Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is located between a half-mile stretch of pure white sand beach, and St Lawrence Gap, which is a lively Barbados street attraction with restaurants, shops, music, and an abundance of local colour! Divi Southwinds Beach Resort offers spacious vacation suites and hotel rooms along with some of the islands' best beaches with a wide choice of amenities.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
St Lawrence Main Road Dover Beach, St. Lawrence Gap Barbados
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
907 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is often praised for its welcoming atmosphere, complete with music events and beach amenities that guests find inviting. The hotel's cleanliness is lauded, with travelers noting spotless rooms and pristine pools, although the charm is slightly marred by dated decor. Its prime location offers a serene yet convenient escape near beaches and local attractions.
Reviewers appreciate the value and the range of amenities, including cooking facilities and multiple pools, despite some minor issues with water pressure. While service is generally celebrated for its warmth and efficiency, a few travelers have experienced lapses.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Inviting
Rooms
Clean
Value
Excellent
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Excellent holiday , Hotel , accommodation and location. Our room wasn’t ready on arrival and we waited about 2 hours to be allocated a room , the front desk staff kept us updated all the time and upgraded us to a penthouse and credited us $90 for the inconvenience . There were no other issues throughout the holiday . The pool was a good size and very clean . The dining facilities next to the beach were great . The staff took a genuine interest in the guests and would go out of the way to help you . I’d definitely go back .
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 15, 2020
Dear Tony Mac Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share a review on your stay with us. We sincerely apologize for the wait you had experienced for your room and thank you for allowing us to address this while you were here with us. We also appreciate your mention of our dedicated staff and wonderful facilities. Thank you once again for your feedback, it is very important to us as it is only through such that we are able to maintain and improve on our offering to you. We look forward to another opportunity to welcome you back to the Divi Southwinds for another lovely holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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First room allocated was depressing, dark and nothing like the website pictures. I asked to move rooms but was told “the hotel is full” however when I offered to pay extra a room became available!
We had a problem with the air-conditioning unit in the second room and had no AC for 24 hours. The reception staff were helpful and always friendly with getting it fixed but everything just takes so long.
Beach bar staff rather unhelpful and unfriendly compared to the lovely reception staff. No beach service at all. I was refused a drink at the beach bar on our first day because I didn’t have a face mask on (On the beach, in the sand, in the open air). Many staff had their masks under their chin (don’t blame them in this heat) so they shouldn’t refuse to serve guests in a covid safe environment. I saw the same guy serving other people with no masks so maybe he just decides on the day! I asked for a beach umbrella to be told “they are not usually provided” despite two large groups of Americans getting them every day. I was sent off to look for “the Rasta by the pool” to try to get an umbrella but nowhere to be found so we gave up. just felt very unwelcome and almost an imposition to the staff who just don’t seem to value customers or have any grasp on customer service. It took over an hour to get a club sandwich on the one occasion we attempted to eat on the beach. One would have hoped that the last 20 months had changed peoples attitudes in a country that relies so heavily on tourism but clearly that was optimistic! It was as if the hotel reception staff and the beach restaurant team have totally different attitudes, perhaps they are not the same company.
St Lawrence Gap area is rather run down and very quiet. There are a handful of restaurants but almost all were fully booked in the week around New Year so the few that are open after Covid are clearly doing well. (Highly recommend Primo bistro). All the locals we met were absolutely wonderful. The beach is lovely and we had the unexpected honour of watching a nest of baby turtles hatch very close to our sun loungers!
Unfortunately there was nowhere in the area to go for afternoon coffee and it just doesn’t seem geared up for visitors. Maybe it was different pre covid. we probably wouldn’t rush to return to Divi or St Lawrence Gap and will hopefully return to Barbados when we have the budget for Sandy Lane!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 17, 2022
Dear am237 Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your Hotel destination in Barbados. We are happy to learn that you have enjoyed some aspects of your stay but deeply saddened that we have not met or exceeded your expectations while you were with us. I will share your review with the team, so that we can re-train our staff and improve on our offer to our guests. Now that most of our restrictions have been lifted and we slowly return to normalcy we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back, where we will endeavor to give you a positive holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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The hotel is really an apartment hotel with full self-catering facilities in your room. We found the room great and roomy and ended up making our own breakfasts & snacks.
Location is great just close to the beach and right in the middle of the St Lawrence Gap area, so loads of bars/restaurants to walk to locally. This is probably just as well as the bar/restaurant on site are not great and devoid of atmosphere. The only time it gets going is the Tuesday evening Manager's Cocktail Hour, which was nice.
The pools are fine and golf and croquet is available. The grounds are OK but no real shade apart from a very limited area around the main pool. The beach area is much better with a great beach, shade from trees and enough sunbeds/umbrellas. Sea can be a bit rough but not dangerous.
