Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Barbados

3 months ago

Colony Club is a truly fantastic hotel. From the moment you arrive, you’re made to feel welcome, the team are warm, friendly and incredibly efficient. Check-in was seamless and we were settled into our room within minutes, which set the tone for the whole stay. We had visited before the refurbishment and loved it then, so were really interested to see the changes—and they’ve done a brilliant job. The bathrooms are now absolutely luxurious with lovely toiletries, and the bedrooms have been beautifully updated with thoughtful touches like a Nespresso machine, good quality teas and fine china crockery. The grounds and facilities are beautiful, lush and tropical. There’s plenty of space to relax, with lots of comfortable sunbeds and access to a gorgeous beach. We travelled with teenage boys and the complimentary watersports were a huge hit, as were the paddle courts- definitely a highlight of the trip. The restaurant was good, with a varied menu and live music on several evenings which added to the overall atmosphere. The Cocktails were wonderful. The location in Holetown is also a big plus, with plenty of great restaurants nearby for all budgets. What really makes Colony Club stand out though is the staff. The level of service and genuine warmth from everyone we encountered made the stay extra special. We’ll definitely be back.

3 months ago

My husband and I recently stayed at this property for our second wedding anniversary, and it was truly a memorable experience. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were met with exceptional hospitality that made us feel welcomed and celebrated throughout our entire trip. As Titanium members, we were delighted to be upgraded to a beautiful oceanfront room, which was kept impeccably clean by the housekeeping team. We thoroughly enjoyed ordering room service each night; the staff was always incredibly kind, efficient, and professional. What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is the staff. They are kind, welcoming, and deeply compassionate. I unfortunately fell ill for a day, and the team’s empathy and care were remarkable—they even went out of their way to bring a fan out to me while I was having lunch to keep me cool. That level of thoughtfulness truly made a difference. We also found the concierge to be fantastic with activity planning, and the bell staff and taxi stand team were incredibly helpful to my husband throughout our stay. The property itself has an intimate, historic, and classic Caribbean indoor-outdoor feel. The pools are beautiful, with rock features that give the area a lush, jungle aesthetic, and the beach water is crystal clear and refreshing. We loved that we never had an issue finding beach chairs, and the resort never felt overcrowded. We are already looking forward to our return! Thank you to the entire team for making our anniversary so special.

4 months ago

Very relaxing stay. Employees were very friendly and helpful. Beach is amazing. Pools are luxurious and the perfect temperature. Only down side is it isnt as happening as would like. We were at the main pool bar at 9pm and only one other couple there listening to live music. If you want relaxing place this the place for sure, but dont expect a lively nightlife.

4 months ago

What we loved about Colony Club: * Great beach and beautiful, clear sea - having spent time in Rockley and Mullins, we thought this is the best beach spot and you can walk close to 3 miles (up and back) along the beach from the hotel (with beach shoes on) * Great location - Can walk to local restaurants and shops * Multi million dollar refurbishment and everything was very new * Stunning gardens - wow! Humming birds, parakeets... * Happy hour 5-6pm each day (although not well advertised) - 2 for 1 cocktails and beer * Free beach sports - motorised and non motor - again not well advertised * Nice lunch options at the hotel * Free water always available, plus little titbits offered by staff during the day * Comfy loungers * Breakfast great for us - lots of choice * Snorkel (reef very close to hotel - go left on beach to marine park) - lots of great fish * Nice polite helpful staff * Buses outside hotel go to Speightsown and Oistins. Just flag them down - $3.50 all rides. We loved Speightsown. * Daily activities if want to participate. Ideally the leaflet should mention happy hour and list the beach activities that are free. * Live music Cannot think of any negatives! Loved it and would go again! We went on some fantastic trips (through Tripadviser) - swam with turtles, toured the island, electric bikes - wonderful holiday!

8 months ago

Beautiful resort and beach. Lots of issues that downgrade my experience with this resort. 1) did not get the room reserved and paid for which was a 2 bed ocean view so they downgraded me to a 2 bed garden view at the back of the resort. Trying to get a rebate on fees paid 2) service is awful. Staff are very friendly but trying to get a meal or a drink in a timely fashion is frustrating and does not happen. Even asking for water refill does not happen. I was first to order in the evening meal and I waited more than an hour 3) getting food cooked to order does not happen. And if you send it back, it does not come cooked as requested 4) no price consistency. I ordered the same alcoholic beverage everyday and it was a different price everyday. 5) people reserve chairs on the beach with towels before 7 am and do not arrive to sit in them until hours later, sometimes afternoon. Some people reserve 2 chairs, one in the sun and one in the shade for themselves. Nobody does anything to stop this and therefore chairs on the beach are hard to get unless you get up and down there before 7 and do the same thing. Far from ideal 6) only one place to eat and after awhile the food gets tiresome especially if you are unable to eat seafood. Often there were no chicken or beef options.