Please note that it is still High Season for hotel rates in Barbados for the duration of the conference so finding affordable accommodation may be difficult. We have provided options below.
We can currently offer you the following recommendations for accommodation that is within walking/ driving distance (15-20 minutes) of campus:
Radisson Aquatica Resort (limited availability; 15-20 minute drive; close to Bridgetown/ located in the World Heritage Property Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison)
Radisson confirms their availability to accommodate 8-10 rooms for the participants travelling to Barbados in March to attend the conference. They are pleased to offer a rate of US $209.00 plus 10% VAT and 10% Service Charge per night as the discounted group rate for the period March 15-20, 2020.
Room & Taxes Only:
US $260.52 inclusive of 10% VAT, 10% Service Charge and US $9.72 Room Rate Levy per room per night
Room, Taxes & Breakfast
US $282.92 inclusive of 10% VAT, 10% Service Charge, US $9.72 Room Rate Levy and breakfast for 1 per room per night
To make a reservation, please use the booking form attached to this page. Questions can be directed to Ms. Simone Reid, Sales Manager at Radisson Aquatica Resort.
AirBnB/ Shared Accommodation
There are a number of properties that are in close proximity to campus that are affordable and near to amenities. We suggest that you look in the following areas: [NEAR TO BEACH] Brighton Beach/ Freshwater Bay (10 min driving); Batts Rock (10 min walk); Fitts Village and Paynes Bay (15 min driving); [NEAR TO CAMPUS]: Paradise, Wanstead, Husbands and Oxnards [all 10-15 min walking distance].
Paradise Villas — Black Rock, St. Michael (limited availability; 10 minute walk uphill to campus; on a minibus route)
A one bedroom apartment is at $95.00 US + 10% Tax + $4.38 US Room Rate Levy per night
A 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is at $120.00 US + 10% Tax Plus $8.76 US RRL per night
A 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment is at $135.00 US + 10% Tax Plus $ 8.76 US RRL per night
A 2 bedroom, 2 &1/2 Bath House at $145.00 US + 10% Tax Plus $8.76 US per night.
These rates are available only if booked with them directly, however they do not have credit card facilities so payment should be in cash or a Bankers certified cheque. Flight arrival information is requested for confirmation but they can hold the space until this is finalized. Their email address is : mikepage [at] caribsurf.com Phone : 246-424-4581 For reservations ask for Beverley
They have apartments available on Expedia but if there are none available they can be reached as above to up load more availability for those persons who would like to pay with a credit card.
Please indicate that you are with the Conference (as per Tara Inniss).
Beach View — Payne’s Bay, St. James (limited availability; 10 minute drive to campus; on a bus route)
Non-refundable rates – 100% pre-payment required upfront & no refunds available
Hotel Room - US$ 275 + 10% VAT (US$ 302.50 tax inclusive) per night
1 bedroom classic suite - US$ 303 + 10% VAT (US$ 333.30 tax inclusive) per night
2 bedroom classic suite – US$ 435 + 10% VAT (US$ 478.50 tax inclusive) per night
3 bedroom classic suite - US$ 568 + 10% VAT (US$ 624.80 tax inclusive) per night
2 bedroom villa – US$ 493 + 10% VAT (US$ 542.30 tax inclusive) per night
3 bedroom villa - US$ 640 + 10% VAT (US$ 704.00 tax inclusive) per night
Refundable rates – 3 night deposit required per week (or full payment if booking is 3 nights or less). Refundable if cancelled more than 45 days prior to arrival
Hotel Room - US$ 290 + 10% VAT (US$ 319.00 tax inclusive) per night
1 bedroom classic suite - US$ 319 + 10% VAT (US$ 350.90 tax inclusive) per night
2 bedroom classic suite – US$ 458 + 10% VAT (US$ 503.80 tax inclusive) per night
3 bedroom classic suite - US$ 598 + 10% VAT (US$ 657.80 tax inclusive) per night
2 bedroom villa – US$ 519 + 10% VAT (US$ 570.90 tax inclusive) per night
3 bedroom villa - US$ 674 + 10% VAT (US$ 730.40 tax inclusive) per night
Rates include daily maid service, cable TV & free WiFi. There is also a mandatory Room Rate Levy from the government of US$ 9.63 per bedroom per night, payable locally. The hotel rooms & 1 bedroom suites both sleep up to 2 people; the 2 bedrooms sleep up to 4 people & the 3 bedrooms sleep up to 6 people.
They can offer a maximum of 5 x hotel rooms & 3 x 1 bedroom suites & the remaining guests can share the 2 & 3 bedroom options. For the discounted rates, there is a 3 night minimum stay & bookings must be made before 15th December 2019. All bookings are subject to availability. They may be able to extend the booking date closer to the time, it will just depend on our availability.
Europa — All Seasons Resort, Sunset Crest, St. James (15-20 min. drive; on bus route)
Standard garden suite- US$120.00
Deluxe Suite – US$175.00
These rates are inclusive of taxes and is based on single or double occupancy. You should also ask about any additional fees that are not quoted in the above price. Please see the attached for further information. Please contact Celia Smith-Roach, Reservations Supervisor at reservations [at] allseasonsresort.bb.
If anyone is interested in a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment in Dover, Christ Church at USD$145+ fees per night, please contact Tara Inniss at innisst.historyforum [at] gmail.com. Transfers can be provided to campus.