O2 Beach Club & Spa All Inclusive by Ocean Hotels

Atmosphere and Cleanliness: Cleanliness was frequently praised across rooms, restaurants, and common areas. The ambiance was described as relaxing, enhanced by discreet music and a tranquil environment.

This is a 5 star Luxury property on a beautiful stretch of powder soft sand. This is the second time we’ve stayed here, and each time we feel more and more at home. Many staff remembered us from the previous stay, and often we were greeted by name, a personal touch I can’t say I’ve experienced often at other high end hotels. We stayed for seven nights, and couldn’t fault any aspect of this hotel. It is well situated being a 20 minute drive from the airport, and near the St Lawrence Gap, a vibrant part of Barbados with restaurants, shops, and a cool scene. That said being all inclusive the O2 will cater for even the most discerning foodie. We ate at Oro most evenings, and the food is as good, if not better than some of the top restaurants we’ve eaten in on the island. Being all inclusive you have 5 eateries at your disposal, several bars, with fantastic cocktails and wines, you are really spoilt for choice. We enjoyed pre dinner drinks at Brisa, a tapas and cocktail bar on the roof of the hotel. Here you can enjoy cool breezes overlooking the stunning beach, and take in spectacular sunsets. Dwayne, behind the bar made seriously good Caparinhas, better than those we enjoyed in Rio on Copacabana beach ! We stayed in the adults only block in a well appointed bedroom overlooking the pool and beach. In the same block is the Aqua Spa, and the Oro restaurant. The beach is beautiful and water crystal clear. You often come eye to eye with turtles who both nest on parts of the beach as well as swim in the waters just off the beach. The property is kept meticulously clean, and housekeeping is superb. Staff in every area are polite and prompt to respond to any request you may have. That said their interaction and the Ambassador team aren’t intrusive, but there when you need help. I really couldn’t fault any aspect of the hospitality and quality of our stay. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a truly chilled, very laid back holiday! We’d happily return again.

Having stayed at the really good sister properties (The Rockley and Sea Breeze) and also a day visit to the O2 last year, it was nice to be able to experience it's facilities more with a 3 night stay at the end of our holiday. Rooms are a very good size and our room had an excellent beach view. The pool beds here are huge and are the only place I've seen them in this particular style. The family accommodation block was being refurbished so the coffe area had been temporarily moved. There is a good range of eating options including the superb Oro restaurant tapas on the rooftop, Elements and the Bluefin. Would definitely stay here again.