Jun 12, 2008

What a great place quiet ...love the ocean view! Close to the Gap and other restaurants ...the staff amazing very helpful!

“Great Stay”

Guest from Atlanta

Jun 3, 2008

The Coconut Court Beach Resort was a very pleasant stay. The rooms are nothing special to write home about, but they were very clean and roomy with an amazing view of the beach! Its a perfect place to stay when traveling with friends, and great on a budget. The location made it ideal for going into Bridgetown or St Lawrence Gap. Plus the beach is an end beach, meaning there is less traffic on it. Its has great coconut trees to lay under when the sun gets to hot and the cutest little reef that is teeming with aquatic life. Great for first time snorkeling.

What impressed me the most was the WONDERFUL STAFF! The front desk people were always willing to share their knowledge of the island with us. Also they easily and efficently helped us plan our days. They were extremely helpful in finding us a cheap car to rent and called around to find the best deal. The hotel also provided great entertainment most
evenings for those who dont want to venture out at night.

“Perfect Holiday!!!”
Guest from London
May 28, 2008

I've just spent the most wonderful week staying at Coconut Court. The hotel is well located for amenities and the beach itself is beautiful. We stayed in one of the newly refurbished beach front rooms which was very roomy, spotless and had a spectacular view of the ocean. There were no unruly guests, as suggested in a previous review, and the nearby renovation works did not intrude at all on the peaceful atmosphere of the resort. All meals that we had at CC were cooked to a very high standard and food & drink was very reasonably priced. I have to say that the staff at the hotel really made the holiday special. They were incredibly helpful, friendly and professional. They were also very child-friendly and I felt very safe with my young son there. I can't recommend it enough. We'll definately be returning.

“Pleasant experience”

Guest from Atlanta

May 27, 2008

My girlfriends and I just got back a few days ago from Barbados..still very sad about that :( But one of the things that made our trip smooth and enjoyable was our stay at Coconut Court. We are not the type to be too picky about accomodations becuase we were out and about most of the time. So the rooms were about average. If you're not the picky type, this place is definitely for you! It is a great value. We didnt do all inclusive but we had breakfast included in our package. It was such a pleasure to sit and have a good breakfast while enjoying the fresh air and a great view of the water! The breakfast was very good with a good variety of things to eat. And the restaurant staff were very nice.

But what really made the difference was the front desk staff. They were there ready and willing to help us with anything and everything we needed!! We really felt like we weren't just another number to be checked in and checked out. Any questions we had, they were there to answer and help us figure out. They even helped us find a local church to visit and provided service times and everything! We were really impressed! Good customer service and a friendly smile can really make a difference. PLUS, the view from our room was amazing!!!! Took our breath away every morning!

Another thing, the beach. It was very very spacious and not crowded with people. And when we got a little burned, there were more than enough beautiful palm trees to go around for shade. Plus, the reef in front was great for snorkeling with a bunch of colorful fish and even some sea urchins. And it also helped keep the waves to a minimum. It was definitely an ideal location for laying out and relaxing! And if you're not afraid of a little bit of walking, its only 2 miles away from Bridgetown. But the hotel also provides a free shuttle there.

All in all, i would definitely recommend Coconut Court! And when (not if) I go back to Barbados, i will stay there again!



“Great, reasonably priced hotel”
Guest from Connecticut
Mar 30, 2008

Coconut Court is a mellow, pleasant beachside hotel. It appeared that all rooms have a beach/water view with a porch to enjoy. Nice pool/jacuzzi area. Plenty of beach lounge chairs and, if you want shade, it is available. Nice sandy beach, but in the water it is a bit rocky. I recommend water shoes or sandals. Snorkeling gear is available.

Nice beach bar and another bar is part of the open air restaurant. Two drinks for price of one at happy hour. Check the times. It is convenient and pleasant to eat breakfast at the restaurant, but our room had a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. A nearby "convenience store" had some supplies and more extensive supplies are probably available elsewhere. You could probably manage some in-room meals if you work at it.

Our room was not fancy but was large and pleasant; bathroom was adequate with a shower stall. A hairdryer is provided.

We were there on a Friday night (then went on a cruise) and returned the next week for Sat-Sun-Mon nights.

I disagree with the Hocking review as we experienced no problem with any noise or loud residents. Maybe there are specific weeks which should be avoided. We seemed to have a predominantly adult group at the hotel. Very few children, and almost no one seemed to be college age or twenty-something.

We had a lunch at Mama Mia's across the street and it was very good. The bar across the street (? Woodpecker, I think) apparently can be noisy on Friday nights, but quiet the rest of the time. We did dinner there on a Monday night with excellent food. The dining area is on the other side of the bar and was more sophisticated than I expected.

