Exclusive Sugar Hill apartment. Gated estate, close to local beaches. Complimentary Fairmont Royal Pavilion Beach Club membership included. Enjoy the warm sunshine of Barbados from Yellow Bird, this beautifully refurbished top floor penthouse apartment based in the luxurious Sugar Hill resort. As an end unit it has a larger footprint with additional space, privacy and seclusion. The far reaching sea views can be enjoyed from a newly renovated sun deck.
Named after the famous Yellow Bird of Barbados, this very private apartment overlooks lush tropical gardens and one of the two swimming pools with views into the distance of the Caribbean sea. As well as enjoying stunning views from both the dining terrace and rooftop terrace, you will be able to relax and unwind in this peaceful haven. Perhaps start your day taking breakfast on the dining terrace while discussing your plans together. You might even be lucky enough to spot a green monkey roaming in the grounds who often make an appearance early in the morning! The large rooftop terrace on the top deck is for your own personal use and access to it is up a short flight of stairs leading directly from the dining terrace area. You can enjoy sunbathing here in complete privacy during the day and in the evenings it makes a wonderful spot to watch the sun go down and listen to the tropical sounds of the rustling palms and the tree frogs.
Very near to the fine dining restaurants of Barbados' West Coast, as well as more local bars and restaurants where you can sample some of the delicious Bajan dishes. Or why not enjoy alfresco wining and dining in Yellow Bird beneath the stars. Take your pick between the dining terrace or the rooftop terrace where you can sip your cocktails or even enjoy a BBQ.
Yellow Bird is very close to the amenities of upmarket Holetown as well as some of the most stunning beaches in Barbados. It comes with complimentary membership of the Sugar Hill Club and the Fairmont Royal Pavilion Beach Club.
In the apartment you will find all the modern conveniences you would expect including air conditioning in both the bedroom and lounge/kitchen. Maid service once weekly (more at extra charge). Alicia, my excellent property manager, can also arrange car hire, taxis, book tours, restaurants and organise pre-arrival groceries if required.
It is just a five minute drive to Holetown and local amenities. Car rental or taxis are recommended.
We understand the clubhouse pool and onsite restaurant & bar (The Deck) will be closed in September for maintenance, so we have reduced our rates by 20% for this month. The garden pool (nearest to our apartment) will be open at this time.
Property manager
Judith
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Holetown
Holetown is home to this apartment. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Folkestone Marine Park and Caribbean International Riding Centre are also worth visiting.
Royal Westmoreland Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
St. James Parish Church - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Holetown Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Sandy Lane Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Chefette Lancaster - 5 min drive
Surfside Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
Sea Shed - 5 min drive
Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - 4 min drive
Just Grillin' - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Fabulous Sugar Hill Penthouse with Roof Terrace have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Fabulous Sugar Hill Penthouse with Roof Terrace pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous Sugar Hill Penthouse with Roof Terrace?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous Sugar Hill Penthouse with Roof Terrace?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous Sugar Hill Penthouse with Roof Terrace located?
Situated in Holetown, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Westmoreland Golf Course, Folkestone Marine Park and St. James Parish Church. Limegrove Cinemas and Holetown Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We really enjoyed our stay at thus property, the layout of the property is great and we really liked the flexibility of the two outside terrace areas. Everything was exactly as described and we would have no hesitation in booking again.
Great location overlooking pool. Roomy outside space with a sun deck on top was a bonus. Nice clean BBQ for outdoor dining. Lovely grounds to walk about. Infinity pool by the bar and restaurant. Everything you need for a relaxing stay. I would definitely return here and recommend.
An ideal comfortable apartment for couples, based on Sugar Hill gated community. With a bonus of a private sun terrace if you don't want to walk a minute to the pool and the sun loungers there. The beach membership at Fairmount is the icing on the cake. The apartment is well provided for self catering, and the on-site restaurant and the many restaurants in Holetown just a couple of minutes drive away are a welcome alternative. A car is desirable for getting around although the joys of public transport are something to be experienced.
The owner Judith and property manager Alicia are very responsive, especially since we stayed during Hurricane Beryl, keeping us informed of any issues that would affect us.
Can't recommend Yellow Bird highly enough, and has become our go-to property when staying in Barbados.
Fantastic apartment in a great location only few minutes drive from Holetown and beaches.
Great communication with owner throughout process and would highly recommend for anybody wanting to visit Barbados.
Use of 2 lovely pools at Sugar Hill available.
Lovely balcony terrace at the apartment which was great space.
Hopefully back next year!
The apartment was truly wonderful as was Sugar Hill. Everything needed was provided, including membership of a local beach club. We had such a great time - thank you so much!
Everything about the stay was precisely as advertised- thank you. The location in Sugar Hill’s pristine landscaped garden close to the Club with the Deck Restaurant and various swimming pools is ideal.
An outstanding property.
Excellent property, quiet & very relaxing. The beach club a real bonus. Would we stay again, yes. Would we recommend the property, definitely. Nothing bad to say.
Great communication with the owners & booking process. Perfect apartment, in a wonderful complex. Stunning well kept grounds, two beautiful pools, very quiet & relaxing. The apartment is very well equipped with everything that you could possibly need. We would recommend staying here & wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Alisdair L.
