Colony Club Barbados Hotel
"Luxury On The West Coast"

An Overview of Colony Club Barbados Hotel

Colony Club Barbados is a 4 star Barbados luxury hotel located along the island's "Platinum" West Coast in the parish of St.James.  This hotel is a member of The Elegant Hotels Group, a group of 5 unique barbados hotels.  

The most noticeable feature of The Colony Club in Barbados is its architecture.  This is due to the fact that it was a former private Colonial Club which was restored and transformed into the elegant Barbados resort it is today.

Colony Club is a beachfront luxury hotel located on a beach known as Colony Club Beach or Heron Bay.

Since this Barbados hotel is located on the west coast of the island it takes about 40 minutes to get there from the airport, which is on the south coast.  It will also take about 20 minutes to visit the island's capital of Bridgetown from Colony Club.

Colony Club Hotel Barbados is in Porters, St.James making the closest village to the hotel Holetown, less than a mile away.

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Guest Rooms At Colony Club Barbados Hotel

The Colony Club Resort Hotel has 96 guest rooms and suites to choose from.  Each of these suites are air conditioned and have a private patio or balcony.  There is also a maid service that cleans your room twice a day.

There are 6 different type of rooms at Colony Cub to choose from:

The Standard Guest Rooms 

The Luxury Guest Rooms

The next step up are the luxury guest rooms at Colony Club.  These luxury rooms are more spacious and come with either a pool side view or ocean view.

The pool side luxury rooms are steps away from the hotel's lagoon pools with private access to the pools.

The ocean view luxury rooms on the other hand are steps away from the shores of Colony Beach with a view of the ocean.

These rooms are equipped with a King size bed or two twin beds and are best suited for up to 2 adults and an infant.

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The Junior and One Bedroom Suites

The suites at The Colony Club Hotel in Barbados are larger than their guest rooms. There are two types of suites to choose from, Junior Suites and The One Bedroom Suites.

The junior suites offer pool and garden views and come equipped with a king size bed or 2 twin beds and sitting area.  This sitting area also comes with a sofa bed for extra sleeping space.  The bathrooms in the junior suites are marble with a decadent sunken bathtub making them much nicer than the ones in the guest rooms.  These bathrooms feature exclusive spa emenities by Elemis.

The one bedroom suites are the nicest suites you can stay in at The Colony Club.  There are only 4 of these suites available at the hotel and they come with king size mahogony 4 poster bed and a separate living area.  The bathrooms in these suites are also marble with an oversized bathtub and Elemis spa emenities.

These suites are recommended for up to 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.

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Amenities At Colony Club Barbados Hotel

Does the Colony Club Barbados Hotel have a pool?

There are four lagoon swimming pools at the hotel.  These are all fresh water swimming pools with 2 water falls.

There is also a Jacuzzi at Colony Club.


 





Will I be able to play a game of tennis while staying at Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

Colony Club has 2 hard court tennis courts.  Both of these courts are lit by flood lights allowing guests to play at night.



Is there somewhere nearby that I can play a round of golf?


The Royal Westmoreland Golf Course is the closest golf course to the Colony Club hotel, just 5 minutes away.

This is a world class 18 hole, par 72, 7,045 yard championship golf course along the west coast of the island.  

The Colony Club has a partnership with this Barbados golf course which allows them to offer you preferred tee off times.  



What about other off site attractions such as tours and trips offered through Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

Since Colony Club Hotel is not an all inclusive hotel accomodation does not include island tours and attractions.  However if you wish to take part in any island tours or attractions the hotel will gladly arrange this for you.

The Colony Club also offers many complimentary watersports such as water skiing along Colony Beach at the Watersports Hut.



Does the Colony Club Hotel in Barbados have a spa?  I might want a treatment or two….
 
There is a beauty salon called Waves Beauty Salon at Colony Club which offers guests a variety of spa services.  



How do I stay fit while vacationing at Colony Club Hotel in Barbados?

Colony Club Hotel in Barbados has a fitness centre which is air-conditioned.



Where can I eat at The Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

• Beach Concierge Service

There is a complimentary beach concierge service with ambassadors that bring you drinks while relaxing on Colony Beach infront of the Barbados resort.  This service is available from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.

There are also has 2 restuarants and 2 bars at Colony Club Hotel in Barbados:

• The Laguna Restaurant

The Laguna Restaurant is the main restaurant at Colony Club Hotel in Barbados.  This open air restaurant treats guests to continental and seafood cuisine serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want to have dinner at Laguna you should make a reservation.







