The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Barbados

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Barbados

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If it's your first trip to Barbados for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Barbados. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Barbados. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Barbados for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Barbados beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Barbados for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Resort

Holetown, Barbados
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1425 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Barbados
  • Beach

Located at St James, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Barbados Resort has great rooms from $1425 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Coral Reef Club

Holetown, Barbados
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1046 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Coral Reef Club which has nice rooms starting at $1046. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Porters. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Little Good Harbour

Clinketts, Barbados
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $524 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Barbados
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Little Good Harbour to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $524. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.29 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Fort Rupert. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Colony Club by Elegant Hotels

Holetown, Barbados
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $788 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $788, Colony Club by Elegant Hotels, at Porters provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


MoonRaker Beach Hotel

Silver Sands, Barbados
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Barbados
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

MoonRaker Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $189 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Green Garden, Landsdown, Christ Church, Barbados. Furthermore, it also offers parking, child care, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and shuttle services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care


Coral Mist Beach Hotel

Bridgetown, Barbados
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Coral Mist Beach Hotel is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $140, and it's located at Highway 7. We also love the a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Yellow Bird Hotel

Saint Lawrence, Barbados
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $143 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Yellow Bird Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $143. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Saint Lawrence Gap. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels

Durants, Barbados
4-star Resort with prices starting at $662 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Barbados
  • Beach

Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $662 (before taxes). It's located at Appleby and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and golf which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Beach View Hotel

Durants, Barbados
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $376 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Paynes Bay, Beach View Hotel has great rooms from $376 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


South Gap Hotel

Saint Lawrence, Barbados
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Barbados
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is South Gap Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $153. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at St Lawrence Gap. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Barbados, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Barbados, Best Cheap Hotels in Barbados, Best Luxury Hotels in Barbados, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Barbados, Best Hotels for One Week in Barbados, Best Hotels for One Night in Barbados, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Barbados, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Barbados, or Best Party Hotels in Barbados.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Barbados?

Barbados Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$444

After analyzing 30 first time trip hotels in Barbados, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $444. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Barbados.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $1251
  • 4-star hotels: $577
  • 3-star hotels: $181
  • 2-star hotels: $102


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