Royalton Vessence Barbados Adult-Oriented, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Now Open

Nice resort

I loveeeeed the resort. All the staff were so nice and accommodating. The nightly entertainment was excellent. The only thing I’ll say is the food takes a little long to get to the table BUT once you get it it’s absolutely delicious every time.

This is a really nice resort. I stayed here within its first month open. It was so worth it. Everything was modern and chic. My room was large and spacious with an ocean view. One of the staff members told me that I had the best room on the resort! I agreed, I could see everything from my room! The food was phenomenal, especially the steakhouse and the restaurant near the beach. Room service could use work but it didn’t bother me too much as I was Diamond Club and my butlers were top notch! The Spa? OMG the spa was niceee lol. Enjoyed the hydrotherapy and the rooftop infinity pool. The service and attention that I received is out of this world! The staff were absolutely amazing and super accommodating. I do not have anything to complain negatively about regarding my stay. Hello to all of the Jesse’s in the Diamond Club checking me in - they were so welcoming! Ria in housekeeping was so pleasant and a breath of fresh air! However, the stars of the show were my butlers Waneisha and Kianna! OMG these girls! Absolutely amazing! They make Royalton look GOOD! Waneisha was my absolute angel and she knows why! Thank you so much Waneisha you are EVERYTHING! SO TEAAAA!! Thanks to my wonderful butler Kianna who was absolutely amazing on my birthday and to all of the ladies who decorated my room - I felt so loved and cared for! I had the best experience celebrating my birthday at Royalton Vessence Barbados - I will be back soon!!

Most staff were professional. They seem excited about this resort, which opened at the beginning of the month. Some spa amenities, the hydrotherapy pools, were not working properly. Additionally, there are kinks, if you will, that need to be ironed out as this resort prepares for busy season. For instance, I was not placed in the room I had paid for because I reserved through Expedia (at least, I was told this); some amenities were not provided, reflecting a lack of consistent knowledge among staff; the same dish was ordered on several different days but the ingredients were never consistent and orders not always correct; and housekeeping sometimes skipped service or did not replenish, e.g., towels when they did come; in-room amenities were not in all rooms or provided at all. Service at times was painfully slow even at >25% capacity. There’s plenty of beach and poolside furniture and use was, for now, available first come, first served. Beaches in Barbados are public and locals will offer excursions to beach goers. It is an adults-oriented property. Entertainment was generally low-key/energy but loud if an early to bedder. In all, this is a beautiful resort with gorgeous appointments and art in the main areas, along with a generally friendly, accommodating staff. Mikketa, Rushell, Terry, Brandon, Desiree, and Shaniece, to name a few, always remembered faces and interactions. Mikketa and front desk staff worked to resolve concerns. As a solo traveler, this was welcomed.