If this is your first time in Barbados, you may wish to stay in a guesthouse. Staying in a guesthouse is a cost-effective way to see Barbados and gives peace of mind that you have a local on hand to guide you.

You will probably enjoy your stay so much that guesthouses will be your choice of accommodation for years to come!

Guesthouses give you the flexibility of self-catering but also allow you to relax and have some or all of your meals cooked. You can have breakfast, packed lunches for days out and picnics, and dinner served under the stars!

Benefits of Staying in a Guesthouse

By choosing to stay in a Guesthouse, you can rely on the hospitality of a friendly Bajan to make your stay comfortable in their house and on their Island!

You will be welcomed with drinks and hospitality extended throughout your stay, ensuring you feel like a valued visitor to Barbados.

Most Guesthouses in Barbados offer a double room, which sleeps two people, with standing fans, mosquito nets, a refrigerator, a hairdryer, a TV, and hot drink-making facilities as standard.

Most also offer parking if you wish to hire a car in Barbados. Then, you will usually share a kitchen, bathroom, and gardens with other residents. All local telephone calls are free on the Island, so you may even have a phone in your room.

All guesthouses are clean and comfortable and offer an excellent way to visit Barbados on a budget.

You can get a room for as low as $30US to $80US per night, including linens, towels, and a maid service. Most now also offer Internet access for an additional fee.

Some Guesthouses also go one step further to offer you some optional extras to make your trip even more enjoyable, such as cellular phone hire, airport collection and drop off, beach towel hire, car hire, and personal tours.

You can find some beautiful old Barbadian homes transformed from their years as Plantation houses into wonderful holiday retreats to enjoy. Most are decorated to a high standard, and interiors have plenty of choice.

You may enjoy the flamboyance of Caribbean color or prefer the simplicity of neutral colors and modern designs. Whatever your choice, there are several guesthouses in Barbados.