South Beach Hotel by Ocean Hotels

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

1536 reviews

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  Overnight stopover

  Caters to in transit folk. By a busy road, pool small, breakfast poor variety, room spacious, superb beach very close, staff good, only just a four star but then it is Barbados

  Jan 17, 2026
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  Location is great

  The location is fantastic and very convenient to many great restaurants, including Naru, Salt, Champers, and Tapas. There’s a beautiful beach directly across the street, and chairs are provided every day, so there’s no need to rush out early to “reserve” one. The rooms are decent, though a bit worn for having been renovated only three years ago. Our one-bedroom suite was spacious, and the hotel was generally kept clean, but details were often missed. The glass doors could definitely be cleaned more frequently. The rain shower wasn’t ideal for me as someone with long hair, as the water pressure made rinsing difficult. There is a laundry room on each floor, which is convenient. Housekeeping was disappointing. We were not given an adequate number of towels, and some days there were no washcloths at all. Toilet paper refills were inconsistent, and we were without tissues for two days, which was frustrating and shouldn’t happen at this price point. The food and service at the restaurant were very bad. Breakfast had a very limited selection and was poorly executed. Options included eggs, meat, pancakes, beans, some fruit, cold cereal, toast, and a few pastries, but overall it was underwhelming and not well managed. On the positive side, the bar does have craft beer on tap from Dreadhop, and the outdoor space is nice for sitting and having a drink. Overall, I would consider staying here again based solely on the excellent location. Worthing Square and Massy’s grocery store are about a 10-minute walk, and St. Lawrence Gap is roughly a 15–20 minute walk.

  Jan 17, 2026
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  Will definitely be back

  We had an amazing time and will definitely be back. Such friendly and helpful staff. There is nothing negative to say about this hotel. We loved it!

  Jan 13, 2026
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  Great staff, lovely location

  No. 1 for me was the staff — absolutely outstanding. Everyone was friendly, warm, and genuinely happy to help. Deirdra at reception is an absolute gem. She arranged a special dinner and message for my 40th birthday and even came down with a birthday song, which was such a lovely touch. Seth and Zion were also great, and the breakfast ladies were stars — my 2-year-old adored them. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The fitness studio is handy — basic, but perfect for getting some cardio in. The location is great. Bridgetown and Oistins are both close by, and the vibe outside the hotel felt relaxed, cool, and very local, which we loved. Some people mentioned better beaches further down the coast, but we really enjoyed this one. The sand was golden, and we were able to get chairs through the hotel, which made it very convenient. The pool area was also lovely and a great spot to relax. Negatives: The evening entertainment wasn’t really for me — although that’s partly because I’m not a karaoke fan. Breakfast was quite disappointing. Being in Barbados, it would have been nice to see a better daily selection of Bajan dishes. As a pescatarian who doesn’t eat eggs, options were very limited — and I was honestly thankful I’d already given up veganism. Overall, a really enjoyable stay, made especially memorable by the incredible staff

  Jan 09, 2026
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  Family break

  We had a fabulous time at the Rockley between Christmas and New Year's. The location is perfect and it is easy to walk to the beach and a variety of excellent restaurants. The rooms are large and service is great. There is also a taxi stand right across the street which was very convenient. Even though it was Christmas the hotel did not feel crowded and we never had to wait for anything. We would definitely return!

  Jan 01, 2026