The Rockley by Ocean Hotels

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Bringing a live-like-a local vibe, The Rockley by Ocean Hotels has arrived in Barbados. Designed in bold, fresh, and locally inspired décor plus a splash of local artwork, all suites are supremely comfortable with gorgeous king-size beds, furnished balconies and kitchen facilities – adding that extra bit of convenience and helping you feel right at home. When you want to take it easy you can just relax by the pool or chill out on your complimentary lounger on the amazing Rockley beach which is just across the road from the hotel. If you’re feeling active, you’re in luck, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the Play Space with table tennis, pool table and darts. Nights are lively too with evening entertainment at the new bar offering a trendy beach club vibe. The resort is so hip that you won't want to leave, but if you do, you’ll find the vibrant heart of the South Coast and its wide assortment of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices just 5 minutes away!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Across the main road from Rockley Beach — one of the islands best beaches — and the start of the new Boardwalk, in the heart of the bustling south coast. 10 minutes to Bridgetown. 5 minutes to St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

This small and friendly boutique hotel has 49 suites. Junior Suites feature a kitchenette, dining area, lounge with sofa bed, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (under 15 years old).

Please note: All rooms have pool views, however rooms on the higher floors may have partial ocean views.

Bed & Breakfast: includes buffet breakfast served daily.
One-Bedroom Suites feature a full kitchen and separate living area, dining area, lounge with sofa bed and private bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Restaurant at The Rockley (mix of modern Bajan and Caribbean flavours, open for buffet breakfast). Outdoor covered bar area with a Beach Club vibe. The hotel has also partnered up with some of the most popular restaurants on the South Coast to launch their Dine & Sign programme, where you can simply sign your bill at the end of the evening and pay as part of your hotel bill on check-out.

75ft swimming pool. In room spa services*. Fitness room. Table tennis. Pool table. Darts. Scrabble and other board games. Island tours*.

Complimentary beach loungers and umbrellas at Rockley Beach. Hospitality lounge. Concierge services. Laundry facilities*.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: a credit card imprint will be required to cover any incidentals while in resort.

Please note: this is a non-smoking hotel.

Please note: the pool area is close to the main road.

Please note: child ages are up to and including 16 years.

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Nov 13, 2024 Eeyore1959_10 Crewe, United Kingdom

Overall the hotel is really good, but, since the refurbishment there is a large tent structure which has been erected over the bar area. This impacts the view from rooms 212-214 so, if like me you like to sit on the balcony to watch the world go by this is not the place to be. They do a karaoke evening on a Sunday which can be a little rowdy also.… Read more
Overall the hotel is really good, but, since the refurbishment there is a large tent structure which has been erected over the bar area. This impacts the view from rooms 212-214 so, if like me you like to sit on the balcony to watch the world go by this is not the place to be. They do a karaoke evening on a Sunday which can be a little rowdy also. Troy's Tours is a must do as it is entertaining and informative so book at the desk early. There are washer dryers on every floor so you can keep your packing to a minimum. The beach and pool areas are always clean and the staff are very friendly. Breakfast was a little disappointing as some of the items in it were spicy and there was not a lot of variety either. The hotel is always clean and the cleaning staff are very good Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Rockley anchors a great time in Barbados

Nov 11, 2024 dani j Toronto, Canada

Superb experience: from the quality of rooms, to the service and the location. We had several rooms staying from one to two weeks. It was a relaxing stay very suitable for families. A lovely beach is a one minute stroll away. There are plenty of fabulous restaurants within walking distance, including food options, a coffee shop, a supermarket, and… Read more
Superb experience: from the quality of rooms, to the service and the location. We had several rooms staying from one to two weeks. It was a relaxing stay very suitable for families. A lovely beach is a one minute stroll away. There are plenty of fabulous restaurants within walking distance, including food options, a coffee shop, a supermarket, and an ice cream shop also one minute away. Keep Friday night open for the Oistins Fish Fry experience. Highly recommended for a seamless experience. Read less
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Nov 10, 2024 Kevin D

