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This newly renovated three star boutique hotel is situated on the south coast of Barbados, 7 miles from the airport and only 5 miles from the island's capital, Bridgetown. Located in the very popular and lively St Lawrence Gap, it is within walking distance of the bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Just a few yards away, the stunning Dover Beach offers a serene and peaceful contrast for those wanting to relax during the day. All of our self catering rooms offer an ocean view!
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Well where to start, the hotel is clean and tidy there are plenty of beds to choose from around the pool area, the staff are off the scale, in fact the whole area we have visited from Bridgetown to Oistins the people here are just so friendly, wouldn’t hesitate to come back at all!!! The hotel is smack bang in the middle of the “Gap” think touristy bars that over charge for drinks a third of the price a 100 yards up the road. The hotel facilities are second to none in my opinion and is well equipped for those wanting to cook your own food etc, there’s a cooker, toaster, fridge and ample utensils to help you along the way, there are plenty of shops 5/6 mins away if you want to grab provisions, bear in mind some foods here are very expensive compared to the uk such as milk and butter. The pools is well maintained as is the outside and inside of the hotel with cleaners every day if you want them, transportation up and down the strip is easy and an experience in its self, just stand at the side of the main road and within minutes a ZR van will honk its horn and bundle you in and take you up and down the strip with a cost of $3.50BBD pp (as of 2024) they are amazing and so quick. All in all our first time here in Barbados and having had the experience we have had it definitely won’t be the last. Great hotel and brilliant staff. Ohh and not forgetting 2 happy hours each day. Haha.
PS. Regarding the noise, yes on some nights it’s audible but we have ear plugs and on the nights it was a little louder than normal we just used them.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Plenty of water and sunscreen. Food portions here are off the charts and we shared most of the...
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Responded Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for your stellar rating and review. It is excellent news that you were happy with every aspect of your stay, especially our lovely team. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to our team, they would be equally pleased to learn of your high praises. Thank you once again for your review. We hope your next stay is just around the corner.
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Went to Barbados to recharge and experience the island. So we picked South Gap Hotel so we could be accessible to everything. The hotel was perfect excellent staff on checking room was more than adequate. We were hardly in it but every day it was cleaned and left spotless. Views were to die for. Breakfast had great choice and again staff were very friendly. We did not use the pool as there was so many beaches to explore but was used by many. Only thing I did notice people were reserving sunbed at 6am and as there’s not that many I did think it was unfair on everybody plus half the time people didn’t go to them til gone 10 so others could if benefited . Overall amazing experience
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and the friendliness of our lovely team! It was a great pleasure having you stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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South Gap Hotel is a simply an amazing hotel. Every member of the staff team including the receptionist, servers, bartenders and cleaning staff were outstanding in the service they provided us. We were always greeted with smiles during our stay & were assisted greatly in any inquiry we may have had. I recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a reliable, clean and staff friendly hotel. We stayed in a suite which was very modern, well kept and free of any noise from the local vicinity. I will 100% stay here again.
While we enjoyed the outstanding restaurant located in the hotel, the opportunities were endless with restaurants in the area, whether it was fine dining or a quick bite there were zero disappointments.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jun 4, 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are thrilled you had such a fabulous stay, and our team added your experience. We appreciate your comments regarding our cleanliness, reliability, and service provided. Thank you once again for our review and your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Very noisy!! Hotel is great and pool area is fabulous but unless you like to listen to karaoke until 3am ( or indulge in it ) choose a hotel further away from the karaoke bar directly across the road. I can’t explain how noisy it is it’s almost like the singing ( loosely)is at the bottom of your bed !! Even earplugs don’t help. Staying with my grown up daughter we are not averse to a bit of night life but this is really a deal breaker. When the bar was closed on the Monday night we and other guests were so relieved it felt like a different place. I know property responses mention quieter rooms but these can only be the 5 or 6 poolside suites which you have next to no chance of securing. We’ve stayed on the Gap before and it is lively in a good way but not the 3am screeching. We almost laughed about it in the end and refused to allow it to spoil our holiday but seriously for anyone wanting a relaxing break avoid this hotel. The hotel seriously needs to negotiate with the bar in some way for a 12 or 1am close and fit better doors to block out some sound. Stay further up the road at Infinity or down round the corner at Yellow Bird. Sadly would not return.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Responded Apr 29, 2024
Thank you for your feedback on your stay with us. We are truly sorry to hear of the inconvenience you experienced, which was associated with the noise from the clubs in the area. South Gap is indeed located in the lively St. Lawrence Gap, and we are sorry that this negatively impacted your stay. Thank you once again for your review.
