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Location Located in St. Peter on a west coast beach in Barbados 1 hours drive from the Airport Location Highlights On beach Nearby Points of Interest Folkestone Marine Park - 3.5 mls Holetown (shopping, dining) - 3.75mls St. Nicholas Abbey (historic site) - 4.75 mls Barbados Wildlife Reserve - 5.25 mls Farley Hill National Park - 5.25 mls Animal Flower Cave - 5.75 mls Malibu Rum visitor centre - 7.75 mls Mount Gay Rum visitors centre - 8 mls Flower Forest of Barbados - 9 mls Downtown Bridgetown - 9.5 mls Tyrol Cot Heritage Village - 11.5 mls
Accommodation At the Almond Beach Village all-inclusive resort, guests have the opportunity to stay in one of the 395 guestrooms. Rooms contain balconies or patios with dining sets, two-poster beds, mahogany-stained furniture with wicker insets, cushioned armchairs, tile floors, tropical-print fabrics, and ceiling fans in addition to air conditioning. Some guestrooms have French balconies.
Standard Room One king sized bed or two double beds. Exterior-corridor access. Desk. TV with premium cable channels. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe Ocean view One king sized bed or two double beds. Ocean view. Exterior-corridor access. Desk. TV with premium cable channels. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe Pool/Garden One king sized bed or two double beds. Exterior-corridor access. Desk. TV with premium cable channels. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Deluxe Beachfront One king sized bed or two twin beds. Ocean view. Second and third floors. Cable TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Clock radio. In-room safe. Coffeemaker. Iron with ironing board. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Superior Deluxe Pool view One king sized bed. Pool view. Exterior-corridor access. Desk. TV with premium cable channels. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Superior Deluxe Ocean view One king sized bed or two twin beds. One queen sized sofa bed. Ocean view. Ground floor. Access via exterior corridors. Cable TV. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Clock radio. In-room safe. Coffeemaker. Iron with ironing board. Air conditioning and ceiling fan. Superior Deluxe Beachfront offers a large bedroom with a living room incorporated into one area on the beachfront.
One Bedroom Pool / Garden View Suites Consists of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area, views of the pool or gardens.
One Bedroom Ocean View Suites Consists of a spacious bedroom with an adjoining living area, views of the ocean.
One Bedroom Beachfront One king sized bed or two double beds. Exterior-corridor access. Desk. TV with premium cable channels. Voice mail. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Presidential Suite A very large suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living area, and dining areas. Of course, it wouldn't be a Presidential Suite without the gorgeous view of the lush gardens, fabulous pool area, and sparkling waters of the Caribbean.
Restaurants and Bars Dining at Almond Beach Village is a gourmet experience. There are five restaurants to choose from at the resort, as well as three at the nearby Almond Beach Club via a complimentary shuttle. (Please note that only guests aged 16 and older are allowed at the Club.) Throughout the day, snacks are available from the beach grill, and room service is offered for lunch and dinner.
The Reef Restaurant The Reef is a beautiful al fresco restaurant situated directly on the beach at Almond Beach Village with magnificent views of the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The Reef offers guests casual ocean-side dining for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. In the evening, The Reef offers luxurious fine dining and the freshest seafood available in the Caribbean. Reservations are required for dinner.
The Horizon Restaurant The Horizon is Almond Beach Village’s main restaurant, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful Caribbean Sea and serving three delicious meals a day. Breakfast is a full buffet with made-to-order omelettes. Lunch is served a la carte except on Saturdays and Sundays when lunch is served buffet style.
The Horizon Restaurant earns its name at dinner when the restaurant is filled with the crimson light of the setting Caribbean sun. Dinner is a la carte from a different menu each night with a sumptuous Caribbean buffet on Saturdays and a sizzling barbecue on Wednesdays nights. Horizons specializes in classic continental cuisine. Reservations are required.
La Smarrita Restaurant For a true taste of Italy, La Smarrita at Almond Beach Village serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine nightly from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The sophisticated atmosphere, along with rich Roman décor, fine linens and elegant china make dining at La Smarrita an elegant and unforgettable experience. Fresh seafood, homemade pasta, steak and poultry are specialties of the house and are served festively by elaborately costumed staff. Reservations are required. Please note Adults only. Gentlemen are required to wear collared shirt and trousers and no shorts are allowed.
Enid’s Restaurant Enid's Restaurant at Almond Beach Village is the resort's very own special tribute to the wonderful Bajan cuisine favoured by locals and tourists throughout the Caribbean. From island favourites like fish stew, macaroni pie and rice and peas to fantastic fried chicken, Enid's is a taste of Barbados at its very best and is not to be missed. No reservations required.
Inter-Dining Almond Resorts guests can enjoy various dining venues at any of the Almond Resorts properties on the island. A shuttle is available daily to escort you to the various resorts.
NOTE: To ensure the special ambiance of our dining experience, we ask that during the day, Ladies are required to wear cover-ups over their swim wear and Gentlemen must wear shirts. In the evening, Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and Ladies are not allowed "short shorts" (except on Caribbean Beach party evening when attending the Beach Party Buffet). Gentlemen are not permitted to wear hats in the restaurants at any time.
