Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences
Retreat 26009 Barbados
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Escape the ordinary with a memorable getaway. Port Ferdinand, the luxury beach resort & residences in Barbados, combines beautiful beachside villas with exquisite amenities for an unforgettable experience. Each of the well-appointed suites has a spectacular view of the water and a hint of tropical flair to create the perfect ambiance in your holiday home. Relax as your personal concierge handles every detail of your trip from grocery shopping to dinner reservations at the on-site dining venues, Dockside at 13/59, QuarterDeck Restaurant, or refresh with a massage at the world-class Sandbox Tree Spa. Recharge on pristine beaches as you lounge by the sparkling turquoise seas. Our exclusive Port Ferdinand beach experience offers access to an impressive array of water sports and beach activities, perfect for winding down or getting your adrenaline pumping. From luxurious accommodation to unique dining experiences, everything you’ve ever dreamed of awaits you at Port Ferdinand Barbados.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Babysitting
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Personal trainer
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Diving
Mini golf
Snorkeling
Water sport equipment rentals
Billiards
Darts
Video game console
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Makeup services
Massage
Waxing services
24-hour security
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Minibar
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Used the restaurant as a non resident for the first time,the welcome sevice and drinks looking over the marina sets you up for the special food was excellent will be returning, with friends for cocktails,
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This place is breathtakingly beautiful. It has a very modern and clean look. The rooms were to die for! Nikki Beach was just a short walk away and the pool and resort grounds were immaculate. Although I did not use the spa during my stay I did tour it and it was absolutely beautiful. My villa was very open and it had such a calm and relaxing feel. Furnishings were all up to date and the shower and bathroom were my favorite. All of the employees around the property were nothing short of amazing. Would highly recommend this property and can’t wait to stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We used to have a home in Barbados so it is nice to return to catch up with friends. We are looking for a home from home and have tried several rentals since we sold but none are as nice, efficient and clean and well furnished as Port Ferdinand. This with an excellent fine dining restaurant and a lovely casual dock dining experience make it a current first choice. We would wish it was a little further south being slightly remote from our social centre in Holetown. But that is personal. This is a great spot and we will 100% return – probably this year. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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This place is unreal! Cant wait to go back. Great people, spectacular place- great little bar! Close to town for a fun time. Very intimate and private. Being there makes you feel like royalty. Rooms are beautiful.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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I went to Port Ferdinand today with some friends as I wanted to check it out with a view of using the facilities in the near future. I asked the security guard if we could quickly come inside and have a Look and he bluntly replied "no you can't" and walked away!!!! Now I don't have a problem if you have a policy of no admittance but I found this rude and not what I expect from such an establishment. I was given access for the same reason at Port St Charles and the Crane Hotel and met with friendly responses! Your security guard needs to do better... manners much to be desired!
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Geoff F, Manager at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences
Responded Aug 8, 2019
Hi Diana G, Thank you for your honest and valuable feedback. We are sorry to learn that your visit wasn't what you expected. We pride ourselves on customer service excellence and assure you that the matter will be further investigated and appropriately addressed to avoid a recurrence in the future. Our policy protects the privacy of our guests and homeowners, however, we do permit scheduled tours and there is public access to the Dockside at 13°/59° restaurant and The Sandbox Tree Spa. Our sincerest apologies once again and we hope that you reconsider another visit in the future. Yours sincerely, Alicia Griffith Group Marketing & PR Manager
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Accommodation is the BEST... beautifully furnished and very spacious. We booked a one bed apt.. we had 2 bathrooms, very large kitchen and dining room, utility and huge balcony. The furnishings were extremely nice and the whole place was immaculate. Our balcony overlooked the marina. Although when we stayed there, the resort was very quiet this suited us. The poolside bar was great, good quality food and the on site restaurant 13.59 was amazing... the chef there at the moment has a huge following in Barbados and consequently you probably need to book a table. My only criticism were the reception / concierge girls... could have been friendlier and more helpful but I think that is the Bajan way... like to pretend they are busy whilst surfing the internet!! My opining is that they were particularly lazy and wanted to do the absolute minimum for the guests. It was almost like a challenge to get them to do something. Anyway, we would definately return because the positives out weigh the negative …
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Geoff F, Manager at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences
Responded Apr 5, 2019
Dear Elaine Thank you for taking the time to review Port Ferdinand. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and we are pleased that you enjoyed our resort, the facilities and the restaurants on site. We apologize if your interaction with our concierge team was less than professional and we will seek to rectify this. Overall, we are glad that you have a memorable experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to Port Ferdinand in the near future. Kind Regards
