Really enjoyed staying here. Will definitely stay again.

Resort was nice and good value for money spent. Beach was a little small and high tide tended to minimize space in afternoon. Rooms were cleanly and adequate. Spa services were affordable and good value but tended to be fairly busy to schedule. Food choices were good and never usually any wait for seating and nice to have 3 different options for food. Mainly an adults resort which is what we were looking for with limited kids. Location was a little further south of Holetown and not walking distance to shops and such but buses were easily accessible. Resort had power generator issues during our stay and power was intermittent for 2-3 days. Hopefully this is completely resolved. Pools were adequate but small. No view of beach from either pool. Staff was friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation that is affordable with good quality food and don't want to hassle with exploring the island, then this is a good option. We actually enjoyed some of the local restaurants and locales so we probably will not choose an all-inclusive destination on our next trip to Barbados. However, enjoyed our stay with minor deficits.

My boyfriend and I planned to stay two nights in Prospect Bay, and ended up staying for 3. Waves Beach Resort was not only the perfect location for exploring the surrounding countryside and tourist sites, but the owner of the resort was lovely. Bikes and motorbikes for hire, an ample spread for dinner and breakfast, and genuine advice on the best ways to explore UK. They're also extremely helpful in booking trips to other places, and will give you their honest opinion about each option. Hands down one of the best values for the money I've had in a long time.

never in my life, have i ever come across a more attentive staff. If you go to barbados... stay here!

If you're looking for a 5 star resort, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a beautiful resort with excellent food, friendly service and wonderful rooms this is the place you've been searching for! We had a ground floor room with a patio overlooking the ocean. The rooms are clean, somewhat modern and offer many amenities. There are 2 beautiful pools onsite if you're not in the mood for the beach. The staff are friendly and helpful. Whether you want to laze on the beach or explore the island, the staff will help you achieve what you're looking for. The hotel is mostly tiled which makes for a lot of echoes/noise. There are some areas in need of small cosmetic repair, however, it seemed these items were being worked on. Overall, my husband and I enjoyed our visit tremendously, and hope to make regular visits to The Waves Beach Resort!

We very much enjoyed our first visit to Barbados and Waves Beach Resort. The staff was welcoming and friendly and Barbados is breathtaking. Unfortunately, most of the property is arranged for the British...everything from unusable electrical outlets in all of the east wing, to afternoon tea. The meals in the buffet dining room were quite good, but the east wing restaurant and the other a la carte restaurants were not as good and the portions were meager. We enjoyed two dinners out a great deal more.

I really enjoyed staying at the Waves Beach Resort. The hotel was very modern/ art deco and the views were glorious. The room itself was amazing being 2 stories! I've never stayed in a hotel like that before. The food was really good and there were plenty of beverages to go around. I'm not much of a mixed drink person but I liked the extensive drink list and champagne cocktails offered. I also enjoyed the safeness of the hotel/beach areas and the detailed information booklet in our room (really nice for a first timer to Barbados).The only corrective feedback I would have to say is I thought there were quite a few inconsistencies in customer service. Some employees were friendly while others seem to be in auto pilot mode. Nobody was rude in the least but I thought the friendliness would be more consistent throughout the staff. Other than that, I had a great time at Waves and I would stay there again. Thanks! :)

Got an awesome deal through Groupon for a 4 night stay that we couldn't pass up. We had never been to Barbados before and after staying at Waves, I'm sure we will be back. Friendly and helpful staff answered any question and just about any request without always being in your face asking if you needed anything. Made for a relaxing few days lounging on the beach with an endless supply of rum and coke ;)

My husband and I chose to stay at Waves for a week long vacation to Barbados at the end of Oct. Two of my biggest concerns in general about Barbados were safety and cleanliness. I used this as the primary determining factor when it came to our choice of hotel. All things considered, I feel Waves was a great decision! First impression - The airport is simple, clean and easy to navigate. The car rental companies are located outside and easy to find. The rental process is relatively quick and easy. For a US Citizen, I think driving on the opposite side of the road is always a bit stressful and intimidating at first. Don't let that stop you from renting a car. I strongly suggest getting the GPS, it makes it so much easier to get around and eliminates car fights! The hotel itself is smaller and does not offer typical resort curb appeal. It is also located off of a busy road which divides the resort into two sections. The lobby is small, but you will easily find the front desk. Check in was fast and the employees were very kind. Because we checked in late and the restaurants were closed, they sent sandwiches up to our room without us having to ask. Their customer service was refreshing for the Caribbean. Now for my lasting impressions - As mentioned, we are US Citizens. Most guests at this hotel are not. I don't think the nationality of a guest matters, but you find they tend to cater more-so to the UK. Daily tea in the afternoon and 220V outlets in ALL spa side rooms are examples of this. All other outlets in the main building are 110V which is standard in the US. We were originally given a great ocean view room on the spa side of the resort. Luckily we were moved to the main building after voicing the concern. There are not a lot of rooms (smaller hotel), so I'm sure this isn't always an option. Traveling with a converter would be best. I will admit, the rooms in the main building are nicer. Not only is the view more spectacular, but even the building seems to be in better shape, newer. No matter your location, your room will be clean. This we found to be consistent. The spa side also has the whistling frogs, which are loud at night. You can hardly hear them if you are ocean front. The pool is pretty, nice location for relaxing, but a bit cloudy water and floating debris make it uncomfortable for just hanging out in the water. Also, don't worry about crossing the busy road. The locals will stop for you at the crosswalk. Watch the buses, most won't stop. We ate at all of the restaurants, the food is very good, especially at fEast. The only restaurant we didn't care for was Rosso Vivo. The buffets were good, but standard. I would have liked to see a unique morning juice bar or something that would have stepped it up a bit, but it was adequate. Also, no restaurants or buffet is open 24x7. Room service is available, but will run you $5.00USD (plus tip) each time you order and the late night (after 10pm) menu is very limited. Our overall suggestion would be to use the hotel for it's breakfast and book a late dinner. Use the day to explore the island and experience their culture. There is so much to see and do. It's beautiful and safe to explore, just be smart. The locals are great, so kind. We never felt intimidated by our surroundings. Also, stop off at the gas station and fill your fridge with some drinks. Your minibar is only filled every other day and it won't be enough to last you. The bar is open until 11:00, but afterwards you're on your own. Take the free catamaran trip, it's a nice time. It's only 2 hours. We took our own mask and snorkel and wished we would have taken our fins. They do not supply this. The small catamaran is a calm ride up the coast and they'll serve you two drinks. The snorkeling in front of the hotel isn't too bad. We saw a lot of puffer fish, an eel and even had a giant school of fish swim past us a few times. The best location seemed to be to the right of the roped off area in front of the hotel. We also had a Swedish Massage at the Spa. We did the hour long couple massage. The massage itself was wonderful. I usually like a very deep massage, but they had great technique and would rank it as one of my best. The facilities for the couple massage were not the nicest, but again it was clean and not an issue. The hotel is staffed with wonderful people who go out of their way to make you happy. They will get to know you on a personal level, which is far more than we've come to expect at a lot of the destinations we tend to visit. It's a unique island with a lot of personality. If you are debating this hotel or the island, I feel you can't go wrong with either!

