Shades
Laynes Road, Paynes Bay
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Why people book this hotel
“Short and easy stroll to Paynes Bay beach”
“Apartment Staff Location”
“Met by a wonderful host and shown around facility”
“Friendly, helpful and accommodating hosts”
“Beautiful Bajan property with great pool area and gardens”
“The apartment was really big and had everything we needed, it was super quiet an…”
“Genuine value for money with the added bonus of warm hosts”
“such good value for money”
“The flat is gorgeous, the location could not be better: super quiet and yet 5 mi…”
“We have two small children and Rochelle went above and beyond to help us have a …”
“Spacious, clean and well-equipped apartment”
“The apartment was perfect for us, very clean and spacious”
Overview
Offering apartments with terraces, Shades is set in beautiful gardens, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach at Payne’s Bay. It features an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. Set in a traditional Bajan Chattel house, Shades offers bright, attractive apartments. All accommodation has a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen comes with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. Restaurants, bars and cafés can be found in the centre of Durants, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Other food options are available after a 5-minute drive towards Holetown from the property. There are 3 golf courses within 2 km of Shades, while Flower Forest Park is a 20-minute drive away. Bridgetown is 8 km from the hotel, and Grantley Adams International Airport can be reached in 35 minutes by car.
Traveller reviews
G D Thomas
couple
March 28, 2026
“Perfect in every area, accommodation and host above and beyond our expectations”
Met by a wonderful host and shown around facility
Mimimar
family_with_children
February 20, 2026
“Wonderful Bajan charm and hospitality.”
Spacious, clean and well-equipped apartment. Beautiful Bajan property with great pool area and gardens. Friendly, helpful and accommodating hosts. Short and easy stroll to Paynes Bay beach. Great location for exploring the whole island by car.
simon
extended_group
January 7, 2026
“Loved it. Have stayed there a few times over the years and always good”
Apartment Staff Location
Steve
extended_group
January 2, 2026
“Our stay at Shades was fantastic from the moment we arrived to the minute we departed.”
Everything, Rochelle and all the Family made us so welcome. We have been coming to Barbados for over 25 Years and we think the hospitality and welcome at Shades was second to none, highly recommend and definitely would look to stay again.
Laure
couple
December 7, 2025
“Look no further. This is an absolute gem!”
The flat is gorgeous, the location could not be better: super quiet and yet 5 mins walk from one of the top 2 beaches on the island, Payne's Bay. The welcome of Rochelle from the moment you book, her lovely dad is the same, welcoming and friendly people. It really is an amazing place. Look no further. My friend and I are very picky and demanding and we found the place was beyond our expectations: the flat was airy, big confortable, terasse is lovely, a peaceful place in a tastefully decorated place. The help provided by Rochelle once on site was amazing, she went the extra mile. This is a great family run place, we are so grateful we chose Shades. Genuine value for money with the added bonus of warm hosts.
JustWanderlust
couple
July 8, 2025
“Gorgeous Accommodation”
Everything was perfect.
Rebecca
family_with_children
April 8, 2025
Our stay at Shades was great. We have two small children and Rochelle went above and beyond to help us have a comfortable stay with everything we needed. The apartment was really big and had everything we needed, it was super quiet and we usually had the pool to ourselves. Beautiful beach just down the road with turtles swimming in the water.
David
couple
March 20, 2025
“Peaceful, welcoming and beautiful gardens.”
So much better than the pictures. Exceeded our expectations with friendliness, peacefulness and quality of the facilities. Parakeets flying overhead, monkeys seen through the foliage, humming birds on the flowers, immaculate garden and beautiful pool.
Gareth Stuart
family_with_children
February 9, 2025
“A fabulous experience.”
The property is set in a beautiful plot and our generous balcony overlooked the grounds and swimming pool, featuring luscious palms and Traveller's trees - simply stunning. The local beach - Paynes Bay was a 4 minute stroll from the apartment and was just amazing. Rochelle was a super host - extremely helpful and arranged taxis (at a special rate) for our various trips around the island and for our transport from and back to the airport. She met and welcomed us to Shades on our arrival, walked with us to our apartment and gave us a very comprehensive introduction, to both the property and location/general area, following up with a detailed post on WhatsApp - all fantastic. For local trips, including to Jordan's and Massey's supermarkets, we took the local yellow busses which were plentiful and convenient. This was our first trip to Barbados and Shades was the perfect introduction to the island.
