The resort is arranged into two areas. On the beachside
the "Main Area"
of the accommodation is built around the beautiful grounds and beach.
There is one of the hotel's two pools available here as well as
restaurant and bar facilities. Just across a small road is the “Pirates”
area, where the rooms and suites overlook a second swimming pool
and beautiful garden area. This area is geared more toward family
accommodation and is home to the Pirates restaurant.
A 25 minute transfer will get you from the Sir Grantley
Adams
International airport to this Barbados hotel (approx 6 miles/9 km) and
the capital,
Bridgetown, is some 7 miles/11 km away, a 15 minute drive by taxi.
Guest
Rooms At Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
There are a total of 66
guest rooms
at the Escape At The Gap Hotel in Barbados, divided between two
building, allowing you to choose between room in the Main area or
one of the Pirate rooms. Each guest room comes equipped with air
conditioning, a balcony/terrace, shower, TV, tea/coffee making
facilities, hair dryer, telephone and in-room safe.
Standard Rooms
The Standard
Rooms are located in the Main
Area of Escape At The Gap, found on the ocean-side of the
hotel. There are a total of 39
of these rooms for you to choose from each furnished in bright
Caribbean colours.
Your guest room will be facing the hotel's pool and gardens and will come equipped with 1 double bed or twin beds.
This allows these rooms to accommodate 2
adults and 1 child under the age of six.
Check the current rates and room
availability at this all inclusive Barbados family hotel
Standard Pool View Pirates Rooms
Across the road in the Pirates Area you will
find the 10 Standard Pool View Rooms.
As the name suggests these rooms offer a view of the
swimming pool and garden on these grounds and is equipped with a
King-size bed and King-size sofa bed.
The maximum number of guests that can be comfortably
accommodated in these rooms is 4 and are best suited
for families.
Check the current rates and room
availability at this all inclusive Barbados family hotel
One Bedroom Oceanview Suites
A step up from the standard
guest rooms at Escape at The Gap in Barbados are the hotel's one
bedroom suites. You will find 13 One Bedroom
Suites in total, 6 of which offer an oceanview and 9 offering
a pool view.
The 4 One Bedroom Oceanview Suites are
located in the Main Area on
the beachside of the small road the hotel is located on.These suites
face the main area's pool and gardens and provide a partial view of the
ocean.
You will notice that a major difference between these
suites and the standard rooms is the suites' lounge providing
added sitting area. The bedroom of these suites comes equipped with a double
bed or 2 twins as well as a double
sofa bed, which you will find in the suite's lounge.
These oceanview suites will comfortably accommodate 4
guests.
Check the current rates and room
availability at this all inclusive Barbados family hotel
One Bedroom Pool View Pirates Suites
The 9 One Bedroom Suites located
in the Pirates Area offer guest a view of the pool
and gardens of these grounds of the hotel.
These suites can accommodate more guests than the suites
found in the main area on the oceanside, sleeping 6 guests comfortably
and are best suited for families.
You will find a King-size bed in the
suite's bedroom as well as King-size sofa bed and 2
single beds in the lounge area.
Check the current rates and room
availability at this all inclusive Barbados family hotel
Oceanfront Penthouses
Lastly, the Escape At The Gap Barbados offers
its guest the choice of 4 Oceanfront Penthouses.
These penthouses are found in the oceanside Main Area offerring
you a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
You will have the space of two floors,
with the bedroom located on the upper floor. This bedroom features a
balcony and has 1 double bed or twin beds with
an ensuite bathroom.
However the main floor of the
penthouses features a spacious lounge with a sofa
bed, bathroom and balcony.
These penthouses accommodate up to 5 guests made
up of 2 adults and 3 children.
Check the current rates and room
availability at this all inclusive Barbados family hotel
In Room Amenities at Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
The following amenities are available in the guest
rooms at the Escape At The Gap Hotel in Barbados:
• Air Conditioning
• Balcony/Terrace
• Bath/Shower (only in Suites and Penthouses)
• Hair Dryer
• In-room Safe
• King size beds
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• Lounge (only in Suites and Penthouses)
• Shower
• Sofa Bed (only in select rooms)
• Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Telephone
• Cable Television
• Twin beds
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All Inclusive Packages To Escape At The Gap Barbados
Hotel
What type of meals will I get with my all inclusive
package to this Barbados hotel?
