We visited Barbados in may and after a little research and reading some reviews on tripadvisor I decided to contact Sandie who was really helpful with the reservation and patiently (and very promptly) answered all my questions.
She arranged airport pick-up for us and since there was a larger room available at the time of our stay we were upgraded free of charge.
The rooms are well equiped with everything you would need during your vacation. The bed was super comfy and it was HUGE.

The next shopping mall is right next to the premises, where there is a mini-mart for groceries and other necessities and the beach is just down the road.
There are several restaurants in different price ranges and bars within a short walking distance.
You can also walk into Bridgetown, something that we did a couple of times, but it is a longer walk so thankfully there is a bus stop a short walk away, which is very convinient. You can get to either Oistins or Bridgetown without a hassle and for only a small fee.
We were debating on wether we should rent a car but opted against it, and used public transportation instead. That was a good move, because we got to know really nice people and to see real Bajan life.
The bus to the airport also stops at the same spot, which was very convenient and it only took us about 25 minutes to get to the airport from Rosebank.

The premises are lovely, with mango trees and well kept flowers. We were gently awaken by a choir of birds every morning, and tiny frogs that sat in front of our little porch sang us to sleep.
And the best of all, a large family of green monkeys played in the trees and watched us watch them, every morning during breakfast.


We also called the office asking about a catamaran tour and they got us a great deal, so before you book anything beforehand, call the office and they will sort it for you.

All in all, this was a great vacation and a great place to stay and I highly recommend the Rosebank Apartments, Sandie and her staff.

We stayed at the Rosebank for a couple of weeks in August 2010. Firstly all the arrangements were made via email with the lovely Sandie who was so friendly and helpful we just knew everything would go smoothly. Even though Sandie herself was away when we arrived, she arranged for Richard to pick us up at the airport, and despite my somehow managing to completely mess up the arrival time, he was there to meet us, smiling despite the ridiculously early hour.

Now, if Richard picks you up, be prepared to spend a lot of time talking about cricket... whether you like the sport or not is entirely irrelevant, Richard has enthusiasm enough for 10 people!

When we arrived, the first thing we noticed is that the gardens were well kept and absolutely beautiful. I think you can have barbies out there if you want (but don't quote me on that!)

The apartment (we had a superior studio) was perfect. Well equipped, if basic, kitchen including an electric oven, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle (one of those whistle jobbies you put on the hob!) and coffee machine. Oh and a telly with cable access although we didn't watch much tv to be honest! Lovely colonial style furniture and blinds, air-conditioned bedroom, HUGE double bed, lots of wardrobe space and bedside cabinets to pile all your junk... er I mean keep things neat and tidy (ahem!) I just felt comfortable and "at home," immediately, which was great!

There's also WIFI (included, you just need to get the password from Sandie/Richard) so if you're staying in (WHY??!!) and get bored with cable tv, I spose you could always download movies to watch on your laptop!

Location-wise it couldn't be better. 2 minutes walk to the Boardwalk and the beach (we used to hang out around the Accra hotel (and sneak inside to use the loo!) You're far enough from the noise at St Lawrence Gap but it's only about 5 minutes away on the supercheap and very regular bus service. You're also only about 10-15 minutes bus ride away from Bridgetown. The bus stop itself is 2 minutes walk away so that's ridiculously convenient!

Speaking of which, just at the end of the road, there's a little convenience store where you can buy all the staples, milk, bread, fruit and veg, toiletries whatever, bit like a little Tescos Extra type store. Be warned though, groceries are expensive! (As is eating out) You'll have to be careful not to undo the saving you make by going self-catering cos you blow a ton on food. Please do try to buy the local products though, rather than the imported stuff, just to keep the local business going ;) If you take the bus going up towards Oistins (you HAVE to go there on a Friday night for the food and the atmosphere!) there's a larger supermarket up that way, near a petrol (Shell?) garage. It's a bit cheaper, but not much :( If you're into cooking (Vegans, please skip the rest of this paragraph!) it's also a good idea to pop up to Oistins during the day and buy lovely fresh fish from the market, have you ever eaten fish that was swimming around just a few hours previously? That's how fresh it is, fantastic!

Basically, we loved this place! So much so, we're hopefully going back again later this year (SANDIEEEEE, save us a room!) I'm kind of a homebody and usually I can't wait to get home at the end of a holiday - not this time, I nearly hid under the bed so I didn't have to leave!

Seriously, if you're doing Barbados on a budget, I'd be amazed if you can find better value, good quality self catering accommodation in such an excellent location. Trust me on this as I am a fussy cow! Book it and enjoy, as I say, you won't be disappointed!

Nicole

PS - Oh and don't forget to look out for the monkeys!

Rosebank Apartments, tucked down a quiet street, seemed like home. Sandy is delightful....lets you do your own thing. Arranged to have me picked up and RC pointed out all the sights and best restaurants. (Don't forget to try Tapas!). The room was large, exceptionally clean and comfortable. I was able to shop around the corner at the Lantern Mall for breakfast items and on one or two occasions brought dinner in from the Mall. Conveniently located about three minutes from the boardwalk and beach which was lovely for an evening stroll. Bus, taxis and jitneys make transportation into Bridgetown easy. I'm headed back in a couple of months and Rosebank Apartments will be my choice.

We were in Barbados in August and it was an unforgettable experience. We loved the location right across from the broadwalk (access to beaches) and within walking distance of restaurants (subway) and 5 mins away from the mini mart. There was parking available and the bus and maxi taxi stops were very close so it was easy to get into Bridgetown.
The staff were very helpful and friendly and were very flexible with our inconvenient flight schedule. The apartment itself was rather roomy and very clean. The only thing our apt lacked was a patio, otherwise perfect especially for the price.