Mango Bay All Inclusive

Mango Bay is a lovely small resort. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. Pool and beach area is beautiful. One night à la carte service was delayed but staff appropriately apologetic and did everything they could to accommodate guests.

Fabulous little boutique hotel in a great location in Holetown set on a beautiful beach with many restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance. All staff so friendly and welcoming, couldn’t do enough for us. Great beach front room which was the icing on the cake.
Big shout out to Shanize at Reception, Tionne, Julian, Ronald and Anderson, excellent service all round thank you, we will be back….

Good location
Friendly and helpful staff

Love love love this place. The staff were fabulous respected our request for a low room for my husband. Staff were amazing especially Damien (socks) who is non stop all day! Pool not needed and wasn’t that grand but as I say it doesn’t matter as you are situated straight in the beautiful beach. There is building going on next door but didn’t cause any issues. I hope to return again one day

Quaint hotel , lovely staff , we had a standard room with a beautiful view, sunbeds always available , made some lovely friends , food was not as good as last year but lovely local restaurants to explore , The Mews was a great
Find across the road

Impeccable staff, who are welcoming warm and ooze a love for hospitality and their customers. Too many to name as they’re all fantastic!!!
The hotel is on the older side, but unlike the negative comments below, let’s call it traditional, loved and lived in! It’s also immaculately clean and cool.
The location is truly fabulous, walking distance to bars, restaurants ( from beach shacks to 5 star cuisine) The beautiful beach is kept well, with comfortable sun loungers - all with parasols and the buoys keep you safe in the water if you just want to swim.
The drinks are all labelled top shelf brands, the cocktails are not drowned in sugar syrup, and are mixed whilst you wait. The food is great - à la carte dining (so make sure you pack collared tops for men, as this is the rule in low season. High season, is long short/trousers)
We left leaving a bit of our hearts behind…ignore the critics, just go, you’ll love it ❤️

First time to Barbados and won’t be the last.
I would go back to mango bay in a heatbeat.
The staff are amazing and a special shout out to Maxine, Xavier, Dale, Anderson, Julian, Kevin, Ronald(the man for all things to know and fun) and in fairness all the staff work so hard to make everything there work. Hats off to them! Honestly rate them all so highly.
Head chef, that man does some amazing food à la carte nights do not disappoint.
The ladies and gents that get pulled in for the evening entertainment circuit are great.
It’s just generally a great place to unwind, drink, eat and on a Sunday night party!
See you guys soon!

The fact that this hotel only has 67 rooms is very much part of its charm. From the day of arrival to the day of departure, all of the staff were friendly and we felt very relaxed. We had a superior room on the ground floor with an undercover terrace. The room was spacious with ample hanging space and drawers, and a lovely shower room. It was cleaned every day and even if you had a siesta, the bed (which was very comfortable) was made up again before you returned to your room in the evening. Little extras such as a hairdryer and a torch were also provided.

The dining room consisted of two parts - open air or inside; the food was either buffet or a la carte and whilst the menu was not extensive there was enough choice, usually a fish dish, meat and vegetarian (both traditional food and the usual western fayre was available and not a chip in sight). At lunch time you could also order from a small snack menu which included fries. Branded drinks, if you wanted them, were part of the all-inclusive package.

The pool was cleaned every day and whilst not large it was big enough in relation to the size of hotel, and the beautiful white sand and clear Caribbean sea was only a few yards away. There were also plenty of loungers around the pool, in front of the hotel overlooking the sea, or on the beach itself.

There are activities throughout the day (such as quizzes and rum tasting) and evening entertainment outside each night (usually solo artists or duets). Mango Bay is close to both First and Second Street where there are a lot of bars, restaurants and clubs. Other reviews had commented on the music and noise from these premises but to be honest we were not bothered by it at all, not even on a Friday or Saturday night.

A lot of the guests were repeaters, some had been staying there for 25 - 30 years, and it's easy to see why they return year after year. If you want a big blingy hotel with over the top luxury, then this is not for you, but if you want a charming traditional Bajan hotel with great staff then that's what you'll get.

It’s been 18 years since we last visited Barbados. We used to stay further north near Speightstown and usually visited Holetown during our stay. During our recent visit, we noticed a big difference in the town, so much more developed than we remember. However, Mango Bay is a hidden gem. Lovely relaxing hotel set on a beautiful beach. We enjoyed the beach walks and snorkelling. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Overall the food is good, after 11 nights, maybe a bit repetitive. We had a deluxe room on 4th floor overlooking the lovely pool area. No problem with noise as hotel entertainment generally stopped at 10.30pm. Good variety of evening entertainment. Our only criticism (and it wasn’t a deal breaker) is that we like to sit on the beach late as it cools down, and the staff started to clear away the beds and umbrellas around 4pm each day. Also the large Royalton Hotel next door, which is due to open pretty soon. Such a shame that was allowed to be built and not in keeping with the Caribbean style low rise hotels on this coastline. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip back to Barbados, and many thanks to Mango Bay for making it so enjoyable.

