3 stars

Prices from £859 per person

• Tranquil Oasis
• Cosy Restaurant
• Freshwater Swimming Pool

Golden Sands

This tranquil, family-run hotel is nestled on the south coast of Barbados, several minutes from St Lawrence Gap with its lively bars and restaurants and just across the street from a white sandy beach. It enjoys a high percentage of repeat guests thanks to the friendly staff who go out of their way to make sure your holiday is one to remember. Everythings been recently renovated and rooms are spacious with large balconies overlooking the pool and lush tropical gardens. There new Ixora Bar and restaurant serves a tasty array of la carte traditional and Caribbean cuisine. The freshwater swimming pool is surrounded by peaceful tropical gardens and is perfect with couples and families wanting to enjoy a quiet, relaxing holiday.

On the south coast of Barbados, just across the road from the beautiful sandy Maxwell Beach. Airport transfer time: 25 minutes.

27 rooms on 3 floors in 1 building. All with air conditioning, cable TV, wireless Internet access local charge, telephone, iron and board, safety deposit box, hairdryer, kitchenette with tea/coffee maker, microwave and fridge. Rooms have either 1 king-size, 1 queen-size or twin beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Restaurant breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner; traditional and Caribbean dishes.

Freshwater swimming pool. Adult video game arcade with poker, keno, dominoes and slots.