The House By Elegant Hotels - All-Inclusive, Adults Only Saint James, Saint James - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

Paynes Bay, Saint James, Barbados, BB24023

The House By Elegant Hotels is an all-inclusive resort exclusively for adults, set against the backdrop of the pristine Caribbean Sea. The resort features a beautifully designed multi-purpose living room area and elegant limestone deck leading directly to a long beach of soft sand. It is renowned for its exceptional service and unique offerings, including complimentary jet-lag massages and Champagne at breakfast. This luxury ocean retreat is designed with romance in mind, making it an ideal choice for honeymooners and those seeking a tranquil getaway.

Location

The House By Elegant Hotels is located approximately 25 km from Grantley Adams International Airport, making it easily accessible for visitors. It is about a 20-minute drive from the capital of Bridgetown and is surrounded by landmarks like Sandy Lane Beach and Holetown Beach. The resort's beachfront setting offers a stunning view of the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea, creating a picturesque environment for relaxation.

Rooms

The resort offers 34 stylish bedrooms, including 22 junior suites, equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs with cable channels and minibars. Many units boast balcony sea views, enhancing the luxurious experience. Each suite is spacious and features air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and free toiletries, creating a comfortable environment for guests.

Eat & Drink

Onsite dining includes a restaurant serving a remarkable buffet breakfast with a variety of options such as croissants, pastries, and eggs cooked to order. Guests can enjoy signature dishes inspired by local cuisine at Daphne's, which is known as one of the best places to dine on the island. The resort ensures that every meal is a special experience, with options available through room service.

Leisure & Business

The resort provides a wide range of leisure facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, a spa with on-request massage treatments, and complimentary water sports such as snorkeling and sailing. The beach and pool service caters to guests' needs with treats like iced lollies. A visit to the spa offers relaxation through various body treatments and facials, enhancing the overall wellness experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite Adults only

Max:

2 persons

50 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Balcony

Air conditioning

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Junior Suite Adults only

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2 persons

50 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Balcony

Air conditioning

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King Room Adults only

Max:

2 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Balcony

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City Center

Saint James 2.4 mi

Airports

Grantley Adams International (BGI) 15.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Spa Treatments

“The jet lag massage was absolutely marvelous, providing a truly rejuvenating experience that exceeded my expectations.” view full review

Stunning Sea Views

“Our room offered amazing sea views, making our stay even more nice and enhancing our relaxation.” view full review

Delicious Breakfasts

“Breakfast was good, featuring a lovely selection of fresh fruits and smoothies, plus the added touch of champagne was a wonderful surprise.” view full review

Inviting Poolside

“The pool area was inviting with comfortable sun beds readily available, providing a perfect space for lounging and enjoying the sun.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Adults only
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Snorkeling

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Night club
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Paynes Bay, Saint James, Barbados, BB24023

