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.

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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sickening on so many levels

Mar 27, 2026 c s Delmar, New York

We couldn’t stay even one night and lost $2400! We called Island Inn Before we booked (and paid) to make sure they could accommodate my celiac disease and were Promised twice the chef is sensitive to food allergies. It’s all inclusive so this was a huge selling point for my husband’s 75th birthday trip, because if I get glutened I’m sick for a… Read more
We couldn’t stay even one night and lost $2400! We called Island Inn Before we booked (and paid) to make sure they could accommodate my celiac disease and were Promised twice the chef is sensitive to food allergies. It’s all inclusive so this was a huge selling point for my husband’s 75th birthday trip, because if I get glutened I’m sick for a week. Yes, I bring my whatever gf food I can but that’s obviously not enough. When we checked in after 36 hours traveling the reception said we only have a buffet so maybe I can eat a baked potato.. at this point I asked to speak to the chef and she said No, she’ll email him. We were showed our room that was so musty I wanted to open the window but with the lack of screens and the barbed wire 3 feet away we were nervous to. We were offered another room by the manager but obviously that doesn’t address my celiac needs. We were Lucky to book at the Radisson across the street. They were fantastic and totally accommodated my celiac disease. I went back, called, pleaded with Island Inn staff, who referred me to their sister property, Mango Inn, that they said handles refunds, and I was blocked every time by staff. Thank goodness for the Concierge, Akila, at the Radisson, who was so amazing, and professional. They took us in when we felt homeless. We didn’t get Back A Penny from the Island Inn, not even a phone call or an apology. They stink!!! Read less
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Mar 21, 2026 Miranda F

What can we say. 2nd visit to the Island Inn Hotel. Just wonderful! The amazing staff including the legend that is Elsie, Carol, Sharon, Angela, Doris ,Terry, Tre and the wonderful Ann and the rest of the team. Ms Brown is just so friendly and down to earth. Loves to mix with the guests and is very hands on. They all treat you like family when… Read more
What can we say. 2nd visit to the Island Inn Hotel. Just wonderful! The amazing staff including the legend that is Elsie, Carol, Sharon, Angela, Doris ,Terry, Tre and the wonderful Ann and the rest of the team. Ms Brown is just so friendly and down to earth. Loves to mix with the guests and is very hands on. They all treat you like family when you return. The food this year was particularly wonderful. Love the fact the hotel is small and non corporate and every year we make more friends. We find the location perfect for us. We will be back! Read less
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Mar 19, 2026 Karenphelps

Quality. Cosy , relaxed. From first arrival Sharon checked us in and gave us the info that we needed . We had a week at the hotel and are very experienced Barbados visitors ( over 10 years) visiting for 8 weeks a year . I absolutely love this small hotel as the staff are personal centred , remember your name , what you like to drink, and are so… Read more
Quality. Cosy , relaxed. From first arrival Sharon checked us in and gave us the info that we needed . We had a week at the hotel and are very experienced Barbados visitors ( over 10 years) visiting for 8 weeks a year . I absolutely love this small hotel as the staff are personal centred , remember your name , what you like to drink, and are so personable and polite. The ladies that run the kitchen are so lovely and it’s nice hearing them laughing and loving what they do together as a team. Nothing is too much and whilst there chef Karla cooked us our barracuda that we caught on a fishing trip. Hopeful one day to get married there as it’s my new favourite place 🥰, thank you island inn , you knock the spots off your sister hotels for me . Read less
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Mar 18, 2026 Mark B

Well situated hotel near Carlisle and pebbles beach. Food was ok although sparse at times. Breakfast was supposed to start with buffet at 7am But the staff would just send you away until 7.30, saying we are not ready. People of the island are so friendly although staff at this hotel were very abrupt , and reception staff would rather look at the… Read more
Well situated hotel near Carlisle and pebbles beach. Food was ok although sparse at times. Breakfast was supposed to start with buffet at 7am But the staff would just send you away until 7.30, saying we are not ready. People of the island are so friendly although staff at this hotel were very abrupt , and reception staff would rather look at the floor that say hello. Read less
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Mar 16, 2026 Joseph H

this has got to be one of the best boutique hotels in Barbados. The hotel has 24 rooms; our accommodation was a garden room with a balcony overlooking the garden and plunge pool. The room was large with a walk-in wardrobe and large bathroom. The staff are excellent, friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable. The food and drink are… Read more
this has got to be one of the best boutique hotels in Barbados. The hotel has 24 rooms; our accommodation was a garden room with a balcony overlooking the garden and plunge pool. The room was large with a walk-in wardrobe and large bathroom. The staff are excellent, friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable. The food and drink are good, a la carte menu and service for lunch and evening meal. The option to use the two sister hotels increase your choice. Great Stay! Read less