I don't think there are any other accommodations in this price range that offer such nice water views from every room and an extensive beach for relaxation in sun or shade.
Based on reviews read here, we did Ted's Tour and had a wonderful time. It was basically all day, including a nice lunch and very reasonably priced. It happens Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Just sign up at the desk.

We might have preferred to be walking distance to Oistins, the Gap or Bridgetown, but the buses come by regularly.
 
Coconut Court is a very pleasant place to stay. It is an older facility but most things have been upgraded. We had dinner at the hotel twice. Decent menu, but I think it was too limited for doing an all-inclusive plan for a week. (Personal preference.)

If you are trying to do Barbados at a fairly reasonable price, you would have a hard time finding a better deal than the Coconut Court. We expect to return.

 
“Great, peaceful time at Coconut Court”

Guest from New York City

Mar 9, 2008

I just read the review stating that "YOBs" were yelling across the balconies and that this place is only for young singles...etc. I completely disagree. Just spent 8 days there and the resort was incredibly quiet and peaceful. There is some fun entertainment, steel island band, Caribbean BBQ night...etc. But past 10:30 pm.

the place was so peaceful that my fiancee and I would whisper on our balcony and actually went out to the deck one night to check out the insect which was making so much noise in the plam trees and beach mangroves. The staff is more than excellent and the Concierge, Sarah, is genuine and very knowledgable. Super reasonable rates with an incredible beach, great rooms and staff...

Maybe, if you decide to go during peak college spring break season or if you happen upon a week with rowdy guests you may have a noisy experience. We did not have that experience at all and would go back in an instant. BTW: buy fish food at the beach bar and snorkle out to the rocks. Bring some zip lock sandwich bags to carry the fish food. The water is shallow enough that you can get out some food and re seal the bag comfortably. 100s of beautiful fish, Almost no sea urchins. Look behind the far right out cropping of stones and a large flat fish lives between the stone and wall. Look carefully and you'll see some pretty great aquatic life all within snorkling distance.

“Quality and value”

Feb 26, 2008

There is a wide range of hotels in barbados. We do not like marble and glitz. This is an excellent value hotel with good quality accommodation. Good bar, restaurant and pool area. The staff are some of the best we have encountered and very friendly. The beach location is superb with great facilities and really safe for kids, nice little bar and no shortage of sunlounges. Location is good for Bridgetown and forays to the West coast beyond. We will definitely stay there again.

“We enjoyed Coconut Court Beach Resort, Barbados”

Guest from Woodbridge

Jan 31, 2008

We have just spent two weeks at the Coconut Court in Barbados. We arrived in the dark, and our first impression of the hotel was walking into a clean, airy space and a welcoming smile and greeting from the receptionist. Our room looked just like the picture in Virgin's holiday brochure, Barbadian in style, which is what we wanted.

The next evening (after an exhausting day swimming in the turquoise sea and lying on a sunbed shaded by palm trees on the beach) we went to the Managers welcome cocktail party, where we sampled our first delicious rum punch, followed by a traditional bajan buffet, which we really enjoyed.

The food at the hotel is well cooked, well presented, although the menu a bit limited, however the menus are currently under review. Bajan's like their veggies hot and crunchy, which is a bit different to how we eat them in the UK, however, you get used to it!

The staff are the friendliest, most helpful group of people you could meet, all wanting to make sure your stay is an enjoyable one. The Concierge, Sarah, was exceptional in providing information about various trips and activities, and was always interested to know how we got on with the trips we took.

If you go to Barbados and only go on one excursion it has to be Ted's Tour. Ted clearly loves this island, he gives lots of bits of local history as you travel round, and a couple of bits of gossip too. Perfectly timed stops for refreshments and enjoying views, plus a great Bajan lunch. Ted likes to tell a few jokes and on our trip even sang a song - it was a great day out.

The beach at the hotel is kept clean, and there are plenty of sunbeds. The coconut palm trees on the beach provide welcome shade in the heat of the day. The reef off the beach provides calm water for snorkelling, and there are small fish to see. The pool and spa located on the deck of the hotel are both good. Again, on the deck there is a supply of sunbeds and plenty of chairs and tables.

From our room, which was at deck level, we saw a few small lizards scampering around, and we were fascinated by the occasional humming bird who came to feed on the flowers outside our room. The planting around the complex is very good, colourful, and really well maintained.

The location of the hotel is only 10 minutes or so from Bridgetown on the bus, and about three miles to Oistins. Oistins is where 'everyone' goes, particularly on a Friday night to enjoy good, inexpensive food, and a great atmosphere. Get there by 6pm and you may also see the sunset.

There is a well stocked gift shop on site, and even though we looked around shops on our journeys we ended up buying most of our gifts here, the prices are fair.

If we return to Barbados for a holiday we would happily stay here again.