Resorts in Barbados range from budget-friendly to the super luxurious meant for the rich and famous.

Regardless of your budget, Barbados has you covered. You can have a wonderful beach holiday at this beautiful nation in the Caribbean Sea.

You just have to decide what kind of vacation are you looking for. Do you want peace, calm and serenity? Do you wish for an adventurous holiday with lots of water based activities? Do you want to be close to the nightlife of Barbados?

Whatever may be your need, we have covered some of the best beach resorts to stay that promise to enrich your Barbados experience.

Note: Along with the resort names, we have tried providing an estimated starting cost. However, these costs can vary as per season and of course change as time goes by.

Best Beach Resorts in Barbados for all Budgets

The Barbados beach resorts given below are sorted as per starting cost. Hence they go from budget-friendly to luxury. They are all located in some of the best beaches in Barbados.

Blue Orchids Beach Hotel

Starting cost: Approx. US $105 per night

Blue Orchids Beach Hotel is located on Worthing Beach at the south coast of Barbados. In terms of budget beach resorts in Barbados, this is by far one of the best hotels you will find.

Each room comes with flat screen tv, air conditioning and a kitchenette that can come in handy if you decide to eat in or are traveling with family.

Blue Orchids Beach Hotel has a typical Caribbean vibe to it and guests have appreciated the hotel staff who are always ready to help.

With a cozy pool, choice of studio to one, two and three bedroom apartments, this place is recommended for families traveling with kids or those in groups as well.

Butterfly Beach Hotel

Starting cost: Approx. US $120 per night

Butterfuly Beach Hotel is located in the town of Oistins and has access to a lovely local beach. Other famous beaches such as Rockley and Miami beach are also nearby.

Rooms are of varied sizes and come with a nice balcony overlooking the pool or has ocean views. Some rooms have a kitchen as well.

This hotel has two pools and a wonderful sun deck with views of the turquoise Caribbean waters. The casual beachfront restaurant serves Caribbean and Continental cuisine.

Southern Palms Beach Club

Starting cost: Approx. US $180 per night

Southern Palms Beach Club is located on Dover Beach at the famous St Lawrence Gap.

This hotel has two pools, beachside restaurant and bar, complimentary afternoon tea and also provides guests with plenty of non-motorized watersports activites as well as golfing options.

Rooms here start from the standard garden or pool view and goes up to luxury duplex suite. Each of the rooms come either with a wonderful balcony or a terrace.

Southern Palms Beach Club is close to the nightlife scene of St Lawrence Gap as well as some great restaurant options.

Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados

Starting cost: Approx. US $180 per night

Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados is located on the Carlisle Bay Beach at Needham’s Point peninsula. The Needham’s Point lighthouse is just a short walk away from the hotel.

With rooms described as tranquil that has balconies and all modern amenities, this resort is perfect for both single travelers as well as those with families.

You can laze around the pool, go paddleboarding or walk around the nearby landmarks thanks to the hotel’s excellent location.

This hotel is perfect for those wanting quiet, peace and calm but at the same time not too far away from all the action.

Accra Beach Hotel & Spa

Starting cost: Approx. US $200 per night

Accra Beach Hotel & Spa is located on Rockley beach at Christ Church. Location is one of the resorts major selling points.

Although the starting cost of this hotel is given as US $200, do note that this place can get quite pricey quickly. There a number of room options that can cost up to US $1000 per night.

This hotel has a large central swimming pool and a wonderful spa for you to relax and rejuvenate.

Rooms have all the modern amenities you would need. While not all, most rooms have a private balcony with great views of the city or ocean.

There are plenty of dining and drinking options within the hotel with ocean views as well as calm indoor settings.

Bougainvillea Barbados

Starting cost: Approx. US $213 per night

Bougainvillea Barbados is located in the town of Oistins at Christ Church. With access to two lovely beaches and other coastal areas nearby, this is a great place to stay for a beach holiday.

With rooms and suites of various sizes, this hotel caters to a wide range of travellers seeking romantic getaways to family vacations.

You have two gorgeous pools although the beach is probably where you would want to spend your time. A lovely bistro in the premises serves great Caribbean and international cuisines.

There is also a spa and fitness center that guests can enjoy during their stay at the resort.

