Turtle Beach, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort

We loved the location, it’s a smaller resort which is nice. Quiet at night. Food was very good and staff was pleasant and efficient. Loved the 2 pool options as well. We plan on returning in 2027 after the year long renovations are complete.

Great location, friendly staff and super facilities made this a perfect place for a Barbados holiday. Huge beach, plenty of loungers, and a lovely pool. The all inclusive package worked well, and included the lovely coffee shop as well as the ice cream shop

Elevator was not working the entire four days I stayed here had to walk down dark steps every day and night.

Where do i begin? The food options for vegans were minimal. Was provided with a special request form for dinner. Did not treceive what they suggested on the request form. This happened twice. The beach was great no complaints. The grounds are well kept. Some of the staff were supberb with their service. Entertainment is lacking. Sitting by the pool there’s no music, just silence. We were excited for this trip however I have never been on vacation and was in a hurry to get home. Very disappointed with Turtle Beach. I was told they will be renovating in February, if that is the case, they should have offered a big discounts to any parties booking a reservation at this Location. This was my husband's first time visiting Barbados and definitely not a good experience for him.

A pleasant property for the price. Excellent gym. Nice tennis courts, table tennis, pool table etc, Good cocktails. Food -hit or miss-overall mediocre. Deserts were poor with a reliance on only local ingredients which became quite monotonous. The bathrooms were clean but needed work and actually getting into the bath for a shower was downright dangerous. There was a partial shower stall that did not move and entrance was too near the toilet. It was difficult to titrate the water temperature also because the faucets could not be reached easily. The beach was lovely as were the grounds.

It may be in the middle of a buy out. Not your typical Marriott but rather old beach vibe. Nice gym, beautiful ocean but furniture was old stained and rusty. Many of the employees acted like they were angry and didn’t want to service you at the restaurant and bars. Many of the chairs were old fill of bird poop. Good food overall. Had to go to a sister hotel for water sports. Overall good at sister hotel.

There was daily construction around the property makingbit very difficult to relax.

My family of four had an amazing time at Turtle Beach Resort. We have been to many Caribbean resorts and I’ll be honest this review. Staff is very friendly. The 2 a la carte restaurants are amazing but the breakfast and lunch buffet are ok. The ice cream and coffee shop are good. This is a small resort with 2 small pools and not many activities for kids. The beach is gorgeous. White sand and turquoise water. They have snorkels free of charge and you can see the colorful fish around the reefs. If you are expecting a busy resort this is not the place for you. There is not much going on. At night they have live music from 7:30-10pm and that’s it for the night. We did one excursion “swimming with the turtles ship wreck” and had a great time! I do recommend this resort if you are a beach lover! We are!

The resort was okay however slowly deteriorating. Some staff members were friendly and some were not. The food was decent but the pool area was too small. They did not have a swim up bar either. The hotel is shutting down in May and being renovating.

If you are looking for a beach to bathe at this location the beach front will not be suitable as the water was very rough at all times during the day.

The food and drinks were good. Our room was clean, and the A/C worked great. The staff were all fantastic. And the beaches were amazing. The fire alarm rang 4 times throughout a 24 hour period which startled us as we were sleeping. We inquired about it the following day at the front desk, but were never told what the issue was. There are 3 restaurants on site, all of which are covered with a roof, but open on all sides (no walls or doors). This allows the birds access to your dining experience. My wife left her plate unattended for a minute to grab a drink, and had a bird land on her plate and pick at her food on two separate occasions. Other than that, it is a nice property, and we enjoyed our time there.

I recently stayed at Turtle Beach Hotel, and it was a truly disappointing experience, especially considering the extremely high price for a week-long stay. The bathroom had mold and a strong odor, making it very unpleasant. The limited dining options offered the same food every day, which quickly became tiresome. The staff showed little hospitality and were quite rude, offering no accommodations when we arrived. To make matters worse, our room was not ready, and we had to wait an additional two hours past the check-in time. For the cost, this hotel was not up to par with its standards. I cannot recommend staying here and hope significant improvements are made.

We really enjoy our stay. The people are exceptionally nice. They were staffed with right amount of people, you didn't need anything. The food was very good. The place was clean. Our room was the perfect size, a very comfortable bed. there was no complaints from us.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Beach. Staff were great, helpful and friendly. Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had s fantastic view. The food was beautifully cooked in both the buffet restaurant and the al a carte. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea but we felt like we were in the Caribbean which was perfect for us. We didn’t want a rubber stamped hotel that could be anywhere. I know the hotel will be refurbished next year, I hope it doesn’t loose it’s character.

