Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
St Lawrence Main Road Dover Beach, St. Lawrence Gap Barbados
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Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is located between a half-mile stretch of pure white sand beach, and St Lawrence Gap, which is a lively Barbados street attraction with restaurants, shops, music, and an abundance of local colour! Divi Southwinds Beach Resort offers spacious vacation suites and hotel rooms along with some of the islands' best beaches with a wide choice of amenities.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Tennis court
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Kids club
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Massage
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Iron
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Smoking rooms available
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Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
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Location
St Lawrence Main Road Dover Beach, St. Lawrence Gap Barbados
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Good for walkers
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Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is celebrated for its convenient location near pristine beaches and local dining, making it a hit with guests who prefer to explore on foot. The hotel's atmosphere is often described as comfortable and welcoming, with the bonus of a guest cocktail party enhancing the experience.
While some reviewers find the decor a bit outdated, the clean, cozy rooms with kitchenettes are generally well-received. The staff at Divi Southwinds earn rave reviews for their amiable and efficient service, contributing to the hotel's reputation for good value and overall cleanliness.
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Excellent holiday , Hotel , accommodation and location. Our room wasn’t ready on arrival and we waited about 2 hours to be allocated a room , the front desk staff kept us updated all the time and upgraded us to a penthouse and credited us $90 for the inconvenience . There were no other issues throughout the holiday . The pool was a good size and very clean . The dining facilities next to the beach were great . The staff took a genuine interest in the guests and would go out of the way to help you . I’d definitely go back .
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 15, 2020
Dear Tony Mac Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share a review on your stay with us. We sincerely apologize for the wait you had experienced for your room and thank you for allowing us to address this while you were here with us. We also appreciate your mention of our dedicated staff and wonderful facilities. Thank you once again for your feedback, it is very important to us as it is only through such that we are able to maintain and improve on our offering to you. We look forward to another opportunity to welcome you back to the Divi Southwinds for another lovely holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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First room allocated was depressing, dark and nothing like the website pictures. I asked to move rooms but was told “the hotel is full” however when I offered to pay extra a room became available!
We had a problem with the air-conditioning unit in the second room and had no AC for 24 hours. The reception staff were helpful and always friendly with getting it fixed but everything just takes so long.
Beach bar staff rather unhelpful and unfriendly compared to the lovely reception staff. No beach service at all. I was refused a drink at the beach bar on our first day because I didn’t have a face mask on (On the beach, in the sand, in the open air). Many staff had their masks under their chin (don’t blame them in this heat) so they shouldn’t refuse to serve guests in a covid safe environment. I saw the same guy serving other people with no masks so maybe he just decides on the day! I asked for a beach umbrella to be told “they are not usually provided” despite two large groups of Americans getting them every day. I was sent off to look for “the Rasta by the pool” to try to get an umbrella but nowhere to be found so we gave up. just felt very unwelcome and almost an imposition to the staff who just don’t seem to value customers or have any grasp on customer service. It took over an hour to get a club sandwich on the one occasion we attempted to eat on the beach. One would have hoped that the last 20 months had changed peoples attitudes in a country that relies so heavily on tourism but clearly that was optimistic! It was as if the hotel reception staff and the beach restaurant team have totally different attitudes, perhaps they are not the same company.
St Lawrence Gap area is rather run down and very quiet. There are a handful of restaurants but almost all were fully booked in the week around New Year so the few that are open after Covid are clearly doing well. (Highly recommend Primo bistro). All the locals we met were absolutely wonderful. The beach is lovely and we had the unexpected honour of watching a nest of baby turtles hatch very close to our sun loungers!
Unfortunately there was nowhere in the area to go for afternoon coffee and it just doesn’t seem geared up for visitors. Maybe it was different pre covid. we probably wouldn’t rush to return to Divi or St Lawrence Gap and will hopefully return to Barbados when we have the budget for Sandy Lane!
We had a problem with the air-conditioning unit in the second room and had no AC for 24 hours. The reception staff were helpful and always friendly with getting it fixed but everything just takes so long.
Beach bar staff rather unhelpful and unfriendly compared to the lovely reception staff. No beach service at all. I was refused a drink at the beach bar on our first day because I didn’t have a face mask on (On the beach, in the sand, in the open air). Many staff had their masks under their chin (don’t blame them in this heat) so they shouldn’t refuse to serve guests in a covid safe environment. I saw the same guy serving other people with no masks so maybe he just decides on the day! I asked for a beach umbrella to be told “they are not usually provided” despite two large groups of Americans getting them every day. I was sent off to look for “the Rasta by the pool” to try to get an umbrella but nowhere to be found so we gave up. just felt very unwelcome and almost an imposition to the staff who just don’t seem to value customers or have any grasp on customer service. It took over an hour to get a club sandwich on the one occasion we attempted to eat on the beach. One would have hoped that the last 20 months had changed peoples attitudes in a country that relies so heavily on tourism but clearly that was optimistic! It was as if the hotel reception staff and the beach restaurant team have totally different attitudes, perhaps they are not the same company.
