The SoCo Hotel

Barbados , Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Hastings Christ Church
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8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Garreth

Our first Caribbean holiday where we ventured outside the big established resort chains and booked a smaller boutique hotel. Our overall experience was pretty good, but still room for improvement.

First - the good stuff. Our room was comfortable and clean, with a great view of sea and sunsets from our balcony. The pool and bar areas were in good order (though maybe a few sunbeds light, and a bit more shade available) and the bar staff lively and friendly.

On the other hand - food, especially dinner, is ok but nothing more than that. We obviously weren’t expecting the vast range of options the big resorts have, but the menu was pretty limited. The waiting staff's attitude varied, with some friendly but others stand offish.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Andre

Yes the views from my room to the pool area was beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Garth W

All rooms face the water, the deck, pool and bar were great and it is just a few steps to the water with the breakwater rocks close by creating a protected area that you can swim out of into open water. Michelle gave a great rum tasting for 15 of us on Wednesday morning (!) complete with sing a long. One of the best things about Soco is that it is at the end of the boardwalk, perfect for early morning and late afternoon walks along the water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Malgorzata

Soco hotel met all our expectations. If you are looking for a quiet, AI ,adults only resort in a great location this is the one . Easy to walk to places or catch bus , located on Richard Haynes boardwalk to watch sunsets or go to other beaches and small beach right in front of hotel which has boulders for relaxing swim. Never had an issue with getting lounger but we usually walked to other beaches . Meals were great à la cate which was a nice change from typical buffets. Bar closes early though (10) and hotel very quiet after that but we didn’t mind as we got up early to enjoy longer days. Gorgeous view from all balconies . Staff friendly & accommodating and service was quick! You can hear noise from the street but that didn’t bother us . Beds comfy . Room clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Janet

The service and meals were outstanding. Usually all-inclusive resorts had buffets but SoCo Hotel had ala carte and the best meals on the island. Michelle’s rum tasting was so much fun, and the bar tenders Shane and Zach were so attentive. Even the housekeeper Trudy was delightful to visit with daily. Doncea and Sam were excellent servers. With a small boutique hotel of 24 rooms, we were able to meet all the guests and enjoy learning about Bajan and European cultures. We enjoyed our daily walks on the boardwalk, and we are already looking forward to our next visit to the best all-inclusive in the Caribbean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Anna Katarzyna

We have a wonderful stay at this hotel and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome with their friendliness, professionalism, and attention to detail. Every team member we interacted with was helpful, courteous, and always ready to assist with a smile.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Laurence

Each room has a view of the pool and ocean. Room was well appointed and bed was comfortable! Michelle, Zach and Shane keep the drinks flowing and the cook to order menu was varied and delicious!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

David

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Soco. The staff and the food were the highlights. The all inclusive package with al a carte dining for all meals was fabulous with frequent menu changes and high quality freshly cooked food at each meal. The bar and bartenders were great with a reasonable variety of branded spirits and some lovely cocktails. The staff without doubt made the holiday with a friendly team from the kitchens and housekeeping team to the waiting staff and reception. Kayla (sorry if spelt wrongly) stood out with great customer service skills and a warm friendly approach with all the guest. Management need to nuture the young staff member as she has great potential to progress far in the tourism sector. Our thanks to eveyone at Soco for making our stay so enjoyable.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Monique

When we checked in, we asked if we could get 2 additional towels but the front desk was adamant they didn’t have any so I guest they only own 1 had towel, 1 rag and bath towel per person. I’ve never had a hotel decline the request for an additional towel. Room service was inconsistent. One day they opened the door at 9:00am in the morning because we didn’t answer and then when we put the service needed sign on the door another day, we got no service.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Maurice

The staff & the food was excellent.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2025

James

The stay was great but there were little things that could’ve been touched up like there were numerous spots of mold on the balcony doors and rust inside the bathroom and shower.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Dulce DaSilva

The view from the balcony is stunning, the AC in the room is great! The bed is very comfortable. Only issue was I wish they offered more towels for the room, when traveling I always request a 2nd set, that wasn't possible here. They have however changed out the towels everyday. The staff, especially the manager Danielle is wonderful - would highly recommend this hotel. The food options have also been delicious