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We requested an oceanside room & got room 312 with phenomenal views of the ocean & the beautiful immaculate pool area. The room was very clean & comfortable. Each room has a kitchenette, bath, bedroom, a safe, lots of closet space & a terrace. Housekeeping was fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Book a room in the back of the hotel as in front rooms you are exposed to very loud nightlife...
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Responded Feb 10, 2024
Thank you for reviewing your holiday at the South Gap Hotel. We hold our guest feedback in high esteem, and we are truly grateful for your warm and generous compliments. We were especially pleased with your comments regarding the phenomenal views, the pool area, and our dedicated team. Thank you for recommending our property. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Would highly recommend South Gap. The room and hotel was spotless right in the middle of St Lawrence Gap. We were worried about other reviews about the noise but we hardly heard anything. The sea view was beautiful. The room was so well equipped with everything including glasses, salt/pepper, utensils, dish cloth, tea towel, washing up liquid, bowls, mugs they really did include everything. The hairdryer in the bathroom was fitted. We hired a car and used the free hotel car park and managed to park everytime. I would highly recommend this hotel. We loved it!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It pleases us that you were happy with your room, the amenities offered, and our stunning sea views. We are located in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap, and, as you mentioned, we are surrounded by beautiful beaches and some amazing restaurants, bars, and stores! Thank you for recommending our property. We appreciate your valued feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!
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I stayed at this hotel for a 10 day musical entertainment package. The hotel is fresh and clean. They enforced the strict covid rules, by ensuring everyone had their temperature checked and sanitised their hands on entry. I was allowed to check in early before the rest of the group came. My room was on the first floor and there are no lifts. My room had a very functional kitchenette with everything you might need if did not want to eat out every day. The room was clean with a spacious bathroom. The balcony was spacious also with seaviews and no beach. The bed was comfortable and I slept well and good WIFI . Breakfast was very good because my dietary needs was catered for and I would like to thank the service and catering manager for that. Sorry I forgot her name, she was amazing. The staff and service, especially in the bar area was amazing throughout with our group. It got a little crazy sometimes with the poolside music, but they coped very well. Thank you to the lady who cleaned my room, sorry I forgot your name. The hotel was 5 mins to the nearest beach and all the clubs and eateries on the doorstep. The vendor outside the hotel was sometimes rude. I would stay here. Thank you South Gap for a wonderful holiday.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded Jul 12, 2022
Thank you so much for such a thorough review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to learn that you had a great stay and loved the overall experience. It pleases us to learn that you were happy with your meals at our restaurant, Tropical Mist. We make sure that the dishes we serve are of the highest quality for our customers and guests. I will pass on your comments to the restaurant manager, her team, and the room attendant that serviced your room. I am sure they were more than happy to assist. We look forward to welcoming you again!
