Shermans, Barbados | (251) 219-4428
Spacious, stylish, cottage-style suites with full kitchens and
private terraces
Two pools, one by the spa and the other set in a sunken
courtyard
Charging privileges at the Fish Pot restaurant, a notable island restaurant
Intimate spa with treatment rooms and a nail salon
Short walk to a serene white-sand beach
Private water taxi service to points along the West Coast
Pre-arrival grocery stocking
In-house surfing instructor, Ken Mayers, arranges private
surf lessons and tours
Free Wi-Fi
On-site parking
The hotel is close to a busy road; noise may be bothersome
in some rooms
No air-conditioning in the living spaces or bathrooms of some suites
Secluded location, requiring a car to access local
restaurants and shops
The gym is dark and the equipment is outdated
The beach is narrow and close to the restaurant
Only one restaurant nearby, and it is pricey
Set on the secluded northwest coast of Barbados, Little Good
Harbour is a 21-room, casually posh, upper-middle-range boutique hotel with a residential vibe and colonial Caribbean style. The suites are designed
for self-catering with full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, and
airy private terraces. The impeccably tended grounds, which encompass two pools
and a small spa, are navigated via meandering moss stone paths shaded by palms and flamboyant trees, and bordered by flowering jasmine. The Fish Pot restaurant,
one of the best on the island, and a small stretch of white-sand beach, are just
outside the hotel’s gates, but they require crossing a busy road. Travelers
seeking direct beach access and a quieter atmosphere might enjoy the Atlantis.
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Scene
A low-key, informally chic boutique hotel with large rooms, two pools, a small spa, and a relaxed residential feel
Little Good Harbour is far removed from the nightlife,
tourist traffic, and resort culture of popular hotels found to the south along the
west coast of Barbados, a distinction that serves as one of its greatest assets.
Guests choose the hotel for its low-key, out-of-the way vibe, trading traditional
hotel services and smaller rooms for large suites designed for self-catering. With just 21 suites set in muted two-story Creole style buildings arranged among two acres, the petite Little Good Harbour feels like a
stylish vacation home retreat. Quaint cottages and spacious residences are
tucked into a curve of lush greenery, crisscrossed with mossy stone paths, neat
rows of white jasmine hedges, and a relaxed tree canopy adorned with lanterns.
The property has two pools and a small spa where guests can pamper themselves with pedicures and massage treatments. The shady, courtyard pool is close
to the lobby and serves as a cozy spot to take a
leisurely dip while the larger spa pool offers cushioned lounge chairs for guests to lounge in the warmth of the sun. Antique doors, stone statues, weathered metal lamps, and
carved Balinese style screens can be found throughout the property, integrated
with the garden. Outside the front gate and across the road is a stretch of
narrow beach where guests can secure lounge chairs and umbrellas. The calm water is ideal for swimming and snorkeling but the beach is within earshot of the road and close to the Fish Pot restaurant. A long floating pier
serves as the takeoff point for the hotel's private taxi service, which takes
guests (for a fee) to destinations along the west coast.While many guests spend their days out exploring the island
in their rental cars, the generous suites let them feel at home when they
return. The large terraces off the living spaces and master bedrooms are popular spots
for lingering over morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Those who prefer more resort services might enjoy the pricier Cobbler's Cove or Bougainvillea Beach Resort.
Location
In the tiny town of Clinketts, along Sherman's Hall Moon Fort, a road that hugs the narrow shoreline on the northwest part of the island, about a 45-minute drive to the international airport
Set on two acres, fronting the busy road that separates the
hotel from the Fish Pot restaurant and a narrow stretch of beach, Little Good
Harbour is isolated from the posh resorts and bustling tourist spots located
farther to the south.- Two-minute walk to the Fish Pot Restaurant
Rooms
A collection of one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites with expansive terraces, full kitchens, and separate living areas, some with direct ocean views and beach access
The hotel's 21 suites are set in two-story Caribbean colonial style buildings with soft-hued clapboard siding, white plantation-style doors and shutters, and green and white fretwork trim and railings.
Guests check in to the small lobby, manned by the property's owners, before
being escorted to their rooms along grass- and moss-covered stone paths that
intersect the property's lavishly landscaped gardens. Neat rows of blooming jasmine serve as privacy hedges at the
entrance to the terraces of the One-Bedroom Garden Suites. The rooms have split-level
floor plans with the living area and an open galley style kitchen on the first
floor, and the bedroom and bathroom on the second level. The living areas are
furnished with moss-green sofas, a pair of rattan chairs with palm-print
cushions, small flat-screen TVs, and assortment of paperback books. Wide doors
open to the outdoor terrace furnished with sturdy granite-topped tables and two
chairs, the ideal spot for morning coffee and bird watching. The small kitchens
are furnished with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and all of the
equipment necessary to prepare meals. The hotel provides tea and condiments and
also offers pre-arrival grocery stocking. The air-conditioned bedroom is a cocoon-like space with vaulted ceilings,
yellow walls, and pineapple-print window treatments. The bedrooms are furnished
with queen-size, mahogany four-poster beds and outdoor reading balconies.While the one-bedroom suites are popular with couples,
families prefer the larger two and three-bedroom suites, which have either garden or ocean views. The Two-Bedroom Split Level Garden Suites are located at the front of the property, meaning they receive some
noise from passing cars. The master bedroom (queen bed) is located on the
second floor while the second bedroom (two twin beds), a full kitchen, dining
room, a living room, and a solarium type space is located on the first floor.
The suite also features a small grassy lawn area with a Adirondack chairs. Three-bedroom suites are the most private accommodations at
Little Good Harbour. Located at the back of the property, the spacious
residences feature open plan kitchens with large granite-topped islands and breakfast
bars, and huge outdoor terraces with a dining tables and living areas where guests
can watch local wildlife, including monkeys. Unlike the one- and
two-bedroom suites, which only have air-conditioning in the bedrooms, the
three-bedroom suites are air-conditioned throughout. Master bedrooms feature king-size four-poster beds, reading balconies, and private baths with claw-foot tubs. The other
bedrooms come equipped with two twin beds and one queen.The Fort, the building that holds the restaurant, also has a couple of suites: a two-bedroom suite on the upper level with dead-on views of the Caribbean, and a three-bedroom suite on the ground floor with a deck, and a private garden with
access to the beach.
Features
A small spa, two pools, and a well-known restaurant set in a historic building on the water's edge
Located just outside the front gate of the hotel, the Fish
Pot restaurant is set in a historic 18th-century fort on the water's edge.
Owned by the hotel, the restaurant is considered one of the best on the island.
It features two dining rooms, a bar, and an open-air terrace that looks
directly at the sea. The space is finished with rustic wooden and marble-topped
tables with wood and rattan chairs and interesting original artwork hung on
the exposed brick walls. The vibe is relaxed yet sophisticated, with waiters moving at a casual pace and guests lingering
over glasses of wine, mesmerized by the water views. The menu is focused on the inclusion of local
ingredients, fresh seafood, and Barbadian seasonings. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Fish Pot's menu is highlighted by notable items such as flying fish panini and octopus
ceviche as well as more substantial offerings such as lobster ravioli, pan-fried
Mahi Mahi, and braised lamb shank.
