spa treatments are provided in-room or on the beach. live entertainment is available. in a modern building overlooking the beach, the atlantic ocean and the richard haynes boardwalk, this airy all-inclusive hotel is a 15-minute walk from both the george washington house and the garrison savannah racetrack. they also include dvd players, desks, and tea and coffeemakers. there's a simple restaurant, and an outdoor pool with a poolside cocktail bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add terraces. streamlined modern rooms have ocean views and pull-out sofas, plus free wi-fi, ipad docks and flat-screens Bridgetown/Grantley Adams Airport 20 min
Maxwell Beach (10 min) Popular coral-sand beach with picnic benches, sun loungers & small Hobie cat sailboats for rent. 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. Carlisle Bay (5 min) Turquoise bay & marine park with relics such as anchors & cannonballs, plus a lighthouse from 1885. Dover Beach (8 min) Jet skiing & windsurfing are popular activities at this sandy beach with umbrella & chair rentals. Kensington Oval Barbados (12 min) Barbados' oldest cricket grounds, established in 1882 & known to host popular cricket games. Barbados Museum & Historical Society (17 min) Museum with galleries dedicated to Barbados' social & military history, decorative arts & more. Garrison Savannah (15 min) Historic horse racing venue with an oval grass track & traditional Barbadian food for sale. Pebbles Beach (3 min) Paddle boarding and kayaking are popular at this picturesque white-sand beach with calm waters. Brandons Beach (12 min) Sandy beach with calm waters & picnic spots, known for dramatic sunsets & sea turtles. Parliament Buildings (8 min) Neo-Gothic buildings serving as the seat of the Parliament of Barbados since completion in 1874. The Boatyard Club (5 min) Hunte's Gardens (28 min) Lush, exotic landscaped gardens located in the middle of Caribbean rainforest. George Washington House (15 min) Tours of a 1700s plantation home visited by George Washington, plus exhibits on Barbados history. Brownes Beach (3 min) Popular public beach with fine white sand, clear waters & vendors for lounge chairs, food & drink. |