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Meet the Manager: Linda Lampkin
Linda Lampkin is co-owner of Coconut Court and the hotel's marketing manager. She's the youngest daughter of Lorraine and Charlie Blades, who bought the hotel in 1975. She's married to Jason Lampkin, the general manager. You'll find Linda at the manager's rum punch party or maybe bump into her around the hotel.
MOTHER SALLY & TILT MAN
At any festival of note in Barbados - or nowadays possibly greeting you at the airport - you’ll most likely see the infamous tuk band. Many of the characters within it are drawn from the island's folklore.
HUMPBACK WHALES
Coconut Court guests saw humpback whales from our beach last week - but it’s definitely no fluke as sightings are on the rise off the south coast of Barbados.
DISCOVER OUR NEW COCOS BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR
The former Deck Restaurant has gone and has been replaced with Cocos Bar and Restaurant. The work was carried out during the hotel's renovation and refurbishment this Autumn.
INTRODUCING OUR LOVELY NEW OCEAN VIEW ROOMS
Sumptuous, tasteful and five star are just some of the words guests are using to describe our newly renovated rooms.
CHRISTMAS IN QUEEN'S PARK
You can’t say you’ve experienced Christmas in Barbados unless you’ve been to Queen’s Park to watch the fashion show with a difference.
MEET OUR TEAM: MICHAEL SPRINGER
Coconut Court guests using the hotel’s airport shuttle bus can rest assured they are in safe hands with former soldier Michael Springer at the wheel.
MEET OUR TEAM: VAIDA BLADES
Matching guests with the excursion that suits their budget is just one of the things that makes Vaida Blades’ job so rewarding.
TED'S TOURS
From Speightstown to the rugged east coast, Ted Blades loves to share Barbados. But a trip with Ted’s Tours is not just about seeing the sights.
MORE ROOMS WITH A TUNE
Ever wondered why each room at Coconut Court has a name? You may not have taken it in as you couldn’t wait to get down to our beach for a swim.
THE HISTORIC GARRISON
It was home to the most famous American of all time, houses one of the most extensive collections of cannon in the world yet a secret lies beneath that few have explored.
MEET THE MANAGER: MARK BLADES
As the maintenance manager at Coconut Court Beach Hotel, he has worked at the hotel since 1986.
SNORKELING IN CARLISLE BAY
Regular visitors to Coconut Court will know that we have a fantastic underwater world just off our beach.
PRETTY TOWEL ART
Where time allows, room attendants bring their artistic talents to bear and create beautiful designs using simple towels.
EXPLORE THE ISLAND BY CAR
So, you’ve hired a car. There’s 166 square miles to explore, but where do you start?
BARBADOS SEA HORSES
If you fancy a walk before breakfast and want to enjoy a bit of Barbados culture too, we’ve got exactly what you need.
THREE BEACHES BY BUS
We all know that Coconut Court is not lacking when it comes to beaches. There’s the one that greets you in the morning, just outside the hotel.
ROOMS WITH A TUNE
Whenever it is you choose to visit Barbados, you won’t escape the music. It’s a pulsating thread running through the island’s tapestry.
EXPLORE THE ISLAND BY BUS
Many visitors to Coconut Court come just for our beautiful shaded beach and warm hospitality, but Barbados has plenty to satisfy anyone with a sense of adventure.
MEET OUR TEAM: SHONTELLE KING
Shontelle King may not be the first person guests see at Coconut Court, but all the staff know her – one of her jobs is to pay the wages.
COCONUT COURT'S UNDERSEA WORLD WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS
Just a few metres off the beach, Coconut Court Beach Hotel has a small lagoon with 18 reef balls providing a sanctuary for fish.