Blue Orchids Beach Hotel

Hotel rooms are dated, tired and in need of new furniture and fittings, broken toilet seat, ripped chair and a cooker that we had no confidence using. The towels are old and worn out. On arrival our room had an issue and we had to spend the first night in a different room living out of a suitcase. This was up 2 flights of stairs and the lift does not work. Apparently hadnt been working for ages! We kept our beach towels for the whole holiday as whenever we asked for more at varying times of day we were always told 'you've come at the wrong time'. Went without a tea towel for 3 days despite requesting replacement at reception. Trued to do a currency exchange but they wouldnt accept a card payment, I was told sharply that it was 'cash for cash'. We were on the ground floor and there was rubbish left outside our room every morning. To be honest everything was TOO MUCH trouble for the reception staff and with their apathetic attitude towards us we gave up speaking to them. We paid extra for a sea view, when we arrived we realised that every room has a sea view! The security and maintenance staff are the best thing about it. Would never stay again, waste of money even for a 3 star hotel.

Pros; Good location! Within walking distance of small mall and shops. Starbucks opposite! Fantastic view of the beach from my room. I had a nice evening meal and cocktail in the restaurant Most staff helpful Cons; No welcome drink on arrival or in the room I was on the third floor and the lift was not working. According to staff it hadn't been working for over a month. No menus in the room or QR code on the fridge as they suggested Kettle head was cracked. This was reported but I never got a replacement No tea and coffee in the room as with most other hotels. You have to bring your own. Room needed and deep clean and updating. Old fixtures and fittings, cracks in floor tiles. I had a leak in my toilet on my second day Very poor WiFi. Had to log in a few times a day everyday whilst there. Raised the with the front desk. They took a security deposit of 350 BDS that I was told was a hold. The money actually came out of my account straight away! Only got it back a few days ago and it was less that what was actually taken from my credit card. Manager never got back to me when raised as a concern. Still trying to resolve For the record I travel to Barbados minimum of once a year so I am no novice when it comes to staying in hotels. It was my first time at this hotel due to having to book a hotel last minute to attend a funeral.

Our 2nd time at Blue Orchid. Was allocated room D206. The room was fine but road noise really bad. Changed to C block & much better. Reception staff were really helpful. The rooms are very clean but do need a good coat of paint. Location is great. Loads of places to eat nearby. We loved Park cafe & Lemongrass Express. Tiki bar, Champers to name a few. Lovely pool area and amazing beach. Hope to come back one day & will definatley stay in same place.

We have just returned from two and a half weeks stay at Blue orchid/Coral mist. This was our first time staying in this location and first self catering holiday in Barbados, we usually do all inclusive hotels. Blue orchid does not have glitz and glamour, what is does have is real Bajan charm and warm hospitality from every single member of staff we came into contact with. Many guests return time and time again which speaks for itself. Located on a sandy stretch of beach with beach beds and umbrellas for guest to enjoy along with 2 small swimming pools to lazy away your days. The apartments and suites are serviced daily by the splendid housekeeping team and are fully equipped if you want to cook a snack or a meal. There are plenty of places close by to eat out and a large supermarket, bank, bakery and duty free department store close by. My only negative comment would be that the onsite restaurant, which is not actually run by the hotel, has the exact same limited menu every single day, sad because the food is good but it lacks something which would make you want to eat on site in the evenings perhaps it could have an occasional happy hour to get guests interested.

Lovely hotel great position on the beach staff very efficient and friendly,the only thing I would warn people of is the surf on the beach,the waves are very big and there is also an undertow that could be dangerous if you were not a very strong swimmer..Enjoy but please take care don't worry because there are two very nice pools and beaches to the east without so much swell..