St Lawrence Gap area is rather run down and very quiet. There are a handful of restaurants but almost all were fully booked in the week around New Year so the few that are open after Covid are clearly doing well. (Highly recommend Primo bistro). All the locals we met were absolutely wonderful. The beach is lovely and we had the unexpected honour of watching a nest of baby turtles hatch very close to our sun loungers!
Unfortunately there was nowhere in the area to go for afternoon coffee and it just doesn’t seem geared up for visitors. Maybe it was different pre covid. we probably wouldn’t rush to return to Divi or St Lawrence Gap and will hopefully return to Barbados when we have the budget for Sandy Lane!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 17, 2022
Dear am237 Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your Hotel destination in Barbados. We are happy to learn that you have enjoyed some aspects of your stay but deeply saddened that we have not met or exceeded your expectations while you were with us. I will share your review with the team, so that we can re-train our staff and improve on our offer to our guests. Now that most of our restrictions have been lifted and we slowly return to normalcy we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back, where we will endeavor to give you a positive holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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The hotel is really an apartment hotel with full self-catering facilities in your room. We found the room great and roomy and ended up making our own breakfasts & snacks.
Location is great just close to the beach and right in the middle of the St Lawrence Gap area, so loads of bars/restaurants to walk to locally. This is probably just as well as the bar/restaurant on site are not great and devoid of atmosphere. The only time it gets going is the Tuesday evening Manager's Cocktail Hour, which was nice.
The pools are fine and golf and croquet is available. The grounds are OK but no real shade apart from a very limited area around the main pool. The beach area is much better with a great beach, shade from trees and enough sunbeds/umbrellas. Sea can be a bit rough but not dangerous.
Final comment would be on staff, which is generally mixed. Some fine, others didn't really acknowledge you as a guest. The cleaning service was also hit & miss - staff coming to service your room at 6pm is really not great
Location is great just close to the beach and right in the middle of the St Lawrence Gap area, so loads of bars/restaurants to walk to locally. This is probably just as well as the bar/restaurant on site are not great and devoid of atmosphere. The only time it gets going is the Tuesday evening Manager's Cocktail Hour, which was nice.
The pools are fine and golf and croquet is available. The grounds are OK but no real shade apart from a very limited area around the main pool. The beach area is much better with a great beach, shade from trees and enough sunbeds/umbrellas. Sea can be a bit rough but not dangerous.
Final comment would be on staff, which is generally mixed. Some fine, others didn't really acknowledge you as a guest. The cleaning service was also hit & miss - staff coming to service your room at 6pm is really not great
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Jul 24, 2023
Hello Martinf394 Thank you for choosing Divi Southwinds as your Hotel of choice while vacationing in Barbados and for sharing feedback on your stay with us. I am saddened to learn that in some areas we did not meet your expectation in certain aspects and I will share this information with the team so that we can improve on our offer. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome back in the near future . Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant Manager
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We stayed at divi south winds for a 2 week holiday
It was a bit last minute as our other holidays had been cancelled due to covid and was booked 10 days prior to arrival so didn’t really do my usual research before booking the hotel.
Was very annoyed to find upon arrival that both restaurants on site were closed and due to quarantine for the first 24hours until results were received we were literally stuck for food we had to buy some bread and butter and cereal from the shop on site to feed us and the 2 kids
The play park is closed on site so my youngest couldnt play there but the small golf course baskets ball court and tennis courts were open and they had a great time on those.
Other than the fact there is no food on site and very few bars and restaurants open on the gap( can imagine pre covid the gap would be thriving) pure ocean restaurant opened up towards the end of our stay and we’ll I’ve gotta say the breakfast and lunch menu they offer is lovely big shout out to the chefs there they can cook
the hotel is lovely although the sofa beds could do with some extra cushioning it’s clean and welcoming
staff are really friendly and nothing is too much for them.
Beach is absolutely spectacular and is by far one of the best we visited. Watch out for the seaweed you can see it coming in from far off in the ocean but make sure your out the water before it hits because it’s a lot.
Keep eyes open for the turtles too travelling from the sand to the water very special to watch
It was a bit last minute as our other holidays had been cancelled due to covid and was booked 10 days prior to arrival so didn’t really do my usual research before booking the hotel.
