overlooking brownes beach, this down-to-earth resort is adjacent to barbados yacht club and 17 km from grantley adams international airport. amenities include an outdoor pool, and a pier with a casual restaurant/bar and a cafe. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. understated rooms offer cable tv, free wi-fi and coffeemakers, plus balconies with garden or sea views. suites add separate sitting areas and minifridges. there's a gym, a dive shop and a salon, as well as a convenience store Bridgetown/Grantley Adams Airport 22 min
Hunte's Gardens (28 min) Lush, exotic landscaped gardens located in the middle of Caribbean rainforest. George Washington House (4 min) Tours of a 1700s plantation home visited by George Washington, plus exhibits on Barbados history. Brandons Beach (12 min) Sandy beach with calm waters & picnic spots, known for dramatic sunsets & sea turtles. Carlisle Bay (19 min) Turquoise bay & marine park with relics such as anchors & cannonballs, plus a lighthouse from 1885. Atlantis Submarines Barbados (11 min) Daylight & nighttime dives to view undersea reefs & marine life from a family-friendly submarine. Garrison Savannah (13 min) Historic horse racing venue with an oval grass track & traditional Barbadian food for sale. The Boatyard Club (20 min) Kensington Oval Barbados (12 min) Barbados' oldest cricket grounds, established in 1882 & known to host popular cricket games. Parliament Buildings (9 min) Neo-Gothic buildings serving as the seat of the Parliament of Barbados since completion in 1874. Harrison's Cave. (29 min) Underground limestone cavern accessed by tram, with streams, pools, stalagmites & stalactites. Paynes Bay Beach (21 min) Picturesque beach known for clear-blue water, calm surf & views of fish, turtles & sunsets. Dover Beach (11 min) Jet skiing & windsurfing are popular activities at this sandy beach with umbrella & chair rentals. Pebbles Beach (8 min) Paddle boarding and kayaking are popular at this picturesque white-sand beach with calm waters. Barbados Museum & Historical Society (11 min) Museum with galleries dedicated to Barbados' social & military history, decorative arts & more. Brownes Beach (7 min) Popular public beach with fine white sand, clear waters & vendors for lounge chairs, food & drink. |