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Beach View

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 4 outdoor pools, near Sandy Lane Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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4 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Building design
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Chapel Gap, Paynes Bay, St. James
  • Paynes Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Barbados Polo Club
    17 min walk
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course
    3 min drive
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 195 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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42-inch TV with cable channels

Classic Suite, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 169 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 195 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Paynes Bay

A family-friendly stay in Paynes Bay awaits you at Beach View. Within steps you'll find Paynes Bay Beach and Barbados Polo Club within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The café, Sugar Apple Cafe, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Paynes Bay hotel include Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay.

What's nearby

  • Paynes Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Barbados Polo Club - 17 min walk
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Holetown Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klynn's bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's Snack Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chefette - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cabane - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Urban Kitchen - Welches - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Beach View

Beach hotel with 4 outdoor pools, near Sandy Lane Beach
Beach View offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Beach View. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Paynes Bay hotel.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Beach View offers 50 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Paynes Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open selected days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sugar Apple Cafe
  • The Hut

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Beach View

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 18 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 18 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Beach View Hotel Paynes Bay
Beach View Paynes Bay
Beach View Saint James
Beach View Hotel Derricks
Beach View Derricks
Beach View Hotel
Beach View Paynes Bay
Beach View Hotel Paynes Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Beach View?

Beach View offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Beach View?

Yep, Beach View has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Beach View?

Yep, Beach View is a short 1-minute walk from Paynes Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Beach View?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Beach View. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Beach View have a pool?

Beach View has 4 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Beach View a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Beach View.

Is Beach View family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Beach View is a hit with families.

Does Beach View serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beach View?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Beach View?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Beach View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Beach View?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Beach View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 372 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 372 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my 2nd visit to lovely Barbados and staying at the Beach View was perfect! So convenient, the room was very spacious and had every amenity we needed. Having a full kitchen in our room made it feel like being in a home away from home. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Pici

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a great stay while here. The owner greeted us upon arrival and brought us to our apartment and gave a quick tutorial on important items . The place was clean and housekeeping throughout our stay was great. The reception staff was helpful and polite. Restaurant on site was a nice feature and the bartender and staff were great The owner and his wife had a nice get together for guests at there beautiful house on the cliff for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, which was very nice and thoughtful of them. We truly enjoyed our stay. My only complaint.....we didn't have a Beach View! We were on the ground floor. Not sure why, place didn't seem packed. Anyway what are ya gonna do! We still sat out every morning for our coffee and looked at the beautiful tropical grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tejas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The condos are spacious and has all required amenities for families. Staff goes out of the way to make stay comfortable. Nice but small beach across the street. Not your traditional resort with huge pool and tons of restaurants, more of a boutique place but works really well with families that can use large space and kitchen etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Caribbean home away from home, our one bedroom suite had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including a huge well-equipped kitchen so we could take full advantage of the fresh fish from the market across the road. Hotel grounds were well designed and looked after, with 3 great pools a paddling pool for children. Well located on the busy bus route from Bridgetown to Speightstown, and right on Paynes Beach. This part of Barbados has the best beaches and good snorkling, but it is quite residential/access restricted to a few public paths. So whilst there are some local bars/places to eat they are either part of a hotel or need a bit of seeking out. It's not a tourist strip like St Lawrence Gap, which was fine for us but may be a consideration for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel with excellent facilities. The Rooms are huge. You will experience the personnal touch as soon as you arrive with the owners there to meet you. Will definately be looking to rebook next year. Overall one of the best hotels I have stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful villa. Loved it. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree, Mableton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Beachview. Our suite was spacious and had a lovely view of the ocean. The suite we stayed in looked older than what was shown on the website and it did show minor signs of wear. Food at the on-site cafe was good and the service was also. It’s not an upscale experience but a solid option on the “Platinum Coast.”
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonathan Tassew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted with the property. It was so spacious and tastefully decorated. The amenities were in abundance. The cleanliness was excellent. Loved that we had the outdoor space to enjoy too. My two teenage sons thought it was fantastic and enjoyed the space it afforded them. Our only (slight ) negative was that the menu at the Sugar Cafe was misleading. It was very expensive for what we were given. By the time we had our sitting they had run out of a lot of the ingredients; they were brilliant in that they still made us meals out of what they had, however there was no adjusting the bill and it was very expensive. Added to the fact they charged in USD which was misleading. If we are lucky enough to return to Barbados we would definitely be returning to Beach View ! Thank you !
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel O

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet hotel with nice pools short walk to stunning beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 nights in Barbs. ( sure you can).
We usually stay in full service hotels. Last visit to Barbados was 2022 at The Sandpiper, private beach front hotel. It was great, and so was this stay at Beach View. Ok, as the name suggests it is not on the beach, but very close. All beaches on the west coast are suffering from erosion, so it is hard to rate a place based on this. We have been coming to Barbados for 15 years and see the change. If you really want big Sandy beaches, this is no longer the island. If you want friendly acceptance of tourists, it still is. This hotel ticks all the boxes for a base to work from. Really good spec rooms. Great gardens, gate to highway across road from beach, full security, although you don’t feel you need it. Owner is often on site sorting things. Great Value for Money. If you want room device and a butler, this is not the one. If you want quality room / restaurant and three great rooms, opposite the Cliff and QP Bistro, it’s great. We were very pleased with out 5 night stay
30 seconds from hotel grounds
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A holiday stay with a family feel
We had an amazing holiday. Although the site is larger than I thought, it retained a feeling of family. All the staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Highly recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some disappointing issues were the traffic noise in the villa and the beach while reasonably close was not that big or user friendly.On the good side the hotel had 3 pools which enabled us avoid noisy kids.Disappointing that there were no hire cars available on the island .One really good point was the villa terrace where we could sit and actually see the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly. Hotel in a great location and pools/grounds well looked after. Run very professionally and also family owned so lots of really nice and thoughtful touches throughout. Handy to have a little kitchen for making breakfast too! Gym is a bit small and could do with a little bit of a revamp. That said the gym was perfectly useable and it did not negatively impact my holiday.... Also I was the only one in the most of the time. I would recommend the hotel and would definitely return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Stayed in a 2 bedroom villa - spacious, clean, fully equipped self catering accommodation. Couldn’t fault it at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael, Fredericksburg

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Nice restaurants close by and on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to cross the road in a wheelchair
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023