Final comment would be on staff, which is generally mixed. Some fine, others didn't really acknowledge you as a guest. The cleaning service was also hit & miss - staff coming to service your room at 6pm is really not great
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Jul 24, 2023
Hello Martinf394 Thank you for choosing Divi Southwinds as your Hotel of choice while vacationing in Barbados and for sharing feedback on your stay with us. I am saddened to learn that in some areas we did not meet your expectation in certain aspects and I will share this information with the team so that we can improve on our offer. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome back in the near future . Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant Manager
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We stayed at divi south winds for a 2 week holiday
It was a bit last minute as our other holidays had been cancelled due to covid and was booked 10 days prior to arrival so didn’t really do my usual research before booking the hotel.
Was very annoyed to find upon arrival that both restaurants on site were closed and due to quarantine for the first 24hours until results were received we were literally stuck for food we had to buy some bread and butter and cereal from the shop on site to feed us and the 2 kids
The play park is closed on site so my youngest couldnt play there but the small golf course baskets ball court and tennis courts were open and they had a great time on those.
Other than the fact there is no food on site and very few bars and restaurants open on the gap( can imagine pre covid the gap would be thriving) pure ocean restaurant opened up towards the end of our stay and we’ll I’ve gotta say the breakfast and lunch menu they offer is lovely big shout out to the chefs there they can cook
the hotel is lovely although the sofa beds could do with some extra cushioning it’s clean and welcoming
staff are really friendly and nothing is too much for them.
Beach is absolutely spectacular and is by far one of the best we visited. Watch out for the seaweed you can see it coming in from far off in the ocean but make sure your out the water before it hits because it’s a lot.
Keep eyes open for the turtles too travelling from the sand to the water very special to watch
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Covid has closed many places on the gap few are open during the week
Curfews are also in place...
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 16, 2022
Dear ghmclaren Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your hotel destination while vacationing in Barbados and for taking the time to share with the world of travelers what a lovely stay you had with us. We sincerely apologise that some of our amenities were inaccessible due to the national covid directives while you were with us, thankfully we have passed that phase now as the government has just lifted most of the restrictions in the island. We also appreciate your positive comments on our surroundings and our amazing team who took pride in taking care of you. Thank you for your 5 star rating and recommendation. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you again for a lovely holiday. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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We visited Divi for our honeymoon and it could not have been more perfect. The room we requested (ground level) we immediately received and were welcomed with rum punches to our room. There were 3 pools to choose from and MANY beach chair available at all (including the beach). I have never seen happier staff - Junior, who maintains the grounds sings Bob Marley every morning while cleaning the pool. The real super stars were Gail and Ingrid K at the front desk. While their service was amazing their level of maintaining their guest's interests and security is paramount. We received HORRIBLE service at a local restaurant Champers (please see my other reviews but do not visit), and this restaurant continued to harass us by calling Divi multiple times over 24 hours day and night. Sensing this was a security threat, Gail and Ingrid maintained our confidentiality and did not give out any of our personal information and had their guests (us) interests all times. We will be back to visit, amazing experience each and every time.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Mar 14, 2020
Dear Red Reviews Congratulations again on your nuptial, best of wishes for a lifetime of happiness!!!! Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share with the world of travelers what a wonderful time you had with us. We appreciate your special mention of our beautiful facilities and our fantastic team who work diligently to ensure that we deliver an exceptional holiday experience. I will share your sentiments with the team as they do feel extra special when guests mention them. We also extend sincerest apologies for your off site dining experience. Thank you once again for your lovely review and high rating. We look forward to welcoming you back for another perfect holiday. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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We stayed here whilst in Barbados for our wedding/ honeymoon. On arrival, we were upgraded due to arriving holding a wedding dress box!
The staff were absolutely wonderful throughout our stay, we even came back on our wedding day to a bottle of fizz in our suite.
The grounds were well maintained and the facilities were brilliant, numerous pools and a fantastic restaurant/ beach bar.
The location was close enough to walk to a range of bars and restaurants but due to the hotel being set back from the road, we had no issues with any noise.
We will 100% be coming back and staying again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Mar 14, 2020
Dear Mrs. Steele Congratulations on your nuptial and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!! We were elated that you have chosen to celebrate one of life's milestones with us and have taken the time to share a lovely review on your experience. Thank you for highlighting our immaculate grounds, facilities and convenient location along with our amazing team who take pride in ensuring that each guest has an exceptional holiday experience. We truly appreciate your review and high rating. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Divi Southwinds for another wonderful experience, perhaps to share in the celebration of your Anniversary. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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We own a timeshare @ Divi Southwinds so are very familiar with the property and knew what to expect. It had been almost two years since we were there last but property continues to be extremely well maintained and it was nice to see that all of the room renovations have been completed. My wife and I are fairly low maintenance travellers but the resort staff were always willing and able to accommodate. Travelling during the covid pandemic was very different from everything we have experienced but that said the process they have in Barbados is fairly effective and as long as you listen to and follow instructions the experience can go very smoothly. The island, resort and beach are very quiet compared to what we are used to but considering we just needed to get away and be on the beach, the environment suited us just fine. Once you get acquainted with what is and is not open (some business and restaurants are still on reduced hours due to low demand) you can find everything you need.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip:Pick a poolside room. You can't really see the beach but no road noise.
