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Reviews of Annabelle's

St James, BB24023 Saint James, Barbados

#26 of 73 hotels in Saint James

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Review score

Based on 53 apartment reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    We had a great stay. A few upgrades are needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property needs a refresh.

    The location for that price is unbeatable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Would well recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s a few restaurants in the local area but other than that there’s not a whole lot to do other than the beach. No complaints though.

    Perfect location, right on a beautiful beach. Apartment was small but had everything we needed. Host wasn’t around much as it was a bank holiday weekend but was always available if needed. Would well recommend.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing time here! Unbelievable location. The apartment could do with updating as it’s old, but for the price in this area I expected that, a couple of parasols on beach would have really enhanced our stay as there is no shade on beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    8.0
    Nice place for repeat 🎉
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good > just from Apartment above it’s NOISY > you can hear every single step and more… Otherwise > Kindly DORA, nice place, perfect location > place to repeat 😉

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    9.0
    Definitely would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights

    The traffic noise from the nearby road was a bit of a downside.

    The house’s location by the sea was absolutely perfect, offering stunning views and easy access to the beach. The hostess Donna was very friendly and made us feel welcome throughout our stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    10
    Beach hotel / studio apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Right on beach great little quirky quiet place Lively staff and owner extremely helpful

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Perfect - can’t wait to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - it was brilliant.

    Location is absolutely top notch, right on the beach, bus stop outside. Donna was really helpful and even let us do a very late checkout as our flight wasn’t til the evening. We will be back.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Perfect beach property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect property to be honest the pictures on booking .com do not do the place justice , it’s amazing location literally on the beach we stayed in the 1 bed flat was well appointed for a self catering stay everything you needed Plus Wi-Fi and air conditioning

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2025

    8.0
    Donna was very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the bed was extremely hard. the towels were very worn. no shampoo.

    donna was a great host!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to criticise, given the location.

    Location is excellent. In front of the property is the gorgeous beach. At the rear is the main road up to Holetown, the shopping and restaurants. Host managing the property was particularly pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good location for the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy traffic at the back of the property. Not used to a double bed - felt too small!

    Great access to the beach

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money, location is beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bed (140cm) and we run out of gas, so we could not cook the breakfast, the response from staff (message on booking/mobile) did not response.

    Location is amazing, right on the beach (all apartments), our - one bedroom was renovated.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    8.0
    My stay was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No regrets

    The unit was self contained. I liked the location. It was on the bus route which was pretty good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    A perfect location for a beach holiday with the family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This property is fantastic! Right on the beach with fantastic sea/sunset views and with direct beach access. Bus stop outside and easy to get to shops & restaurants

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Single bed back room apartment on beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We recommended to the manager to add a coffee table in the TV /living room area to put drinks/snacks on instead of the floor, and to think about replacing the 3 stuck together, low backed, bamboo chairs with an actual cushioned couch to curl up on to read or comfortably watch TV. The main area floor could have been cleaner but we did rush them a bit; the bathroom and kitchen were very clean. The price would be better justified with some improvements.

    The single room condo at the back of the house is literally right on the beach. We could drag the lounge chairs through the gate and get some shade from the coconut tree or rent an umbrella and chairs from the guy who sets up there. The place is a cute older cottage so don’t expect it to be bug-free. The A/C in the bedroom was good but room was a bit small for the two twin beds converted into a king which meant no nightstands (we suggested maybe custom made/recycled small tables).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    We love Annabelle’s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location , right on the beach. Grocery stores within walking distance. Bus stop right outside door :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Loved position and loved sitting on terrace watching the sunset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was uncomfortable and just needed a bit of update

    Position

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Lovely place, lovely owners, lovely people around, gorgeous location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio (1-2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Would have liked more precise information beforehand re location & distance ON FOOT of supermarkets, ATM, phone shop, restaurants/snackshacks, etc. Mosquitoes. Needed a repellent device for the studio.

    No breakfast; self-catering. Location fabulous - just what I hoped it would be. Good beach bar/cafe close by.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    The perfect place for a relaxing family break on the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been useful to have some more crockery and cutlery

    The location is absolutely amazing - stunning views of Payne’s Bay, shops and restaurants nearby but still very peaceful. The outside space right on the beach was ideal for us with young children. The 2 bedroom cottage was far more spacious than we expected- huge beds, lots of storage space, more than enough indoor and outdoor seating for all 4 of us. It was great to have Ann and Donna onsite during the week; they were always happy to help with restaurant bookings, bedding changes and arranged a mid-week clean for us.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    A wonderful traditional Bajan accommodation, right on the beach, bus stops outside and walking distance to The Cliff. Wh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was excellent

    This is a traditional Bajan chattel, full of character and right on the beach!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    We have already planned to return so need I say more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights

    There are sunbeds in the little garden forecourt which you are free to take out onto the beach, a nice addition would be to have an umbrella which you were able to take as well for shade when needed. There is some road noise which is a little intrusive but not enough to spoil your relaxation, the other two, one bed apartments would be noisier and they do shield the two bed one from too much of it.

    This is a self catering apartment and while facilities are basic there is everything that you need to make your stay comfortable and prepare breakfasts and light meals, we didn't plan on eating in much so it was more than adequate. We stayed in the two bedroom beachfront apartment on Paynes Bay Beach and the location is stunning, literally on the beach, you could't be any closer! Air Con in the bedrooms very good, Wi-Fi very good. Anne, who was managing the place was very helpful when needed whilst also being very discreet. Lovely little beach bar and grill about thirty steps away which we used a lot. Basically if you want fancy and modern this isn't for you but if you are looking for a more traditional vibe it is lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Annabelles highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Eh the odd shower of rain we got 🤣

    The location was amazing right by the beach. The apartment was cosy and had just what we wanted. Donna and Anne were amazing to deal with too. So handy having the sunbeds there so didn't have to rent each day. We could eat indoors in the kitchen or had a lovely set up on balcony to eat outdoors too.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Still had a wonderful time and enjoy staying at Annabelles. Donna the manager on-site is lovely as is Ann the owner. But
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really bad but just some observations that would benefit the 1 bed apartment. The property could now benefit from some updating of the decor. It is starting to look very tired. Kitchen area needs a general tidy up with new equipment, furniture and appliances especially the fridge. Matching crockery & glasses is always a nice touch. Outdoor table and chairs/beach loungers need replacing or repairing as many are broken and no parasol to use. Base is provided! Meaning no outside cover when it rains or place to sit. Mosquito nets on all windows need replacing so that windows can be left open instead of needing to constantly use ac. Cannot leave bathroom window open at all.

    We have been staying here regularly for several years now. The position is excellent both for beach access and ease of using public transport to travel around the island without the need for a car. However beach is getting busier every year with tourists from the cruise ships being dropped off on that stretch.

    Stayed in December 2023

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