Description
Little Arches an adult only property set on the south coast, a 5 minute drive from St Lawrence Gap and adjacent to the pristine and secluded white-sand “Miami beach” (Enterprise Beach). Best described as eclectic affordable luxury, this family-owned boutique hotel is the perfect hideaway for couples. The hotel has a roof-deck swimming pool and internationally acclaimed dining on the roof terrace restaurant of Café Luna with panoramic ocean views which specialises in Pan-Tropical fare (a fusion of Caribbean, Asian and Mediterranean flavours).
There are 10 unique and well-appointed rooms and suites, which have been decorated with Italian fabrics, artist commissioned watercolour paintings and terrazzo flooring, each with king-sized beds. Local crafted terracotta and turquoise pottery is used in the design to give the hotel a Mediterranean yet Caribbean feel.
The hotel has its own sailing boat to charter and there is a fantastic 18-hole golf course at the Barbados Golf Club nearby. Other off-site activities include a wide range of watersports and tennis.
Guide price
£1,845
per person
£1,845 pr person for 7 nights, based on two people sharing an Ocean Deluxe Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis including British Airways flights and transfers.
Accommodation
Little Arches features 10 unique suites and rooms. The Luxury Ocean Suite features a private terracotta terrace and private freshwater plunge pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Childcare
No children under 16 yrs are accepted at the hotel however there are plenty of attractions kids will love. Day trips include submarine tours at the Atlantis Adventure to encounter exotic fish and marine life. Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see parrots and monkeys or the Barbados Flower Forest for nature walks. Aside from all the fantastic water sports on offer there are a wealth of beaches and local villages to explore.
Facilities
Facilities at Little Arches include the signature rooftop restaurant Café Luna, Café Luna Bar, al fresco guest lounge area surrounded by ocean views, and the Little Arches mini spa. In Oistin town, there are supermarkets, banks, dry cleaners, pharmacy and nightlife centre.
Activities
Complimentary activities include use of the rooftop restaurant and swimming pool. Activities at an additional charge include private charter and yachting, mountain bikes, Spa, Barbados golf course 5 min drive away, off-site scuba diving and tennis. Water sports can be arranged at Reception or with local operators on “Miami beach”.
Services
Complimentary internet access in Reception. Wifi Internet. Meals served in-room, pool-side or alfresco style in rooftop restaurant Café Luna.
Local fresh fish market with BBQ and fried fish and other local specialities served on a nightly basis. On Friday and Saturday night there is live entertainment in the town.
When to travel
The climate in Barbados tends to be nice year-round: in January, the average daily high temperature is 28°C (83°F), while the low average is 21°C (70°F). In July, the average daily high is 30°C (86°F), while the average low is 23°C (74°F). February to May are the driest months (April averages only seven days of rain), while July is the wettest month with some 18 days of rain.
The tourist high season runs from mid-December through mid-April. June through October is the hurricane season: September and October are the most humid months and have the highest hurricane risk – although many years see none.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best time to visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit
Not applicable
Location and directions
South Coast, Barbados
Walking distance to the fishing town of Oistins and 6 miles away from Grantley Adams International Airport. The Barbados Golf Course is 2 miles by car.
How to get there
9 hr international flight (non-stop) to Grantley Adams International. Little Arches is a 20 minute road transfer from the airport.
Additional notes
Minimum Nights StayMinimum stay of 7 nights over Festive, Winter & Autumn periods.
