Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, BB 29004 Saint James, Barbados
#14 of 61 hotels in Saint James
Guests' ChoiceBased on 13 apartment reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.1
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Gareth
United KingdomThe property is set in a beautiful plot and our generous balcony overlooked the grounds and swimming pool, featuring luscious palms and Traveller's trees - simply stunning. The local beach - Paynes Bay was a 4 minute stroll from the apartment and was just amazing. Rochelle was a super host - extremely helpful and arranged taxis (at a special rate) for our various trips around the island and for our transport from and back to the airport. She met and welcomed us to Shades on our arrival, walked with us to our apartment and gave us a very comprehensive introduction, to both the property and location/general area, following up with a detailed post on WhatsApp - all fantastic. For local trips, including to Jordan's and Massey's supermarkets, we took the local yellow busses which were plentiful and convenient. This was our first trip to Barbados and Shades was the perfect introduction to the island.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing
The apartment was perfect for us, very clean and spacious. The gardens were beautifully kept with various birds and monkeys passing through. The pool, gym and relaxation areas were all great too. Paynes Bay is just at the end of the road which is a really lovely beach. We would definitely stay here again. The hosts were very helpful and always on hand and f needed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
K
United KingdomFantastic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Joanna
AustraliaNo complimentary condiments in the bathroom so you need to bring your own. No daily fresh towels (but probably could have asked for this!). Could hear noise from banging around in the apartment above.
Loved how the accommodation was our own little villa. With an equipped kitchen and very private. Easy 2km walk (30 minute walk) to the centre of Holetown (or a BBD$30 /US$15 taxi ride).
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Peter
United KingdomWe had an hour delay checking in, even after our alloted time. However I had not provided an ETA and they had a lot on with the golf event, so no real issue
Family run accommodation, with a family feel. A charity golf event was conducted at Shades and we were made to feel welcome to join in. Great atmosphere and lots of money raised for a very worthwhile cancer charity. We loved feeding the tame birds who visited our balcony 2/3 times daily. We had our very own 'Harry' (Death in Paradise lizard, only this one was real) - he left the balcony the day we moved on. Beautiful humming birds around the site too. The accommodation fully fulfilled our needs.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Michelle
United KingdomHost communicated in advance, offering any help required for arrival and was always available to help with anything needed. Nothing was too much trouble :)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Gillian
United Kingdomperfect location and beach at end of road, wonderful hosts. really large apartment and cannot fault anything. such good value for money. lovely pool open all the time and really peaceful. wonderful hosts.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Henrietta
United KingdomThe location was perfect, close to a lovely beach and nice places to eat. Rochelle and John were great hosts.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2022
Garrett
United KingdomNothing
The perfect place to stay in Barbados. The accommodation was fantastic, in a beautiful tropical garden, where hummingbirds visited several times during our stay. Rochelle was brilliant and helped us to order food and taxis, where required and was on hand for advice, if needed, but also gave us privacy. Shades was in an excellent location, just over a hundred steps, to the one of the best beaches in Barbados. I enjoyed coming back to Shades as much as going out, as it was a beautiful, safe and relaxing oasis. It had a lovely atmosphere, with Rochelle's family around who were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 13 December 2022
Hugh
Irelandthe kitchen could have been cleaner when we arrived.
location was perfect.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Clare
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Michael
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
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