Map view

Paynes Bay, Saint James, Barbados, BB24023

City landmarks

Beach

Sandy Lane Beach

5000 ft

Mall

Cave Shepherd Sunset Crest Shopping Mall

1.1 mi

The Chattel Village St. James

Best of Barbados Gift Shop

1.6 mi

Beach

Holetown Beach

1.6 mi

Store

Massy Stores

1.6 mi

Church

St. James Parish Church

2.0 mi

Batts Rock Bay

1.7 mi

Golf Course

Sandy Lane

1.6 mi

Mall

Limegrove Luxury Shopping

1.7 mi

Batts Rock

HappyDaze Catamaran Barbados

1.6 mi

Holetown monument

1.7 mi

Trents St.James

Team Baywatch Watersports

2.0 mi

Beth & Tracie

1.8 mi

Folkestone Marine Park and Museum

2.1 mi

Gordon Cummins Hwy

Nelson Mandela Freedom Park

2.0 mi

Garden

Petrea Gardens

2.2 mi

Shopping Area

The Walk Shopping Plaza Barbados

2.0 mi

Paradise Beach

2.2 mi

2 Edgehill Heights

Earthworks Pottery

2.5 mi

Barbados

D'Arcy Scott Roundabout

2.3 mi

Beach

Colony Club Beach

2.3 mi

Black Point

Black Point Tunnel

2.3 mi

Market

Massy Stores SuperCentre Warrens

2.4 mi

Heron Bay

2.3 mi

Museums

Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum

2.5 mi

Church

Word Alive Christian Centre

2.3 mi

Freshwater Bay

2.4 mi

Mall

The Dome Mall

2.5 mi

Mall

PriceSmart

2.5 mi

Nearby

Beach

Paynes Bay

1500 ft

Restaurants

Daphne's

700 ft

Hwy 1

The Roti Den

100 ft

Prospect Road

De Clay Oven

400 ft

Highway 1 Paynes Bay

Nancy's Bar

600 ft

Off Highway 1

Fish, Fish and more Fish

0 ft

Restaurant

Tapestry Restaurant

900 ft

Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels

Roti Hut

1200 ft

Highway 1

Cliffside Restaurant and Bar

1500 ft

Derricks St. James

The Cliff

1500 ft

Derricks St. James

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

70%

liked the resort and would come back again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.3

Location

9.3

Service

6.3

Dining

6.8

George

United States of America, January 2025

7.6/10

We recently had a wonderful stay at the hotel, enjoying a spacious ocean-view suite. The breakfast was delicious and had a lot of variety, which I loved. However, I was disappointed by the lack of hot tubs and found the layout of the bathrooms a bit outdated. Also, securing beach chairs was quite competitive, which could be frustrating on busier days.

Rooms

7.0

The suite we stayed in was spacious and had a lovely view, but the bathrooms felt a bit dated and could use some modernization.

Service

7.0

The staff was generally pleasant, but I wished they would have been more attentive when it came to taking drink orders on the beach.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, right on the beach with comfortable sunbeds available.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast had a wide selection that was consistently delicious, but lunch options could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were decent, although the absence of a hot tub was a letdown. The pool area was enjoyable.

Sean

United States of America, November 2024

7.0/10

We had an overall pleasant stay at The House, with a cozy atmosphere and accommodating staff. The rooms were spacious, but some areas need updating, especially the bathrooms. The dining options were good, but we encountered some inconsistency in service. Overall, it’s a nice place, but it could benefit from a refurbishment and better scheduling for amenities like massages.

Rooms

6.0

Our room was spacious and functional, but it felt dated. We had a ground floor garden room, which was a bit gloomy and could use some upgrades, especially in the bathroom.

Service

7.0

The staff were lovely and attentive most of the time, but we did feel some inattention, especially regarding drink service by the beach.

Location

9.0

The location was breathtaking, right on the beach with beautiful scenery, although securing a sunbed can be quite competitive.

Dining

7.0

Dining was generally good, with solid lunch options and a delightful breakfast selection, but the buffet dinners felt a bit lazy.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were adequate, but the pool needs some updating and there could be improvements to lounge chair availability.

Kevin

United States of America, November 2024

8.2/10

Staying at The House was an absolutely wonderful experience. The personal touch from the staff made it feel like a home away from home. The location right on the beach is just breathtaking and really adds to the overall vibe. The only downside was the need to go to the bar for drinks while lounging on the beach, which disrupted the otherwise relaxed atmosphere a bit.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and comfortable, with a stunning sea view. I felt it had all the essentials we needed, but it could benefit from a bit of modernization.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive and friendly, but there were times when I had to go to the bar myself for drinks. Overall, it was good but not perfect.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic—right on the beach with beautiful views. It made every moment spent there feel special.

Dining

7.0

Dining was enjoyable, especially the breakfasts with fresh options, but some lunches were just average.

Facilities

9.0

Facilities were excellent, with a lovely pool area and great options for water sports. It felt truly luxurious.

Juliet

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.6/10

This hotel has a charming, shabby chic vibe right on the beach, complemented by exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere. The food was good, particularly the vegetarian options. However, I did encounter some inconsistencies with service at times, which detracted from the overall experience. The rooms were functional but a bit dated, and I had an unfortunate experience with noise from the bar one night.

Rooms

6.0

While my room was functional, it felt a bit dated, and there was also some loud music coming from the bar that disrupted my peace.

Service

7.0

The service was mostly excellent, however, there were moments where we had to get up for our drinks, which was a bit frustrating.

Location

10.0

The location is breathtaking, with comfy sunbeds right by the beach, making it a wonderful place to relax.

Dining

7.0

Dining was a mixed bag; the food was good but could have had more variety, especially for lunch.

Facilities

8.0

The beach facilities were lovely, although the overall offerings felt a bit limited compared to what I was expecting.

Greg

United States of America, October 2024

6.6/10

Our stay at The House was quite mixed. While the location was breathtakingly beautiful and right on the beach, the rooms felt dated and offered a few surprises. We enjoyed the service provided by the staff, who were genuinely kind and helpful, but the dining experience left a bit to be desired. Overall, it was good value for money, but some areas definitely need improvement.

