Mostly importantly it operates in an environmentally friendly manner. The environment is quiet with lots of wildlife in the form of birds and some primates (monkeys) on the trees just beyond your patio. For those who love nature and are facinated about conservation of energy this is the best vacation site to be.

I have to admit that we have been fortunate enough over the years to visit Plum Tree Rockley on many occasions and God willing intend to keep on doing so.
Sandy Lane it is not, but then Sandy Lane and the costly and over-rated West Coast is not for us the real Barbados.
Sadly the "moneyed" development of the West side of the island has turned it into a "little America" It is overpriced and in places even the beaches have been wrecked by over development. If you want clinical five star attention at five star plus prices then of course the West coast is for you.
The Bajans are the most friendly people you will find anywhere and the staff at Plum Tree have always and still are efficient, helpful and friendly.
As a non-golfer even I can appreciate the 9 hole course at Rockley, it is maintained to the highest standard and for those who do play must be great to play on. The Restaurant on the course is great fun and has been driven by its new owners into a welcoming and very reasonably priced eatery.
The location of the resort is fantastic as a base for visiting the rest of the island and is within 15 minutes walk (unless if you use the shuttle service) from some great bars and beaches. If relaxation is what you need then this is an oasis, quiet, well maintained grounds and away from the main coastal strip although not too far.
Barbados has some gems in terms of attractions,some better known than others, do go to Hunte's Gardens for a real experience.
If anyone wants further information please ask on TripAdvisor and I will be happy to oblige

Rockley Plum Tree is not for everyone. If you like big, busy hotels with tons of actiivities and vacationing children running around and sharing the pool with the crowds, then this is not your place. It is our kind of place, small, tranquil setting, being wrapped by the golf course, friendly people and best of all our own little kitchen to make breakfast and enjoy it out on the balcony in the warm Bajan morning sun, my favourite time of the day. A very short walk to the beach which only helps workup an appetite for lunch and a rum punch. Can you tell we love it!

We will never stay at Rockley Plum Tree Club again, we arrived late at night and the only person at the hotel was a security guard who was very rude when I asked if there was a dish washer, he showed me a small bottle of dishwashing liquid which was watered down. The bath towels were discoloured and very worn which I did not use for the week I stayed there, the beach towels left on our bed was dark blue with a large stain on one of them, did not use these either. I've stayed at other 2 1/2 * hotels which had clean white bath towels.
We had a 7 a.m. flight back to N.Y. and asked the manager to reserve a taxi to take us to the airport at 4:30 a.m. the driver arrived at 4 a.m. (which was okay) but we were charged $50.00 Bds. (we paid $34.00 bds to go from the Airport to the resort when we arrived) the taxi driver said that that is the amount charged because it was early in the morning, I think that we were ripped off.