Pros

  • Great location on the St. Lawrence Gap
  • Gorgeous, modern, updated rooms and suites
  • All rooms have a king bed
  • All rooms have balconies with an ocean view
  • Suites have fully equipped kitchens
  • Scenic lagoon pool and swim-up bar
  • Beautiful, spacious beachfront
  • Rooftop pool and terrace
  • Multiple meeting rooms
  • Large, modern fitness center
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Cons

  • No on-site spa (spa services are available in-room)
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Bottom Line

Ocean Two Resort & Residences, opened in 2011, is very chic. The rooms are extremely modern and updated, especially for Barbados, and the amenities are upscale – a sleek lobby lounge, scenic rooftop terrace, lagoon-like pool, and a gorgeous beachfront. All rooms have balconies with either a full or partial ocean view and all of the suites have fully equipped kitchens. All in all, this is a great value for the rooms and amenities provided. Note that there is no spa on-site.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Ocean Two Resort & Residences by Ocean Hotels

Scene

An upscale, chic resort that's lively at night

Opened in 2011, the hotel looks and feels new and modern. Towering above the area with eight floors, the building is painted a bright but tasteful yellow with white balconies. There is free parking, but the lot is small.

The reception area is open and airy, with a high ceiling. Modern orange and green accents dot the tables around the lobby. Down a short set of stairs is O’Asis, the lobby lounge, which is decorated with a yellow-green couch, orange accents, and beachy cushioned chairs. There was a jug of citrus water available for guests during our visit.

Directly outside of the lobby is a large pool area, separated into two spaces by a wood walkway bridge. The pool has a popular and lively swim-up bar at one end. The hotel’s only restaurant, Taste, is located by the bar. Outside of the pool area is the beach, which is very spacious and relaxing.

The scene at Ocean Two is livelier than at its sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel. Although the guests are mixed, the clientele tends to be younger. The atmosphere is relaxed yet luxurious and not pretentious. The hotel has nightly entertainment including live jazz, specialty cocktail nights, a manager’s cocktail party, and cold treats. The hotel’s location on the St. Lawrence Gap, a hub of nightlife, also adds to the lively atmosphere.

Guests looking for a low-key, more kid-centered environment can look at Ocean’s sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels, an all-inclusive nearby, has a kids' club that is open daily.

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Location

On Dover Beach and the Saint Lawrence Gap

Located on the south coast of Barbados, on the popular and touristy St. Lawrence Gap, Ocean Two is within walking distance to some of the area’s best restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment. The resort has a large beachfront on Dover Beach, one of the most highly rated beaches in Barbados. The resort is a 15-minute drive from both Bridgetown and the airport.

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Rooms

Updated and contemporary with upscale amenities

The relatively new construction of the hotel is evident in the rooms, which are modern and chic. The rooms are furnished in two styles. The plantation style has dark wood furniture and light granite countertops, beige couches with light blue pillows, and dark brown accents on the bed. The contemporary style has lighter furniture and darker granite, with red and orange accents, a modern striped carpet, and gold and red drapes in the bedroom.

Each room has a king beds as well as a balcony that has either a full or partial ocean view. The balconies are furnished with cushioned chairs, although loungers would be nice. The suites are large (over 800 square feet) and have fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, washer/dryers, and stainless steel appliances, along with cups, plates, and cooking and eating utensils. The suites have a spacious seating area with couches and chairs as well as a dining table with seating for four or six.

The bathrooms are large and updated as well with marble double vanities, dark wood mirrors, upscale toiletries, a clean tile shower, and a rainfall showerhead.

All rooms have flat-screen TVs with movies on demand, iPod docks, safes, iron and ironing boards, and electric kettles.    

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Features

Home to the island’s only rooftop terrace

Ocean Two has a large, 150-foot circular pool area that is split into two sections with a wooden walkway bridge. One side of the pool is slightly raised and the are is landscaped with tropical plants. The pool is circular and lagoon-like. A swim-up bar is located at one end and red cushioned loungers are lined up on the beach side of the pool.

The hotel’s only on-site restaurant, Taste, is located on the left side of the pool. The restaurant is open-air with dark chairs and red cushions, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a tapas menu.

A highlight of the hotel is the rooftop terrace and pool, the only one of its kind of the island. Located eight stories up, the terrace provides beautiful views of the ocean, island, and surrounding area, particularly during sunset. A small, two-tiered pool is located on the terrace and there are a handful of cushioned loungers and couches. Dining tables and chairs are lined up along the edge.

The hotel has a large, modern fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, weight benches, balance balls, free weights, and strength machines. There are also two modern meeting rooms with comfy couches, chairs, and a TV. A seasonal Kid’s Club is offered during peak times such as Christmas and Easter. There is no spa on-site, but spa treatments are available in-room. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels down the road has an on-site spa.

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Beach

A big beach with good snorkeling

The beach is directly in back of the pool and is very spacious. There is a rock boundary into the water with a small entry area. An existing reef makes for good snorkeling directly off of the beach. On the day of our visit, the water was calm, clear, and blue. There are red cushioned loungers and umbrellas set up along the beach but the large space makes it feel open and relaxed, and the loungers are not clustered together. Non-motorized water sports equipment including snorkels and goggles, boogie boards, kayaks, pool floats, and noodles, is provided on-site. There is a drink stand between the pool and the beach that has cold refreshments. 

