Beachfront Glitter Bay Suites 308 'Splendido'

Description from the owner

Nestled among the lush gardens of Glitter Bay you will find these beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom apartment beach front condos which make an ideal holiday home for families, couples or friends sharing. The all suite property, formerly The Fairmont Glitter Bay Resort, is located on one of the best beaches on the west coast of Barbados and is next door to The Fairmont Royal Pavilion.

Each unit is tastefully furnished to the individual owners taste and come equipped with all modern conveniences that make it useful for a self catering style holiday. The Glitter Bay Suites location is so close to Holetown that you will be... spoilt for choice with the array of quality eating establishments from beach bars to fine dining. Coupled with shopping malls, banks, supermarket, post office, 24 hour convenience stores to name a few, makes Glitter Bay an ideal base for your Barbados holiday.

The Glitter Bay Suites 308 is one bedroom third floor apartment which has been remodeled and refurbished and has approximately 800 sq. ft. of living area with an open plan living area making it bright and airy.

The air conditioned bedroom, with plantation style ceiling fan, is carpeted and has a king bed with upholstered headboard and wood furnishings. The soft furnishings are pastel green and creams and lend a calm and tranquil setting to this spacious bedroom.

The bathroom is beautifully done with marble counter top, glass screened shower and has a single sink vanity lending a certain air of luxury to this space.

The kitchen is modern with Italian style countertops and cupboards, large sink, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, electric counter top hob and oven. The kitchen is fully equipped with glassware, crockery, cookware, cutlery, pots, pans, bakeware and kitchen linens and has a breakfast bar with two high stools  perfect for that morning coffee. Here you can prepare your own gourmet meals or let the nearby patisserie in Holetown prepare your meals and deliver right to your door. Alternately, being close to so many great restaurants, cafes and bistros there is never a problem regarding eating out, the only problem is which one to choose!

The living area is fully air conditioned and has a ceiling fan. The banquet style seating is comfortable and there is a Indonesian style arm chair and coffee table. The monkey motif on the soft furnishings adds to the tropical feel of both the living and outside dining area. The living area has an elevated TV, DVD player and cable system. There is a ultra modern MP3 player with radio and iPod docking station. The balcony has a 4 seater teak wood table and chairs and a cozy two seat banquet style wall seat. This is the perfect spot for sun downer drinks and pre dinner cocktails and has a lovely view of the gardens and a glimpse of the beautiful blue sea past the towering coconut trees dotted around the property. The owner has added some lovely personal touches including electric candles throughout for that warm night time glow.Read more

Additional Location Information

Additional notes from owner

Rates are per night, for one bedroom up to 2 persons
Extra person rate is USD25 per night for fold out bed/crib
Includes maid service 6 days (off Sundays)
Continental starter breakfast pack for stays of 9 nights plus
Welcome soft drink/beer with crisps for arrival
In high season for stays 9 nights plus, the one way transfer from the airport to Glitter Bay is included
Please email for last minute and discounted rates that may be available
Rates may be subject to 8.75% VAT

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Mike Sprouse
  Chicago, IL

  Terrific Getaway!

  Left on 12/29/2011 for a stay in December 2011
  
  

  My wife and I had never been to Barbados prior to our trip to Glitter Bay. We had heard great things, but coming from Chicago hadn't made the time or commitment to the trip until December 2011. We're glad we did!
  
  Glitter Bay 308 was the perfect fit for our 6-day stay. We didn't spend much time in the condo, as the weather was amazing for practically all of our stay and we were busy exploring the island. But the condo itself was the perfect home away from home.
  
  The location of Glitter Bay was perfect, in our opinion. It is set on the picture-perfect Platinum coast, within easy walking distance to a few great spots on the beach. It is also an easy trip into Holetown. We were skeptical of bus transportation and were going to take a car/taxi, but the bus actually worked out great. We even ventured down to the south coast to watch american football on the Sunday we were there (Bert's was great for that).
  
  The food and restaurant choices on the island surprised us, in a good way. Pretty much every type of food you can think of, and definitely skewed towards the amazing seafood.
  
  There was one downside on the trip, and it wasn't even enough to complain about. Once at Glitter Bay, it is difficult to get cash. You don't need cash, but it is good to have on you if you're visiting any of the beach-side very casual places because they don't take credit cards. So, when we go back again, we'll stock up on cash a little bit more than we did.
  