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Seyed Mohammad Vahidi

it was great .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Jolina

The staff was amazing especially the restaurant staff. I have never met a kinder group of individuals. Their hospitality was superb.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Kandy

Rooms need to be updated and a good cleaning. Need to have a coffee station for early morning people. Also hotel keep running out of supplies (tonic water, food)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Pedro Ariel

Staff and excellent a la carte food

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

MARC

Food was very good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2025

Karen

Food was EXCELLENT
Dining staff excellent

We had to change rooms twice
No hot water
Then ac not cooling

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

04 Nov 2025

Roxanne

The staff and people were absolutely awesome. The building, food ( not traditional all-inclusive) were underwhelming.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Brian

The staff is wonderful.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Matthew Charles

This place is a real gem. Yes there are bits that are a little tired but aren’t there in all hotels. However it is clean and charming right from Trudy in house keeping to Michelle at the bar with her fabulous rum tasting. Drinks are named brands and delivers with a smile.
The restaurant is al a carte all meals and the staff are charming attentive and well trained to the extent that they serve from the left and clear from the right! Wasted on half the clientele who cannot read a dress code. The food is a mix of Bajan and international full of flavour and delightful. If there is something you require ask don’t moan! If you are looking for sausage beans and chips don’t come here you’re not going to get it.
The pool is small however you are five yards from the beach and the beautiful Caribbean Sea which is warm and calm why come all this way and sit by a pool? Maintenance will also erect a parasol for you on the beach all you have to do is ask, sunbeds a plenty on the beach.
This is without doubt one of the best holidays we’ve had, from all round the world and fifth visit to Barbados.
Relaxed and recharged ready to earn some more money to return.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Valery

Excellent room condition and amazing balcony view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Jennifer Ann

Overall. I had a great stay. The staff was excellent especially the housekeeper and one lady at the desk (very accommodating) the food was excellent. No disappointment there.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Restroom toilet smelled horrible. Like they never deep clean it. Rats by the bushes by pool. Heater did not work many times in the shower. The food was the same almost every day. Big cockroach in the restroom ! Some staff were so rude the host lady at dining room was so rude and no smile at all. Most of the severs were polite. I would NOT NOT AND NOT recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Patrick

One bad dinner experience. A member of the party i booked with had an unfortunate experience with the surf and turff . Other than that , absolutely perfect . Great staff , beautiful hotel and all other meals were fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Darren

Its a quaint and quiet property. Its the staff thst truly makes this establishment wonderful....shout-out to Shaniqua at the front desk who assisted us in GREAT fashion with an unexpected injury.....Shane & Zac (world's best bartenders) and Ms Trudy who made sure our room was very clean and comfortable!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

NELCIA

The property while small is clean and staff is helpful polite and engaging. Short stay but was treated exceptionally. Dinner a la carte was awesome so was afternoon tea.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

AMANDA

There are no elevators at this hotel so be prepared to carry your luggage up to whatever floor your room is on. There is only one restaurant and there is scheduled times for breakfast, lunch and you have to make reservations for dinner. The beach is very small but there are bigger public beaches about a mile down the road. The boardwalk is not lit up at night so I wouldn’t risk trying to walk down it. The staff was very nice. The alcohol is included and the boardwalk sunset is a must on the menu. The buses you have to take to go anywhere drive EXTREMELY fast so make sure you’re holding on to something when you get in. You will hear them blowing the horns at all hours day and night. Their horns do not sound like our horns in the US and at first we thought there were elephants somewhere around. Overall we did have a good time and the hotel was nice as well as the staff. I would have preferred for there to be more than one restaurant tho. The food was good - just limited on times of when you can eat.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Candice

Food and was great

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Pierre Richard

Close proximity to Savvy Beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Valtavia

The location is right on a beautiful stretch of beach/boardwalk. I loved waking up each morning to the sound of the ocean and stepping out on the balcony with a breathtaking view.

