Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

We have recently returned from a 7 day break at Treasure beach, the week before Christmas. As it was the 1st week open after a partial refurbishment we expected a few hiccups but as these were rectified quickly and efficiently I will not dwell on them . The staff are amazing from Sabrina and Kwaysi bringing drinks to our sunbeds and Shenai, Sherie Anne & Joan who looked after us in the restaurant! Far too many staff to mention individually, but a shout out to Andrew (English). The food was cooked fresh and it was good to have some Bajan dishes. On a couple of occasions breakfast and lunch took over an hour to come to the table but again maybe due to 1st week opening. The beach, pool & sunbeds all lovely, good quality drinks. The hotel was under half occupancy so I hope the same service can be delivered when full. Mark & Lesley

Senior service needs a lot to be desired for. Training urgently needed!! My daughter was left in tears when a “Duty Manager” accosted her in this “hotel” to NOT paint. The “hotel” is a so-called Arts Hotel?! The people that need training are Linda, the restaurant manager and the “Duty Manager”. These 3 ladies need to sort themselves out.

Overall, an excellent holiday. Well done to the team working at the hotel who have created a lovely relaxing environment. The one Moan We will start with our one major gripe. Many tour operators and the Marriott website boast about the multiple hotel dine-around programme (with sister Marriott hotels). When we were in Barbados (Feb/Mar 25), all but one other hotel was shut for renovation! So much for the 15 restaurant dine around option! We had the one at Treasure Beach and the pair at Waves. As for websites, Virgin Holidays, TUI, Marriott, SHAME ON YOU for mis-leading customers. [Well done to SAGA holidays (who we didn’t use) who clearly pointed out the renovation programmes and what would be available.] The Room The room was newly renovated and comfortable with good aircon and comfortable beds. The turndown service was odd as it happened a couple of times only. Plenty of storage space and a good hot bath and shower. Would be nice if the bath had a shower attachment, so you could sit in the bath and wash your hair, rather than having to use the shower. But only a minor comment. The Food Breakfast is a buffet but is supplemented with a small but good a la carte menu. Typically, we ordered something off the menu and if we were peckish, grabbed something from the buffet. Lunch was from the menu which had about 10 items to chose from, four items changed daily so plenty of choice. Evening meal was five nights a la carte (changing options every night) and two nights buffet (Weds and Sat). Guests aware of this could then arrange which nights to dine elsewhere. The buffet was OK, a la carte more interesting. There were only three choices for the evening meal (Meat/Fish/Vegetarian) I would like to see a few more choices added which would give more variety, and stop that feeling of having to choose something because there is nothing else on offer. However, overall we were very pleased with the food which was excellently cooked and presented. There were sometimes waits for food as it is prepared fresh in the kitchen. The serving team are attentive and fun, but some do rely on memorising your choices (and any variations e.g. “no cheese please”) which we found were occasionally forgotten. The Clientelle I guess it changes, but we had around 70% Brits, 15% USA, 15% Europe. Age demographic is definitely towards the retirement end! Its is, after all, an adults only hotel, so no families. The Pool/Sea Wall As mentioned by a few others, we had the problem of people getting up before dawn and reserving bed-chairs from the pool/on the sea front. And the nationality of these people was…..English! (So, time to stop blaming other nationalities!!). The pool itself was small but was cleaned every day and was a nice temperature. The sea front chairs do get the odd splash from the waves on the other side, so be aware! The Bar and Evening Entertainment The Bar was open pretty much all the time, with a good selection of cocktails. Beer was from a

We went to this hotel a few times back in the late 80’s. It was wonderful then. As with everything these days we can’t say the same now. It was fine for what we needed for a couple of days prior to a cruise. I’m sure for those on a package deal it was good value being all inclusive, if not, it was over-priced -which seems the case for most of the hotels on this stretch.

All hotels have become ridiculously overpriced in Barbados, and that might be partly due to Marriott buying up so many. And I hate that so many are All Inclusive which stops you exploring the restaurant scene. Certainly Treasure Beach was better than expected, but Paynes Bay has become really rundown. Hotels each side of it are now rubble. There's a house next door with drilling going on. And it's all going to take years to return to normal, if at all. The beaches really aren't that great. Food was quite pleasant at Treasure Beach and the staff friendly. But a few days is more than enough at such a small hotel in a basic area. And we really could have done without the constant music. To listen to Bob Marley's Greatest Hits over and over from breakfast to late afternoon is ridiculous. The next day it was a repeat of something else. Does no one realise that luxury = peace and the sound of the sea?

Very recent refurbishment to a good standard, not flashy and in typical Caribbean rustic style. We had a very comfortable 8 Nights. Location is excellent on a lovely stretch of beach. There is a small swimming pool. Food was very good and plenty of excellent drinks included in the 'All Inclusive' package. The staff are really positive, helpful and very kind and friendly. Tracess the Manager was always on hand checking in with guests and was very efficient. This is a small hotel with a cross section of visitors - the central bar was always fun in the evening and offered a convivial experience. All in all a great hotel - we will be back.