LONDON, UK – Tamarind by Elegant Hotels will be converted into a premium all-inclusive resort operating from 1st October 2019. Located on the beautiful Platinum West Coast of Barbados, the beachfront-resort will transform into one of the islands finest family all-inclusive property, focussing on high-quality cuisine and family soft adventure. As part of the new all-inclusive dining experience, guests will be able to dine in one of Barbados' most iconic restaurants, Daphne's throughout their stay.  

A seven-night stay at Tamarind will start from £399 per night based on double occupancy in a Pool or Garden View Room. The price includes all regular menu food and beverages, including alcoholic drinks across the Rilaks Deck, Sugar Cane Room and 246 Bar & Restaurant, plus a tailored dinner menu at the acclaimed Daphne's restaurant. Guests will also have complimentary use of motorised water sports including snorkelling, sailing, boogie boards, kayaking, windsurfing, water-skiing and banana boats, the Beach Ambassador Service, fitness centre and classes and Elegant's water taxi service to select properties along the west coast. All of the family will be entertained at Tamarind with access to a Flying Fish Kids Club & Club Tamarind family lounge, as well as an Aqua School teaching a range of water sports. Free Wi-Fi is available for those who wish to keep their social media audiences updated on their holiday extravaganza. 

Guests of Tamarind can enjoy high-quality Italian cuisine at celebrity hotspot and award-winning restaurant Daphne's, located just next door, for an evening of fine dining. Regularly featured as one of the top recommended restaurants on the island, it is also the sister venue to renowned London Daphne's restaurant. Award-winning chef Kirk Ruck creates incredible Italian dishes fused with the freshest local island seafood, herbs and spices, all served up overlooking the lapping waves of the ocean.

Already a firm favourite among families, Tamarind will bolster its family offering during the transformation, enriching its entertainment, activities and kids' programmes, whilst extending the hours of the already popular Flying Fish Kids Club. Children can take part in outdoor movie nights, baking and swimming, whilst teenagers can spend time chilling with new friends or playing games at The Tamarind Teens Den. The resort will have a strong focus on outdoor and local educational activities, to get kids and teens outside and active on their holiday. A big focus for the older children and teens will be on the already popular Aqua School, offering instructional snorkelling, water skiing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding lessons. 

Sunil Chatrani Chief Executive Officer Elegant Hotels Group commented; “We are delighted about the repositioning of our much beloved Tamarind hotel, a well-known asset in one of the most desirable locations in Barbados so close to a number of our other sites.  Set on the most idyllic of the island's legendary beaches on the west and south coasts, each of our seven hotels features unique attributes and a distinctive personality. We see enormous potential for Tamarind under the popular all-inclusive model, and we are excited about the prospect of repositioning the resort that will complement our existing portfolio and attract discerning families seeking an active all-inclusive adventure holiday”

Tamarind is a great option for all travellers looking for a colourful, beachfront luxury. Blending Mediterranean and Caribbean style, Tamarind offers 101 spacious hotel rooms and suites, each with a balcony or patio overlooking the oceanfront or tropical gardens. The resort is fantastic for both couples and families, with a separate adult-only section, offering peace and tranquillity to couples and adult travellers. Families can enjoy the Club Tamarind family lounge, as well as Flying Fish Kids Club and the array of complimentary water sports which are available across all Elegant Hotels properties. The resort has two on-site restaurants, an adult-only pool and two-family pools, a luxury spa, themed evenings and a portfolio of on and off-site activities. Tamarind guests can also sample the Tamarind inclusive dinner menu available at Daphne's, located next door. The Barbados resort offers outdoor living room spaces and an expansive stretch of beachfront creating the perfect place for relaxation and soft adventure.

Tamarind will join Elegant Hotel's Crystal Cove, Waves Resort & Spa and Turtle Beach as all-inclusive hotels in the collection, all of which combined, will account for 420 all-inclusive rooms across the island.

For more information please visit https://eleganthotels.com/tamarind or call 0800 917 3078.

For more information visit www.eleganthotels.com or call 0800 917 3078.

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About Elegant Hotels Group

Elegant Hotels Group owns and operates seven of the finest hotels and resorts on the Caribbean island of Barbados including The House, Colony Club Hotel and Treasure Beach Hotel, as well as the all-inclusive Crystal Cove Hotel, Turtle Beach Resort, Waves Hotel & Spa and the most recently converted Tamarind Hotel. In 2017 The Landings Resort and Spa in St Lucia was added to the portfolio.

Set on the most desirable beaches of some of the most incredible Caribbean islands, each hotel features a distinctive personality. Together, they offer styles to suit every taste, from classic to contemporary, family-friendly to adults-only, soft adventure to wellness and traditional, villa living to all-inclusive. The hotels share a commitment to superb service and fine culinary experiences and provide the ultimate beach and water sports environment for their guests, including the Elegant “Beach Ambassadors” programme. They offer upscale accommodations that remain welcoming and unpretentious, or “elegance with a twist,” – a casual elegance that embodies the best of the Caribbean. The group also includes the acclaimed Daphne's restaurant on Barbados' west coast – sister to Daphne's restaurant in London.