Divi Southwinds Beach Resort

642 Reviews

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Hotel category

3 Star

Rooms

133

Wellness/Spa

YES

Internet

FREE

PADI dive center

Offsite (Free pickup)

House reef

Resort Highlights

Beach resort in bustling St. Lawrence Gap
Clear, warm ocean and idyllic coral reefs
Three freshwater swimming pools, cabanas, towels
Fitness center, tennis courts and 9-hole miniature golf course
Pureocean Restaurant & Bar overlooking the waves
Beaches, tropical forests, fishing, rich cultural history

Resort Description

Divi Southwinds Beach Resort is nestled in peaceful gardens, moments from lively St. Lawrence Gap.

Diving around Barbados offers clear, warm waters, gently sloping reefs and sandy shallows. Keep an eye out for turtles, barracudas, moray eels, man o'war and various macro creatures hidden within the coral.

The resort offers three freshwater swimming pools, poolside cabanas, a fitness center, tennis courts, 9-hole miniature golf course, day spa with hair salon and grocery store.

Pureocean Beachfront Restaurant & Bar serves Caribbean favourites such as Bajan Flying Fish, combined with international favourites and specialty cocktails starring Mount Gay Rum.

During a week's holiday, you'll have the chance to explore local beaches, hike cane fields, gullies and tropical forests, go fishing and explore the islands rich cultural history.

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24H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

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What to see

Language:: English
Currency:: Barbadian $
Time:: GMT - 4
Climate:: Tropical
Natural hazards:: Infrequent Hurricanes
Diving season:: 12 months
Water temperature:: Jan to March - 24C/75F; June to October – 27C/80F
Hyperbaric chambers:: Bridgetown: (246) 4366185; St Michaels: Barbados Defence Force HQ (246) 4365483

Dive Center

Highlights

Great location inside Folkestone Marine Park
No-hassle diving- set up, load, unload, rinse and store service
Daily single and double tank dives
Shaded boats with juice, large decking area, camera table
Enjoy motorised water sports, sailing, paddle boarding and snorkelling
Full range of PADI recreational training courses

Description

Hightide Watersports is a PADI Dive Center on the west coast of Barbados.

No-hassle diving is what you will get when you dive with these guys. The team will set up your gear, load it to the boat and after the dive, wash it and store it away.

Single and double tank dives depart daily on shaded boats with a generous decking area. Boats have oxygen, a dry storage area, first aid kits, a camera table and easy exit and entry area.

Facilities include a gear and accesory shop, storage lockers, camera facilities, showers, equipment room and fish ID library.

A full range PADI recreational training is available, including specialties such as night and wreck diving.

DIVING SERVICES

Courses

Intro Dives/Discover Scuba
Scuba Refresher
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver Certification
Divemaster
Kids Courses
Nitrox Certification
Underwater Photography
Underwater Videographer
Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Boat Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy

Equipment

Tanks With Int (Yoke) Valves
Din/Int Adapters
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Rental Equipment ($)
Dive Computer ($)
Equipment For Kids
Filling Station

Diving Facilities

Shop
Training Pool
Battery Charging Station
Wi-Fi (Free)
Beach Front
Housereef
Air Conditioning
Fish Id And Diving Books

Safety

Emergency Oxygen Kit
First Aid Kits

Languages spoken

English
German

PADI membership level

Padi Dive Resort

Dive boat facilities

Custom Built
Drinking Water
Shaded Space
Camera Rinse Tanks
Camera Table

Resort Amenities

Activities

Snorkeling
Stand-Up Paddling
Jet Skiing
Kite Surfing
Windsurfing
Surfing
Kayaking
Sailing
Fishing
Tennis
Pool / Snooker
Ping Pong
Darts
Golf (Close By)
Horseback Riding
Cycling
Hiking
Beach Volleyball
Yoga

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Buffet
A La Carte Menu
Snacks All Day
Alcohol
Vegetarian Food
Gluten Free Food

Wellness

Fitness Center
Spa Facility
Massage Services
Beauty Treatments

Facilities

Beach Front
Outdoor Pool
Wi-Fi (Free)
Air-Conditioning
Garden
Us Power Sockets

Entertainment and family

Kids Playground
Babysitting/Child Services

Payments

Visa
Mastercard
Cash (Usd)
Cash (Gbp)
Cash (Local Currency)

How to get there

Arrival

To reach the resort, you can get a taxi from the airport. If you exit the terminal and look for the taxi stand, there will be airport staff there to help you into a taxi with your bags.
The journey takes around 10 to 15 minutes, and you can arrive at any time of day.
Check in is at 3pm. If you arrive prior to this, you will be able to drop your bags and use the resort facilities until your room is ready.

Departure

Check out is 12pm and the best way to get back to the airport is via taxi. The front desk will assist you in calling a taxi.

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