Accommodation · Hastings
The SoCo Hotel
Verdict
Assessment pending · insufficient reviewed evidence
The SoCo Hotel is owned by Arcadia Hotels and Resorts.
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Google rating · 4.2/5 · 309 reviews
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Features
What to do generally
The hotel sits at the end of the Richard Haynes Boardwalk in Hastings, close to the beach and the south coast bars and restaurants. Guests swim, walk the boardwalk, join the in-house rum tasting and explore Bridgetown and the Garrison nearby.
Ownership and legal entity
Owner Name
Arcadia Hotels and Resorts (chairman and CEO Ralph Taylor, Barbadian hotelier)
Ownership Type
Corporate
Identity
Brand Name
The SoCo Hotel
Closest Airport name
Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Claims and evidence
Verified
Researched and source checked in three passes, Oct 2026
Place and access
County/State/Region
Christ Church
Continent/Region
The Caribbean
Further detail
Booking Site
Website
Street
End of Richard Haynes Boardwalk
City
Hastings
Country
Barbados
Stars
4-star
Type
Boutique Hotel
Environment Type
Beach Front
Room Types
SoCo Room, SoCo Deluxe
People Targeting
Couples / Adults Only
Secluded / Isolated
Accessible / Urban
Eco Amenities
The restaurant page (2026) says menus use only locally sourced organic produce, but names no farms or suppliers, so this is a claim rather than an evidenced system.
Food Options
All meals included
Food Type
Caribbean and international, farm to table
Google rating
4.2
Google review count
309
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