Property around the hotel needs significant repairs and refresh. Very old and dated too. Rooms were quite large though. Some staff were really great, most I encountered were not friendly or helpful at all. Water sports employees were amazing though. Hundreds of birds and their excrement everywhere throughout food service areas. Very unhygienic. Food was very average. Saw multiple staff regularly scrolling on social media. Overall was very disappointed with the hotel - would never stay there again.

The resort, staff and food were excellent. Very clean. Some wear and tear could be seen in the rooms and throughout the property, but I understand they are about to undergo renovations. We can’t wait to visit again once those are complete!

The property is very old. The rooms smell moldy and our room on 2nd floor had flooded during one of the rainstorms. There’s a fee of about 20$ per day for the hotel stay and that’s in addition to whatever else you paid. There was only three restaurants on site that were all inclusive but the food selection wasn’t the best. There’s a kids club that you can leave your kids there and the staff entertains them for as long as you need them. Other than that there was nothing else for kids entertainment/activities. There was a great coffee shop and ice cream shop. The beach right in front of hotel is not suitable for swimming and you have to go to the sandals resort beach(which is 1min walk) but you cannot use their umbrella or beach chairs. So you have to stay on the turtle beach property but swim in front of sandals property :) beach was great but hotel very outdated

Old and dirty accommodation Bathrooms from the 1980’s Great beach Staff generally helpful. Room cleaning service abysmal often no service at all,rooms not serviced and towels not changed never stocked the room fridge other than water despite being on the full package. Food was ok Choice of daytime meals ok Breakfast ok I would not recommend this hotel

First and foremost, i certainly enjoyed my stay. My room was huge with a beautiful view of the ocean and garden on the 4th floor. Staff was so kind and helpful. Always respectful and even funny. Food, pool, drinks and activities are all so convenient and wonderful. Food was delicious and easy to access. Drinks were quick and everywhere. A total of 4 pools and one is a jacuzzi. A yummy ice cream parlor. Food and drinks served poolside. Beach chairs with a full top, not just an umbrella. Activities that make u never want to leave and a nice gym. Hotel can arrange all transportation which is perfect. Downside, I was with 4 other people who shared 2 rooms. One group left their room to use my shower because they couldn't get hot water in their room on the second floor. Once they reported it, maintenance came quick and attempted to resolve it. They also experienced ants. The last night was the worse because they woke up from ants biting their face from the pillows. My other group had to leave their last night to sleep with me due to an ant infestation on the first floor.

The beach itself is dirty and full of seaweed. Had to complain to get them to clean it. The buffet is terrible. Same stuff every day for breakfast. Asagios was awesome but only open certain days. It should be open everyday. There is no entertainment besides some locals who either did play an instrument or sang karaoke. In total you got 1 hour of that type of entertainment that ends promptly at 10pm. Staff is very friendly and did listen to concerns.

Overall our stay was very good. We did have an issue with lack of hot water the first night but it was handled quickly. There was also a leak from the room above that caused a puddle in our room, again handled quickly. My complaint would be that our bathroom needed a major renovation. There were cracks in the ceiling and the tub was in poor condition with old cracked sealer around it. Housekeeping did a nice job each day. The buffets were good and had varieties for everyone, including kids choices. The staff was generally friendly and responsive to any requests.

Rooms were great , staff sure nice and friendly. Range of drink options was more than expected and the food was really well done. Serving cool towels and drinks at the beach was a nice touch. Nightly entertainment was very high quality singers and musicians. Not far is local bars and street food with karaoke and good times with the locals. Coffee shop was fantastic and also the ice cream shop was great. It’s an open and breezy area for dinner and it’s well staffed. Yes birds are there and you have to not leave food but you quickly get used to it. Italian restaurant was well worth booking. Barbados is a safe and friendly island and when you embrace that you will enjoy it more. Other reviews that complain are seemly from people who don’t understand that the Caribbean is not mainland US! I have stayed all over the world and would come back here for sure.

