Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 Bedroom Ste Pool, Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Ste Pool, Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool Garden View Room, Guest room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Pool Garden View Room, Guest room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Ocean View, Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite Ocean View, Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite Pool View, Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite Pool View, Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Bedroom Ste Oceanfront, Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Room Sleeper Chair, Guest room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean Room Sleeper Chair, Guest room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Room, Guest room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Connecting Ocean View, Junior Suites

2 Connecting Ocean View, Junior Suites | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Connecting Ocean View, Junior Suites

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Paynes Bay, Paynes Bay, St. James

What's nearby

  • Paynes Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Barbados Polo Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Holetown Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's Snack Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Tempio Restaurant & Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Upscale all-inclusive hotel near Sandy Lane Beach
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and shopping on site at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, Ayurvedic treatments, or a facial at Tamarind Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Rilaks Deck, offers lunch and light fare. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like sailing, surfing/body boarding, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 3 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and a computer station
  • A front-desk safe, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
Meals and beverages at companion properties

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Rilaks Deck
  • Sugar Cane Room
  • 246 Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 9.73 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tamarind Elegant Hotels
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Hotel
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Hotel Paynes Bay
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Paynes Bay
Tamarind By Elegant Hotel Paynes Bay
Tamarind By Elegant Hotels Barbados/Saint James Parish
Hotel Tamarind Cove
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Resort Paynes Bay
Tamarind Cove Barbados
Tamarind Elegant Hotels Resort
Tamarind egant Hotels Paynes

Frequently asked questions

Does Tamarind by Elegant Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Tamarind by Elegant Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Tamarind by Elegant Hotels?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and beverages are included, and activities include snorkeling, kayaking, and more.

Where is Tamarind by Elegant Hotels located?

Nestled on the beach, this Paynes Bay hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paynes Bay Beach and Sandy Lane Beach. Sandy Lane Golf Course and Barbados Polo Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 445 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
#life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All staff were fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The stuff was very slow with service. No entertainment for guests. No different varieties of breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great beach and snorkeling. Great staff and service. Lots of available water activities. Ok food. The buildings, decks and pools were very tired but they are closing in July for a complete renovation- looking forward to seeing end result
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicente

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reset your energy under the sun.
Great friendly service and a nice location. We had a great time under the sun. This is a sister property of four or five resorts, getting the water taxi to explore other all inclusive sister resorts ia amazing. The water toys are also very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cleotha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steeves

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madjiguene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and courteous staff! We sorely enjoyed our 1 week vacation! The hotel is well situated, quiet and relaxing place. The ocean is beautiful, nice access to pools. The property is very well managed, great food and water sport options. Do not fall for the bad reviews!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cayvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the wide varieties. Staff was excellent. The 2 Christopher's at the bar were great. Kernoll the waitress was always friendly n made us feel so comfortable as well of the rest of the staff. Been in barbados 6 times, first time here n it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs upgrade, no elevator and our suite was on the third floor, noticed some damage floor around the pool area, no ventilation in the bathroom, but the staff were wonderful and food was delicious!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay. The staff overall were very friendly. It’s a very relaxed hotel. The inclusive package was very good, easy to eat and drink too much! We had a junior suite overlooking the sea and it was a big room with everything you needed. Overall the hotel is a little tired. We were told it closing for a year in July for total refurbishment and it is needed. The area/road outside of the hotel is very busy and not really ideal for walking along.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought this property was very quaint and although some areas have wear and tear, the food and staff and size of rooms was a definitely plus. Loved the size of the property and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, friendly staff and decent food overall. Our first room was very outdated, AC was making loud whistling sound and toilet was leaking onto bathroom floor. We notified front desk and it was taken care of the next day. Antonia the manager came and found us and said she was aware of the problems and they were going to move us to an upgraded room. The next room was as good as the first room was bad. Much better view, amenities,overall comfort. Very thankful that they took care of us. Free water sports are a definite plus and the beach swimming area is very nice and safe, pools are nice. Overall the food was good but not great. We are vegetarian and our options were completely limited and lacking unless we ate the buffet, which was pretty good. The drinks were good and all included. All the servers were very attentive and sweet. The woman making omelets is a joy! The sister restaurants-Positano and Shiso at the Waves were excellent and I highly recommend eating at the other properties. Water taxi is free during the day but you have to take taxis after 4 pm. Taxis are pretty pricey but if you’re adventurous take the bus it’s only 3.60 Barbados! My only suggestion is that concierges we spoke to were not that knowledgeable and had to look up answers to any questions we had. One last thing the Wifi is pretty bad, but I hate to complain about overall lovely experience!
View from Room229
Fabulous sunsets daily
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

JON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in yesterday and so far, so good. HOWEVER, Expedia says Tamarind had a hot tub, and it does not. It’s not a huge thing, but it was one of the amenities we considered when booking our hotel in Barbados. I don’t know if this was an honest mistake or not, but either way it’s disappointing

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023