Beach View

Starting cost: Approx. US $225 per night

Don’t let the simple name of the hotel fool you. This is one of the highest rated hotels in Barbados.

Beach View is located in the west coast of Barbados at Paynes Bay. If you wish to stay away from the noise and nightlife of the south of the island, then Beach View can be a perfect base for your holiday.

Guests can enjoy the small but beautiful beach in front of the hotel or even go exploring as the island is well connected and is just as beautiful no matter where you stay.

Beach View is perfect for families and the rooms include 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. There is a choice of luxury suite as well. Most rooms come with a small kitchen.

You also have your gorgeous pool, café, spa and fitness center that most travellers want with their Barbados holiday.

Hilton Barbados Resort

Starting cost: Approx. US $245 per night

Hilton Barbados Resort is located right on the beach at Needham’s Point, Bridgetown. You have access to many other beaches as well such as Pebbles Beach, Browne’s Beach and Carlisle Bay which are all a few minutes walk away.

Rooms are spacious, come with a balcony to soak in the wonderful views of the ocean and have all the modern amenities you expect from a Hilton resort.

This resort is great for those who wish to go scuba diving and indulge in other water based activities. You also have a nice pool, fitness center, spa, lounge and great dining options.

Hilton Barbados Resort is perfect for families, those traveling with small children, couples and solo travelers.

Coral Mist Beach Hotel

Starting cost: Approx. US $250 per night

Coral Mist Beach Hotel is located at Worthing Beach, Christ Church in Barbados.

The main selling point of this hotel is it’s wonderful location. Right on the beach, you can also explore the rest of the main attractions of the island quite easily from this hotel.

The hotel has a pool, lounge and the activities center can arrange for water based activities such as snorkeling, boogie boarding, kayaking etc.

Sugar Bay Barbados

Starting cost: Approx. US $500 per night

Sugar Bay Barbados is located at the UNESCO World Heritage Garrison Historic Area in the south coast of the island.

Right on the beach with a beautiful lagoon, this is a great place if you want to swim in the ocean and also indulge in some water sports activities.

This resorts boasts of 5 restaurants and 5 bars so you have plenty of dining options. You also have a pool, fitness center, spa, diving center and other amenities.

Guests should note that this is an all-inclusive resort and if that is your preference, Sugar Bay Barbados is a fantastic option to stay.

The Crane Resort

Starting cost: Approx. US $600 per night

The Crane Resort is located at Crane Beach which is in the south-east coast of the island.

This is perhaps the most famous resort in all of Barbados mainly due to the fact that it is the oldest resort of the island opened in 1887. Hence this is where you should stay if you want luxury as well as be part of history.

The resort provides guests with a number of amenities including choice of multiple pools, fitness center, spa, diving facilities, plenty of restaurants and bars, children’s activities, business center etc.

Rooms are spacious with choice of one, two and three bedrooms. Some suites even come with private pools, gardens and terraces.

Crane Beach itself is a tourist attraction and guest can enjoy the beach and the mesmerizing turquoise waters of the oceans while staying at The Crane Resort.

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Starting cost: Approx. US $750 per night

Tamarind by Elegant Hotels is located in Paynes Bay at the west coast of Barbados.

This is an all-inclusive resort so it is mainly mean’t for those who just want to pay a single amount and have everything else taken care of including food and water sports.

The resort does offer several amenities that include complimentary motorized as well as non-motorized watersports for guests.

The rooms are spacious and the property is filled with beautiful sun decks and day beds for you to relax and soak up the sun. You can also take a water taxi from within the resort to visit other properties of the group. That itself is a fun way to spend time on the Barbados waters.

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Starting cost: Approx. US $1250 per night

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is located at Glitter Bay Beach, St James near Holetown city.

The oceanfront rooms in this resort even include Airport Fast Track service while the ocean suites with tropical gardens include butler service with luxury airport transfers as well.

This resort is well equipped with a number of amenities that include plenty of water sport options, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness center, spa, yoga classes etc.

Budget permitting, Fairmont Royal Pavilion is recommended for all types of travellers including those in groups or with families.

Final thoughts

Barbados has some of the best beaches in the world. It does not matter if you are looking for something budget friendly or a luxury experience. You will have a great beach vacation.

Apart from spending time on the beach, do take a look at all the incredible activities you can indulge in while at the island to make your holiday even more memorable.