Planning a vacation on the west coast of Barbados? In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best West Coast Barbados hotels, resorts, and accommodations to help you have an incredible trip!
Planning your trip to Barbados?
These are some of my favorite resources for booking Barbados travel.
✈️ Flights: I’ve had the best luck finding Barbados flight deals on Skyscanner. (Use airport code BGI for Bridgetown.)
🚗 Rental Cars: DiscoverCars has easy car hire pickup from the airport or town.
🏨 Hotels: Booking has good hotel and resort deals around the island.
🏠 Vacation Rentals: Check out VRBO for rentals and beach houses.
🌴 Guided Tours & Activities: Get Your Guide and Viator are my go-to’s
📱 eSIM data in Barbados: Get international phone data in a few clicks with Saily. (I used this on a recent trip to Indonesia and it was SO easy to set up!)
About The West Coast of Barbados
The west coast of Barbados is known for having crystal-clear water, white sandy beaches, and excellent conditions for swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Often referred to as the Platinum Coast, the west coast of the island is where you’ll find luxurious accommodations, high-end shopping, delicious restaurants, and so much more.
Holetown and Speightstown are the two largest towns on the west coast. Holetown is about 20 minutes from Bridgetown by car and Speightstown is about 10 minutes further north from Holetown. With calm water and post-card-worthy beaches, it’s no wonder there are plenty of incredible hotels on the west coast of Barbados.
13 Best West Coast Barbados Hotels
| West Coast Hotels in Barbados | Location | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Cobblers Cove Barbados | Speightstown | Historic boutique hotel |
| Port St. Charles | Speightstown | Marina and ocean views |
| The Sandpiper | Holetown | 5 Star Hotel |
| Coral Reef Club Barbados | Holetown | Spa, golf, tennis, scuba diving school |
| Waves Resort and Spa | Fitts Village | All-inclusive wellness boutique hotel |
| Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa | Speightstown | 4 Star Hotel and spa, not beachfront |
| Little Good Harbour | St. Lucy | Suites and cottages with kitchens |
| Mullins Grove | Holetown | Modern apartment suites |
| The Club Barbados | Holetown | All-inclusive, adults-only |
| Mango Bay Hotel Barbados | Holetown | All-inclusive, scuba diving lessons |
| Hotel Tamarind | Paynes Bay | All-inclusive, family-friendly |
| Fairmont Royal Pavilion | Porters | Oceanfront rooms and garden villas |
| Sandy Lane Hotel Barbados | Holetown | 5 Star Hotel |
Cobblers Cove Barbados | Book Now
Cobblers Cove Barbados is in Speightstown, a historic port town on the northwestern coast. This upscale hotel is located in a converted mansion that dates back to the 1940s. The hotel has 40 suites where guests can enjoy breezy balconies and views of the gardens and surrounding turquoise water. Choose from relaxing activities like visiting the spa and sunbathing on a floating pontoon or arrange adventurous activities like horseback riding on the beach, swimming with sea turtles, water skiing, and kayaking.
Port St. Charles | Book Now
Looking for a luxurious west coast Barbados hotel experience? Port St. Charles won’t disappoint. Also located in Speightstown, this west coast hotel has a view of the Speightstown harbour and marina. It’s also just a few steps from pristine Heywoods Beach which is known for having soft white sand and calm water for swimming. Since you can choose from condos and villas with up to five bedrooms, Port St. Charles is perfect for travelers who want space, privacy, and easy access to the marina.
The Sandpiper Barbados Hotel | Book Now
The Sandpiper Barbados is a five-star hotel located in Holetown. Because of its central location, The Sandpiper is in the perfect spot for accessing all the best restaurants, beaches, and attractions on the west coast. Choose from spacious rooms, suites, treetop suites, and beach house suites. The Curlew Tree Top Suite even comes with its own private plunge pool! Guests can enjoy tons of activities like swimming, snorkeling, non-motorized water sports, golf, tennis, and evening entertainment.
Coral Reef Club Barbados | Book Now
Located in Holetown, the Coral Reef Club is a classic West Coast Barbados resort. This property is the sister property to the Sandpiper and brings the same level of sophistication. If you’re traveling with a larger group, the Coral Reef Club makes it possible to combine rooms or rent an entire villa with plenty of space and privacy. Some luxury rooms even have private plunge pools.
Guests can enjoy exciting watersports, rounds of golf, games of tennis, spa services, and two large pools. Barbados is an incredible place to scuba dive and there’s even a dive school on the property where you can take lessons.
