Turtle Beach, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort

2 months ago

We had an amazing time here. After going through a remodel and just reopening, the place was great. Everyone was friendly and accommodating to the needs of our large group. The food and drink were great!

2 months ago

I love ther service the food was great , but we check in friday night and on saturday our bathroom was leaking i call front desk, i went to the fronk desk, no one came i check out the tuesday and still no show.. i had to shower in my other family member room .. I also let them know it was for a birthday they told me they will do somthing in the room for us i am home now nad still nothing , Overall service from the dinng and bar it great but front desk service was terrible

a year ago

For the cost, Turtle Beach is really 3 stars, but i enjoyed my one week stay and will give it 4. Many people complain about the birds which will be after your food during alfresco dining, but I liked the wildlife being there. The hotel is old and dated but so what! My room was big and comfortable with a great view. However. it was quite a long walk to the main areas; the hotel is well spread out. The staff and meals were good. I particularly liked the ice cream parlour, the swimming pools and room service. The beach was hopeless; lots of seaweed on it, and all the beaches on the south and east coasts of the island. If you want a good, clean beach, you have to go to the west coast which is mainly taken up with rich folks' homes . There is only ONE hot, small lift (elevator) to cater for all the rooms - terrible! Do take a trip round the island - well worth it!

a year ago

We stayed at Tuttle Bay for five nights, and while many reviews have pointed out that the hotel grounds need updating, I won’t dwell on that as I understand renovations are planned for this year. Instead, I’ll focus on our personal experience as a couple, though I recognize this is primarily a family-oriented hotel, so our perspective as couple , may be a bit biased. Positives The hotel’s biggest strength is its staff—the service is truly excellent. The beach is stunning, and the food is of a very high standard. A standout moment was the New Year’s Eve buffet dinner, which was beautifully organized, with fantastic decorations that added a festive touch. A special highlight for us was our last night when we requested lobster. The chef prepared it perfectly, and while it came with an additional charge, it was absolutely worth it. Negatives The primary issue for us was the noise level. This is a very loud property, and as a couple seeking relaxation, we struggled to find quiet spaces during the day. The entertainment is repetitive, with 80s hits, Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley played on a loop. Daytime activities like karaoke and drumming are also excessively loud. The sound system is of poor quality, and while there are live performances in the evening, they’re often singing the same songs, too loud and, unfortunately, not very enjoyable. We had to be wearing earplugs at times during dinner. During a New Year’s Day event, there was a DJ playing more up-to-date Caribbean music on the beach, which was a refreshing change and much more enjoyable. I hope the planned refurbishment includes better sound systems and an overhaul of the entertainment program. We booked an ocean-view room but were initially placed in a room overlooking the restaurant entertainment area. The loud music made it unbearable. After complaining, we were moved the next night to a much quieter room on the other side of the property, closer to the beach. Another issue is the lack of sun loungers and parasols. Around the pool, there are only around 20 shaded parasols for a resort with over 140 rooms, and no dedicated adult pool. Children are splashing water, running and screaming everywhere, leaving little space for adults to relax. We opted for the beach, but it also has no parasols—just lounges with a hood that provides minimal sun protection. Loungers are placed close together, offering little privacy, and there aren’t enough of them. Guests start reserving loungers before 6 a.m., which is frustrating, however the beach here is absolutely stunning.

a year ago

Management experienced an emergency which included a broken water line causing the hotel to be without water for a short time. My husband and I did not suffer any inconvenience due to the timing and repairs were made during the night. The food at times was at par and sometimes at par. The pools were pristine clean and the water comfortably warm in temperature. It is a small hotel yet the stairs proved at times a little tiresome. The only elevator was inoperable. There is one specialty restaurant, Italian. They do have an ice cream parlour and a coffee cafe. Our room was clean though the clean towels were slow in coming we assumed due to the water situation. Overall it was very clean and staff was somewhat pleasant.The beach was also clean. Only problem was the birds and their poop on the chairs in the restaurant.