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I stayed there for 1 night the restaurant staffs are lovely, helpful, pleasant if something isn't right they will be there to make sure you're good. The rooms clean will recommend it to anyone and you can see the sea and hear the waves. Thank you keep up the good work shout out to the supervisor that worked the night of the 19 of August 2023 you and your team job well done.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded Sep 20, 2023
Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and pleased to hear that our team was lovely, helpful, and pleasant during your time with us. Thank you in advance for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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South Gap is located in the heart of St. Lawrence gap which was why we chose it. There is parking but I don't know if it is free because I did not have a rental. I suggest taking a five minutes walk to the top of the gap and taking public transportation because I do believe there is serious price gouging. A five minutes taxi ride could cost USD $25. Midway through my vacation I saw a convenience store and mini mart located in the Gap. Wish I found it sooner because it would have saved me buying drinks from the hotel. For the tourist who loves to be entertained, this is the spot because you will be in the heart of an active night life and though the hotel's deck overlooks the sea, there is no immediate accessible beach but a 5 minutes walk fixes that. South Gap is within close proximity to other hotels like Sandals and Turtle Beach as well as several restaurants and bars. Like South Gap most of the restaurants cater to a predominantly British clientele. Their only concession to Bajan cuisine is Fishcakes and fish cutters.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Operations At South Gap Hotel, Marketing at South Gap Hotel
Responded Feb 10, 2024
Thank you very much for your encouraging comments on the various aspects of our service. We’re glad that our amenities and overall ambiance suited your needs. Thank you for appreciating our location too. We are so happy that you found it feasible. Parking is indeed free should you wish to hire a rental car on your next visit. Thanks again for your review; we look forward to welcoming you soon.
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In so many respects this hotel is incredible… it’s been beautifully renovated and so much care and attention has been put into the hotel and pool area. The rooms are very clean and have all the amenities you’d need… a well equipped mini kitchen, iron and ironing board, big shower, very comfortable and large bed and plenty of room/storage. Not to mention the incredible view from the balcony of the ocean. You cannot beat lying in bed and waking up to see the turquoise waves rolling in. The pool and deck area looked incredible and were very highly maintained. The guys were constantly working to ensure it was kept that way.
However, for all of the above the noise at night from the bar and club across the road was horrendous! We get that people are on holiday and enjoying a night out but some nights it would go on after 3am. It was so loud (even with the bathroom door and window shut) you could make out every word to every song and if it was karaoke night then you could here nothing but endless whaling. Some nights it would finish just after midnight to 1pm, which would of been ok but the majority of nights it just went on and on.
We also felt there weren’t enough umbrellas/shaded pool area. Which is such as shame as it’s such a beautiful area. Unfortunately we’re not all blessed with the kind of skin where you can bask in the sun all day. I woke up at 7am one day and all the beds with umbrellas were taken. There were loungers free but nothing you could get in the shade so most days we’d pay to go to a local beach club or the main beach.
The one morning we did go by the pool because we had an afternoon excursion that didn’t warrant us paying for loungers on the beach, one guest made a snotty remark about the table been moved from outside their room. I wasn’t aware that side of the deck was reserved for those rooms… especially just to sit and smoke. The following days after that they were ‘reserved’ for the smokers.
Most rooms have a sea view and it is spectacular.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Operations At South Gap Hotel, Marketing at South Gap Hotel
Responded Apr 11, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It is indeed wonderful to know that you enjoyed the facilities, including our lovely pool deck and the layout of our property. We can’t agree with you more about the spectacular view of the ocean, which can be seen from all of our rooms. It saddened us to know of the disturbance caused during your stay. The St. Lawrence Gap is known for its lively nightlife and entertainment, ranging from authentic restaurants to local nightclubs and other entertainment areas. Our specific location does set us in the center of this; however, we do have rooms that are not affected by these activities based on their locations. We are truly sorry we did not have the opportunity to assist in making your stay more comfortable during your time with us. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again.
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The area has a lot of nightlife so will be great for the boys and I don’t think it’ll be too noisy for you. I would suggest that you look at a map of the area (St.Lawrence Gap)and stay either at the beginning or end of the the gap as the party spots are in the middle
There are more places to choose from in the St. Lawrence Gap area.
PRICE RANGE
$161 - $310 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hotel south gap, south gap christ church
LOCATION
CaribbeanBarbadosChrist Church ParishSt. Lawrence Gap
NUMBER OF ROOMS
34
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