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 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.

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May 2, 2025 Matt M

We initially considered this hotel based partly on location and partly due to the fact that the all-inclusive price was similar to, or lower than room only at several other larger hotels. We are so glad that we went ahead and booked here, this place is amazing! From our initial welcome and rum punch, while our room was being readied, to our… Read more
We initially considered this hotel based partly on location and partly due to the fact that the all-inclusive price was similar to, or lower than room only at several other larger hotels. We are so glad that we went ahead and booked here, this place is amazing! From our initial welcome and rum punch, while our room was being readied, to our departure, I cannot say a bad word about it. The staff are all incredibly welcoming and friendly. They seemed a little too laid back at first, but that was just me adjusting to the pace of life on the island. The food is very good, mostly a la carte with a couple of buffet days thrown in. The starters were fantastic, just enough to whet your appetite for the main course. Wine choices are also good, as are the cocktails in the bar. The location is very convenient for the beautiful beaches and Bridgetown itself is well within walking distance. We chose to hire a car but the public transport options are good from here. Parking is available too. When we return, we will definitely stay here again. The only downside, if there can be one, is the bathrooms are a little dated. But saying that, they were perfectly fine for us, so no complaints! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Delighted to have found this little gem!

May 2, 2025 Beccab493 High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Absolutely fabulous hotel, don't hesitate to book. Lovely boutique feel. Photos don't do it justice, the communal areas and restaurant are really very lovely, we were surprised! Rooms are lovely and have a private terrace. Food is delicious, particularly the starters..3 courses a la carte most nights and also lunch if you want it. Drinks… Read more
Absolutely fabulous hotel, don't hesitate to book. Lovely boutique feel. Photos don't do it justice, the communal areas and restaurant are really very lovely, we were surprised! Rooms are lovely and have a private terrace. Food is delicious, particularly the starters..3 courses a la carte most nights and also lunch if you want it. Drinks really good. Service very good. Beach very close, you can hire beds for 30bbd per day or just go and lay in the beach bar for free and buy drinks! Parking in the alley by the side of the hotel and is free. Pool small but very nice. Rooms cleaned every day. Lovely live music some nights. Friendly staff and other guests (mostly older British and Canadian - may not suit younger ones) Bathrooms would benefit from an upgrade but perfectly adequate for a 3 star. All good, 5 stars in my view. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Enjoyable holiday

Apr 21, 2025 Janetheobald74 Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Just arrived home after 2 weeks at Island Inn Hotel. On arrival we were greeted by the lovely Sharon on reception. Our room wasn't ready until 3.00pm which is normal check in time so we enjoyed a cold drink whilst we waited. We had a superior court yard room which was fine. A little tired in places but this did not affect our holiday. It was… Read more
Just arrived home after 2 weeks at Island Inn Hotel. On arrival we were greeted by the lovely Sharon on reception. Our room wasn't ready until 3.00pm which is normal check in time so we enjoyed a cold drink whilst we waited. We had a superior court yard room which was fine. A little tired in places but this did not affect our holiday. It was slightly disappointing that our bed linen was only changed once during the 14 days and that the bathroom was not always cleaned. The food in the restaurant was lovely. Breakfast was a buffet and lunch and dinner was a mixture of buffet and ala carte. Elsie, Doris and Sharon were amazing and were always welcoming during meal times. There were a couple of staff in the restaurant (Tia and Manni) that were particularly unwelcoming during mealtimes. Appreciate not everyone is happy in their jobs. The Pool was small as expected but suitable for cooling off ( we only spent two mornings at the pool. Terry, Tre and Christal looked after us at the bar when we needed a cool drink. Pebbles beach was a two minute walk and was beautiful. We spent most of our days here. Two sun loungers and an umbrella was $30 bajan. The young guy with red and white stripped umbrellas did a deal for Island Inn Guests. The monkeys were regular visitors to the hotel and were great to watch. They were cheeky and pinched a couple of bananas from guests. The hotel is boutique and with only 26 rooms very intimate. It has a typical Caribbean feel. Overall, we had a lovely holiday and the hotel was excellent for a 3* hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely small and friendly place to relax in Barbados

Apr 15, 2025 John M Leicester, United Kingdom

We both had a lovely relaxing time at this small and friendly hotel within walking distance of Bridgetown. It is ideally located for the capital, excellent beaches and local transport. Although it is classed as a three star hotel, once passed reception, the friendly, efficient and hardworking restaurant staff, bar staff, cleaning staff and ground… Read more
We both had a lovely relaxing time at this small and friendly hotel within walking distance of Bridgetown. It is ideally located for the capital, excellent beaches and local transport. Although it is classed as a three star hotel, once passed reception, the friendly, efficient and hardworking restaurant staff, bar staff, cleaning staff and ground maintenance staff make it a five star experience. The food is lovely, alternating between buffet and very efficient and attentive table service with good quality wines and other drinks on offer. The bar staff are excellent, you never need to wait to be served and are willing to give advice on local drinks. The Managers Rum tasting and cocktail party is a lovely friendly event and there is entertainment on most evenings. For holiday readers there is a very large second hand book 'library' should you run out of your own reading material. The rooms (bungalows) all have sitting out areas and are very clean thanks to the hard work of the cleaning staff; with towels sensible changed on request. The gardens are colourful and well maintained by the ground staff; being frequented on occasions by other 'cheeky' primates in addition to humans; so hide your bananas. Not being exactly on the beach helps to maintain the peaceful relaxing atmosphere about the place but the nearest sandy beach is three minute walk with other sandy beaches within easy walking distance. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Delightful Hotel

Apr 2, 2025 OswestryLyn Oswestry, United Kingdom

What a delightful hotel. We loved everything about it. We had a junior suite and it was huge. The food was fantastic. We liked the small menu choice. Always a meat dish, fish dish and vegetarian option. Something to suit all tastes. If you are going out for the day or to the beach request a packed lunch the day before. Delicious freshly made… Read more
What a delightful hotel. We loved everything about it. We had a junior suite and it was huge. The food was fantastic. We liked the small menu choice. Always a meat dish, fish dish and vegetarian option. Something to suit all tastes. If you are going out for the day or to the beach request a packed lunch the day before. Delicious freshly made sandwiches, pastries, fresh fruit and beers. All packed in ice in a cool bag. Drinks were excellent thanks to Terry and Tre. All staff were very courteous and helpful. Met some great people many of whom are repeat guests. Great location right next to Pebbles Beach and the racehorses and 5 minute walk to Carlisle Bay. We will be back. Read less