beasfriend Posted February 1, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Has anyone been to one of Barbados all-inclusives on a day pass? Which one is better? Or are you better off sticking to the cruise line beach day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swigso Posted February 15, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2012 We went to the Hilton last year it wasn't all inclusive But included lunch and a drink, towels,sun beds, shade etc,. The cost was $35 per person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redridinghood Posted February 16, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm not sure what you mean by the 'cruise line beach day', if that is a tour offered by the ship then you will pay way more than you need to. The Hilton offers 2 passes, $35 to just use their facilities (pools, beach, loungers etc) or $55 to include lunch and a soft drink. Virgin cocktails are included in the drinks list and the lunches are a good size and very good quality. There are other hotels that offer day passes, the Almond resorts do not have wonderful reviews so we have avoided them. We went to Turtle Beach but that is further down the south coast in St Lawrence Gap, we weren't hugely impressed with it, though it is nice enough. Crystal Cove do not advertise their day pass but just email or call them, we spent a great day there for $110 each all inclusive. The Boatyard does an offer for cruise passengers that includes loungers, a drink and a taxi back to the ship. The water there is lovely and the beach wide. It's not luxury like a 4 star resort but we like the vibe there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaandJeff Posted February 18, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'm not sure what you mean by the 'cruise line beach day', if that is a tour offered by the ship then you will pay way more than you need to. The Hilton offers 2 passes, $35 to just use their facilities (pools, beach, loungers etc) or $55 to include lunch and a soft drink. Virgin cocktails are included in the drinks list and the lunches are a good size and very good quality. ... Thanks for the tips. Did you book the Hilton day passes through Hilton in advance or did you just go and buy them there or did you do it thorugh a service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redridinghood Posted February 18, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2012 When we visited on a cruise trip we emailed them the week before and asked if we needed to book, they said to just turn up, but we were nervous that they would be full (so we went as early as we could). Last week we stayed in Barbados and I called them in the morning to see if they had availability, they said to just turn up. So, I don't think you can book it in advance, but you may be able to do that through the daypass website, they don't seem to charge a surcharge on top of the normal Hilton price, so would be worth it. BTW, the bar/restuarant where you have lunch has a water cooler where you can get drinking water for free instead of taking water bottles with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spammie Posted February 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We booked the day pass at the Hilton through Island Marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siglee Posted February 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Just wondering, is it $35 pp or $35 for 2? Any idea of how long a taxi ride it is? and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapcruiser Posted February 23, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Is the pool area nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redridinghood Posted February 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2012 google is your friend! The Hilton has 2 pools and a childrens pool. One on of the pools has an infinity edge and is set up high with views across to the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimgirl1 Posted February 28, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2012 About how far is it to the Hilton from the pier? Apprx. taxi cost? How is the area surrounding the hotel? Is there any shopping near the hotel or pier that is good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda triangle Posted February 28, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2012 From an email regarding the Hilton- "Greetings from Hilton Barbados Resort. Thank you for your interest in obtaining a Day Pass at our beautiful property. Please see below details of the Day Passes offered and the facilities which will be available to you. Additionally, see below also what we will require from you. Non Food & Beverage Day Pass US$40 per adult US$20 per child (5 – 12 years old ) Day Pass with Food & Beverage US$55 per adult US$27.50 per child (5 – 12 years old ) Included in the Food & Beverage pass is a meal and one non alcoholic drink Included in both Day Passes are umbrella, hot tub, non motorized water sports, outdoor showers for casual clean up, bathrooms for changing and lockers. " This is from last week, so I'm assuming the prices have gone up by $5pp for the non food option. laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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