Radisson Aquatica Resort

Kevin Regis

My stay in Barbados was great. It's a beautiful country, surrounded by stunning blue seas, and I would recommend anyone to visit. However, my experience at the Radisson Hotel was far from satisfactory for several reasons. **Hotel Condition:** Despite the brand name, the hotel was very outdated. It did not live up to the standards one would expect from a Radisson property. **Restaurant Experience:** The restaurant was overpriced, and the food quality was subpar. The eggs tasted like they were made from powder, and the bread seemed to have been frozen and then reheated. I ordered a breakfast burrito, which was quite disgusting. When the waitress noticed I hadn't eaten it, she inquired if I liked it. I politely responded that it didn't taste good and asked for my check. Surprisingly, she still charged me the full $30 for the burrito, without offering any compensation or discount. She only refunded it after I expressed my dissatisfaction directly. **Customer Service:** As we were leaving, an employee (possibly security) asked if we had paid the bill. This was both unprofessional and embarrassing, especially since we had already settled the bill. **Positive Aspect:** The one redeeming quality of the hotel was the ocean view. We enjoyed seeing the horses in the water in the morning, which was very relaxing. **Recommendation:** I would never stay at this Radisson again. I recommend finding a cheaper hotel in the Gap area, which would likely offer a better overall experience and more value for your money. **Advice to Radisson:** As a major hotel chain attracting numerous tourists to Barbados, it's crucial to invest in your infrastructure. Please improve the quality and value of your services to match the expectations of your guests. We spend our hard-earned money to visit your country and also pay a government tax when we leave the hotel. Currently, I would rate my experience at the Radisson as zero stars. Summary While Barbados is a fantastic destination, the Radisson Hotel did not meet expectations in terms of service and quality. I strongly suggest considering alternative accommodations to enhance your stay on this beautiful island.

Sardev Singh

Nice functional hotel in Bridgetown area of Barbados. Hotel has 2 main areas - the main hotel with reception area and some rooms and then a multi-storey block with many additional rooms. I stayed in rooms close to reception and must admit rooms were a bit “old”. Thus is offset by the fact that you pretty much overlook the beach and the “horses” show most mornings. Close proximity to Pebbles beach and the famous CUZZ’s food stand.

Cara Brown

The sandy beach, blue sea and view are incredible. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food was good. Rooms adequate, some areas of the hotel are clearly looking dated. The very end of the pier is run down and not longer accessible but you have a water view from the pier restaurant while eating. Small pool area. Fitness area. Could use a ping pong table or similar. Overall a great affordable holiday.

Joern Schlimm

The evaluation is based on what you get for the (high) price. The hotel belongs to Radisson and charges upscale rates for rooms and breakfast. However, the premises look pretty old and are in urgent need of some TLC. Of course, the location directly on the beach is great, staff was friendly and it's not their fault that the owner let the hotel rot. For a Radisson, I would expect much more. The pool is also really small as is the beach strip that has been allocated to hotel guests (technically, all beaches in Barbados are public). Breakfast is not much but also comes at a premium. Overall, I would recommend to stay at other higher end chains close by until the hotel is refurbished from the ground.

SK

Great location for the beach. Very easy safe access. Staff are friendly and helpful. Generally a tired hotel. Definitely 3star rating only. Spacious clean rooms. Lack some basics like mobile phone usb. Needs an upgrade. Nice outdoor restaurant. A little pricey but top notch food. Small outdoor pool but the beach makes this insignificant. Did b&b basis. Breakfast is good. Upgrade to half-board is expensive. Better to eat dinner locally or individually in the restaurant. Wouldn't say no to returning.