The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive - Adult Only, located in Paynes Bay, is a highly rated hotel that offers a serene and luxurious experience for adults. Based on user reviews, it stands out for its exceptional service, quality of amenities, and the tranquil atmosphere it provides. Guests appreciate the personalized attention and the beautiful setting by the beach, making it a preferred destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway.
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The House by Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive - Adult Only
8.9
(209 ratings)
Paynes Bay, Barbados -
Nearby Paynes Bay Beach
910 m Barbados Polo Club
1 km Sandy Lane Beach
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Nature
Location
- Exceptional Service: Reviews often highlight the attentive and personalized service provided by the staff.
- Quality of Amenities: The hotel is praised for its well-maintained facilities and high-quality amenities.
- Tranquil Atmosphere: Many guests appreciate the peaceful and relaxing environment, perfect for an adult-only retreat.
- Beachfront Location: Its prime location on the beach allows guests to enjoy stunning views and easy access to the water.
- Gourmet Dining: The on-site dining options receive high marks for the quality and variety of the food offered.
Area for improvement
- Cost: Some guests feel that the cost of the stay is on the higher side relative to the value received.
- Limited Activities: A few reviewers mentioned a desire for more varied activities available within the resort.
- Room Availability: During peak times, it might be difficult to book the desired room type due to high demand.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: There are occasional complaints about the reliability and speed of the Wi-Fi connection.
- Reservation Process: Some guests have found the reservation and check-in process to be somewhat cumbersome.
Amenities
Pool
All inclusive
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
Hot Tub
Spa
Breakfast included
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RateScore
Total 209 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
booking
28 Reviews
6.8 / 10
expedia
181 Reviews
9.2 / 10
Reviews
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My girlfriend and I went for our 5 years anniversary. This was probably one of our best trip ever. - location: the House is part of the elegant hotels chain which you have access to. You re almost walking distance from Tamarind, Crystal cove, Waves so you can wonder around. It s on the west coast area which is more relaxing and luxurious, 30” away from core downtown. The beach is awesome! I have seen reviews saying it s rocky but actually it s only the first 5/10 ft. Once you cross (very easily), you get to a beautiful 20/40ft of sand! Crystal clear water! Bring your snorkeling gear, there are corals on the left hand side of the resort. What I liked about the House is how near the beach is! You hear and see the waves from you room, it was very relaxing - Food: Part of the deal is you get to enjoy all the restaurants of Elegant hotels so it was nice to try different places for dinner. However the House (adult only) and Waves (family) are the high end ones. The house by far was my favorite. - Environment: the House is an adult only so no kids yelling around (thankfully). Very romantic vibes, luxurious, not for single people unless you need to relax and turn your brain off/enjoy the peace. - Staff: that was probably the highlight of the trip. The house’s super team is great, they care about you, and they re hard working individuals putting in 12+ hours shift, 6 days per week in +30 deg temperature with a smile and positive attitude from the first hour till the last hour! I always tip around and I recommend that too, they will remember you of course. The team think outside the box and made any request happen even when we wanted help/suggestion for where to go outside the resort! They helped book us taxis (even when the team member was home/I got few numbers and communicated via WhatsApp), helped booked our dining reservation and more. Always tip! It helps! My girlfriend straightener broke mid way, and one of the staff was nice enough to LEND it to her (10” after we brought the issue to a manager) for the rest of our stay! If I had to ask for a rocket, I bet they would have found a way to get me one lol! Don’t hesitate to ask but also don’t be cheap and don’t tip! Special thanks to: Cherry Ann - coordinator and person talking to us via email Sarah - receptionist who take care of us check in, checkout and planning our activities. Andrew and Ricoh (managers), Denis and shane (bar and outdoor area personnel), Marsha (housekeeping) and many others who were always positive, helpful, caring and organized. Cons: (and these are constructive criticism) 1- we re in Barbados. Morning old school English music was a bit lame but then we gave the remark daily to the managers who agreed with us and put some local music. So that note is for upper management: we re in Barbados, make us feel there. Again props to the team on site, they made us feel in Barbados. 2- the nice upper chairs on the deck were booked all day along. Some people would go at 5:30am and put their towels all day. However, I find my way around very fast and tipped …. to save me my favorite two chairs ha ha ha! You can ado for anything … but tip. 3- the dining experience was great but the tapas or appetizers hours (6/7pm) was short and simple. Some people liked that but I personally was hoping for a bit more. 4- taxis are not cheap. A 5” drive was 20usd! Drive to st Laurence gap (20”, downtown area), was 40usd each way, so be careful it ll rack up fast. Drive to the airport is around 80usd each way. Thankfully the island is small
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General Info
Total number of rooms 34
Number of floors 3
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
4Download
82Upload
59Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$1.4 - $2.3
Coffee
$2.8 - $5.5
Beer 0.5L
$1.4 - $2.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$9.2 - $20.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.6 - $1.6
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.9 - $2.3
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$46.1 - $92.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$9.2 - $18.4
McMeal at McDonalds
$6.9 - $9.2
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.3 - $1.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$23 - $64.1
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.9 - $2.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$46.1 - $46.1
Fitness club, monthly fee
$46.1 - $83
Weather In Paynes Bay
Precipitation In Paynes Bay
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals