Best 5 Star All Inclusive Resorts in Barbados (2023)

Crystal Cove by Marriott is a boutique luxury all inclusive on Barbados’ Platinum West Coast. Sitting high on a cliff it comes with some stunning views over the Caribbean. Its grounds are lush, green and beautifully kept too, and among its notable amenities is a rather special freshwater three-tier pool complex, complete with waterfall and a swim-up cave bar. Accommodation: It has just 88 rooms and suites in total across three classifications: Basic Rooms, Junior Suites and One Bedroom Suites. The interiors are cosy, comfortable and homely, and display lots of the resort’s hallmark color scheme of bright, happy oranges and reds. Facilities include satellite TVs, iPod docks, coffee and tea stations, desks and seating areas, well stocked mini bars and luxury pampering products in the bathrooms which all come with double sinks and bathtubs. All rooms have balconies, or patios if ground level. Top Rooms & Suites: Those after the ultimate experience at this resort should consider the One Bedroom Suite with Ocean View. The Junior Suites too, some of which also have ocean views, will offer most of the same features, but with a smaller amount of space. Prices: Check out all price details at the Crystal Cove website (Marriott) here, at Booking.com here or at Expedia here.  Food, Facilities & Things to Do: The resort’s most famous feature is its unique three-tiered pool and waterfall complex, with the top level hosting the very nicely designed, and atmospheric, Cave Bar. You have two main restaurants at Crystal Cove: the more formal (smart causal) of the two being Reflections which has international food, both a la carte and buffet, in an outdoor setting with sweeping sea views. The also outdoors, Drifter’s Beach Restaurant and Bar is a more casual offering, and does mainly Caribbean food, again both a la carte and buffet. Along with its award winning Cave Bar, Crystal Cove has a relaxed, cool beach bar plus you can enjoy some drinks and/or coffee at the Vista Coffee & Wine Bar. On the beach during the day guests can participate in a wide range of water sports and activities, including tubing, snorkeling, banana boating, water-skiing, boogie boarding and others. All, including READ MORE

Sandals Barbados is an adults only, 5 star luxury all inclusive resort on Dover Beach, a short drive from the island’s international airport and many other local attractions. Sandals is very much considered one of the most luxurious resorts in Barbados, and includes 13 restaurants and 7 bars that span a wide range of global cuisine. Accommodation: The resort has 280 rooms that come in 14 different styles and layouts, and three different service levels. The most basic unit is a Deluxe Suite with Garden Views. If you want something a bit different, try booking the ground floor of Crystal Lagoon and you will be able to swim right from your patio door. If you are looking for a truly luxurious experience though, consider the Ocean Side Villas that come with around-the-clock butler service, your own bar and outdoor tub. The rooms and suites are all broadly similar in style. Expect turquoise and white color patterns with classy mahogany furniture and finishings, and 4-poster, king sized beds in many. Built in 2015, the resort also has all the best modern conveniences and amenities. Top Rooms & Suites: It’s not hard to identify the cream of the crop at Sandals: the Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite is the ultimate in luxury, but be warned – it gets booked up well in advance.. There are plenty of other options though, from standard Deluxe Suites to Honeymoon Suites and other oceanfront options. To the average vacationer some may seem only a little less extravagant than the Penthouse Butler Suite, but at a less premium price. Bathrooms feature a double basin vanity, dual control walk in shower and separate bath tub. Luxury suites include other luxury upgrades like a Kohler claw foot bath tub.  Prices: Check out all price details at the Sandals website here, at Booking.com here and at Expedia here. Food, Facilities & Things to Do: With the many pools and a river (known as Lagoon Pool) winding through the resort, there’s plenty of place for couples to hang out apart from the beach. There is also a luxury spa with a good range of fully complimentary treatments. For those who like to be center of READ MORE