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Villas and sea-view apartments on the calm west coast of Barbados, where the English first came ashore
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Where Barbados began, and where the west coast is at its best
Holetown is where English settlers came ashore in February 1627, and for a couple of years it was the only town on the island. Today it is the social heart of the west coast of Barbados: a small, walkable place of beach bars, good restaurants and smart shops, with the calm Caribbean lapping at one side of the main road and the old parish church standing at the northern end.
Our Holetown collection runs to 70+ properties. They range from large estate villas in and around Sandy Lane, some with up to 12 bedrooms, to sea-view apartments with shared pools, set a short stroll from the beach and the town.
Here is where to stay, what to see and when to come.
Holetown at a glance
- Villas
- 70+ villas and apartments, with up to 12 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £6,400 to £15,500 a week, from around £3,700
- Best areas
- Sandy Lane, Sunset Crest, Holders Hill and the beachfront close to town
- Best time
- December to May, the dry season; the Holetown Festival is in February
- Airport
- Grantley Adams International, usually around 40 minutes by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Laughing Waters at Sandy Lane Barbados | 12-Bedroom Villa in Holetown12 bedrooms
Rent Villa Tamarindo Barbados5 bedrooms
Bachelor Hall Barbados | 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Holetown7 bedrooms
Mango Bay Barbados | 7-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Holetown7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Holetown
Sandy Lane for the grandest estate villas and golf, Sunset Crest and Holders Hill for easy access to town, and Durants, Mount Standfast and Westmoreland for quieter hillside settings nearby.
The address on the Platinum Coast
Just south of town, the Sandy Lane estate is the name most people associate with Barbados at its most polished. The estate's villas sit in mature tropical gardens behind the hotel and its crescent of beach, and many look over the fairways rather than the sea.
Golf here means three courses: the Green Monkey, carved from an old coral stone quarry, the Country Club and the Old Nine. Staying on the estate puts you a few minutes from the beach and the shops of Holetown, but with a good deal more peace and privacy.
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A church, a festival and a very good dinner
St James Parish Church, founded in 1628, stands on what Bajans call God's Acre and has a bell cast in 1696. Next door, Folkestone Marine Park protects the reef, and snorkellers can swim out over coral. The wreck of the Stavronikita, sunk in 1976, lies further out for divers.
In town, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre has the luxury boutiques and the Chattel Village has the painted wooden shops. The restaurants along the shore make Holetown the place on the island to book dinner. Each February the Holetown Festival marks the 1627 landing with a week of parades, music and street food.
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Calm seas, turtles and a catamaran lunch
The west coast faces the Caribbean rather than the Atlantic, so the sea is usually calm and clear, which suits children and anyone who likes an early swim. A catamaran trip down the coast, stopping to snorkel with turtles, is the classic Barbados day out, and paddleboards and kayaks are easy to find on the beach.
For contrast, drive across the island to Bathsheba on the east coast. The Atlantic rollers and great boulders there feel a world away from Holetown, though they are barely an hour away.
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Flying fish, rum punch and a dry winter
The national dish is flying fish with cou-cou, a cornmeal and okra pudding. Fish cakes and a rum punch are the usual way to start the evening, and the Friday night fish fry at Oistins, on the south coast, is worth the drive.
The dry season runs from December to May, which is when most British visitors come, and Christmas and Easter book up early. June to November is quieter and greener, though it is also the hurricane season. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, tee times, catamaran trips and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Holetown
Villa Tonelero Barbados5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £18,963 a week
Villa Frangipani Holetown: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Holetown5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,969 a week
High Cane at Sandy Lane Barbados5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,703 a week
Heronetta Barbados5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,556 a week
House Mahogany Holetown: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Holetown5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,045 a week
Rent Banyan House Barbados5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,000 a week
Villa Corail Folkestone Holetown: 5-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Infinity Pool – Holetown Barbados5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,003 a week
Villa Alize Sunset Holetown: 4-Bedroom Beachfront Penthouse with Ocean Views – Holetown Barbados4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £16,309 a weekWhy book your Holetown villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Holetown's properties range from estate villas on the Sandy Lane fairways to apartments a short walk from the beach, and we know which put you closest to the sea, the golf or the restaurants. With 70+ properties in Holetown, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations in Holetown, tee times at Sandy Lane, catamaran trips to swim with turtles, diving at Folkestone, a private chef and transfers from Grantley Adams. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Holetown?
Sandy Lane has the grandest villas and three golf courses. Sunset Crest and Holders Hill are within easy reach of the town's restaurants and shops, and the beachfront apartments near town let you walk everywhere.
When is the best time to visit Holetown?
December to May is the dry season and the most popular time, with Christmas and Easter the busiest weeks. The Holetown Festival takes place in February. June to November is quieter but falls in the hurricane season.
Is the sea calm enough for swimming in Holetown?
Usually, yes. Holetown is on the Caribbean coast, so the water is generally calm and clear, which makes it good for swimming and snorkelling. The Atlantic east coast is much rougher.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Holetown?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Holetown cost?
Across our 70+ villas in Holetown, weekly rates typically range from £6,400 to £15,500, with the most affordable from around £3,700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Holetown from the airport?
Grantley Adams International Airport, near the island's southern tip, is usually around 40 minutes by road from Holetown, depending on traffic. There are direct flights from London, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Holetown for large groups?
Yes. Our Holetown collection includes properties with up to 12 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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