I've been wanting to travel to Barbados and saw an offer on Groupon so I took it. Barbados itself is wonderful - clean, friendly, safe, warm. The resort shared the same characteristics. On top of that it was secluded and offered a lot of privacy for couples. This is not a resort for kids. The food was fantastic, especially for an all inclusive. The drinks were strong and plentiful. The only drawback was that it was a 20 - 25 minute ride to Bridgetown. Other than that, I would definitely go back.

The majority of staff were great. Delores in housekeeping was so excellent she should be a manager. She made sure our needs were always met even if they were outside of her primary responsibilities in housekeeping. One of the bartenders and one of the younger male waitstaff was a bit brusque and rude. The bathroom in 302 has no outlet for hairdryers or shavers. The other outlets were inconveniently placed.

We had a wonderful, relaxing time at Waves. The beach was breathtaking. Our minor complaints include: we were hoping for more variety in the menus and were disappointed that the menu in the restaurants did not change during the time that we were there. We also did not ever have our mini bar refilled, this was not a big issue and I'm sure it would have been done if we had asked. Our room was perfect, clean and a good size. Our spa treatment was also wonderful. We especially enjoyed the complimentary catamaran cruise and the use of the water sports equipment. We hope to come again in the future.

When our original travel plans were derailed by Hurricane Irene, I had to call on three separate days before I was able to get in touch with the right person at Waves to confirm that I could reschedule our stay for later in the week, but once I was able to reach them, they were very easy-going about our date change.
The check-in process was quick and easy and within 10 minutes of arrival, my husband and I were snuggled into our room. We were on the adults-only Spa block of the resort, and our room was cozy with a semi-private porch area looking out to the garden and pool. We loved everything about our room except the shower and toilet. There was NO water pressure which made it unbelievably difficult to wash my hair, which is thick but not very long. It usually took about three flushes to clear the toilet of the simplest waste.
The other thing about our room was the power. We're American and when we did our research on Barbados, everything said the island uses US power outlets and we wouldn't need to bring any adapters. However, the spa block at Waves is on UK power, which was not made known to us before our arrival and finding that type of adapter on the island was literally impossible. Luckily, the main block was on US power, so we were able to charge our camera at the front desk. Just be prepared if you're traveling from the US and staying in the Spa!
The staff at the resort is exceptionally friendly and helpful, and I was almost always greeted by my name even when there were different people at the desk. It was like Cheers! The restaurant food was incredible and the ambiance is very romantic for dinner and laid back for lunch and breakfast. We tried all three restaurants for dinner and the only one we found lacking was Rosso Vivo, where the service was so slow that we ended up leaving before anyone even made it to us to take our dessert order. The food there was good, but not spectacular as it was at Seascapes and fEast. Tip: If you eat at fEast for dinner and they have the bbq pulled pork listed as a starter, ORDER IT! It's a sushi roll, and it was the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. Ever. Even my husband who doesn't like sushi wanted more.
I could go on and on and on about this place because I really enjoyed my stay. Our trip was far too short, and I would definitely go back to the Waves Beach Resort.

We got this deal through Groupon and it was pretty good considering the cost. Rooms were very nice, spa treatment was good and staff was friendly. The beach area was a little small and the pools were nowhere near the beach, but overall a pretty good deal. I have def been to nicer resorts, but all in all, pretty good.

The best all inclusive I've stayed at in Barbados, food was the best, service excellent......would recommend it to anyone, we received much more than expected..

This was my first time in Barbados, I loved everything. The hotel was a good 3*. The rooms were clean but basic. The food was excellent. It was a very relaxing holiday and I cant wait to go back there.

we went in august it was excellent. staff make holiday as enjoyed and the kid was good if what a bit for yourself.

The Escape at Prospect was the most relaxing experience we ever had. All meals provided. Clean, neat rooms, great facilities, excellent front desk and bar staff {would love to call names but don't want to call wrong}, accessible shopping.
Met an adorable couple as well, we still keep in touch!
Food was magnificent, variety of drinks was great.
Only had one bad experience at the beach with an uninformed beach staff member, very upsetting, but wasn't enough to spoil our week. Improvements needed where due.
We really look forward to returning to the upgraded facilities sometime once life permits us. Keep it up!

Just got back from another fantastic holiday at this hotel, the staff are amazing and Kenny and Ronnie are the best barmen on the island, cant wait to go back next year when the hotel has been refurbished.

what more could i ask for, a beautiful bijoux hotel nestling next to a white sanded beach where i could watch catch of the day being caught by local fishermen in their small boats,only a wade away from my table,bliss after the rush and rats of London!!! friendly ,polite and attentive staff,made me feel more than welcome,as a women of a certain age traveling alone i could not reccomend this hotel more highly,i felt safe and comfortable,with no hassles. I will most certainly return to Escape.