The staff made the experience unforgettable. Everyone from Lila at the front desk to the restaurant team, Clive, Samantha, Angel and Shaquila, was genuinely kind, attentive, and always had a smile. They went out of their way to make me feel welcome and cared for throughout my stay. Trudi in housekeeping was also amazing!

The food was always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented and the vibe at The Soco is intimate and relaxed, perfect for couples. It never felt crowded or overwhelming, and I loved the peaceful atmosphere.

If you're looking for a boutique hotel in Barbados that delivers comfort, charm, and an unforgettable Caribbean experience, The Soco Hotel is a gem. I can’t wait to return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Colin Robert

All of the staff were very helpful all was happy
Michell shane and Zack keep the cocktails coming and take care of the tunes
Transportation is right on the doorstep
Unbelievable boardwalk and beach
First class dineing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Tonya L.

The staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel was in a grwat location for pickups, drop offs and sights.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Tech challenge but very nice hotel

Nice quiet boutique hotel. Very clean. Rooms very spacious and staff are lovely. The rooms are electrically challenged with no usb charging points and no plugs at the bed side. Also reading lamps are too bright to turn on and hence I leave off not to disturb my partner who is sleeping while I want to read. Major downfall. Nice pool deck and fantastic sunset views.

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2025

Taurean

This was absolutely a terrible trip my first time being out of the country. I thought this would have been fun, exciting and a newfound experience I would enjoy, however not only was a description given by Expedia wrong. I got very sick due to the poor cleaning conditions of the property and also them having animals on the property that was not described. this caused me a huge inconvenience and made me sick as I am allergic to cats. I will go into detail via email to further discuss this issue and how we can reconcile this.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Bailey

Michelle was great! Food excellent

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Jonesa

This property is not an all inclusive as far as food. It's more of an allocated you're only able to eat breakfast from 7amto 10 am very limited options. Lunch is from 12 to 2. If you miss lunch, you're not able to get any other food until teatime at two and it's only tuna sandwiches and tea. Dinner time starts from 6 to 10 all food about five options from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar closes at 10:30 PM.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Jonelle

Staff is nice. The bed is comfortable. Nice ocean view. Wish the all inclusive had more option and a buffet incase you didn’t make sit down dining for dinner.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Melissa

I really Enjoyed everything about this small bouti

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Nancy

I recommend that people visit, as they will enjoy their stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Gilbert

This resort was just as it was described , for adults. Very peaceful and no drama , staff are very attentive and friendly. The resort also is close to many things that a person can do and enjoy. The food was very good and the atmosphere is amazing.
Definitely will go back again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Sasha

Hard to open the room door , limited on towels , described as all inclusive but not really true very limited. Housekeeping never cleaned room and was very rude in the hall way . Roach crawled across our food at dinner . The bartender and the restaurant wait staff /host was the only thing liked about this hotel .

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2025

Robert J

They staff and food was amazing! The rooms need some updating but over all it was a great stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Christina

The cleanings was good, could use some updating.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Linda

A very small hotel just one bar,one restaurant.No amenities.Just a very small pool.Its a beach front but beach is not useable.Big rocks & tons of seaweeds.
The room is nice,clean & beautiful view.Food is really good.Staff are friendly.WiFi is weak,TV not working.If you want to stay in this hotel & want to use the beach be prepared to spend atleast $30-$40 per day extra.
$7 for transportation which you need to figure that out on your own.$20 chair & umbrella rental & plus your lunch.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Laura

The hotel was very quiet and relaxing and the food was always good

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Hannah

Our stay was nice, the staff checking us in was very nice and welcoming and happy we were there. The dining staff not so much lol but it seems to be the culture in Barbados that servers are just not very enthusiastic/friendly but the dinners were fantastic!!!

The rooms were nice but the shower pressure was pretty bad and we were woken up by the sounds of traffic unless we kept the bathroom door shut (came from the window over the shower)

The little pool was WONDERFUL as the temp was always perfect and not too cold and never over crowded.