• The Orchid Room

This is an a la carte restaurant at the hotel that only serves guests dinner.  The theme of this restaurant is intimacy and offers many local dishes. A reservation is required to dine at The Orchid Room and children under 12 years of age are not allowed in the restauarant.





• The Sunset Bar

This is one of the two bars at The Colony Club Hotel Barbados.  This bar is on the pool deck which you can swim up too. You can order a variety of cocktails and alcoholic drinks from this bar.  Since this bar is on the pool deck you can keep your dress casual. The Sunset Bar is open til midnight every day.



• The Planters Bar

The Planters Bar is the more intimate bar and lounge at Colony Club.  This bar is only open from 6:30 pm until 10:00 pm allowing you to having a drink or two before dinner.






• Room Service

If you want room service it is available at Colony Club Barbados Hotel each day from 7:30 am to 10:30 am for breakfast, 11:30 am to 9:30 pm for lunch and dinner and 10:30 pm to 7:00 am for late night meals.



Do they offer wireless Internet in their guest rooms or hotel lobby?  If not where can I use the Internet while staying at The Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

You can access hi speed wireless internet with your laptop in most public areas throughout the hotel.



I heard you can visit other hotels along the west coast of Barbados while staying at Colony Club Hotel.  Is this true?

Since Colony Club Barbados Hotel is a member of the exclusive Elegant Hotels Group there is a complimentary water taxi that transports guest between their sister hotels on the island's west coast.  These hotels include Crystal Cove Barbados Hotel, The House Hotel in Barbados and Tamarind Cove Barbados.  This water taxi will also take you to Daphne's restaurant.

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The Area Surrounding Colony Club Barbados Hotel

Where is the nearest beach to Colony Club Hotel in Barbados?

This Barbados luxury hotel is a beachfront Barbados hotel along the west coast of the island.

Colony Club is therefore located on the beach of a bay known as Colony Club Beach or Heron Bay.

Colony Club Beach is a white sand beach with a shallow reef at one end.  This makes it a great beach for both swimming and snorkeling. Hotel guests can rent snorkeling equipment as well as take part in many watersports along this beach.



Are there any restaurants nearby The Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

This Barbados luxury hotel is near to the village of Holetown along the island's west coast.  There are numerous hotels in the area to choose from if you don't want to eat at the hotel's restaurants.  

• Daphne's

As I mentioned before Colony Club Hotel is a member of the Elegant Hotels Group, a group of 5 distinct Barbados resorts.  The hotel therefore provides a complimentary water taxi that will take you to their partner restaurant, Daphne's.  

This restaurant is located along the west coast of the island at Payne's Bay between Colony Club's sister hotels, Tamarind Cove and The House.

Daphne's is a counterpart of the famous Daphne's restaurant in London serving modern Italian cuisine in an elegant setting.



• Coral Reef Club

The nearest restaurant to the hotel is the restaurant at Coral Reef Club, a small luxury hotel in Barbados.  

This elegantly casual ocean front restaurant serves international, mediterrean and seafood cuisine, prepared by Chef Graham Licorish, to both its hotel guests and anyone looking to have a romantic dinner.

The main courses at Coral Reef Club range from $34 USD to $50 USD and include the likes of mahi mahi, lobster and beef tenderloin.  This restaurant is open daily from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm for dinner.



You can also easily walk to the restaurants in Holetown from Colony Club within 5 - 10 minutes.  The first group of restaurants you will come across once reaching the village are those in a small gap called 2nd street.  This gap will be on your right hand side, the sea side, as you walk south from the hotel.

Here are some of the restaurants you can choose from in 2nd street.


• Olives Bar and Bistro

This is the first restaurant you will come across when you enter 2nd street.  Olives Bar and Bistro is a small Mediterranean and Caribbean restaurant.


• The Mews

The Mews is a restaurant that serves Eclectic and International cuisine that is in the heart of 2nd street in Holetown.  This is an upscale casual restuarant with a very romantic fell.


Some other restaurants in Second Street include:

• Elbow Room - A restaurant where you can grill your meat over a heated stone.


• Spago Restauarant and Bar - An Italian restaurant with amazing pizzas.


• Sitar Indian Restaurant - An Indian restaurant with Bajan flair.


• El Gecko - A Mexican restaurant



There is also a selection of restaurants along the adjacent street known as 1st street.

