Name: Santosha Barbados
Address: Windy Hill, Saint Andrew, BB

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Tiffany

Our stay here at santosha was excellent.
Very clean and comfortable. We had our own personal pool and space which was the highlight in staying there.
The host is very kind and interactive,helping to make your stay the most comfortable and memorable one.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Christopher J

Nice clean quietrelaxing accommodations

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Tessina

We had a wonderful stay in Santosha. The place is beautiful with amazing views and a lovely set up to allow you to relax to the max. Would definitely come back!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2025

Virginia Kay

The view was fantastic! The receptionist was excellent. The apartment we stayed in had a couple of window shutter problems. One was ready to fall off its hinges and the other took us a long time to get closed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2024

Tanisha

The view was beautiful, a peaceful place; the staff was friendly and courteous. It's not hot on this side; it's very breezy. The internet was not good for using the TV, and the stove sometimes wouldn't turn on. The reception guy came a few times to help us. Those two things could be improved.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2024

Jenny

We were woken up at 7.30am by housekeeping knocking on our door asking if we wanted our room cleaned. Had no water for 12 hrs - it was an area issue but the property could have monitored the tank.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2024

Cynthia

For other travelers get recent photos of the property.
If you stay on the third floor no elevator, car required.
Do your due diligence read all reviews.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Nadia

It was peaceful

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Chris

Very nice, quiet resort. Property grounds were very well kept, rooms were nice, but starting to show a little wear and tear from being so close to the ocean.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2024

Donna

Zavier was AMAZING!! Answered all questions and had excellent suggestions for dining etc. It is a very isolated area though with no bars/restaurants around and the roads to the other side of the island are sketchy to say the least If you’re looking for quiet with a beautiful view it’s a great place to stay If you’re looking for dining/nightlife options you should stay on the West Coast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

Carolyn

Our stay was fabulous. Being on the north east party of the island was perfect. We had a car and could drive to great beaches and the wildlife reserve and flower forest. We went to Oistin's Friday Fish Fry and toured the cotton mill. And in the evenings, we could relax back at our room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2024

Stephen

I can't say enough good things about Hotel Santosha and the staff.

Everything was exactly as described. It was remote, rural and quiet. We sat on the front porch and heard the waves crashing. We could see the ocean from our room. It was open yet still private.

The grounds were so beautiful and simple with green monkeys in the back yard. We sat on the porch and had yogurt and fruit every morning.

The room was simple but fit every need. Easy to keep clean, simple but perfect amenities, spacious, open.

The staff was concerned when we said we had a car accident. Xavier and Monica called the rental car company for us when our calls wouldn't go through.

Our stay was absolutely delightful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Sarah Catherine

Beautiful, peaceful, and an all around awesome property!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2024

Larry

Quiet and clean getaway.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Peaceful

Extremely peaceful and beautiful location. Great place to unwind! Really enjoyed the sound of the waves and trees at night. If you have plans to visit the West Coast frequently, be aware that Santosha is further out, so be prepared to drive!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Pedro

A little remote but beautiful location, if you really want to be away from all the noise and fast pace of the main city, this is the place for you. Xavier was very attentive, responded fast to any request if I ever go back to Barbados, this will be the place to stay. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Ivan

Beautiful!

Spectacular views, a pool to cool down, and very friendly service.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

John

Exactly as desired, and for us, perfect, including the charming and helpful Xavier. Not for everyone, as it's a bit remote and calls for some gumption as to having one's own things sorted, but perfect for me, and also just what I expected.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Kat

Xavier was incredibly helpful and kind to us during our stay. The property felt like a wellness retreat and we loved staying there. Very peaceful and stunning views.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2023

Marissa

It was a nice secluded hotel with seperate entrances which was more intimate. Only thing i could critize was that the hot tub was broken.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

DAVID

Lovely Location

Beautiful Location and views...some lovely typical bajan restauarants 10 mins drive away
Xavier was very helpful and a great host
Not the place if you like a busy resort...but superb if you appreciate the natural beauty of the east coast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2022

