10/10 Excellent
Shawn, Minneapolis
Travelled with family
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shawn
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Shades
3.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
- Gym
- Pool
- Laundry
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, St. James, BB29004
- Paynes Bay Beach1 min walk
- Sandy Lane Beach19 min walk
- Holetown Beach6 min drive
- Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)31 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Penthouse
Penthouse
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 6)
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 6)
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 5)
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 5)
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Paynes Bay
When you stay at Shades in Paynes Bay, you'll be near the beach, a 2-minute drive from Sandy Lane Beach and 7 minutes from Kensington Oval. .This aparthotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Dover Beach and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Mullins Beach.
What's nearby
- Paynes Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Sandy Lane Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- St. James Parish Church - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- Sandy Lane Country Club Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Holetown Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
- Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI) - 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
Shades offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
This Paynes Bay aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Pool loungers
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Limo/town car service
- Free self parking on site
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Bathroom
- Detached private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with cable channels
- Library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Furnished balcony/patio
- Garden
- Terrace
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
Pets
- No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free local calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Iron/ironing board
- Luggage storage
- Phone
- Safe at front desk
- Tour and ticket assistance
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Archery
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Mosquito nets
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 7 units
- Garden
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
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 percent 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
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Shades Aparthotel Paynes Bay
Shades Paynes Bay
Shades Aparthotel
Shades Paynes Bay
Shades Aparthotel Paynes Bay
Shades Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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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
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Denise
Travelled with partner
30 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Denise
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim
13 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tim
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
PAUL
28 Apr 2019
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
PAUL
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
24 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Great manager, beautiful apartment and so close to the beach x
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019