Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/Barbados/Christchurch/Divi_Southwinds_Beach_Resort.h50814/
Hotel Overview
Superb hotel
Perfect location, a few minutes from the beach and bars/restaurants but its extremely quiet and...
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Ashley
- Feb 22, 2013
I'd recommend it to a friend
This hotel was decent for the money paid it was a memorable, pleasant experience and I'd not only...
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Bree D.
- Nov 14, 2012
All-suite resort on white sand beaches
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort, located on the south coast of Barbados, sits on Dover Beach and along the St Lawrence Gap, known for lively nightlife, dining, and open-air shopping. Guests enjoy beautiful wide, sandy beaches -- made extra inviting by gentle currents. A cobbled stone street running through the resort leads to fine island dining and nightlife.
Highlights
- Children under 12 stay free with adults
- Three freshwater swimming pools
- On-site fitness room with equipment
- Internet access
Rooms
Options at Divi Southwinds Beach Resort include beach villas to one- and two-bedroom suites. All 130 guest rooms are spacious and offer king or twin beds plus queen sleeper sofa in separate living area. Suite amenities include fully equipped kitchen, television with VCR, air-conditioning, and in-room safe. All rooms feature a private patio or balcony with full ocean, garden, or pool views.
Features
Family-friendly amenities include three freshwater swimming pools, poolside lounge, miniature golf course, children's playground, and tennis courts. Children under 12 stay free with adults and staff is available to help with child care.
Other features include a beauty salon, full-service activities center, fitness center, and Internet access. Guest laundry facilities and mini-mart with groceries add conveniences of home to suite living. Grocery service can also prestock room with groceries selected online by guests.
Dining options include Joslyn's Café, a casual beachside bar and eatery serving light lunches daily, and Bajan Breeze Restaurant with breakfast and dinner poolside. Menus offer international cuisine with fresh produce and Bajan favorites. Popular theme parties Thursday nights feature live music and Barbados foods like flying fish. Guests enjoy exciting night life and great restaurants nearby in the world-famous St. Lawrence Gap, within walking distance of Divi Southwinds.
Transportation
- Grantley Adams International Airport (6 mi/9.7 km)
- Airport shuttle
Nearby attractions
- St. Lawrence Gap (just outside)
- Oistins fishing village (3.3 mi/5.2 km)
- Bridgetown (4 mi/6.4 km)
Divi Southwinds Beach Resort Rooms
- One Bedroom Suite
- One bedroom suites feature one king-sized bed in the bedroom, with a queen sleeper sofa in the separate living area. Suite amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, television, air-conditioning, clock radio, and in-room safe. One bedroom suites are a short walk from the beach just behind the St. Lawrence Gap, and offer spacious private balconies or patios with pool or garden views.
- Two Bedroom Suite
- Two bedroom suites feature one king-sized bed, two twin beds, and a queen sleeper sofa in the separate living area. Two bedroom suites offer one full bath and one half bath. Suite amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, television, air-conditioning, and in-room safe. Two bedroom suites are located a short walk from the beach behind the St. Lawrence Gap, and offer private patios or balconies with pool or garden views.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- General
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Safe deposit box
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Barbados
- Nearby airports
- Primary Airport Name: Grandley Adams International Airport Direction from Property: East Distance from Property: Approximately 6 miles
- Area description
- The Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is situated on a half-mile stretch of sugar sand beach amid 20 acres of tropically landscaped gardens.
Nearby points of interest
- Sheraton Centre: 1.1 mi
- Oistins: 2.2 mi
- Maxwell Beach: 2.8 mi
Dining
- Bajan Breeze Restaurant
- The Bajan Breeze Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner poolside, featuring international cuisine with fresh produce and Bajan treats. The breakfast buffet is a guest favorite, with both tropical fruits and made-to-order hot dishes. Thursday night at the Bajan Breeze is a popular theme night offering guests live local music and Barbados recipes. The flying fish is not to be missed!