Was very annoyed to find upon arrival that both restaurants on site were closed and due to quarantine for the first 24hours until results were received we were literally stuck for food we had to buy some bread and butter and cereal from the shop on site to feed us and the 2 kids
The play park is closed on site so my youngest couldnt play there but the small golf course baskets ball court and tennis courts were open and they had a great time on those.
Other than the fact there is no food on site and very few bars and restaurants open on the gap( can imagine pre covid the gap would be thriving) pure ocean restaurant opened up towards the end of our stay and we’ll I’ve gotta say the breakfast and lunch menu they offer is lovely big shout out to the chefs there they can cook
the hotel is lovely although the sofa beds could do with some extra cushioning it’s clean and welcoming
staff are really friendly and nothing is too much for them.
Beach is absolutely spectacular and is by far one of the best we visited. Watch out for the seaweed you can see it coming in from far off in the ocean but make sure your out the water before it hits because it’s a lot.
Keep eyes open for the turtles too travelling from the sand to the water very special to watch
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Covid has closed many places on the gap few are open during the week
Curfews are also in place...
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 16, 2022
Dear ghmclaren Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your hotel destination while vacationing in Barbados and for taking the time to share with the world of travelers what a lovely stay you had with us. We sincerely apologise that some of our amenities were inaccessible due to the national covid directives while you were with us, thankfully we have passed that phase now as the government has just lifted most of the restrictions in the island. We also appreciate your positive comments on our surroundings and our amazing team who took pride in taking care of you. Thank you for your 5 star rating and recommendation. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you again for a lovely holiday. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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We visited Divi for our honeymoon and it could not have been more perfect. The room we requested (ground level) we immediately received and were welcomed with rum punches to our room. There were 3 pools to choose from and MANY beach chair available at all (including the beach). I have never seen happier staff - Junior, who maintains the grounds sings Bob Marley every morning while cleaning the pool. The real super stars were Gail and Ingrid K at the front desk. While their service was amazing their level of maintaining their guest's interests and security is paramount. We received HORRIBLE service at a local restaurant Champers (please see my other reviews but do not visit), and this restaurant continued to harass us by calling Divi multiple times over 24 hours day and night. Sensing this was a security threat, Gail and Ingrid maintained our confidentiality and did not give out any of our personal information and had their guests (us) interests all times. We will be back to visit, amazing experience each and every time.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Mar 14, 2020
Dear Red Reviews Congratulations again on your nuptial, best of wishes for a lifetime of happiness!!!! Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share with the world of travelers what a wonderful time you had with us. We appreciate your special mention of our beautiful facilities and our fantastic team who work diligently to ensure that we deliver an exceptional holiday experience. I will share your sentiments with the team as they do feel extra special when guests mention them. We also extend sincerest apologies for your off site dining experience. Thank you once again for your lovely review and high rating. We look forward to welcoming you back for another perfect holiday. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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We stayed here whilst in Barbados for our wedding/ honeymoon.
On arrival, we were upgraded due to arriving holding a wedding dress box!
The staff were absolutely wonderful throughout our stay, we even came back on our wedding day to a bottle of fizz in our suite.
The grounds were well maintained and the facilities were brilliant, numerous pools and a fantastic restaurant/ beach bar.
The location was close enough to walk to a range of bars and restaurants but due to the hotel being set back from the road, we had no issues with any noise.
We will 100% be coming back and staying again.
On arrival, we were upgraded due to arriving holding a wedding dress box!
The staff were absolutely wonderful throughout our stay, we even came back on our wedding day to a bottle of fizz in our suite.
The grounds were well maintained and the facilities were brilliant, numerous pools and a fantastic restaurant/ beach bar.
The location was close enough to walk to a range of bars and restaurants but due to the hotel being set back from the road, we had no issues with any noise.
We will 100% be coming back and staying again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from danica_sealy, Executive Assistant at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Mar 14, 2020
Dear Mrs. Steele Congratulations on your nuptial and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!! We were elated that you have chosen to celebrate one of life's milestones with us and have taken the time to share a lovely review on your experience. Thank you for highlighting our immaculate grounds, facilities and convenient location along with our amazing team who take pride in ensuring that each guest has an exceptional holiday experience. We truly appreciate your review and high rating. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Divi Southwinds for another wonderful experience, perhaps to share in the celebration of your Anniversary. Warm regards Danica Sealy
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We own a timeshare @ Divi Southwinds so are very familiar with the property and knew what to expect. It had been almost two years since we were there last but property continues to be extremely well maintained and it was nice to see that all of the room renovations have been completed. My wife and I are fairly low maintenance travellers but the resort staff were always willing and able to accommodate. Travelling during the covid pandemic was very different from everything we have experienced but that said the process they have in Barbados is fairly effective and as long as you listen to and follow instructions the experience can go very smoothly. The island, resort and beach are very quiet compared to what we are used to but considering we just needed to get away and be on the beach, the environment suited us just fine. Once you get acquainted with what is and is not open (some business and restaurants are still on reduced hours due to low demand) you can find everything you need.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: Pick a poolside room. You can't really see the beach but no road noise.
