Virgin Holidays View
This friendly hotel is set on one of the most popular beaches in Barbados with soft white sand lapped by crystal-clear waters on the lively South Coast. It is within walking distance of the action of St Lawrence Gap and just a short drive to the great shopping in Bridgetown. The hotel takes full advantage of its position next to the lovely beach with an array of non-motorised water sports, which is sure to keep the most active amused. If you want nothing more than to relax in the sunshine, you can grab a beer at the beachfront bar or pull up a lounger around the pools on one of their pleasant sun terraces and sit back with a good book! In the evenings, relax while the kids are having a blast at the late evening kids' club, allowing you to enjoy the tasty continental and local cuisine from the beachfront or à la carte restaurants. If we can sum it up, it's the relaxed atmosphere, the great location and the fact that it really does offer something for all ages that means this hotel is a winner with everyone.
Where is it?
On Sandy Bay Beach in Worthing on Barbados' South Coast - known for its bustling entertainment - 10 min to Bridgetown and 10 min to Barbados Golf Club. Surrounded by shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Transfer time from airport: 25 min.
Eats and drinks
Beachfront Buckaneers restaurant offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hidden Treasure Restaurant offers à la carte dining (reservations required, available 3 nights per week). Beach bar serving snacks and drinks between 10.00am-11.00pm. Room service* available between 7.30am-9.30pm.
Entertainment
Regular live entertainment including beach barbecues, local floor shows, live bands and manager's rum punch party. There are several popular bars and a nightclub close by the hotel, which can be noisy on weekends and bank holidays.
Fun and games
Freshwater swimming pools, non-motorised water sports: kayaks, pedalos, snorkelling and boogie boards. Golf, fitness centre and beach table tennis are all available nearby*. Supervised kids' room open all day with a kids' club, movie time and pool room. Teen Club Room for ages 12 years and upwards with a library, air hockey, DVD player, PlayStation' 2, computer, board and card games. The Pyjama Club meets once a week until after dinner, so the grown-ups can enjoy dinner on their own!
Handy stuff
Activities staff on site. Laundry and babysitting facilities available*. Packed lunches available*. Internet access*. Umbrellas on the beach. *Denotes local charge
Room info
130 rooms. All with air-conditioning (bedroom only in apartments), cable TV, radio, telephone, tea/coffee maker, fridge, safety deposit box (local charge of BD$5 per day), iron and board, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are very small with slatted windows onto the hotel corridor without a scenic view, 1 queen-size bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping max 2 persons.
Room Upgrade
1-Bedroom Apartments - have a garden, pool or ocean view and balcony/terrace, ceiling fan, a separate bedroom and living room with a sleeper sofa, sleeping 3 adults, or 2 adults and up to 3 children. They may be split level. 2-Bedroom Apartments - have a garden, pool or ocean view, and 2 separate bedrooms and living room with ceiling fan, sleeping 5 adults, or 3 adults and up to 3 children. They may be split level. Any 1- or 2-Bedroom Apartment can be upgraded by adding the 'Club Benefits' - the supplement will entitle you to have your fridge stocked daily with local spirits and mixers, bathrobes, upgraded bathroom amenity kit, FREE Daily Mail and FREE room service 7.30am-10.30pm. Guests booking a Club Room can dine once a week in the evening at the sister hotel, Amaryllis, (excludes transport, premium drinks and certain meal items. Drinks are only included during meal).