Sandra

We enjoyed a weekend at Santosha! Our room/apartment was very spacious with a lovely porch which had furniture to eat and sit. The friendly reception person, Xavier, was very attentive to our needs. The views of Walker's beach and the coast from our place were spectacular. We are pleased to have picked Santosha for our staycation while we were long term visitors in Barbados! Please note, having a car is almost a must if you want to see the country from there, or get provisions. Although, Santosha offers food package delivery if you don't have transportation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2022

Brent

Great Stay at Villa. Very Safe and Lovely Spot. On East Coast of Island with More Local Culture and Food. Rooms Large - Ocean View Deck - Pool Nice. Villa Host Very Nice Chap. Would Stay here again and Recommend to All.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2022

Caroline

It’s a great for getaways and quality time. The staff is really nice and the views are beautiful. Would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2022

Crystal

Santosha - January’22

My stay was wonderful, peaceful and both the staff and other guests were friendly. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to talk to.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2022

Adrian

Santosha

Fantastic view.
Pool sprung a leak.
Fantastic coastline but covered in litter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2022

MARIO

Amazing

Santosha is amazing! The property was surrounded by lush green vegetation on the East Coast of Barbados, allowing for a quiet, relaxing staycation. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A special thank you to the host for the amazing service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2020

LindaC

This place was magical! We had a suite on the second floor with a huge balcony and a view that would take your breath away! The decor was so beautiful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

the path leading to the property was inadequate. Needs repaving.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful views of big waves crashing. The property is on a tropical hill side with wild green monkeys. The rooms are big and nice. I highly recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

We really enjoyed our stay at Santosha - it was so peaceful and great for exploring the less touristy spots on the island. The facilities in the room were excellent and the pool area was nice. Our only complaint was that there weren't more facilities available on the complex, such as a bar and restaurant.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Good points: beautiful view, nice pool, loved the remote location (quiet, windy, ruggedly beautiful). Hotel itself wasn’t quite what I was expecting- a bit run down, and not greatly cleaned.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2019

John

Overall outstanding. The larger bedroom suites get a little warmer than the studio apartments. This is due to only having one AC unit in the bedroom

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic view of coast and countryside from room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Location and nature nearby. Great hike trails. Off the grid

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2019

Melissa W.

Beautiful and relaxing

I stayed here twice and was satisfied each time. We had a bit of trouble operating the stove and had to call for assistance. The response was prompt.
The surroundings were clean, well maintained, staff friendly and the view was breathtaking. I will definitely return when I need another getaway.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2019

April

Great stay, view, and value! Cozy room!

We absoultely loved it here! The place is magical! Great value! Cozy rorom! Great view!
Felt like we had the place to ourselves (other than the stomping above us). Bring your own coffee if you don't like instant! They provided a french press and coffee maker and filters but we could not find decent coffee. Good wine impossible to find also.

MAKE RESERVATIONS at local restaurants! There are only a few area resturants and they all require reservations and stop seating early, especially on Saturdays. Roundhouse has music Saturdays from 1-3. If you miss dinner anywhere else, go to De Garage and you will get the basics.

I rated Santosha a little lower on service just because no one engaged with us. It was nice to be left alone but for example, our arrival was delayed to a flight so I contacted the hotel. The guy said he would be there until 6. We were later than 6 and I called three times and got VM, then started to wonder what plan B would be. He never said he was going to leave the key. That would have made me feel SO much better!
I loved that they had a good asortment of tv channels!
Suggestions:
I could see this being a great place to have a pop up meals, so if they said to guests, these days we will have a Bajan meal served in the club house it would have been awesome and we would have paid to not have to go into town!
I SO appreciated the books provided in the room and lobby. Some board games would have been even better!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2019

Ganna

Fantastic

We've spent a wonderful week in Santosha and everything was absolutely fantastic: the views from the rooms are breathtaking, the staff are attentive and caring. We loved it

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great, relaxing location. Exactly as advertised: quiet, by the beach, with beautiful views. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2019

Victoria

Nice hide away

This was a mother daughter trip. We had an amazing time. Things to note if you decide to stay at Santosha. It is a remote location, so great for peace and quiet. I recommend renting a car to get around. We also went to a local grocery store to get breakfast stuff. Nice, clean, comfortable rooms. The only down side to me was the hot tub was not hot.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Depends on what you're looking for

