Blue Orchids Beach Hotel

I was traveling by myself and felt very safe here. The staff were super friendly and helped carry my luggage to my room. I was on the top floor, with an incredible view. The airport was only a 20 minute taxi ride away.

I stayed in April 2025 and liked the location, with shops within walking distance and a room looking over the pool and beach. The room had a cooker, kettle, fridge, microwave, and toaster. There was no complimentary tea or coffee, unlike other hotels I’ve stayed at in Barbados, so you need to bring or buy your own. There was no welcome drink at reception or in the room either. The Wi-Fi was poor, and I had to log in again several times a day. The decor needs updating, with old furniture and cracks in the floor tiles and bathroom sink. I was on the third floor, but the lift wasn’t working. I was told it had been out of order for over a month. There were no room service menus in the room. I ordered an omelette, which was small and basic compared with ones at other Barbados hotels. The evening meal was good. The security deposit is 350 BDS.

The Wi-Fi was terrible, and they didn’t even leave a note with the welcome or Wi-Fi information. The kitchenette was poorly done, with shabby appliances, and the whole building feels like it’s deteriorating. The bed was badly set up, with very flat pillows and a so-called king made by pushing two twin beds together. The toilet was extremely noisy after flushing. The elevator wasn’t working, so we dragged our suitcases up four flights of stairs. They offered us a ground floor room instead, tucked into a corner with little view, but called it an “upgrade” from the higher floor. The front desk person was rude and unwelcoming. She handed over keys and pointed us toward the rooms instead of showing us around, which was unfamiliar and not accessibility friendly. When we said we were unhappy, she argued with us. I believe her name was Amanda. There was no apology. The worst hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Zero out of five stars, not worth the listed price, and we wouldn’t recommend booking here. The customer service and overall experience were the worst ever.

Having shops and restaurants nearby was convenient, and the private balcony gave us a peaceful place to enjoy the ocean views. After days out exploring, our room was a clean, comfortable retreat with everything we needed. The staff were friendly and accommodating from the moment we arrived. We had a fantastic stay at Blue Orchids Beach Hotel and highly recommend it for a relaxing, enjoyable beach holiday.