Part of the Elegant Hotels Group in Barbados, which has seven gorgeous properties on the island, the iconic Colony Club (depicted by its striped beach towels and scarlet red parasols) is all about understated luxury. “I spent two nights there at the beginning of the 2023 season,” GLAMOUR’s Senior European Commerce Editor Sophie Cockett said, «and it was everything I’d hoped for from a switch-off-from-everything kind of break (and more).
«It’s a colonial-style hotel with 96 rooms (plenty of which have been recently renovated). Some are garden rooms, complete with terraces which hug the edge of a palm-tree lined lagoon-style pools, while others boast ocean views (and place you in prime position for rolling out of bed and straight into the water).
«Despite being a fairly large property, it never feels busy. The vibe is relaxed, the swim-up bar is paradisiacal and the offering of a fitness centre, paddle boarding, snorkelling, water-skiing, kayaking and banana boating will have even the most active of travellers entertained.
«Of course, no Barbados resort would earn a place as GLAMOUR’s best hotel in Barbados overall without an impeccable culinary offering – and it was exactly that which left me yearning for more upon my return to the UK. While the breakfast buffet was a little too inviting and the ‘Garden to Plate’ cooking demonstration an absolute joy, the star of the show at the Colony Club was the island’s first-of-its-kind Rum Vault. It boasts 150 (! ) rums from all of the world (including Barbados, the birthplace of rum, of course), and even the most reluctant of rum-drinkers will relish in an evening of extensive knowledge, rum cocktail pairings and fabulous food presented by the hotel’s dedicated Rum Ambassador, Corey Sobers. Please don’t leave without a visit. »
Spa: Yes.
Address: Porters Rd, Holetown, BB24017 Saint James, Barbados.
Price per night: From £752.
