We have just returned from 12 days half-board at the Colony Club - our first time to Barbados. Overall we had a very nice time at the hotel with good weather. We enjoyed the beach and sea (despite the best efforts of the beach vendors to spoil it for us) and the complimentary water sports are great.
We liked the Colony Club but I can understand why other reviewers say it is need of refurbishment. This is true of some areas and I think that the Laguna restaurant could do with an upgrade and a deep clean. However, in a way, a major refurb would take the character away from it.
Our room, which was an upgrade, was very spacious and the bed large and comfy. Our only complaint was the lack of water pressure for the shower and generally we prefer a walk-in shower to over the bath, but this is a very minor issue. There was also a noise issue, some sort of machinery during the night, which was a little disturbing. It's just about the only hotel that I've ever been to that has provided a teapot in the room - a major plus point for any avid tea drinker. Some Earl Grey tea bags would have been nice though. Also, Coffee Mate is utterly foul in tea but we had fresh milk from room service at no charge.
The staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and efficient, a little too efficient at times by being to speedy to clear away plates when one of us was still eating.
We found Barbados to be very expensive everywhere and I think the Bajans need to be careful not to 'kill the goose laying the golden eggs'. It certainly puts me off returning. I was very glad we did the half-board option. The three 'specials' night helped to alleviate the boredom of the same menu but the food was of a good standard always. We did find the portion sizes on the large side and perhaps they cater more for the US market. One club sandwich between us at lunchtime was enough. We also enjoyed half-price cocktails at happy hour.I can't undertand why some reviewers have complained about a lack of choice for breakfast - hard to see what else anyone could want.
A quick note about the Lime Grove shopping centre which is nearby in Holetown - don't bother. They advertised being open on a Sunday and this was true. However, the majority of the shops were closed - completely pointless. In any event, they all looked very expensive and the whole place looks unfinished.
In summary, Colony Club clearly gets a lot of repeat customers and we did at times feel like we were intruding on a private party. Overall we enjoyed it and certainly came home feeling very relaxed. If we do venture back to Barbados I would certainly consider staying here again.

My husband and I recently spent 2 weeks at the Colony Club, it was heaven. Beautiful beach and great staff especially Corey and Meska. Nice large bedroom with well stocked mini bar, good breakfast, good location for walking to Holetown. Try the Coral Reef spa next door, its superb.

We stayed here two years ago and had another lovely 8 day break. The staff are extremely polite and helpful. We had a luxury poolside room which was lovely but there is no walk in shower, just a shower above the bath. Where are room was there is a water overflow canal into the sea and at times there was an awful smell, altho you could not smell it inside the room. The toilets at the pool are spotless and always a nice aroma inside. lunches are nice and service quite good. There is a happy hour from 4-6 where a number of cocktails are half price. Would like to have had some back ground music at poolside. Taxi drivers are more than friendly and it's amazing how many female drivers there are. Staff at desk are very helpful and
nothing is too much . Eating out in Barbados is an experience as the quality of food and service is extremely high. Would highly recommend cin cin, tides, daphnes and lone star. Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. All in all a good four star hotel but if you are used to five star, we went over the fairmont pavilion where we were shown a junior suite ocean view which was jus WOW! There is now a lovely shopping mall 15 min walk away called lime grove with a very modern cinema if you want to escape eating for one night! Designer shops and more

my second visit and still just as good as last time. what makes this hotel is the staff you couldnt get more helpful and friendly staff anywhere. the rooms are great and well serviced each day.I will be going again and again .food at lunch and in evening was all great.
suggest booking just bed and breakfast and then exploring the other restaurants in the area ..Angry Annies in Holetown a good restaurant but booking in advance a must as a small restaurant .