Guest Reviews

 Read unbiased opinions about Sea-U

Away from the Crowd
We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful and relaxing holiday at the Sea-U Guest House in Bathsheba. The rooms were simple and comfortable with no TV, radio or clock it was pure bliss to be away from all the technology back at home in the U K.
Relaxing in a hammock, reading a book, listening to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The wind in the palm trees and to watch the green monkeys was wonderful.
Following a 2 hour breakfast catching up with other guests we were able to visit the east and north coasts of the island that remain undeveloped and offered the opportunity to explore hidden treasures such as the northern coves, the wildlife park and tropical gardens.
In the evenings food and entertainment were superb both at the Sea-U and the local restaurants.
All this was only possible due to the efforts of Uschi and her team at the Sea-U guest house and we are already looking forward to returning next year. Essex, England (March 2007)

Home in Paradise
Sea-U Guest House is a gem off the beaten track. The east coast of Barbados is more raw and natural than the west and south. The ocean waves are far stronger, so not the place to go if swimming is what you are after. But the beach is perfect for long walks, and the townspeople of Bathsheba are very friendly (but that's true for the rest of Barbados too).
Our room was spacious and comfortable, and was equipped with all necessary amenities. The room, as well as the rest of the hotel, was clean and well-maintained. There are spectacular views of the Atlantic, as well as the occasional green monkey in the surrounding trees.
Sea-U represents excellent value for the money. In addition to breakfast, dinner is served most evenings. The fixed menu consists of simple but tasty food, served in a convivial atmosphere.
Although it may sound cliché, the best thing about Sea-U are the people. The owner, Uschi, and all of her staff are most friendly and helpful, and make the place feel more like home than a hotel. Michael, Montreal, Canada (Dec 2006)

Sea-U Guest House - A tiny gem in Barbados
If you want peace and quiet along with a spectacular view, Sea-U Guest House is the place to stay in Barbados. The rooms are simple, but clean and comfortable. The view and breeze from the front porch make it difficult to ever leave the guest house. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is only a short drive to some beautiful and deserted beaches. Dining at Sea-U is wonderful, both the setting and the food. A car is a must so that you can easily explore the island. If you need lots of restaurant choices, exciting nightlife and television in your room, then Sea-U is not the place for you; however, if truly getting away from it all and experiencing the real Barbados, then Sea-U is the place to go.
Madeline, Virginia, USA (July 2006)

Laid back Sea-U
If you are an independent traveller that wants to get away from it all to peaceful, well serviced accommodation run by friendly and relaxed staff Sea-U! is the place to go. The views across the East Coast are amazing. You are 10 minutes walk from the legendry "Soup Bowl" and five mins from "Parlours" a real surfers paradise. If you want to explore the rest of the island a hire car is a must unless your happy riding the buses.
It was great how you could chose to eat at Sea-U! in the open air dining area or make you own arrangements to eat out and the honesty bar was well used!
Definitely a great place to go on honeymoon.
Tara, Cornwall, UK (June 2006)

Glorious
Sea-U Guesthouse managed to achieve a wonderful balance between luxury and informality. No cheap or tacky tourist trap this, but nor was it too glitzy or posh - no golf courses or marble swimming pools. We almost felt as if we were personal guests of Uschi, although all the comforts and luxuries of a good hotel were there. The whole atmosphere was wonderfully low key and relaxing and we felt completely at ease. We found Sea-U to be beautiful, comfortable, peaceful and welcoming.
Will, Edinburgh, Scotland (May 2006)

View from Sea-U

Bathsheba Village

Relax and enjoy the view

Simply the best
Our week at the Sea-U was simply the best. I work in the travel industry and I can honestly say this is one of the few holidays I have experienced that lived up to my expectations. The Sea-U created the perfect environment for us, The staff were welcoming and friendly, the banana crumble, delightful! I hope we will stay with you again one day. 
Ron & Suzy, London, UK (June 2004)

Forget about time and worries
The rooms are open to the wonderful breezes, never hot. The flowers are beautiful as well as the people who make your vacation so wonderful. The gardener Seacat was especially nice to us and even opened coconuts for us to sample. And guess what you never mind that there is no TV or phones. There are great restaurants nearby and Uschi prepares delicious food for you in an outdoor setting. Tide pools nearby beckon you to sit in the warm water and enjoy the fish life that abounds around you. At night you can go to sleep listening to the pounding of the waves against the rocks below you. This is truly paradise. I highly recommend this for a great vacation and a place to forget about time and worries.
Nancy, North Carolina, USA (March 2004)

Serendipity
Sea-U looked lovely on the website but the camera doesn't do justice to the breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. The air has to be medicinal; it is so clean and fresh, the atmosphere is extremely relaxed, and the rooms are simple but very romantic. Our fellow guests were extremely pleasant people from all over the world who are there to relax and savor the natural beauty of the East Coast. Wonderful hostess too. This is not a place for everyone - if you like floral bedspreads and need to be entertained every minute of the day, don't come!  Best Feature? Serenity and romance.
Justin, Tunbridge Wells, UK (Jan 2003)

It was like a dream 
Perched on the side of a hill surrounded by lush vegetation and palm trees. Lying in a hammock with eyes closed. The endless roar of the surf at the bottom of the hill and the omnipresent Atlantic breeze rustling the trees. Through the leaves, the sun.

