Barbados has a range of accommodation though far more at the upper end of the scale, from boutique hotels or luxury all-inclusives to spectacular villas with private pool and personal butler.

That said, there are some more modest hotels and condominiums for rent, and even the occasional eco-lodge on the island.

• Budget offerings are few and far between. Barbados has no hostels or campsites, so trawling Air BnB, or couchsurfing, is probably your best bet for finding budget lodgings. US$80–100 for a basic double room would be excellent value in high season. Self-catering is another more economical option. That said, low-season package deals on some three-star all-inclusive resorts (including flights from North America/Europe) can work out to be cheaper overall than paying for flights, accommodation and food separately (e.g. US$2000 pp/sharing for 7 nights in Sept or Oct), given that dining out and food (even from the supermarket) are costly in Barbados.