Barbados on the eastern edge of the Caribbean Sea seems to have it all - a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a capital, a pulsating nightlife, secluded coves with cyan blue waters, and long and sandy beaches. The island is also home to some of the world’s best seaside restaurants, gorgeous golf courses, high-end spas, and more. So, it’s no surprise that ever since it opened up to the world, Barbados has transformed into an exclusive and luxurious destination. And a stylish way to stay on the island is by renting one of the many luxurious villas, which are nestled in fabulous locations and come with sprawling sea views, turquoise pools, and private chefs, among others. So, add a touch of opulence to your vacation and continue reading for a list of the best luxury villas in Barbados.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 25, 2024.
Why Trust Trip101?
✅ Over 50,000 articles reviewed and published by our experienced team
✅ Over 50 years of combined experience researching, writing and reviewing travel articles
✅ Over 40,000 hours spent on research and fact-checking from credible sources (last year’s data)
✅ Optimizing content from data-driven insights collected directly from users on our platform
✅ Focus on authentic and up-to-date information by collaborating with local guides, global travelers and other industry experts
✅ Long-standing partnerships with credible brands like Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, GetYourGuide, Viator, RVShare and more
✅ Full disclosure on any partnerships or sponsored content
Trip101’s team of writers, editors, and content managers oversees the publication of all travel content, including destination guides, accommodation recommendations, and travel tips. They have extensive experience in the travel industry and no content, written or visual, gets published without a review. Many of our team’s work has also been featured in Travel+Leisure, National Today, The Indian Express, The Telegraph (India), Robb Report, The Adventure Handbook, Tripoto, Korea Tourism Organization, and Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Some of them are also members of professional organizations like the Society of American Travel Writers and the International Travel Writers and Photographers Alliance.
Each member of the team follows Trip101's methodology and strict editorial guidelines to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and relevance.
1. Monkey Hill Luxury Villa, Mount Standfast (from USD 1557)
Located in the prestigious Sugar Hill community, this 2-ac (0.81 ha) holiday villa in Barbados allows visitors a luxurious escape. A housekeeper is available six days a week, while vacationers can request a chef and butler during their stay. The en-suite bedrooms of this Airbnb with pool are spread across the main house and the independent cottage. While many bedrooms enjoy attached balconies, the pool is where the party is.
The poolside deck features multiple sitting areas and sun loungers and includes steps leading down to the garden that can be used for a small celebration or a wedding. Guests also enjoy access to the two Sugar Hill swimming pools, four tennis courts, a restaurant, and nearby golf courses.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff are friendly helpful and do a fantastic jobnatalie - thank you to you and your wonderful staff for making our barbados holiday a memorable onesonia (the housekeeper) is wonderful and very attentiveamazing home great location staff was incredible dreaming of coming back alreadyLocation:
there are amazing beaches and shops within a five minute drive and bridgetown is only 25 minutes awayCleanliness:
it is spotless and the gardens are beautifulshe was extremely helpful and did a great job keeping the house clean for usRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the view is stunning from every room of the house
2. Larimar, Belair (from USD 1100)
If you are on an island, you’d want to pick a place close to the water where you can hear the sound of the waves and the distinct smell of the ocean. Larimar is an exceptional vacation rental that evokes a sense of serenity surrounded by utmost luxury. Every detail has been added, from the entrance to the gardens and the kitchen, to ensure guests have the time of their lives.
An expansive deck and a poolside bar surround the 30 ft (9.14 m) pool. The luxury home in Barbados comes with the services of a chef who can whip up regional and international favorites for you. The 8,500 sqft (789.68 sqm) villa offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to lounge, including four garden hammocks.
