Inside Track

When it comes to prime locations, this pretty white washed, Mediterranean style property is hard to beat with its beautiful beachfront setting on Maxwell Beach - claimed to be one of the best in Barbados. It is also only a few minutes walk from the lively attractions of St Lawrence Gap.

Overview

This is a great option for more independent holidaymakers who are keen to do their own thing, but enjoy all the benefits of hotel facilities when they want them. As the rooms at the Bougainvillea Beach Resort come with their own well equipped kitchens, guests are free to whip up their own meals if they want to cater for themselves. Alternatively, you can pop into the hotel's own three restaurants with the new Italian themed restaurant 'Buoni Amici', which opened in October 2008, or take a five minute walk along the beach to hunt out the bars and restaurants at St Lawrence Gap or - the casual beachside Lanterns by the Sea or its gourmet dining Water's Edge a la carte eatery.

As well as being convenient, the hotel's picturesque surroundings are enhanced by the two freeform swimming pools that meander through the tropical gardens leading on to the beach - one with its own cascading waterfalls and the other with a decadent swim up bar. For more serious swimmers there is also a lap pool, while youngsters can take the plunge in two kids' wading mini pools.

The hotel's Adventureland Playroom is a hub for fun and games and the home of the kid's club, while adults can opt for the wide range of water sports with kayaks, boogie boards and snorkelling offered free of charge from the beach.

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General information
Bookable online
Check in/out time	1600/1100
Late check out available	On request
In room check in
Room service
Nightly turn down service
Pillow menu
Butler service
All inclusive

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Hotel Facilities
Car park
Last refurbished	2007
Number of bars	2
Number of restaurants	2
Business centre
Currency exchange service
Credit cards accepted	MasterCard, Visa
Concierge service
Room service
Car rental from hotel
Luggage storage
Doctor at hotel
Hairdresser at hotel
Butler service
Laundry/dry cleaning
Nightly turn down service
Newspaper available	International
Number of swimming pools	3
Adult only pool
Towels provided	Free
Sun umbrellas	Free
Sun loungers	Free
Pool showers
Beach type	Sandy
Sunbeds	Free
Sun shades	Free
Drinks available on beach	Not available
Spa
Gym
Aerobics studio
Yoga

Studio

Standard Occupancy: 2. Extra beds: 1.

These rooms feature a large private balcony or terrace, queen size bed, L-shaped sofa and full kitchen (fridge, microwave oven, oven and stove). They are suitable for couples.

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Deluxe Studio

Standard Occupancy: 2. Extra beds: 1.

These rooms feature a large, private balcony or terrace, queen size bed with pull out sofa or king size on request. There is also a mini kitchen (fridge, microwave oven, stove top). These rooms are suitable for couples.

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One Bedroom Suite

Standard Occupancy: 2. Extra beds: 1. Suitable for Families.

These rooms include a large, private balcony or terrace, king size bed, queen size pull out sofa, full kitchen, TV and private shower. This room is suitable for couples and families (2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children).

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Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

Standard Occupancy: 2. Extra beds: 1. Suitable for Families.

This room includes a large, private balcony or terrace, king size bed or two double beds on request, a queen size pull out sofa and full kitchen. These rooms are mostly suitable for a small family or couple. They interconnect with the Deluxe Studios and are available on a request basis.

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Hotel activities
Waterskiing	Available nearby, At extra charge
Windsurfing	At extra charge
Sailing	On site, At extra charge
Motor boat hire	At extra charge
Fishing	At extra charge
Yacht charter	At extra charge
Canoes	Free
Pedalos	At extra charge
Snorkelling	Free
Number of tennis courts	1
Court surface	Hard
Floodlit courts	Free
Dive centre	Available nearby
Dive centre affiliation	PADI
Dive equipment hire	At extra charge

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Families
Child friendly hotel
Minimum child age	11
Cots available	Free
Children's play area	Indoor and outdoor
Buggies available	Not available
Kids' pool
Kids' club	At extra charge
Creche available	Not available
Babysitting available	At extra charge

Entertainment in hotel

Entertainment provided 5 nights weekly as follows:

Sundays

Steelpan (12 noon - 3 pm)

Pianist/Guitarist at Lanterns by the Sea Restaurant (6 - 10pm)

Mondays

Managers' Cocktail Party (6 - 7pm) followed by a BBQ Buffet and Live Band (7 - 10pm)

Wednesdays

Steelpan (7 - 10pm)

Thursdays

Caribbean Buffet, Floor Show & Live DJ (7 - 10pm)

Saturdays

Live Band (7 - 10pm)

Special Events

Annual Christmas programme culminating with a themed New Years Eve dinner and party on December 31st.

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Getting there
Flight time from UK	8h 45m (direct)
Direct flights from	Gatwick, Manchester
Nearest airport	Grantley Adams International, Bridgetown
Airport transfer time	15 minutes
Car hire available at airport
Time difference	GMT -4 hours (BST -5 hours)
Departure tax	Included