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Dover, Barbados
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Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Dover
4.5 of 5 stars 1047 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Captain sam(66)
  • Very good(48)
  • West coast(27)
  • Rum Punch(27)
  • Ocean views(23)
  • St Lawrence gap(23)
  • Great time(20)
  • Italian restaurant(18)
  • Kid Club(16)
  • Crystal cove(13)
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Leamington Spa
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great time!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
5
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Just returned from a week at Turtle Beach and it was my first trip to Barbados so hotel was a major consideration. I need not have worried at all!! First class hotel with first class service, welcomed with a rum punch upon arrival, nothing was too much trouble and service always came with a smile, they cannot do enough for you. The suites were spacious and equipped with everything you need, right down to an I Pod docking station! comfortable beds, beautiful views over pool or sea and regular linen and towel changes. Food was excellent with enough choice to suit all tastes in choice of 3 restaurants, our favourite was The Waterfront. Regular concierge service to the beach with drinks, ice lollies and chopped fresh fruit in containers. Swimming possible with yellow flag and with care but not for small children. Evening entertainment included local dancing, singing and limbo! This hotel made the holiday special and we will be returning! All staff were great but special thanks to Nigel, Hermanius and Hilary. A real gem in the Caribbean! Thanks Turtle Beach!

Room Tip: Higher floor is better if you have small children as entertainment is outside lower rooms by pool.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Fantastic Holiday!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I'm totally amazed by some of the reviews on here complaining about how terrible this Hotel is!
I have just returned from a weeks holiday here with my mum and it was absolute paradise on Earth! The rooms were really airey and spacious, the bathroom was lovely and more than adequate!
There was a problem with our Air Con one afternoon, so I made a call to Reception who apologised a lot, said they would send maintenance round and within 2 minutes, he was there to sort it out!
Check is wasnt lengthy at all!! We arrived, was asked to take a seat, given a Rum Punch and then a few minutes later we were shown to our room and a really helpful guy called Nigel took our luggage for us - why do the Brits in particular have to rush, rush, rush? Your on holiday on a beautiful Island, chill out and relax!
All of the staff were fantastic, couldnt fault any of them - they all did their best to make our stay fantastic, nothing was too much effort and they were all so helpful!
There wasnt a problem with Aircraft noise at all! We sunbathed on the beach a couple of times and the Aircraft flying overhead didnt bother us at all, it wasnt that noisy!!
The restaurants were all superb, offering a wide variety of different foods - absolutely fantastic!!
A "trip" must is Ted's Island Tour, he is fantastic, the tour is amazing and well, well worth the money! Go on book it, you wont be disappointed!!!

Would I go again? ABSOLUTELY! I loved this Hotel, the people and the Island itself, it was an absolutely fantastic holiday!

Room Tip: We had a room overlooking the gardens and the pool, but judging by the standards overall, any room w...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ilminster, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Simply Superb”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This resort was not my original choice. The one I wanted north of Bridgtown was fully booked, but I'm certainly glad I had my holiday at the Turtle Beach. Friendly Staff. Generally very good service from everyone. The Sea View Junior Suite was great. It was clean and well serviced each day. The nice thing also about this resort is it's location close to St. Lawrence Gap. A ten minute walk gets you into many bars, restaurants and clubs, so you never real under 'resort arrest'. We would certainly go back to this resort when we return again to Barbados.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Worst holidays ever - beware!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
10
people found this review helpful

Hi all, we booked this hotel for 14 nights but only spent 3 in it. Worst holiday experience ever. staff so rude its scary you want to get out of there. Food unedible, service non existent -room has not been cleaned in 3 days -had to ask reception for fresh towels but ended up using beach towels as they were easy to get. In the room two single beds pushed together to make what they advertise a king size bed and our daughter had to slip on sofa bed with light cover over the metal springs-not even a matress. No kids club as advertised and the sea huge waves -was not possible to get in for a swim certainly dangerous for kids. red flag all the time. Once dining in the restaurant with my family suddenly about 10 hotel security staff came in and started beating a man to the ground who was sitting with his family then dragged him outside-terrifying!! We left this hell the following morning -stayed in Hilton for the rest of the holidays-great place!! Never ever again

Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
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oskeete, Manager at Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels, responded to this review
26 February 2012
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Turtle Beach Resort. Whilst we have been able to achieve a very high level of customer satisfaction, especially with our Kids Club we feel very sorry to learn that we did not manage to make your holiday special.

We strive to provide a very calm, relaxing, peaceful and friendly environment for our guests, therefore we feel very badly that you and your family were witnesses to a very rare and unfortunate incident here. Please be aware that the operation was carried out by the officers of the Royal Barbados Police Force whom you would have seen in the course of doing their duties. You may have mistaken these officers to be members of the resort’s security team.

We are very sorry that this incident occurred during your holiday with us. With a zest to make amends, we have checked our records thoroughly for the period of your visit to locate your reservation, which you have stated was cut short. As we were unable to locate such a reservation, we would like to take this opportunity to convey our deepest apologies to you and your family and to encourage you contact us directly.

Despite this incident Turtle Beach continues to be a peaceful and restful resort and we would love you to return to experience a full taste of the warm Barbadian hospitality that awaits all of our very valued guests. We invite you to come again.

Thank you.
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Exeter, United Kingdom
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“What a beautifull pace”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
7
people found this review helpful

Just sat on the beach reading the many reports about Turtle Beach, as they say one mans food is another's poison, how you can call this place poison is beyond me, the hotel is excellent, the rooms are large and spacious and fully re furnished, bright and Airey, the welcombe was excellent and friendly and was shown to our room immediately upon arrival with a rum punch in hand, the staff cannot do enough for you, food is excellent in all three restaurants, don't have a thing to complain about, only praise.
As for the comments with aircraft landings the planes fly past the hotel well over the sea, they don't even bother you, no noise , infact most are little island hoppers, passes the day watching them come into land over the blue blue sea.
Fantastic Hotel not to big and not to small.
Rob and Wendy

Room Tip: Practically all the rooms have a sea view, the hotel is built on an angle to the sea so designed to...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Dover, Barbados
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