I really wanted to love Santosha. It’s on the east coast, which most people never get to. The photos make it look intriguing and I wanted to be a little adventurous. But I guess I should have done more research, and my expectations would have matched what we found.
First, the good stuff. Reception and staff were really nice. Bed was very comfortable. Good wifi. Rooms had nice patio/balcony facing the ocean. General area was quiet. There is a big propane Weber grill available - we used it. If you have a car, you can go to various sites in the interior, and also to Speightstown, about 15 minutes away.
Now the downsides. Above all, it is really remote. You’ll need a car; if you don’t have one you are totally stuck. The ocean is much further away than the photos suggest. And anyway it’s totally useless - you can’t swim and there are huge mounds of smelly seaweed everywhere. The pool is tiny, like most pools at Barbados hotels. Photos are distorted - don’t be fooled! Lounge chairs weren’t very comfortable, and neither were the chairs on the patios. In the evenings you’ll get eaten by mosquitos. Even though the rooms looked really nice, they were arranged in a strangely inconvenient way. Dishes were under the counter - no cabinet space above the sink/stove. A small bureau for storage. No comfortable chairs or loveseat in the rooms.
Bottom line - if you need a crash pad after you spend all day exploring, it’s perfect. If you want a Caribbean beach experience, this isn’t it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

Filippo

Beautiful place in the nature of the east island

Amazing place and very friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Lauren H.

Jungle like stay

The place is gorgeous! Set up on a hill overlooking the mountains and the ocean, it feels like you are staying in a tree house in the jungle. It is a 2 min walk down to the beach and there is a bus stop right in front where you can pay $1 USD to go 12 mins into Bathsheba or $1 USD to go 15 mins into Speightstown. The WiFi was fast and the place had good A/C, although I think ours wasn't getting as cold as it could. There is a $5 USD balance upon arriving for a tourism levy? I was caught off guard by that as I think it should be included in the VRBO balance and it was never mentioned. But overall the staff was very friendly, we paid the $5 no problem, and had a wonderful stay :)

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2019

kennethsands

the quiet location &helpful staff.view of the ocean & ability to cook! nicely kept grounds & a sitting area porch was great!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The property has a beautiful outlook but is in a very remote part of Barbados. No restaurant facilities in the area that open after 5.00pm. The rooms are kept very clean with towels changed daily. Maid service is excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

Bruce

Great hosts! Flexible with dates and rooms are always clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful St Andrew

Santosha is a hidden gem. I stayed here for a few days on a 2 week trip. A very warm welcome was received and staff could not have been more helpful. From the hotel room patios and verandahs, the east coast beaches looked absolutely spectacular! It’s worth coming for these views alone!
While the sea tide currents on much of the east coast are too strong for swimming - the beaches are beautiful to stroll along nevertheless.
My room was lovely with clear attention to detail in the design. A wonderful place to relax all in all - I will return!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Juanita

If you want privacy this is the hotel for you. Before my trip I was hesitant because of the location. I felt like it was too far but I was wrong. The country is very small so driving back and forth was not a problem. The hotel is on the East, also the country side, of the island and to me it is the most beautiful side.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2018

Daniele

Overhaul it was good. The view is beautiful and the room nice.

However, we couldn’t find anybody that work for the hotel during our stay, except for the check in. The shower was not working properly, very hot only, we emailed regarding it but nothing was done. Also the room wasn’t cleaned everyday.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Staff are excellent, amicable, caring and thoughtful. I had an emergency and they went out of their way to make me comfortable. My ride was delayed and they made sure I felt welcome, safe, and comfortable. I can’t thank them enough.

Even during checkin they were extra helpful with tips about the area. Beautiful oasis. Love the place first time staying there. I recommend this hotel to families, couples, and singles.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2018

Sophia

The perfect getaway

Absolutely loved my room. It was super comfortable and really really lush. The swimming pool and tub was amazing too. Joanne was such an amazing host and is really such a lovely person to have around always making sure I was ok and I knew how to get around the island. All staff were friendly abd efficient. I would definitely come back for a much longer stay :D

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2018

Glenn

Tranquil

Beautiful spot.

