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A look at the design of the new Marriott resort.
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Marriott Is Opening Another New All-Inclusive on the Island of Barbados 

By: Alexander Britell - November 20, 2024 - 5:26 pm

Marriott’s all-inclusive footprint continues to grow. You can find an All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy resort on just about every island in the Caribbean right now, from boutique beach hotels to larger luxury resorts (including the lovely new Almare that just debuted on Isla Mujeres). 

What you may not realize is that Marriott’s foray into all-inclusive actually began on one island: Barbados, where it jumped into the all-inclusive space with its purchase of Elegant Hotels back in 2019. https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/10/18/marriott-all-inclusive-barbados/

Now, Marriott is expanding in Barbados again. The new Royalton CHIC Barbados, whose planned opening we just reported on earlier this month, will be joining Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Caribbean Journal has learned. That also means it will be redeemable on points for Bonvoy members. 

Royalton CHIC will be one of just four CHIC-branded resorts in the Caribbean, joining existing properties in destinations like Antigua, Punta Cana and Cancun. CHIC is an “elevated” adults-only concept, with a higher price point and a more exclusive feel than the traditional Royalton resort. 

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Tamarind by Elegant Hotels, one of several Marriott all-inclusive resorts on the island of Barbados.

So what do you need to know about the resort? 

It will have 220 rooms, all suites, with a mix of rooms ranging from swim-ups to ocean-view units. 

And yes, it will also have a Diamond Club, parent company Blue Diamond’s elevated room concept (akin to Preferred Clubs and the like at other resorts) that comes with special amenities including butler service. 

The Royalton CHIC Barbados will also have four restaurants and a trio of bars, including a rooftop lounge the company says is inspired by a similar outlet at its Cancun resort. 

The Marriott move is only strengthens the “unique energy and sophistication of Royalton Resorts on one of the Caribbean’s most beloved islands,” Blue Diamond President Jordi Pelfort said in a statement provided to Caribbean Journal. 

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We love The House for its boutiquey feel and romantic vibe.

Royalton has not yet released pricing for the property, which is slated to open its doors in the spring of 2026. 

As a point of comparison, the Royalton CHIC Antigua, which just opened earlier this year, has rooms at about $535 per night. You can probably expect that to be slightly higher in Barbados. 

It will be the seventh Marriott all-inclusive in Barbados, joining six other properties from the Elegant portfolio: Treasure Beach, Tamarind, Waves, The House, Turtle Beach and Crystal Cove. We’ve stayed at all six of them, and they’re all excellent in different ways. We’re rather partial to The House for its intimate feel (and champagne breakfasts). 

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