All Inclusive
Unlimited food and drink (including premium brands*) Room service for lunch and dinner Snacks at restaurants Guests age 16 and older may dine at restaurants and enjoy all facilities at a partner resort on the west coast, the adults-only Almond Beach Club & Spa All Inclusive Taxes and gratuities
All Inclusive Amenities include: Water sports: Water skiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Aqua cycling, Kayaking, Snorkelling, Reef fishing on site, Banana boating Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service NOTE: Subject to weather. Some Resorts offers may vary. Land sports: Table tennis, Hard-court tennis, Billiards, Volleyball, Squash (available at Almond Beach Village and Almond Smugglers Cove), Use of fitness centre/sauna/steam room NOTE: Land sports do vary by Hotel and may not be available at each property
Tours: Island picnic, includes transportation. Complimentary shuttle service is provided to Bridgetown for shopping - available on Wednesdays and Fridays at Almond Beach Club and Monday through Thursday at Almond Beach Village.
Classes/instruction: Aerobics, Tennis, Sailing, Windsurfing, Bajan/St. Lucian (Barbadian) cooking classes, West Indian dance lessons, Yoga, Lessons with a golf pro (Almond Beach Village only).
All-Inclusive children’s activities Supervised age-specific children's activities are scheduled daily. Children 0–23 months years are cared for at the nursery (open daily morning to late afternoon); a mini club is available for children 2–4 years (open daily morning to late afternoon); children 5–7 and 8–12 years play at one of two kids clubs (open daily morning to evening); teens are welcome to take part in teen centre activities (open daily morning to evening). Please Note: Babysitting services are not available after 5 PM.
Mini club (ages 2–4) include: Jewellery making, Puppet craft, Flower and sand art, T-shirt painting, Indoor free play, Outdoor play in mini park, Pool activities, Movie matinee
Kids clubs (ages 5–7 and 8–12) include: Jewellery making, Face painting and tie-dying, Flower and sand art, Badminton, beach cricket, volleyball, Pool activities, Junior chef, Movie-star makeover, Board games, Nintendo Movie time after 6 pm
Teen centre (age 13 and older) includes: Pool volleyball, Badminton and beach cricket, Pool table, Board games, Nintendo , Junior chef, Movie-star makeover, Movies Dances
All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife includes: Live nightly entertainment including stage production show or live music Piano bar, Nightclub NOTE: Nightclub and Piano Bar varies by Resort.
All-Inclusive resort chain inclusions: Privileges at partner hotels, Almond Beach Club & Spa, Almond Beach Village Resort and Almond Casuarina Beach (now open), including full access to all dining, recreational, and entertainment facilities with transportation to partner hotels. NOTE: Not currently available in St. Lucia
All-Inclusive discounted amenities include: Golf at Almond Beach Village Resort course (£3 per person includes green fee, clubs, and pull cart; tee time reservations required; golf balls and tees not included)
* Not Included in the All-Inclusive Price: Private reserve wines and liqueurs Lobster at certain meals Wine by the bottle Airport transfers Spa and beauty products, treatments, services Optional or outside tours and excursions Motorized water sports (except water skiing and banana boating) Scuba diving Incidental purchases Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges Business services Laundry and dry cleaning Video and photo services Medical services Babysitting services after 5 PM Airport and/or departure taxes may or may not be included.
Activities and Amenities When guests arrive at Almond Beach Village in St. Peter, Barbados, they will be overawed by the amount of amenities included in their Caribbean holiday. On arrival, guests are offered rum punch. Sheltered from the sun by bleached-wood ceilings, thickly cushioned rattan seating surrounds an open fountain courtyard. An adjacent shopping promenade comprises stores selling jewellery, beachwear, resort wear, liquor, gifts, and sundries. An air-conditioned business centre contains four computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharges).
With the Village's 32 acres of pristine beach lapped by the Caribbean Sea, with coral reef sections for snorkelling and with shaded hammocks, umbrellas, and lounge chairs arrayed on the sand, it's like a little piece of heaven at one all inclusive price.
Designed for families, this 13-hectare (32-acre) resort on half a mile of beachfront is large enough to be lively in some areas and tranquil in others, pleasing both children and adults. Adults can also enjoy a restaurant reserved for them alone! A reminder of the resort's former life as a sugar plantation remains in the form of a stone tower.
Almond Beach Village has 10 freshwater swimming pools as well as two cool freshwater jacuzzis. As part of the all-inclusive resort plan guests will be able to participate in numerous water and land sports, including hobbie cat sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing, windsurfing, reel fishing, aqua cycles, kayaks, fishing, squash, tennis and par 3 nine-hole golf.
Aerobics, step, West Indian dance, and Aquacise classes are available at the Fitness centre, along with use of LifeCycles, StairMasters, treadmills and free weights. A personal trainer is available to hotel guests for a personalised fitness regime and guests can also enjoy the spa at Almond Beach Club. Most of the amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate and guests will not be charged extra.
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