisy “Bull” kites which make sounds like being constantly surrounded by a swarm of angry bees. The noise pollution is appalling. This happens all day long. The management just shrugs it’s shoulders to the many complaints concerning these pests. Apparently the Barbadian government is trying to ban these kites and will levy fines against the people flying them. The period will only be for the night time hours though. This will probably be my last stay at the Tamarind until this dreadful noise is eradicated.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 2 days ago
Dear John W, Thank you for your recent submission and for your continued loyalty to Tamarind. We most certainly appreciate it!! I know you would have met with the General Manager after posting this review and were subsequently informed of our continued efforts and work with local law enforcement at mitigating the impact of these kites on our guests' holiday. As discussed, your relaxation and peace of mind are our number one priority, and our aim is to ensure we deliver this and so much more to you when you choose to visit us time and time again. We truly hope that after your chat with the management team, you have achieved some measure of clarity and will look to return for a fourth trip in the near future. All the very best to you on behalf of us all here at Tamarind.
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Very good value all-inclusive experience.Friendly staff, pleasant accommodation on the beach front and good food.Skilled bartenders too.Maybe a refurb needed,but a minor point.Barbados can be expensive, so I appreciated the value for money.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Beach front is best
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear SimonH884, On behalf of the team, thank you for your valued comments - they certainly mean a lot. It is always great to know when we have met all our customers' expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Perhaps not quite the common or garden review, but I just wanted to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to barman Ray and front desk Shante. I travelled to Tamarind on my own in May 2022 and was very, very ill, but whilst all staff were very helpful and supportive, both Ray and Shante were enormously supportive and without their help I’d have been in a great deal of trouble. I left earlier than my planned departure date but promised Ray I would endeavour to return in 2023 to shake his hand again - something that I was delighted to be able to do last week when I visited Tamarind, this time with my wife, for the day from Crystal Cove on the dine around program Elegant offer. I’ve now said I will to try to return one more time in 2024 and hopefully my health will permit that - in which case I shall try to also hook up with Shante on that occasion. Meanwhile, don’t believe some of the poor reviews, Tamarind is still a great place to stay on the West Coast! Thanks for reading - and if you go thyen please do say hello to Ray and to Shante for me.…
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Sea view is a must.
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear MWJB2605, You are most welcome!! One of our greatest assets at Tamarind is our staff, and I will be sure to let both Ray and Shante know what a real difference their above and beyond service to you has meant. We certainly hope to see you again in 2024.
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We had a lovely family holiday with out two year old. Huge spacious bedrooms, which was clean and modern. Wifi worked well through out the whole hotel. Free watersports which we enjoyed and swimming in the sea, with a coral reef where we saw some beautiful fish.The sea/hotel wall has been repaired and all the beach was accessible, I had been worried about this following other people's reviews. Food was lovely, we had a couple of evenings of buffet and the rest were a la carte evenings. As the hotel is part of the elegant hotel chain you can get the free water taxi between the hotels and dine in the sister hotels, there is also an Italian attached to the Tamarind, which was lovely food, and another adult hotel to the otherside. Pool wise I would say the Tamarind had the best pools in the chain, nice and big and deep! We thoroughly enjoyed our beautiful relaxing 10 night stay and would certainly look to return :-)…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Thank you, emma c, for your sharing your recent holiday experience. We are pleased that Tamarind was able to tick so many of those key boxes for your family, and we look forward to welcoming you on your return trip.
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My wife and I just returned after a 1 week stay at this hotel. The view from across the pool is beautiful with waves crashing along the beach beyond. Our fellow guests were made up of British and American families and couples along with others, the overall vibe is calm and relaxing. The staff is great! always trying to help, smiling, (I know that customer service is difficult) and always cleaning up the property. Food is very important when we travel and all in all we were very pleased. Most of the meals are buffet style. There is a great selection of food that people will know from home as well as Bajan style dishes, which my wife and I enjoyed. very important, the food was prepared with care and tasty. I was going to give this review a 4, however there was 1 employee who raised the bar for us. The master breakfast cook who works the "cook to order" egg station at the morning buffet. Her name is Ether and she is a great brand ambassador for this hotel! Boiled, poached, or omelet, no problem. Guests naturally break into 2 lines around the buffet, and they end up in front of this marvelous woman. She keeps everyone moving as she pumps out order after order, all the time talking to everyone standing in front of her. I have on request of this hotel, please install an electric fan above this woman's station to cool her as she provides a great experience for the guests who crave fresh eggs. It was a good week, thank you.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Jvlachos, Thank you for such positive comments coming out of your recent stay. The team at Tamarind works hard to ensure we deliver the best possible experience, and I am glad that your stay was an enjoyable and memorable one. I will be sure to let Ether know that it was because of her that you gave us that much appreciated fifth star, and your request has been noted. All the very best to you!!
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Fabulous Not everything is perfect, but that’s why we can relax. Our room is comfortable and clean. The staff are very friendly, and also do a good job. Yes, there are a few things that could be better, but overall our experience atTamarind has been positive. Alecia at the pool bar - thank you for your kindness when I hurt my foot. Lisa - your first aid was first class. Troy you make an excellent pin-a colada - the dark rum makes for a fabulous taste. Alicia thank you for all your help at the concierge desk. LaSaunta you were absolutely fabulous in sorting out my dietary needs. The food has been exceptional. I could go on and mention every member of staff with whom we’ve had a positive experience, but it would be easier to mention those who have not given good service. Oh , wait, there aren’t any. Overall I would say that after a few very difficult years, Tamarind has come back and offers a lovely place to relax in the sun. We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the staff at Tamarind have made it so special.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t expect US style. You are in Barbados and Bajan style is friendly and unique
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Deborah M, Your kind words mean so much to us here at Tamarind, so thank you for taking the time to share. Our service comes from the heart, and the fact that you mentioned these key staff members will be sure to make their day. On behalf of us all, here's hoping to see you back in Barbados and at Tamarind in the near future. Take care.
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Having read previous reviews, was apprehensive about going as we booked it last summer. Yes the hotel is tired and needs updating etc, but the location on the beach is perfect. Staff were so friendly and helpful couldn’t fault them. We were disappointed with the buffet food which was not inviting at all and not a lot of variety, however the a la carte menu was very good. Also, they had no rose wine, kept saying that it was out of stock, until our last night when it arrived (sister hotels had it when visited!). Then run out of Merlot wine few nights before we left too! The shuttle boat to the other hotels is worth using so you can look around the hotels - we did book a couple of evening meals at them which we thoroughly enjoyed. We did get the local bus into Bridgetown, very cheap €3.50 each however far you wish to go. A bit of a problem with birds whilst eating as they fly on to your table whenever they can, so had to cover drinks when we went to the buffet. We found their other hotels had found ways to solve this problem. We are trying to get the hotel to contact us as we think we have been charged twice for the hotel tax but they are not responding to our emails.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear ChrisX, We are pleased that you decided to give Tamarind a try, particularly given the fact that one person's experience is not another's. Our team is dedicated to providing the service you deserve, so thank you for taking the time to recognize this. Yes, we did encounter a few supply issues during your stay, but these were and have since been fully remedied. Your comments surrounding the buffets and birds have also been noted for improvement going forward, so thank you for your feedback. As for the tax query, I trust that this has been resolved to your satisfaction, but please reach out if this is still outstanding. All the best!!
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We have recently returned from our great stay at Tamarind. I do think generally the property needs renovating as it’s looking dated but don’t let this put you off as this hotel has plenty to offer and still has a lot of charm. The grounds are immaculately maintained and there are always people gardening and sweeping. The hotel itself is very clean as well. The staff are very friendly and happy to help you no matter what their department. The location of the hotel is excellent for all West Coast excursions / restaurants etc. The sea is fabulous on the West Coast and Tamarind has a good beach. We dined at the hotel for breakfast and lunch which were good and we dined at Positano twice (lovely restaurant next door which was included) and then we dined at restaurants outside the hotel. We would always find it too much to eat all out meals in the same hotel restaurant. The drinks were good. My daughter used the kids club which she enjoyed. Concierge were very helpful and informative. We had a lovely room which was a junior suite ocean view and we were very pleased that we upgraded to one of these rooms. I think rooms on the upper floors are better as well, particularly for views. Our maid was really lovely. We did really enjoy our holiday and would be happy to return to Tamarind again. The dine around programme is great (at other Elegant hotels) and the water taxi is fantastic too. My only gripe really is that I think they should change the sunbed cushions more frequently or put towel covers on them like Colony Club do, the cushions on the sun beds were looking very tired and shabby. Oh and people start putting their towels on sun beds before 7am! …
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Thank you, Clare, for your recent stay comments. Our staff truly works hard to ensure the best possible stay, so thank you for your kind words. We love it when our guests opt to explore all that our hotel group has to offer, and I can see from your review that you took advantage of some of our unique add-ons like the dine around programme and water taxi. We are currently working to improve our pool and beach experience, so feedback like yours helps us to ensure we have all that is required to do just that. I hope that this is not the last time you choose to stay with us, as we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to our shores.
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Following some of the negative reviews I was. Wry worried about staying here on my recent trip but on the whole our stay was very enjoyable. The staff in the main were friendly, the resort although slightly tired in places was very good with the pools and beach both lovely. The bars were great and the drinks tasty and served promptly and with a smile. The only negatives were that the food could be of a slightly better standard with the advertised kids buffet doesn’t appear to exist, also sun beds appear to be reserved late at night despite signs saying this is allowed meaning by 7am most of the beds were reserved although there were more sofa like areas to sit further back from pool. Hopefully the Marriott give this place the TLC it needs to bring it up to the level it should be at.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Jimbo, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for giving us a 4* review. On behalf of the team, we are committed to providing that unforgettable stay with a level of service that our guests dream of, and hope that you do not hesitate to rebook after the scheduled renovations are complete. Take care!!
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Unfortunately for us, the hotel is truly awful. We have tried our best to just roll with it but the majority of the staff are arrogant and in most part rude. The food is terrible and upkeep to the property appears non-existent. I have never written a review on Trip Advisor but feel compelled to make potential visitors aware and book elsewhere. Really is a shame as we last visited 15 years ago when the hotel was great. Just avoid!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Antonia H - Operations , Other at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Andrew C, Thank you for your feedback. The comments surrounding your recent stay are truly disappointing to read and I have fed these back to the team for their awareness and action. In reference to our food, we generally receive positive comments, but I do understand that this can be subjective and will speak to our culinary team on this point. I wish you and your family the very best.
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PRICE RANGE
$400 - $709 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
tamarind by elegant hotel paynes bay, tamarind cove saint james, tamarind cove barbados, hotel tamarind cove
LOCATION
CaribbeanBarbadosSaint James ParishPaynes Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
101
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Which popular attractions are close to Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Nearby attractions include Paynes Bay Beach (0.2 miles), Barbados Polo Club (0.3 miles), and Jerry The Beach Man Sun Loungers (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a pool view.
What food & drink options are available at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mr Vic Bar, The Roti Den, and Karibu.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The Parliament Buildings (4.8 miles) and Independence Square (4.9 miles).
Does Tamarind by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.