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Reviews of Salt Ash Hotel

2 out of 5
Salt Ash Hotel
Dover Beach, St. Lawrence Gap

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 52 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the staff , they were very friendly, and the hotel was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

craig

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs... photos are not accurate.
Booked this solely based on the photos and decided to try out ONE night in our 6 night trip. The place is a dump. An absolute dump! The beach has serious erosion and although I'm seeing this is something affecting the entire south side of the Island, it should be updated on their website to show that there is no beach like shown in the pictures. The sand dunes (as shown in my photo) blocks any beach access. Instead there is bad beach erosion and the dunes which are being ripped apart by the higher seas is right along their barrier. There was a security guard who checked me in and showed me to the room. He was friendly and directed me to the local bar to get some food. This was THE Only STAFF I saw while here at this hotel and left at sun up because I couldn't deal with how gross it was! Anyways the bar, Jazz charged 18.00 USD for one chicken thigh and leg. Very very pricey but I knew that night i would not be extending my stay. Hotels.com shows restaurant on site, there is none. The restaurant is actually next door at ocean 2. Their breakfast buffet is 65.00! Apparently they are owned by the same company and planning on tearing it down soon. This is the worst experience I've had and I hope people truely believe my warnings. No pool or beach to swim in due to erosion will equal a miserable stay I found a hotel about 1/4 mile north, the restrover and saw their prices were 15.00 more. I immediately left this dump and booked the most beautiful studio room...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
This was my 4th visit to Salt Ash in the last 3 years and it’s become our home away from home. Everyone we met went above and beyond for us, from Kimberly in the office to Tyrone at his beach bar, housekeeping and security. We wish you all well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

-L., DMV Area

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything within a few steps. Rooms clean & spacious, staff warm & welcoming. Having the bar and the beach with free lounge chairs for guest backing the premises was awesome! I also enjoyed sitting on the patio and watching the amazing sunset as it meets the ocean water. Great value for the buck! Many thanks to Salt Ash Hotel, I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not stay there
Disgraceful After a long journey place was dirty and unsafe Had to then scource alternative space : which in turn was costly
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach! The hotel is very clean and comfortable, and is only a block or 2 away from a market, ATM, and some good restaurants. Absolutely perfect place to relax, watch or swim in the ocean, with your own frig (once you stock it with the local beer) just a few steps away. All that happiness for a very reasonable (read "cheap") cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay - wish it could have been longer!
One night only before setting offto the airport. Pleasant room with an amazing sea view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Salt Ash
The downstairs rooms are dark and with no privacy. Higher floor rooms are much better but a higher room cannot be guaranteed. Right on the beach.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Why look anywhere else?
Fantastic location and value with service with a smile!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on a beautiful beach
Comfortable stay and would stay here again. Good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barbados on a budget
An excellent economical hotel right in the middle of "the Gap". The staff run an efficient operation and are very pleasant. Nothing too much trouble. Hotel is basic and although a little tired it does the job. Balcony view of the ocean and views of the beach are very relaxing and more than make up for the simple but adequate facilities. Room includes a small kitchen. As it is on the beach and only a few steps away from restaurants and the Dover Supermarket this is a great place to unwind and chill. My only advice is once you get to the Gap ask where the hotel is as it is not obvious from the main road. Barry's surf school signs are worth following as they are right next door. A small beach bar is also on site and is run by a typical local. Good parking and fast wi fi.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018
Response from K. Samchand on 24 Oct 2018
I'm glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Salt Aces Apartment Hotel, look forward to seeing you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Airut, Trinidad and Tobago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very a very convenient location, grocery store, beach, restaurants and everything you can ask in the Gap. Kimberlin was amazing ! she helps us with all the information we need , also our flight was late around 7:00 pm. and we were able to move to another to change and shower after the check out time for free!. customer service in Barbados is best! I booked a ocean room I got # 10 room this view is just beautiful from my room balcony. This is not a push hotel or arte modern facility but the rooms and in perfect condition plus the rate is pretty good!. Value for Money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

