Royal West Indies is a quiet, garden-style resort that suits travelers who want space without the scale of a mega-resort. The property has about fifty rooms across eight buildings of up to three floors, with no elevator. Studios of about 550 square feet sleep two with a king bed, one-bedroom condos of about 1,100 square feet sleep four, and two-bedroom condos of about 1,650 square feet sleep six, with garden, ocean and oceanfront views in different categories. Some studio photos show a compact kitchen, and rooms have a microwave and a coffee and tea maker, but kitchen facilities are not listed for every room, so check your category. There are two outdoor pools with free cabanas and loungers, a hot tub, a spa, a poolside bar and lounge, and Pelican Bay Restaurant serving lunch and dinner.
Location and getting around
The resort is in the Grace Bay area, and the booking details put Grace Bay Beach and Princess Alexandra National Park about a four-minute walk away. The airport is about seventeen minutes by car. Free self-parking and free bicycle rentals help you get around, and many boat trips collect from Grace Bay beaches or selected hotels, so ask your host or the front desk about the nearest pickup before you reserve a trip.
The rooms and who it suits
Studios work for couples, and the larger condos give families and friends room to spread out and sleep six, with a double sofa bed in the living area. Because the resort is smaller and quieter, it suits people who want a pool day, a beach walk and an early night more than a large entertainment program. Children are welcome. The minimum check-in age is twenty-one, check-in runs from mid-afternoon to late evening and check-out is by eleven. Pets are not allowed, and extra-person charges may apply.
What is good to know
With no elevator, mobility is a consideration, so ask for a ground-floor room. Free Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and a wired connection in rooms, and there are laundry facilities, which helps on longer stays. Rates rise in the winter high season and holiday periods, so book early, and a package with flights can bring the price down.
Hurricane season runs from June to November, so check cancellation terms and consider travel insurance then. If you want the beach on your doorstep, look at the beachfront resorts instead, but if a short walk to the sand and a calmer resort suit you, this is a comfortable and sensible choice.
Why stay here
- ✓About 50 studios and condos
- ✓Two outdoor pools with free cabanas
- ✓Poolside bar and lounge
- ✓Pelican Bay Restaurant
- ✓Hot tub and spa
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Free self-parking and laundry facilities
- ✓A short walk to Grace Bay Beach
Good questions
Is it on the beach?+
It is in the Grace Bay area, with Grace Bay Beach and Princess Alexandra National Park about a four-minute walk away, according to the booking details. It is not directly on the sand.
How big are the rooms?+
Studios are about 550 square feet and sleep two, one-bedroom condos are about 1,100 square feet and sleep four, and two-bedroom condos are about 1,650 square feet and sleep six.
Is there an elevator or parking?+
There is no elevator, so ask for a ground-floor room if stairs are a problem. Free self-parking is provided.
