Almond Resorts is the premier all-inclusive resort of
the Caribbean for groups, couples, families and singles. Offering miles
of white sand beaches off the coast of the Caribbean Sea and the most attentive
resort staff in the Caribbean, Almond Resorts is a spectacular island paradise
for all those seeking a personalized vacation without rules, without worries.
Set on 32 acres of Barbados' Platinum coast, this former sugar plantation
epitomizes everything that is Caribbean. Lush tropical foliage, with a venerable
Sugar Mill, stretching over one mile of powdery white sand beach. Almond Beach
Village offers the entire family a quality Caribbean holiday vacation.
Accommodation:
A total of 395 rooms are available in 11 categories, each including
air-conditioning, ceiling fan, private bath/shower, safety
deposit box, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock radio, coffee maker
and satellite colour TV and either one king or two twin beds.
Standard Room
Rooms provide a partial view, or views of tropical gardens.
The rooms also offer a private balcony.
Deluxe Room For this room, take your pick of an ocean view or pool view. You can get
full use of your view with your private patio or balcony that overlooks
beautiful gardens, the luxurious pool area, or the ocean.
Superior Deluxe These rooms are available with a pool area view or an ocean view, and a
large bedroom with living area incorporated into one area. Features a private
patio overlooking the lush gardens and pool area or the ocean.
One Bedroom Suite Rooms are available in pool and ocean views with a private balcony or patio.
The suite consists of a spacious bedroom and a large adjoining living area.
Presidential Suite A very large suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living area,
and dining areas.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Presidential Suite without the gorgeous view of the
lush gardens, fabulous pool area, and sparkling waters of the Caribbean.
Meeting & Conference:
With a spectacular Conference Center, spacious meeting facilities,
superlative Caribbean accommodations, and stunning beachfront property, Almond
Resorts is the ideal destination for groups, events, meetings, and conventions.
Almond Resorts in Barbados and St. Lucia offers real meeting
incentives to groups and meeting planners that they can rely on. Every group
takes top priority and receives the full and focused personal attention of the
Groups Department. All groups receive a private check-in with a welcome rum
punch or fruit punch, the use of a complimentary dedicated hospitality desk
located in the main lobby and one complimentary room for every 20 rooms booked.
Plus, because Almond Resorts are all inclusive, most of the activities, meals
and facilities are included in the price. That mean less paperwork for meeting
planners and fewer hassles when it comes to planning meals, transportation,
activities and events.
The use of the Conference Center is completely complimentary including
coffee breaks and use of basic audio/visual equipment. As an additional bonus,
Almond Resorts provides open bars at private dinners and cocktail parties
including house wines.
Conference Facilities:
The large open main hall measures 46’ x 40’ and includes a separate
projection room, ticket office, adjacent terraces, storage areas, full 14-foot
stage, dressing area, balcony, bar and kitchen areas. The room can hold up to
115 people for a seated dinner and offers theater-style seating for up to 200
people.
A full range of audio/visual equipment is available including podium,
microphones, overhead and slide projectors, giant and pull the projection
screens, televisions, video cassette recorders, easels, flip charts, lecterns,
carousels and projector stands.
Support services in the Conference Center include elaborate catering, theme
decorations, live music, floral arrangements, festive table settings and more.
Special requirements such as still or video photographers, trophies, gifts,
party favors and corsages can also be arranged with prior notice.
In addition to the Conference Center, space is available for evening cocktail
receptions, outdoor parties and group events in any of the resorts’ six
beautiful restaurants. The lush garden setting at Almond Beach Village makes the
courtyard of the resort’s Bajan village the perfect place for a fabulous outdoor
event and the North Pool area is ideal for grand receptions, festive poolside
dinner parties and group gatherings.
Services & Facilities:
When guests arrive at Almond Beach Village in St. Peter, Barbados,
they will be inundated by the amount amenities included in their Caribbean
vacation. With the Village's 32 acres of pristine beach lapped by the
Caribbean Sea, with coral reef sections for snorkeling and with shaded hammocks,
umbrellas, and lounge chairs arrayed on the sand, it's like a little piece of
heaven for one price.
Property Amenities
Swimming pool - outdoor
Swimming pool - children's
Spa services
Fitness equipment
Room service, limited hours
Nightclub
Parking, free
Banquet facilities
Business center
Meeting rooms, small groups
Event catering
Secretarial services
Computer rental
Airport transportation, surcharge
Security guard
Safe-deposit box - front desk
Medical assistance available
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon
Pool table
Library
Coffee in lobby
Supervised child care/activities
Poolside bar
Spa tub
Concierge services
Restaurant (s) in hotel
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop or café
Exhibit space
Ballroom (s)
Conference room (s)
Audio-visual equipment
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Porter/bellhop
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Beauty services
Shopping
Dry cleaning service
Arcade/game room
Patio
Air-conditioned public areas
Wedding services
Activities & Sports
Almond Beach Village has ten freshwater swimming pools as well as two cool
freshwater Jacuzzi for its Caribbean vacationers. As part of the all-inclusive
resort features, guests will be able to participate in numerous water and land
sports, including hobiecat sailing, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, reel
fishing, aquacycles, kayaks, fishing, squash, tennis and par 3 nine-hole golf.
Aerobics, step, West Indian dance, and Aquacise classes are available at the
Fitness center, along with use of LifeCycles, Stair Masters, treadmills and free
weights. A personal trainer is available to hotel guest for a personalized
fitness regime. Guests can also enjoy the spa at Almond Beach Club.
Kids Club
Almond Resorts offers something for all parents. Like a full-service nursery
that provides indoor and outdoor recreation for children up to two years old.
The Kids' Club offers activities for children – ranging from three to twelve –
that include beach and pool activities, lessons in local dance, culture and
music, plus computers and video games. Movies, water sports, disco night and
much more await teens who visit our shores. And finally, for the parents, you
can find refuge in the solitude of the spa, a late dinner for just two, or
simply spend some time together. Doing nothing at all. Which is truly a vacation
in itself.
Hours of Operation:
Fully equipped nursery (babies to 2 yrs): 09:00 to 17:00.
Mini Club (2 ½ - 4 yrs): 0 9:00 to 17:00.
Kid’s Club (4 ½ - 12 yrs) 0 9:00 to 22:00.
Teen Center (13 yrs and older) 09:00 to 22:00.Age Groups
Indoor free play and outdoor play in Mini Park, pool activities, movie
matinee
Outdoor activities including badminton, beach cricket, volleyball, pool
activities
Junior chef, movie star make over, board games, Nintendo computer, movie
time after 6pm
Requirements
A change of clothing is required for children doing water activities.
Bring your own t-shirt for tie dying and t-shirt painting.
Additional Services
Private babysitting is available at a fee and is payable locally - maximum of 3
children per family.
Bars & Restaurants:
Dining at Almond Beach Village is a gourmet experience. There are five
restaurants to choose from at the resort, as well as three at the nearby Almond Beach Club via a complimentary shuttle.
(Please note that only guests 16 and older are allowed at
the Club.) Throughout the day, snacks are available from the beach grill, and
room service is offered for lunch or dinner.
Horizons- The resort's main restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast
with made-to-order omelets, full lunch with a choice of
either the buffet or an a la carte menu that changes daily, and a dinner menu of
a la carte continental cuisine. Reservations
are required for dinner.
Enid's Restaurant - Offering classic Bajan cuisine in a colourful,
festive atmosphere, this restaurant is open for dinner only
and reservations are not required.
The Reef- Offering a buffet-style breakfast and lunch from its seaside
location, The Reef transforms into the resort’s seafood
restaurant for dinner. Reservations are required for dinner only.
