10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Travelled with partner
22 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a small hotel which we opted for instead of the Radisson opposite, where we usually stay and I will explain the difference. The Radisson is in a brilliant spot right on the beach with amazing views whereas the Island Inn is tucked behind 2 mins from the beach with no direct view. However the Island Inn beats the Radisson on so many other points …
The Radisson is very rundown now whereas Island Inn is well maintained.
There is several nice spacious lounge areas where you can relax and the bar area is great and the central hub with the odd bit of entertainment - the Radisson has small disjointed areas and no social atmosphere.
The quality of food at the Island Inn is far better and all inclusive. There’s limited choices but all the food we had was delicious whereas the Radisson is hit and miss and in 7 stays I only chose to eat there in the evening twice.
Rooms - again the Island Inn wins and despite several reviews calling the rooms tired, in my view they are typical of Barbados.
Pools are both small.
At the Island Inn you need to pay for sunbeds on the beach and be careful prices vary especially if the cruises are in. We paid 17 bajan one day but usually 15 US whereas the Cruise Club tried to charge 60 US !! Popping back to the hotel for drinks and lunch is easy.
Most of the staff are friendly with a few exceptions. Lemar is great ! The hotel seems to have a lot of older couples who return every year and excellent for lone travellers as very friendly
Sarah
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024