One of the best boutique hotels on the island, Coral Reef Club is an exclusive yet welcoming family-run escape where the emphasis is on personal service and excellent fine-dining. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection for good reason, there’s complimentary non-motorised watersports, the spa with its outdoor hydro pool, crystal steam room and yoga sessions is a real highlight, while evenings start with cocktails in the piano bar and end with dinners at the oceanside terrace.

Located on the white beach of Barbados, the Sandy Lane Hotel blends luxury and surprise into one incredible accommodation. World class golf courses and some of the finest cuisine in the Caribbean are just some of the luxuries available at this resort.

On the white sands of Maxwell Coast, Butterfly Beach Hotel is laidback, oceanfront property with an unmistakable friendly atmosphere. The hotel’s collection of self-catering rooms, studios and apartments are contemporary with Caribbean-style furnishings with kitchenettes or full kitchens. You’ll also be conveniently close to the airport and St Lawrence Gap with its vibrant nightlife, restaurants and bars.

Coconut Court Beach Hotel sits beside a palm-studded stretch of gorgeous white sands, mere steps from the island’s famous South Coast Boardwalk where guests can explore Hastings, 10 minutes from Barbados' capital Bridgetown and 5 minutes from Carlisle Bay, where you can swim with turtles. As a family-owned and operated hotel, guests adore the personal touches and laidback atmosphere found here - you'll truly feel at home. Spacious ocean view rooms equipped with partial kitchenettes make this property perfect for families, and a large, protected lagoon, where swimming and snorkeling is enjoyed in crystal clear waters makes it the epitome of a relaxed beach holiday.

Bougainvillea Barbados is located on the south coast of Barbados, close to St Lawrence Gap and Oistins. A laidback full-service hotel with just 100 bedrooms, Bougainvillea Barbados offers a choice of honeymoon, one bedroom or two bedroom suites, each with a well-equipped kitchen. Suited to couples and families alike, guests can look forward to pampering at the Karma Spa, lazy days at the swim-up pool bar and exciting activities at the kids’ club.

On the south coast of Barbados, a short five minute drive from the bars, restaurants and nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap, The Sands Barbados delivers a beachfront location, friendly service and amazing All Inclusive value – with meals including afternoon tea, speciality wines and non-motorised watersports part of the package.

Set over some 1,000 feet of beachfront and 2.5 acres, the boutique Sea Breeze Beach House provides a quintessential beach escape on the south coast of Barbados – you’ll only be a short drive to Oistins, famed for its Friday Night Fish Fry. Plus, you can look forward to nightly entertainment, poolside service and activities geared towards a carefree holiday, suitable for both couples and families at this award-winning luxury property.

On the south coast of the island, Sugar Bay Barbados is a luxury hotel with a stunning beachfront setting within the Historic Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Warm smiles greet you at this All Inclusive property where you’ll find plenty of fun things to do: swimming, kayaking and boogie boarding in the sheltered waters, listening to live music in the evenings or simply soaking up the Caribbean sunshine.

Colony Club by Elegant Hotels is a popular destination for travellers to Barbados. Matching contemporary luxury with a traditional style, it offers a taste of Colonial elegance that makes it one of Barbados's leading hotels. Guests can look forward to luxurious recently renovated rooms and a wealth of entertainment, including live music and daily watersports included in the price. Taste Barbadian cuisine at The Laguna restaurant made with fresh local produce and spend your days relaxing beside Colony Club’s four lagoon-style swimming pools.

This boutique property makes the most of its prime beachfront location with complimentary non-motorised watersports, super-comfortable loungers and a collection of suites with partial or direct ocean views. Placing a high value on personalised service and modern comforts, you can expect everything from a rooftop adults-only swimming pool and private dining options – we recommend the Chef’s Table – to daily organised activities and evening entertainment including beach barbeques and the manger’s cocktail party.

Your VIP experience starts the moment you touch down with Platinum Fast Track Service through customs and immigration at the airport, before being whisked directly to the Fairmont Royal Pavilion and into your oceanfront room. Start your days with beachfront yoga, followed by a seasonal swim with turtles. Evenings are all about al fresco dining at Taboras Restaurant and be sure not to miss the weekly manager’s cocktail reception.