Cobblers Cove

We returned to Cobblers Cove after an excellent stay last year, and this time our expectations were exceeded. We were at the hotel when Hurricane Beryl narrowly missed Barbados, but there were full-scale preparations in place. The staff were amazing - they battened down the hatches, cleared everything away and many stayed at the hotel to ensure the guests were looked after. This included Joanna, the General Manager, who postponed her own vacation to stay on duty. Provisions were provided in the room, and the on site generator ensured no power outages. Next day, the team swam full scale into action, getting it all shipshape as if nothing had happened. They were, without exception, magnificent. Throughout our stay, we were well looked after by Gregory, Dee, Virgil and the rest, too numerous to mention. Thanks to all the team for looking after us during what was a difficult time for all Baijans.

We recently stayed at Cobbler’s Cove and are returning visitors to the island. Manager Joanna greeted us on arrival and we were offered cold towels and a lovely rum punch, which was lovely. The suites are generously large, well equipped and well proportioned. The entire place was meticulously clean and tidy, and it was evident that all staff take a lot of pride in the hotel and gardens also. After booking we were a little concerned over some poor reviews for such a premium hotel, but happy to report that there was no need to worry. The laid back relaxed vibe was exactly what we’d hoped for, food and service was excellent, except there were some ‘hiccups’ at breakfast over service, which were quickly resolved and we laughed off being on holiday and Bajan time anyway. There were some particularly helpful staff worth noting, some were great fun to be around too. Special thanks to Gregory, AJ, Pearson, Virgil, Rawle & Ricky. Swimming pool was nice but a little small, but to be honest we spent most days swimming / snorkelling in the sea, including swimming with the local turtles 🐢 neat the breakwater just off the beach. Complimentary afternoon tea was also very popular in the pavilion. Also complimentary was 30mins speedboat ride daily, which needs to be booked in advance and we used to also access other local beaches for a change. Some guests do seem to reserve sunbeds with towels fairly early mornings, but that said, this was not regularly abused and we always found a sunbed with ease when we wanted to The gardens are beautiful and well tended, You also have a wide array of wildlife in these gardens, from hummingbirds, land crabs, mongoose and a troup of green monkeys. Cocktails were really lovely (and also potent, so be warned, particularly the notorious “cobblers cooler”, with added giggles included. The location is absolutely stunning and fabulous, and only a short walk into Speightstown along the beach. We absolutely loved our stay which thoroughly recharged our batteries. A nice touch was the mosquito repellent and plug-in device for mosquitoes in the rooms, but the time of year we went these were not really any issue. The hotel is an absolute gem and a credit to the efforts of Joanna and her whole team.

Small suites with air-conditioned bedrooms. Beautiful tropical gardens with copious loungers, restaurant, and swimming pool adjacent to the beach. Small reefs full of life are accessible for snorkeling directly from the hotel. Kayaks are available from the hotel

Just finishing 10 days in this wonderful hotel. I'm travelling with my husband and twin 17 year old boys. The place is a haven of tranquility with excellent attention to detail. Our 2 bedroom suite was immaculately clean with a wonderful colonial, other worldly appeal. This is not the place to come if you want loud music and round the clock entertainment, but if you want wonderful surroundings, a beautiful beach side location, amazing and attentive staff this is the place to come. Special shout out to the attentive and Professional bar staff, and especially Virgil who we had many the interesting chat over our night caps! Being totally honest, the breakfast was very tasty and varied, but we ate at other restaurants in the area for dinner. But we were always happy to return to our beautiful hotel. Our twin 17 Yr old boys took full advantage of the varied water sports: snorkeling, water skiing , tennis and the gym. All in all we had a wonderful relaxing holiday and can't wait to return.

