The Palms Resort
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A good-value west-coast base for independent travelers, not a full-service beach resort.

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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · a simple 3-star self-catering apartment hotel near Holetown

The Palms is a small, 3-star apartment hotel in a quiet residential pocket of Sunset Crest. It’s a strong pick for independent travelers who want kitchen space and west-coast access without luxury-hotel expectations. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious accommodation, helpful staff and the peaceful pool. Beaches, restaurants and Holetown’s supermarket are roughly a 10–15-minute walk away—not outside your door.

The trade-offs are modest facilities, some dated furnishings and a more hands-off experience than the resort name suggests. Google reviews include less enthusiastic reports about reception and check-in flexibility, though recent feedback is mostly positive. Expedia lists a deposit, tourism levy and card-payment surcharge, so check what your booking includes. We’d skip it for beachfront convenience or a service-heavy resort holiday.

Rooms
Spacious kitchen-equipped apartments; some furnishings remain dated, with newer larger suites also available.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Google guest feedback.
Service
Mostly praised as helpful; some Google guests describe a hands-off reception and rigid check-in arrangements.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, café, free Wi-Fi and parking; Expedia also lists nearby beach-club access.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists a deposit, tourism levy and card surcharge; upper floors are stairs-only.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

The location

Palm Avenue B, Holetown

Quiet residential cul-de-sac in Sunset Crest; walkable to Holetown, but not beachfront.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, café, free Wi-Fi and parking; Expedia also lists nearby beach-club access.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Spa (extra charge)
  • Airport transportation (extra charge)
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The Palms Resort: from $161 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $161 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Palms Resort on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Palms Resort is a simple 3-star self-catering apartment hotel near Holetown in Barbados, Barbados.

Address: Palm Avenue B, Holetown. Property ID: 1059983. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/barbados/the-palms-resort-1059983

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/barbados/the-palms-resort-1059983/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$359$449 on Booking.com$90 less (20%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $161 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $348 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $535 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $723 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $905 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,087 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,265 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,452 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,639 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,826 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,009 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,191 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,373 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,555 USD

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#5 of 8 hotels in Holetown & the West Coast by Axel's take. Holetown & the West Coast is #4 of 6 places to stay in Barbados. The best hotels in Holetown & the West Coast, ranked · Where to stay in Barbados

Axel's take: 8.0/10

A good-value west-coast base for independent travelers, not a full-service beach resort. a simple 3-star self-catering apartment hotel near Holetown, scored for what it is.

The Palms is a small, 3-star apartment hotel in a quiet residential pocket of Sunset Crest. It’s a strong pick for independent travelers who want kitchen space and west-coast access without luxury-hotel expectations. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, spacious accommodation, helpful staff and the peaceful pool. Beaches, restaurants and Holetown’s supermarket are roughly a 10–15-minute walk away—not outside your door.

The trade-offs are modest facilities, some dated furnishings and a more hands-off experience than the resort name suggests. Google reviews include less enthusiastic reports about reception and check-in flexibility, though recent feedback is mostly positive. Expedia lists a deposit, tourism levy and card-payment surcharge, so check what your booking includes. We’d skip it for beachfront convenience or a service-heavy resort holiday.

  • Best for: independent self-catering travelers; couples seeking a quiet base; longer west-coast stays

  • Watch out for: 10–15-minute walk to beaches and town; some dated furnishings and uneven reception feedback; deposit, tourism levy and card surcharge

  • Location: Quiet residential cul-de-sac in Sunset Crest; walkable to Holetown, but not beachfront.

  • Rooms: Spacious kitchen-equipped apartments; some furnishings remain dated, with newer larger suites also available.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Google guest feedback.

  • Service: Mostly praised as helpful; some Google guests describe a hands-off reception and rigid check-in arrangements.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, café, free Wi-Fi and parking; Expedia also lists nearby beach-club access.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a deposit, tourism levy and card surcharge; upper floors are stairs-only.

Axel's opinion of The Palms Resort, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About The Palms Resort

  • Property type: Resort
  • 3-star hotel
  • Palm Avenue B, Holetown
  • Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 213 reviews (location 4.3/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Grantley Adams International Airport: 34 min by taxi · Paynes Bay Beach: 4 min by taxi
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Babysitting and childcare, Restaurant, Bar, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), Free parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge)
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Barbados

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Penthouse room

Standard room with sea view

1 Bedroom Standard room

2 Bedrooms Standard Penthouse room

3 Bedrooms Standard room

3 Bedrooms Standard Penthouse room

Standard Single room

3 Bedrooms Standard Single Penthouse room

Standard Triple room

3 Bedrooms Standard Triple Penthouse room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

3 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

Standard Twin Penthouse room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

3 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Penthouse room

3 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple Penthouse room

Superior room

1 Bedroom Superior room

  • Bedrooms: 1

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

  • Bedrooms: 1

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Luxury room

Suite

Suite with water view

2 Bedrooms Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite with pool view

2 Bedrooms Suite with view

3 Bedrooms Suite

2 Bedrooms Single Suite with pool view

2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with pool view

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with pool view

Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

Apartment

  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

Apartment with garden view

  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

Basement Apartment with garden view

  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

Apartment with water view

  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

Apartment with view

  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

1 Bedroom Basement Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

1 Bedroom Apartment with garden view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony and with view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Patio; With view

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

2 Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

2 Bedrooms Apartment with pool view

  • Bedrooms: 2

3 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 3

3 Bedrooms Penthouse Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 3

Single Apartment

1 Bedroom Single Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Single Basement Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

Triple Apartment

Triple Apartment with garden view

1 Bedroom Triple Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Triple Basement Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

Quadruple Apartment

1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Double Apartment with garden view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Double Basement Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Quadruple Basement Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment with pool view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2

Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Standard Apartment

Superior Apartment

Superior Basement Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Basement Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Apartment with balcony and with view

2 Bedrooms Superior Apartment

Superior Single Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Single Apartment

Superior Triple Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Triple Apartment

Superior Quadruple Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Single Apartment (single bed)

Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Superior Double Basement Apartment (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Superior Double Apartment (full double bed)

Superior Twin Apartment (twin beds)

Superior Twin Basement Apartment (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Superior Twin Apartment (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Superior Twin Basement Apartment (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Basement Apartment

Superior Apartment (sofa)

1 Bedroom Superior Apartment (sofa)

Superior Studio

Villa

Superior Cottage

Bungalow

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