• Ragga Muffin's - This restaurant serves authentic Barbados cusine


• Angie Annie's - This restaurant also serves authentic Barbados cuisine



Now if these aren't enough restaurants to choose from there is also another good restaurant in Holetown just 2 minutes from 2nd Street.  This restaurant is called Zaccios (formerly Cocomos).

• Zaccios Restaurant  ( Cocomos Restaurant )

Zaccios Restaurant is located in the complex next to Holetown Police Station, just south of 1st and 2nd street.  This beachfront restaurant was formerly known as Cocomos but has recently undergone renovations and  changed their name.  








Are there any nightclubs, bars or pubs nearby Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

The closest nightlife to this Barbados luxury hotel are the bars and pubs in 2nd street, within walking distance.

• Lexy Piano Bar

One of the most popular of these bars in 2nd street is Lexy Piano Bar. This bar is owned by former Broadway performer Alex Santoriello and entertains you with live piano music all night long.





• Casbah Nightclub (Baku) Beach Club

Casbah nightclub is an upscale night club in the Holetown area just south of 2nd street. It is located downstairs of Baku Beach Club and is a common place to spot the rich and famous who visit the island. There is a dress code in place at this night club so dress nice if you intend to party here.



Are there any attractions nearby Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

• Folkstone Marine Park

The Folkstone Marine Park is steps away from Colony Club Hotel.  This marine park has a museum with aquariums showcasing many unique Caribbean sea life.  This park is maintained by The National Conservation Commision.



How about shopping nearby Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

• The West Coast Mall

The nearest shopping centre to Colony Club Hotel is The West Coast Mall. This shopping mall is located in the village of Holetown, less than a mile south of the hotel.  You can easily walk here.


• The Chattel Village

The Chattel Village is a collection of very small houses known as chattel houses.  Each of these tiny houses is an individual shop painted in a bright colour.  Here you can find swimwear and a variety of Barbados souveniers.


• Cave Shepherd

If you venture a little further south of Holetown to Sunset Crest you will come across Cave Shepherd, the island's largest chain of duty free shopping centres.   Here you can get anything from jewelery to cosmetics tax free.



Will I be near to shopping in Bridgetown?

The capital of the island, Bridgetown, has some of the best duty free shopping.  If you choose to stay at The Colony Club Hotel in Barbados you will be 20 minutes away from Bridgetown.



Where is the nearest supermarket or grocery store if I need to buy something?

The nearest supermarket to The Colony Club Hotel is the Super Centre in Holetown within walking distance.

Super Centre is a large supermarket chain on the island and carries a wide variety of the most common household needs.  You can buy any groceries you need during your Barbados vacation from here.
 


How about money? Is there a bank with ATMs nearby The Colony Club Barbados Hotel?

There are a number of banks within walking distance in Holetown.  There is a Scotiabank just south of the restuarants and bars in 1st and 2nd street.  There is also banking available in The West Coast Mall across the street.



If I rent a car during my stay at Colony Club Barbados Resort where can I get gas?

The closest gas station to this Barbados resort is the Texaco Gas Station in Holetown.  This is less than a mile from Colony Club.  


 
How long will it take me to get to the hotel from the airport?

Colony Club Barbados Hotel is 40 minutes away from Grantley Adams International Airport.  You can take a taxi or airport transfer from the airport to this Barbados hotel.

Colony Club Barbados Hotel Quick Facts

• Location: Porters, St.James, Barbados

• Coast: The "Platinum" West Coast

• Rooms: 96

• Checkin: 3:00 pm

• Checkout: 12:00 pm

• Pets: No pets allowed

• Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport - 40 minutes driving

• Nearest Beach: Located on a Colony Beach or Heron Bay

• Nearest Village / Town: Holetown - 3 minutes driving / 5 - 10 walking

• Nearest Supermarket: Super Centre at The West Coast Shopping Mall in Holetown – 5 - 10 minutes walking

• Nearest Bank: Various banks are located in Holetown

• Nearest Surf Breaks: Sandy Lane (rarely breaks)

• Nearest Golf Course: Royal Westmoreland Golf Club

• Nearest Restaurants: The restaurant at Coral Reef Club and the restaurants in 1st street and 2nd Street of Holetown.

• Nearest Attractions: Folkstone Marine Park - walking distance

• Distance from Bridgetown: 20 minutes driving

• Sister Hotels:

- The Crystal Cove Barbados Hotel
- The House Hotel in Barbados
- Tamarind Cove Barbados Hotel
- The Turtle Beach Barbados Resort

• Official Hotel Website: http://www.colonyclubhotel.com