An
all inclusive package to Escape At The Gap Hotel will include
all of your meals, many of where are à la carte, as well as all of your
drinks. These drinks include house wine by the glass, local beer and
spirts, soft drinks (pop) and cocktails.
Taxes and tips
will also be included and there is no extra charge to enjoy the regular
evening entertainment provided by the hotel.
Does this Barbados hotel offer any outdoor sports with
its all-inclusive package?
Your
all inclusive package to this hotel will also include all non-motorised
watersports such as windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and boogie
boarding.
If you wish to take part in any
motorised water sports or have a scuba diving or deep sea fishing trip
organized the hotel's Water Sports personnel will be happy to assist
you.
What is not included in an all inclusive package to
this Barbados hotel?
An
all inclusive packakge to Escape At The Gap does not include premium
wines and motorised water activities.
Amenities
At Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
The Beach at Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
This all inclusive hotel in Barbados is located on Dover
Beach along the island's south coast in the parish of Christ
Church.
This is one of the nicest beaches in this area and is
popular amongst local and visitors.
There
is a variety of water sports available at this beach. Some of these are
included in your inclusive stay with this Barbados hotel and include
windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and snorkelling.
You will also be able to just relax in the sun on the
sun loungers provided by the hotel.
The Swimming Pools At Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
There are 2 swimming pools to
choose from at this all inclusive hotel in Barbados.
The first pool, a children's paddling pool, can be found
in the main area located on the beach side of the road.
The hotel's second pool is found on the roadside at the
Pirates Area.
Dining At Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
You will find 2 restuarants at this
all inclusive Barbados hotel. These are the Seascape
Restaurant and the Pirates Restaurant.
There is also an oceanfront Seascape Bar.
The Seascape Restaurant
Located in the Main
Area of Escape At The Gap, the Seascape restaurant is a
casual restaurant on the edge of the hotel's beautiful beach.
This
is where you will enjoy your daily meals during your all inclusive
Barbados vacation at this hotel, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Buffet breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9:30 am
every morning, followed by a buffet lunch from 12:30
to 2:30 pm. Dinner is also served from 7:00
to 9:30 pm and is buffet-style 5 nights of the week and table
d'hote or a la carte the other 2 nights.
At Seascape Restaurant guests are also treated to
entertainment during the buffet evenings.
The Pirates Restaurant
The hotel's second restaurant is located in
the Pirate Area across
the road from the beachside Main Area. This is a very spacious
restaurant offering an a la carte menu, and is known as the Pirates
Restaurant.
The Pirates Restaurant is open 4 nights a week for
dinne,r from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and has an
elegantly casual dress code.
Seascape Bar
If you wish to just enjoy some cocktails by
the beach, the oceanfront Seascape Bar is open from 11:00 am to 11:00
pm every day.
Fitness Equipment at Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
It is always a great idea to stay in shape
during any Caribbean vacation.
Escape At The Gap Barbados provides its guest with a fitness
room located in the Pirates area. This
fitness room is equipped with a variety of workout equipment
by Tunturi.
Please note that this fitness room is unsupervised
and is only available to guest above the age of 16 years.
Appropriate fitness footwear must also be worn in the fitness room at
all times.
Child Services at Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
There are a number of activities available at this all
inclusive Barbados hotel to keep your children busy during your your Barbados vacation. If
you will be traveling with children between the ages of 3 and 11 there
is a Kids Club offering supervised sessions 5 days a
week from 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
There is also a Children's Playground whose
swings and climbing frame will keep the any young child entertained for
hours.
A List of Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel Amenities:
• 24 Hour Reception
• Babysitting / Child Services
• Bar
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• Fitness Room
• Restaurant
• Swimming Pool
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The
Area Surrounding The Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel
Where is the nearest beach to The Escape At The
Gap Barbados Hotel?
While staying at this Barbados hotel you will be right
on Dover beach, one of the nicest beaches along the
island's south coast.
You will also be minutes away from Sandy Beach
(also known as Carib Beach).
Is there a golf course near to this Barbados
beach hotel?
If
you fancy a game of golf, you will be happy to know that during your
vacation in Barbados with Escape At The Gap the accommodation can
arrange tee times for you at the best golf course on the island's south
coast.
This is the Barbados
Golf Club, an 18 hole, 6805 yard,
Par 72 championship golf course found in the parish of Christ
Church. This course was designed by golf architect Ron Kirby and
is a very popular choice amongst golf enthusiasts.