Waves Resort and Spa | Book Now
Waves Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive boutique wellness hotel with a great location right on the water. It’s in Fitts Village near Batts Rock beach and surf break, and the resort has 70 rooms with sea and garden views. You can choose between an adults-only spa area or a family-friendly area depending on what you’re looking for, and some all-inclusive packages even come with complementary spa treatments.
Waves Resort also has a partnership with other resorts around Barbados and a water taxi transfer so you can try other restaurants and access even more amenities.
Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa | Book Now
Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa is a four-star hotel located about five minutes inland from the beautiful Speightstown harbour. Guests can choose from garden rooms and suites, or if you’re feeling fancy, a penthouse suite. Suites come with a kitchenette area.
If you’re a Barbados Welcome Stamp participant, Sugar Cane Barbados has month-long rentals available. But whether you’re coming for a week or a year, you’re sure to love the pool, spa, gym, restaurants, bars, squash courts, mountain bike rentals, and themed dinner party nights.
Little Good Harbour | Book Now
At Little Good Harbour, choose from luxurious suites and garden cottages with either one, two, or three bedrooms. All suites come with a living area, kitchen, and ample outdoor space in an incredible location just north of Speightstown. There are two swimming pools and you’ll have direct access to a west coast beach with amenities like sun loungers and umbrellas. There’s also a private water taxi that guests can use to explore the west coast.
Little Good Harbour is also the location of the famous Fish Pot Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Barbados. The property is family-run and an excellent choice for traveling families since you can book a cottage with homey amenities and multiple rooms. A popular place to stay in Speightstown for enjoying the west coast.
Mullins Grove | Book Now
Mullins Grove is located just steps from Mullins Beach in Holetown. The design of the property is ultra-modern, offering guests a perfect balance of luxury in a timeless Caribbean atmosphere. Choose from spacious one, two, and three-bedroom suite apartments with outdoor living space, kitchens, washing machines, and designer finishes.
At nearby Mullins Beach, you can grab a bite at SeaShed, rent water toys, or even try out the inflatable floating obstacle course. If you want to stay closer to home, Mullins Grove has a swimming pool and a poolside bar and cafe surrounded by green gardens.
The Club Barbados | Book Now
The Club Barbados is an all-inclusive adults-only resort located just south of Holetown near the iconic Sandy Lane Beach. Guests can take advantage of fun water sports like fishing, snorkeling, boat rides, paddleboarding, and Hobie cat sailing. There’s a large swimming pool, tennis courts, table tennis, and a fitness center.
Guests can also enjoy rum tastings, beach walks, dance classes, cooking classes, and a special manager’s cocktail party every Monday. The all-inclusive package includes all meals at the two restaurants as well as drinks at the four bars.
Mango Bay Beach Resort Barbados | Book Now
The Mango Bay Hotel is an all-inclusive resort located in Holetown, St. James just a short walk from the popular downtown area. All meals and drinks are included as well as motorized and non-motorized water sports like water skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, and even included scuba diving lessons. They offer a wide variety of room types depending on your needs, including a spacious penthouse suite with an ocean-view patio and plunge pool.
Tamarind Hotel | Book Now
Tamarind Hotel is located near Paynes Bay Beach between Holetown and Fitts Village. This oceanfront all-inclusive is one of the best hotels on the Barbados west coast for families and they include a kids activity club, three pools, and complimentary motorized and non-motorized water sports like water skiing, tubing, banana boat rides, and paddleboarding. All food and drinks are included and Tamarind even hosts themed dining nights throughout the week.
Related Post: Tamarind by Elegant Hotels All Inclusive Review
Fairmont Royal Pavillion | Book Now
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is located in Porters, Barbados just north of Holetown on the platinum west coast. This oceanfront hotel was recently renovated and all rooms and suites have a sea view. There are also villas available with ample space for groups and high-end touches like butler service. Relax in the jacuzzi, enjoy poolside service at the pool, play a game on the tennis courts, book a spa treatment, or spend the day with your toes in the sand at a world-class beach.
Sandy Lane Hotel | Book Now
The Sandy Lane Hotel is perhaps the most famous hotel on the Barbados west coast. Whether you’re interested in playing golf, relaxing in the spa, or simply spending your days on the world-class Sandy Lane Beach, you can do it all at this prestigious resort. Choose from luxurious garden or ocean view suites or more private penthouse suites and villas. At Sandy Lane, you’ll have access to a large pool, nine tennis courts, famous golf courses, and all the beach amenities you need.
Final Thoughts: Best West Coast Hotels in Barbados
As you can see, there’s no shortage of stunning west coast hotels in Barbados! The only question now is which one will you choose?
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