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Turtle Beach is a large and active resort hotel set on a stretch of excellent white sand in a pretty section of Dover on the south coast of Barbados. You arrive via a classic Barbadian entrance - a porte cochère with white columns and arches and a marble foyer set with greenery in urns – but beyond here a more modern, beachfront feel takes hold. Wings of brightly furnished rooms run in either direction, three- and four-storey blocks that embrace the gardens and then curl around to view the surreal blue sea. At their centre you will find the pool meandering among the palms, the casual open-sided restaurant, the watersports hut and wedding lawn. Turtle Beach has an easy-going buzz. It caters for all comers (including families on holiday and conference groups), with an all-inclusive plan and plenty of activities. And of course it is minutes from the action of the St Lawrence Gap.
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KEY FEATURES
| Turtle Beach Resort Barbados is very good family resort in the Caribbean on a 1500ft stretch of dazzling white sand. Beach concierge service. 2 swimming pools including a large freeform pool with Jacuzzi and children’s wading pool. 3 restaurants with bars. Air-conditioned gym. 2 floodlit tennis courts. Spa. Watersports (non-motorised). Logo and sundry shops. Daily shuttle bus to Bridgetown for shopping. Tommy Turtle Kids Club (3-11 yrs). Conference room for 40 theatre style. |
STYLE
| Some touches of classic Barbados design at the entrance, otherwise a modern build with brightly decorated rooms. Lively, resort atmosphere with plenty of activity on property and nearby |
CLIENT PROFILE
| Many families, in a mix of nationalities, some groups |
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| A full review of Turtle Beach will be published in due course. |
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Rates
From US$470 per room, per night on an all-inclusive basis (AI) during summer 2008. Includes service charge and government tax. AI = room, all meals, drinks and house wine by the glass, non-motorised watersports, exchange dining with Crystal Cove (excludes transport), tennis, fitness centre and Tommy Turtle Kids Club. Please see the hotel’s website for availability and specific room rates, including any promotional offers, for your requested dates. |
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How to book
If you wish to make further enquiries or a reservation, please use the WEB LINK or DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES facility at the top of this page to make contact with Turtle Beach Resort in Barbados, or if you wish to telephone them, please click on TELEPHONE CONTACT to reveal the number. |
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UK Tour Operators
If you wish to book through a tour operator or travel organiser, please follow the link below.
See List of UK Tour Operators
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Locality
Turtle Beach is situated in a quiet corner of Dover on the South Coast of Barbados, one of a handful of hotels hidden away among the mature trees of Dover Woods. Heading west you pass the many hotels in the centre of Dover itself, the Dover cricket pitch and the beach opposite it and then you come to St Lawrence Gap, the heart of the activity of the South Coast. The strip is several hundred yards long, lined on both sides with hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs. There is a good variety of places to eat out. For a smart evening out try The Restaurant at Southsea, Josef’s or Pisces, which all have very attractive settings on the waterfront. Less expensive restaurants, which come with plenty of variety, include Café Sol (Mexican) and The Ship Inn. The fun of the strip starts off early in the evening. Bars to look out for include Pravda, Café Sol, The Ship Inn and McBrides. Later in the evening the crowd gravitates towards the clubs, which stand nearby. Try The Reggae Lounge and After Dark. St Lawrence Gap also has some general facilities such as a small supermarket and a branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. There are plenty of other bars and restaurants beyond St Lawrence Gap on the main south coast road.
Heading the other way from the hotel, to the east, you soon come to the main south coast road and after that fairly quickly into Oistins, Barbados’ third town. It is a fishing centre and so you will see the brightly coloured fishing boats anchored in the bay or hauled up onto the sand. The town is well known for its Fish Fry evenings. Some of the stalls are open several nights of the week, but they are busiest at the weekend, particularly on Fridays, when the whole waterfront area is loud and lively. In the town you will find banks, a police station and several shops including a supermarket. |
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Meet & Greet
If you are travelling independently, taxis are usually available at the airport and will cost around US$13 each way. The ride from the airport is around 15 minutes, depending on the traffic. Alternatively, if you would prefer to be taken care of from the minute you arrive at the airport, with a range of services that can include limousine transfers, a Concierge Service is offered by St James Travel & Tours.
If you are booking Turtle Beach Resort Barbados through a travel organiser, it is likely that their representative will be at the airport to meet you. This service and your return airport transfers should be included in the cost of your holiday. Please check at the time of booking. |
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Getting Around
Hiring a car to explore the island or go to a different beach for the day is easily arranged. Book via your tour operator or direct with Stoutes Car Rentals. Ask for them to deliver your vehicle to Turtle Beach Barbados, where they can also issue your local driving licence. Be aware that at the height of the winter season there is often a shortage of cars, so you are advised to book yours in advance. If you want a car for a week or more the rates can also be better. Vehicles can be returned at the airport or be collected from the property at a pre-arranged time on your departure day. Taxis are readily available through reception. It is also easy and quite fun to take buses along the South Coast main road. |
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