The bartenders were all super friendly and great

Perfect location if you want to try some local restaurants (which we did for all lunches) lots in walking distance.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Randy

Pool temperature was great, view from the room was great

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2025

Stephanie D

No elevator. Only steps to get up and down to rooms, etc. Steps to beach are very steep and not safe. Not much of a resort beach area and no umbrellas. Public beach tied in to it.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

GERARD ANTHONY

The Staff was very friendly but my whole problem was a Cat around you when you eating not good at all

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Edy Sugehi Sanchez

The personnel was wonderful, the view of my room was beautiful, and the service

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

philip adam

Perfect size, amazing staff. Food was delicious. Photo of ocean/beach on website is totally misleading. The picture being used is not in front of the hotel. This is my only complaint.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Sheela Shaunette

My husband and I visited here for a quick 4 day vacation and regretted it! We wished we had booked for more days!!! EVERYTHING about the property was beautiful! The staff was friendly! The onsite pool was great! The hotel sits right on the beach which made our experience even more better!! We will be back for a 7 day vacay here in August! The bartenders on site was super fun! I wish I remembered their names to give a shout out!! The food was tasty!! Barbados is definitely a vibe!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Jaipaul

The people were kind and amazing

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Michelle

We loved thatbit was on the boardwalk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

CLAUDIA Ofelia

The hotel is cute, but if you have mobility issues it is very important to note that there is no elavator, the beach is not swimmable and has seaweed. The staff are amazing and the rooms are spacious and the AC is perfect!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

LYNDELL

Intimate and private

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Ciondria

The hotel was lovely. The staff were very friendly and personable, making it a point to learn our names.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2025

Dion

Need to upgrade

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Geoff

Staff were amazingly friendly. Location is great with easy access to beach, surf shop, restaurants and bars.
Very clean room and grounds. A/C worked perfectly.
Only drawback was a lack of hot water in the shower. Staff tried to repair the water water and it improved slightly. Not a deal breaker:)

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2025

Michelle

Overpriced accommodations. Defintely not worth the price tag.

Excellent personnel, but the property's pictures don't match reality (motel reality with hotel prices). Only three TV channels worked, the others didn't work.

Rooms are small, outdated, isn't properly furnished (outlets are weirdly placed, bathroom shower only had space for soap and nothing else) and the water was luke warm - we did the \"toilet flush\" hack to warm the water up.

I requested body towels after housekeeping closed (around 10PM) and was told by the front desk that they don't have the key to the room even though it's in their welcome letter to reach out to them after hours.

Food offerings are basic and limited, they ran out of items 2 hours into their breakfast and lunch timeframes. They also give you kid sized glasses for drinks. We spent most of our stay eating at outside restaurants.

Best part was the accessibility to the boardwalk and walkability to other restaurants. We would've suffered if it wasn't for that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

shantal

Excellent customer service from the moment you arrive on property. Delicious food included with the stay. 10/10 would stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2025

Wendy

The area where the hotel is in is not upscale, it’s run down. The mattresses and pillows are very old and look very used. The amenities are outdated and cheap. The staff was excellent and friendly. Especially Trudy. Outstanding and super friendly. The food was fine.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Velmena

Check in was quick, and informative, staff very friendly and pleasant,, and concerns were addressed promptly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Allen

Spectacular place and location.
Food was amazing each and every day and never had a bad meal
The people were amazing ....special note to Shane , Zack, Michelle at the bar who make the experience and the stories and conversation at the bar .
Highly recommend and we will be going back
Thanks to all at the Hotel who went out of their way to welcome us

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Shannara

We had a blast! We celebrated ten years of marriage and could not have been happier with the service and staff. We had many options on site and off. The beach behind the hotel was simply amazing :)

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

24 May 2025

Yvonne

We only stayed at this property for one night so perhaps it gets better if you are staying longer and become more familiar to the staff. However that being said, if I stay for one night or 14 I do expect a certain level of, if not friendliness, at least professionalism!
We did arrive early and although we couldn’t book into the room, which was fine, we were allowed to use the pool area. I asked if we could leave our luggage somewhere and had to leave it in the lobby which I didn’t feel was as secure as I would have liked.
We got the welcome email and read that you have to book for the evening meal. Therefore my husband went to the restaurant area to do so. The woman who was there was quite rude and told my husband as he didn’t have a room number he couldn’t book. This was eventually sorted out but only after my husband and the woman went to reception so she could confirm we were checked in.
We eventually waited until 3.30pm to get into our room and could only eat or drink if we paid for it. Which is fair enough.
The room was fine but on opening one of the drawers I found a long black curly hair, definitely not mine!
There are insufficient sunbeds around the pool (all
Of which get taken very early in the morning and on the beach there are a few but you have to drag them along yourself. The beach is not very nice sand stony, small pieces of shell. To enter sea

2/10

Poor

10 May 2025

Arjola

The service and the facility were horrible.

