Virgin Holidays View
Nestled on a secluded corner of Barbados, this hotel has some of the best views of the South Coast. St Lawrence Gap, with its lively bars and restaurants, is a short taxi ride away. For those who want a more laid back holiday with its 2 beaches, 2 swimming pools and 3 jacuzzi's what more can you ask for? Look out for our concierge lounge where you can escape the mid day heat and catch up with all the latest news with our free Internet access as well as other cool technology for you to enjoy.
Where is it?
On a Maxwell Coast beach. 5-min drive to St Lawrence Gap. 15 min to Bridgetown. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.
Getting around
eats and drinks - please add - during low times restaurants will be on rotation
Eats and drinks
3 restaurants: Mermaid (buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, and à la carte and buffet dinner. Children's menu available), The Prezzo Beach Bar (à la carte lunch daily with pizza oven, dinner 5 nights a week), Azul (clifftop gourmet restaurant, 12 years and over only) à la carte dinner, offering a choice of International, traditional and Caribbean fine dining (restricted visits during your stay). Supplemental charges apply to some Azul menu selected items. 3 bars including Piano Bar open till 1.00am. Bubbly Menu — sparkling wine menu available to all guests. Restaurants may be on rotation during the low season.
Entertainment
Live entertainment most nights.
Fun and games
2 swimming pools (1 adults-only), 3 Jacuzzis (adults-only), free introduction to scuba in hotel pool. Volleyball, basketball, table tennis, pool table. Spa*. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports available. Kids club - (open daily during summer, Easter and half term holidays; on request at other times - subject to min numbers being reached), catering for children 4-12 years, and fully equipped activity centre including an iMac for them to surf their favourite sites, they also have an Apple TV stocked with all the latest kids films and TV shows. Let’s not forgot the Wii and they have all the most requested games. Tennis court available next door*. Babysitting*.
Handy stuff
WiFi Internet access*. Room service*. Laundry service*. Gift shop. Book swap. Complimentary daily local newspaper and Daily Mail available for guests to read in reception. Chilled towels offered to guests on the beach twice daily.
Mobility
Good general access around the property.
Room info
78 rooms on 3 floors in 3 buildings with no lifts. All with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, iron and board, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Room service available for lunch and dinner. All rooms are non-smoking - smoking permitted on patios only. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace. Standard Rooms are located on the ground floor and have 1 king-size bed and space for extra children's rollaway bed, sleeping max 2 adults and 1 child.
Room Upgrade
Family Standard Rooms - have 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa or 2 queen-size beds sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (these are located on higher floors).
Poolside/Garden View Rooms — are located on the ground floor just a few steps away from the poolside and have 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa or 2 queen-size beds sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanview Rooms — are located on the middle and top floors benefiting from partial views of the pool or beach and the sea and have 1 king-size bed and sleeper sofa or 2 queen-size beds sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms — are located on all floors, have fridge, upgraded amenities and 1 king-size bed sleeping max 2 adults.
2-Bedroom Apartments — are located on the middle floor and have 2 fully air-conditioned bedrooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 twin beds and a separate living area with sleeper sofa, sleeping max 4 adults and 2 children.
Please note: The property has two 2-Bedroom Apartments — one has a balcony and the other does not. A request may be made for the apartment with the balcony, however, we are unable to guarantee this.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages up to and including 16 years.
Dress code: For Azul Restaurant: Smart casual - long trousers and collared shirts for gentlemen. For Mermaid Restaurant: Tailored shorts and smart sandals are permitted in the evenings. No flip-flops, sleeveless shirts for men, athletic/beach wear or sports caps in the evenings.
All Inclusive
All meals (breakfast buffet, à la carte or buffet lunch, buffet, barbecue or à la carte dinner), afternoon tea. All house drinks and all activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.