Address: St James, Barbados, Caribbean
Originally a Fairmont branded hotel, is now known as just the Glitter Bay Hotel.
On the glorious western coast of Barbados, where aquamarine waters lap fine white sand beaches – the Glitter Bay Hotel, Barbados is an elegant hotel evoking the old world charm of yesteryear. The Glitter Bay Hotel nestles in lush tropical gardens over looking the Caribbean Sea, enjoying a half mile stretch of beach. Once the winter residence of Sir Edward Cunard, this imaginative mix of authentic colonial and Caribbean style accommodation provides 5 star luxury accommodation and with a refurbishment planned this summer,
Glitter Bay hotel can only get better. Set in the parish of St James amidst tropical gardens leading to an excellent sandy beach, the Glitter Bay Hotel, Barbados is only 40 minutes from the airport and 8 miles from the capital Bridgetown.
The guest rooms at Glitter Bay Hotel are extremely comfortable with one or two bedroom suites or penthouses equipped with stoves and refrigerators. All rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans, king sized beds and large private balconies. Housekeeping twice a day keeps everything fresh and 24 room service ensures that even in the early hours of the morning, your every need will be catered for.
In all, Glitter Bay Hotel has something for everyone: sophisticated family friendly hotels are rare, but this surely is one! With the beach hardly a stone’s throw away, there is hardly any need for more entertainment, yet the hotel has a large freshwater pool, separate children’s pool, a fitness and massage centre, complimentary water sports including water-skiing, sailing, and windsurfing. Professional tennis and fitness coaches are available to keep you busy while for keen golfers, guests have access to the famous Sandy Lane Golf Course.
Dining at Glitter Bay is varied and reputed to besome of the best Caribbean food on the island. The Palm Terrace restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy sophisticated gourmet cuisine while Café Taboras offers more informal menus. The Piperade Restaurant serves local Bajan fare and international menus in a pretty Moorish setting by the sea. Evening entertainment varies throughout the week at the on site bar, and guests are also invited visit the 2 bars at the next door Fairmont Royal Pavilion, |