Rooms

6.0

We stayed in room 374, which was functional but dated. It served its purpose, but it could use some renovations. Despite booking a larger room, our garden-facing room didn’t provide any sea view, which was disappointing.

Service

7.0

The staff were lovely and made an effort to check in on us, but there were moments when we felt overlooked, especially when it came to getting drinks while lounging on the beach.

Location

10.0

The location is simply wonderful—directly on the beach with comfy sunbeds. It’s a perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun.

Dining

5.0

Dining was just okay; lunch choices were acceptable, but I expected more, especially for dinner. The options felt limited rather than luxurious.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were satisfactory, but they lacked modern touches. The gym equipment was underwhelming and could use a serious upgrade.

Mike

United States of America, October 2024

6.2/10

The hotel had a warm welcome upon arrival and was certainly luxurious in appearance, but the rooms left something to be desired as they felt outdated. While the service was attentive at times, there were moments when it was hard to find someone to assist us. The location near the beach was fantastic, yet the sun beds were often claimed by other guests early in the morning. Overall, it was a lovely vacation, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations for a 5-star experience.

Rooms

6.0

We were given a garden room that, while nice, felt outdated and not at a 5-star standard. The bathroom especially needed modernizing.

Service

5.0

Service was mixed; while the cleaning staff were friendly, it was often challenging to find an ambassador when needed.

Location

8.0

The location was wonderful and provided easy access to the beach, but the limited availability of sun beds was frustrating.

Dining

7.0

Breakfasts were pleasant with champagne served, but there could have been a wider selection and more efficient service.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities, like the small bar area, left a bit to be desired; it lacked atmosphere and options for leisure activities.

Naomi

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.2/10

I had high hopes for my stay at the hotel, especially given the charming concept of feeling at home. While I loved the atmosphere and the friendly interactions with staff, it couldn't make up for a few issues we encountered, particularly around service and facilities. The location is beautiful with nice beach access, but the experience was marred by certain shortcomings, especially regarding the quality and availability of basic amenities.

Rooms

6.0

Our room was spacious but lacked a proper sea view despite being booked as a larger option.

Service

5.0

Staff were friendly but often hard to find, which affected our overall service experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated right on the beach with comfortable sun beds.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast was enjoyable with delicious options, but the evening meals felt a bit lazy with buffet-style service.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities needed maintenance, especially the pool which was missing tiles.

Harper

United Kingdom, August 2024

7.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, where the staff genuinely aimed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The beach was stunning, and lounging there was a delight. However, the rooms could use some refreshing, and I did encounter noisy nights from the bar. Despite this, the experience was overall very enjoyable, and I appreciated the genuine friendliness of the staff.

Rooms

7.0

The room was functional but dated, not offering the sea view I hoped for despite being the size I booked. It was clean and comfortable, though.

Service

6.0

The service was a mixed bag; while the staff were eager to help and check on us, I found some inattention when it came to drink service while lounging at the beach.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, with comfortable sunbeds and direct beach access, allowing for a lovely experience.

Dining

8.0

Dining was generally good, though lunch could use improvement. I particularly enjoyed the dinner options, which were wonderful and not just buffets.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were nice and appropriate for a relaxed holiday vibe, but some updating would enhance the overall experience.

David

United Kingdom, August 2024

6.8/10

I had a very mixed experience at this hotel. On one hand, the location was absolutely stunning, right on the beach with breathtaking views. The room decor for my birthday was a lovely touch, but the check-in process was a hassle with issues regarding charges and dirty rooms. The food was decent but not the best for vegetarians, and the service was inconsistent. Overall, it has potential, especially for beach lovers, but there are definitely some areas that need improvement.

Rooms

5.0

I initially received a dirty room full of bugs, which was really disappointing. After waiting a couple of hours, they changed my room to one that was much cleaner and more comfortable, but it still felt dated.

Service

6.0

Service was hit or miss. While some staff members were great, others seemed inattentive and often forgot our orders, making it frustrating to get drinks while lounging.

Location

10.0

The location is breathtaking, right on the beach and perfect for sunset views. The sunbeds were comfortable, and the ambiance is just lovely.

Dining

6.0

Dining was just okay. While there were classic dishes, the vegetarian options were limited, and I preferred eating out at nearby restaurants.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel has nice facilities, but sometimes felt underwhelming considering the all-inclusive price.