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Response from , Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Dec 21, 2020
Dear RichardSp1966 Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. We are excited to read that once again you have thoroughly enjoyed being at your home away from home. We appreciate your special mention of our beautifully maintained property and our recently refurbished rooms. I will also share your sentiments with the team who always take care with pride and are extremely pleased when guests boasts about them. Thank you once again for your great review and high recommendation, we look forward to welcoming you back for another great getaway. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Stayed here for a week with my wife and 2 kids. We had a PH room which was perfect for us. Lounge and kitchen downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs. The pool is quite small but very well maintained. The beach is a wonderful spot. Quite quiet compared to others up the coast. The Pure Ocean restaurant on the beach was lovely for lunch and handy for drinks while on the beach. Staff were all very friendly and professional. A couple of things lost it a star. The restaurant is not open in the evenings. Such a waste as would be a lovely spot to dine in the evening. Thus, for drinks you have to go to the pool bar. This closed at 9pm which seems far too early. On our last day we were flying at 8pm so we asked if we could have a room to shower in. My wife asked at 7am, and I enquired at 11 when we checked out. Both times we were assured we could have one and just come and ask for a key when we wanted to use it. At 3.30pm my wife asked only to be told the hotel was full and there were no rooms available!! They would of known this to be the case when we asked in the morning, so they were either lying then, or just didn't want us to have one in the afternoon. Had to shower by the pool so was an annoying end to the holiday. Overall, this was a lovely week and a great base for the cricket which we attended for 2 days.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded May 3, 2022
Dear Traveling Royal Thank you for choosing Divi Southwinds as your Hotel destination for your family holiday and for taking the time to share your experience with us. Firstly, I want to extend my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience you might have experienced with us as this is surely not our standard. I will share this review with the team so that we can ensure this experience does not re-occur. We appreciate your lovely comments on our spacious, well appointed rooms as well as our other facilities which you had an opportunity to experience. We hope that sometime in the near future we have another opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another lovely holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Although we had a rough start to our vacation due to a COVID cluster in Barbados and ended up staying in the hotel for 10 days instead of 5 in full quarantine confined to our rooms. The staff at Divi South winds made sure our stay was exceptional. From checking on us daily via phone calls, the many food deliveries, the daily stocking up of supplies and clean towels etc. They made us feel very special and it helped us to cope mentally with the situation. Thanks so much for caring. A special shout out to Ingrid Kellman, who left us in stitches, Wanda Maynard you certainly saved the day for us and all the others Tyrone, Kerri from housekeeping , Last but not least Heather Knights who arranged my booking, never got to meet you but you thanks for your professionalism, you all are the BEST!! Marcia, Michelle and Lisa
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Jan 27, 2021
Dear Marciam420 Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share with the travelling world such a glowing review on your stay with us. We are honored to have had the opportunity to take care of you even during these unprecedented times, despite the circumstances, the best interest of our guest is of utmost importance and our team work diligently to deliver an exceptional experience and take pride in doing so. I am happy to share your wonderful review with the team as they do feel extra special when you mention them. Once again we thank you for your lovely review and high recommendation. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back and serve you with pride and joy. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Better than expected , to avoid repeated details I will summarise the top points and then try to detail an alternate perspective for future guests, stuff I would have liked to know about.
Positioning is excellent, huge well kept gardens (the staff work tirelessly) pools x 3 always well kept, clean functioning rooms with very comfy big bed, good a/c and big fridge/freezer. We were b&b which as included was great but to pay £30pp per day is stretching it a bit for what was offered. Don’t leave anything unattended at the table including drinks as the birds are like flying ninjas.
Hotel location is 15 mins from airport by car, to get around the transport is readily available, no real need to hire a car as can use the bus for about £1.30 a trip no matter how far you go. So many places of interest to see/experience so be brave just go.
The rooms come with built in ice maker, kettle , coffee percolator, there is an are pay as you go laundry facilities on site. Hairdryer is adequate and iron provided too . There was no sharp knife which would have been useful.
There was an issue with sunbeds being reserved on the beach by backhanders from guests but this was observed to be dealt with by staff .
The food we had was very nice from the restaurant but it took way way too long to arrive. Such as shame because it was very tasty when it eventually turned up , yes it’s cooked to order, yes it’s Barbados but come on 90 min wait for burger and fries. We would have chosen to dine there at night but the wait put us off, there seems to be a disproportionate number of waiting staff to cooking staff. Our top recommendation for dining is harlequins a 5 min stroll down the gap. Forget paying ££££ at the cliffs or tides this place matches on all fronts. Enjoy
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Order food at least 90 mins before you want to eat.
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Hi Malcandbarbara M
Thank you for your interest in Southwinds, our F&B prices are varied therefore I encourage you to visit our pureocean barbados website for a more detailed view.
Hope you soon
Regards
Danica
There are more places to choose from in the St. Lawrence Gap area.
PRICE RANGE
$236 - $356 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
divi southwinds beach hotel christ church, hotel divi southwinds beach
LOCATION
CaribbeanBarbadosChrist Church ParishSt. Lawrence Gap
NUMBER OF ROOMS
133
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