Mango Bay Barbados

Mango Bay is a small all-inclusive hotel right on the beach in Holetown, the historic heart of the west coast. With 67 rooms it feels personal, and the village is on the doorstep: shops, cafés, supermarkets and the Limegrove centre are a five-minute walk away.

The water here is typically calm and clear, and turtles and stingrays are often seen close to shore. The all-inclusive plan covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, drinks (except champagne, prosecco and speciality wines by the bottle) and a generous list of water sports: water-skiing, kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing, paddleboarding, snorkelling and a catamaran snorkel cruise, plus a free scuba try-out in the pool. Julian's Restaurant mixes Caribbean and international dishes, with buffet nights through the week.

Rooms range from Standard and Superior rooms to Ocean Front rooms facing the sea, one-bedroom condos and a Penthouse Suite. Children of all ages are welcome, with a kids' menu, high chairs and free cots.