Helpful and friendly staff. Clean room. Good bed. Great salt-water pool.

Some things at Santosha need to be replaced e.g. linens, towels, pool chair cushions.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2018

Veronica

Ahhhh!!

Relax and enjoy. Great for getting away from it all. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.😊

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2018

Laura

Amazing views & secluded location

Great location, away from the hustle. Beautiful ocean views, windy location (on Windy Hill!). Car is a must, don't recommend waking to the nearby Sand Dunes (breakfast/lunch). Grab groceries to stock your fridge.
Suggestion for owners: dress up the reception area, it's the most spartan/dreary check-in I've seen in my travels. Your staff is simply lovely, they may enjoy some color and decorative items made on the island.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

NEIL

Wonderful secluded location - chill-out paradise!

My wife and I stayed at the Santosha on the north east coast of Barbados for 8 days. The location and facilities were excellent. Special mention of the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, who couldn't do enough for us. Particular mention for Joanne in Reception and Selma, one of the house-maids.
The property is located in an absolutely idyllic part of the island, with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean. As all the reviews testify, you do need a car to stay here, as it is truly remote. However, it is safe, quiet and an absolute chill-out zone. Note that there isn't a great deal to do in the evening, unless you are prepared to drive in the dark.
We visited all parts of the island during our stay, but obviously the west coach beaches are the gems to behold, particularly Paynes Bay, Alleyne's Bay and Heywood's Beach. Mention also for Carlisle Bay (Boatyard day ticket) and Miami (Enterprise) Beach which were fabulous too. The Little Arches Hotel restaurant/cafe was superb in respect of the latter location.
We booked a lunchtime cruise with Tiami Cruises, and actually/literally swam with a turtle. Unforgettable experience. Cruise to be thoroughly recommended.
Only downside was difficulty with navigating across the island (we used the Waze app in the end), although this was overcome with patience and resourcefulness! Also, with regard to the Santosha, there is some noise from upstairs if you stay in the garden view apartments on the ground floor (wooden flooring).

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2018

Sarah

A World Away

Santosha is a world away from the west and south coast resorts ... making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The setting and the views are beautiful, enhanced by the ever present ocean breeze, the sound of the Atlantic waves and singing frogs at night. Our top floor suite was spacious, comfortable and stylish but what made it really special was the huge balcony with its splendid view. It was also a great base from which to tour the island, and with Speightstown only 20 minutes away, we enjoyed several trips to stock up on food, swim in the Caribbean and eat at the wonderful Fish Pot. Many thanks to Joanne and her lovely staff for creating such a special place. We loved it!

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2018

Harry

Agree with others - peaceful and great staff.
The loaner phone is a great idea. Very clean. Rugged beauty along the coast.
A few relatively mild criticisms, however.
1. Put up a sign. Hard to find if instructions misplaced. Address “ windy hill” doesn’t really help.
2. Some warmth in the Jacuzzi might be nice. Quite brisk! Solar heater ?
3. Same thing for the in room shower. May need to supplement the solar with a bit more electricity sometimes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2018

Gerhard

Beautiful and quiet location

Nice rooms with kitchen. There is not much around except nature. As there is no breakfast, lunch or dinner offered you have to get your own food.
There is a bus station in front of the hotel. Bus costs only $2 per person but usually runs only about once per hour and direction. Sometimes the bus never comes.

They gave us a cell phone with a list of taxi drivers. You will need them for dinner. For lunch there are two places in 15 to 20 minutes walking distance, but they do not offer dinner.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful place

Great views looking over the east coast. Very friendly staff. Nicely decorated rooms.
Some of the items in the room are quickly aging, presumably from the sea breeze. (the air conditioner is leaking a bit, for instance).
The hotel is in an isolated location. Definitely recommend a car to explore the many sites along the east north of the island.
The hotel is a wooden building, so you can hear the people above when they walk around. Overall it was nice and quiet.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Quiet location in a rural area

Unfortunately the peace was disturbed .My room was on the ground floor and because of wooden floors in the room above, I could hear every footstep of 'baby elephants' during the night and furniture scraped on the floor

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2018

Bradley

Beautiful view, comfy room

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay in Santosha on the 'wild' eastern coast of Barbados. The hotel feels secluded and it is certainly a place to relax and get away from it all.