2/10

Poor

10 May 2025

Enis

This property was a complete disaster. The bedrooms smell like mold &

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Shaye

Our stay was great! I don’t think you can beat the view from each room! It feels like you are on top of the water. Yes, the beach is small, minimal shade and limited chairs but the shallow water is nice. The food is excellent. The menu changes every two days. They did a great job with my gluten free diet and everything I had was amazing. The resort sits at the end of the boardwalk which is great to walk daily. The location is great and close to everything. You do have some road noise but we didn’t mind. The showers are more like luke warm temperature but pressure was good. The rooms are very clean, bright and spacious. The staff is beyond amazing. Everyone was pleasant and smiling. This resort is a small boutique which we loved. Definitely a great place to stay and great value. We would happily return to Soco!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

William

A gem of a hotel, yards from the sea with a small beach next door . Staff were so friendly and the food was great . Lovely location with the boardwalk right outside, for walks along the seafront, taking you past several bars and restaurants and on to Rookley beach. Easy to get anywhere as the ZR bus stops outside, including Bridgetown and the Oistins fish market. Would definitely recommend. Special thanks to Michelle, Zac and Christian at the bar , Truly our housekeeper and the numerous friendly restaurant and reception staff too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2025

Michael

Expedia advertises beachfront and ocean views from the restaurant. This is not accurate in our view.

Food was very good. Service also very good except some younger servers who were full of attitude. If you don't like your job then quit.

Bartenders did a great job. Hotel should be offering Prosecco as a base drink. And a slightly better wine. The resort is not cheap and these misses are not aligned with your price point.

Stock the rooms with water and soda water. Expedia advertises room service but it's never spoken about. And it seemed like we had to wrestle water away from the bar. Barbados is hot and people need regular water in their rooms.

Rearrange the pool seating to allow more loungers. Maybe consider changing the setup from day to evening if needed.

Kimberly is a lovely manager. Please take this information to help Soco do even better.
We had a lovely time and will be back. Maybe even to Soco

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2025

Carol

First time in a smaller hotel. Was good. Pretty noisy being right on main rd. Food was good. Very clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Alison

Great Food & Staff

We've just had a nice 10 night break at the Soco Barbados, and enjoyed our stay - the positives are the 'a al carte dining' as part of the AI package. The staff are very friendly and welcoming too, and I must give extra praise to the chefs for the excellent fayre. A big shout out also to Zac & Chris who keep the rum glasses flowing. And finally, a shout out to Michelle for her legendary fun rum tasting event - I cannot think of a better way to start a Wednesday morning @ 10:30! Overall, a good stay, slightly spoilt by the sargassum (seaweed) which is completely out of the Hotel's control. The Hotel and rooms are kept clean and tidy however, the rooms could do with a slight freshening up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Marissa

We loved our stay and will be back! The staff was wonderful!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Kenneth

Soco delivered an amazing culinary experience. Excellent menu selection great taste and attentive service. Rum tasting with Michelle was both entertaining and informative. Staff was excellent. Michelle was our go to person and cleaning staff Trudy and Donna always made us smile. Simplevpleasures - early morning walks along the boardwalk and afternoons by the pool & bar.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Brad

The best thing about SoCo is the staff. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The meals were exceptional with the menu changing every two days. The drinks were also very good. The boardwalk directly in front of the property was a nice bonus and we walked it every day.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

Celestina

Staff was excellent and food … property needs some maintenance updates

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Maria

You can’t beat the view! So beautiful! And the staff was super!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Jose J. Garcia

