Ideally located on the south coast of Barbados, in the vibrant St. Lawrence Gap area, is the budget-friendly Time Out Hotel. Famed for its prime location you are steps away from the beautiful Dover Beach and next to Dover playing field - great if you fancy getting involved in a game of football with the locals, or joining in with any festivities during your holiday. Offering 76 rooms, you'll also find a bar, a restaurant, and a pool on the property, but what really impresses us is the friendly service and the genuine island warmth the minute you walk through the door.
Amenities
Bar
Internet Access
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach
Where is it
Time Out Hotel is located on the south coast of Barbados in the entertaining and popular St. Lawrence Gap. 15 minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.
Hotel information
76 rooms on 3 floors in 2 buildings, with no lifts. All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, mini-fridge (not stocked), kettle, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer (some amenities are on request). All rooms feature a shower only. Standard Rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the hotel, facing the courtyard and Dover Playing field, with either 1 double bed or 2 twin beds; sleeping maximum 2 adults. These rooms do not have a balcony.
Breakfast option: available at a supplement.
Superior Rooms are primarily situated on the upper floors, with a balcony or patio, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Pool View Rooms feature a balcony or patio, with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Deluxe Rooms are larger in size and have been recently renovated, with views of Dover playing field, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Please note: Virgin Atlantic Holidays exclusive special offer rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor without elevator access.
Book by 31 May 2025 to receive up to 50% off stays between 15 Apr '26 –20 Dec '26. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply. Applies to certain room types.
Rhum Stop Restaurant (rum-infused Bajan cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). There are also many restaurant and bar options just outside of Time Out's front door for you to choose from including Greek, Chinese, Thai, Irish, Mexican, Spanish or International cuisine.
Swimming pool. Basketball*, volleyball* available at Dover playing field, and a range of water sports* are available on Dover Beach.
Convenience shop. Complimentary WiFi access.
A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8٫75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3٫90) to 35 Barbadian dollar (approximately £16٫00) per bedroom, per night.
Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
Special offer rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floor do not have elevator access.
3 nights minimum stay between 1 November 2025 - 14 April 2026.
* Denotes local charge.
Based on 1282 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (448)
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Budget hotel with some budget staff.
Jan 17, 2025Nanasue14Manchester, United Kingdom
We have stayed here on 3 previous occasions and for the price the location is great and the pool area is lovely. The lovely ladies who look after housekeeping are extremely friendly and hardworking as are the guys who look after the luggage maintenance and grounds etc. There is just one thing that lets this hotel down and it’s the inconsistency of… Read more
We have stayed here on 3 previous occasions and for the price the location is great and the pool area is lovely. The lovely ladies who look after housekeeping are extremely friendly and hardworking as are the guys who look after the luggage maintenance and grounds etc. There is just one thing that lets this hotel down and it’s the inconsistency of the Reception staff which varies from pleasant to downright rude. I won’t bore people with all the examples suffice to say as a paying guest if you politely ask for something it would be nice if you just didn’t get a downright no or be told they are busy and to come back. These aren’t isolated incidents they have happened during our previous stays too. Read less
You won’t sleep here
Jan 9, 2025Lynda RWindermere, United Kingdom
If you like sleeping , don’t use this hotel. The noise over night is non stop. Either from inconsiderate people walking past the room, or from the place over the road playing loud music but mainly from the hotel cockerel who starts his chorus at 2am each night and goes on all night. On average I slept three hours a night before he started. I’m… Read more
If you like sleeping , don’t use this hotel. The noise over night is non stop. Either from inconsiderate people walking past the room, or from the place over the road playing loud music but mainly from the hotel cockerel who starts his chorus at 2am each night and goes on all night. On average I slept three hours a night before he started. I’m exhausted. Otherwise it’s a good but basic hotel with all the necessary amenities Read less
Not recommended
Jan 2, 2025James S
I’ve paid my deposit of 200 Barbados dollars and it still hasn’t been returned. They said that it will be returned. The shower was cold and the room was very basic with outdated decor. The only good thing I can say is that the air-conditioning was good. Please pay back my deposit as you owe it to me.
Holiday saved!
Jan 2, 2025376pamelaoUnited Kingdom
My two daughters and I arrived at the Time Out Hotel at night after we had a disastrous few days at a self catering apartment which was infested with cockroaches! Pierre who was on the Reception Desk was very helpful and understanding, and accommodated us efficiently, enabling us to complete the last week of our holiday with peace of mind and to… Read more
My two daughters and I arrived at the Time Out Hotel at night after we had a disastrous few days at a self catering apartment which was infested with cockroaches! Pierre who was on the Reception Desk was very helpful and understanding, and accommodated us efficiently, enabling us to complete the last week of our holiday with peace of mind and to really enjoy the rest of our stay. All the other front desk staff, the security guards (Cordell & Nicholas), the room cleaning ladies (Debra, Kim, & the other 2 ladies who cleaned our rm 317, the servers & bar staff in the Rhum Stop bar & restaurant, who served delicious breakfasts. Great location across from Dover beach and reasonably priced cafes, bars and eating places. Read less
Budget friends. If you like sleeping give it a miss!
Jan 2, 2025Dean S
Arrived to find out about a security deposit we were not expecting to have to pay (we blame Expedia for this) First night the hotel was woken up by an aggressive man roaming around the hotel waking everyone up at 1/2am. The fire alarm has gone off 4 times since we have been here, mainly at 1am and 5.30am. It goes off so often we ignore it, god… Read more
Arrived to find out about a security deposit we were not expecting to have to pay (we blame Expedia for this) First night the hotel was woken up by an aggressive man roaming around the hotel waking everyone up at 1/2am. The fire alarm has gone off 4 times since we have been here, mainly at 1am and 5.30am. It goes off so often we ignore it, god help them if it’s a real alarm as it’s just ignored now. Hotel bar is okay but expensive for what it is, staff are friendly. If you’re on a budget this hotel is okay, but if you can afford it I would recommend another hotel. I liked the hotel but I wouldn’t come back to this one again (this is my 5th visit to the island and I will be back) Read less
Budget hotel with some budget staff.