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Very well appointed apartments , well furnished but with very little Caribbean about them. The buildings themselves overlook a nearly empty marina and are more Palm Beach than anything else. Half of this development has been built already some 2-3+ years but seemingly little has sold to date as prices are much too high. In the meantime the resort is renting out the apartments on short term lets to help with the cash flow. In many respects the resort offers a good alternative to Sandy Lane except for its location and the lack of a sandy beach just for residents - the only option being Nikki Beach which is not too far but if you are looking for a quiet day by the beach then this is not a good alternative. Speightstown while up and coming is some way removed from the platinum coast so a car rental is a must to move around the island. The only times we visited the resort was dead and there is very little to do immediately on site although there is a spa , yacht and motor boat rentals which are open to the general public. The whole concept appears to be geared to American and / or Canadian guests but Barbados is essentially a British island which means that sales of the apartments will not be easy unless prices drop quite dramatically. There is a good restaurant on site Dockside 1359 and also a snack bar for lunch and drinks run by Gilbert a friendly and efficient local.!! If you are visiting Barbados for a few days then Port Ferdinand is a good option but it is very quiet and there are a number of significant disadvantages compared to resorts along the west coast between there and Holetown and further south on the island.…
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: As far away from Nikki Beach as possible to avoid the noise and avoid the apartments just...
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The resort really isn't a resort, it is a first class condo. The condo itself was outstanding. it is well built, well maintained with top of the line finishes. There is no room service and unfortunately for us no grocery delivery was available the day we arrived. There is limited food and drink service available by the pool but only during the day. The restaurant at the Marina was top of the line and we found a few restaurants close by that were also excellent. All in all it is a very quiet well maintained property .
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Higher floor have better views
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We chose this resort for the quality of the accommodations and were not dissappointed. The room was luxurious, clean, and the all amenities were available. The kitchen was excellent. The staff were very helpful. Some have written about this resort being a bit of a distance from BridgeTown or other Barbados attractions and have mentioned cabs are expensive. They are expensive, however, if you are willing to take the bus you can go all of the way to BridgeTown for $1.00, max $2.00 if you grab one of the small white busses (we never waited more than 5 minutes for one) to Speighstown. The bus is an experience on its own. We enjoyed it. Ride the white bus to Speightstown and then transfer to the yellow bus to Bridgetown. The yellow bus is odd. Great music on the bus but really quite a quiet ride with everyone keeping to themself otherwise. We bused to Holetown and purchased groceries. The cab ride back was $25,00 U.S.. We also rented a car for one day and that worked out well also. Slight negatives: Nikki Beach Resort is a bit noisy in the early evening. Pounding loud music. You really can’t enjoy your deck until the sun goes down. Annoying buzzing kites all day long. You think I am picky, just wait. Again, they stop when the sun goes down. We would have liked the water taxi to run more often. Huge plus: We had a late flight. Our room was booked so we had to check out at noon. The resort, however, provided us a room to use to shower and change after an afternoon on the beach. Most resorts would not do this. Overall the resort was excellent. It is a place to enjoy your room, deck, drink some wine and spend time with whomever you are on holidays with. There is not really anything going on in the evenings here, but that is what we were looking for on this vacation,…
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: I doubt there are any bad rooms. All have a view of the port and I presume the Sea in the distance.
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Stayed at Port Ferdinand during the off season, they are luxury residences but you get all the services of staying at a luxury resort, the staff is very friendly and accommodating, they booked multiple reservations and coordinated cabs for us. The rooms are gorgeous, they are very large, there was just two of us and we had enough room for a family of 10. Walking distance to a beach with a nightclub, the beach was nice but the people that frequented there were loud. They have a free water taxi to the sister resort which is an incredible place to watch a sunset. The restaurant was under construction when we were there so we did not dine at Port Ferdinand. It is a little bit of a drive from anything though and cabs are expensive. The service by the pool is slow, would recommend ordering a second drink as soon as you get your first one. all in all a great stay and would recommend for anyone looking for a little secluded spot in Barbados…
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences
Which popular attractions are close to Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Nearby attractions include Welchman Hall Gully (4.7 miles), St. Nicholas Abbey (3.6 miles), and Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill (4.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a minibar, and air conditioning.
What food & drink options are available at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Conveniently located restaurants include Grandene's Bar & Bistro, Island Plates, and The Fish Pot.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and yoga classes during their stay.
Does Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences have airport transportation?
Yes, Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.