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Nearly Perfect
Lovely apartment in a great location with lovely grounds and friendly staff at Sugar Hill. House keeping really good. Just let down sadly by not having the Royal Pavillion beach club included as was advertised which was a main reason for our booking
Lovely apartment, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Well equipped kitchen and BBQ, good ac and ceiling fans. Plenty of towels (bath/beach/pool) cooler bag and beach club membership to Jumas. Two pools and the clubhouse is great for happy hour (Tuesday and Friday) followed by dinner (no driving involved )
You definitely need a car as it’s a 20+ Minute downhill walk to the bars/restaurants/beach and a 30+ minute uphill walk back 😉
Only negative issues: constant lack of water in the mornings; could do with comfy chairs/loungers on downstairs balcony (instead of 6 seater dining table) as upstairs terrace to hot (for us) in the afternoons; a luxury property merits softer bed pillows.!
The sound quality on TV was average to awful and the LG remote didn’t work although a new universal remote was supplied, but didn’t replicate original functions on remote. (Instructions on devices would be helpful)
Speedy responses from the owners prior to arrival and Alicia (apartment manager) was very responsive throughout our stay.
We did have a fabulous holiday and won’t leave it 10 years till we return again to Barbados 😁
The apartment was all that we hoped - clean, spacious and very comfortable. I hadn’t appreciated before we stayed what a great location it is. The facilities and general standards at Sugar Hill are really impressive. Two beautiful swimming pools, great tennis courts, lovely landscape and bar/restaurant. Plus easy to get to any number of great beaches.
Sugar Hill is a beautiful estate, high up above the sea , 5 mins drive or 25 minutes walk to the sea( steep uphill on the way back ). The flat was very well appointed, the bed was comfortable and the air con and fans were very effective. The pools , especially at the club, were a joy. You need a car to benefit most from this area. We enjoyed the casual vibe of the Juma s beach membership which came with the flat. Would recommend without hesitation .
Not to mention the incredibly spacious, luxurious and thoughtful property, my stay was made even more special by Kate's incredible hosting abilities. Everything was taken care of and Kate truly went above and beyond to ensure that given the Corona circumstances, I could have the most relaxing and peaceful trip. As a seasoned user of other rentals, this was my first time using VRBO, and it has far exceeded my expectations. When this happens, I like to acknowledge it.
The property is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The grounds are glorious, the staff are kind and accommodating: a special thanks to Cynthia at the Sugar Hill Estate front desk for ensuring I had a local's take on island life activities, and a special thank you to the property manager, Alicia, for all of your support and guidance. Whenever I had an issue, Alicia was on hand, incredibly responsive, accommodating, patient and is a true benefit to the overall experience.
Given the COVID situation, and all of the many things that could have gone wrong with this trip, I am very grateful I had the chance to have some rest and relaxation in such a beautiful property hosted by such a caring, considerate and thoughtful hosting duo: Kate and Alicia. Although you have the property to yourself, their responsiveness makes it feel like your (urgent) needs are very well taken care of, even from a distance.
Thank you, all, and I am looking forward to coming back and recommending this place to many others. :)
Despite the current world crisis we spend 10 days here in March. Weather was beautiful. The resort was very quiet. The apartment was perfect for us. It was well kitted out and the terrace and outdoor balcony were lovely.
Our housekeeper was very kind .
Sugar hill is beautiful. Pool area was peaceful . We used the beach passes a few times and enjoyed the beach club, its lunches and cocktails watching the sunset.
We visited Bathsheba, Crane Beach. St Nicholas and earthworks pottery. As well as other spots on the west coast. We had a car all the time and it was invaluable. Although we also used a local taxi in the evenings. Our meals out included the Lone Star and Carizma in the chattel village. The info in the apartment was very useful although some of the restaurants have sadly closed.
We will return!!
The lovely apartment was exactly as described and the Sugar Hill complex is beautifully maintained.
The pass to the Fairmont was very useful. We walked the short distance to the north of the beach (as recommended) which is quieter and a short stroll to a very good beach bar for lunches. However, we took Kate’s advice and drove to Bottom Bay (about 40 mins drive) which was well worth it - amazing! Another beach worth a visit is Batts Rock.
Kate left a very comprehensive list of restaurants which were all good. However, one not included was The Fishpot near Speightstown (about 20 mins drive). This was our absolute favourite and reasonably priced.
Finally a very very big thank you to Phil (the maid), who was the most helpful and loveliest person around.
Our first visit to Barbados was 7 years ago - why did we wait so long to return?
The apartment was exactly as described.
Comfortable, well equipped, situated on a very pleasant estate overlooking the pool and only a few minutes drive from the beach and Holetown.
An added bonus is guest entry to the Fairmont Beach Club, although it has to be said that it belies its 5 star rating. Mattresses left out in the rain and car repairs happening on the grass are just a couple of examples of lack of focus.
Special mention about the excellent cleaner who came twice a week and the owner who is very responsive and proved extremely accommodating when it transpired our flight was delayed.
All in all, I can only recommend.
A lovely stay in a lovely property. We have stayed on suga hill a few times. It’s a really nice development. The property was as described clean and tidy. We were out all day and and every evening so didn’t use it too it’s full potential. However all the staff were very welcoming and even came and found me to tell me I had left the lights on in my car this was very much appreciated. Great place for a visit to the island.
This was our second and longer stay here. The apartment is well appointed, very close to the pool. The sun terrace is great if you just want to stay around the apartment, or there are plenty of sunloungers by the pool. The access to the Fairmont was an added bonus which we used a couple of times since its just a few minutes away by car. Phil is just lovely and Alicia the property manager kept in touch to check we had no issues. There is an onsite restaurant, Carizma on the Hill, which we ate at a few times, although being off-season the opening times were reduced. Great views for sunsets though, whether its open or not, as is the bay at the Fairmont. Its a very safe environment and if you are looking for a place to stay in Barbados we'd highly recommend Yellow Bird.
Bill G.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2019
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