Melbourne Inn
Melbourne Inn descritpion
Pebbles Beach and the Caribbean Sea are just a 3-minute drive from this Barbados hotel. Melbourne Inn offers breakfast, an outdoor hot tub, and a balcony with a sitting area in every room.
A refrigerator and cable TV are provided in the contemporary, warmly decorated rooms. They have ironing facilities along with air conditioning and tiled floors. Wi-Fi and suites with a kitchen are available.
This hotel offers guests car rentals. It also provides guest laundry facilities.
Rockley Golf Course is 2 miles from Melbourne Inn. Grantley Adams International Airport is a 17-minute drive away.
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Facilities of Melbourne Inn
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Golf Course (within 2 miles) | Hot Tub
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Car Rental | Laundry
General ：Safe | Non-smoking Rooms | Air Conditioning
Reviews for Melbourne Inn
Review 1：bathroom layout, cleanliness and furnitures. A/C, which is very needed in Barbados, is too noisy.
Review 2：position of hotel is just few steps away from everything there is in this little area. It is family business and the couple that own this facility is so nice and welcoming.
Review 3：Lack of security. Entrance always open which means that any one can enter the facilities at any time. Guest should have a key to access the main entrance and to ensure that unwanted or uninvited guest does not have access.
Review 4：The location and the amenities provided.
Review 5：The pictured pool has been filled in!!
Review 6：Friendly greeting and continued help from owner and family who live on site. At far end of the Gap which is quieter than the other end. Close to the beach, food outlets and night-time entertainment.
Review 7：Bed was not very comfortable - needs replacing, modernisation of the bathroom is required,
Review 8：Excellent location, close to beach and local bar, restaurants, 8 min walk to bus stop, good value for money! Staff was very helpful
Review 9：Friendly, clean, pretty close to the beach and nice restaurant/cafe at next-door hotel. And about half price, or, a fraction of the cost of, a block away Sandals..
Review 10：I particularly appreciated the warmth from the managers at the resort. They were very accommodating to all our needs and assist us in everyway possible. We had a wonderful experience. I will definitely visit again soon.
Review 11：The photos do not reflect reality: no pool or jacusy, no bar (probably closed years ago), walls are not very clean, rooms are not cleaned every day (in my 3 days there, they never came to make the beds or change towels). Bed is not comfy. Also, I booked a king size bed but got a queen only. Bathroom is old and rusty.
Review 12：Location is amazing, staff is nice. Not expensive.
Review 13：i am an easy going traveller but if your looking for fancy this is not it but if its plaine and simple i would reccommend it
Review 14：It was an excellent location the staff was very nice and helpful and the price was right for that area
Review 15：No area to sit out for meals in our apartment there was an outside table and bar area but looked grubby and as if was out of use.
Review 16：good position for Lawrence Gap
Review 17：Only sad part is that I had to leave! Could not find the pool.
Review 18：Location,location,location! Proximity of all services including bars, restaurants and markets. Easy access to public transportation to go and visit points of interest.
Review 19：I don't think the hot tub, bar or restaurant have been operating for a year or more. Definite false advertising.
Review 20：The internet worked well. Price was low but you got what you paid for.
Review 21：Overbooked
Review 22：Few Steps from Beach. Lots of Bars, restaurants, clubss, casinos supermarkets all just a walk away. Thanks Melbourne my husband and I will return
Review 23：Shower was a 3/10.
Review 24：Junette and John were great hosts. The location is great. A quick walk to the beach and restaurants. Good bang for the buck. Picky people look elsewhere.
Review 25：The Tv was stuck on Disney for the entire stay and the bathroom door refused to stay closed, so all through the night there was bamming of the bathroom door and there was no jacuzzi as advertised, it had been covered completely in concrete.
Review 26：The size of the room itself was okay and the AC unit was functional.
Review 27：I had to walk thru my room to find a hotspot in order to get a little connection, I guess it was because of the positioning of my room.
Review 28：Melbourne Inn is near both the city center and airport hence its convenient to take public transport and travel on your own. It also offers a pleasant view of the early morning sky.
Review 29：Loved it all -value great
Review 30：This place cannot be beaten on location and value, right next door to Sandals bars restaurants and beach. Place fab for the money.
