Turtle Beach is a premium All Inclusive, all-suite hotel located on the south coast of Barbados. The spacious, attractive suites at this elegant hotel look out over the pristine gardens, breathtaking ocean and swimming pools. With a wide selection of water sports included you will be hard pressed to fit everything in. The refreshing breezes of the south coast make for excellent Hobie Cat sailing. Children are really well catered for at Turtle Beach, with their own pool, organised activities and an excellent, complimentary kids' club for ages 3-12. With three different restaurants, ice cream parlour, coffee bar and a lovely entertainment programme, you are spoilt for choice when dining and the hotel is just moments away from the lively St Lawrence Gap.
Amenities
Hobie Cats
Kayaking
Sailing
Snorkelling
Surfing
Tennis
Windsurfing
Kids Club
Families
Honeymoon
Wedding
Evening Entertainment
Where is it
On Dover Beach, within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. 15 minutes to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.
Hotel information
161 suites on 4 floors in 4 interlinked buildings with 2 lifts. All with private balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, separate bathtub and shower, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod dock, coffee/tea making facilities, mini-fridge (not stocked), safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
Junior Suite Pool/Garden View with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are non-smoking.
All Inclusive of: all meals including afternoon tea and snacks, all premium and local-brand drinks (fine wines and Champagne at extra charge). All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.
Junior Suite Oceanview are as Junior Suite Pool/Garden view but with sea views, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Deluxe Oceanview with 1 king-size bed and includes sitting area with sofa bed, as well as sun loungers on the balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Junior Suite Oceanfront are closest to the beach, with 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Wheelchair accessible Junior Suite Oceanfront available with roll-in shower and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suite Pool/Garden View feature a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
1-Bedroom Oceanview Suites include a separate living room with sofa bed, bathrobes, a daily replenished mini-bar, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
Family Connected Oceanview Junior Suites consist of 2 Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children.
Chelonia Restaurant (open-air restaurant serving International cuisine for breakfast and dinner). Sand Trap (beachfront restaurant, offering authentic local flavours). Asiagos Restaurant (Italian cuisine - over 12 years only, reservations required and some dishes are at a supplement). Half Moon Coffee Bar & Deli (signature hot and cold lattes, tea, sweet and savoury snacks and Grab and Go small bites). Freeze Ice Cream Parlour. Beach Ambassador service, with afternoon treats including ice cream and fresh fruit. Taste of Elegance Dine Around Programme* at select sister properties (transport not included, meal and drinks may supplements apply). Room service*. All restaurants are non-smoking.
Live, local entertainment. Comprehensive activity programme for all ages. Pop up bars delivering tastes of local drinks and snacks.
2 freeform swimming pools and children’s pool. Jacuzzi. Fitness centre. On-site beauty salon and spa services*. 2 floodlit tennis courts. Table tennis. Aerobics and aquacise. Complimentary non-motorised water sports: snorkelling, boogie boarding, kayaking, Hobie Cat boat rides, (water-skiing* at sister resort Crystal Cove. Transfer extra*). Surfing lessons*. Flying Fish Kids' club (9:00am-9:00pm, 3-12 years) with full activity programme. Marine programmes and golf lessons*. Jungle gym. Family activities such as scavenger hunts, Calypso, limbo dancing and live cooking demonstrations. Bespoke tours including Pepperpot Culinary tour*. Tennis clinics with professional tennis coach. Fitness and spinning classes. Yoga and neighbourhood walks.
Complimentary WiFi in suites and throughout the property. Pool and Beach Ambassador service.
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.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
1 night between 5 Jan-21 Dec.
7 nights between 22 Dec-2 Jan.
* Denotes local charge
Please note: child ages up to and including 16 years.
Dress code: smart casual in the evenings, with trousers and collared shirts for gentlemen. Asiagos offers fine dining and requires semi-formal attire including full-length trousers for all guests and dress shoes. To maintain the elegant atmosphere desired, guests wearing the following will not be seated: jeans, capri-style trousers, sleeveless men's shirts, t-shirts without collars, shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, hats on gentlemen, trainers or bare feet.
