Golden Sands Hotel

On Barbados’s sun-soaked south coast in Oistins, just opposite the beach and roughly 15 minutes by car from Bridgetown. Hotspots like St. Lawrence Gap and the Oistins open-air Fish Fry are minutes away, with Maxwell Beach, Miami Beach and Dover Beach all within easy reach.

A 27-room, family-friendly aparthotel with individually decorated rooms and kitchenettes for a home-away-from-home vibe. Rooms offer private balconies overlooking the tropical garden, pool or calm Caribbean Sea, plus king/queen/twin beds, coffee maker, microwave, flat-screen TV, digital safe, air conditioning, shower and hairdryer.

Dip in the outdoor pool, lounge under parasols, or stroll across to a sandy beach — wake up to sea-breeze mornings. On-site spa treatments, a bar/lounge, café and a TV/karaoke room keep things lively, while a tour desk, parking, daily maid service, laundry and 24-hour reception cover the basics.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected. Rooms include desks and laptop-compatible safes, with concierge and a 24-hour front desk for easy planning.

An on-site restaurant and bar serve continental and cooked-to-order breakfasts, with à la carte lunch and dinner options available. Fresh local seafood and south-coast flavors are easy to sample nearby at Oistins and local eateries.