Top guest reviews
Host:
ann is a great hostann was such a delightful hostann was an amazing and attentive hostshe was incredibly helpful and responsiveshe was always responsive and so helpfulLocation:
location wise so close to some of the most amazing beacheslocation was very close to crane's beach-our favorite beach and some great restaurantsan outstanding villa beautiful location and rooms to take advantage of itwhispering pines was the perfect place for our girl’s trip getawaythe location for us worked very wellCleanliness:
the home was very clean and spacious and it accommodated 8 of us just fineclean well maintained with managed anne is definitely a super host with her gracious spiritwe had a great vacation at whispering palms the house is beautiful and very cleanstunning place that is beautifully decorated clean amazing ocean views and a wonderful place for a large groupprivate with a beautiful view very clean and spaciousRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
pool was nice with umbrellas and comfortable adjustable full length lounge chairsabsolutely stunning view of the ocean from almost every room in the villaunbelievable ocean views from a big back covered porch with comfortable seatingthe view is stunning although the rocky cliffs and heavy tide make it nearly impossible to swimthe bedroom situation was great because everyone had a king and their own bathroom
3. Crescent four-bedroom villa in Weston (from USD 5488)
Luxury gets a new meaning at this designer four-bedroom private villa in Barbados. Owing to its unique crescent-moon shape, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Caribbean from every corner of this place. Start your day by swimming in the infinity pool or lounging on the pool deck with gorgeous views of the well-kept gardens and the sea. Soaring ceilings dominate the living and dining area, while the fully equipped kitchen leads out to the cosy back garden. The best part is that all four ensuite bedrooms boast not just sea views but direct access to the pool deck! What’s more, the beach and the town are barely 10 minutes away.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff where awesome the house was greatthe villa was absolutely fabulous the staff was very friendly and helpfulvery accommodating and provided great suggestions on getting around on the islandthe villa was great and the staff very friendly and we had a lovely timecomments i have is1the staff julia melissa and carmen were awesome very welcoming and accommodatingRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the 5 of us even came home with clean laundrythe accomodations were comfortable clean and well maintained
4. Grand four-bedroom villa in Paynes Bay (from USD 6426)
This lavish Paynes Bay beach villa in Barbados lies steps from the beach and looks straight out of a movie set. One of the grandest villas on the island, this party-esque villa is especially perfect for large groups of friends or families. The crescent-shaped pool with a stunning bridge and an adjacent entertainment room is perfect for having a pool party throughout the day. Enjoy tasty meals prepared by your personal chef on the shaded alfresco dining area on the terrace with excellent views. Enjoy an afternoon of watching movies in the living room before retiring to the four bedrooms, of which the master even comes with a decadent hot tub.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff was great and overall the service was excellentsherri and staff are simply amazingthe staff were fantastic especially the cookthe house was great and the local staff excellentstaff was great - always available but not intrusiveLocation:
nice location close to everything and on the beachthe location of the house was great for access to other tourist attractionsthe oceanfront location is perfect2 great restaurants you can walk to along the beach and taxi's are best for airport transportRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the house was clean and spaciousthe table is set for every meal and the staff handles all the clean up
5. Spanish Colonial-style six-bedroom villa in Holetown (from USD 15118)
Spain comes to Barbados in the form of this sprawling six-bedroom sanctuary in Holetown on the island’s sheltered western coast. Ensconced by lush Caribbean verdure, this Colonial-style home with a blush pink exterior is as Spanish as it gets. The first thing that’ll catch your eye is the Spanish-style gazebo, complete with a swinging nest chair. On the inside, you’ll find six comfy bedrooms, of which four ensuite ones even have bathtubs. Plus, entertainment is top-notch in the form of a sound system, DVD player, and a huge flatscreen TV. Fire up the barbeque to enjoy an evening of grilling, wining, and dining.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff was wonderfulstaff is friendly and helpfulthey were so friendly polite helpful and attentivewe enjoyed the house but the staff was excellentthe house was beautful the staff was friendly helpful and made us all feel like we were at homeCleanliness:
the facility was clean and well maintained while were thereRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
every meal was delicious and the table was always beautifullly set everything really was perfect
6. Five-bedroom swanky St. James villa in a gated community (from USD 3150)
Staying at this opulent five-bedroom villa not only ensures privacy and seclusion, but also security in the form of a gated community. Located in one of the most upscale neighbourhoods of St. James, the villa boasts a unique open-air/indoor swimming pool. After a refreshing swim, relax on the sunbeds while sipping drinks from the adjacent bar. Cooking aficionados will love the swanky kitchen, while the media room is the perfect place to watch movies while relishing your meals. Alternatively, you can dine in the alfresco dining area, where you can witness wonderful views of the island and the sea. Cosy lounging areas, lashings of sunlight, and the sea breeze make staying here the ultimate island experience.
7. Two-level villa with a penthouse space in Blackrock (from USD 1011)
Just south of St. James on Barbados’ Platinum Coast lies this five-bedroom beach house with panoramic views of the island’s longest beach. The two-storey oasis sits on the top two floors of a three-level structure, the cynosure of which is the open-plan “penthouse.” The jaw-dropping space starts with a central open kitchen, next to which lies a barbeque area and an alfresco dining space. Bibliophiles will even find a library, where reading a book with scenic views of Barbados will be one of the best experiences of their lives. The best of them all is the heated rooftop pool, complete with a wet bar. And if there’s any chance that you’ll sleep, then you’re going to like the first-floor swish bedrooms, too.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff was wonderful and attentiveshondell kept the home so tidy but more importantly lit up the room with her friendly presenceLocation:
the location and the property itself was fantasticthe location is absolutely fabulous and the property was fantastic - it was paradisethe location is absolutely fabulous and the property was fantastic - it was paradisethe grocery store carlton’s was convenient and a fun walkwalked to mount gay for rum tasting tour always felt safeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great property - fabulous living space on top floor with rooftop pool
8. Deluxe villa with lovely outdoor space in St. James (from USD 950)
If you’re a large group of family or friends staying near Mullins Beach, then this deluxe and delightful beachfront villa with direct beach access is the ultimate place to stay. Apart from a massive living room and a full kitchen, you’ll love the three double bedrooms, all of which feature room-darkening shades for sleeping in peacefully. That said, the centre of all attention is the outdoor space which has a heavenly pool, sunbeds under umbrellas, and even a barbeque with alfresco space to enjoy a lip-smacking dinner. There is also an outdoor hot tub with amazing sea views.