Gill
couple
February 6, 2025
“perfect sqy”
perfect location and beach at end of road, wonderful hosts. really large apartment and cannot fault anything. such good value for money. lovely pool open all the time and really peaceful. wonderful hosts.
Elliot
couple
February 5, 2025
“Great experience, will visit again”
Really great place with lovely family running the property. Well placed in Paynes bay and the bus up and down the coast.
Nadia
couple
January 26, 2025
“Great accommodation!”
We really enjoyed our stay at Shades! The apartment was a nice size and well appointed. The property is well maintained and has a lovely, private oasis feeling. We loved hearing various birds and seeing monkeys pass by daily. The location was great-4 min walk to the beach, a short walk to some good restaurants and a short bus/taxi ride to several more. The host, Rochelle, and her family made us feel very much at home. She was very responsive and gave us great tips for where to visit and where to eat as well as arranged taxis for us. We would definitely book Shades again!
William
couple
September 3, 2024
“Lovely hideaway”
Great location, fabulous people running it.
Gareth
family_with_children
April 2, 2024
“A fabulous experience.”
The property is set in a beautiful plot and our generous balcony overlooked the grounds and swimming pool, featuring luscious palms and Traveller's trees - simply stunning. The local beach - Paynes Bay was a 4 minute stroll from the apartment and was just amazing. Rochelle was a super host - extremely helpful and arranged taxis (at a special rate) for our various trips around the island and for our transport from and back to the airport. She met and welcomed us to Shades on our arrival, walked with us to our apartment and gave us a very comprehensive introduction, to both the property and location/general area, following up with a detailed post on WhatsApp - all fantastic. For local trips, including to Jordan's and Massey's supermarkets, we took the local yellow busses which were plentiful and convenient. This was our first trip to Barbados and Shades was the perfect introduction to the island.
Gary
couple
March 30, 2024
“Excellent place to stay, perfect location and hosts”
The apartment was perfect for us, very clean and spacious. The gardens were beautifully kept with various birds and monkeys passing through. The pool, gym and relaxation areas were all great too. Paynes Bay is just at the end of the road which is a really lovely beach. We would definitely stay here again. The hosts were very helpful and always on hand and f needed.
K
extended_group
March 10, 2024
“Perfect stay, highly recommend”
Fantastic
Joanna
couple
January 5, 2024
“Great affordable villa and host friendliness made this an absolute perfect spot for our holiday.”
Loved how the accommodation was our own little villa. With an equipped kitchen and very private. Easy 2km walk (30 minute walk) to the centre of Holetown (or a BBD$30 /US$15 taxi ride).
Peter
couple
November 26, 2023
“Loved our Stay at Shades, would be happy to use again”
Family run accommodation, with a family feel. A charity golf event was conducted at Shades and we were made to feel welcome to join in. Great atmosphere and lots of money raised for a very worthwhile cancer charity. We loved feeding the tame birds who visited our balcony 2/3 times daily. We had our very own 'Harry' (Death in Paradise lizard, only this one was real) - he left the balcony the day we moved on. Beautiful humming birds around the site too. The accommodation fully fulfilled our needs.
Michelle
family_with_children
August 6, 2023
“Relaxing, homely, friendly environment we will return to.”
Host communicated in advance, offering any help required for arrival and was always available to help with anything needed. Nothing was too much trouble :)
gillian
couple
July 20, 2023
“perfect sqy”
perfect location and beach at end of road, wonderful hosts. really large apartment and cannot fault anything. such good value for money. lovely pool open all the time and really peaceful. wonderful hosts.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Windsurfing, Hiking, Water park, Fitness, Live sport events (broadcast), Archery
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool toys
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Grocery deliveries, Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Apartment - Ground Floor
This apartment features a pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious apartment also features 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also comes with a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 3 beds.
Apartment with Pool View
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this apartment. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious apartment also includes 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 3 beds.
Apartment with Pool View
This apartment features a pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious apartment also features 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also comes with a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 3 beds.
One-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment's standout feature is the pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this apartment also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
One-Bedroom Apartment
Set in a traditional Bajan Chattel house, this bright, attractive apartment has a terrace. There is a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. This apartment has a bedroom with a king-size bed, which can also be separated into 2 single beds.
Penthouse Apartment
Set in a traditional Bajan Chattel house, this bright, attractive apartment has a terrace overlooking the pool area. There is a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. This apartment has 2 double bedrooms.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Set in a traditional Bajan Chattel house, this ground floor apartment has a terrace overlooking the hotel gardens. There is a living area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a microwave, fridge, oven and coffee maker. This apartment has a twin bedroom and a double room.
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