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 02 Jun ‘25 to receive up to 32% off the
accommodation cost between 01 May – 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.
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.
Based on 919 reviews
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Get you "zen" on!
May 19, 2025BarbieOntarioOntario, Canada
Island Inn was a pleasant surprise. We visited multiple times while staying at The Sands. We were able to view the rooms and had breakfast and lunch here and just absolutely loved the "zen" of the boutique hotel. You will either love it or hate it. If you love to party, then look elsewhere, this is a place to sit and have a drink and meet…
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Island Inn was a pleasant surprise. We visited multiple times while staying at The Sands. We were able to view the rooms and had breakfast and lunch here and just absolutely loved the "zen" of the boutique hotel. You will either love it or hate it. If you love to party, then look elsewhere, this is a place to sit and have a drink and meet guests from around the world. At only 24 rooms you will find your peace and quiet here. Angela at the front desk was a STAR!! What a friendly face to return "home" to after a day of exploring the island. Definitely want to return and spend a week here.
& Don't forget to go across the beach to Pebbles beach and watch the horses bathe at 6:00 a.m. - magical!
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Lovely hotel needs a bit of loving
May 18, 2025Resort561290
This is a lovely hotel the atmosphere being a small hotel of 24 rooms is great this would be our 3rd time here. The staff are brilliant and good fun the hotel itself is more for adults than families it is clean and tidy the rooms are good but need to be finished off to a better standard just little things. The gym needs a complete overhaul with…
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This is a lovely hotel the atmosphere being a small hotel of 24 rooms is great this would be our 3rd time here. The staff are brilliant and good fun the hotel itself is more for adults than families it is clean and tidy the rooms are good but need to be finished off to a better standard just little things. The gym needs a complete overhaul with new machines as the ones there are old and not working the floor needs to be renewed . The sands a sister hotel has a gym of a good standard. Location to the beach is great just 200 yards out the front door were the race horses bathe in the mornings the food is of a great standard . We will be returning for a 4th time.
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Another amazing trip to the island Inn
May 18, 2025Travel07520762795East Sussex, United Kingdom
Just returned from our 3rd stay at the Island Inn, it’s such a special place for us. The whole team are absolutely amazing and make the hotel such a special fun place to stay from Sharon, Carole and Doris on reception to Elsie, Marlene, Sharon in restaurant who are always so happy and go above and beyond to help you. Tre, Crystal and Terry who …
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Just returned from our 3rd stay at the Island Inn, it’s such a special place for us. The whole team are absolutely amazing and make the hotel such a special fun place to stay from Sharon, Carole and Doris on reception to Elsie, Marlene, Sharon in restaurant who are always so happy and go above and beyond to help you. Tre, Crystal and Terry who make the best cocktails and are always so happy and singing while they work. The whole team are a credit to the hotel.
We got engaged while we were there and they made us feel so special and made our special memory even more special. Can’t wait to go back and get married.
We went to both sister hotels and used there facilities for the day, which always make for a nice change of scenery. We did the usual beach days on Carlisle bay at harbour lights, which is such good value for money, beach chairs and umbrella for $20 and you can have lunch to and use of their facilities.
Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2027, big love to them all!!
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May 7, 2025Relax49917569131
Lovely hotel staff really friendly and accommodating we where given a lovely room was clean except the bath was not cleaned out properly I ended up doing it myself which was not nice other than that the food was freshly cooked which I enjoyed I would still come again as I love all the staff just great people and I love the hotel
5 Stars All The Way!
May 3, 2025MissHappie
Wow! As a family with two young children we had an absolutely amazing time. From start to finish we were treated with warmth, kindness and care. Staff, from reception, bar, restaurant to maintenance/cleaners were friendly and gave impeccable service. The room was spacious with all you could want inside. Definitely worth a visit and I would…
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Wow! As a family with two young children we had an absolutely amazing time. From start to finish we were treated with warmth, kindness and care. Staff, from reception, bar, restaurant to maintenance/cleaners were friendly and gave impeccable service. The room was spacious with all you could want inside. Definitely worth a visit and I would definitely recommend, without a doubt. Very special thank you to Tia, Wayne, Terry, Sharon, Ellsie and Miss Brown. You all make Island Inn a very special place. Special memories made. 5 stars all the way!
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