Beautiful resort. Nice beach. Hotel is old. Just a few outlets. Phones do not work. We could not call another room. We were in the 4th floor with broken elevator. We were moved to another wing with working elevator. The stuff was great. Good was good. I like. There were no activities at all which we liked. It was quiet and relaxing and nobody bothered us. You can take taxi to any place you like. It’s cheaper than pay for excursion with transportation. Take some bread and go to the riff at the next door hotel Sandals to feed fish. You can swim there too if waters are ruff. We had great time.

Very nice resort, staff very friendly and rooms were nice.

Room: The rooms are dated are require renovation, but we were aware of this prior to booking the trip. The rooms were clean, but we did have a leak in our bathroom which was fixed fairly quickly by the staff. Rooms have blackout curtains, but sunlight came through in the center and at the bottom making it difficult to sleep in. Food: The food was generally okay. I always appreciate an omelet bar and the bacon was good, so breakfast worked well for my needs. The lunch menus were hit and miss, with some meals being quite enjoyable; while others were not good at all. I appreciate that there was variety. We did not eat dinner at the resort often and chose to go to local restaurants, but there was some type of entertainment each day. Beach: On our first few days, the beach was absolutely beautiful. The beach was clean and the waves were tolerable if you are comfortable in the water. The water became very choppy and the waves were dangerous for the last half of our trip, and there was a lot of seaweed which was not cleared from the beach. However, the neighbouring hotel has a wall in place that reduces the amount of waves that is accessible by guests at Turtlebeach. Location: The location was great in relation to the airport and St. Lawrence Gap area. We walked over to the Gap a few times for dinner which was a nice change from hotel food.

A pleasant property for the price. Excellent gym. Nice tennis courts, table tennis, pool table etc, Good cocktails. Food -hit or miss-overall mediocre. Deserts were poor with a reliance on only local ingredients which became quite monotonous. The bathrooms were clean but needed work and actually getting into the bath for a shower was downright dangerous. There was a partial shower stall that did not move and entrance was too near the toilet. It was difficult to titrate the water temperature also because the faucets could not be reached easily. The beach was lovely as were the grounds.

We really enjoy our stay. The people are exceptionally nice. They were staffed with right amount of people, you didn't need anything. The food was very good. The place was clean. Our room was the perfect size, a very comfortable bed. there was no complaints from us.

I’ll give you a real review of Turtle Bay resort.. I loved almost everything about it! Room was cleaned daily and cleaned very very well! Almost all of the staff I encounter was very happy and helpful. If you tip the bartenders you’ll get amazing service. Room had a great view of the ocean. Property was kept clean all around the grounds. Room was nice mins the tv had damage to the screen with a big line down the middle. No big deal as I didn’t really use the tv often. Food was basic all inclusive food… It was 6-7/10… but that’s on par with most all inclusive I’ve ever been too. I prefer to leave the resort and get really good food. The area is very safe and I walked all around and never felt un easy. Just always be aware of surroundings at night (anywhere). I will for sure come back to this resort for the beautiful beach and great staff!

Location and property excellent. Rooms are in dire need of renovation. Old moldy showers. Loose handles. Toilets barely flush, poor layout, OLD furniture. AC was v good.

Pros: Excellent customer service and staff that goes above and beyond Great location and beautiful beach Good food and lots of great drinks Beautiful view from our room Great daily evening entertainment Activities reservation centre that takes amazing care of you and books lots of nice tours Cons: Room was outdated Bathroom needed some love Terrible set up if you enjoy doing your hair, no plugs in the bathroom. Had to straighten my hair sitting on the bed and there was no mirror nearby.

My expectations for this resort was not met at all. The hospitality of the staff was very poor. Very few staff were nice except house keeping. They were the best. The waiters were not friendly at all. Furthermore, the only restaurant which offered a la carte dinning was only open 1 out of the 3 nights I was there. The breakfast menu was basically the same things every morning which became overbearing. Every day my breakfast portions became smaller as I got tired of eating the same things. Furthermore, you are seated in a space where various birds race with you for your food and linger above your head. A bird pooped on my head while having breakfast. I expected a higher standard and quality from this resort and sadly it was not met at all.

I stayed there for one of my friends birthday. We had a good time, very clean and helpful staff. I'll recommend this hotel to others. 7/10/24 to 7/14/24.