We had a Studio room on the first floor which was spacious, modern and comfortable. The Studio had a fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge, freezer, dish ware etc), so it was possible to self-cater. The room had a ceiling fan and air-conditioning which we found handy in January as it was rather warm, though there was a nice breeze most days.

Wifi in the room worked well. The pool area was nice and we really enjoyed sitting on our balcony looking at the beautiful view.

We found the location good, though I would certainly agree with other visitors that you would need a car to stay here. It was a 10 minute drive to Bathsheba where most restaurants were (Round House, Atlantis etc), though there were other smaller places nearby as well. There was a small mini-mart about a 5 minute drive away and it was possible to get essentials here.

Overall we had a nice relaxing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Quite and peaceful. Away from noise! Near the beach. Great view!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2018

ERIN G

We would stay again!

We loved our stay at Santosha! Rooms were clean and spacious with a kitchen to cook in. It's about a 40 minute drive to the West side but we did it almost every day in our rental. Great hotel, would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2017

Matt

Get away from it all

If you are looking to shut off and relax, away from the busy South and West coasts of Barbados then this is a great option for a few days. We stayed for 3 nights and were able to unwind before heading to the more lively West coast for a few days to get a more stereotypical Barbados experience. The East coast has stunning scenery, but it's not a place to go if you want to get in the sea, as it's a bit wild with lots of safety warnings.

The hotel is great, has everything you need to be self-sufficient for your stay, make sure you load up on food and soft drinks before arrival. If you want some cold beers, the ones provided on site are good value! The rooms are well proportioned, comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. The pool and deck area are great.

Staff and management were very helpful from the moment we booked.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2017

Jevonn

Beautiful property with willing friendly staff!!!

The entire experience with Santosha was excellent. Joanne contacted us well before our arrival to finalize details, sought rental car rates on our behalf and spent an extra half hour with us helping us find the hidden gems and tourists traps that we wanted to discover while in Barbados.

The property is exactly as advertised; you will not be disappointed in the least. Even with a downstairs corner room we had an excellent view of the sea and mountains but the best view is found at night if you take off your porch light and look up. The relative remoteness (still only 40 minutes from downtown) meant that the stars were in their glory at night. It truly was beautiful and I highly recommend this hidden gem for the travelers who don't mind a little drive that allows experiences that the regular resorts could never replicate.

Thanks so much for the hospitality guys and I can't wait to visit again!!!

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Tranquil beautiful views to the sea and great area for hiking.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2017

Michael

Great to get away from the busy west side.

Great for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the west side of Barbados. It was quiet, a short walk from a nice beach (no swimming due to large waves), a bit longer walk to the only restaurant, Sand Dunes, and a small grocery store. The store also has a snackette, which had much more reasonably priced food, like burgers, fish cakes and more which is targeted to the school kids from the secondary school next door. The kitchen and BBQ grill made it great for making our own meals, and the swimming pool was excellent for cooling off. The room was good, with a great view if you get 2nd or 3rd floor. You can see the ocean waves and a old sugar cane mill in the distance. We didn't have a car, but enjoyed the bus ride to Bathsheba and even saw a monkey on the way. Come prepared, bring groceries, drinks and what ever else you need and you are good to go. There was also a small bar food shack right near the entrance. We had a beer there while waiting for the bus, but didn't eat anything as it didn't look sanitary. Santosha also has a fridge in the pool house with beer and a few snacks if you get desperate. The bed was a bit hard, but the AC worked great and there was a cross breeze on the 2nd floor that kept us cool most of the time. The only real negative is that if anyone is above you, you will hear them stomping around whenever they walk - at any time of the night! Bring all supplies you need, like coffee, spices, sugar, salt and pepper, paper towels etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2017

Kevin

Nice relaxing place to stay!

