Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados

Food good. Staff very helpful, pleasant always smiling. The beach is brilliant. The hotel is on the beach.
Rooms are a bit tired, bathroom needs attention.

Luckily we went to view it in person before booking it. What a dive needs a total refurb and such a dissapointment im so glad we didnt waste our time booking this. The beach was dirty chairs broken and pool was like a concrete hole. Truly awful

Disappointing stay – well below expectations
I’ve travelled to Barbados many times and stayed in a wide range of accommodation, from luxury to very basic. Unfortunately, this was my worst experience overall at Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados.
The beach area is poorly managed with nowhere near enough loungers, and the staff were generally rude or argumentative. The only exceptions were Jeanette and Shane, who genuinely tried to help and are the main reason this isn’t a one-star review.
The facilities are very tired and clearly in desperate need of refurbishment. Food options are extremely limited and nowhere near worth the prices being charged. Ironically, a nearby food truck despite having very poor visual hygiene served better food at far better value, which is not what you expect from a Radisson-branded hotel.
Before this trip, I had spoken very highly of Barbados and convinced a good friend to travel with his family. That unfortunately ended in embarrassment due to a complete failure in delivering basic hospitality from day one. A clear example: my friend ordered a margarita pizza and was given a vegetarian pizza. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, the staff member tried to argue that in “Bajan culture” a vegetarian pizza is considered a margarita. This is absolute nonsense and felt insulting to our intelligence.
To be fair, the hotel managers were apologetic and did attempt to make things right, but in reality very little changed. As a side note, a dead pigeon was left on the roof of the restaurant, clearly visible, for almost my entire stay even after I personally mentioned it to the general manager four days in.
I would not recommend this hotel at all until there are serious improvements to staff attitude and a full refurbishment of the property.

⭐⭐ Radisson Barbados – Disappointing 10-Night Stay
We stayed at the Radisson Barbados for 10 nights and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing.
The breakfast buffet was extremely basic and felt more like a budget hotel than a Radisson. Every day it was largely the same: deep-fried bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, beans, fish cakes, plantain, a few tiny pastries, melon, grapes, kiwi, and a couple of other fruits. There was a basic omelette station. After a long stay, the lack of variety became very frustrating. One member of staff in the breakfast area, Jeanette, really stood out as friendly and helpful — sadly she was the exception.
Housekeeping was very poor. My sons were actually told off by cleaners for their room not being tidy — they are on holiday. Towels were not replaced, water was not restocked, and we were left without toilet roll on more than one occasion.
The pool is extremely small, with no towels provided and not enough loungers. The beach area also lacked sufficient loungers. Most of the beach staff were rude and argumentative. One staff member named Shane stood out positively; the rest made interactions uncomfortable rather than welcoming.
We also had a frustrating experience with food service at the beach. We ordered three pizzas to our sun loungers. There was confusion over the order, and we were told that “in their culture” a margherita is considered a vegetable pizza, despite our friends clearly ordering margherita, pepperoni, and vegetable. The staff member made a mistake but refused to acknowledge it or resolve the issue, which again came across as argumentative rather than customer-focused.
The rooms are very basic, the beds are very small, and overall the rooms feel tired and outdated. To make matters worse, security accused my husband of lying about which room we were staying in, which was completely unacceptable and embarrassing.
This hotel could be amazing, as the location is good and we hired cars to get around easily. However, the hotel needs a full refresh, and the staff urgently need proper training in all areas of hospitality.
Overall, this was not the standard expected from the Radisson brand, and we would not return unless significant improvements are made

Just got back from a wonderful 10 days at the Radisson Aquatica Resort in Barbados. There have been past reviews criticizing this property saying it was run down and needing renovation. Perhaps so in spots but glad it is still there with wonderful staff and location. Special mention to Victor at Front Desk and Sophia, Britney, and Kimberley who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

The washroom in the room was really run down. The room itself is worn but very clean. Balcony is nice. Location is perfect. Staff is great. Beach is right there!!! Pool is nice. Food is good. Price/value is unbeatable.

Absolutely loved this place. So ok it doesn’t have all the mod cons but it has the basics even down to coffee machine and iron and ironing board in your room. The staff are super helpful and friendly. We were greeted with a rum punch on arrival which was delicious. The rooms are spacious with a nice size balcony, mostly with views of the ocean. The beach is the best in Barbados we were told by someone who moved to Barbados from the UK and I’m not surprised. It’s a beautiful stretch of beach with a number of places to eat. For a small price of 25 BBD you can get a taxi to Hastings where on the Boardwalk are many bars and a fantastic restaurant called Tapas.

The condition of this hotel is appalling! The location is great as are the people who work there but the rooms are terrible.

The Best Bartender—Truly Exceptional!

We had the absolute pleasure of being served by the best bar-pretender ever, Sophia, and the experience was unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, their warm personality and professionalism stood out.

Her drink-making skills are top-notch, we particularly loved the mango-guava-banana-rum concoction. Whether it was a classic drink or something creative, everything was mixed with precision and delivered with a laugh and a smile.

If you’re looking for someone who truly elevates the bar experience, this bar-pretender sets the standard. Highly recommend—and can’t wait to be served by Sophia again!

I don’t usually write hotel reviews, but I just had to for the incredible Radisson Barbados. If I could give this hotel 6 out of 5 stars, I absolutely would!
Please don’t be put off by comments about the décor, yes, the interior is a little dated, but that only adds to its charm and homely feel. Our rooms were spotless, and the whole place had such a welcoming atmosphere.

