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Bougainvillea is the one that offers it all. Edged by two beautiful beaches, the resort, well known for its personal-touch and service, has 138 spacious suites which are just footsteps from the sand. Renowned for excellent service from friendly and attentive staff, guests enjoy a very high standard of accommodation. Bougainvillea's well-appointed studios and suites are all spacious, conveniently equipped with kitchens and offer breathtaking ocean, pool or garden views from the balconies. A wide range of facilities, superior rooms and a fantastic location make it the perfect choice for couples and families.
Where is it?
On Maxwell Beach, Bridgetown 20 min, St Lawrence Gap 5 min. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.
Eats and drinks
2 restaurants: "Lanterns by the sea" (casual beachside dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner) "Water's Edge" – an excellent spot to enjoy evening cocktails and sample an eclectic fusion of Caribbean and internationally inspired dishes, designed around the concept of “Small Bites, Big Flavours”. (dinner only – open seasonally). There are 2 bars on property, including a swim-up pool bar
Entertainment
4 to 5 times per week including Caribbean floor show and live bands, steel pan and manager's cocktail party.
Fun and games
3 swimming pools, paddling pool, floodlit tennis court, beach volleyball, giant chess, shuffleboard, kid's outdoor playground and indoor playroom, fitness centre, games room with air hockey, pool table, table tennis, table football and basketball. Video games and DVDs available. Free snorkelling equipment, boogie boards and kayaks. Windsurfing, water-skiing, kite surfing, surfing and Hobie Cat sailing are available at a local charge. Kids' club, local charge of Bds$40 per day (Mon-Fri 9.30am-3.00pm, 3-12 years, minimum number required). Discounted green fees and preferential tee times at 18-hole Barbados Golf Club nearby.
Handy stuff
Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort, babysitting service*, room service*, beauty salon with spa services*, in-house grocery delivery service*, hospitality lounge, gift shop*, laundry facilities*, library.
Mobility
Good general access around the property, ground floor rooms available on request.
Room info
138 studios and suites in 3 buildings, each with up to 4 floors and no lifts. All Studios and stuies have ocean, pool or garden views, balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, flatscreen TV with cable, iPod docking station, kitchen with fridge, microwave and stove top, in-room safe, iron and board, and hairdryer, as well as a queen-size bed and L-shaped sleeper sofa. Superior Studios have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping max 2 adults.
Room Upgrade
Junior Suites - are beautifully appointed and have a mini kitchen, queen-size bed and pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping max 2 adults and 1 child.
1-Bedroom Deluxe Suites are larger with separate bedroom with king-size or twin beds, lounge area with pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping max sleeping max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
2-Bedroom Deluxe Suites - are larger with separate bedrooms and lounge area, and either King-size or Queen-size beds and pull-out sleeper sofa, sleeping max 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.
1-Bed Penthouse Suites, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
2-Bedroom Beach Front Luxury Suite, sleeping max 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.
Honeymoon Suites with 4-poster king-size bed, sleeping max 2 adults.
Please Note: Some Junior Suites connect to a 1-Bedroom Deluxe Suite and are available on request.
Minimum stay
4 nights except for 01-02 Jan '13, 01-28 Feb '13 and 21-31 Dec '14 when it is 7.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages up to and including 14 years.