  Back to Glitter Bay. Marilil from Barbados Villa Services, and all the staff at Glitter Bay, were fantastic. Once we got there, we had not a worry.
  
  We would highly recommend Glitter Bay, and highly recommend staying in "Splendido" especially if you're traveling as a couple with no kids like we were. I'd post photos, but they don't do justice to the amazingly blue ocean water and beach.
  
  We were "wow'd".

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Romantic, Families

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  Response from Barbados Villa Services - 01/14/2012

  

  Barbados Villa Services

  Owner

  Thank you for your review of Glitter Bay 308 Splendido, we are thrilled that you had a wonderful stay on our island and of course at Glitter Bay.
  
  We agree that the location of Glitter Bay is excellent for getting around and that it is on one of the best beaches makes this a great place to stay.
  
  All of us at Barbados Villa Services strives to ensure that our guest are well looked after and leave Barbados wanting to come back.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you back to Barbados sometime soon!
  
  Warm regards,
  Marilil and Joe Troulan
  Barbados Villa Services

• Mike S
  35805

  Terrific Getaway!

  Left on 12/29/2011 for a stay in December 2011
  
  

  My wife and I had never been to Barbados prior to our trip to Glitter Bay. We had heard great things, but coming from Chicago hadn't made the time or commitment to the trip until December 2011. We're glad we did!
  
  Glitter Bay 308 was the perfect fit for our 6-day stay. We didn't spend much time in the condo, as the weather was amazing for practically all of our stay and we were busy exploring the island. But the condo itself was the perfect home away from home.
  
  The location of Glitter Bay was perfect, in our opinion. It is set on the picture-perfect Platinum coast, within easy walking distance to a few great spots on the beach. It is also an easy trip into Holetown. We were skeptical of bus transportation and were going to take a car/taxi, but the bus actually worked out great. We even ventured down to the south coast to watch american football on the Sunday we were there (Bert's was great for that).
  
  The food and restaurant choices on the island surprised us, in a good way. Pretty much every type of food you can think of, and definitely skewed towards the amazing seafood.
  
  There was one downside on the trip, and it wasn't even enough to complain about. Once at Glitter Bay, it is difficult to get cash. You don't need cash, but it is good to have on you if you're visiting any of the beach-side very casual places because they don't take credit cards. So, when we go back again, we'll stock up on cash a little bit more than we did.
  
  Back to Glitter Bay. Marilil from Barbados Villa Services, and all the staff at Glitter Bay, were fantastic. Once we got there, we had not a worry. We would highly recommend Glitter Bay, and highly recommend staying in "Splendido" especially if you're traveling as a couple with no kids like we were. I'd post photos, but they don't do justice to the amazingly blue ocean water and beach.
  
  We were "wow'd".

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• Wendy
  Bath, England

  Peaceful Paradise in excellent location

  Left on 08/19/2010 for a stay in July 2010
  
  

  Our first time to Barbados and as our 11 days passed we realised we had chosen the perfect location at Glitter Bay. The apartment was comfortable, very well equipped and in the kitchen many useful items provided for self catering. Daily maid service was discreet and beneficial. It was lovely sitting on the balcony for meals looking out on the tall palms, lawns and sea. The site was peaceful, a minute's wander from our apartment and we were on the sandy beach, the sea warm and good for swimming. The provided sunbeds and towels made relaxing very easy and the bar area for snacks and drinks was a bonus. The staff were helpful and friendly and the service from Barbados Villa Rentals was excellent. We enjoyed daily walks along the beach where there were a couple of restaurants and a water sports centre. The large pool was a heavenly temperature and empty through most of our stay. One can walk along the road to Groots restaurant (basic - a bit over rated) and further along to Holetown where there is a supermarket, various shops, a small mall, fuel station and a good selection of restaurants. We experienced really amazing (though quite pricey) cuisine at The Tides, Daphnes, Mango's by the Sea, The Fish Pot, and enjoyable Bajan buffets at The Beach House and atlantis Hotel. These restaurants have lovely ocean settings. A trip to the Earthworks pottery and art shop inland offered an excellent diversion and delicious lunch wraps at the café. We visited the Kensington Oval and experienced a final, national T 20 cricket match for a few pounds - great atmosphere! Most of the island was accessible by bus but we enjoyed exploring in our hire car. Despite some heavy rain in July we were able to lie in the sun every day and would definitely consider returning at this time of the year because of the delightful and peaceful ambiance at Glitter Bay. Would recommend the apartment and location without hesitation.

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