Based on 3596 reviews
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Excellent (1794)
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Average (395)
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Incredible location and friendly staff
Jan 21, 2025Nicholas MBasingstoke, United Kingdom
We loved Turtle Beach and this hotel will certainly be one to look out for when it reopens post-refurbishment. We stayed here with a 3-year old and enjoyed every minute. We, like most reasonable people, appreciate great service and the wonderful locations that the Caribbean offers, and also have a realistic expectation based on the price we pay… Read more
We loved Turtle Beach and this hotel will certainly be one to look out for when it reopens post-refurbishment. We stayed here with a 3-year old and enjoyed every minute. We, like most reasonable people, appreciate great service and the wonderful locations that the Caribbean offers, and also have a realistic expectation based on the price we pay for the privilege of being welcomed as visitors. The hotel is being refurbished from Feb 2025 and therefore is not a shiny, pristine, flawless piece of architecture. It is however a fully functional, well maintained hotel where the staff work tirelessly to meet your needs. It is a shame that the more accurate reviews have had to fend off the unreasonable remarks and 1* reviews, rather than highlight the many positives here at Turtle Beach. A few things to immediately improve, even prior to refurbishment: clean dining seating so that clothes are not left with marks; stamp out the towel reserving brigade (unnecessary, plenty of sun loungers); punctuality for meals and events. Read less
Wonderful family holiday
Jan 19, 2025Marian HDublin, Ireland
We had the most amazing time at Turtle Beach Hotel over the Christmas. Like other visitors in the lead-up to our holiday, I was concerned having read all the negative reviews however it turned out to be a fantastic place. Yes, the hotel is in need of a refurbishment which is planned but the room was spacious and spotless, cleaned meticulously… Read more
We had the most amazing time at Turtle Beach Hotel over the Christmas. Like other visitors in the lead-up to our holiday, I was concerned having read all the negative reviews however it turned out to be a fantastic place. Yes, the hotel is in need of a refurbishment which is planned but the room was spacious and spotless, cleaned meticulously every day and mini bar stocked daily. The beds were extremely comfortable. We had a sea-view room and the view was simply breath-taking. The beach is beautiful and my husband and son spent the week surfing right here on the beach. The food was delicious, the buffet was better than any of the 5 star all-inclusive hotels we've stayed in in Europe. The food in the Sand Trap Restaurant was the perfect place for lunch, make sure to try the Burgers which were excellent. Then the Italian restaurant felt like a really special treat every time we visited, it's a beautiful colonial-style balcony room and the food was superb. The gym is excellent, the ice-cream parlour and coffee shop are lovely. I was a little bit apprehensive about spending our first Christmas away from home as I love to celebrate Christmas but it turned out that the Bajan's love Christmas too and the celebrations and entertainment in the hotel were top class. Last but not least I want to echo what a lot of other reviewers have said i.e. it's the staff that made our experience so much more special and enjoyable. Special thanks and call out to: Renaldo our surf coach, Randall for the Bajan Bus and neighbourhood walking tour, and Karen for all the fun and dancing on the Bajan Bus tour, Maradona for the excellent beach side bar service, Sydney for a wonderful cocktail and heart warming laugh, Winston and Tyrone for their service and bar wisdom. Thanks to all the kitchen and restaurant staff, they were amazing. Big shout out to Cheryl for the fun at breakfast. Marriot may improve the property and facilities but its the warm and friendly staff that make this place. Read less
Great place for a special moment
Jan 15, 2025Анна М
We had a great experience celebrating our Wedding and Honeymoon at Turtle Beach Resort! The place wasn't full at all in the beginning of June, it looked like it was out of season, so we could enjoy our private space and the availability of everything. There was a beautiful variety of birds, flowers, and crabs—the amazing nature we came to Barbados… Read more
We had a great experience celebrating our Wedding and Honeymoon at Turtle Beach Resort! The place wasn't full at all in the beginning of June, it looked like it was out of season, so we could enjoy our private space and the availability of everything. There was a beautiful variety of birds, flowers, and crabs—the amazing nature we came to Barbados for. The only thing - we prefer the beach more than the pool, but this part of the island wasn't as smooth as the western side, seaweed was annoying. But in general - we loved our trip! Read less
Horrible stay away
Jan 13, 2025Rochel M
This hotel was a complete horrible from the moment I walked in. The room was filthy, outdated, and had a musty smell. It was clear the room hadn’t been properly cleaned—dust everywhere, stains on the furniture, and the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been scrubbed in weeks. The bed was unbelievably uncomfortable. To top it off, I found hairs on… Read more
This hotel was a complete horrible from the moment I walked in. The room was filthy, outdated, and had a musty smell. It was clear the room hadn’t been properly cleaned—dust everywhere, stains on the furniture, and the bathroom looked like it hadn’t been scrubbed in weeks. The bed was unbelievably uncomfortable. To top it off, I found hairs on the sheets, which made it clear they hadn’t been changed. I had to call housekeeping, and even then, it still felt gross staying there. The place feels neglected. The pools were cold, the “hot tub” wasn’t even warm, and the beach chairs were dirty and scattered. The hotel looks beautiful online, but it’s a scam. Nothing was as shown, and it felt like staying in a rundown motel. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I wish I had. Total waste of money and an awful experience! Read less
Had fun, but can't recommend this resort
Jan 11, 2025Ivy L
Most importantly, I had a great time with 5 friends. The grounds were lovely (beach, pool, etc), the rooms were nice enough, but the food options were limited and their customer service practices were awful. My group experienced some significant problems in a number of areas, and trying to get compensated after the fact was a horror (I ultimately… Read more
Most importantly, I had a great time with 5 friends. The grounds were lovely (beach, pool, etc), the rooms were nice enough, but the food options were limited and their customer service practices were awful. My group experienced some significant problems in a number of areas, and trying to get compensated after the fact was a horror (I ultimately had to go way up the ladder in Marriott's corporate system for help). This resort does NOT follow through on what it's supposed to do, and what it says it will do. This was not a cheap stay and I recommend others spend their money and vacation time elsewhere. Read less
Incredible location and friendly staff