Just back from a week at the Escape Hotel & Spa. Our second visit and everything was beyond our expectations. My wife had an accident on the second day in the car park of the Spa section, spraining her ankle badly in a rainwater gully. The hotel staff were immediately on the scene and Cherri-Ann gave first-aid assistance and all the staff were constantly asking after my wife's condition. Sandra Bellman, Guest Services Manager, was really efficient and helpful. They recommended a medical centre in Holetown, which was excellent and everything was done to make the remaining stay at the hotel comfortable and enjoyable. Wheelchair access was a little difficult but help was always available. Super stay in a De Luxe room with everything superb.
A minor matter, it would be even better if it was Non-Smoking!

added one earlier
forgot to mention third time at escape hotel and spa
go to see same faces again

once agian everyone enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed yours

regards

escape hotel and spa barmy army

just got back
best ever holiday
met plenty of fellow cricket supporters and formed the escape hotel and spa barmy army
hopefully no-body offended by the antics
thanks to all staff especially sandra / michelle / ronnie / wendell / kennie / victor
hopefully see you all soon

we stayed at the gap last month for one week, 2 adults 2 boys aged 6 and 8, we had a great time the Hotel was basic and worth the 3 stars, our room was extremely large with a separate bedroom for us, much bigger than expected clean and well kept by housekeeping staff. the food was good, the beach was amazing, water lovely and warm and plenty of beds and umbrellas, if you take a trip recommend the Turtle Man that comes on the beach, took us to the shipwreck and to swim with the turtles, it was far cheaper and far better than the hotel or virgin trip.

6th time at this fantastic hotel, everything you want to totally unwind. Helen, Jeff,mark, tamika and all the staff are brilliant, will miss Grantham who has just retired a true gentleman and always has a smile and nice word to say. well Im not bothered as we are going out there next week and septembers is already booked.

We came here to get married last year. We were not sure what to expect after reading different reviews but it turned out to be the best holiday ever. We arrived late at night and a table was booked for our tea so we didn't miss out on food and the next day when we woke up refreshed we were welcomed with the beautiful scenery outside our window.

Food was delicious and you never went hungry or thirsty. They even put on snacks in the afternoon at aroung 4pm which is worth knowing about if you get a bit peckish.

The beach was beautiful with a beach bar at hand. Snorkells, canoes and catamarans are available to take out for a bit of fun. The snorkelling is well worth a go as the fish you see are amazing. A local boat trip was also available with the hotel on a Sunday. He was great and took you along the coast to go swimming with the turtles. This is a great experience and you don't need to be able to swim.

There is a spa and large pool across the road. This is very peaceful with co

I got married on the 5th Sept at the hotel. Twelve of us went out and I had an amazing day it was so relaxing - it was just magic. This hotel offers you great food, good entertainment and a safe enviornment. I would love to go back one day to stay here a re-live out time in paradise.
Paul and Pamela Jackson

Fantasic hotel, 12 of us went out 4 my brothers wedding, which was BRILLIANT.(definitely recommend this hotel 4 getting married).
We brought the kids and they loved it. The food was delicious, especially Cherlyl's EGGS. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view room which was lovely as you could watch the sunset from your room. I would definitely go back and bring the kids, I found the hotel very safe 4 kids and the staff couldnt do enough 4 you.

Just returned from a fantastic week at Escape the Gap Hotel. Food, service, accomodation were fantastic, all the staff were extremely friendly and would certainly recommend this hotel to anyone. Great value for money.

We had 10 days of heaven, ocean view to die for. It was the best holiday in yrs. Michelle and Kevin on reception were great, they kept us informed about our delay back far more than the rep (if you ever saw the rep). Island safari is a must, never laughed so much. You get use to the birds in the morning and frogs at night! Rally team did good too. Fabulous people, memories and photos, We will return.

We had the best time ever - getting married at the Escape & Spa was magical - we couldn't have wished for a better day. Our wedding co-ordinator, Cherry-Ann, was absolutely fantastic - she just made things happen !!! what a gem. We had 10 guests with us who all had such a great time and some are planning a return trip. We'll definitely be back to celebrate an anniversary (or two). Thank you soooo much to everyone there who made our wedding day and stay such a special time - we'll never forget it. We watch the video over and over just so we don't forget - how could we.

Loved the holiday overall, Food spot on, never fighting for a table at anytime and the set meals were truly 4* We where worried by the comments to the birds, but don't leave your table 'unmanned' and you're fine and the birds don't come out at night so your evening meal is 'bird free' We didn't know that our daughter couldn't use the pool in the Spa area and the other pool is small, but once we over came our initial disappointment everything else was great. Great beach and never a problem getting a spot on the beach. Book the glass bottom boat rather than the Rep excursions, its much better value and the rum punch is great. Will come back to this hotel.

we had a great time met some nice people food , room ,staff ,bar, beach all great love the
attitude , relaxed , polite and welcoming.
Struggling to find anything to match it
this year, 2nd visit . 1st visit on honeymoon
10 years ago and experienced the same . A job well done guys thank you

My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and what a fabulous place it is. Staff very helpful and friendly. Location and food excellent. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wishing to get away from it all!

Mr and Mrs T Sharp

just arrived home, would like to thank kevin and ronnie from the bar in the seascape,cheryl the cook doing breakfast,tanya just to mention a few,the spa was very good,the pool in the main hotel was very poor,was,nt cleaned properly,but the pool at the spa was very good,the beach was very good to plenty beds and umbrellas

we have just returned and we have to say, it was the best holiday we've had, the hotel was perfect in every way, the staff was so helpful and friendly too. its in a great location and the beach was wonderful, we have made some really good friends with the locals, and we will DEFINATELY be booking next year and possibly be having our wedding there,cant wait to see everyone again.

I have just returned from Barbados and thought the Escape hotel and Spa was brilliant, ALL staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.I miss Cheryl's EGGS!!!!! i went with my family and partner and it was the best holiday i have ever had the food was great in both restaurants, accomodation for all three couples in the party was excellent.I would definatle like to visit again soon. THANKS.

Everything the brochure says and more. The staff are fun, friendly, and always happy to accommodate a request. Having three children and staying at the Gap, meant we were all together in one poolside room. The food is a high quality and choice varied.