Just back from a week at Mango Bay.  We had a good time, overall but we felt the following might be useful to others looking at booking.

Plus points
Most staff are very friendly, welcoming and go above and beyond.
The hotel is spotlessly clean, air con in bedrooms is superb and the beds are very comfortable (if you like a firm mattress).
Beautiful clean beach which slopes steeply to the water. People with limited mobility may struggle to climb back up the sand bank though.
Great location for Holetown, Chattel Village and Massey supermarket. All a 5 minute walk away.
Talking to other guests it became apparent this is a hotel that people return to year after year (some for 40 years!) The guest base is mature, no getting away from that. It doesn't feel like a young person's resort and children would likely be bored as there is nothing for them other than the beach and a few random toys in the pool.

It is an all inclusive resort but not a traditional buffet. Lunch and Dinner are generally from a fixed menu via table service with the odd buffet lunch / dinner duting the week. Food quality is fair although in the heat things like soup and lamb stew aren't appetising. 
As a Coeliac I had no issues eating safely. The catering team really looked after me.

There is Wifi available in public areas only but some rooms have boosters so you might get lucky

Less than plus points
Mango Bay hotel is often described as tired.  I'm sorry to say, it is heading towards totally exhausted. Significant investment is required sooner rather than later. The pool has tiles missing, rooms are very worn. Maintenance were constantly painting during our stay, but it's a small plaster on a major wound. 

Standard rooms in the old block have no lift, the open walkway to them overlooks the hotel maintenance yard which can be noisy when the team are grinding or hammering.  This walkway also faces First Street where The One Love bar hosts it's Karaoke street party on Sunday nights. Its very, very loud. Nothing the hotel can do. Take ear plugs.

If you pay extra and book a ground floor beach front or pool room you may find that there are other people's sunbeds outside your terrace.

When the hotel is full you may find there are insufficient cushions for all the sunbeds and the restaurant becomes overwhelmed.

Lunch and Dinner is served in pre booked time slots that have to be chosen at breakfast time.  If the hotel is full you may not get the time you want.  This was irritating as we found ourselves clock watching to ensure we got off the beach to meet our slot, rather than relaxing. If you have dietary requirements you have to choose your lunch and dinner at breakfast so the kitchen can prepare them.

There are only 2 public toilets for each gender, situated up by reception.  If you need the toilet whilst by the beach or pool you may be quicker going back to your room.  There is also only 1 shower in each of these toilets so anyone staying on after check out (for a late flight) be aware of this if you want to freshen up before you leave. There may be a fight for the shower.  We mentioned this on our check out and were told if there were any spare rooms they would be used and time slots allocated.  In reality the one spare room was given to 1 family and we had to use the public shower.

If youre unlucky enough to get Room 403 the toilet rocks, the patio doors dont shut and there is only 1 free socket so you will need an extension bank from the front desk. TV reception was not great.

There is 24/7 construction work going on at The Royalton Vessence Hotel next door, but this is due to open on 1 June 2026.

Tips
1. Don't book trips through the hotel, research your own. You will get more choice and much better value.
2. Spend a bit more and don't book standard rooms.
3. If you have to book a standard room,  take ear plugs.
4. Take your own insulated drinks bottle if you want water / drinks on the beach. Drinks are served in small plastic cups and its a drag continually going to and from the bar.

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⭐ Guest Review for Mango Bay Hotel

My stay at Mango Bay Hotel exceeded every expectation. From arrival to departure, the hospitality was truly 5‑star in every way. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful — they welcome guests like family, and that warmth sets the tone for the entire visit.

The rooms are spotless, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The food is excellent, with a mix of à la carte menus and the occasional buffet, all beautifully prepared and full of flavour.

There’s always something to enjoy, thanks to the hotel’s daily entertainment — from bus tours and painting sessions to evening music and dancing. The bar offers a great selection of drinks, and there are plenty of loungers and umbrellas whether you prefer the beach or the pool.

Although the hotel is located in a busy area, the moment you step inside it feels secluded, calm, and tranquil. It’s a perfect blend of convenience and peaceful escape.

I would highly recommend Mango Bay Hotel to anyone looking for exceptional service, great amenities, and a truly memorable stay.

