"Resort directly on the beach, nice but nothing special... resort run by Italians, Italian chef... their homemade gnocchi are exceptional... very nice and spacious bungalow... sun loungers on the beach and a lovely pool."

"We went to Barrier beach resort due to a sale on Luxury Escapes 7 days , we had no idea how perfect this would be , we took the risk with wet season , it only rained 1 night , we stayed in #2 beach Forè it has a fan no air con , we had a good breeze most of the time , if you want to declutter and unwind your mind the simplicity and quiet here is medicine .The snorkelling out front was stunning , the food was beautiful the staff and managers Wayne and Sabine made us feel spoilt , our Taxi driver Tusty was great , a safe driver , waited while we explored and snorkled the top spots , our bed was comfortable , we couldn't fault our stay ❤️"

"We have just had 5 glorious weeks staying at the Garden Reef Bungalows. Our room was huge and had an 8m frontage onto the ocean. The snorkelling right out our front door was fabulous with so many varieties of exquisite fish and coral. The gardens have beautiful tropical plants tended by the sweetest gardeners. We made our own brunch each day in the large well equiped communal kitchen and walked next door each evening to the Salty Dog Restaurant at Turtle Bay Lodge. The food is delicious and the staff so happy and friendly. We cannot recommend the Garden Reef Bungalows enough."

"The location is very convenient to explore the island and shop for everyday things. We've celebrated New Year's Eve there and it was very remarkable, but honestly the main meal could be better like prawns or squids were a bit tasteless especially for the price. The stuff is amazing, they could resolve any problem you have and e.g. permitted us to use the pool after checkout and during the private party. Although the breakfast could be more diverse or buffet style"

"Lovely place to stay for a little luxury at the end of our 2 week stay on Santo. Rooms well presented, clean, mosquito protected and airy to catch the sea breeze. Delicious food with plenty of options for meat eaters as well as vegetarian. Friendly staff all eager to help with anything we needed. We had a 5am start one morning so they delivered breakfast to our room the night before so we wouldn’t miss out. Loved that staff checked in (with genuine interest) on us over dinner to see how our day went. The perfect end to an unforgettable holiday!"

"Bungalow accommodation on point with beautiful reef and fish 15m from shore. Private. Friendly staff on site with cooked breakfast daily and full kitchen in unit. Kayaks available. Spectacular night sky. We'll definitely return. Thank you."

"Don't expect a good nights rest when you stay here. People are up all hours of the night. So, if you dont care about sleeping and want to join the religious singalong at 5 am than this is your place. Rooms are kept clean, its cheap. The other motel residents seemed "permanent""

"From the moment we arrived at Deco Stop Lodge we were met with fabulous hospitality, stunning views, amazing food and beautiful sunsets. You can be as active or relaxed as you like. There is so much to see and do in Santo and Ben and Kim can plan and book you into tours that will suit you. The friendly, happy and attentive girls make sure you want for nothing. This is an amazing place to visit with one of the best views on the island while sipping a cold beverage and eating locally sourced produce. We cant wait to plan our next trip.."

"Location was Amazing !!! However, Other than our original communication to book & pay ,there really was none. I had to find it all out via the Insta page. As soon as we arrived the resort staff took 2 couples straight of the boat & started walking , I had to run after her to ask if we were meant to be with her ? Then she took us to the wrong room ? the other couple got told whatever she told them , we couldn't hear anything she said . There is no actual check in , the island way they do it could work well if it's done right . My husband & I just looked at each other & said what was that ? Resort room keys ? yes we found them eventually . We booked the private pool villa #8 . Was it worth $560 a night ? NO!!!!! It was raining 5 days out of 7 which meant the floor was always wet & slippery. MATS NEEDED !!!! WE had NO RUNNING WATER for 1 of those days . The kettle was full of broken off calcium debris No drying rack for wet towels ?swimmers ? WE booked 2 Celebration dinners , #1 they forgot #2 we got served entree & drinks , then they forgot about us. I sent a message to Montana via Insta & she was lovely about it ＞ She gave us a refund , BUT the point is that was 2 special dinners we'd missed out on ... To be honest, I was happy with how she handled it & was content to just leave it there. EXCEPT, all the day staff definitely let us know they were not happy & the snickering was very immature. I wanted to leave early, & with the amazing night staff made us feel welcome. Then we got stranded because our flights got canceled... FOR DAYS !!! All in all, is it worth it ?? Would I go back ? Unfortunately, Not ! Because we spent days at the airport chatting with the other stranded guests the general consensus from everyone seemed to be the same. Disappointed, Seriously Beautiful on Insta, Though ! The magic of marketing ... Food is Average & Expensive Drinks are Average & Expensive Accomodation is not without its own issues & Expensive No Communication is the biggest Issue I'd call it a 3 star resort , We had some really great accommodation in Santo whilst waiting for our flight to finally depart ..."