- Jocelyns Cafe
- Jocelyns Cafe is a casual beachside bar and eatery serving light lunch daily.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (41)
Ratings and reviews for Divi Southwinds Beach Resort
- All travelers (41) 3.4 / 5
- Business (6) 2.7 / 5
- Couples (14) 3.4 / 5
- Families (10) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (4) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (7) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bree D.
I'd recommend it to a friend
This hotel was decent for the money paid it was a memorable, pleasant experience and I'd not only stay here again I'd recommend friends and family to stay here
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AD Palmer
vacation
The staff was warm and friendly. The hotel is in a great location. The beach was awesome. And if you don't want to be bothered with cleaning off sand the pool is great too. The 2 hotel restaurants were reasonable and the food was good. There is a mini mart on site. Local phone calls are not free. Wi-fi is available for an additional charge. Laundry facilities are available on site. The hotel is close to the airport. The hotel grounds and landscaping are beautiful. There is 24 hr around the clock security so you feel safe.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Oistins fish is the best
Reviewer score
Would recommend
PWMV
You get what you pay for...
Not a fancy hotel but we didn't pay for a fancy hotel. AS others have said--its in a bit sad shape. But if you're not picky about appearances, it will do. The location is perfect with the beach near by and it was fun to walk into St. Lawrence Gap every night. It helped tremendously to have a kitchen as all of the restaurants seemed quite expensive. I would recommend this place for people who are not picky and just want a basic place to stay at.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tfast
No Frills
The SouthWinds Divi is in a great location the pool and the rooms could use some updates but they were clean. The Beach was very nice, good sand and surf decent for swimming and kids can jump around in the water. The beach bar was open during the day but closed at night and the restaurant bar wasn't open. The location in the St. Lawrence Gap was great you could walk to shopping to the left and all the restaurants were to the right. Over all a very laid back stay but don't expect to be wowed by the place, it is in a good safe location and has a clean bed for you to sleep in but don't expect too much activity,
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
For Cheap you can get fish take away on the grill. Go to the local Market get a few beers and go back to the beach with some ice for a cheap day. Also the rooms have stoves and fridge you can get some snacks and breakfast food and save yourself a few dollars.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
time keeper
Nice Trip
I enjoyed my stay. The only dark spot was the hot water in the shower. So overall the trip was nice and the resort was nice.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
needs upgrade
Hotel is in need of some infrastructure updates. The air conditioner was loud and didnt cool the room.the chest of drawers was broken and old none of the drawers opened.The maid service dint clean the room for 3 straight days and then dint change towels or leave soap and shampoo.The front desk staff were friendly but the entire operation seems to be cutting too many corners to save money
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
very good liaccommodations for families.
The accommodations were great for families. We were out a lot but when we were in the room we enjoyed the atmosphere. We felt the shower could have been cleaner - visible mildew/grout - but generally, we had a great time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Best location for the price!
The only problem was the fact that the safe was not functioning, and there wasn't anyone available to fix the problem. I had to end up using my friend's safe to lock up my valuables.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
I would not take the Harbor Master Cruise. I would take the tiami cabana crusies, it is more fun, the staff was great and the food and drinks were delicious.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Beach Bum in Training
Hospitality from the Front Desk to Beach
Divi South Winds has a unique layout, its like its own little village away from the busy and vibrant night life of St lawrence Gap, but within a 3 minute stroll to all the late night action. The staff is very at ease as it provides sincere help and guidance in making sure you are comfortable. There's a great ambassador of the beach named [...], he's friendly as well as informative. Tell him Sheila said helloDivi beach is breathtaking the north end is cal and the south end is great for wave jumping local enjoy the sea here.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Scotty for really good local eats and $1.99 Banks Beer
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Jjne
Diwi /Barbados
Yrmeät työntekijät! Ilmastointi ei pelanut, siivoojat jätti käymättä tai tulivat useasti klo. 7 jälkeen illalla! Hotellihuoneen keittiön varustetaso todella huono, ei ollut edes pullonavaajaa. Linnut söivät aamupalaa kanssamme hotellin aamiaisella, hyppivät pöydillä ja lautasilla! Hotellin taksikuskilla oli oma hintataso, aina kalliimpi kuin muilla taxikuskeilla!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1