Barbados Villas & Luxury Vacation Rentals

Your Guide to Luxury Villa Rentals Barbados

The most easterly Caribbean island, Barbados, is a perennial guest favourite, thanks to its distinct culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes. As a result, Barbados luxury villas represent some of the best stays in the Caribbean, mixing modern amenities and classical elegance to create something special.

The history of luxury villa rentals Barbados dates back to the Colonial era, with the first plantation estates being precursors to today’s vacation villas. You can still see many of these architectural influences, including swooping verandas, high ceilings, and expansive windows, mixed with more contemporary features like private pools, hot tubs, and outdoor dining areas.

Renting a luxury vacation villa in Barbados is easy with Rental Escapes. First, choose your travel dates. Next, choose your party size. From there, your Rental Escapes villa specialist will be happy to present you with the best available Barbados luxury villas for your group. After, your concierge customizes your trip, including transportation, chef service, boat charters, excursions, and more.

Barbados Villa Rentals

While you’ll find many of the best Barbados luxury beachfront villas on the Platinum Coast - the stunning stretch of coastline that runs along its western edge - you’ll also see them all across this beautiful Caribbean island.

Top places for luxury vacation rentals in Barbados include Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland, two celebrated country clubs along the Platinum Coast; Mullins and Gibbes on the northern side of the island, offering a more untouched experience; Worthing Beach and Sapphire Beach, along the island’s higher-energy southern coast; Long Bay, along the island’s wavy Atlantic (eastern) coast; and more.

No matter where you choose, expect to find top-tier amenities like grand dining rooms, gourmet kitchens, unique artwork, and more. You can also expect luxury 5-star service from your on-site staff and your Rental Escapes concierge.

Sandy Lane Villas

A world-class luxury resort along Barbados’s famed Platinum Coast, Sandy Lane offers a perfect mix of stunning beaches, great food, and world-class golf. Sandy Lane beach villas are one of the best ways to experience this legendary country club and the island as a whole. They include:

One Sandy Lane: Barbados’s most luxurious villa, One Sandy Lane combines beachfront elegance with modern amenities to create a unique experience. From the ocean views in each bedroom to the coral stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and marble floors, every inch of this villa exudes good taste. A true masterpiece.

Laughing Waters: With 12 bedrooms spread out over a main house, guest cottage, and great house, Laughing Waters makes an ideal choice for a large group or a special event. This luxury vacation home has a ton of great amenities that the whole family will love. They include a full gym, a cinema, a koi pond, a kids' room, a treehouse, and more. It’s all managed by a full staff ready to make your vacation experience unforgettable, including an on-site villa manager.

Elsewhere: A 10-bedroom villa surrounded by lush greenery and ocean views, Elsewhere is a true natural showcase. Wake up to the sounds of hummingbirds and green monkeys. Take in the expansive views along the deck. Work out in the private gym before taking a dip in the pool. It doesn’t get better than this.

Royal Westmoreland Villas

Home to an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship course, Royal Westmoreland has long been considered a golf haven. Royal Westmoreland villas elevate this country club experience even further with style and grace. They include:

Mango Walk: A 6-bedroom, fully-staffed marriage of the traditional and the modern. Step into paradise and be greeted with mature gardens, Imperial palms, and cascading water features. Gaze out the floor-to-ceiling windows to the sprawling courtyard through to the inviting pool deck with its oversized pool. True tropical luxury awaits.

Palm Ride 10 – Benjoli Breeze: A combination of two large villas that meet in the middle with a gorgeous pool area, Benjoli Breeze is a perfect choice for two families traveling together. It’s all surrounded by lush landscaping, while the open nature of the villas themselves creates a breezy, relaxing atmosphere.

Sienna at Royal Westmoreland: A lovely 3-bedroom luxury Barbados villa surrounded by panoramic ocean views. Every inch of Sienna’s 6,000 feet has been carefully considered and tastefully decorated - from the marble en-suite bathrooms through to the media room and outdoor living room. One of the chicest villas in Barbados.

Paynes Bay Villas

Celebrated for its natural landscapes and its convenient location, Paynes Bay is one of the best beaches on the Platinum Coast. That makes Paynes Bay villas a great base for exploring the rest of this Caribbean island. They include:

Kiko: A luxurious four-story coral stone villa on Paynes Bay Beach, Kiko features nine beachfront bedrooms, each with private balconies. Amenities include a saltwater pool, cinema, games room, fitness center, and spa, as well as a dedicated, on-site villa manager to ensure an unforgettable stay. Perfect for destination weddings.

Smugglers Cove: Set on the fourth floor and spanning 6,000 feet, this luxurious penthouse apartment features vaulted ceilings, marble floors, a modern kitchen, and deluxe bathrooms. It also boasts a vast 60-foot terrace with Italian loungers and a private Jacuzzi. And, best of all, it’s all set against the backdrop of stunning sea views of Paynes Bay Beach.

La Mirage: Beachfront on the top floor of the Old Trees complex, La Mirage features an open floor plan, a plunge pool terrace, and four en-suite bedrooms. It also has a fully equipped kitchen and includes cook service; this is the perfect villa where you can kick back, relax, and just take it all in.

Barbados Luxury Villa Rentals FAQ