Island Inn

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Standard Courtyard Room
Standard Garden View Room
Boardwalk Restaurant
Superior Garden View Room
Junior Suite
Lounge
Standard Garden View Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Garden View
Superior Garden Room
Standard Courtyard Room
Standard Garden View Room
Boardwalk Restaurant
Superior Garden View Room
Junior Suite
Lounge
Standard Garden View Room
Superior Room
Superior Room
Superior Garden View
Superior Garden Room

The hotel

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

Where is it

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

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.

Room upgrades

Superior Garden View Rooms are larger and located in either the original historic building or in the southern block of the hotel with views over the garden, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Superior Pool Side Rooms are located in the southern block of the hotel with easy access to the swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suites have a separate sitting area and patio with garden and/or partial pool views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

  • Book by 31 Jul '25 to receive up to  30% off the accommodation cost between 01 Jul '25 - 22 Dec '25.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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

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

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

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

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).

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

1 night between 1 Apr-22 Dec. 

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar. 

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan. 

* 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (539)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Small and Friendly

Jun 26, 2025 John H

it’s a small hotel which gives it an intimate personal vibe after a couple of days you tend to get to know the other guests and that makes for a homely friendly atmosphere around the pool in the bar and eating in restaurant at meal times .During the day the bright sunshine highlights the fact it could use,a bit of TLC and a lick of paint at night… Read more
it’s a small hotel which gives it an intimate personal vibe after a couple of days you tend to get to know the other guests and that makes for a homely friendly atmosphere around the pool in the bar and eating in restaurant at meal times .During the day the bright sunshine highlights the fact it could use,a bit of TLC and a lick of paint at night time they turn on the lighting and its looks lovely. The food in the restaurant is pretty good it’s usually served at the table you have a choice of around 3 dishes per course we always found something. The rooms are also ok we only used them to shower change and sleep and they serve that purpose very well . They had entertainment I think three times a week a DJ and a couple of singers one of the singers was pretty good from what I remember. If I return it will be because of the restaurant and bar staff they were great nothing was too much trouble if there was something not on the menu that you fancied and they could get it for you they would and they were generally friendly and helpful right across the board . There is one problem however that you do need to prepare for Ive never been anywhere where the mosquitoes are as bad as they are here it affected all the guests and I got bitten around 30 times one afternoon despite previously applying repellent brought from the UK . Repellents bought in the UK were totally useless Deet doesnt seem to work however we did find a solution their is a pharmacy at the end of the street couple of hundred yards go there and purchase a spray called OFF it’s Citronella based and it did solve the problem . It’s not the Hilton but it’s intimate personal and friendly if that’s what you like you will probably enjoy this hotel Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely Gem!!!

Jun 25, 2025 Angela L

Was my first time to Barbados and I’m so happy Island Inn was the place to call “home” for the week. Being an all inclusive, 24 room boutique hotel I wasn’t sure what to expect… well from the moment we arrived, I felt nothing but welcome. My friend and I came to celebrate our birthdays because they are a week apart and we were made to feel… Read more
Was my first time to Barbados and I’m so happy Island Inn was the place to call “home” for the week. Being an all inclusive, 24 room boutique hotel I wasn’t sure what to expect… well from the moment we arrived, I felt nothing but welcome. My friend and I came to celebrate our birthdays because they are a week apart and we were made to feel special from the moment we walked into our rooms with a happy birthday banner and balloons. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean and the food was delicious! Big shout out to Crystall, she really helped make this trip a special one, she deserves a huge raise. Can’t wait to visit again soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Marmite

Jun 19, 2025 KARENP105 Watford, United Kingdom

Marmite! Another reviewer rated this as Marmite. We agree. The hotel has potential but!!! Staff not really friendly apart from on arrival when they are told to be happy! Food very average. The buffet was awful, we dreaded this . Breakfast a complete shambles and dare you ask for anything that ran out. The DISCO, when has Perry Como ever been part… Read more
Marmite! Another reviewer rated this as Marmite. We agree. The hotel has potential but!!! Staff not really friendly apart from on arrival when they are told to be happy! Food very average. The buffet was awful, we dreaded this . Breakfast a complete shambles and dare you ask for anything that ran out. The DISCO, when has Perry Como ever been part of the disco scene!! If sitting around in an old people home is your thing, well this hotel will be perfect. Lots of elderly returners. Mango Bay, of which you have free access to as it is the sister hotel is 100% worth the journey to the West Coast. The old saying, you only get what you pay for! We need another holiday now because we were so disappointed with Island Inn. I have no idea why there are so many good reviews because we believed the reviews and had high hopes only to be disappointed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing

Jun 12, 2025 Georgia S

Hotel is beautiful and staff are absolutely amazing so friendly and also bar staff shout out to crystal ,tre, terry and there was also a young lad didn’t catch his name thank you for an amazing stay
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A charming Caribbean experience.

Jun 10, 2025 jackhD8256MJ

We have visited Barbados several times over the years and Carlisle Bay/Pebble Beach has become one of our favourite places on the planet. The Island Inn is situated within a 1 minute walk of the beach and we have literally passed it hundreds of times. So this year we decided to book an all inclusive 7 night stay. The History of the main… Read more
We have visited Barbados several times over the years and Carlisle Bay/Pebble Beach has become one of our favourite places on the planet. The Island Inn is situated within a 1 minute walk of the beach and we have literally passed it hundreds of times. So this year we decided to book an all inclusive 7 night stay. The History of the main building is interesting, as it was built and used as the Garrison Rum Store, where some of the rooms are located. It’s an incredibly relaxing place to stay which is very rustic. Yes it’s a little tired and in need of a refresh,but to us, this simply falls under the category of Caribbean Charm. The place is kept incredibly clean and the staff are very warm and friendly. The food is Mainly a la carte, with the occasional buffet evening. All the food and drink is of a very high standard, and we have zero complaints. If you want ultra modern, you need to look elsewhere, but if you want to experience a truly relaxing Caribbean vibe, then you won’t go far wrong booking a stay here. The bottom line is that we will definitely stay again. Read less