Great food and friendly staff.

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

Easy access from the airport with welcoming spacious reception.

Fabulous hotel. Everything was perfect for us, we met many friends all of whom were repeat guests which says it all really. Thanks to all the staff for making our stay so enjoyable.

As mentioned in many previous reviews the Hotel needs a bit of TLC mainly in the bathrooms. We had a Junior Suite which was a good space as we were only a couple. We stayed for 7 nights and enjoyed the holiday even though the rain was daily. Just a small point for the Ladies, the rooms are dark even with lights on so my partner struggled with makeup and daily complained that she could not see enough. At times we experienced heavy rain and the courtyard drains/ gutters could not cope so basically flooded out in some areas but as mentioned it was heavy rain. Food was excellent, as was the service in the restraint and bar. Initially, on arrival we were not sure we had made the right choice but the Hotel grows on you and very soon it’s all smiles and positive thoughts. No beach but it’s a 2 min walk to Pebble Beach and a 10 min walk to Carlisle Bay. Sister hotels Mango Bay and The Sands are worth a visit (mango Bay we thought a better hotel). Would stay again but only in Junior Suite as other guests mentioned the Garden View rooms were small and their really isn’t much to see in the garden

The hotel had character being built in 1905, but everything is clean and functional. Some staff members are very warm and helpful like Sharon at the servery. Food was excellent and the proximity to Pebbles Beach was a definite plus. Would definitely come again.

A fantastic place to stay. The staff were so nice to us all the time. The food was the best I’ve ever had from an all inclusive hotel. It felt more like fine dining. Sad to leave…

Loved this hotel and would definitely recommend it. The staff are so warm and welcoming and the whole friendliness of everyone too was so lovely. The food is great and Lamar makes the best cocktails. The rooms are spacious and have everything you need in them. Iron, ironing Board, toiletries, towels, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge, a safe and a tv. All apartments have a patio area to sit out on and sun beds are around the pool. The pool is small but enough for a cooling dip. The beach is a 2 minute walk away and at 5:30am you can watch the horses get washed and walked in the sea. Also the monkeys sometimes pay a visit in the mornings for food, which is so lovely. To sum it up, everyone you speak to would return back so that just says it all.