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El Retreat Guest House

3.0 star property

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Basic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2nd Ave Dover, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church
  • Place, Dover Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Lawrence Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

St. Lawrence Gap

El Retreat Guest House places you next to Dover Beach and a short stroll from other popular sights like St. Lawrence Bay. This 8-room, 3-star guesthouse has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turtle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maxwell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Lawrence Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Braddie's Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mimosas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cake Lady Coffee Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heart & Sol - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Retreat Guest House

Guests staying at El Retreat Guest House enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a picnic area. There's free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 2 per person

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - noon
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 per person
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

El Retreat St Lawrence Gap
El Retreat Guest House Guesthouse
El Retreat Guest House St. Lawrence Gap
El Retreat Guest House Guesthouse St. Lawrence Gap

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near El Retreat Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in St. Lawrence Gap, just steps from Dover Beach and Turtle Beach, and within a short walk of Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School. You'll also find Miami Beach and Rockley Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at El Retreat Guest House?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Retreat Guest House on Jun 20, 2026 start from $118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at El Retreat Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does El Retreat Guest House have a casino at the property?

No, El Retreat Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Retreat Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at El Retreat Guest House?

Amenities at this guesthouse that appeal to couples include an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at El Retreat Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does El Retreat Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

El Retreat Guest House offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does El Retreat Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at El Retreat Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at El Retreat Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to El Retreat Guest House?

The closest major airport to El Retreat Guest House is Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI), which is 6.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Retreat Guest House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at El Retreat Guest House.

El Retreat Guest House Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 13 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Rene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, close to the St Lawrence Gap
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Took 40 minutes to get checked in Tv didn’t work Never saw any staff for the entire duration of the trip. Doors didn’t lock properly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Chad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello I never got the opportunity to stay at your place ! I’m asking again how i go about getting my refund
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadine Ruby Ruthlin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful, the property needs to be painted, the pool was full of leaves, the room had no Kettle, not even a little fridge, no hand soap, no small shower gel, The front desk could not even find them at times. In the advertising the room it mentions breakfast included this was not the case and i am very much upset about this fall advertising.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pics of the property are misleading. The rooms are very basic. Dated and sparse. I arrived at 3pm and the room was not ready. I had to wait until 5pm as the cleaners were out. I never saw any cleaners and my room was never freshened for the 4 days. There was also never anyone at the front desk. Never! Had to clean hair out of the drain pipe in order for shower to drain. There was a strong smell of marijuana coming from rooms, even though it was a no smoking property. No soap was provided so I had to walk down the street at 10pm looking for some. It really was a bad experience. I was warned but had booked beforehand and the booking was nonrefundable. I'm not one to complain and I've stayed in some unusual places but I will never stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marlon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara-Mahalia

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Zinae

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022