Are there any restaurants close to Escape At
The Gap Barbados Hotel?
Since
this Barbados beach hotel is located in the heart of St.Lawrence Gap
you will have easy access to an array of restaurants, all within
walking distance.
The Restaurant at Southsea
The
most notable of these is the Restaurant At Southsea, believed to be the
island's nicest restaurant on the south coast. This romantic restaurant offers a beautiful
seaside veranda overlooking a sandy bay and has won the Barbados
Restaurant of The Year Award on numerous occassions.
Josef's Restaurant
Just steps away from The Restaurant at Southsea
is Josef's Restaurant. This restaurant is also located
along the waters edge in St.Lawrence Gap and offers International haut cuisine with a fusion of
Caribbean and Asian Flavors.
Pisces
At the entrance of St.Lawrence Gap you will find Pisces,
featuring a very unique beachfront
dinning setting with it lush indoor gardens.
From this restaurant you will be able to enjoy an romantic, beachfront
dinner from their International menu with subtle West Indian influence.
Where is the nearest supermarket or grocery store if I
need to buy groceries?
If you need to buy groceries during your Barbados
vacation you will be a short distance from the fullsize supermarket
known as Trimart in Worthing,
Christ Church.
How about money? Is there a bank with ATMs nearby this
Barbados hotel?
If you are a Canadian traveler you would happy to know
that there is a Royal Bank of Canada
located in St.Lawrence Gap steps away from the Escape At the Gap
Barbados Hotel. This bank has ATMs which will allow you to
withdraw necessary cash. There is also a Barbados National Bank located in
the nearby Worthing area.
Is there any nightlife nearby Escape At The Barbados
Hotel?
Being situated right along St.Lawrence Gap places you in
the heart of the St.Lawrence Gap
Entertainment strip.
This street along the island`s south coast is home to the coast`s most
popular open-air bars and pubs. These included the popular Cafe Sol and McBrides pub, offering live music
and cocktails till the wee hours of the night.
McBride`s
You will find the McBrides pub
located just across the street from the Josef`s restaurant in
St.Lawrence Gap. This open-air irish pub is about a 5 minute or less walk away from
the Escape At The Gap hotel and is the center of entertainment in the
gap.
Cafe Sol
Cafe Sol is located just around the corner from
McBride`s, directly across the street from the Pisces Restaurant.
This Mexican grill and margarita bar
is open every night and offers visitors a wide range of cocktails and
drinks.
Where can I go shopping while staying at the Escape At
The Gap Hotel in Barbados?
The Chattel House Shopping Village
Just across the street and short distance along
St.Lawrence Gap is The Chattel House
Shopping Village. This is a small collection of wooden
houses selling a wide range of souveniers and gifts that are great for
friends and family back at home.
Walkers World
The second nearby store worth mentioning is Walkers World. Walkers World
is home to many local Bajan handcrafts, ranging from trays and table
placemates to handmade baskets
Where is the nearest gas station to this Barbados hotel?
A short drive away from The Escape At The Gap Barbados
Hotel is a Shell Gas station,
located at Top Rock.
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Escape At The Gap Barbados Hotel Quick Facts
• Location: St.Lawrence Gap, Christ Church,
Barbados
• Coast: South Coast
• Rooms: 66
• Checkin: 15:00
• Checkout: 12:00
• Children Under 18 Years Of Age: Yes
• Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport
(25 minutes driving).
• Nearest Beach: Located on Dover beach.
• Nearest Village / Town: Oistins (10 minute
driving)
• Distance from Bridgetown: 15
minutes driving
• Nearest Supermarket: Trimart in Worthing,
Christ Church
• Nearest Bank: Royal Bank of Canada in
St.Lawrence Gap (ATM available).
• Nearest Surf Breaks: Freights Bay
• Nearest Golf Course: The Barbados Golf Club
• Nearest Restaurant:
There are 2 on-site
restaurants, The Seascape Restaurant and Pirates Restaurant.
There is The Restaurant at Southsea, Josef's and Pisces restaurant
along St.Lawrenece Gap within walking distance from Escape At The Gap.
• Sister Resorts: Escape
Hotel and Spa Barbados and Tropical
Escape Hotel
• The Official Escape
At The Gap Barbados Hotel Website: http://www.escapehotels.co.uk/