Review 31：In my humble opinion , I believe that the Melbourne Inn need to upgrade their rooms to a more modernize standard in order to be more competitive within their market. This would mean that the cost of the rooms can be increase and they can attract a lot more visitors that would get value for money and more money in Melbourne Inn pocket. Similarly, the owners need to operate more on a professional level as it relates to their appearance since first impressions always stand out. The owners should consider ensuring that someone is at front desk to attend to the guest. I was impress with the owners hospitality who made every attempt to make me feel comfortable. May I suggest that the owners visit the various hotel website or visit in person to have an insight into the what makes their competitors different from them. Finally, I have no doubt that if serious consideration is given into the future of Melbourne Inn that it will be in existence for a very long time. I look forward to visiting once again and to stay at a upgraded Melbourne Inn.
Review 32：The location is excellent due to its close proximity to various clubs, restaurants, convince stores and beaches which are all in walking distance from each other. The area appears very safe and secure and most of the people who lives or visit the area are friendly and makes you feel at home. The place is often lively with the sounds of music and laughter of visitors and locals enjoying themselves. You are more than likely to visit again for its unique flavor of music and food.
Review 33：Staff needs to take control when noisy guests move in. Do your research about activities before you go because at least one staff person had no idea about tourist activities. However, there are lots of updated brochures in the rack so if you are a seasoned traveller you can manage for yourself.
Review 34：This Inn suited my purpose on every level. It is easily accessible to beaches, local transportation, great restaurants, it is economical, it is clean and comfortable, it is quiet and the staff is great. I would recommend this Inn
Review 35：It's not clean....
Review 36：The cheapest one in Barbados.
Review 37：Everything
Review 38：Staff was very rude and unprofessional
Review 39：It's not really your typical hotel
Review 40：Very close to the beach and bliss cafe
Review 41：It's not clean at all.
Review 42：Location .The friendliness of the staff and locals
Review 43：no pool
Review 44：the room... The comfort, wifi, water heater n air condition. The lady downstairs awesome. close to all the happenings
Review 45：The lack of security and the main gate never being locked or manned, however everything was safe
Review 46：The hospitality and kindness of the live in managers
Review 47：The staffs were very understanding.
Review 48：Small roomok
Review 49：Beach
Review 50：room bed
Review 51：nothing
Review 52：Not many facilities
Review 53：Lovely people
Review 54：Nothing
Review 55：The internet was slow
Review 56：The bed was extremely comfortable, facilities were clean and i was able to enjoy the amusement outside.
Review 57：Lovely staff. Good location on quiet street near the Gap. Excellent value.
Review 58：Excellent location.
Review 59：They dont have a pool....
Review 60：We really like to stay in melbourne in.we would to come again in this beautiful place.
Review 61：No pool. No 24 hour help.
Review 62：Good location. And Friendly people
Review 63：Great economical accommodation
Review 64：- jaccuzi was not in function - bar/restaurant was closed - beggars/drug sellers/...
Review 65：- close to nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap - lots of bars/restaurants/etc. in the surroundings - walking distance to beautiful Dover Beach - very friendly staff - air conditioning, TV set, fridge
Review 66：Doesn't compare with pictures in internet. The pool and the bar were not in use, haven't been in use maybe in many years.
Review 67：The Lady was very friendly.
Review 68：Nothing really. If you don't expect a butique hotel then u will not be dissapointed.
Review 69：The location, the room was good size and kept clean. The owners leave there as well and they are very helpful. We were allowed to check out later as our flight was late at night. The locaton is great. Close to great beach and nightlife and supermarket. Good value for money
Review 70：As you get out of the hotel, a bunch of guys will start following you trying to sell you drugs and girls. Pretty annoying, although nothing dangerous happened. People are not so aggressive in other parts of the south coast.
Review 71：Great choice, if you just want a place to sleep comfortably and being out on the beach all day long. The room is pretty big, clean, has AC, the lady that manages the building is willing to help you with anything. Most of the very nice beaches of the south coast are just a walk away. 15 minutes walking distance to the main nightlife area.
