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St JamesBarbadosWest Indies
Tamarind, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
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A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
With its white-washed buildings and terracotta roofs, this relaxing all-inclusive resort blends Mediterranean and Caribbean design to stylish effect. Stroll along powder-soft sands to the watersports centre and try your hand at waterskiing or sailing. Wander through landscaped gardens to courtyards dotted with fountains, or head to the adults-only spa pool and relax as ambassadors provide you with eucalyptus-scented towels, drinks and coconut lollies. There’s an emphasis on wellness here, with the option to do as much or as little as you please, and it’s a great spot for families, too.
This welcoming and relaxing resort blends Mediterranean and Caribbean styles, with its white-washed buildings and terracotta roofs. Stroll along powder-soft white sands to the watersports centre and try your hand at waterskiing. Wander through landscaped gardens to courtyards dotted with fountains or head to the adults-only pool and relax as pool ambassadors provide you with cold eucalyptus-scented towels, drinks and coconut ice lollies.
As part of the hotel's all-inclusive package you can enjoy breakfast on the terrace, beachfront dining at the main restaurant which offers themed menus and live music plus authentic coastal Italian cuisine at the newly opened Positano restaurant. Inspired by the cool chic of Miami’s South Beach, the Rilaks Deck is a stylish venue for cocktails and light snacks. At the Sunday beach party you can sample local grilled specialities and dance to the steel pan band.
Mediterranean charm, Caribbean spirit and a peaceful adults-only area make this all-inclusive an excellent choice.
Best for:
BeachAll InclusiveHoneymoonFamily & Children
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 45 minutes from Barbados airport
SettingBeach Hotel, Hotel
A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”
Jeremy FisherKuoni Travel Expert
The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”
Sarah ShepherdKuoni Marketing Team
Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
Rooms and suites
You’ll find 101 rooms and suites at Tamarind, with colourful splashes inspired by the island. Each feature a private balcony or terrace overlooking the ocean or tropical gardens; options range from simple Pool/Garden View Rooms to spacious One Bedroom Suites that are ideal for families and groups. Opt for an Oceanfront Room or Suite for the chance to catch fiery sunsets over the sea.
Pool/Garden View Room
Look out over the pool or grounds. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 30m²
Junior Suite Pool View
Spacious suites featuring a sitting area and views over the gardens and pool. • air-conditioning • two queen-sized beds • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 33m²
Ocean View Room
Overlook the sea. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 31m²
Oceanfront Room
Enjoy sweeping sea views. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 31m²
Junior Suite Ocean View
Spacious rooms with a sitting area and sea views. Interconnecting rooms available. Four Ocean View Junior Suites are wheelchair accessible. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 33m²
One Bedroom Pool View Suite
Ideal for groups and families, these spacious suites feature a separate living room, sofa bed and pool or garden views. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 44m²
One Bedroom Suite Oceanfront
Ideal for groups and families, these spacious suites have a separate living room, sofa bed and sea views. • air-conditioning • king-sized bed • sofa bed • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi • 34m²
Family Connected Ocean View Junior Suite
Two interconnecting Ocean View Junior Suites with large rooms, a spacious sitting area with sofa bed and sea views. Can accommodate four adults and four children or six adults. • air-conditioning • flat-screen television • mini fridge • iPod dock • bath and shower • balcony or terrace • Wi-Fi
Food & drink
Start the day with a buffet breakfast featuring local Bajan food, then relax at one of the beachfront restaurants with the Caribbean for a backdrop. There are various themed nights, from a Saturday night barbecue to Asian-inspired menus, and the hotel’s dine-around programme means you can eat at selected sister resorts for no extra cost. Beach ambassadors can also arrange a private beach dinner, if a romantic evening against a backdrop of crashing waves takes your fancy. Please note that currently the dine around options are limited whilst renovations are taking place.
The Sugar Cane Room offers an open-air setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bring the spectacular beach backdrop into your dining experience at 246 Bar & Restaurant – here you can enjoy a premium spot on one of Barbados’s most idyllic beachfronts with themed dining on selected nights. Rilaks Deck is an al fresco poolside lounge area which serves cocktails throughout the day. Room service is also available during regular restaurant hours (subject to delivery charge).
It’s hard to beat the views from 246, and it’s especially magical under a starry night sky.
Sugar Cane Room — The breakfast here is impressive, with a live egg station and waffle chef on hand, while lunch and dinner brings various local delights; try the pumpkin and corn fritters or flying fish with fried plantain for a taste of traditional Bajan fare. 246 Restaurant & Bar — Glittering sea views are the USP at this oceanfront, open-air restaurant, which serves Caribbean-inspired lunch and dinner menus under the stars and hosts regular themed nights. Rilaks Deck & Bar — Inspired by Miami’s South Beach, this outdoor lounge is a stylish spot for cocktails and light snacks, with oversized umbrellas and plush lounge chairs facing the ocean. Positano at the House — Indulge in authentic Italian dishes in the relaxed setting of Positano.
A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
Barbados
Barbados Your Way (Car & Driver) - Half Day
• Duration: 4 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — You’ll have the benefit of a personal car with a driver for four hours; fees to any attractions you decide to visit, and any refreshments, will be payable locally.
Barbados
Mount Gay Rum Cocktail Making Lesson
• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Not surprisingly, you have to be 18 or over to take part in this experience. The price includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel so you don’t have to worry about driving.
Barbados
Bajan Street Food Tour
• Duration: half day • Monday-Saturday departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — While every effort will be made to cater for specific dietary requirements, the tour is not suitable for those on gluten-free or vegan diets. Children are welcome, but note that the walk covers about 1.5 miles.
Barbados
Barbados Your Way (Car & Driver) - Full Day
• Duration: 4 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience Good to know — You’ll have use of a personal air-conditioned car with a driver for eight hours, but fees to any attractions you decide to visit - and, of course, any refreshments - will be payable locally.
Barbados
Mount Gay Rum Experience
At the end of the tour you’ll be served a light Bajan-style lunch overlooking the sea, before a final stop at the shop to pick up a bottle to take home. • Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — Although the tour is open to under 18s, we think it’s more suitable for couples, groups and honeymooners.
Barbados
Luxury Catamaran Cruise
• Duration: 5 hours • Daily departures • Operates year round • Group experience Good to know — It’s a perfect trip for honeymooners and families alike, but for maximum enjoyment we recommend that any children are old enough to be confident in the water. Be sure to bring enough sun cream, hats and sunglasses for everyone; the sun’s rays reflected on the water are extra strong.
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A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
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From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
When to visit
When to visit
Temperature and rainfall through the year.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C |
| Average rainfall | 50mm | 32mm | 34mm | 42mm | 54mm | 100mm | 129mm | 154mm | 144mm | 162mm | 146mm | 64mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
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You can upgrade your transfers and flight class when booking (subject to availability).
Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
Board basis
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View multi-centresGood to know
- Includes flights, baggage, and private transfers to and from your hotel
- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
- Total transfer time ~ 2 hrs
- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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A laid-back resort with a great watersports and wellness offering
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