I was looking forward to stay in this hotel, since it looked beautiful and elegant from the photos and had some great reviews as well. When we arrived my excitement was quickly changed in a disappointment. Our taxi driver that picked us up was a lovely local young lady, that worked with the hotel and she kind of warn us about the hotel prior dropping us off. We were greeted by very unfriendly customer service at the front desk and went to have lunch to wait till our room was ready. The food was actually pretty tasty and fresh, unfortunately the restaurant stuff was one of the most unfriendly and arrogant kind of employees I ever met in a high end establishment. They were acting as if they were doing us a favor by serving us, did not smile and looked very unhappy and uneasy. I’m pretty sure that it’s the management that is probably not training and treating their employees properly and it reflects on their attitude. The whole ambiance of this place was like staying in some old british country club, or nursing home not a tropical island destination Nobody informed us about any activities, spa services, water sports or anything. There was no music playing anywhere and it just felt so dull and boring. Grounds are rather small and it feels crowded, there is not much to see or do. One small pool for many people, I haven’t even used it. The room was nice, kind of outdated, but comfortable, beds and linen was good quality. Nice gardens, decent beach. Snorkeling was not spectacular either, death coral, some fish. Dinner was okay, not a big selection, but tasty. There was a dress code for men and woman, so please don’t forget to bring your trousers and tie to sit by the beach in a tropical heat to have your dinner served by team of sad people on a pink suit with a bow. The only nice thing about this hotel was the historic look and semi nice decor. Will never come back or recommend this hotel to anyone. It’s definitely overpriced, unprofessionally managed establishment. There are many more places to choose from in the area.

We had a two week family (age 10 & two older teenagers) holiday at Cobblers Cove and couldn't recommend it more highly. Everything from our greeting upon arrival, (including correspondence prior to arrival), clean beautiful bedrooms, lovely food, great location, exceptionally beautiful gardens and most importantly ALL the staff are friendly and helpful. All the facilities are great and everything is in good condition and well maintained. We arranged a sailing cruise and deep sea fishing trip with reception which was quick and easy. My husband and son caught a huge King Fish and tentatively took it to the kitchen asking if the chef could cook it. Oh my goodness, he put in so much effort, marinading it all afternoon and preparing an amazing meal for us. The usual watersports are available and I was impressed with the guys working there, very attentive and professional and actually keeping their eye on people out on the water. It's a lovely cosy hotel, not too big not too small, felt very luxurious and relaxing but enough for the kids to entertain themselves with, although to be honest being able to swim with so many fish and turtles right on the beach was enough. The best place we have stayed in Barbados so far so conflicted as don't want it to get too difficult for me to book again!!!! So go somewhere else everyone please :-)

There’s only one Cobbler’s Cove! We absolutely loved our time there and it was great for the adults and the teenagers alike. Delicious food, stunning beach and sunsets and the most beautiful place to be. They also have the best tennis coach I’ve ever had and wonderful staff. It is intimate, charming and the cocktails are the best! It’s probably not for people who want a massive impersonal hotel, but for the discerning traveler, I couldn’t recommend it more highly. Loved the very second!

A Perfect Stay This was our 1st time at Cobblers Cove and everything about our experience was exceptional from the time we arrived until we left. No delay in being taken to our room, our luggage already waiting allowing us to get settled in. The entire place was clean and tidy. The staff takes a lot of pride in the hotel. We had a ocean front room and we loved having a cup of coffee on the deck each morning. The breakfast was amazing as well as our beautifully presented meals. Given the resort is on the west side of the island, the view of the sunsets each night was amazing. We ate dinner in the restaurant and had bar food a couple of times during our stay, both were great. We had a wonderful stay at Cobblers Cove and we'd definitely recommend. A perfect stay.

Beautifully furnished. Looks amazing. Our room was great. But the whole experience was spoilt by patchy service throughout and the fact that we were constantly hassled by certain staff for tips. Generally the more surly and senior the member of staff the more overt the hassling for tips. It was literally relentless towards the end of our stay. This was galling because we did tip throughout our two week stay. It left a really nasty taste and gave the sense a) that tipping was necessary to secure good service and b) that staff were competing for favour and tips rather than working collegiately and c) this was a problem of management: all was not well in the management of the front of house/client facing elements of the operation which seemed very laissez faire.