Thanks a lot for his wonderful stay. Was my 4th time at Rio, first time in the single room. Room was very clean. Again, I felt very safe here, managers being there almost all the time, it really secures me as a solo female traveler. The single room was perfect for the cost, lot of air, 2 fans, a little desk and a comfortable enough bed. Remember this is a low cost accomodation; do not expect a 4 sars and you won't be disappointed. It's clean and quiet (most of the time). You're close to everything, managers are very helpful (if you are nice to them as well, please). Kitchen well equiped, friendly guests from all around the world. Perfect place if you want to keep your money to explore Barbados, have nice meals, drinks, surf, etc; spend your money on other things than accomodation because anyway, you should'nt be there very often!! Thanks again Paula, see you soon!

Rio Guest House is a clean, secure, friendly and relaxed place, placed in walking distance from Dover Beach and the promenade in St Lawerence Gap on a quiet street. The rooms are very simple and a bit tight, but tidy and functional. The air condition works for an extra fee which is 5 BBD for 6 hours of cold air, but it’s a place for the budget traveler, and a budget travel doesn’t always need air conditioning (there are ceiling fans). There is a good equipped kitchen on the ground floor of the building and wifi internet access is available for guests. We especially liked the balcony, which was the heart of social life and a very pleasant place to enjoy an evening beer.

We stayed, most things just great. I would encourage them to change the mattresses as they are not exactly of the best quality, nearer foam cushions to be honest.

Beware there is a noisy cock who crows at any old time, day or night!! We didn't manage to cook him unfortunately, so light sleepers expect this tyke to wake you.

Rough neighbourhood just round the corner but I never got any hassle, people who have complained about this do not mention the number of families and old people who also live nearby.

Good facilities for cooking and storing food.

However, I'm definitely going back again as it's just a sweeet place. Cheers Paula and Denis!

Have stayed three times at Rio but only used it as a day room while waiting for connecting flights. The place is in an excellent location right round the corner from St Lawrence Gap and each time is has been extremely quiet in the whole area. The taxi driver warned me that it was in a soft (how can I say) substance area, but I was never approached by anybody in my time there, and never had any reason to believe it was like that. The few people I met while walking in the area were the typical laid back, easy going Caribbean type, who make Barbados what it is - fantastic.
The guest house is really no frills (I chose the simplest of rooms with a fan only, and communal washroom) but all was all clean and orderly, if a little cramped. The people on the front desk are very helpful, and I cannot fault them.

I would say you need to understand what you are getting when you book here - It is a simple setup, but pleasant. If you are expecting some of the finer things then look elsewhere, otherwise it is suitable if you are after budget accommodation. I would however advise against the place if you have young children, as it has minimal facilities. Like I say, I have only used the very basic of rooms, and therefore cannot comment on the other larger ones available.