Blr Beach Resort

I was in Barbados for an international standards meeting and got closed out of the meeting hotel. That turned out to be no bad thing! The BLR was right up the street, and while I can't call it a "beach resort", it was an entirely pleasant stay. The highlight is probably the pool; the water was so well maintained that I didn't need goggles to seim. Second would be the bar, while not properly part of BLR, had the best drinks at the best prices of anyone around. The room had a few minor issues; such as a noisy, gurgling kitchen sink, and a dead tired armchair. The price was right, though, and the staff were quite helpful. At no point did I regret missing out on the meeting hotel (more expensive and not demonstratively better!)

I stayed in one of their self-catering Air BnB, which was my first time staying in such accommodation. The positives are, the living area was small but met my needs. The bed was very comfortable and I loved the shower, it was refreshing and nice. Dwayne Johnson and his staff do their best to make your stay comfortable - thank you. Be careful!! I was upstairs and if you have a conversation in the hallway, your neighbours in the next apar**ent will hear EVERYTHING!! There is an internal door separating you from the other apar**ents. The kitchen did not have adequate utensils for me to cook. However, they provided it once I told them. The photos shown do not relate to the Air BnB, the furnishing is very basic, most of the pictures are misleading and you have to walk 5 -8 minutes to the swimming pool if your in the Air BnB. Safety Tip - BLR villa's contacted me through ******* (this is how I booked). They provided me the name of a taxi driver called Cheyenne, he is professional and made me feel very safe. Being a solo traveller and arriving late at night because my flight was delayed, was a bit frightening. However Cheyenne made sure I got to my accommodation safely - he took very good care of me, I am very grateful. I know what to expect should I choose BLR villas again - the efforts of the staff would make me return.

We booked a room in BLR Beach Resort through JetBlue Vacations (*******). However, on arrival at the hotel, the manager didn't find our reservation in the hotel system however found our reservation on *******. The manager told us about an “unknown issue” but it looked like BLR Beach Resort management practices overbooking ... . So they were full and couldn't provide us with the room we paid for. They suggested us villa instead which was awful. They said they could do us a "favor" to give us a room but 4 hours later ... . We lost half of our vacation day waiting for the room and we were told to switch the room in the middle of our vacation for the other one, which means that we again lost time packing our stuff to move to the other room. However, when we were ready to move (we discussed the specific time before), our room was not ready and we also couldn't stay in the first room because of the other guests who arrived in this room. They suggested us to wait again ... . So eventually after we were completely devastated, they gave us another ready room (why they didn't do it right away is a question).

The staff starting with Dwayne Johnson. Manager very helpful in all aspects of your stay. Any issues contact him. Info to contact in side of door. Getting wifi on your phone is on 2 laminated sheets with diagrams of your surroundings. The office staff are the friendliest The cleaning staff are the best. Just ask for extra towels + toilet paper wash cloth they got your. Now if you need laundry done its $10 for wash $10 to dry. Use debit/ credit card. Learn that US money is worth more than Barbados money. so get familiar with that. Their is a restaurant on property and others done the street. Make sure your get to use local ways to go in town it runs about $7 barbados per person have exact amount they only take their money. Check around for prices they vary. People are nice. When going to a** always be aware of your surroundings don't show what you take out just fold and put away. Your being charged for using their a** machine. It will appear on your bank statements. The food its great try different things. Tour the island have fun.

Tucked away in Dover Gardens at the bottom of the St Lawrence gap is a little gem of a hotel called the BLR beach resort. All the rooms are spacious and fully equipped. The staff are very attentive and gave me a worry free vacation. I cooked, I swam, I slept, I was truly sated by the time I left...hats off and thank you! Andrew Wilson Montreal