Gest place to get away and relax! Get a car so you can use explore the island from here. Very scenic view from deck on room. Get groceries before heading there otherwise 15-20 minute drive to most restaurants.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2017

Keisha

Great Location

The location is awesome. Santosha sits right off of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of the island. The view is breathtaking. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Some cons were: car rental is a must. This site is very remote. Would recommend purchasing grocery. We were hungry. There is no food at the hotel and the restaurants nearby close super early and not many to choose from. Other than that it was very relaxing. If you want action and excitement, this is not the place. It's super chill and romantic. Perfect for a \"baecation\". Enjoyed my stay. I would just plan the food situation better.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2016

Curtis K

Huge Apartment In a Quiet Location

This is the wild side of Barbados. Only a few dining choices, but all are very good, especially Dinah's in Bathsheba. Sand Dunes is nearby and good for lunch. We stayed in Unit 303, a huge 1-BD, 2-BA apartment with big balcony overlooking the NE coastline - spectacular view! Nice pool, though we never used it. The apartment has basic amenities, and not too many of those - probably the only drawback. Wi-Fi in the room was spotty, but down near the office it worked great. Joanne says they will be putting a router or extender in the room soon. TV reception was spotty to non-existent.

We really loved our time at Santosha, but then we really like the Atlantic side because it is quiet and the empty beaches go on for miles. Lots of stuff to do in the area - Wildlife Preserve, Flower Forest, Animal Flower Cave, Bathsheba, Hunte's Garden, Chalky Hill Potteries. Don't come here if you expect to be entertained. This is a place to get away from the craziness of the South and Platinum Coasts and enjoy a far more realistic Bajan experience. Wonderful, friendly people - get to know them!

Joanne and her colleagues that run Santosha couldn't have been nicer. They helped us track down our luggage (which arrived 2 days after we did - Thanks, American!). Got us a blender so we could make rum cocktails. Daily housekeeping was basic, but the gals were very friendly. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay a pleasant one. We'll be back for sure!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Nice Quiet Get-A-Way

Great hotel, situated in rural east coast Barbados. The room was very large and spacious. Nice clean environment, nice view of the ocean (can't swim on this side of the island because of dangerous tidal waves, but very nice for walks.) Only downside, water from shower did not get very hot or have a lot of pressure. It was only a bus ride away from a few major Barbados attractions.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2016

LH

Zen-like accommodations with beautiful sea view

If you want harmony, comfort and tranquility this is the place for you. The view from the balcony from our third floor room was spectacular with nature all around. The staff was kind and very accommodating. The lovely pool was available 24/7 and the grill very handy to cook fresh fish we got from the fish market in Speightstown 20 minutes away. There is a beautiful clubhouse at the pool. It is essential to have a rental car at this location. Great for couples and family groups who want a vacation/reunion in a gorgeous place that feels like one has it all to oneself. It would have been even better if the jacuzzi had not been out of service and the blinds in our bedroom rolled up and down easily.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2016

Nicky

Great Find

Had such a great stay at Santosha. A real find on the beautiful east coast. Stunning location from which to explore the island. Lovely spacious rooms with good self catering facilities and large balconies with wonderful views. Feels really private - would thoroughly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2015

Fred

Quiet hotel

Spent 2nights there, everything was clean and well maintained. Water was off in the hotel for a few hours but the staff worked hard to rectify the problem... Apart from that we had no complaints and would love to visit again

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2015

Juliet

Most relaxing stay

Had a wonderful relaxing stay from July 16 to July 21. I was looking for somewhere quiet with little disturbance and I found it.The Santosha team, Joanne, Selma, Claudine and Dorious, were very friendly, helpful and made my stay stress-free. My one bedroom was spacious, and homey and I slept very well. The beach across the road is rough and not for swimming. However, everyday I went for long quiet walks along the beach and listened to the pounding of the waves. I prepared breakfast but traveled to Holetown for dinner. You need a car to get around easily. I did not rent one this time around but I would in future. I traveled as a single female and I felt safe even though the hotel is secluded.