Cobblers Cove

Marlon Jones

The best down time I have experienced in many years of travel. Exquisite views, peaceful and a lovely "genteel" atmosphere. Outstanding, unobtrusive service and a special mention of General Manager Joanna, a rare combination of friendly and highly efficient.

Nicole HEBRON

My friend and I are in our 30's visiting from NYC. We discovered this very charming hotel online and where captivated by the images and offering this property is marketing. We love that this was by an area where the sea turtles frequently can be swimming and the water is crystal clear blue. A Charming Boutique Stay with Room for Improvement: The Property & Ambiance: This is a picturesque, boutique-style hotel with lush landscaping, thoughtful decor, and a charming, tropical atmosphere. It reminded us a bit of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, but more relaxed and laid-back. The grounds are well maintained, and the beach area offers stunning views and clear blue water—some of the bluest we saw in Barbados. One thing to note: the beach loungers are not directly on the sand, but there is a stairway nearby to access the water for swimming. Bird droppings occasionally appeared on some cushions, a reality of the natural setting, though the staff did make an effort to clean and replace them regularly. Spa Experience: This is one area that really needs improvement. The property does not offer a full-service spa. There is only one massage therapist on-site, and appointments were fully booked by the time we arrived—even though we had tried to arrange treatments in advance via email and were encouraged to book upon arrival. This was disappointing. We ultimately booked a mobile service (“Massage on Wheels”) with the hotel’s permission. That experience was excellent—professional and relaxing. We highly recommend Cobblers Cove consider expanding their wellness offerings to include a proper spa facility. Service & Staff: Service was a bit inconsistent and often slow—definitely “island time.” There wasn’t much proactive hospitality. For example, no one ever came around to offer drinks or food poolside—we had to get up and search for someone or go to the bar ourselves each time. Staff attitudes varied. Some were warm and friendly—Dameon was particularly cheerful and helpful. However, others, particularly some older staff, came across as disengaged or even dismissive. One moment at the bar stood out: after placing an order, I overheard staff laughing and was told it was an “inside joke,”... One time an older staff member said something after I asked for something at the bar. And then they said something quickly and then bar tenders where laughing & I said what's so funny...and they said oh nothing "its an inside joke" ..but the locals at the bar sitting there where laughing too..so it couldn't have been just an inside joke.I am all for joking, laughing, and having an enjoyable time. But, If your not laughing with guests & they have to ask and you say it's an "inside joke" then they feel your laughing at them or complaining about them this is a really unprofessional behavior esp. as a more senior employee. It left me feeling not so great. Portal: The booking/reservation portal never worked for us, which made planning ahead frustrating. If functional, this would significantly improve guest experience and organization.

lianne stubbs

We had the best time here, the decore, the rooms, the food, the staff, literally everything was so gorgeous. We love boutique hotels, and this has been one of our favourites so far. The entertainment on the evening is subtle and very classy. Again, we like nice background noise, rather than in your face. The staff make it overall, they are all local staff and thier chilled energy and way off life is definitely helps you unwind. The view for breakfast is breathtaking, and the food is so fresh. I highly recommned this hotel.

Astra Kurme

Very uninterested staff, almost arrogant waiters. Most kind and nice were guys at the bar. Clean and comfortable rooms. No guest relations at all. Breakfast poor and greedy - buffet - bread and simple carbs. No fruit. Limited to 2 eggs per person. Looks more like nursery house. Practicality no swimming pool- a little more like a bath was near of the dining area. Souvenir shop mostly closed.

Jim Lynchehaun

Cobbler’s Cove deposit repayment I paid a substantial deposit in March 2024 for a stay at Cobbler’s Cove, Barbados from January into February 2025. Unfortunately due to my wife’s failing health I found it necessary to cancel our holiday. Following a phone call to the hotel from myself, I was assured I had cancelled within the time limit to receive a full refund of the deposit, late November 2024, as I recall. This can be proven to be correct by the email string I have on the subject from the hotel front desk manager. I paid the deposit of £7,856.19 on an HSBC debit card, which shortly after I paid was lost in an ATM machine. The hotel told me payment could only be made to the card which was used to make the original payment. Rather difficult as the card doesn’t exist anymore. Despite me suggesting alternative methods of repayment the hotel has been intransigent in insisting payment can only be made to that card. I asked a pal who was on the island in January 2025 to give a letter I wrote for the attention of the general manager, to the front desk manager. In the letter I suggested payment could be made to my solicitors on the island and they could pay me. Not even a response to the letter!! Early February 2025, I am still nearly £8K out of pocket and no sign of repayment being made. I will now be consulting my solicitors on the island but not before giving a one star review to a hotel I never actually got to stay in. 12/2/25 Update: As well as not replying to the letter that was hand delivered to the general manager via the front desk, the hotel general manager now denies receiving an email from my solicitor. Maybe their IT system is as dodgy as their customer relations!! They now say they will accept certified passport and bank documents from my solicitor if couriered to them. I'm not holding my breath but hopefully this will do the trick. 14/2/25 Update: The general manager having received the documentation I refer to above - certified copies of passport and bank statement - has now referred my repayment to the accounts department; they want more documentation from my solicitors. Not unreasonable on the face of it, you might say, but it has taken over two and a half months to arrive at this point. Refunds policy, not fit for purpose, springs to mind. I will have my solicitor present the further documents they want and wait to see what further hoops they wish me to jump through. 21/2/25 Update: Received full refund of deposit. Yipee!! You have been warned, it's easier to pay Cobbler's Cove than it is to get your money back from them, and what you would do if you didn't have a solicitor on the island, God only knows. Partly my mistake for using a debit card instead of a credit card, so I have changed my one star rating to a two. James (Jim) Lynchehaun