Top guest reviews
Host:
she was so helpful and very happy to cook for uswe had a wonderful vacation and would love to go back our hosts made it a memorable staycheryl was warm friendly and knowledgeableLocation:
so you are close to all the good restaurants bars beaches and so onwe walked the beach and our best snorkeling was done right outside our doorCleanliness:
it was lovely secure clean everything to make your holiday perfectRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
lovely positioned plunge pool jacuzzi overlooking the sea
9. Award-winning five-bedroom villa on Crane Beach (from USD 914)
Right next door to Barbados’ famous Crane Beach on the southeastern coast sits this award-winning villa, which is a gorgeous blend of resort-style amenities and privacy. The Plantation-style house boasts five bedrooms and sprawling living-dining space, but that’s not all that this villa is about. For right outside, you’ll find a hedonistic outdoor space that’s the very zenith of relaxation on the island. Think an infinity pool set in a rooftop marble deck, a shaded gazebo and pergola right next to it, and multiple sun decks and patios. If that wasn’t enough, all spaces feature fragrant Bajan verdure, which gives them a feeling of openness.
10. Four-bedroom indoor/outdoor villa on Mullins Beach (from USD 591)
Lying just steps from Mullins Beach is this fantastic four-bedroom villa that offers the ultimate indoor/outdoor living experience in Barbados. A stunning pool sits in a well-tended tropical garden, complete with chaise lounges by the side. You’ll also find a spectacular gazebo where you can lounge after enjoying a swim and even a gas barbeque for enjoying grilling sessions with your travel mates. Aside from the large kitchen, the spacious living room is a great place to get together and watch TV or lounge while sipping wine and listening to music. The bedrooms are the standout, though, with the master even boasting bi-fold doors opening to the garden terrace.
11. Palatial five-bedroom villa in Royal Westmoreland
Explore Barbados’ most gorgeous shoreline of Platinum Beach and its surroundings from the comfort of this palatial five-bedroom villa as a base. The phenomenal villa offers a striking setting along with bespoke services of daily housekeeping and your very own chef! Dig into delicious meals at the alfresco dining space or the sleek breakfast bar in the swanky kitchen. Lounge in and around the divine swimming pool during the day before gathering in front of the huge flatscreen TV for watching a movie. While all bedrooms are top-notch, it’s the master suite that takes the cake with an alfresco shower.
Royal Westmoreland, Barbados, Barbados
13.93 km (8.7 mi) from Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant
12. Romantic one-bedroom cottage in St. Peter
Merely five minutes from Cobblers Cove in St. Peter lies this beautiful one-bedroom beachfront cottage, which is the ultimate place to spend a romantic holiday on the island. After whipping up a nice breakfast in the modern kitchen, cool off in the plunge pool or sprawl on the sunbeds under the shadow of the palm tree, complete with sea views. Island-inspired artwork dots the entire villa, which even has French doors leading from the living-dining area into the gardens. During evenings, enjoy grilling by the barbeque while you sip wine on the patio as you gaze at a starry sky. However, it’s the ensuite bedroom you’ll love the most, which has a heavenly king bed for sleeping in till as late as you want.
Airport
11.08 km (6.9 mi) from Animal Flower Cave & RestaurantAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
leamington cottage and their staff were very helpful and accommodating with all our requestsLocation:
the location of the villa was perfectandrea was an excellent cook and a pleasure to have in the houseCleanliness:
the cottage was clean and tidy and in very good shapeRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beautiful and comfortable cottage with an outstanding view and an awesome cookthe cottage is well prepared for a comfortable stay all worked wellwe had an awesome time relaxing and rejuvenatin at the beautiful comfortable cottage
A blissfully luxurious Barbadian holiday
Barbados conjures up images of the sun, sand, and sea, and luxurious villas only make it all the better. These villas not only offer you tons of space but also allow you to stay on your own terms in privacy and a host of lavish touches and amenities. So, choose from these luxury villas in Barbados to add a touch of exotic to your island vacation.
Frequently asked questions about luxury villas in Barbados
History
Get Trip101 in your inbox
Unsubscribe in one click. See our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use your data