Just got back from escape, had a friends wedding there. The best holiday i've had, booking for next year.

We just returned from Escape Hotel after celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary and had a wonderful week. We stayed in a Spa room which was excellent. The Garden Resturant was very good both for lunch and evening meal. All staff very friendly and helpful.

Together with my wife and two friends, we stayed at this hotel from 20th to 27th February 2008 with Virgin Holidays. The hotel, catering and all services were of the highest standard. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
The hotel is perfectly located and the sunsets were fabulous. The beach and beach bar were ideal, with the services of the hotel beach staff and the sea swimming excellent. The free catamaran excursion was great fun and the turtles were an experience to be remembered.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone and we will try to go again. We had no complaints at all.

Just returned from a week at Escape and Spa with Virgin holidays and had a great time. Was very pleased with the hotel and setting. Virgin were great and the free catamaran trip was excellent with CJ! The superior room we were in was lovely; spacious and clean with a fantastic view. The only thing was that it was on the first floor, right over the lounge bar and was noisy at night. If you want to go to sleep early, then you need to be further away from the entertainment. However, it always finished by 10.30! The staff were very helpful and the atmosphere was friendly. I would recommend the place.

We would like to wish all the staff - especially Sandra, Kenny and Ronny - all the best for the coming months when the hotel will be closed for refurbishment, and to say that we look forward to seeing you all again in 2010.
Penny & Dave xx

We have just made our 8th visit to the Escape Hotel & Spa and really enjoyed it. The staff (Sandra, Kenny, Wendell, Ronnie) and all the others, were fantastic. The food was really good and the rooms - as always, were kept very clean and replenished with clean towels etc daily.
The Beach was kept clean and there seemed to be enough chairs/umbrellas for everyone (its just a pity the beach was washed away which made things a little cramped at times - but that's nature doing it's thing!)
Thank you. Will return - again!

Just home from our second visit to hotel and what can I say, everything was fantastic. The food was excellent, the cleanliness of the hotel is of a very high standard and the staff excell. We look forward to returning in the not too distant future and reaquainting ourselves with Ivor, Desiree, Alecia and Olivia. Our grandson James had the time of his life and has some wonderful memories to take with him into his future army life.

Just got home!!. This place is fantastic!............everything was perfect!.....Go on the tours, and visit Bridgetown. If you need a more detailed summary, contact us on www.thestreetband.com

Sean and Helen

My husband and i have just returned from a fantastic week at escape at the gap. The hotel was fantastic and the staff were excellent. The rooms are nice, simply decorated and adequete for our needs and cleaned daily. The hotel staff were lovely, polite and friendly, always smiling and would happily joke around with the hotel guests. The food was lovely, a bit 'samey' especially if you were there two weeks, but it varied slightly at every mealtime (the macaroni cheese pie is delicious!)The a la carte restaurant is also very good, and the food is always perfect. We travelled with Virgin and our hotel rep was Shontelle. She is lovely, very chatty and bubbly, and any problems she would sort out for you straight away.

The beach is fantastic, right on the doorstep of the hotel. The beach staff are excellent, and we had a wonderful sail with Omar!

The whole island and hotel is absoulutely fantastic, and although we said we would never visit a country twice, this hotel has certainly cha

Had a great Holiday last year at the escape and Spa .The food was brilliant the staff all 'real Gems of the caribean'(Kenny,sandra).View and room fantastic(Delux)in main building.We are returning this October (2008).

Fab place to watch the sunset and have a few cocktails at the same time!!Food and the service are out of this world, once youve been you will want to go again and again!!

loved our stay at Tropical Escape,the staff are really friendly and the food is great.
I could not fault this hotel at all and totally fell in love with Barbados.
Enjoy your stay!!

i had a wonderfull time at the escape,the rooms were beautifuly decorated and imaculate, the staff were superb very friendly and cant do enough for you.....the food is delicious excellent. the hotel is situated on the beautiful white caribbean sands and many water sports available. i will be returning this year to same hotel......

My wife and i stayed at the Escape for 2 weeks to celebrate our aniverssary.
We had a fantastic time the spa side is a heaven the treatments are very good the pool great and the staff on the whole complex are great.
We thoroughly enjoyed the eating experience especially the garden resturant, where the food presentation was fantastic.
If you are going to explore the island by car try and stop at a place called cattlewash near to Bathsheba on the East coast, the beach is fabulous,take lots of suncream though because it is very windy but the sun is also very strong.
Going back again this July can't wait.

Thanks to certain people at the hotel that made our holiday. Namely - Ray, Wendell, Carol-Ann, Michael (bar), Cheryl, Roger. We all had a lovely time and miss the friendly relaxed atmosphere. Hope the hotel can fix a budget for new beach umbrella's for next time.

Miss you all
Heidi Andy Jayson Krystie Sandy and Karen x

just come back from this hotel been before and was excellent and would defenitly go back again the staff are friendly and always happy.

We stayed at the escape hotel and spa previously in april '99, enjoyed ourselves so much we decided to go back this year. Had a great time made lots of friends, nice to see that there were some familliar faces there still, Sandra, DJ Ronnie and Kenny the barman who remembered us which was really nice. Food was still really good, and entertainment too. Stayed in a garden villa room, will definately go back hopefully in a couple of years,
Special thanks to all the staff who really looked after us

we would like to thank everyone at escape hotel and spa for a fantastic holiday of a life time, everyone made us feel so welcome from start to finish,
the accomidation was great, the food was lovely, and every memeber of staff was always happy and fun to talk to, we made some new fantastic friends keep up the good work we hope that we can come again. xxxx
p.s the tatooed couple.x

