Golden Sands Hotel

The overall dining experience was very unpleasant. I found a hair in my food, which was incredibly off-putting and unacceptable. The pie had a sour, almost spoiled taste that made it inedible. While the chicken was the only part of the meal that was somewhat decent, it wasn’t enough to make up for the rest of the issues. I expected much better quality.

Telephoned to book a table but was told fully booked. Arrived and place half empty. Why couldn't we stay for an hour only! Got a takeaway, Souse was way TOO SALTY again. Black pudding was lovely though and staff friendly. Please cut down on the unnecessary salt. Will go back in 2 weeks to see if it's still salty. If so I'll be done with the souse there!

We have booked Golden Sands Hotel just two days before travelling to Barbados as it was last minute trip and to be honest we were a bit worried as we have seen terrible reviews about this hotel just before we got there but decided to give it a go.|We usually stay in 5* hotels in Europe so we have had very low expectations , all we needed was to have a clean room at this point- we arrived to the hotel and staff were very nice and I did mention that we are a bit worry about our room as we seen last minute reviews the lady at reception told as she will do her best to give us good room and she kept her promise! We have had side sea view and it was just amazing ! The room itself was a bit old fashioned and basic but plenty of space but super clean! We have had room clean bedsheets changed on regular basis and there was a lot of polite staff walking around so if you needed anything you could just ask! The pool was clean and just perfect for small family , never overcrowded.|The only advise is to revamp restaurant it does look dated and empty , we have had breakfast in there and it was delicious just needed to be more looked after.||To be honest hotel exceeded our expectations, would definitely recommend, thank you Golden Sands.

Good location and excellent staff especially the housekeeping services. We stayed for 2 months (Feb and March 2023) and were treated royally by Michelle and her staff. Many staff went out of their way to make our stay pleasurable. Only down side is restaurant service is very slow but that is a thing in Barbados as no one seems to be in a hurray even to serve you, plus they say they they have a gym/workout room but its open to the salt air and nothing works at all which is a shame and the most disappointing aspect of our stay. Other than that we had a positive experience.

Thoroughly enjoyed souse Saturday with my in laws at Golden Sands. The wait staff are always moving, very efficient and courteous. The karaoke was ... karaoke lol. Seriously though it was good and nice to see those that are clearly regulars enjoy themselves so much. The souse was great, well seasoned and salted. The pudding was perfect.

Golden Sands, “ More Like a Nightmare!||If I could give this place zero stars, I would. This is hands down the filthiest hotel I’ve ever stepped foot in.||Bugs in the bed. Cockroaches on the floor. Lizards in the room. I had to change rooms immediately because the bed linen was crawling with insects. The patio window was so filthy you could barely see out - they only cleaned the part not covered by the curtain!||The whole place looked like it hadn’t been updated since the 1960’s, stippled walls, ancient furniture, and a kitchen so poorly equipped that even washing detergent was nowhere to be found. No hot water in the shower, kitchen, or hand basin. Towels? More like disgusting rags. Sheets? Crumpled and refused to be ironed.||The staff were a joke. One housemaid, Ester, blatantly asked me, “What you going to give me? Are you rich?” and lingered around waiting for a tip. Meanwhile, Brenda at reception was the only one with an ounce of decency, apologizing as I waited two days for a toaster.||The dirt was unreal. My patio door was so clogged with grime that I had to use cooking spray to open it and when it finally moved, it screeched against the filth. Walking barefoot? Forget it. My feet turned black instantly.||To top it all off, the place reeked of an overpowering lavender stench, clearly trying (and failing) to cover up the filth. I left covered in bug bites and couldn’t escape fast enough.||This wasn’t just a bad hotel, it was an absolute disgrace. Grottie Sands! ||Avoid at all costs!

Best pudding and souse on a Saturday morning. Take away sweetbread was also delicious. Make sure to put it your reservation though.

I came to this place for a two-week holiday with my son, who’s 11 just before Christmas. We arrived late but got a warm welcome at the reception and were shown to our room that was exceptionally large and very clean.|After a long journey we were extremely tired and hungry and went to the restaurant and were told that the menu would be limited at that hour. But both the chicken and shrimp pastas were delicious! Happy to get such good food at a late hour!||Our luggage got lost on the way, but we got tons of help from people around us. We got to borrow a charger for our mobiles from the reception and Brenda helped us trying to get in contact with the airline. What hit me the most was how helpful everyone at the hotel was. Not only during the hunt for our luggage but during our entire stay.||The room was spacious and very clean. We had a nice cooking corner with all the kitchenware we needed. Because the portions from the restaurant were huge we could easily put the leftovers in the spacios fridge and warm up them up for lunch in the microwave the following day. ||The room had a nice balcony with both pool and sea views. It was nice to enjoy breakfast with a good book on the sunny balcony and then move forwards to the beach which is located just steps from the hotel entrance. The hotel provided us with clean beach towels every day, no hassle with towel cards etc.||The beach outside the hotel was fabulous. It was extremely quiet so we got the entire beach to ourselves during the most hectic travel season! Now what are the odds for that!? Water is clear and swimming is good. There are some rocks on the bottom at some points though so if the sea is rough and the waves get high the water gets blurred and you can’t see the rocks I’d suggest you wear swimming shoes, as I did. Problem solved.||The pool at the hotel was well maintained as the rest of the area. There are some sun loungers you can use free of charge, of course. But it was always very quiet there so no trouble getting your seat under the sun. Or in shadow, if you prefer that.||The area is somewhat remote, which we loved. It was quiet (apart from the rooster at 3.30 a.m. so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper) and perfect for a relaxing time. The only backside of it would be that there are no other restaurants nearby. But looking from the bright side, the restaurant at the hotel has excellent food! We were more than happy with the food we ate there. The fish market in Oistins is about 15 minutes walk from the hotel. Fresh food served at a reasonable price. Try the grilled mahi mahi at De Red Snapper and I promise you’ll come back for more!|The supermarket (Massey) is about 10 minutes walk from the hotel. That’s also where the nearest ATM is located. And if you want to go to Bridgetown or some other beaches nearby the minivans run non-stop outside the hotel. The fee for the minivans is 3,50 BBD each way, make sure to have the exact amount as no change is given.||We used a local taxi driver for our trips to Harrison’s cave and airport and he was actually the person who recovered our missing luggage with his connections. Such a kind person and a perfect driver who’s corteous and friendly. If you need a really good and reliable taxi driver, please do contact Adrian at +1(246)238-0589.||Oh yes, my son loved the free WiFi that worked flawlessly during our entire stay. And I loved the AC that did miracles in our room. And yes nr 2, not a single bug in sight during our stay. Just the usual mosquitos so bring the repellent!||I wish to return to Golden Sands!