"A swanky all-inclusive on Barbados’s low-key south coast that favors contemporary style and social programming across 116 fuchsia- and blue-accented suites. The eight-story resort features three pools (including a rare rooftop pool), four restaurants, a large spa with the island’s only hammam, complimentary local culture classes, and lively events such as a monthly Bubbles & Brunch and an upcoming Rum Bar." - Laura Begley Bloom
"Contemporary luxury infused with colorful Caribbean vibes, featuring vibrant pink and orange pool umbrellas, a rooftop pool with striking ocean views, and a full-service Acqua Spa on the 8th floor that houses the island's only hammam — a blend of lively beach-club energy and spa-focused relaxation." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"02 Beach Club & Spa in Barbados has an in-house menopause specialist and works with the nearby Bioconnect Medical Centre, one of the few clinics in the world specializing in perimenopause and menopause."
"Top amenities included: Chef-driven dining, mixologist-prepared cocktails, modern designWhat’s nearby: The O2 Beach Club & Spa is in St. Lawrence Gap, a popular area for shopping, dining, nightlife—don't miss the rotis at Lisa's Doubles This chic all-inclusive resort made its debut in 2021, showing off pops of vibrant colors in the modern lobby and room designs. The O2 Beach Club & Spa is a food lover’s paradise with five chef-driven dining options, along with a “culinary concierge,” whose entire job is to provide and recommend the best dining experiences in Barbados. Cool off in one of the property’s three pools: the adults-only pool, the main pool with its two swim-up bars, or the rooftop splash pool where you can grab a drink while you watch the sunset." - Scott Bay
"Enjoy jerk chicken skewers and fish tacos alongside mojitos and white rum old-fashioneds at H2O, one of O2 Beach Club’s two swim-up bars. The adult-only pool is the perfect place to people watch while spending an afternoon relaxing and trying some of the island’s renowned rums."