set amid nightlife in lively st. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities. aqua aerobics are offered. lawrence gap, this unfussy hotel on a sandy beach along the caribbean sea is a 9-minute walk from the graeme hall nature sanctuary, and 4 km from the barbados museum & historical society. there's a modest, traditionally furnished restaurant serving international fare. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. relaxed 1- and 2-bedroom suites add sofabeds and/or separate living areas. breakfast is complimentary. airy rooms have kitchenettes, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus direct pool access or sea views; some offer balconies Bridgetown/Grantley Adams Airport 16 min
Pebbles Beach (10 min) Paddle boarding and kayaking are popular at this picturesque white-sand beach with calm waters. Miami Beach, Barbados (10 min) Glitzy urban island known for beaches, art deco buildings & as a backdrop for TV show Miami Vice. Kensington Oval Barbados (19 min) Barbados' oldest cricket grounds, established in 1882 & known to host popular cricket games. Parliament Buildings (15 min) Neo-Gothic buildings serving as the seat of the Parliament of Barbados since completion in 1874. Maxwell Beach (5 min) Popular coral-sand beach with picnic benches, sun loungers & small Hobie cat sailboats for rent. Hunte's Gardens (28 min) Lush, exotic landscaped gardens located in the middle of Caribbean rainforest. The Boatyard Club (12 min) Harrison's Cave. (30 min) Underground limestone cavern accessed by tram, with streams, pools, stalagmites & stalactites. Garrison Savannah (9 min) Historic horse racing venue with an oval grass track & traditional Barbadian food for sale. Barbados Museum & Historical Society (10 min) Museum with galleries dedicated to Barbados' social & military history, decorative arts & more. Paynes Bay Beach (25 min) Picturesque beach known for clear-blue water, calm surf & views of fish, turtles & sunsets. George Washington House (10 min) Tours of a 1700s plantation home visited by George Washington, plus exhibits on Barbados history. Dover Beach (5 min) Jet skiing & windsurfing are popular activities at this sandy beach with umbrella & chair rentals. Brownes Beach (10 min) Popular public beach with fine white sand, clear waters & vendors for lounge chairs, food & drink. Carlisle Bay (12 min) Turquoise bay & marine park with relics such as anchors & cannonballs, plus a lighthouse from 1885. |