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! Hit the beautiful big blue, discovering an underwater world that’s just as stunning 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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jul '26 to receive up to 32% off the accommodation cost between 01 Jun '26 - 05 Jan '27. Subject to change. Blackout dates apply. Offers may not be combinable. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Terms and conditions 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Some positives and badly let down by some staff attitudes

Jul 3, 2026 trsfr Lincoln, United Kingdom

We stayed for two weeks. We liked our room, big room with a large bathroom. The combination of the air conditioning and a fan kept it cool. The cleaning was OK, but constantly chasing coffee, shower gel etc. The pool was small and usually there were enough sunbeds, but very little shade. In the two weeks we were there, the pool area by our room… Read more
We stayed for two weeks. We liked our room, big room with a large bathroom. The combination of the air conditioning and a fan kept it cool. The cleaning was OK, but constantly chasing coffee, shower gel etc. The pool was small and usually there were enough sunbeds, but very little shade. In the two weeks we were there, the pool area by our room was never swept. Was covered in fallen seeds from the trees. The food was on the whole tasty and plentiful, with the waiting service very good. The quality of drinks at the bar was excellent, proper bar men who knew how to make cocktails. On the whole the staff were polite and friendly. The exception being a very grumpy waitress and all the reception staff, other than Sharon and the young trainees. We felt like an inconvenience if we asked for anything. They would talk to us without any eye contact and were made to feel like we were talking to a headmistress! Not in the least bit welcoming! We had an enjoyable time with all the other guests, as the hotel is so small you do find there is a lot of interaction. We very much liked the sister hotel Mango Bay, where you had immediate access to the beach. Otherwise you had to pay $20 per day, per person to use the sunbeds near Island inn beaches. Sadly the hotel isn’t situated as to allow a nice stroll in the evening, but it’s great in other ways. Easily access to the Garrison area. We visited George Washington House, saw the race horses swimming in the morning. Had a fantastic afternoon at the races. The local buses were great fun, only costing $3.50 (Barbadian) a single trip. The local people were so helpful. All in all, albeit some staff attitudes and cleanliness issues the hotel is OK. Though I can’t see why people come year after year to this hotel. Read less
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Jun 25, 2026 brenda s Lancaster District, United Kingdom

We went for our anniversary and chose the hotel as knew it was only small, and so glad we did. On arrival we were welcomed with rum punches, very nice and taken to our room, a lovely suite near the pool. The pool is only small but absolutely fine for a nice cool down. The meals were lovely, a nice combination of buffet and a la carte, portions… Read more
We went for our anniversary and chose the hotel as knew it was only small, and so glad we did. On arrival we were welcomed with rum punches, very nice and taken to our room, a lovely suite near the pool. The pool is only small but absolutely fine for a nice cool down. The meals were lovely, a nice combination of buffet and a la carte, portions were perfect not out facing. There was entertainment some nights, we thoroughly enjoyed making new friends, again because the hotel is small, you tend to get chatting to other guests which we enjoyed. The location is perfect with pebbles beach just round the corner, we were able to see the race horses being exercised swimming in the bay each morning. We loved seeing the different birds, banana quits, humming birds,finches, and king birds all wonderful. There are monkeys around the hotel which were very entertaining to watch on a daily basis but not to be encouraged. Read less
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Jun 1, 2026 jbuc2 Daventry, United Kingdom

Loved this hotel. The staff were fabulous. The ladies in reception always had a lovely smile to greet us, the bar staff were good company (ask for a Mississippi slide!! They are delicious), the atmosphere was relaxed and all the other guests were friendly. There are only 24 rooms here so you will get chatting! I loved not having buffet food every… Read more
Loved this hotel. The staff were fabulous. The ladies in reception always had a lovely smile to greet us, the bar staff were good company (ask for a Mississippi slide!! They are delicious), the atmosphere was relaxed and all the other guests were friendly. There are only 24 rooms here so you will get chatting! I loved not having buffet food every night, as there is a set menu most meals, except breakfast. Food was good! We went for our anniversary and we were upgraded to a junior suite (and I would pay extra for this room when we go again!) . Our room was also decorated and some bubbly left for us. Lovely surprise! All in all this is a wonderful place to stay Read less
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May 17, 2026 sallymM1589BZ

Our 5th visit to the island inn. As always was a awesome experience. Staff amazing, just to mention a few, tre Terry Victor on the bar. All the ladies in the restaurant, reception staff all so friendly and helpful. Room clean, beds comfy. Food was awesome and nothing to much trouble if you wanted something not on menu. This gem is a special place.
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May 4, 2026 Pearlbaker64

The hotel is shabby and dirty. Our 1st room had black mold on the walls. They did move us to a better room without any fuss. Meals were very good. However most of the staff acted like they didnt want to be there. Got a grunt from the bar staff and a finger pointed from restaraunt staff whe requstiong a cup of tea. Really felt like it was tired… Read more
The hotel is shabby and dirty. Our 1st room had black mold on the walls. They did move us to a better room without any fuss. Meals were very good. However most of the staff acted like they didnt want to be there. Got a grunt from the bar staff and a finger pointed from restaraunt staff whe requstiong a cup of tea. Really felt like it was tired and cleaning was not high on the agenda except for the area that were most prominent. We were not the only people who had to hange rooms. Read less