Port St. Charles

Port St Charles has been an amazing getaway for me over the years. I have made many happy memories there and always look forward to returning. The resort is impeccably maintained and has breathtaking views. There is a complimentary water taxi to ferry you around and you can access the beautiful Heymans Beach directly from the resort. Staying at Port St Charles means you’re treated to comfy sun loungers and a beach umbrella courtesy of the wonderful beach team. The reception and security guys are friendly & professional and ensure everyone feels right at home. There is free resort WiFi which is pretty good, but most rental apartments have their own high speed WiFi. Up until my most recent stay, I would have easily given Port St Charles five stars and recommended it without hesitation. Yes, it’s pricey, but worth it. Unfortunately that's no longer the case. They have opened a fast food cafe beside the swimming pool in the centre of the resort. It is a small change but has a big impact. The persistent smell of stale fries now hangs over the pool and deck all day and permeates the neighbouring apartments. Where we previously enjoyed the Caribbean breeze, we ended up keeping our apartment closed up and were only able to enjoy the beautiful terrace early in the morning until the fryers started up. If you’re happy to stay by a burger bar, there is plenty of more budget-friendly accommodation available nearby. Barbados boasts many other upscale resorts and I intend to explore one of them next time. I will miss the glorious view, the sound of the ocean and the friendly staff but not the smell.

Stayed here for 10 nights from 30 th October Really lovely 1 bed apartment booked through BA Holidays at a great price Highly recommended They have a complimentary water taxi service and on site concierge to book reservations at local restaurants

This is paradise on earth. We stayed at Port St Charles for 10 nights from late July through to early August - it was just incredible. The townhouse was spacious and immaculate and the views to the marina never failed to amaze. Spotting fish and turtles as great fun too. The resort is quiet and in a great location for easily getting out and about to explore any part of the island. The beach opposite Pier One was fabulous for paddle boarding and swimming, and a short swim across to and from the pool bar (or you can walk!). The south beach was absolutely incredible for snorkelling. We saw multitudes of colourful and beautiful tropical fish everywhere. The water is usually so calm and absolutely crystal clear. We used the water taxi a lot for the resort, it was always swift to arrive and great fun. Pier One is a fabulous restaurant - the staff, ambience, views, food and drink were always perfect. We would highly recommend! All in all, our holiday to Barbados was first class, but this was definitely influenced by Port St Charles too and our amazing experiences there.