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Island Inn | Barbados, Caribbean | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Barbados, Caribbean

3.5 stars

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Island Inn is a quaint, 24-room, All Inclusive property situated less than a mile from the centre of Historic Bridgetown and within the Garrison Area — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel is footsteps away from the beach at the beautiful Carlisle Bay and Pebbles Beach where the horses come and bathe early morning, and is conveniently close to shops and restaurants. Island Inn will amaze you with its disarming simplicity and old world charm, it was originally built as the rum storage facility for the British regiment in Barbados in 1804! Take advantage of your free scuba diving demo in the pool before hitting the big blue, discovering an underwater world that’s just as beautiful as what lies above! The swimming pool makes a change from the beach and is a charming place to lounge beside, soaking up the sun or reading a good book. There’s also The Boardwalk Restaurant for eclectic dining, serving dishes regarded as very special by locals and guests alike. Evenings tend to be very low key although there is live music three times a week plus a weekly manager’s rum punch party to meet and mingle with fellow guests.

Amenities

Babysitting service
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

In the Garrison Historic area, just a 2-minute walk away from the beach at beautiful Carlisle Bay, less than a mile from Bridgetown. Local attractions include George Washington House, Brownes Beach and Barbados Parliament Buildings. Transfer time from airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

24 rooms and suites on 1 level. All with air-conditioning, TV, telephone, alarm clock/radio, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Standard Rooms are located in the original historic building and have either garden or courtyard views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

All Inclusive of: full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily. All beverages except speciality wines, Prosecco, Champagne and bottled water.

Please note: guests must be 18 years or over to be served alcohol.

Hotel details

Dining

The Boardwalk Restaurant (local and International dishes for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner). Bar (open 10am-11pm daily).

Fun and Games

Small swimming pool. Mini-gym/fitness centre. Lounge with TV and board games.

Entertainment

Live entertainment 3 nights per week. Weekly Manager's Cocktail Reception.

Handy Stuff

Babysitting* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access.

Accessibility

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Minimum Stay

1 night between 1 Apr-22 Dec.

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar.

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan.

Resort Fees

A Tourism Fee per bedroom, per night will be collected at check-out. Rates vary by room and may change per Government regulations, currently ranging from 8.75 BBD (£3.90) to 35 BBD (£16.00).

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Island Inn check out time is 12 noon. Check in is at 4:00pm.

Dress code: at the Boardwalk Restaurant (year-round) the evening dress code is smart casual which means that gentlemen may wear smart dress shorts and short sleeved shirts (polo shirts are allowed). Please note that no sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise are allowed at dinner. Smart jeans are allowed. No flip flops or trainers are allowed in the evening in the restaurant.

Cover-ups are required in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch and footwear is required in the restaurant at all times.

Please note: although the dress code has been relaxed at this hotel, there may still be some occasions at the hotel and on the island where long trousers and shirt sleeves will be more appropriate or compulsory for gentlemen, so it is highly recommended to still pack some.

Please note: child ages up to and including 12 years.

Trip advisor rating

4.4/5

940 reviews

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

58%

Very Good

27%

Average

10%

Poor

Terrible

“Honest opinion, Island INN.”

Oct 15, 2025Jilly D

Island Inn accommodation 5/5. Ground areas 2/5 it is not ideal for unstable walkers or disability people. Food 4.5/5 Bar 4/5 service was slow at times. Ambience 5/5 professional staff 5/5 surrounding area 4/5. At pebbles beach the Men bathe the horses for tourists with entertainment. The waves of the sea are rough, with the beach stones sharp. Reccomend Take First aid box. The number 11 bus are cheap to jump on to Bridgetown etc there are many places of Interest. Wild Monkeys roam free around the area. They love the bananas. It was expensive in Barbados in all areas. Take Mosquito cream for bites. Wear long trousers at nights. Small pool available? This was a super place.

“Nice small hotel”

Oct 13, 2025craig w

This is our second stay in this hotel. Small (25 rooms) so easy to meet a lot of nice people due to its size. It does need a few upgrades and a bit of paint. We did notice that the food was not as good as last years menu but still very much edible. You will always find fault in every hotel you stay in with one thing or another. If you looking for a party time every night this spot not for you. If you looking for a sit back relax have a few drinks and nice conversation, this is the spot. The only real fault that i found was that some of the staff are very very sour looking. One bartender never smiles and every time you order a drink it is like it is an effort for him. The other bar tender acts like the job is below himself and needs to grow up a bit. Grabbed a drink from my wife because he got it wrong and spilled it over her. Never said sorry and just marched off. The other, Terry, always smiling and so so pleasant cant ask for any better. Some of the servers, here again, it is like an effort for them to do anything for you. I really hope management reads this and has a talk to some of these employees because it does bring down the atmosphere of the hotel. And they don't realize, it cuts into their tips. Short walk to the beach which I find no problem at all. Be prepared to pay for your chairs and umbrella. Tell the venders you staying at the Island Inn. We paid $15.00 US per day. All change they give you back in local money. Would I go back.... YES

“Wonderful hotel.”

Oct 11, 2025TheMoodyCow

Lovely small hotel with spacious rooms and wonderful staff. It’s way better than some higher rated hotels we’ve stayed in. The food is excellent and mainly served to the tables. The wine and other drinks are all good quality. A lot of our fellow guests were visiting for the second and third time. It’s a 2 minute walk to Pebbles beach where the race horses are taken to swim every morning. They walk past the entrance to The Island Inn. Everyone was very friendly, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would be happy to return.

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