Escape at the Gap has 66 rooms and is family resort hotel. It is located in the heart of the colourful St Lawrence Gap on the south coast of Barbados. It is a lively area with a good selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife.
The hotel's position is superb, set at the edge of one of the best beaches on Barbados - a wide expanse of sand and shallow waters. It is an ideal hotel for families and suitable accommodation is available in the Pirate Rooms located just across the small road.
From the colourful reception walk through into the gardens and look out to the sea. On the sea side of the property the Seascape restaurant and bar look out over the beach and standard rooms, one bedroom apartments and penthouses are located in the buildings surrounding the gardens and pool.
Over the road in the Pirate Rooms are the pool view standard rooms and one bedroom pool view suites overlooking their own pool, garden area and Pirates restaurant.
Escape at the Gap Bars and Restaurants
Seascape Restaurant
Guests can enjoy all day dining at the "Seascape" restaurant, which has the best location in town just on the edge of the beautiful white sand beach.
The restaurant is open daily. Dress code: casual.
Breakfast 7.30 - 9.30 am
Lunch 12.30 - 2.30 pm
Dinner 7.00 - 9.30 pm = last orders 9.15 pm
Buffet breakfast and lunch
Buffet dinner 5 nights a week
Table d'hote or a la carte on the other 2 nights and dinner with waitress service
There is entertainment at Seascape on the buffet evenings.
Seascape Bar
Oceanfront, open daily 11am - 11pm
Pirates Restaurant
The spacious a la carte Pirates restaurant is located over the road and is open 4 nights a week.
Dress code: elegantly casual.
Dinner: 7.00 - 11.30 pm
Escape at the Gap Activities
Swimming Pool
On the oceanside of the hotel there is a small pool and in the Pirates area is located a larger pool suitable for children.
Basic introductory dive instruction is given once a week at the smaller pool.
Fitness Room
An unsupervised fitness room is available for adults( minimum age 16 years) in Pirates complex. The gym is equipped with Tunturi equipment: cycle and rowing machines and weights, bench and mats. Proper footwear must be worn.
Childrens Playground
An enclosed playground has swings and a large climbing frame for small children.
Kids Club
Open 5 days a week for supervised sessions with children from 3 - 11 years.
Water Sports
Water Sports are available from the beach: Windsurfing, sailing, kayaks and snorkelling. Motorised sports are also available from concessionaires at a cost. The Water Sports personnel will be able to arrange scuba diving and deep sea fishing trips at an extra cost.
Golf in Barbados
The hotel receptionist will be pleased to arrange a tee time for you:
An 18 hole. 6805 yard, par 72 championship public golf course called Barbados Golf Club, has been opened near Oistins on the south coast of the island. The hotel has preferential green fees at this course.
The Golf Academy, with a driving range and tuition is located close to Barbados Golf Club. Sandy Lane is a well known established course on the west coast. They have just rebuilt the course.
Club Rockley is a 9 hole executive course on the south coast.
Horse Racing in Barbados
Horse racing at the Garrison Savannah takes place from January - April, June to August and October - December on a Saturday afternoon.