Aparthotel

Shades

Aparthotel with free parking, near Sandy Lane Beach

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Room
Terrace/patio
Room
Interior entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, St. James, BB29004
  • Paynes Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sandy Lane Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Holetown Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Choose your unit

Penthouse

  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Paynes Bay

Located in Paynes Bay, Shades is near the beach. Kensington Oval is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandy Lane Beach and Carlisle Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Barbados Polo Club or National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Paynes Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sandy Lane Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holetown Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lime Grove Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sandy Lane Country Club Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's Snack Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bean Sunset Crest - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Just Grillin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Tempio Restaurant & Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shades

Aparthotel with free parking, near Sandy Lane Beach
This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service and a library are on-site. Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a furnished balcony, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker. The Private bathroom is not en suite.
Shades offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Paynes Bay aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 17.50 per accommodation, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 37.50 per room (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Shades have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shades pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shades?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shades?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Shades?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Shades provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 37.50 per room applies.

Where is Shades located?

Situated near the beach, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paynes Bay Beach and Sandy Lane Beach. Sandy Lane Golf Course and Barbados Polo Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Shades Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shadows of Barbados is a lovely place. Rochelle does an amazing job of making people feel at home. We will be back!! Short little stroll to the beach and restaurants. Nice sleeping areas. Very nicely appointed. Love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was hard to find in the late night but Rochelle stayed up to welcome us. When there was no coffee machine in the bungalow she made sure to get one to us in a timely fashion. She was always available to assist in any way. While the property is not luxurious for many, it was perfect for us to get to the beach and to visit different parts of Barbados every day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shades ,Paynes Bay ,Barbados

Me & my wife recently spent six nights at Shades Apts ,Paynes Bay .The three villa complex is set in a lush tropical garden with coconut and palm trees .We stayed on the ground floor in Apt 6 & when sitting on our patio we were surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees and there was a constant visit from hummingbirds ,doves and other tropical birds and the neighbourhood hen and her chicks who always stopped by to say hello and of course a free meal .From our patio the only noise we heard was the cooing of doves.The pool was literally thirty steps from the patio and the pool area and surrounding gardens were immaculate. Paynes beach ,rated one of the best bathing beaches in Bdos was an easy & safe three minute walk from our patio.and at the beach lounge chairs and umbrellas were readily available for rent by the day or hour .The bar and grill on the beach served good food and drinks at reasonable prices as all the other local restaurants all within walking distance .Massy a large supermarket where you can purchase all your needs was a five minute bus ride ,the bus stop was a two minute walk from our patio. Jacqui Lee ,the manager of Shades is a lovely person and like a breathe of fresh air and always willing to help with any request . I highly recommend Shades to anyone thinking of staying in that area and definitely plan on returning some day
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Great manager, beautiful apartment and so close to the beach x
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019