Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels — Family Review
Barbados, Barbados · 4-star · 4.1/5 (3,590 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- All-inclusive
- Connecting rooms
- Sleeps up to 8
- Spa
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels is a 4-star family-friendly resort in Barbados, about 14 minutes from Grantley Adams (BGI). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools, connecting rooms, rooms that sleep up to 8 and a spa. Guests rate it 4.1/5 across 3,590 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Big families (rooms sleep up to 8) · Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting · Short travel days (quick airport transfer) |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families who need every detail confirmed up front — verify specifics when booking |
| Best ages | School-age kids |
| Closest airport | BGI — Grantley Adams International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~14 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | Verified: Junior Suite, Balcony, Ocean View (2 Bedroom) sleeps up to 8 |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 4-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.1/5 (3,590 reviews) |
| Location | Barbados, Barbados |
| Nearest airport | BGI — Grantley Adams International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~14 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Largest room sleeps | 8 |
| Connecting rooms | Available |
| Booked with our partner as | Turtle Beach, a Tribute Portfolio™ All Inclusive Hotel |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- Connecting rooms
- Rooms that sleep up to 8
- A spa
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Big families (rooms sleep up to 8)
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
- Short travel days (quick airport transfer)
Skip it if…
- You want a guarantee on a specific room type — always confirm the exact room when booking.
Room fit for families
- Verified family room: Junior Suite, Balcony, Ocean View (2 Bedroom) — sleeps up to 8 (max 6 adults + 6 children), 2x Sofa bed + 2x Queen Bed, in one unit. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
- Connecting rooms are available — a practical option for families of 5+ or trips with grandparents.
- Suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels sits in Barbados, Barbados. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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4/5
Liked: The property is lovely and directly on a stunning beach. The room was very clean, with direct access to the beach and pool. The food was delicious, fresh with a lot of variety and choices. Everything you could want and more!!
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5/5
Liked: The overall experience at Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels was perfect! Friendly staff and amazing food choices.
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3/5
Liked: The resort was okay however slowly deteriorating. Some staff members were friendly and some were not. The food was decent but the pool area was too small. They did not have a swim up bar either. The hotel is shutting down in May and being renovating.
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5/5Great hotel in super…
Liked: Great location, friendly staff and super facilities made this a perfect place for a Barbados holiday. Huge beach, plenty of loungers, and a lovely pool.
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Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts for a Family of 5
- Best Caribbean Family Resorts with Connecting Rooms
- Best Caribbean Resorts for Large Families (Sleep 6+)
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels FAQ
Does Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels have a kids club?
Yes — Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels from the airport?
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels is roughly 14 minutes by road from Grantley Adams (BGI). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels sleep a family of 5?
Yes — the Junior Suite, Balcony, Ocean View (2 Bedroom) sleeps up to 8 (max 6 adults + 6 children) in one unit, and connecting rooms are available for bigger groups. Verified 2026-05 from the LiteAPI room catalogue; confirm the exact room for your dates when you book.
Is Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels good for toddlers?
We don't have confirmed toddler-specific facilities (infant policy, cribs) on file for Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels. Our toddler rankings list Barbados resorts with confirmed infant-friendly signals.
How much does a trip to Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.