The staff were exceptional, extremely friendly and accommodating. The food options were far beyond the standard all inclusive resorts, particularly at the a la carte restaurants. Activities were varied, fun,easily accessible and appropriate for all ages. Loved the added touch of the café and ice cream shop. The choice of evening entertainment was very enjoyable. All together made for a thoroughly enjoyable vacation.

Good management staff....terrible staff for the most part. Rude, disinterested, unhelpful..except for one or two I'd fire them all and start all over again. They acted like they were doing the guests a favor by doing their jobs...poorly.

This hotel was amazing!!! It is unreal how wonderful the hospitality is!! The maids were great! Bartenders here are so friendly and will remember what you drink/make suggestions. The security guys were great too (Jermaine and Gregory)! Jermaine was teaching us about cricket and was so pleasant to be around!! We had an absolute dream honeymoon!!!

Very pleasant and cosy, not too big not too small hotel. It have seen better days for sure but it is still in decent condition and I've heard rumours the big renovations are coming soon.Let's hope they will not impact the price too much. Buffet options for lunches and dinners were very tasty and never repeated during our week long stay. Only wish I might have would be for waiting staff to smile a bit more often. There were few very friendly girls serving us but mostly they were very serious although professional.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle Beach. Staff were great, helpful and friendly. Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had s fantastic view. The food was beautifully cooked in both the buffet restaurant and the al a carte. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea but we felt like we were in the Caribbean which was perfect for us. We didn’t want a rubber stamped hotel that could be anywhere. I know the hotel will be refurbished next year, I hope it doesn’t loose it’s character.

the staff it's the best :)

Dining staff & coffee shop staffs need more training in professional friendly customer service. The staff lacks good customer, an area that needs major improvement.

I stayed here a week ago. The service and staff was pleasant. Unfortunately, I forgot my phone charger. Visiting from the states the only outlet was behind the TV station that worked for me. I called the hotel the next morning for a week now speaking to the same staff that I dealt with while I visited and there has been no proper communication. They all ask for the room number and my phone number on every call and no communication after that I was in luck to be transferred to there lost and found only for no one to answer. I requested to speak to a manager and was told no one was able every time I asked. I would be very cautious and worry some if you were to accidentally have forgotten something valuable. Service at face value is appreciated but honesty doesn’t really cost anything either. Comparing to other hotels I have stayed . The integrity of this hotel is definitely questionable. It would justify my feedback to receive a response AFTER an unsatisfactory review as if it’s the only way to address a concern.

Staff were excellent and surrounding area was safe and low key.

Great location, friendly staff and super facilities made this a perfect place for a Barbados holiday. Huge beach, plenty of loungers, and a lovely pool. The all inclusive package worked well, and included the lovely coffee shop as well as the ice cream shop

Room: The rooms are dated are require renovation, but we were aware of this prior to booking the trip. The rooms were clean, but we did have a leak in our bathroom which was fixed fairly quickly by the staff. Rooms have blackout curtains, but sunlight came through in the center and at the bottom making it difficult to sleep in. Food: The food was generally okay. I always appreciate an omelet bar and the bacon was good, so breakfast worked well for my needs. The lunch menus were hit and miss, with some meals being quite enjoyable; while others were not good at all. I appreciate that there was variety. We did not eat dinner at the resort often and chose to go to local restaurants, but there was some type of entertainment each day. Beach: On our first few days, the beach was absolutely beautiful. The beach was clean and the waves were tolerable if you are comfortable in the water. The water became very choppy and the waves were dangerous for the last half of our trip, and there was a lot of seaweed which was not cleared from the beach. However, the neighbouring hotel has a wall in place that reduces the amount of waves that is accessible by guests at Turtlebeach. Location: The location was great in relation to the airport and St. Lawrence Gap area. We walked over to the Gap a few times for dinner which was a nice change from hotel food.

Overall for the price of my stay I was satisfied. Pools with access to beach and good distance away from the airport.

Had A great stay. The location of the hotel is amazing, and the beach is beautiful! The food is good. The only negative thing is that we were offered drugs at the beach everytime we walked down to have A swim. It is literally the first thing you meet when you step onto the beach, local guys selling coconuts and drugs.

We spend a week at turtle Beach. It was wonderful. We had a great time. The staff was excellent. We did venture out of the area a couple of times. I wouldn’t walk around there at night. Transportation is available if you want to call for a taxi food was good.