"what can we say"??? WOW and AMAZING...yet another fantastic holiday, met many familiar smiley, friendly, warm and welcoming faces yet again, Sandra, Dwaine, Anderson, Gregory and Ivor to name just a few...We were visiting for the second time but this time on Honeymoon and we can honestly say we experienced no faults! Was gutted to hear the news about Noel passing away, he was a fantastic person and im sure is deeply missed by all at the Tropical Escape. The food, drink and facilities were all yet again excellent, food especially, even better if that is possible compared to 2004! Been back at work today for the first time and we are already making queries about looking at visiting again in Early 2008, maybe March or April, Tropical Escape will be our location yet again. Special thanks to Sandra who was lovely to us both and had many kind words to say. We hope to make contact soon Sandra as it would be lovely to hear from you. My mam and dad are looking forward to seeing you all a

A family wedding was fabulous,the food scrumchious,the entertainment like a family new year party every night,weather perfect,loved the locals.teenagers nights out at local night clubs a huge worry and lots of dangerous offers and bribes!! Once we stopped the worries we had a perfect holiday... Every family member didnt wish to come home,another week or two might of made us home sick?? The hotel staff made us feel so at home,made sure they knew us all and looked after my family like we belonged there.... I only been home 3 days and feel homesick for the escape hotel and spa...We will be back next year for sure.. anyone who wants to ask any questions feel free to e mail suzanne.sparks4@btinternet.com

mike the shell man in the sea,a big gentle giant who is the nicest man i ever met,sophia our breakfast cook,puts fried eggs on your plate knowing your name with a huge smile..She made us look forward to each morning..... Go for this all inclusive hotel its perfect for a family with o

So many thanks to all of the staff at Escape Hotel and Spa for making our holicay so speical. We have just returned after renewing our wedding vows on our 25th aniversary, suprises galore from my husband Phil, made extra special by the secrative staff of the Hotel (Who didn't let on that our children were joining us!!)The food was delicious, the entertainment kept us shaking our bootie and the helpful and freindly staff were second to none. We had a fabulous time. THANKYOU. X
PS we will be visiting again

My husband & i have just returned from the Escape & Spa, we got married out there which was beautiful, we made some lovely friends but a little disappointed in the food in the Spa. What a lovely freindly laided back country. Big thank you to Cherrie who looked after us. love Ian & Lisa Thomas xxxx

We have just returned from our 2nd Visit to the Escape Hotel and Spa and whilst we were on the island we made our 2nd visit to the Blue Monkey. What can I say, the food was delicious, the service was fantastic, good wine and a superb location we will definately visit again!

We have just returned fom our 2nd visit to the Escape Hotel & Spa and again we had a superb time. Our room was fantastic, the hotel was spotlessly clean at all times, the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious.
On this visit we had a new addition to our family, 10 month old Hayden and the staff ensured that we were all looked after and catered for our needs tremendously, this hotel is very family friendly.
We also visited the blue monkey restaurant whilst we were there which again was fantastic the food was great.
We will be returning again as soon as we possibly can, we really didn't want to come home.
Thank you to Sandra and all of the other staff, too many to mention for another faultless stay.
Mark, Maddy, Jessica and Hayden Turner

as ever we had a great time,thank you again to everyone.HI TO YOU ALL OUR FIFTH VISIT HAVING CHANGE THIS XMAS PERHAPS SEE YOU 07/08.FROM DEREK,MARIA,ALEX AND JORDAN.

Would like to thank everyone we met during our stay at the Escape Hotel and Spa especially Sandra, the guest manager, Rpnnie and Reggie - our fav bar guys, Robert for giving us the best table in the house and Ray down on the beach for ensuring we were enjoying our stay! Excellent hotel and would most definitely visit again... might even stay for christmas 2007! With much love,

THIS HOTEL LACKS NOTHING. STAYED IN A SPA ROOM. HAD TO THROW SOME TOWELS OFF TO GET SUNBEDS AS THE BRITISH (GERMANS) WERE OBVIOUSLY STAYING. WEATHER WAS FANTASTIC, 126 DEGREES IN SUN IN NOVEMBER!!! EVERYTHING WAS SO CLEAN AND THE STAFF VERY HELPFUL. RESTAURANT STAFF VERY POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL BUT LACKED PERSONALITIES. GARDEN RESTAURANT MEALS WERE FABULOUS AS WAS THE COCKTAIL MENU. CATAMARAN CRUISE SUPPLIED BY HOTEL WAS BRILLIANT AND NOT TO BE MISSED...SWIMMING WITH TURTLES. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BARBADOS, THIS HOTEL IS A GUARANTEED MUST FOR QUALITY AND CLEANLINESS AND FACILITIES AND EXTRA TOUCHES AND AND AND AND.......

Great stay at the hotel.A sea view villa with a balcony was our home for a week ( VILLA 6 ) no complaints whatsoever. The great meals and drinks were all served by really friendly staff and what seemed like the hotels own private,gorgeous beech was fab.The pool, spa and first class Garden Resteraunt across the road could be used by guests, although the beautiful pool and sunbathing area was really difficult to find available plces.Would we stay there again,....Cant wait..

what a fantasic time, really brilliant place. sandra is relly great.lovely lady. everything was fantastic everyone made you welcome.100% cant wait to go there again. sorry to here about mike the shell man who died, he was a lovely man

Went to Barbados this time last year for 2weeks,for my son's 18th there was 5 of us we stayed in the Penthouse suite,fabulous,the boys stayed in another apartment over at pirates,waking up in the morning to the sun and the waves was great,ate breakfast on the beach. We got to no the locals on the beach,must mention M C the turtle man and Geoff had a few trips out into the ocean,saw the turtles and swam over the wreck with them,we were very lucky to see a pod of dolphins,M C And Geoff were fab,ulandie also,always got a bag of necklaces etc to sell.will be returning when money flow permits.Got some fantastic photos we even did the helicopter ride around the island,one eventful holiday,enjoy,Lisa,Scott,William,Fearn and Lea.

This was our second visit this year. We had a week in July and 2 weeks at the start of October and stayed in a Spa room on both occassions,it comfortable and Pauline the maid excellent. The swimming pool and spa well maintained.
The restaurants both Garden and Sea Breeze give a good selection of food. The staff in both working hard to please the guests.
Michael and all the bar staff give good friendly service and keep the drinks flowing.
Well Done to everyone at the Hotel for making the stay so enjoyable. See you all again soon

We have just returned from the Escape and Spa Hotel, I would recommend anyone who is visiting Barbados to go to this Hotel.
Rooms.............
We upgraded to a superior room and it was an excellent choice, we had brilliant views looking at at the beach and the sea.Bed was massive.
Food and Drink............
The food was really good and so was the choice of cocktails.
Linda makes wicked Pizzas, omelettes, poached eggs etc.
The chefs were really friendly and helpful.
Staff...........
Most of the staff at the hotel are brilliant, Sandra, Prudence, Kimberley, La Toya, Wendel, Ronnie, Ray, Robert Riley.
Some of the staff are miserable, but they didnt spoil our holiday. They are trying to train the staff to be more friendly.
Beach..........
The beach was really nice, the first time you set foot on the beach people are trying to get you to :-
Go on a trip round Barbados (Mr Payne)
Buy jewelery (Sam the man)
Buy Aloe Vera.
Just tell them No a few times and they will leave you

This is not actually a review of the Hotel but just a notice to say that anyone who knew "Mike the Shellman" who was always present selling his shells at The Escape, died a few weeks ago of a stroke.

He will be sorely missed by all, expecially us. I always used to get him a drink everytime I got my husband and I one, it will seem very sad not getting him one the next time we go there.

RIP Mike, love Penny & Dave, we will miss you.

HI EVERYONE AT TROPICAL X

WE HAVE BOOKED TO COME BACK AGAIN SEPTEMBER IT WOULD BE HARD TO FIND SUCH A LOVELY,CLEAN AND FRIENDLY PLACE AS TROPICAL THE STAFF ARE GREAT AND MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ALL PART OF A BIG FAMILY THIS WILL BE OUR 3rd TIME AT TROPICAL AND HOPEFULLY NOT THE LAST, LOOKING FOREWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN SOON FOR SOME RELAXING TIME OUT WE KNOW WE WILL GET WITH YOU.THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO TO CHILL.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

We have only just returned from Barbados i.e. Wednesday 4th Oct and have to say we have a fantastic holiday staying at Escape Hotel and Spa. The room we had was lovely and we felt the food was cooked just right and so well presented. The staff do make you feel welcome and made us feel we had known them for years. They do know how to make you relaxed and just enjoy your holiday. It is always nice when people remember your name and what you like to drink and that is what happens at the Escape. My husband enjoyed playing beach cricket virtually every night with guests, staff and locals. The Spa area was just so relaxing - it was nice to be able to read and chill out. We would definitely go back to Escape and definitely go with Virgin holidays. The holiday was just what we needed after a busy/stressful time at work and it’s thanks to the fact the hotel is small but not too small and the staff like Michael and Sandra make you feel you are part of a family and not just another touris

We have just returned today from our 7th visit to The Escape H&S. The hotel is still really good, the food was excellent, as was the service from all the staff in the hotel and on the beach. I would like to thank Sandra, Kenny, Ronnie and Ray for making this visit so good.
I feel I should mention that one lunch time the restaurant had been very busy and at one point ran out of a couple of dishes of food - these were quickly replenished - but not quick enough for a couple of guests, who thought the end was nigh!!! "Theres no potatoes" was one comment!!
The selection of food was fantastic, something to suit everyone.
The hotel is being painted and looks very good.
We will be going back again, definitely.

Really enjoyed our stay. People were really friendly. Time seems to slow down out there because it is so relaxed. I can't say a bad word about the place so much so I am going back this year on the 8th September. Can't wait to see Turtle Man, Helz.

we had a fantastic honeymoon at the escape, the food was amazing, especially the garden restaurant,if you get a chance try the sandridge hotel for an exchange meal which is also free! although our room was flooded twice and we were moved three times it didn't spoil anything because we were given lot's of champagne and honor and sandra were extremely appologetic and helpful, we would definitley reccomend the garden villas for a romantic break with the use of a private pool.we really enjoyed michael's company who went out of his way to make our holiday unforgettable!!!!

Returned this morning from a wonderful holiday in Barbados, staying at the excellent Escape Hotel and Spa. Thanks to everyone who made our stay special, and we look forward to returning as soon as possible!

got back today fab hotel and staff, worth every penny i will go back only downfall for us not able to walk anywhere little bit to quiet. loads and loads of lush food.

I returned from my holiday about 2 months ago, it is defintiely one of the best ever!! The staff are so lovely and will do anything to make sure you have a good time, especially Wendell, Albert and Sandra! It's a great place to meet friends and relax. The food was really good and the place itself was beautiful. The nights were also really good!! One of the highlights was the boat trip where we got to swim with turtles. We all had a really good time and everyone got on really well. Was really sad to go home, hopefully we'll return again in the future!! Thanks for a lovely holiday xx p.s just a quick hello to all the people we met: Sam! Dan, Jimmy, Gordon, Gary, William, Sian, Winsten, Keith, Dr Tan and all the others i'll never forget you!! xx

i loved this holiday, i would go back now if i had the chance to, wendell was an abusolute ledgend over in the after hours bar sitting with me,dan,bianca and the rest, chatting to us like he had known us for years, he really did make my holiday. they say there isnt much to do for young children which is true but fot teens its a fab experience. Albert the guard made me chuckle at the best of times, great guy. the music and entertainment was always good, always good music playing, bernard ws lovely,was nice to have someone so relaxed to go down to dinner and be escorted by. im sure i will be going back there very soon, because bianca and i, the girl i met on holiday really miss the place!!!.... the wedding that was held while i was there, was our friends the scots wedding and it was perfect, they all looked stunning and it was handled beutifully by all the staff!!! love the place and cant wait to come back.xXx

Hotel was nice, the food gorgeous and the Staff were very friendly, happy and the service they provided an excellent service. This hotel is fantastic for couples but not much to do for children. My favourites were Honor, Junior all of reception, janice and Stacey but having said that they were all wonderful in their own way.
Would I go back.......YES.

This was my first trip to the carribean and it definitely left a lasting impression. My husband & myself got married at the hotel & had my mum, dad & sister with us as guests - we all had a fantastic time. We stayed in a deluxe room in the main building which was definitely worth the extra - waking up to the waves crashing just below us every day was amazing, this to me truely was paradise.
The staff went out of their way to be helpful and were really friendly. The wedding itself was relaxed and personal and highly recommended.
The birds at breakfast were annoying, but outwith the control of the staff, so not a huge grievance. Occassionally the service was a bit slow at the bar....but so was the whole of Barbados! Relaxation! Cant wait to go back!

This was our 4th visit over a period of 7 years and each time it gets better and better. Great to go back each time and find the same people working there, particularly Sandra and Ronnie. Everyone is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Thank You for a Great Holiday and we will see you in a couple of years hopefully.

What a great hotel!!! The food is amazing and so much choice. both resturants are very well run. The rooms are clean and huge!!! The staff cannot do enough to help, you only have to ask. sandra deserves every penny she gets and carla the rep is great fun. this hotel is brill and we are def going back. if the staff are grumpy its because so many people are rude and expect the world so please just respect them and you will have the time of your life. we did

FANTASTIC LOCATION, EXCELLENT FOOD,WONDERFUL BEACH. ALL OF THE STAFF WERE SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL, THEY DOTED ON MY 4 YEAR OLD SON. KIDS CLUB WAS ALSO VERY HANDY.
I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND ESCAPE AT THE GAP AND CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK

If you are looking for a relaxing holiday then the Escape & Spa is for you. Great beach, good food, friendly staff and a place to meet new friends. The hotel is in a quiet location with very little around it but if you want noise and bars then the buses stop just outside the door and its a great service. The only problem is the birds at breakfast time. But if you can tolerate a few feathered friends wanting to share your breakfast you'll have a great holiday

Excellent holiday - Staff very friendly and helpful, Deluxe Rooms are lovely and food very good - will definitely return

Thanks for a fantastic holiday!!!

Gem of a Hotel in a fantastic location.Food really good.Beach and beach staff are top class.Rooms basic but spotless.The Gap night life right on the doorstep,go and try you wont be dissapointed.Hope to be back in 2007.

we have just returned from escape.we had our wedding there march 2nd and it was fantastic more than we could of dreamed of.all staff really friendly.deluxe rooms brilliant.everything was great will definatley go back.all of hotel very clean

We have just returned from Escape Hotel where we got married on 16th March. We could not have wished for a more special or romantic wedding day. The staff were excellent as usual and special thanks to Cherry Anne for the help and organisation of our dream wedding and also to Sandra who was such a great help as always. This was our 4th stay at Escape and we have just booked to go back next year to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary. Once again many thanks.

This Hotel is excellent situated just across the road (no problem) from Paynes Bay one of the best beaches in Barbados. The Blue Monkey Bar and restaurant is great addition.
West Coast beach offers good snorkelling on coral reef plus many large turtles and use of hobie cat.
Hotel staff great, food brill, rooms good.
We have revisited this Hotel on several occassions. There is a small development opposite but this is now well advanced and did not distract from our holiday.

the hotel was very nice and the staff were lovely 2 i would go back there again for that was my best hoilday ever!

THIS AS OUR SECOND VISIT TO THE HOTEL IN FACT WE WERE MARRIED RIGHT ON THE BEACH OUTSIDE UNDER THE PALM TREES, BLUE SKY AND IN THE WONDERFUL CARRIBEAN SUNSHINE. WITHIN AN HOUR OF MARRYING WE WERE SWIMMING IN THE LOVELY WARM SEA.lOVE THIS ISLAND AND YOU CANT BEAT THIS HOTEL.ALL THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND ACCOMODATING NOTHING TOO MUCH TROUBLE.FOOD UNBEATABLE IN FACT, NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL. CANT WAIT TO GO BACK THIS YEAR.A MUST FOR A FAB HOLIDAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY HAVE NEVER FELT SO RELAXED.

We had a beautiful holiday here, the scenery, the people, the food, the music, everything was perfect and we think Escape At The Gap, was "PARADISE"!
From, Gill & Daren in Manchester

We stayed at the Escape Hotel and Spa in September 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and will go out of their way to assist you with any queries you have. Food is outstanding with a wide choice available through the three sittings per day on offer. The hotel is situated on a secluded bit of beach with plenty of sun loungers for all guests. Entertainment is low key, ideal for those wishing for a relaxing holiday away from the daily stresses we all encounter back in our hectic part of the world. Well recommended and we will definitely be visiting again!

This has been our 4th visit to the Escape, as usual the Hotel is lovely and the staff are great. We would like to thank Sandra for making our stay extra special and not forgetting the Executive Chef Oliver, whose food and company was fantastic (Thank You).

I went to this hotel for my honeymoon. The hotel staff and the friendly locals add to what i can only discribe as the best holiday i have ever been on. The two resturants food quality is of the highest standard that Gordon Ramasy would be proud . I can only finish by thank the staff for making my honeymoon a trip too remember and i cant wait to return.

Just returned from a brilliant time at the Escape Hotel and spa. We had a garden villa room (5003) and it was in a great location, brilliant view and use of a private small pool. Food at the Escape was very good and different everyday. Spa meals grt too!!! Beach small and watersports really good. At breakfast and lunch it would get a bit annoying with the birds and bird mess! so dont feed any birds!!!!!!!!
Staff helpful. We hired a car and travelled around Barbados and had a great day. A lovely holiday

Just returned from a fantastic holiday at Escape Hotel and Spa. Food was first class, staff extremely pleasant and helpful, (especially Sandra, Wendell and Anthony), met lots of great people. Special thanks to Sandra who organised taxis, etc and was full of great tips and information on where to go and what to do.

we booked this hotel for our wedding and family holiday too. The Deluxe room was excellant and the staff especially Sandra were brillant too. Our wedding day couldn't have gone any better and we finished the evening at the Garden restuarant which was a lovely end to our special day. The food was always at a very good standard all through our holiday and the hotel and facilties were always clean and tidy at all times. We will come back again and highly recommend the Escape Hotel & Spa to everybody!!

we stayed here for the first time and it was excelent. the managers and staff were the best we have ever had in a hotel. nothing was too much trouble. the only problem we encountered was the early morning rush to get sun beds with umbrella's, The first few days we did not put our towels down on the beds as the hotel asked you not to do it but haveing tried later on in the day to get an umbrella we took to rushing down early in the morning to do it. still we will be booking for next year for our ruby wedding anniversary.

Nice hotel staff friendly could'nt do enough for you. Food was ok but overall a good hotel

We have been to Escape at Prospect Bay 5 times, only illness as stopped us going this year. We hope to go again in the future, its the only place we have ever been to where we welcome with a hug !!! Nothing is too much trouble, sandra is a joy, kenny is superb, as are all the staff.

Lovely hotel, super staff ---- especially Sandra! Going back for the fifth time this April.

Our 6th Terrific holiday as usual at this hotel.
Disappointed by some of the cut backs ie No Catamaran, no bottle of rum and the blue towels were a bit on the rough side, specially if you were burnt. These cut backs may be due to the Virgin influence and the need to keep the prices competitive.
Nice to see the red wine had improved.
As usual the staff were superb in sorting out any problems that arose. Sandra and all the staff are to be commended for their interest and attention to detail.
We recommend the hotel particularly for adult couples

Just superb! We have stayed in other hotels in the area but this has been the best and we intend to visit again! Food great for adults and children alike. Only a short walk into the livelier part of the Gap but far enough away to not be disturbed by any noise.Perfect!

We have tried other hotels in different parts of the Caribbean but always come back to Escape. It is a very relaxed and friendly hotel with good standards of food and accommodation. But most of all, the staff are so helpful and friendly, especially Sandra.
We are due back for our sixth visit at the end of August.

The food is so good I am lost for words. This is a perfect location.

I would just like to say a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the Staff (especially Sandra) at the Escape Hotel & Spa, and to thank you for all the lovely holidays we have had there over yje past 8 years. Penny & Dave Peel xx

My husband and I celebrated our silver wedding at the Hotel at the end of January 2005 - fantastic 3 weeks - booked to go back in 2006

This was our 7th visit to this hotel. Fantastic. Will go again.

It was our first visit to this hotel previously staying at tropical escape for a number of years. The staff, food and hotel were excellent. We have booked again, and will be returning later this year. Special thanks to Sandra - shes great. It you want some added luxuries, book a deluxe room, you will pay a bit more for it but it is worth it.

Fantastic - this was our third stay at the hotel and we have just booked to go back again

We've had an excellent holiday. Special thanks to Sandra, Alison, Cherry-Ann, Rhonda, Kathyann and Paulette at the Spa.

A superb stay, wonderful location, professional yet relaxed service. Thanks to all the staff.

We could not have asked for a better week on the island. Everyone is so friendly here at Escape and we will definately return and tell all our friends about it here. Thank you very much.

Overall a great all inclusive - lovely view from room (would have liked a balcony)
Staff very friendly and food was outstanding - fresh and good variety!

Decor and conditions of room were excellent. Staff were extremely accommodating.

Everyone was very friendly and we had a wonderful time. We will definately return here in the future - Thank you

Really enjoyed ourselves, the food great and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is great too.

Very nice hotel, very relaxing. People and staff most friendly.
Will come back again.

We stayed at the above hotel with friends for our wedding. Family came out to us later in the stay. We all had an excellent time. All of the staff were really friendly. We had a few little problems but with people like Sandra around things were sorted and everyone was so helpful. Sherry Anne the wedding co-ordinator was brilliant and our wedding day was great ....we certainly will remember it.....we intend to visit again hopefully next year.

We have had 2 wonderful holidays at Escape int he pastand have just booked to return in August this year and we can't wait. My 13 year old son is looking foward to meeting up with some of guys that work in the water sports team who really looked after him and taught him to sail last year, nothing was too much trouble, although I have heard Tony has left which is a real shame, he really knew how to make sure people enjoyed themselves, we are also hoping that Prudence and Ash are still around as they are so much fun and great with kids. can't wait to see Sandra, Honor, Darian and Kenny, and the rest of the Escape team.

I ve only just discovered this site but felt i had to leave a review. This hotel is brilliant the spa pool was amazing, the staff were friendly and they make the most amazing fresh banana milkshakes. We stayed at the hotel while on honeymoon in 2003 and didn't want to leave. Hoping to return to barbados in 2009.

This was our second visit to Escape. We had went the year before, got engaged there and came back on honeymoon. The best time of our lives. The hotel staff, especially Sandra made our trips extra special. The food was terrific in both restuarants and the atmosphere just made you feel part of the Escape Family. Cant wait to get back to the "Jewel in the Carribean Sea" with our baby daughter so she can experience it for herself.

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at the hotel and we had the most amazing time. We could not fault anything! The staff were so helpful and we were treated so well. The food was great and we would highly recommend a stay there, we would like to think we will return one day.

Just got back. Spent 3 weeks at the Escape. My second visit in 2 years, only this time, I married there (08/09/08). My new husband and I are chuffed to pieces! Cherry-Ann was fantastic, a true gem, and our wedding day was more than we could ever have asked for! The weather, setting, company and organisation was second to none! PERFECT! Sandra, as always was an absolute angel, and we will miss her very much. Our housekeeper, Julianna, couldn't have worked harder to make sure our stay was comfortable and clean. All the staff were incredibly friendly and polite, the food was phenomenal (as always) and the whole stay was magical! We will definately be returning within the next couple of years with the children, and again after that to celebrate anniversaries! I would absolutely recomend Escape Hotel and Spa to anyone! Thanks everyone for a trully special holiday! We both miss you all loads and will see you all again soon! xxx

My husband and i got married at the hotel back in September 2000 and had a fantastic time. We stayed in a deluxe room in the main building and to wake up to that view is the best thing in the world. The hotel is ideal for people wanting a chilled out holiday who enjoy good food. The food was amazing, we never had a baf meal. Since our visit to Escape, we have been travelling around to other destinations but so far nothing has beaten Escape and it is the only hotel we will definitely return to.