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Shades

3.0 star property

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A pathway flanked by lush tropical vegetation, including various types of ferns and palm trees.
A round table with four chairs, set with plates, bowls, and wine glasses, surrounded by a white railing on a balcony with a view of dense greenery.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
A pool area with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Laynes Road, Paynes Bay, St. James, BB29004
  • Place, Paynes Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Crest Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Lane Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bridgetown (BGI-Grantley Adams Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 5)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 5)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A pool area with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building.

Penthouse

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 6)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Apt 6)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Shades

This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, limo/town car service and a library are on-site. Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a furnished balcony, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker. The Private bathroom is not en suite.
Shades offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Paynes Bay aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Shades, you're just a quick walk from Paynes Bay Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This comfortable aparthotel has 7 apartments. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a furnished balcony/patio and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and archery
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sandy Lane Beach and a few minutes from Paradise Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Shades offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Shades. The aparthotel can provide limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Paynes Bay aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 7 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shades

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 10.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 37.50 per room (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Shades Aparthotel Paynes Bay
Shades Paynes Bay
Shades Aparthotel
Shades Paynes Bay
Shades Aparthotel Paynes Bay

Shades Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in Payne's Bay. Very happy with facility and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Best location, lovely pool, comfortable apartment! Superb host
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Great manager, beautiful apartment and so close to the beach x
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shadows of Barbados is a lovely place. Rochelle does an amazing job of making people feel at home. We will be back!! Short little stroll to the beach and restaurants. Nice sleeping areas. Very nicely appointed. Love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was hard to find in the late night but Rochelle stayed up to welcome us. When there was no coffee machine in the bungalow she made sure to get one to us in a timely fashion. She was always available to assist in any way. While the property is not luxurious for many, it was perfect for us to get to the beach and to visit different parts of Barbados every day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shades ,Paynes Bay ,Barbados

Me & my wife recently spent six nights at Shades Apts ,Paynes Bay .The three villa complex is set in a lush tropical garden with coconut and palm trees .We stayed on the ground floor in Apt 6 & when sitting on our patio we were surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees and there was a constant visit from hummingbirds ,doves and other tropical birds and the neighbourhood hen and her chicks who always stopped by to say hello and of course a free meal .From our patio the only noise we heard was the cooing of doves.The pool was literally thirty steps from the patio and the pool area and surrounding gardens were immaculate. Paynes beach ,rated one of the best bathing beaches in Bdos was an easy & safe three minute walk from our patio.and at the beach lounge chairs and umbrellas were readily available for rent by the day or hour .The bar and grill on the beach served good food and drinks at reasonable prices as all the other local restaurants all within walking distance .Massy a large supermarket where you can purchase all your needs was a five minute bus ride ,the bus stop was a two minute walk from our patio. Jacqui Lee ,the manager of Shades is a lovely person and like a breathe of fresh air and always willing to help with any request . I highly recommend Shades to anyone thinking of staying in that area and definitely plan on returning some day
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022