MF

Disliked: Staff & service
For a budget hotel this is good and close to everything. The hotel manager could get a better bedside manner though. A good experience overall though.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing value beach-side apartment
I just stayed in an amazing value beach-side apartment at Salt Ash Hotel. I have stayed there before and loved it, but on that occasion, I was in a downstairs room. That had the benefit of not having to walk upstairs, but the upstairs room that I stayed in this time had the advantage of a lovely veranda with a stunning view of the beach and ocean. The location is perfect - right on the beach and close to all the activity on St Lawrence Gap. The rooms are old but spacious, clean and well-maintained. The beds are comfortable, and the quiet at night ensures a good night's sleep. The kitchenette has everything you need to be self-catering - thereby saving you a lot of money on meals. The staff members are all pleasant, helpful and very responsive to any problems you may have. On my regular trips to Barbados, this will be the place I always stay :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked an Oceanside with a balcony and received a ground floor with a patio bar outside the door. Drunk karaoke all night was not entertaining! Room was clean, but very spartan like being at camp.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
pricing
i d converted the $US price i d booked at to GBP arrived at the hotel with what i believed to be more than enough to cover costs ,to be told that they have their own conversion rates .Just saying if $47.00 = £35.....i cannot work out how they got to £42.00...i ended up paying £40.00 so i paid £5.00 OVER THE PRICE I BOOKED AT ....SO PLEASE BEWARE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waves all night long!
This place was very affordable. It is nothing fancy at all, there is a bar that is open daily on the spot. You can hear the waves all night long! It is walking distance to food, stores and shopping! We were very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Pete, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apartment is in a great position but could do with a overall eg decorating and bathroom sorting out shower needs a handrail new curtain and toilet seat fixing
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Salt Ash Hotel
Small hotel directly on the beach, with Tyrone’s beach bar attached. Staff were all very pleasant and helpful. We stayed for 3 weeks and are returning later in the year.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Well worth our stay. beautifully located on the beach, there is nothing better than waking up to sounds of the ocean outside your window. My friend and I had a 2 bed Ocean side room right by the bar (convenient) and literally steps away from the beach. The location is great since it’s situated very close to the St Lawrence Gap (bars/restaurants). The walk isn’t bad at all. There’s also a small grocery store/deli shop, coffee shop down the street (Ocean 15 or something) and a cute Jazz Bar next door as well. Absolutely would stay again and recommend it!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ok for the price nice location on the beach we only stayed 1 nite coming back from cruse
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Khin, Antigua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely time. Kimberly was very helpful.. I would recommend to everyone.its a little gem in the paradise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

cathy and mike, nen brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice location. Right on beach
Clean but Rooms can use a remodel excellent location close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

E

Disliked: Staff & service
Very basic, clean hotel, poor customer service
When we arrived to check in, there was no one staffing the hotel to let us through the locked gate and give us keys to our room. Luckily there is a surf shop next door and a guy who works there was able to tell us that the bigger hotel (Ocean 2) on the other side is owned by the same people and took us there, who then called someone who was able to get us into our room. The hotel itself was somewhat rundown but clean. AC worked well, and waking up to the view of the ocean was great. Due to the check in issue, we were granted pool access at Ocean 2, which was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

JANELLE, MONTREAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT!
I've been to Barbados a total of 8 times. I've stayed at overpriced condos and hotels that were definitely not worth the money. Salt Ash was perfectly located in a touristy area along with the beach being 20 steps away. I would highly recommend renting here. I stayed 8 nights and didn't have any issues with our accommodation. Our cleaning lady was beyond amazing & the hotel manager made sure we were always in good hands. For the price we paid, it was well worth it. We will definitely be back at Salt Ash. I want to book again this year but you are all booked up for the dates I want to come!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Response from K. Samchand on 28 Feb 2018
Dear Janelle, Thank you for your lovely review. I am very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. I will pass on your kind words to the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards

8/10 Good

Iben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great budget option
The Salt Ash is a great budget option, large rooms, kitchen amenities, right on the beach and close to both restaurants and night life. I only had minor issues; google maps places the Salt Ash slightly wrong, but anyone on the street can point you in the right direction. I only had like warm water in the shower, but I'm ok with that. I couldn't find anyone at the reception to check out with around 8:30am despite opening hours being 8am-4pm, so I just threw the keys into the office through the open window, and I hope everything is fine. I would stay here again when in Barbados.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but needs improvement
Very good location but hard to find from the main street as limited signage. Hotel does not provide basics like shampoo and TV is the size of a laptop. Limited office opening hours and unreliable internet connection.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel
Very basic but clean. Can't beat the price or the view. Nothing like walking out right on to the beach. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the price
This place is a great bargain! The room is clean and comfortable. The area is great! Nice beach out front and right next to Dover Beach. My room was on the main floor directly beside the beach bar which made for very noisy evenings, but usually only until about midnight. I just watched tv until it quieted down. I can see this not being ideal for some people. I had a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

k lynn, new england

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice hotel and right near the ocean
The hotel was nice and it was off the main road only thing we had a problem with was there was no tv in the room should probably upgrade that also we were suppose to have a beach front room that’s what we booked when we got there we didn’t have a beach front room we were put in the back which the place were we was put was still nice and very spacious so we still enjoyed it another thing is ever time we went to the outside bar there was no one there it was allways closed which we didn’t like and we asked once if they were serving food and the lady told us no only to a private party so u couldn’t even get something to eat at the hotel which I found crazy never been to a hotel we’re they don’t serve food or drinks but we ended up going out to the main road and found plenty of places to eat and drink the location was perfect we would definitely come back again u can’t beat the prize even though there were a few things we didn’t like
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A Little Gem In Paradise
Wow !! Found Salt Ash Apartments on Hotels.com and how pleased we were to have found this little gem consisting of 9 rooms. The location is just amazing, literally steps away from the most gorgeous beach and to see the turtles in the sea a few feet away is quite emotional. The ground floor apartment we had could do with a refurbishment but it was kept spotlessly clean, we had everything we needed, a comfortable bed, hot water, brilliant air conditioning, lots of towels including beach towels, superb internet, cable tv, a few toiletries too. One thing they didn’t have was a hairdryer so don’t forget to pack one ! Bars, shops and restaurants all on your doorstep. Would we return .... yes in a heartbeat, wonderful stay and the most lovely staff. Highly recommend, pity I have to shout out about it as we probably won’t be able to get a room !
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Waneita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good inexpensive stay.
It was nice and clean settings. Having the beach out front and a breathtaking view was great. Its in a good area close walking distance to everything. For the price it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location - good value
This Hotel is in an excellent location - right on the beach. The price was very reasonable, especially given the location. Rooms 1 to 4 face the beach and so have a great view, but the downside is that you are close to the bar and common patio area, which can be noisy at times. Thankfully it's usually all quiet by 10 pm though. The waves can be quite high on this beach, so it is popular with surf boarders. My room was a good size, comfortable, cleaned every day, with good free wifi, and had a full kitchen so that I was able to self-cater for the duration of my stay. The local convenience store is very convenient - but the prices are higher than the larger supermarkets. I did my shopping at Masseys at the bottom of Rendezvous Hill, and used their complimentary shuttle to carry me and my bags back to the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful ocean view in a great location
If you're looking for 5* luxury, state of the art facilities and full restaurant/pool/spa etc. amenities then this is not the place for you. However, if like us, you value a beautiful ocean view, clean and spacious apartment and, friendly and helpful staff and a great price, then i would highly recommend this hotel. Good location for walking to the numerous nearby restaurants and bars on the Gap. Kimberley was extremely helpful and responsive before and during our stay. There is a nice little bar and a small stretch of beach with plenty of sun loungers for hotel guests. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Kyme on 13 Aug 2017
Hello Vanessa Thank you for your review. Please that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet turtle beach.
Hotel is very clean, recently painted but very 1970's. But at the price for a beachfront hotel it is a very good place to stay. All rooms have a balcony that views the ocean. One mystery is why they do not mention that there are rocks with grass on them in the ocean. The rocks are not a problem for swimming but are the feeding ground for many turtles. They are present year round and will swim within feet of you. A real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Steve, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not even 1 star hotel
arrived with front gate locked. No one in site except guest waiting to leave. Maintenance staff finally arrive. No real beach. what beach there was - was full of seaweed. Large room but wouldn't touch anything in kitchen or cupboards. Had a locked box with little lock as the safe. Would never stay again. You are supposed to pay what you get, but not even here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from kward on 3 Jul 2017
Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. I am sorry that your stay with us was not pleasant. Unfortunately, we are not able to control the sea with regards to the seaweed and the disappearance of the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
Salt ash is great! We just arrived back home last night and I'm sorry we didn't extend for a few days more! The beach the staff's hospitality, Kimberly and Margaret are gems!❤️ Tyrones beach bar and Tyrone himself are great! Don't stay anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from kward on 3 Jul 2017
Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. I am please that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

