Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The island nation of Barbados near the Caribbean Sea attracts tourists from around the globe with its pristine white sandy beaches, tropical climate and location right outside of the Atlantic hurricane strike zone. Coral reefs surround the island, giving visitors plenty to see while scuba diving. Many hotels offer the convenience of being close to Grantley International Airport and the comfort of being on the beach.
The Peach and Quiet Hotel earned Fodor's Choice Distinction in both 2009 and 2010 for its simple elegance and affordable accommodation. The hotel offers 22 suites with seating areas, private bathrooms and private balconies on the oceanfront. Guests can enjoy snorkeling in the sea rock swimming pool, a stroll around the four-acre property and take part in the hotel-guided island walking tours just one mile from Grantley International Airport. The on-site restaurant serves dinner by candlelight and daily breakfast, while a snack bar serves lunch. The hotel operates seasonally between November and April. The Peach and Quiet Hotel remains quiet with a policy that does not allow children under the age of 12.
Two miles from Grantley, Silver Point Hotel offers studio spaces, rooms with loft bedrooms and suites with multiple bedrooms. Guest suite bathrooms provide contemporary spa-like accents such as walk-in shower, rain shower head and granite counter tops, while the 58 rooms incorporate warm neutral tones with trendy black and coral accents. Guests enjoy private terraces and balconies, 27-inch flat-screen TVs, hypoallergenic bedding, refrigerators and microwaves. Silver Point Hotel serves dinner and cocktails in a two-story restaurant while a poolside bar serves lighter meals and drinks at two lagoon-shaped swimming pools.
Cafe Luna at the Little Arches Hotel has earned awards from Zagats in several categories including "best hotel dining" and "best eclectic food." The luxury hotel offers 10 modern guest suites with individualized decor, custom furnishings and artwork from the local talent pool. The adults-only hotel provides dream wedding accommodations with a cliffside wedding garden overlooking the pristine blue ocean waters. Little Arches Hotel serves gourmet breakfast, offers spa treatments, wine service and concierge just two miles from Grantley International Airport. Hotel staff treat guests poolside with chilled towels and deliver sun loungers to nearby Enterprise Beach.
Just five miles from Grantley, the Dover Beach Hotel provides an ideal location on the beach in St. Lawrence Gap, which is the largest shopping, dining and nightlife district on the island. The hotel decor has a sunny disposition with bright whites and a cheery bright color palate. Guest rooms feature private decks overlooking the pool, tropical gardens and the beach and water. The hotel serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails at the poolside bar. The hotel welcomes children and provides babysitting services.