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Hotel Information: Designed for families, this 13-hectare (32-acre) resort on one kilometer (0.5 mile) of beachfront is large enough to be lively in some areas and tranquil in others, pleasing both children and adults. Adults also enjoy a restaurant reserved for them. A reminder of the resort's former life as a sugar plantation remains in the form of a stone tower.

Insider tip:The 2.5-km (1.5-mi) stretch of beach that runs adjacent to the resort offers postcard-perfect sunset strolls and ocean swimming.

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Almond Beach Village's 13 hectares (32 acres) stretch one kilometer (0.5 mile) along a beach lapped by the Caribbean Sea, with coral reef sections for snorkeling. Shaded hammocks, umbrellas, and lounge chairs are arrayed on the sand. Freshwater swimming is available in six interconnected freeform pools, including one for children, scattered among lodging buildings. Two spa tubs furnish soaking pleasure at this Barbados resort.

On arrival, guests are offered rum punch. Sheltered from the sun by bleached-wood ceilings, thickly cushioned rattan seating surrounds an open fountain courtyard. An adjacent shopping promenade comprises stores selling jewelry, beachwear, resort wear, liquor, gifts, and sundries. An air-conditioned business center contains four computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharges).

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Coffee shop or café
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Business center
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Banquet facilities
• Ballroom(s)
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment
• Secretarial services
• Business services

• Computer rental
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of rooms: 400
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Hair salon
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Patio
• Coffee in lobby
• Arcade/game room
• Library
• Pool table
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Room Descriptions

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This all-inclusive Barbados resort offers 330 guestrooms in seven buildings of two and three stories, without elevators. Some rooms offer balconies or patios.

Almond Beach Village Rooms contain two-poster beds, mahogany-stained furniture with wicker insets, cushioned armchairs, tile floors, and tropical-print fabrics. Rooms are cooled by ceiling fans and air conditioning.

Room Features

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Premium bedding
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Climate control
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator (on request)
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Designer toiletries
• Complimentary toiletries

• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Sofa bed
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Area Attractions

Folkestone Marine Park - 5.75 km (3.5 mi)
Holetown (shopping, dining) - 6 km (3.75 mi)
St. Nicholas Abbey (historic site) - 7.5 km (4.75 mi)
Barbados Wildlife Reserve - 8.25 km (5.25 mi)
Farley Hill National Park - 8.25 km (5.25 mi)
Animal Flower Cave - 9 km (5.75 mi)
Malibu Rum visitor center - 12.5 km (7.75 mi)
Mount Gay Rum visitors center - 12.75 km (8 mi)
Flower Forest of Barbados - 14.5 km (9 mi)
Downtown Bridgetown - 15 km (9.5 mi)
Tyrol Cot Heritage Village - 18.25 km (11.5 mi)

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): Approximate driving time to the Almond Beach Village is 45 minutes and distance is 35.5 km (22.25 mi).

Driving directions from Grantley Adams International Airport: Narrow, unmarked roads and streets, numerous roundabouts, and heavy traffic along certain routes at certain times make driving through Barbados challenging. Guests renting cars should ask rental agency personnel to map a detailed route from the airport to the Almond Beach Village, with attention paid to the best route at the time of day.

Getting there: A taxi from Grantley Adams International Airport to Almond Beach Village costs US$26-$35 for 1-4 passengers. (Rates are set by the government and subject to change.). Car rentals are available online. Driving is on the left side, British-style. Transportation to the airport on departure is complimentary. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Resort staff call taxis on request. Public buses operate past the resort.

Activities

The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Hand-line reef fishing from a boat is available. Independent operators along the beach offer personal watercraft, parasailing, tubing, and glass-bottom-boat trips (surcharges). Guests can play tennis on four lighted hard-surface courts and squash in two air-conditioned courts. An air-conditioned fitness center equipped with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights also offers aerobics and contains a beauty salon and a room for massage, body scrubs and wraps, hydrotherapy, facials, and waxing (surcharges). The Village has a 9-hole, par-3 golf course; tee times are available by reservation, and there is a US$5 per person charge, which covers green fees and rental of clubs and pool cart. Cayman golf balls (required) and tees are available for purchase at a pro shop.

Guests can take advantage of all the recreational activities at the partner resort, the Almond Beach Club and Spa; complimentary transportation is available.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing on site
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Motor boating on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Boat launch nearby
• Rafting on site
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash on site

• Tennis on site
• Running track/path on site
• Basketball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Volleyball on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Mountain biking nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Bird watching nearby
• Fishing on site
• Playground on site

Restaurants & Bars

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Horizon - Open-air restaurant under peaked bleached-wood ceilings. Breakfast, lunch buffets daily. À la carte dinner menu most nights, Caribbean buffet and Bajan cultural show on Saturday nights, beach barbecue on Wednesday nights. Afternoon English tea served.

Sample menu for The Horizon

Sample menu for The Horizon
Appetizers:

• Squid-shrimp salad
• Fried chicken-mushroom wrap
• Conch chowder
• Chilled cantaloupe soup with Amaretto and mint
  Main courses:
• Roast lamb
• Braised duck
• Seared mahi-mahi
• French onion tart

The Reef Restaurant & Bar - Open-air seafront restaurant with white linens, bright-blue plastic chairs, bleached-wood ceilings. Breakfast buffet and fast-food lunch buffet daily. À la carte dinner menu featuring seafood. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.

Sample menu for The Reef Restaurant & Bar

Sample menu for The Reef Restaurant & Bar
Appetizers:

• Ceviche
  Main courses:
• Smoked flying fish
• Flank steak
• Blue fin tuna
• Baked snapper

La Smarrita - Grand, air-conditioned Italian restaurant with mahogany-stain trim, draped windows serving à la carte dinner nightly. Antipasti, soups, pasta, and main-course choices. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men. (Patrons must be age 16 or older.)

Enid's - Colorful Bajan-style, open-air dinner restaurant serving local foods such as pepper-smoked fish, flying-fish and cou-cou. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.

Boardwalk Bar & Grill - Casual, open-air seafront spot open noon to sunset for tropical drinks. Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fish served noon to 2 PM. (Hours subject to change).

Courtyard Café & Bar - Casual open-air seafront spot open afternoon to early evening for tropical drinks, burgers, hot dogs, and pizza.

Horizon Bar & Lounge - Live music is presented nightly. This bar has a sunken dance floor and offers cabaret, local-culture, and talent shows on certain nights.

Rachel's Nightclub - A spacious, air-conditioned room with seating on low, cushioned rattan chairs and on a giant banquette; open for dancing nightly.

Location

1 Main Street - Almond Beach

St Peter,

Barbados

Nearest major airport:

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)

Area:

St. Peter, Barbados

Important Information

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Complimentary rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) are available and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon