TOURS/ACTIVITIES
Discover Barbados With Us!
For tours, cruises, car rentals, and all kinds of other activities, come and visit Vaida at the Activities Desk located on your way to the Deck Restaurant and the pool deck. Leave the guesswork behind! We can give you great recommendations on just about everything there is to do on the island.
Contact us before you arrive to organize your tours and activities ahead of time, or visit us at the activities desk after you arrive. Island Tours, Catamaran Cruises, Submarine Rides, Car Rentals, Scuba Diving, Dinner Shows, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Cave Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Zip-lining, Private Tours, and Day Trips to other islands. You can even tour a Rum Distillery or Brewery, visit an old Plantation House or Museum, or enjoy nature at a Botanical Gardens or the Wildlife Reserve.
By booking with us, you’ll get the best recommendations, save lots of time, and, with our Price Match Guarantee, get prices that are as good as or better than what you would get by booking yourself or elsewhere. Just e-mail or drop by and we’ll be glad to give you details about the kinds of things you’re interested in and to help you plan your stay. Email us at activities@coconut-court.com with any questions that you may have. In the meantime check out the listing of local attractions below that are close to the hotel. Enjoy Barbados!
The Garrison Savannah Racetrack (5 minute walk)
Barbados is home to one of the oldest race tracks in the Americas – The Garrison Savannah. Horse racing in Barbados dates back as far as 1845 when Barbados was part of the British Empire. Today horse races are organised by The Barbados Turf Club and they run most Saturdays throughout the year. It’s also fun to stroll down to the race track early in the morning to watch the horses getting their morning exercise. Don’t miss the premier event, The Sandy Lane Gold Cup race which takes place every March. Race enthusiasts can witness horses at their best and history in the making.
The Barbados Museum (5 minute walk)
You can discover the unique history and culture of Barbados with a visit to the Barbados Museum, which is located within easy walking distance from the hotel.
George Washington House (5 minute walk)
The young George Washington and his ailing brother Lawrence resided in this historic plantation house, also known as Bush Hill House, for two months in 1751. Barbados was the only country ever visited by the future “First Father” of his country and Bush Hill House the only house he ever lived in outside of the continental United States. The house has been beautifully restored and is well worth a visit. George Washington House is located within easy walking distance from the hotel, adjacent to the Garrison Savannah race Track.
St. Lawrence Gap (5 minute drive)
The St. Lawrence Gap, is arguably the most popular entertainment district on the island. Enjoy a wide variety of world class restaurants, local bars and nightlife. Live bands featured several nights each week.
Oistins (15 minute drive)
Oistins is a traditional Bajan fishing village, which is transformed every Friday night into a melting pot of culture, music and authentic Caribbean food. Oistins, is great for meeting, mixing, mingling and partying the night away in true Caribbean style.
Historic Bridgetown (10 minute drive)
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados. Bridgetown boasts the third oldest parliament buildings and the oldest Jewish synagogue in the western hemisphere as well as a statue of Lord Nelson, which predates the Trafalfar Square statue in London. Bridgetown also offers excellent duty free shopping, especially on jewellery, fragrances and liquor.
Sheraton Mall (10 minute drive)
Sheraton Mall is the mall that has it all…the largest mall on the island with over 120 local and duty free stores, a multiplex cinema and Food Court. Free parking and late shopping available from Monday to Saturday until 9pm.
Globe Drive-In (10 minute drive)
The only open air cinema in Barbados. It is a popular hangout for all ages, especially on weekends. The atmosphere is lively and fun with all the horn-honking and comments coming from cars, while still having that romantic setting of the clear starry sky and cooling breeze.
