Rest Haven Beach Cottages

Hotel

Lovely, quiet place, faced ocean. Perhaps the first look is not good. Time and salty breeze have left their mark on wooden houses. Poorly equipped kitchen, bathroom requiring renovation, some crooked walls. But all this does not matter because the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise when you swim in the ocean or walk the coral reef will compensate you for any inconvenience. This place is a good point for trips to the interior of the island. The first few days I used a rented car then changed to a local transport. The blue buses will take you to Bridgetown and Speightstown. There are two bars a few steps from Rest Haven Beach. Dina's Bar and Sea Side Bar where you eat local food. The owner Fitz is a very cordial man with whom a glass of rum drunk in the evening tastes delicious.

Our stay at Rest haven was brilliant. We spent one week here and it was a great base to explore Barbados. The accommodation is basic but clean and comfy. There is the stunning beach and coastline directly opposite which is ideal for exploring and hiking the local trails. This side of Barbados coastline is quite rugged and although not ideal for swimming, while we were there we did meet some world class surfers. Regular beaches (and there are plenty to choose from) were a short drive away. There are a few local bars to eat and drink at which were all delicious. We enjoyed cooking in our home at night and eating on the terrace with a cold beer and a rum listening to the waves roll in and looking at the stars. Fitz the owner is an incredibly warm and genuine host with lots of tips and great chat. He is to be commended. If your stay is about getting away from the tourist traps, generic hotels and $40 linguini then stay here. This is where Mick Jagger would escape to and shack up with Jerry Hall after all, so you can’t go wrong with that!

Nice nice luv it peaceful and quiet.