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Weddings

On-site wedding planner

Ocean Two frequently hosts weddings and has a full-time, on-site wedding planner (that is shared with the hotel’s nearby sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel) to help guests plan their occasion. There are multiple locations to choose from, the most popular ceremony site being the hotel’s rooftop terrace. The traditional wedding package includes the marriage license, minister, cake, and bride’s and groom’s flowers, and can be customized to the couple’s needs.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Ocean Two Resort & Residences by Ocean Hotels

Scene

An upscale, chic resort that's lively at night

Opened in 2011, the hotel looks and feels new and modern. Towering above the area with eight floors, the building is painted a bright but tasteful yellow with white balconies. There is free parking, but the lot is small.

The reception area is open and airy, with a high ceiling. Modern orange and green accents dot the tables around the lobby. Down a short set of stairs is O’Asis, the lobby lounge, which is decorated with a yellow-green couch, orange accents, and beachy cushioned chairs. There was a jug of citrus water available for guests during our visit.

Directly outside of the lobby is a large pool area, separated into two spaces by a wood walkway bridge. The pool has a popular and lively swim-up bar at one end. The hotel’s only restaurant, Taste, is located by the bar. Outside of the pool area is the beach, which is very spacious and relaxing.

The scene at Ocean Two is livelier than at its sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel. Although the guests are mixed, the clientele tends to be younger. The atmosphere is relaxed yet luxurious and not pretentious. The hotel has nightly entertainment including live jazz, specialty cocktail nights, a manager’s cocktail party, and cold treats. The hotel’s location on the St. Lawrence Gap, a hub of nightlife, also adds to the lively atmosphere.

Guests looking for a low-key, more kid-centered environment can look at Ocean’s sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels, an all-inclusive nearby, has a kids' club that is open daily.

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Location

On Dover Beach and the Saint Lawrence Gap

Located on the south coast of Barbados, on the popular and touristy St. Lawrence Gap, Ocean Two is within walking distance to some of the area’s best restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment. The resort has a large beachfront on Dover Beach, one of the most highly rated beaches in Barbados. The resort is a 15-minute drive from both Bridgetown and the airport.

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Rooms

Updated and contemporary with upscale amenities

The relatively new construction of the hotel is evident in the rooms, which are modern and chic. The rooms are furnished in two styles. The plantation style has dark wood furniture and light granite countertops, beige couches with light blue pillows, and dark brown accents on the bed. The contemporary style has lighter furniture and darker granite, with red and orange accents, a modern striped carpet, and gold and red drapes in the bedroom.

Each room has a king beds as well as a balcony that has either a full or partial ocean view. The balconies are furnished with cushioned chairs, although loungers would be nice. The suites are large (over 800 square feet) and have fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, washer/dryers, and stainless steel appliances, along with cups, plates, and cooking and eating utensils. The suites have a spacious seating area with couches and chairs as well as a dining table with seating for four or six.

The bathrooms are large and updated as well with marble double vanities, dark wood mirrors, upscale toiletries, a clean tile shower, and a rainfall showerhead.

All rooms have flat-screen TVs with movies on demand, iPod docks, safes, iron and ironing boards, and electric kettles.    

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Features

Home to the island’s only rooftop terrace

Ocean Two has a large, 150-foot circular pool area that is split into two sections with a wooden walkway bridge. One side of the pool is slightly raised and the are is landscaped with tropical plants. The pool is circular and lagoon-like. A swim-up bar is located at one end and red cushioned loungers are lined up on the beach side of the pool.

The hotel’s only on-site restaurant, Taste, is located on the left side of the pool. The restaurant is open-air with dark chairs and red cushions, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a tapas menu.

A highlight of the hotel is the rooftop terrace and pool, the only one of its kind of the island. Located eight stories up, the terrace provides beautiful views of the ocean, island, and surrounding area, particularly during sunset. A small, two-tiered pool is located on the terrace and there are a handful of cushioned loungers and couches. Dining tables and chairs are lined up along the edge.

The hotel has a large, modern fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, weight benches, balance balls, free weights, and strength machines. There are also two modern meeting rooms with comfy couches, chairs, and a TV. A seasonal Kid’s Club is offered during peak times such as Christmas and Easter. There is no spa on-site, but spa treatments are available in-room. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels down the road has an on-site spa.

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Beach

A big beach with good snorkeling

The beach is directly in back of the pool and is very spacious. There is a rock boundary into the water with a small entry area. An existing reef makes for good snorkeling directly off of the beach. On the day of our visit, the water was calm, clear, and blue. There are red cushioned loungers and umbrellas set up along the beach but the large space makes it feel open and relaxed, and the loungers are not clustered together. Non-motorized water sports equipment including snorkels and goggles, boogie boards, kayaks, pool floats, and noodles, is provided on-site. There is a drink stand between the pool and the beach that has cold refreshments. 

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Weddings

On-site wedding planner

Ocean Two frequently hosts weddings and has a full-time, on-site wedding planner (that is shared with the hotel’s nearby sister property, Sea Breeze Beach Hotel) to help guests plan their occasion. There are multiple locations to choose from, the most popular ceremony site being the hotel’s rooftop terrace. The traditional wedding package includes the marriage license, minister, cake, and bride’s and groom’s flowers, and can be customized to the couple’s needs.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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