Name: Shades
Address: Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, BB 29004 Saint James, Barbados, Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, BB 29004, Barbados
Rating: 9.1

Shades

–Excellent location – show map

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Apartments
Kitchen
View
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

Offering apartments with terraces, Shades is set in beautiful gardens, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach at Payne’s Bay. It features an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. Set in a traditional Bajan Chattel house, Shades offers bright, attractive apartments. All accommodations has a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen comes with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. Restaurants, bars and cafés can be found in the center of Durants, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Other food options are available after a 5-minute drive towards Holetown from the property. There are 3 golf courses within 1.2 mi of Shades, while Flower Forest Park is a 20-minute drive away. Bridgetown is 5 mi from the hotel, and Grantley Adams International Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Two-Bedroom Apartment 1 full bed 2 twin beds
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 king bed
Penthouse Apartment 1 king bed 1 king bed
Apartment with Pool View 1 full bed 2 twin beds
One-Bedroom Apartment 1 king bed
Apartment - Ground Floor 1 full bed 2 twin beds
Apartment with Pool View 1 full bed 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Bill

United States

“Extremely comfortable villa in a zen like garden setting”

Ralph

Canada

“The exercise area and pool and barbecue area were great.”

Dilys

Trinidad and Tobago

“Perfect location!! Short walk to our favourite beach, nestled in green oasis surrounded by beautifully kept grounds and pool. Very peaceful and quiet retreat for a holiday. Our friendly host was extremely responsive and we felt well taken care...”

Mimimar

United Kingdom

“Spacious, clean and well-equipped apartment. Beautiful Bajan property with great pool area and gardens. Friendly, helpful and accommodating hosts. Short and easy stroll to Paynes Bay beach. Great location for exploring the whole island by car.”

Steve

United Kingdom

“Everything, Rochelle and all the Family made us so welcome. We have been coming to Barbados for over 25 Years and we think the hospitality and welcome at Shades was second to none, highly recommend and definitely would look to stay again.”

Laure

France

“The flat is gorgeous, the location could not be better: super quiet and yet 5 mins walk from one of the top 2 beaches on the island, Payne's Bay. The welcome of Rochelle from the moment you book, her lovely dad is the same, welcoming and friendly...”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

“Our stay at Shades was great. We have two small children and Rochelle went above and beyond to help us have a comfortable stay with everything we needed. The apartment was really big and had everything we needed, it was super quiet and we usually...”

David

United Kingdom

“So much better than the pictures. Exceeded our expectations with friendliness, peacefulness and quality of the facilities. Parakeets flying overhead, monkeys seen through the foliage, humming birds on the flowers, immaculate garden and beautiful...”

Elliot

United Kingdom

“Really great place with lovely family running the property. Well placed in Paynes bay and the bus up and down the coast.”

Nadia

Canada

“We really enjoyed our stay at Shades! The apartment was a nice size and well appointed. The property is well maintained and has a lovely, private oasis feeling. We loved hearing various birds and seeing monkeys pass by daily. The location was...”

Managed by Shades of Barbados

Company review score: 9.8Based on 27 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Shades is famous for its lush manicured landscaped garden. The matured palm trees create the much needed shade and the wonderful variety of tropical fruit trees and flowers create the ultimate Caribbean lifestyle setting. A truly warm charming family welcome awaits you on your arrival at Shades. Immediately you will experience the hospitality and personal attention that only a small family owned and managed establishment can provide.

Property info

These luxurious self contained apartments are situated just a 2 minute walk away from Paynes Bay beach on the famous west coast of Barbados. Its unique location enhances the total Caribbean experience. Shades is situated just 400 yards away from the famous Sandy Lane golf course and 10 minutes drive away from Royal Westmoreland Golf Course.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Shades

Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

Shades takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shades of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Shades