gail, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is stunning and the staff are lovely. We had a great time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from kward on 3 Jul 2017
Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. I am please that you enjoyed your stay with us . Looking forward to having you stay with us again in the future.

6/10 Okay

Gordon, Kissimmee, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect Location
Hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Provided good recommendations about places to eat.
Response from Kimberley on 4 May 2017
Hello Mr. Gordon Thank you for your feedback. With regards to the clock radios I will ensure your suggestion is implemented.

10/10 Excellent

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Henriette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really bad!!!
I book 4 nights, but I left after 1 night. I didn't sleep at all because people were being noisy just outside my window, playing loud music, shouting etc. Traveling alone I didn't want to go out in the middle of the night to ask them to be quiet when I didn't know the area! I didn't get any money back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die guten Zeiten des Hotels sind schon eine Weile vorüber und es benötigt dringend einer gründlichen Renovierung ist aber ordentlich und sauber. (Ofen nur 2 von 4 Platten in Betrieb, viele geplatzte Fliesen, Rost und Schimmel im Bad und an den Wänden im Wandschrank.) Tagsüber durch die unmittelbare Strandnähe traumhaft. Der Strand ist Postkarte pur, wie man es sich nur wünschen kann. Jedoch so wie es Abend wird, trifft sich an der kl. Bar direkt auf der Terrasse gefühlt der ganze Ort, Gäste von anderen Hotels und auch viele Einheimische. Es wird voll, es wird laut und es geht lange in die Nacht hinein. Unser Zimmer war unten und man konnte nicht ins Bett, bevor der letzte Gast weg war, weil man den Lärm hörte, als wären sie neben dem Bett. Denn die Terrasse des Zimmers ist gleichzeitig die Terrasse der Bar, so dass die Trink-Gäste unmittelbar vor dem Zimmer saßen und mit zunehmendem Alkoholkonsum der Lärmpegel immer schlimmer wurde. Am nächsten Morgen stand unser Tisch auf der Terrasse voller schmutziger Gläser und überquellender Aschenbecher. Also vorm Frühstück musste man erstmal aufräumen, was ebenfalls sehr unangenehm war. Wir waren 1 Woche im Hotel und haben die Tage regelrecht gezählt, bis wir wieder weg konnten. Kein gutes Fazit für einen Urlaub.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A due passi del mare e zona milito céntrica e sicura
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Julie, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Simple hôtel à même la plage. Terrasse avec vue sur l’océan
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totale Enttäuschung !!!!
Wir wollten für unsere letzte Nacht in Barbados nochmal ein besonderes Zimmer mit Meerblick und in Strand nähe. Deshalb haben wir etwas mehr bezahlt. Leider wurden wir sehr enttäuscht, das Zimmer war schmutzig, der sogenannte "Meerblick" war ein kleines Fenster auf die Terrasse, hintendran das Meer, das Personal war unfreundlich bis auf die Putzfrau, ein late check out war auch nicht möglich und wir hatten Abends ein Bier bestellt und haben zwei Flaschen bekommen die bereits geöffnet waren. Ich kann diese Hotel für diesen Preis nicht empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Björn Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from K. Samchand on 28 Feb 2018
Dear Bjorn, Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Salt Ash Hotel.