Generally the luxury hotels are in the west, while the medium-priced ones can be found along the southwest coast. The east coast, owing to its exposure to the trade winds and wild Atlantic Ocean, has only a small number of hotels and guest-houses. However, it is this area that is chosen by the Bajans for their own holidays. Hotel prices are higher in the winter than in the summer. The high season is from December 16 to April 15, the low season runs for the remainder of the year.
Most hotels have air conditioning, many have swimming pools and housekeeping apartments.
Most rates are for room only. In addition, the Tourist Authority information gives full details on facilities. There are small guest-houses throughout Barbados, particularly in Christchurch. Some offer self-catering facilities. There are a large number of apartments, cottages and villas available for hire, and a number of modern complexes are being built on the northwest coast.