The Rockley Hotel is a very accommodating and friendly establishment. I visit regularly and find the staff responsive and warm. Dedreia, Antonia, and Troy are particularly noteworthy on my most recent visit. The hotel is located directly across the road from Rockley/Accra Beach and is situated within walking distance of restaurants, coffee… Read more
The Rockley Hotel is a very accommodating and friendly establishment. I visit regularly and find the staff responsive and warm. Dedreia, Antonia, and Troy are particularly noteworthy on my most recent visit. The hotel is located directly across the road from Rockley/Accra Beach and is situated within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, a grocery store, and strip malls. It is also a 10 minute drive from Oistins in one direction and Browns Beach in the other. If you visit the Rockley Hotel, you will enjoy the experience. Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 Dream27444644658 Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

We had an amazing experience during our stay at The Rockley. All of the hotel staff we met/engaged with were friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the bar service was excellent. Our room was beautiful and was very well maintained during our stay. We would definitely recommend staying at The Rockley… you won’t regret it!
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Oct 30, 2024 Scrabble12 Vancouver Island, Canada

We had an excellent stay at The Rockley! The management, front desk, and housekeeping staff was very kind, always willing to help and offer a smile. Troy, Terina, and Zion always took time to assist us with recommendations, and even arranged taxis for us. Meantime the decor is a perfect mix of creative and authentic - not fancy or pretentious -… Read more
We had an excellent stay at The Rockley! The management, front desk, and housekeeping staff was very kind, always willing to help and offer a smile. Troy, Terina, and Zion always took time to assist us with recommendations, and even arranged taxis for us. Meantime the decor is a perfect mix of creative and authentic - not fancy or pretentious - rather colourful, welcoming, and artistic. From the moment you pull up to the entrance, the space is welcoming, with a gorgeous pool area to one side and the lounging food and drink area to the other. The kitchen is tucked away behind this area, with a spacious indoor breakfast dining area in front, complete with air-conditioning and a restroom that you can use at any time of day. Let's go inside now up to the room. The junior suite is extremely spacious for two people and would even be so for four (the couch is a pullout). It had a small but fully-equipped kitchen - minus an oven of course - a full bathroom with a raincoast shower (no tub) and a wonderful balcony with beachy ocean views and city sights to the left and right. It had a table and chairs outside, and another set inside, near the couch and spacious sitting area. There were plenty drawers, cupboards, and hangers for clothes, a large TV, a fan, and air conditioning. This room literally had everything, plus the decor was as cheerful as the lobby. The same pretty much goes for amenities at The Rockley. They have a fast, but small, elevator, tokens for beach loungers (umbrella included), fresh beach towels always available (no extra cost), and at least one set of laundry machines on every floor. Did I mention it is free to use? The bar has a decent menu for drinks and food, the food was pretty good, and there are specials at happy hour from 6-7pm each day. Some days they have posted events like a cocktail party with complimentary hors d'oevres, karaoke, and other activities that I can't recall. Probably because we didn't spend much time there. But it was good to know it was available, and great that we could get ice from them too. So, what is missing you might ask? Not much really! If I had to provide honest feedback, I'd say the food and beverage department shows some signs of "tourist fatigue” in the outdoor area (not the breakfast crew). I do appreciate their slower pace, but they just didn't seem quite as happy as the other staff for some reason. More than than one time, I felt like I - and others around us - were "bothering" them. And I'm a pretty cheery and hospitable person. Nonetheless, we still had some great interactions. As for the food, the lunch and dinner offerings were pretty decent. Drinks were good, too, but if the menu says “fresh lime,” I don’t expect cordial. Meantime, it is really convenient to have breakfast included, so I’m super thankful for that, but it would have been nice to see more fresh fruit and vegetables available, aside from a few melon wedges. The option to order plain eggs instead of scrambled was a thoughtful touch, however the daily donut-hole fritters were a "no" for me, and the coffee was not great, including the espresso-based options available for purchase. The breakfast service, however, was exceptional. So, really, there’s just a tiny bit of room for improvement, but the whole experience was wonderful overall! Read less