The location is unbeatable, right on the beach! Every morning, you can watch horses being washed in the sea, and even take a ride or have some unforgettable photos with them. Just a short walk away is Savvy Beach Bar, which serves fantastic drinks and cocktails, and near you will find an array of local food markets that are simply amazing. You’re also very close to The Boatyard, which offers unbelievable value, for just $35 each, we got sunbeds, a few drinks or snacks, and even a turtle tour!

We found the entire trip surprisingly affordable, my friend and I spent under $100 a day between us. We didn’t go full board, choosing instead to eat out when we felt like it, and the portions and value for money everywhere were fantastic.

Finally, the staff at the Radisson truly made our stay special. Shane, Andre, and the lovely ladies at reception and in the restaurant were some of the kindest, warmest people I’ve ever met, pure sunshine in human form.

We’re not usually the type to visit the same place twice, but the Radisson Barbados completely stole our hearts. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Great accommodations at great price. Good early arrival for our Sandals resort stay.

Great for extended stay on the island at a lower price.

Even though the hotel is a bit dated and in need of modernising I had a wonderful time. Adrian the Bar man and Selwyn the waiter was outstanding. They were very friendly polite and welcoming. The restaurant manager was awesome also. Thank you all for an enjoyable holiday.

Majority of the staff is very nice… the front office, desk, bellman, security, bartenders all made me feel welcomed and nearly at home. I arrived mid week so breakfast is a la carte i ordered breadfruit and frizzled salt fish which wasn’t bad was a bit oily. I finished eating my main dish and was just people watching and taking in the little breeze as I sipped my coffee. I asked for more coffee and water she brought me water and started clearing my table and brought my check. I felt rushed like I needed to scurry along even though it was only 0830am. Another waitress apologized and got me some coffee. I had the chance to do brunch and it was nice enjoyed the Salish and provision the breadfruit had a bitterish flavor so I didn’t eat it, the pancakes had a lovely color but was sorta sweet and cinnamon like, the bacon was nice as well. The juices wasn’t too sweet and of course I had my coffee and water.

The welcome rum punch is very tasty with a good bite to it. I enjoyed the random Fabian inspired drinks he made..

The WiFi SUCKS like barely exists.. the business computer must have little bots inside typing in ones and zeros to connect and load a page. The telephone didn’t work they tried to accommodate by allowing me to use the main desk phone but the business center and phone base was out of range.

The room was pretty much as described.. the plumbing makes lots of sounds and the toilet was hard to flush. Really missing a microwave which would complete the room.

Overall great location, great view of the ocean, local entertainment and good restaurants and bars with smiling faces to greet you. I’d return for another stay even though this trip was gloomy with the final services to lay my father to rest… I’d come back and reflect..

I do not recommend staying at this hotel. The property is in very poor condition—chipped paint, visible water damage, mildew, stains, and general dirt throughout. The mildew in my room was so overwhelming that I requested to be moved, only to find the same issues in the next room. While waiting at the front desk, I overheard another couple expressing similar complaints about their room. I’ve attached photos so you can judge for yourself whether this is where you’d want to spend thousands of dollars for a stay.

Stay was okay for a quick trip out to Barbados. It is nice to go out on the beach in the morning to see the horses but all the hustling trying to happen became annoying. Not really conveniently located to much but transportation is available. The bartenders were extremely kind and I like they do salsa night on Fridays. Again, it was alright for a brief stay but not anything to call home about. Wouldn’t return.

Glad I chose this hotel for a last minute trip with my son. Perfect location, 2 minute walk to get public transport, taxi’s have been readily available when I’ve asked at reception. 7 mins walk to a lovely outdoor beachfront basketball court open all hours. No sargassum/seaweed in front of the hotel (Pebbles beach) - it’s perfect and not too crowded, plus you can walk between 5-10 minutes on the beach front to brownes beach, savvy or boatyard. All of the hotel staff are personable, kind, really helpful and give you the warm feeling you need on holiday. My son turned 17 whilst here and they surprised him with a cake, card and non alcoholic drink which really made his day (I completely forgot to get him a birthday cake so they saved me :) ) my son eats the hotel breakfast and loves it! Buffet around 65bds during busy periods and weekends, set menu during the week (low season) approx 30bds for his pancakes, bacon, beans, hot drink. The gym is good, probably the 3rd best hotel gym we’ve used on the island. Haven’t used the pool because the sea is tranquil and perfect, so swim my lengths there. There a roti place, burger and Chinese 2 mins away where you get public transport. Planning to extend for another week or two and seriously considering staying here.

Prime location but facility needs a serious upgrade

The hotel was the worse hotel I have ever stayed in. The hotel is run down and in need of a full renovation.
There was a water leak a roof collapsed in hotel and dangerous balcony with cracks everywhere.
The picture on BA holiday site was misrepresenting of the hotel and I feel this hotel should not be advertised to stay, as it’s a hazard.
The best bit of the hotel was the beach and staff were lovely.

Staffs are friendly, super convenient to the beach. Nice and calm waves, kids friendly hotel.

As other reviews have mentioned, yes, the property is somewhat dated. Outside could use some reconditioning. Some updates to the restaurant area would be nice as well. But overall my family was very comfortable at this hotel. Room was good and bathroom had a double sink which was helpful. Other reviews complained about the AC. Ours was working perfectly and was nice and cold. Also the location was very nice right on the beach. But the best part of this hotel was the staff. Each person we spoke too was very helpful and friendly. And the tour desk representatives were extremely helpful! So in summary, I found the Radisson, comfortable, friendly, and in a good location. If your looking for fancy and plush there are other hotels on the island. But in my opinion, the Radisson was fine.