Just returned from mango bay had a wonderful time the staff are all amazing few special ones to name Grafton maxin Maria donnel and Damian looked after us amazingly
Thankyou all

We recently stayed at Mango Bay in Barbados for a family holiday in March and we absolutely loved it. The resort is beautiful, with well-appointed rooms that have everything you need for a comfortable stay. The pool and beach areas are both fantastic, making it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

What really made our trip special was the incredible staff. We were travelling with a toddler and everyone was so kind, warm, and accommodating. It made a huge difference to our experience. A special mention goes to the restaurant team who made every meal a pleasure: Daniele, Maria, Faith, Kevin, and Rhianna. Damian, the barman, was fun, friendly, and always added great energy to our stay.

Overall, it is a wonderful place for a family getaway and would eagerly return

This is a really tough review to write - should I have given it 5 stars, maybe but there are just a few things that it's missing.
The hotel is getting tired. I know that's the Barbados charm but it does need some money spending on it. I can understand the owners are probably going to see how the opening of the new Royalton next door affects them but they need to lift their game a little to keep people coming back.
The hotel's entrance is lovely - it gives you a feeling of luxury and welcoming and makes you glad you chose Mango Bay. The rooms however are a different story. Ours was tired, the cupboards didn't close properly, the bathroom was quite damp and it generally needed some TLC. We stayed from a Wednesday for 6 nights. We were in the block overlooking 1st street and when we arrived the couple in the room next door to us asked us if we had ear plugs. We looked quizzically at them and then they explained that 1st street gets quite lively Fri/Sat/Sun nights - and oh does it. Some nights we felt as though the bar goers were in our room :)
We managed to acquire some melatonin from Massy supermarket which helped with the sleeping.
The hotel pool is a nice change from the sea - and maintains the sunshine right until sunset. The beach is lovely and couldn't be easier to get to from the hotel as it's literally in front. Beach and pool loungers are reserved early by people so beware - if you're one of those that likes to chill out and not worry about getting a lounger early you're going to be upset by the towel laying crowd. I don't know why people do it - it's sad really. There were even couples reserving beds at the pool and the beach and alternating their day between the two! Hotel maybe needs to introduce a policy to curb that behavior.
We found the food perfectly adequate. Very little variety though if it was a buffet but the occasional a la carte meals were fine. There was one evening that the buffet was 'Mexican' style - which we were quite excited about as we love Mexican food - but it turned out to be the same salad and meat offerings as all of the other buffets we'd eaten at the hotel with the addition of flavoured rice (the Mexican twist).
Drinks were prepared with great attention to detail - the bar staff actually knew how to mix cocktails rather than pouring it from a pre-mix bottle.
The watersports were all free, ranging from waterskiing to kayaking, to small catamarans. The watersports staff however seemed very unenthralled with their jobs and quite often aloof in their interactions with us.
The hotel did lay on entertainment every evening which was nice and the restaurant and bar staff worked really hard to cater for the guests needs.
A nice touch to the hotel was a free 2 hour catamaran trip up the coast.

Great location and small and personal. Beach was excellent.
Staff were all brilliant

We have stayed many times at Mango Bay, but this may be our last visit. This is not the fault of Mango Bay Hotel, but exterior factors.

First the beach has altered. When we first went to Mango Bay, you descended steps to the beach, but because of tides and storms, the beach is now level with the board walk. This means the beach is smaller and you have a very steep descent into the sea and some people may struggle getting out of the sea back onto the sand. Secondly, the new Royalton hotel being built next door. This new hotel is massive. Think of the big hotels you find on the Spanish Costas and then double it. This small bay is already becoming crowded, so where are they going to put all the sun beds? It is a large brutalist building completely out of character with Mango Bay Hotel and the neighbouring Sandpiper.

The rooms at Mango Bay are still dated but some have been given a “facelift”. My attitude is, I do not come on holiday to live in my room! Providing the beds are comfortable and they are, and the bathroom has plenty of hot water and it does, and the house keeping is good and it is, then that’s OK for me. My only criticism of the room is that it needs more power points rather than an extension inside the wardrobe.

The dining is good, but could have been better. This criticism is based on what seemed to be a staff problem in the kitchen on some nights, so service was sometimes slow and haphazard with some a la carte nights becoming buffet nights. But the quality of the food is good.

The highlight of the hotel is its staff. They are always very helpful, very friendly, always wanting to share a joke. They want you to enjoy your holiday.

As I said, maybe our last time here. But we are considering one of the other hotels in the Mango Bay group. If the other Mango Bay group hotels run on the same ethos, I’m sure we will have a great time.

Great location Holetown is the place to be with nice shopping centre across the road and a choice of shops restaurants and bars. The hotel was straight onto a lovely beach with snorkelling. Great staff and great service. Nightly entertainment was very good and nice to be able to have a dance. Great hobby room with pool table great beach activities plenty of beds and towels etc.

Location was very good right in Holetown. Loungers in the beach & pool