Island Inn

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Standard Garden View Room
Superior Garden View Room
Junior Suite
Lounge
Standard Garden View Room
Standard Garden View Room
Superior Garden View Room
Junior Suite
Lounge
Standard Garden View Room

The hotel

Island Inn is a quaint, 24-room, All Inclusive property situated less than a mile from the centre of Historic Bridgetown and within the Garrison Area — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is footsteps away from the beach at the beautiful Carlisle Bay and Pebbles Beach where the horses come and bathe early morning, and is conveniently close to shops and restaurants. Island Inn will amaze you with its disarming simplicity and old world charm, it was originally built as the rum storage facility for the British regiment in Barbados in 1804! Take advantage of your free scuba diving demo in the pool before hitting the big blue, discovering an underwater world that’s just as beautiful as what lies above! The swimming pool makes a change from the beach and is a charming place to lounge beside, soaking up the sun or reading a good book. There’s also The Boardwalk Restaurant for eclectic dining, serving dishes regarded as very special by locals and guests alike. Evenings tend to be very low key although there is live music three times a week plus a weekly manager’s rum punch party to meet and mingle with fellow guests.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

In the Garrison Historic area, just a 2-minute walk away from the beach at beautiful Carlisle Bay, less than a mile from Bridgetown. Local attractions include George Washington House, Brownes Beach and Barbados Parliament Buildings. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

24 stylish rooms and suites on 1 level. All with air-conditioning, TV, telephone, alarm clock/radio, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Standard Rooms are located in the original historic building and have either garden or courtyard views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

All Inclusive of: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. All local brand drinks except for speciality wines/Champagne. All entertainment and activities above unless stated otherwise.

Superior Garden View Rooms are larger and located in either the original historic building or in the southern block of the hotel with views over the garden, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Pool Side Rooms are located in the southern block of the hotel with easy access to the swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suites have a separate sitting area and patio with garden and/or partial pool views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

The Boardwalk Restaurant (local and International dishes for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner). Bar (open 10am-11pm daily).

Live entertainment 3 nights per week. Weekly manager’s rum punch party.

Small swimming pool. Mini-gym/fitness centre. Free scuba-diving demo in pool (on request). Lounge with TV and board games.

Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

1 night between 1 Apr-22 Dec. 

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar. 

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan. 

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: at the Boardwalk Restaurant (year-round) the evening dress code is smart casual which means that gentlemen may wear smart dress shorts and short sleeved shirts (polo shirts are allowed). Please note that no sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise are allowed at dinner.  Smart jeans are allowed. No flip flops or trainers are allowed in the evening in the restaurant.

Cover-ups are required in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch and footwear is required in the restaurant at all times.

Please note: although the dress code has been relaxed at this hotel, there may still be some occasions at the hotel and on the island where long trousers and shirt sleeves will be more appropriate or compulsory for gentlemen, so it is highly recommended to still pack some.

Please note: child ages up to and including 12 years.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (519)
  • Very good (241)
  • Average (85)
  • Poor (25)
  • Terrible (21)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Cancelled due to their error appalling service

Oct 31, 2024 Safari00005971803

Avoid this hotel booked over 12 months ago to be told that it's been cancelled 4 weeks before arrival. Due to overbooking error on their part absolutely disgraceful.. Did not respond to request of an explanation. Disappointed is an understatement.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another great stay

Oct 29, 2024 27MayDay

This was our third time staying at The Island Inn. We love it for the peace and quiet and high quality food. The only restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and then then lunch and dinner are ordered from a menu that changes daily. If their is nothing on the menu to your liking, just ask and they will make you something. The wait staff and… Read more
This was our third time staying at The Island Inn. We love it for the peace and quiet and high quality food. The only restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and then then lunch and dinner are ordered from a menu that changes daily. If their is nothing on the menu to your liking, just ask and they will make you something. The wait staff and bartenders are extremely friendly and a lot of fun. The rooms are a bit dated but have very thick walls and are very clean. Highly recommend doing excursions with a guy named Mormon who hangs out by Cuzs fish shack on Pebble Beach. We booked a glass bottom boat trip through him for $35 US dollars each and we had the entire boat to ourselves. Just the 4 of us and 4 crew members. Amazing experience at a fraction of the cost the Hotel Tour Companies charge. Going back this December and can't wait. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Checks all our boxes for a great vacation!

Oct 25, 2024 Wendy A Nova Scotia, Canada

My husband and I stayed for a week celebrating his birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were warmly greeted by staff we met on previous visits. We love the location, so close to Carlisle Bay, where we swam daily. We had a superior room close to the pool and enjoyed the room and location. We saw monkeys around the resort every day, very… Read more
My husband and I stayed for a week celebrating his birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were warmly greeted by staff we met on previous visits. We love the location, so close to Carlisle Bay, where we swam daily. We had a superior room close to the pool and enjoyed the room and location. We saw monkeys around the resort every day, very entertaining! A special thanks to the kitchen staff for preparing such delicious meals! Thank you all who made my husband’s birthday extra special as well. Read less
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Oct 10, 2024 Linda B Thetford, United Kingdom

Clearly loved by many, but I was very dissatisfied. Small changes would make a big difference. The sunbed mats were mouldy, I know its wet and humid, but give them a clean. Restock items, no strawberry daiquiris for 7 days, no mango either as run out of syrup. Baileys ran out and water bottles. Nothing was replaced. Keep the buffet food hot. … Read more
Clearly loved by many, but I was very dissatisfied. Small changes would make a big difference. The sunbed mats were mouldy, I know its wet and humid, but give them a clean. Restock items, no strawberry daiquiris for 7 days, no mango either as run out of syrup. Baileys ran out and water bottles. Nothing was replaced. Keep the buffet food hot. Simple things easily fixed. We received no notification that the restaurant was relocated to the conference room. The bar was a trestle table in the conference room. Little work was done by the builders each day, so noise was not an issue but the outside bar could have been opened in the evening to add a little vibe. The WiFi at the pool end of the hotel didn’t work for 7 days, but was eventually fixed after daily complaints. Yes there are some good staff, but the are also some jaded ones who clearly don’t embrace good customer service. Housekeeping was exceptional our room was spotless despite the cracked sink, broken glass and tiles. Would I return, absolutely not. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another relaxing break

Oct 7, 2024 SNDRPRKR Kent, England

Stayed for 9 nights at the beginning of September. Had such a good time last year that we had to return. Had the same room, pool side with a fridge, as last year as requested. Room was spacious with everything we needed and cleaned daily. Only a few minor changes from last year. New bar person, Jolanda, to replace Lamar. Terry and Tre still… Read more
Stayed for 9 nights at the beginning of September. Had such a good time last year that we had to return. Had the same room, pool side with a fridge, as last year as requested. Room was spacious with everything we needed and cleaned daily. Only a few minor changes from last year. New bar person, Jolanda, to replace Lamar. Terry and Tre still there, and the rum punches were just as good. Also, there was a 24 hour coffee machine next to the bar, although tea and coffee making facilities are still in the room. Food was good, a mix of a la carte and buffet. Loved the ribs on the barbecue. Elsie was still in the restaurant, always smoling and sometimes singing and dancing. She brightened our day. Another thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable holiday. My 5 star review reflects our overall holiday. Hope to be back next year. Read less