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The Atlantis, Barbados

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We arrived very late to The Atlantis so didn’t get to see the hotel in its full glory until morning. Located on the less popular east coast, this hotel is considered too far away for many visitors to Barbados. I urge you to reconsider however – the views of the Atlantic Ocean are epic and the area offers an unspoilt view of this developed Caribbean island.

The Atlantis has a rustic and homely feel, and we immediately felt relaxed in our lovely, spacious room. Despite being a sister hotel to Little Good Harbour, the Atlantis is grander, more upmarket and seemed to have more guests.

The décor is simple and understated with sea motifs and pictures around the room. The en-suite bedroom and living room gave us plenty of space to make a mess in the little time we had there. A large TV and iPod speakers were available to entertain us. The huge bed was dressed with soft sheets and felt luxurious. In the marble-topped bathroom, we had the pleasure of using a powerful walk-in shower and customised toiletries.

The rest of the hotel is thoughtfully decorated too with books to read and artwork to admire. Downstairs on the breakfast terrace, you can watch the aggressive waves crash against the rocks and feel the invigorating sea breeze whilst enjoying fresh pastries and juice.

If you are at a loose end on a Sunday, head to the Atlantis for their famous brunch, which is renowned across Barbados.

http://www.atlantishotelbarbados.com/

Little Good Harbour, Barbados, Caribbean

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Barbados is known to many as “Little England” and as we drove from the airport to our accommodation I could understand why… take away the palm trees and the heat, and the flat skyline could easily be a British scene.

We only stayed at Little Good Harbour for one night, but this quiet, understated guest house provided a comfortable and tranquil place for us to rest our weary heads. The few staff we saw were relaxed and helpful, even offering a lift to a nearby restaurant and kindly assisting us with any queries we had.

We were staying in the honeymoon apartment (!) – large and spacious with a kitchen, several bathrooms, two bedrooms and a big balcony with great sea views. From our windows we could see the sea lapping gently against the sand and hear the water’s gentle rhythm.

The apartment was a little worn around the edges, definitely different to the luxurious hotels along the main west coast strip, but felt homely and welcoming. The bedroom, though barely lit, was a decent size with a soft king sized bed. The bathrooms both smelt and felt rather damp with little natural light or air but were stocked with their own spa branded toiletries; a lovely touch. Outside the rest of the hotel was more luxurious, with an attractive aquamarine pool and pretty features.

Breakfast was served from 8:30 am and we were off on a tour from 8:15 so sadly didn’t have a chance to sample it, though I can tell you the popular Fishpot restaurant is always bustling and definitely worth a visit even if you can’t stay.

More information here.

http://www.littlegoodharbourbarbados.com/