Great location, the food offerings were excelent and the staff is very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Sharon M

Small quaint lovely place. Not much of a beach but close to one. This is not a true all inclusive, it’s more of a meals included with specific dining times and reservation needed for dinner.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2025

Kiran

We were very disappointed on the hotel pictures in website were totally different there is hardly any place for beach area. Room needs badly remodeling. The only friendly staff was at bar Michelle rest of staff made us feel like we were doing them a favor to come there. The amount we paid for was not worth it. Before anyone books consider all of this.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Hannah

The entire staff is incredibly friendly the food is great. I will definitely go there again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Stephanie

We spent five wonderful nights at The SoCo. The highlights of our trip were the kind, accommodating, and FUN staff, relaxing often on our private balcony with the most breathtaking view of the ocean, delicious food and drink, and snorkeling along the jetty and breakfront at the beach. Seriously - bring a mask and snorkel. We were close enough to take short cab rides to other destinations or walk along the beautiful boardwalk to other nightlife. We both wish we elected to stay longer. As others mentioned, the car horns are loud, but you don’t hear them when you are at the beach, restaurant, or pool. Horn culture is just different than in the States. Also, I love a hot shower, but that’s was not to be had, which was ok as the weather was beautifully warm. The property could use some maintenance, but our room was clean, cool (air conditioning worked super well), and comfortable. The outside areas facing the ocean are beautiful as is the restaurant area. The food was great. The portions were perfect for me and while my partner has a larger appetite, they were always willing to accommodate. Also, I’m a vegetarian and only one meal they didn’t have an option for me, but allowed me to build a meal of anything I wanted from the menu or had in the kitchen. Again, we wish we had the ability to stay longer! Michelle, Darren, Zack, Shereen, and Tobey were just some of the wonderful employees we met there. I will miss waking up to the beautiful view!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Brandon John

Great location to amazing beaches. The staff was amazing and very polite. Food was top notch

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Ronald

Definitely a laid back contained environment. Doesn’t feel crowded. I would appreciate more outdoor seating at dinner service but, controlled with reserving time for seating. Staff is PHENOMENAL!!!! They are friendly and engaging.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Regina

I was worried being a single female alone but the place was amazing, the room was gorgeous with beautiful view to wake up to every morning.
The staff was lovely and made me feel safe.
I cannot recommend this place enough.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Jennifer

Make sure you do your research. Beautiful island but this hotel is not a resort. No activities at night you must go out in town to find activities to do.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Andrew

Soco Hotel has a magic that comes down to it's staff. At fear of leaving anybody out I am not using names but safe to say we made many meaningful connections. Initially I was a little nervous at what I saw as a very set menu at meal times. However everything was cooked beautifully and it was an opportunity to eat more variety.

Set on a wonderful beach with shallow lagoons to enter the sea, it's location at the start of the boardwalk opens up a lot of choice for spending your day.

Front desk, restaurant and bar staff were all excellent and felt really welcome and whilst always professional appreciated the fun and interaction we had.

Without doubt, we will come back and already looking forward to meeting new friends.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Cristian

If I could give 6 stars I would. The staff was amazing, the food was incredible, and you can’t beat the views. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Lorraine

Our room was decently appointed and housekeeping and restaurant staff were impeccable. We were disappointed that we didn't have a beach area to enjoy. Overall we had a very positive experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2025

Amanda

I loved the staff and the food was excellent!! I didn't like that there was only set eating times and no room service of any kind. The rooms are not top of the line but we spent most of our time at the pool and beach. All rooms are oceanside.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2025