Review 72：Lack of security. The door to the main reception area is open throughout the night. This means that anyone can get to the guest rooms. This main entrance should be locked and only guests to the hotel should have a key to access the locked entrance.
Review 73：The peace and quite. Location.
Review 74：I have warned them that I'll be arriving late from the airport. When I arrived, there is nobody in reception. I ring the bell following their instructions, and waited, and waited. Nobody appeared. Eventually I left to look for another accomodation at 1.00 am. In spite of this, they said that I did not show, and they charged my VISA for the night!!! I am now in the process of reclaiming my money. If I am able to get it back I will update this review accordingly.
Review 75：The photos of Inn show as a swimming pool. Not so, only a very small tub style pool Also address on line was given as "Bridgetown" which led to some confusion for us, on arrival.
Review 76：I have already sent in an evaluation! However, the location, staff helpfulness etc.
Review 77：Hotel needs updating and decorating but we understand new owners have only just taken the hotel on and intend to do this.
Review 78：Really friendly staff and felt like 'Real Barbados'.
Review 79：Room was a bit small for two people, but everything was there for us. The photo of the Inn shows as if there is a swimming pool and thats not so. Just a very small wading pool.
Review 80：The staff were very accomodating - doing laundry etc . Good location to restaurants, store and beaches. Also buses.
Review 81：The restaurant, bar and spa were all closed...temporarily, we were told. It will be better with these up and running again, but there is no set date for this.
Review 82：The central location in Dover Beach is good, not beachfront but not far from it, with a good choice of shops, restaurants and bars close by. There are reliable local taxis for venturing further afield or it is a short walk to the main road for the unique Bajan bus services. The hotel is old, but comfortable and very clean and is being slowly updated; the owners and staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend the Melbourne Inn.
Review 83：The Melbourne Inn is not in Bridgetown, It is in St. Lawrence.Booking.com has the wrong googlemap location, so I wasted 40 minutesdriving to the wrong place
Review 84：Nothing really. This is no 4 star hotel, but why have your bags enjoy an expensive room while UR on the beach?
Review 85：Close to plenty of things to do. Beach, bars, stores.. good enuf
Review 86：The sink & shower stall did not look very clean
Review 87：The location is really good within walking distance of the gap. The room has a balcony which added a nice touch. King bed with AC & a small fridge & cable TV. Friendly staff. Nice size room with its own bath.
Review 88：Not the fancy services of high end hotels.
Review 89：Given the price of the room compared to other hotels nearby, I didn't know what to expect, and it was an excellent surprise. The room was simple but spacious and clean, internet connection was very efficient, and the staff was welcoming and more than helpful. Location very convenient, within walking distance from the beach and St Lawrence Gap. I did not need anything more, so it was a perfect choice!
Review 90：The balcony could have been maintained a bit better
Review 91：The manageress was extremely helpful. The room was quiet at night and the beds were comfortable . Would have been nice to have water in the cold drinks refrigerator.
Review 92：Like i said only those who seek 3, 4 or 5 star hotel will be desapointed, otherwise it's ok.
Review 93：The host was kind and helpfull, I was only there for 1 night and wasn't in need of a lot so if you are looking for a place to sleep, not far from the beach and bridgetown and not expensive, this is the place to go.
Review 94：I had no trouble with anything. As a matter of fact, I needed to use the room for longer than what was stipulated and the guy was pretty cool about it.I appreciated that very much..I had no over the top demands, as my trip was a pretty simple trip and the Melbourne Inn was a simple place so we meshed fine.
Review 95：The facilities were okay, I can't complain at all because i got value for money. When We got there they were busy doing renovations etc, but that wasn't a bother whatsoever. I like the room, the air conditioning worked fine and it was very clean. Everything was in working order and I felt that the money I spent was well worth it. The bus stop was accessible, there were taxi available 24 7. There was also a small supermarket right around the corner and a few restaurants in the area as well. The beach was like 10 steps away..I would return here at any time..
Review 96：Unexpected charges added on upon arrival.No cleaner for an entire week's stay. Building work (drilling, hammering, hedge cutting) from 8am EVERY morning.
Review 97：PriceGreat spot for Dover beach, St Lawrence Gap and Accra beach.