La Samarrita- Serving authentic Northern Italian dinners, this restaurant
is open to guests 16 and older and requires
reservations.
Boardwalk Bar & Grill - Guests seeking a casual lunch will find just that
at this beachfront location. A British-style high tea is
served every afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30pm offering sweet and savory pastries,
scones, finger sandwiches and over 15
varieties of tea.
In addition, the resort has five bars, including the signature Tommy's Bar
- a true Bajan rum shop.
Other Information:
Almond Resorts, all-inclusive Barbados and St. Lucia resorts, will
make your Caribbean vacation truly comfortable and enjoyable. Diversions such as
dining, water sports, activities and excursions are only part of service -- and
at the all-inclusive resorts these amenities are all included in your Caribbean
vacation package.
All-Inclusive food and beverages
Unlimited meals at all restaurants and bars
All meals and drinks, including premium-brand liquor
Room service, lunch and dinner only
Snacks at restaurants
Taxes and gratuities
Water sports
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Sailing
Aqua cycling
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Reef fishing on site
Banana boating
Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
NOTE: Subject to weather
Land sports
Table tennis
Hard-court tennis
Billiards
Volleyball
Squash, available at Almond Beach Village
Use of fitness center/sauna/steam room
Tours
Island picnic, includes transportation, limited water sports available
Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the capital, Bridgetown,
for shopping Mondays through Thursdays.
Classes/instruction
Aerobics
Tennis
Sailing
Windsurfing
Bajan, Barbadian, cooking classes
West Indian dance lessons
Yoga
Lessons with a golf pro
All-Inclusive children’s activities
Supervised age-specific children's activities are scheduled daily. Children 0–23
months years are cared for at the nursery, open daily morning to late afternoon,
a mini club is available for children 2–4 years, open daily morning to late
afternoon, children 5–7 and 8–12 years play at one of two kids clubs, open daily
morning to evening, teens are welcome to take part in teen center activities,
open daily morning to evening.
Not included: Babysitting services after 5 PM, diapers and formula for infants.
Mini club,ages 2–4
Jewelry making
Puppet craft
Flower and sand art
T-shirt painting
Indoor free play
Outdoor play in mini park
Pool activities
Movie matinee
Kids clubs, ages 5–7 and 8–12
Jewelry making
Face painting and tie-dying
Flower and sand art
Badminton, beach cricket, and volleyball
Pool activities
Junior chef
Movie-star makeover
Board games and Nintendo
Movie time after 6 pm
Teen center,age 13 and older
Pool volleyball
Badminton and beach cricket
Pool table
Board games and Nintendo
Junior chef
Movie-star makeover
Movies
Dances
All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife
Live nightly entertainment: stage production show or live music
Piano bar
Disco, at partner resort, with shuttle service every other hour until
late night
All-Inclusive resort chain inclusions
Privileges at partner hotels, Almond Beach Club & Spa, Almond Beach
Village Resort and Almond Casuarina, opening in 2006, including full access
to all dining, recreational, and entertainment facilities; transportation to
partner hotel
Does not include transportation/transfer to Almond Morgan Bay in St.
Lucia
All-Inclusive discounted amenities
Golf at Almond Beach Village Resort course
3 free rounds of Golf at Almond Morgan Bay on the 18-hole championship
St. Lucia Golf & Country Club course per 7-night stay.
Not Included in the All-Inclusive Price
Private reserve wines and liqueurs
Lobster at certain meals
Wine by the bottle
Airport transfers
Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
Optional or outside tours and excursions
Motorized water sports, except water skiing and banana boating
Scuba diving
Incidental purchases
Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
Business services
Laundry and dry cleaning
Video and photo services
Medical services
Babysitting services after 5 PM
Airport and/or departure taxes may or may not be included.
Location:
The resort is located on the west coast of Barbados, also known as the
island‘s gold coast. It is 30 minutes from the capital of
Bridgetown and 45 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport.