The Almond Beach Village Hotel is set in 32 acres; this former sugar plantation is surrounded by lush tropical plants, a Sugar Mill and over one mile of white sandy beach. The hotel is on the west coast approximately 30 minutes from the capital, Bridgetown. With effect from December 1st 2006, the Barbados airport departure tax will increase to 55.00 Bajan dollars for persons of 12 years and over who have been in Barbados more than 24 hours.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for beachfront accommodation in a typical Caribbean setting and is perfect for holidays in Barbados.
Location and Resort
The hotel has over 350 guestrooms spread across 3 floors and decorated using tropical fabrics, with two poster beds and mahogany stained furniture. Numerous watersports are available including hobiecat sailing, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, reel fishing, aquacycles and kayaks. The resort is also a popular choice with families and includes a full-service nursery that provides indoor and outdoor recreation for children up to two years old, a Kids' Club for three to twelve year olds that include beach and pool activities, lessons in local dance, culture and music, plus computers and video games. Finally teenagers can expect movies, water sports and disco nights.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has 10 freshwater swimming pools.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has four a la carte restaurants including a seafood restaurant, an adult only Italian and a Caribbean restaurant. There is a poolside snack bar and cafe serving pizza, burgers and ice cream. Finally the complex has 6 bars.
Accommodation
Standard room (located amidst the tropical gardens)
Deluxe Pool / Garden View room (located on various floors have view of the garden or pool.)
Deluxe Ocean View room (located on various floors have view of the ocean.)
Deluxe Beachfront room (located on the ground floor on the beachfront.)
Superior Deluxe Pool / Garden View room (offer a large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area.)
Superior Deluxe Ocean View room (large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area, and view of the ocean)
Superior Deluxe Beachfront room (large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area on the beachfront).
One Bedroom Pool / Garden View Suites - (a spacious bedroom with adjoining living area, views of pool or gardens)
One Bedroom Ocean View Suites - (a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area, views of the ocean).
One Bedroom Beachfront Suites - (consist of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area on the beachfront).
All have bathroom/shower WC TV telephone air conditioning hairdryer safe ceiling fan coffee maker balcony/terrace * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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