Explore Barbados Attractions
Stay Near the Best Things to do in Barbados
Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort Hotel is located on Dover Beach in the Barbados entertainment district towards the end of St. Lawrence Gap. The “Gap,” as it’s known, is filled with an abundance of restaurants, bars, and nightlife destinations – many of which are just steps from our resort.
Attractions near our hotel include the Oistins Fish Market, the Barbados Museum, and historic Bridgetown. Dover Beach is also an active nesting ground for the endangered Hawksbill Turtle and the occasional Leatherback Turtle. A nesting or hatching is a "must-see" between May and December.
Bridgetown
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados and is approximately a 15 minute drive from the hotel 6.4 km. Duty free shopping, jewellery stores and many fashion stores
St. Lawrence Gap
St. Lawrence gap is located on the south coast and is one of the main hubs for nightlife and restaurants on the island.
Speightstown
The second largest town and located north of the island and is home to small selection of shops, restaurants and street vendors.
Limegrove Lifestyle centre
Located in Holetown on the western side of the island.
St. Nicholas Abby and Steam Railway
Located in the parish of St. Peter. The abbey is made up of a sugar plantation house, rum distillery and museum.
UNESCO World Heritage Site & The Garrison Historic Area
The Garrison is one of eight Cultural Heritage Conservation Areas on the island and represents a very distinguished era of military colonial history.
George Washington House and Tunnels
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.
Harrisons Cave
At the heart of Barbados lies one of its greatest wonders – the magnificent Harrison’s Cave.
Huntes Gardens
Once a sugar plantation, the garden, which is now owned by horticulturist Anthony Hunte, is located in the rural parish of St. Joseph
Andromeda Gardens
Located between the parishes of St. Joseph and St. John, and a mere 300 yards away from the rugged and unspoilt Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast.
Animal Flower Cave
This amazing cave opens directly into the Atlantic Ocean and is the island's lone accessible sea cave.
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
This is the animal kingdom of Barbados, where you can stroll freely among animals feeding and playing in their natural environment.
Mount Gay Distilleries
Every great story begins with a time and a place. For Mount Gay Rum, that time was 1703 and the place, the Caribbean island of Barbados. Rum, originally called “Kill-Devil” by the Barbadians who first distilled it, is truly a product of this beautiful island.
Atlantis Submarine
Experience the award-winning Atlantis submarine tour which is one of the most highly-recommended attractions in Barbados for adults and children
Dover Beach
Located in the middle of St. Lawrence Gap Dover beach is an expansive beach best known for it's wide variety of activities such as jet skiing and Hobie sailing.
Sandy Lane Beach
Located on the platinum west coast this beach is most famous for the Award winning luxury hotel Sandy Lane.
Rockley Beach
Considered one of the best beaches for a family day. The calm shallow waters at the southern end make it safe for the young ones to play whilst the older children have the choice to boogie board in the larger waves further up the bay.
Carlisle Bay
Considered one of the best beaches for snorkeling Carlisle Bay has an abundance of marine life and shipwrecks to explore it is considered a must see when on island.
When planning your excursions in Barbados, our front desk team is available to recommend tours, cruises, and other fun things to do and assist with arrangements.