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Response from , Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Dec 21, 2020
Dear RichardSp1966 Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. We are excited to read that once again you have thoroughly enjoyed being at your home away from home. We appreciate your special mention of our beautifully maintained property and our recently refurbished rooms. I will also share your sentiments with the team who always take care with pride and are extremely pleased when guests boasts about them. Thank you once again for your great review and high recommendation, we look forward to welcoming you back for another great getaway. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Stayed here for a week with my wife and 2 kids. We had a PH room which was perfect for us. Lounge and kitchen downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs.
The pool is quite small but very well maintained. The beach is a wonderful spot. Quite quiet compared to others up the coast. The Pure Ocean restaurant on the beach was lovely for lunch and handy for drinks while on the beach.
Staff were all very friendly and professional.
A couple of things lost it a star.
The restaurant is not open in the evenings. Such a waste as would be a lovely spot to dine in the evening. Thus, for drinks you have to go to the pool bar. This closed at 9pm which seems far too early.
On our last day we were flying at 8pm so we asked if we could have a room to shower in. My wife asked at 7am, and I enquired at 11 when we checked out. Both times we were assured we could have one and just come and ask for a key when we wanted to use it. At 3.30pm my wife asked only to be told the hotel was full and there were no rooms available!! They would of known this to be the case when we asked in the morning, so they were either lying then, or just didn't want us to have one in the afternoon. Had to shower by the pool so was an annoying end to the holiday.
Overall, this was a lovely week and a great base for the cricket which we attended for 2 days.
The pool is quite small but very well maintained. The beach is a wonderful spot. Quite quiet compared to others up the coast. The Pure Ocean restaurant on the beach was lovely for lunch and handy for drinks while on the beach.
Staff were all very friendly and professional.
A couple of things lost it a star.
The restaurant is not open in the evenings. Such a waste as would be a lovely spot to dine in the evening. Thus, for drinks you have to go to the pool bar. This closed at 9pm which seems far too early.
On our last day we were flying at 8pm so we asked if we could have a room to shower in. My wife asked at 7am, and I enquired at 11 when we checked out. Both times we were assured we could have one and just come and ask for a key when we wanted to use it. At 3.30pm my wife asked only to be told the hotel was full and there were no rooms available!! They would of known this to be the case when we asked in the morning, so they were either lying then, or just didn't want us to have one in the afternoon. Had to shower by the pool so was an annoying end to the holiday.
Overall, this was a lovely week and a great base for the cricket which we attended for 2 days.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded May 3, 2022
Dear Traveling Royal Thank you for choosing Divi Southwinds as your Hotel destination for your family holiday and for taking the time to share your experience with us. Firstly, I want to extend my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience you might have experienced with us as this is surely not our standard. I will share this review with the team so that we can ensure this experience does not re-occur. We appreciate your lovely comments on our spacious, well appointed rooms as well as our other facilities which you had an opportunity to experience. We hope that sometime in the near future we have another opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another lovely holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Although we had a rough start to our vacation due to a COVID cluster in Barbados and ended up staying in the hotel for 10 days instead of 5 in full quarantine confined to our rooms.
The staff at Divi South winds made sure our stay was exceptional. From checking on us daily via phone calls, the many food deliveries, the daily stocking up of supplies and clean towels etc. They made us feel very special and it helped us to cope mentally with the situation.
Thanks so much for caring. A special shout out to Ingrid Kellman, who left us in stitches, Wanda Maynard you certainly saved the day for us and all the others Tyrone, Kerri from housekeeping ,
Last but not least Heather Knights who arranged my booking, never got to meet you but you thanks for your professionalism, you all are the BEST!!
Marcia, Michelle and Lisa
The staff at Divi South winds made sure our stay was exceptional. From checking on us daily via phone calls, the many food deliveries, the daily stocking up of supplies and clean towels etc. They made us feel very special and it helped us to cope mentally with the situation.
Thanks so much for caring. A special shout out to Ingrid Kellman, who left us in stitches, Wanda Maynard you certainly saved the day for us and all the others Tyrone, Kerri from housekeeping ,
Last but not least Heather Knights who arranged my booking, never got to meet you but you thanks for your professionalism, you all are the BEST!!