Breakfast and dinner is served outside, under cover and screened from the wind. Eating my eggs I see a Green Monkey in a tree. A Lesser Antillean Bullfinch peeks his head under the linen covering the freshly baked coconut and banana bread. The resident cat wanders on the deck. Seacat, one of the original Bathsheba surfers, works as the gardener. He is friendly, smiling and talkative. I hear the local gossip. Later in the afternoon he cracks open a coconut for me. I drink the milk and eat the jelly.   Introductions are made at dinner. North America and Europe are represented. The affairs of the world are discussed, as are trivial matters and the peccadilloes of our respective politicians. We are satiated, but talk goes on. We are asked to turn out the lights when we retire.

The house is constructed of wood, weathering nicely from the ocean breeze. Adjustable wood jalousies allow cross ventilation to penetrate the rooms. A ceiling fan ensures nighttime comfort. A mosquito net covers the bed, although few bugs are apparent.

The nearby restaurants are all good. From the storied Atlantis Hotel to the more sophisticated Round House, none were disappointing.

The beach is spectacular. Giant rocks litter the shoreline, eroded at the bottom by the constant wave action. At low tide the relentless surf backs off to reveal the shoreline reef and sand bottomed tidal pools are exposed for soaking and splashing.

But all good things must come to an end.
Scott, Fonthill, ON, Canada (Feb 2003)

Peace and quiet
We did enjoy our stay at Sea-U. Our supper guests, who live in Barbados, were also impressed with the peace and quiet and the lovely view. We deeply appreciate all the arrangements Uschi made for us. Everything was exactly as promised.
Philip & Wanda, KS, USA  (Nov 2002)

A casual spectacular seaside holiday 
Just had a terrific 10 days at Sea-U. It was exactly as shown on the website - simple, comfortable and completely practical seaside accommodation in spectacular surroundings. Hostess Uschi Wetzels was charming as well as being organized and full of knowledge about Barbados. The whole atmosphere was very  casual and the weather glorious. 
 

We walked down to the Bathsheba beach for a swim every morning, (Uschi will tell you where), then spent the days driving around sightseeing in our little rented Moke, which Uschi also arranged. We could get over to Bridgetown or the west coast soon enough when we needed to for shopping, restaurants and all that stuff. The roar of the surf in Tent Bay all night sure helped us sleep well. 
Paul and Di, St Catharines, ON, Canada (Feb 2002)

Cool, peaceful and sophisticated
An ideal romantic stop off. The rooms are large and beautiful with wooden floors and walls all finished with a very contemporary wash. The shower is great and the kitchen is basic but clean, anyway. Who wants to cook? A large mosquito net hangs over the large double bed, while the fan and the louver windows and doors ensure the cool sea breezes help you off to sleep. Each room looks out onto the sea from high - with hammocks on the decked porch and distributed among the palms in the garden. It’s the sort of place that Vogue or Elle magazines might be very happy to do a fashion shoot. Everything is tasteful and the atmosphere relaxed.

There's an honesty bar to which you are given a key to help yourself, and breakfast can be brought to your room if you'd prefer not to socialize with the other guests on the dining deck. We spent the evening at the roundhouse, and then returned to drink champagne on our deck in the dark listening to the sea. All in all, well worth a stay. You'll remember it forever.  
Ian, London, UK (Oct 2001)

Outstanding holiday location and a caring host!
We needed to find a hideaway where we could relax. Uschi's Guesthouse is truly that and more. Located in what I feel is probably the best location in Bathsheba, the view from the Sea-U verandas over the Atlantic is breathtaking. A cool breeze always seems to be present. The island is so small that it's best to hire a little jeep or take one of the buses that offer a good service throughout the island. You can be in the west, south or anywhere in next to no time. A small comfortable bar and availability of breakfast and home cooked meals (which are superb) offer real flexibility. Cook in your apartment if you wish, but who wants to do too much of that in Barbados? The gardener (Seacat) is a cool dude, too. He'll fill you in on the health giving properties of coconuts! Toni has some cool tunes. Check out Morgan Heritage and 'don't haffi dread.' Take a trip on a catamaran, swim with the turtles and visit my favorite restaurant (apart from Uschi's!) in Holetown, 'CoCoMo's'. Oh boy, day dreaming again! You'll have a great time. We will return!
Steve, Towcester, UK (May 2001)

An exotic haven far from the maddening crowd
We were due to visit Barbados for a friend's wedding and having decided that we would rather stay on the quiet east coast (as opposed to the chaotic west coast), we booked a room at Sea-U! Guesthouse. What we found was an exotic haven far from the maddening crowd. Even though we hired a jeep so as not to miss out on the beaches of the Caribbean coast, we always knew that returning to Bathsheba in the evening would be a breath of fresh air. It felt like returning home.

There were no crowds or tourists, just hammocks to laze in and beautiful views to witness. The apartments were equipped with kitchenettes and we found ourselves cooking in the evenings. When not cooking, a fabulous three-course evening meal was served and we shared it with other guests. As there were only five rooms, the amount of people in and around the guesthouse were limited and as a result the atmosphere was one of relaxation and intimacy.

Congratulations to Sea-U's! host, Uschi, who has maintained a true Caribbean feel. We hope to return again in the future.
Emily & JP, London, UK (Dec 2000)

What an experience
Sitting in our kitchen we saw a glimpse of paradise, outside it was cold & raining. We press a few buttons and the SEA-U! calls us to the sun. What a place, what an experience both of us have had a wonderful two weeks in the best located & most friendly spot on the „wild" coast of Barbados. Thank you so much Uschi for your great hospitality, great food and for making us feel so welcome. We will be back!
Lee & Fran, Brighton, UK (Jan 2000)