Review 98：Up to this day the reception never check any documents to see who wastsaying at their hotel. For the four day stay not one day was the roomclean or toiletries place in the room
Review 99：It was close to the night life area
Review 100：Directions getting to melbourne is almost non-existent and it is not altogether on the regular bus route for persons on a budget.
Review 101：After having read a few reviews my expectations were very low, I was afraid of what I got myself into and I was pleasantly surprised. I would be back.
Review 102：The Hot Tub was not functional at the time of my stay.
Review 103：Excellent location..walking distance from St. Lawerence Gap , convinience store and scotty's food court also the staff was very friendly :)
Review 104：Well the hot tub wasnt'nt functional at the time of my stay :(
Review 105：Convinience of location ..(walking distance from St Lawerence Gap , supermarket and Scotty's. Friendly staff. :)
Review 106：The noise from the many male people staying at the hotel, every night,very loud music and a lot of disgusting foul mouth language and no swimming or plunge pool
Review 107：Good location close to a good general food store that sell hot food every day,friendly staff and very helpfully close to nice beaches and transport
Review 108：This accommodation is located on the map on booking.com incorrectly!!!!On the map, it is located on 4th Ave (off Pine Road), nearBridgetown/Carlisle Bay. When I received my confirmation email, thedriving directions also took me to this location. The Inn is in factlocated on St Lawrence Gap which is many miles away. I have reportedthis to both the Inn and booking.com but as yet, has not been amended.The hot tub is out of use and is covered over with plastic.
Review 109：Staff were very friendly and were always on hand to help ie: bookedtaxis and tables at restaurants for us. Balcony was an extra, nice torelax on in the morning. Rooms were very clean and Inn was very near tothe beach and the Gap. A budget hotel so you get what you pay for.
Review 110：No cleaning of the rooms No spa/whirlpool in use as on the home pageok for staying a few night if you don't want to spend money onaccommodation.
Review 111：Very friendly lady who runs the hotel. Clean and spacious rooms Pricecompared to other places in the area
Review 112：The rooms are not insulated at all against noise. You can hear everything that is going outside. The loud music outside makes it impossible to get a good night rest.
Review 113：The location and the friendly staff
Review 114：Room not entirely clean at the start and not cleaned or made up the entire 4 days I stayed; corrugated roof nearby meant rain was so loud it woke me up; bedside lights not working, wires coming out of the wall, not fixed despite notifying manager; very shabby; rusty shower and fridge; no kettle
Review 115：nice balcony; missing lock replaced the day I asked; air conditioning worked despite inability to control temperature so 27 degrees was the lowest it would go (no change after complaint); staff pleasant if usually not at the desk; other rooms appeared better than mine. It was close to shops and a nice beach, surf school etc. in the most crowded seaside area.
Review 116：They didn't give what they promise. TV didn't work. Said it could be fixed next day, doesn't helped me as I was there only for one night. No compensation or solution was given. Receptionist or manager wasn't very friendly or helpful. Would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone!
Review 117：The booking/advert said breakfast but when enquired there was nobreakfast. So had to go out to look for samewhere to eatThe advert said Hot tub - The tub looked like it had not been used for a long time, the owner said that tub had not been used for 2 weeks and that it was leaking so no one could use it anyway
Review 118：Absolutely nothing!! My comments should help spare anyone else theinsult of staying in such a dump. Booking.com should be mindful ofloosing credibility for recommending such establishment withoutproper vetting.
Review 119：The owner was very helpful. Wat Eva you needed she assisted. I will surly return.
Review 120：Bathroom. Fixtures badly corroded.
Review 121：Clean enough. Bed was comfortable.
Review 122：Did not wash bedsheets... they just made the bed with the same dirty sheets
Review 123：Price
Review 124：Quiet, good location, clean, cheap and good bed. Stayed for 1 night. Had a good rest.
Review 125：Facilities OK for the price
Review 126：There was a big hole in the center of my towel and the table was broken.
Review 127：Very nice location, good rate.
Review 128：Discription of address is wrong. The street is Ave. 4, but it is in the village Dover far away from the center of Bridgetown
Review 129：Near to beach
Review 130：We liked the location and the price.
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