Marcia, Michelle and Lisa
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Danica Sealy, Owner at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Jan 27, 2021
Dear Marciam420 Thank you for choosing the Divi Southwinds as your holiday destination and for taking the time to share with the travelling world such a glowing review on your stay with us. We are honored to have had the opportunity to take care of you even during these unprecedented times, despite the circumstances, the best interest of our guest is of utmost importance and our team work diligently to deliver an exceptional experience and take pride in doing so. I am happy to share your wonderful review with the team as they do feel extra special when you mention them. Once again we thank you for your lovely review and high recommendation. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back and serve you with pride and joy. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant
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Our week at the Divi Southwinds was part of a TUI holiday following a week's cruise. We had a ground floor "garden view" room (123) which is on the north side of the building so no sun! The rooms are mini-suites with separate bedroom/bathroom and lounge/kitchenette. The lounge settee is a pull-out bed suitable for children. The kitchenette is well equipped with a large fridge/freezer including ice-cube maker. There is also an oven and microwave.
The hotel is divided by the St Lawrence Gap road with the breakfast/dining area bordering the beach. We were on a B&B deal but the breakfast was mediocre/average with cold plates for the 'hot' food which was kept in containers over small heaters and varied from cold to warm but never 'hot'. It also would have cost BD$153/US$77/£64 for 2 people and there a several local 'cafes' for a cheaper breakfast.
The hotel website 'photos are accurate and the pool is a good size. There were very few guests there so no proble with sun beds (although it is peak season for the Caribbean). The Divi is a TUI crew hotel so it must be kept going financially on that contract.
Barbados has become a very expensive option for UK visitors with mail meals costing BD$50 to over BD$100 with a 15% gratuity expected (Too much American influence!). We found the "Pronto" restaurant (10mins east on Dover road) to be reasonable.
The hotel is divided by the St Lawrence Gap road with the breakfast/dining area bordering the beach. We were on a B&B deal but the breakfast was mediocre/average with cold plates for the 'hot' food which was kept in containers over small heaters and varied from cold to warm but never 'hot'. It also would have cost BD$153/US$77/£64 for 2 people and there a several local 'cafes' for a cheaper breakfast.
The hotel website 'photos are accurate and the pool is a good size. There were very few guests there so no proble with sun beds (although it is peak season for the Caribbean). The Divi is a TUI crew hotel so it must be kept going financially on that contract.
Barbados has become a very expensive option for UK visitors with mail meals costing BD$50 to over BD$100 with a 15% gratuity expected (Too much American influence!). We found the "Pronto" restaurant (10mins east on Dover road) to be reasonable.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Balcony rooms with pool view
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Response from Danica Sealy, Other at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Responded Feb 4, 2024
Dear IanK599 Thank you for choosing Divi Southwinds as your hotel destination in Barbados and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments on our spacious and well equipped rooms as well as our pools, however I sincerely apologise that we were not able to meet your expectations and wished that we had an opportunity to exceed your expectation. I hope sometime in the near future we have another opportunity to welcome you back where our team will endeavor to give you a wonderful holiday experience. Warm regards Danica Sealy Executive Assistant Manager
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Hello Ortuc
Thank you for your interest in Divi Southwinds Beach Resort. Indeed we do have plenty loungers on our beach.
Warm regards
Danica Sealy
There are no differences except that we offer the best price guarantee, our cancellation policies may differ, and we have all room types available on our website where some operators do not sell all room types.
Hi. Im a smoker too. You can smoke in open spaces all around the place. Not sure if you can do so around the pool because I only went to the beach
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"Fish slice for the kitchen and some wine glasses. ( a tumbler of red is just not right!! :) )"Read full review
"Recommend shopping at any of the Massy Supermarkets to shop for essentials since there is a 50% markup at the hotel's mini mart."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$244 - C$356 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
divi southwinds beach hotel christ church, hotel divi southwinds beach
LOCATION
CaribbeanBarbadosChrist Church ParishSt. Lawrence Gap
NUMBER OF ROOMS
133
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Frequently Asked Questions about Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Dover Beach (0.4 km), St Lawrence Gap (0.2 km), and The Old Jamm Inn (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Harlequin Restaurant, Happy Days Cafe, and Cocktail Kitchen.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Divi Southwinds Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Divi Southwinds Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting George Washington House (4.1 km), Garrison Savannah - Barbados Turf Club (3.7 km), and Gun Hill Signal Station (7.9 km).
Does Divi Southwinds Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the bay view available here.