Idella

The property itself appeared in poor condition. On the 4th floor, large crack in the building near stairwell; while leaning against railing outside of the room, paint came off onto my hand; off-white upholstery had several marks and appeared tired; dated tv controls; room safe missing a tile and malfunctioned once required maintenance assistance. No light on room balcony, drain cover in the sink was coming apart. This said,the view from the room was beautiful. A full ocean view. The staff are friendly, nice and well trained. The meals are served in 3 courses, prepared well and delicious. The GM was engaging and attentive to our requests.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

sarah

Wow!! We had an amazing week at The Soco. The hospitality, the staff, the food was amazing.
Each room had a sea view and is equipped for all you need on an AI stay.
The location was ideal for us, the hotel is at the of the boardwalk so you could chose to either drink and eat at the hotel or visit one of the bars and restaurants along the front. Which means you can have a quiet or louder night depending on your mood.
The food at the hotel was excellent so we had no issues eating most meals at the hotel.
The service was top level and the staff (and general manger) went above and beyond to make our stay the best experience.
Some people have mentioned the road noise in the reviews- yes you can hear the road as the hotel is on the main coast road, but this never bothered us and we slept so well!
The hotel is boutique with only 24rooms (approx) so the staff get to know you and your preferences and the bartenders knew what drinks to make without us asking LOL
In summary - my husband and I have a policy to never stay in the same place or hotel twice as we think the world is too small to repeat a visit - but we would stay at The Soco in Barbados again and already thinking about another visit never year- for us that is top marks!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Elaine

Great location awesome food and drinks will stay again!!

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2025

Natalie

It's a 3 star hotel at best.

If you are looking for a good night sleep you won't get it! Soco Hotel is located on a main road with a nearby major construction site. The beeping and honking begins at 5a.m making it a challenge for light sleepers or anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

Food & Drink: Another disappointment was the hotel’s limited food and drink options. The restaurant has a small menu with just a few basic choices, none of which stood out as particularly memorable. If you're expecting a variety of high-quality dining options, you’ll be let down. The bar area, though cozy, doesn’t offer much either. In fact, there is no selection of top-shelf alcohol, which was a big letdown for anyone looking to unwind with a more premium drink. The bar was basically non-existent before 12p.m. CHEAPEST alcohol possible, no champagne, only prosecco.
Rooms: Spacious with balconies, but need a major makeover, outdated.
The beach: It's there, but you cannot swim in it, rocks. Don't be fooled by the photos.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2025

Herwin

Good place to relax

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Debra

Very nice small boutique all inclusive hotel. Right on the beach with bar, pool and patio area very nicely decorated with amazing views of water and sunsets. Beach is steps away from property. Shopping was within walking distance on board walk. The entire staff was amazing. Check in and out was a breeze, restaurant staff was friendly, polite and quick service. The food was delicious and at least 4 choices were offered each meal. We will definitely return again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Lawrence

Bridgetown Gem

Our stay at the Soco was wonderful. Service was top notch and pampering. The food was outstanding. We especially enjoyed the convenience of the pool and ocean for lounging and dipping. Convenient location and staff from checkin to checkout was great - special shout out to the bar staff - Michelle, Shane, and Zach. The food service staff competent and friendly, especially Reina. The Chef deserves special praise for her outstanding meals.Additional praise for Michelle, who also connected us to the city, activities in the area and a tour around the island.

It does need to be said that having a fourth floor room with no elevator will be an issue for anyone with mobility issues.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Carla

We recently celebrated our 25th anniversary at the Soco Hotel and it was amazing. We had such a great time, it was peaceful and relaxing just what we needed. The guest were mostly older/retired but everyonewas very nice, we are in our mid 40s. If you are looking for a party scene this is not the place.

The hotel was in a central location, the room was large with a balcony overlooking the ocean.
The beach was rocky, definitely bring water shoes. Chairs and umbrella were provided which was great. There is also a boardwalk that connects the hotel to a lot of local restaurants on the stretch along the ocean.

The public beach was only 5 min drive away and free to get in and free parking. If you wanted loungers and an umbrella it was $20 for the day.

The receptionist Shaniqua and Ms. Linda at the front desk were friendly and knowledgeable. Special thanks to Ms. Judith our housekeeper that surprised us by decorating our room and was just so kind in making sure we were taken care of.

A special thanks to our bartenders Shane and Michelle who were both wonderful and made the best Bajan rum punch ever ank kept the liquor flowing.

Thanks to all the hotess/waitresses that served us as well and made us feel special.

Cons: Rocky Beach
Plus: All meals were made to order and wonderful staff.

Leisure Partner