Close to airport. Easy transfer. Great beach for walking and swimming. Resort is older but clean , comfortable and quiet most of the time. Great for a relaxing laid back vacation. Not a party spot. Just 2 non buffet restaurants but ok for the size of property and for one week stay. We will go back again.

Nice property in a good location

Expedia saved me on this one, as I walked into the resort to try and book and they told me they were sold out. Sat in the lobby and booked for the following 3 nights. Barbados is a beautiful island with very limited all-inclusive options so this was a lovely reprieve to be able to find mid-vacation. This location is a stumble away from the world famous St. Lawrence Gap and is a quick bus trip away from the most any number of beautiful beach options. The property is due for some upgrades in facilities and service but I believe it will be closing down for a 12 months or so to undergo some renovations and I can't wait to get back once it's back up and running! If you're heading down to Barbados, get into this spot now before it goes for a break and enjoy yourself.

If you are looking for a beach to bathe at this location the beach front will not be suitable as the water was very rough at all times during the day.

The food and drinks were good. Our room was clean, and the A/C worked great. The staff were all fantastic. And the beaches were amazing. The fire alarm rang 4 times throughout a 24 hour period which startled us as we were sleeping. We inquired about it the following day at the front desk, but were never told what the issue was. There are 3 restaurants on site, all of which are covered with a roof, but open on all sides (no walls or doors). This allows the birds access to your dining experience. My wife left her plate unattended for a minute to grab a drink, and had a bird land on her plate and pick at her food on two separate occasions. Other than that, it is a nice property, and we enjoyed our time there.

My expectations for this resort was not met at all. The hospitality of the staff was very poor. Very few staff were nice except house keeping. They were the best. The waiters were not friendly at all. Furthermore, the only restaurant which offered a la carte dinning was only open 1 out of the 3 nights I was there. The breakfast menu was basically the same things every morning which became overbearing. Every day my breakfast portions became smaller as I got tired of eating the same things. Furthermore, you are seated in a space where various birds race with you for your food and linger above your head. A bird pooped on my head while having breakfast. I expected a higher standard and quality from this resort and sadly it was not met at all.

Great location, friendly staff and super facilities made this a perfect place for a Barbados holiday. Huge beach, plenty of loungers, and a lovely pool. The all inclusive package worked well, and included the lovely coffee shop as well as the ice cream shop

The overall experience at Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels was perfect! Friendly staff and amazing food choices.

I recently stayed at Turtle Beach Hotel, and it was a truly disappointing experience, especially considering the extremely high price for a week-long stay. The bathroom had mold and a strong odor, making it very unpleasant. The limited dining options offered the same food every day, which quickly became tiresome. The staff showed little hospitality and were quite rude, offering no accommodations when we arrived. To make matters worse, our room was not ready, and we had to wait an additional two hours past the check-in time. For the cost, this hotel was not up to par with its standards. I cannot recommend staying here and hope significant improvements are made.

Food was good, property is outdated and needs more dining options. Beautiful beach area. Staff could be more friendly.

My family of four had an amazing time at Turtle Beach Resort. We have been to many Caribbean resorts and I’ll be honest this review. Staff is very friendly. The 2 a la carte restaurants are amazing but the breakfast and lunch buffet are ok. The ice cream and coffee shop are good. This is a small resort with 2 small pools and not many activities for kids. The beach is gorgeous. White sand and turquoise water. They have snorkels free of charge and you can see the colorful fish around the reefs. If you are expecting a busy resort this is not the place for you. There is not much going on. At night they have live music from 7:30-10pm and that’s it for the night. We did one excursion “swimming with the turtles ship wreck” and had a great time! I do recommend this resort if you are a beach lover! We are!

Comfortable bed, hot shower, cold AC. Good food, plenty of vegetarian choices. Ice cream shop. Coffee shop, excellent coffee. Beautiful beach with constant breeze. Nightly entertainment. Excellent resort.

Friendly staff, good food with variety of options, all inclusive, loved the Kids activity area too.

The beach itself is dirty and full of seaweed. Had to complain to get them to clean it. The buffet is terrible. Same stuff every day for breakfast. Asagios was awesome but only open certain days. It should be open everyday. There is no entertainment besides some locals who either did play an instrument or sang karaoke. In total you got 1 hour of that type of entertainment that ends promptly at 10pm. Staff is very friendly and did listen to concerns.