The House resort in St. James, Barbados, epitomizes lavish luxury and indulgence from first greeting to final farewell. Nestled in the pristine opalescent beaches of the Gold Coast of Barbados, this adults-only, couples-oriented resort greets guests with a welcome beverage and "jet lag revival massage." Each couple is assigned a personal ambassador who has one simple task: cater to the guests' every comfort. Visitors can soak up the sun on the unspoiled beaches while personal ambassadors deliver cold towels, fruit and chilled beverages. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of personal watersports equipment such as snorkeling gear, boogie boards, windsurfers, kayaks and small sailboats. Water taxis can transport guests to area facilities that offer scuba diving instruction and excursions, parasailing and glass-bottom boat trips. The House's 32 guest suites are arranged around an open courtyard with a magnificent tropical garden and sparkling pond. The cool tropical ambience is actualized with a décor of immaculate white walls, curtains with sparkling blue accents, and mahogany and rattan furniture on resplendent floors of terra cotta tile with straw area rugs. The bi-level outdoor pool features a 15-foot jetted section and a scallop-shaped 36-foot swimming area. Complimentary full American/English breakfast buffets, high tea and evening appetizers are provided. Chefs at Daphne's have perfected an Italian menu with a Caribbean accent for seasonal lunches and year-round dinners in an open-air beachfront restaurant. The Deck is open 24 hours, serving breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Guest suites are spacious, open-air private residences and feature balconies or ground floor patios with full ocean or garden views. Fine white Italian linens and goose-down comforters wrap guests in luxury. Pale marble bathrooms feature twin vanity sinks, and suites are equipped with minibars, refrigerators and espresso machines.
Early Booking Bonus Promotion: With a five nights minimum stay, guests who book an Ocean View One Bedroom Suite from 7/28/06 - 2/28/07, for travel 5/01/07 - 10/21/07, will receive two additional half-hour massages and a bottle of champagne. Restrictions: this offer not combinable with other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Maximum number of benefit per stay: 1.
Property Amenities
24-hour front desk
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
Business center
Business services
Caters to couples
Coffee in lobby
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Concierge services
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning service
Fitness equipment
Internet access in public areas - complimentary
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access - wireless
Library
Limo or Town Car service available
Medical assistance available
Number of floors: 3
Number of rooms: 34
Parking (free)
Patio
Picnic area
Porter/bellhop
Room service (24 hours)
Safe-deposit box - front desk
Security guard
Spa services on site
Spa tub
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tour assistance
Wedding services
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets not allowed
Room Amenities
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobes
Cable/satellite TV
Ceiling fan
Climate control
Clock radio
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary toiletries
Desk
Direct-dial phone
Extra towels/bedding in room
Hair dryer
Housekeeping
In-room safe
Internet access - complimentary
Internet access - high speed
Iron/ironing board
Makeup mirror
Massage - available in room
Minibar
Patio
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Slippers
Smoking rooms
Turndown service
Voice mail
Wake-up calls
Window opens
Things to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Boating nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf - driving range nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding/rental nearby
Kayaking on site
Parasailing on site
Personal watercraft on site
Rowing or canoeing on site
Running track/path on site
Sailing on site
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling on site
Surfing/boogie boarding on site
Swimming on site
Tennis nearby
Water skiing on site
Windsurfing on site
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Activities & Points of interest
Holetown (shopping, dining) - 3 km (2 miles) Folkestone Marine Park - 4.75 km (3 miles) Malibu Rum visitor center - 4.75 km (3 miles) Mount Gay Rum visitors center - 6.5 km (4 miles) Downtown Bridgetown - 8 km (5 miles) Tyrol Cot Heritage Village - 9.5 km (6 miles) Flower Forest of Barbados - 17.5 km (11 miles) Barbados Wildlife Reserve - 19.25 km (12 miles) Farley Hill National Park - 19.25 km (12 miles) St. Nicholas Abbey (historic site) - 22.5 km (14 miles) Animal Flower Cave - 25.5 km (16 miles)
Directions
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 24 km (15 miles). Driving directions from Grantley Adams International Airport: Narrow, unmarked roads and streets, numerous roundabouts, and heavy traffic along certain routes at certain times make driving through Barbados challenging. Guests renting cars should request a detailed map from the airport to the resort. Also, the Elegant Hotels desk at the airport can provide detailed directions. Getting there: A taxi from Grantley Adams International Airport costs $26-$35 for 1-4 passengers. (Rates are set by the government and subject to change.) Although taxis are readily available, it's best to request a taxi at the Elegant Hotels desk in the airport. Car rentals are available online. Driving is on the left side, British- style. Getting around: Resort staff call taxis on request. Public buses operate past the resort.
8.4out of 10 Based on 5
rating
This hotel is recommended by 4
travellers
8.8
Hotel Service 8.4
Hotel Condition 8.0
Room Cleanliness 8.4
Room Comfort
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1-5 of 5
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Guest rating
6.0
Posted on
03/09/2008
Hotel Service 6.0
Hotel Condition 6.0
Room Cleanliness 4.0
Room Comfort 6.0
Needs a Refurbishment and good cleaners
My wife and I stayed at the house for our recent honeymoon. The staff members were courteous and helpful. The hotel itself was quite nice, except the rooms. Upon arrival we noticed the double bed was actually 2 single beds zipped together. We requested a double mattress as this was or honeymoon and sleeping in the middle of the bed was uncomfortable. It took 3 days and 3 separate requests to 3 separate people to finally get something done and the mattress replaced. The bathroom badly needs refurbishment ( I am 191cm tall and couldnt stand up under the shower , and the bath was so small I could barely get into it and even then it was hardly deeper than hip deep ). Grout and tiles in the bath / shower need a good cleaning and fixing. One particular night I found a cockroach making a run across the floor of the bathroom. The cleaners did a really poor job , frequently we found beach sand and hairs on the floors that were supposedly clean. Soap provided by the hotels were randomly refilled , sometimes not at all. Complaints to the manager at the time fixed the issues for a few days after which they returned to normal. Beachside service was excellent, the staff always jovial and knowledgeable. I dont think we will be going back here , unless some serious improvements are made.
Recommended by Matthew
from London
Guest rating
10.0
Posted on
17/07/2008
Hotel Service 10.0
Hotel Condition 10.0
Room Cleanliness 10.0
Room Comfort 10.0
fantastic honeymoon
All watersports are included - catamarang, snorkling, water ski, banana boat....
Recommended by catherine
from uk
Guest rating
10.0
Posted on
29/04/2008
Hotel Service 10.0
Hotel Condition 10.0
Room Cleanliness 10.0
Room Comfort 10.0
First Class Chillin'
I would recommend Heatwave for a day trip on a catamaran. The crew were fantastic, non-stop drinks, cool tunes and great food.
Recommended by ruthie
from Marbella, Spain
Guest rating
6.0
Posted on
27/02/2008
Hotel Service 8.0
Hotel Condition 6.0
Room Cleanliness 6.0
Room Comfort 6.0
It was okay
To be honest, the hotel was nice. The ambasadors were very nice but not very quick. If I went back to Barbados i would not stay here, not because the hotel was bad just because I would expect more for the money you have to shell out. I guess it depends on what type of vacation you want to have. If you want to just relax and hang on the beach, this hotel is for you.
Recommended by Jen
from Canada
Guest rating
10.0
Posted on
02/11/2007
Hotel Service 10.0
Hotel Condition 10.0
Room Cleanliness 10.0
Room Comfort 10.0
Unbeatable service and location
There are some great restaurants but The Cliff is a stunning open air restaurant overlooking the sea, Mango's was great and Aqua is also in a spectacular setting. The 'Ambassadors' at the hotel will book a table for you
Recommended by Tony
from London
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