The Palm Island Hotel is a private resort with a relaxed ambiance. It is one of the smallest islands that make up the Grenadines, a chain of 32 islands that stretch north from Grenada, about 150 miles west of Barbados. Palm Island covers 135 acres and has 5 white sandy beaches and is dotted with traditional beach homes and some great walking trails where you can see iguanas and plenty of bird life.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to couples looking for quiet, peaceful accommodation on a private island for the ultimate tropical getaway. The resort has a minimum age restriction of 16 years of age, to ensure the island is a relaxing as possible.

Location and Resort

There are 37 guest rooms in total which blend beautifully with the surrounding coconut and palm trees. Guests fly to Barbados and take a local flight to Union Island (45 minutes), from where boats operate the 1 mile transfer to Palm Island (8 minutes). The all inclusive programme includes all non motorised watersports, daylight tennis and the swimming pool.

Swimming Pools

The property has a freshwater swimming pool surrounded by sun terraces.

Eating and Drinking

There are 2 restaurants serving a selection of international and West Indian cuisine, fresh fish and lobster, and 2 bars. The all inclusive programme includes all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, all beverages including name-brand liquors, house wine by the glass, Caribbean beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks.

Accommodation

Palm View rooms, Plantation Suites and Island Lofts are set in the gardens

Beachfront rooms are right on the beach

All rooms sleep a maximum of 2 people

All have bathroom/shower WC air conditioning balcony/terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

Please note: passengers connecting from Barbados to Palm Island with effect from 1st November, 2008, the free checked baggage allowance will be one (1) bag per passenger not to exceed 20 kilos. The charge for a second checked bag not to exceed 20 kilos, will be US $50.00 per passenger, and the charge for a third checked bag not to exceed 20 kilos will be US $100.00 per passenger. The maximum number of checked bags allowed per passenger will be 3 bags. There will be also be an allowance of 1 standard piece of hand luggage per passenger, (not to exceed 6 kilos (13 lbs). PLEASE NOTE THAT CARRIAGE OF EXTRA LUGGAGE on the same flight on which the passenger is travelling, will be subject to availability.

Hotel Location

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