The Rockley Barbados
Everything You Need To KnowGreetings from your friends at The Rockley! Your stay is an immersion in Bajan culture that simply can’t be bought — here’s what you need to know before you head our way.
- TOURISM FUND
Please note an optional donation to the Tourism Fund of Barbados will be applied to your account of US$1 per day which allows guests "give back" to the island in a direct and meaningful way. This donation is at the discretion of the guest and can be accepted or declined at check out. For more information on the tourism fund please visit BHTA Tourism Fund.
http://www.bhta.org/ - DEPOSIT POLICY
For guests who have booked direct with us the following deposit policies are applicable. - REFUNDABLE POLICY
A three night deposit is required to secure your reservation, with the balance of payment to be made upon check in to Sea Breeze Beach House. - NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY
Full payment is required in order to secure your reservation, and this payment is non-refundable, non-modifiable and non-transferable.
For guests that have booked through a third party travel agent or tour operator, please contact them directly to confirm their deposit policies. - ROOM & BED REQUEST POLICY
Please note room requests and bedding requests are not guaranteed, however we will do our best to try and accommodate their request. Please send your requests to stay@therockleybarbados.com. - PACK FOR A PURPOSE
Click here. We are committed to being a responsible corporate and community citizen and are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few kilos of space in your suitcase and bring supplies for the less fortunate you'll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local children and families. On arrival just hand over the supplies to us and we will deliver them to the Charity on your behalf. Please click here to see what supplies are needed for our project. - DEPOSIT BY CREDIT CARD
Please note that the credit card used to make the booking and pay any deposits must be presented at the time of check-in with proof of ID (both photographic and signature). - GUEST INCIDENTAL AUTHORIZATION POLICY
There is a mandatory incidental deposit taken at check in by either credit card or via a cash deposit. Guests are recommended to activate signing privileges by allowing a deposit of US$250.00 to be authorized on their card or they can decline this service and deposit a fixed amount of US$250 in cash. All unused amounts of the deposit will be refunded on departure. - GOVERNMENT ROOM LEVY
As of July 1st, 2018, there is a mandatory room rate levy required to be payable on departure which is US$9.63 per bedroom per night. For 2 bedroom suites, this charge is US$19.25 per night. - EARLY CHECK-OUT POLICY
If a guest wishes to check out from the hotel early, the refund will be based on the total stayed room nights plus 3 used nights. The balance of the reservation will be refunded to the guest, if the reservation was made directly with the hotel. If this was done through a tour operator, then the refund will be done through the tour operator. - SMOKING POLICY
All areas of the hotel are non-smoking, this includes in all rooms and suites, balconies, corridors, public areas, restaurant and bars. Failure to comply will result in a US$250 charge to your guest account. There is a designated smoking area at the hotel. - TOURISM FUND
Please note an optional donation to the Tourism Fund of Barbados will be applied to your account of US$1 per day which allows guests "give back" to the island in a direct and meaningful way. This donation is at the discretion of the guest and can be accepted or declined at check out. For more information on the tourism fund please visit BHTA Tourism Fund.
http://www.bhta.org/index.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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We accept VISA, Mastercard and Amex for payment on your travel plan. The credit card will be charged according to the payment instructions on your reservation.
The official currency of Barbados is Barbadian dollars and we can facilitate foreign currency exchange to Barbadian dollars at the Front Desk of the hotel.
Please remember to notify all of your issuing banks (ATM and Credit Card) that you'll be travelling to Barbados and the dates you'll be travelling on before you leave to ensure access to your funds readily.
- Check-in at The Rockley is 4pm and Check-out is at 11 am.
- Luggage and large items may be stored in our luggage room if you arrive prior to check-in.
- Early Check Ins/Outs are subject to availability and may incur an additional cost.
Resort and sports attire is appropriate throughout the day. We request a cover-up and shoes (flip flops) in the Reception and Dinning Room.
The climate in Barbados is tropical with temperatures ranging from 25 – 30 degrees Celsius/77 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. In the islands there are two seasons: Wet and Dry.
The Wet Season is from June through November, and the dry season is from December through May.
Brief heavy showers are common throughout the year. We call that Liquid Sunshine.
Barbados is rarely affected by severe weather due to its geographic location. The island is situated to the far east of the Caribbean Sea, in the southeastern part of the West Indies. This positioning places Barbados outside of the main hurricane belt. However, guests are advised to have comprehensive travel insurance in place for such unexpected circumstances.
In the event of an official severe weather system warning/watch issued for or by the island of Barbados resulting in closed airports or cancelled flights:
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For guests who are unable to arrive in Barbados due to either airport closure or flight cancellations, they can make a ONE TIME date change & rebook at no additional charge (subject to availability). Guests opting to fully cancel their holiday and not rebook will result in full cancellation penalties. Please liaise with your travel agent or the tour operator, or contact us directly at stay@therockleybarbados.com
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Guests who are currently on property and unable to depart due to airport closure and/or flight cancellations can extend their stay at a distressed rate. Please contact the reservations team at stay@therockleybarbados.com
Unfortunately, we do not have an ATM located on property. However, the closest ATM is located in Quayside Center next door, which is a quick 2 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
The closest from the hotel is St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church, BB 15042
MASS TIMES
Sunday Vigil Mass (Saturday): 6:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday: 6:30 AM
Saturday & Holidays: 7:00 AM
Email: stdominicbb@gmail.com
There are a few regulations concerning age which are strictly enforced.
Minimum age requirements at The Rockley:
- To reserve a room ~ 18 years or older
- To drink alcohol ~ 18 years or older
- To use the pool, persons under 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult.
Yes, there is complimentary parking available at the hotel for guests.
Tap water is safe to drink in Barbados as the island is limestone based and this acts as a natural filter.
The occupancy of the Junior Suite is 2 adults & 1 child or 3 adults, and the One Bedroom Suite is 2 adults & 2 children or 4 adults. The occupancy of the Two Bedroom Suite is 6 adults & 2 children.
Complimentary cots can be requested in advance of your stay through stay@therockleybarbados.com. Please note we are unable to place additional beds in the rooms outside of the cots.
All public areas are completely wheelchair accessible, and we strive to provide the best for all our Rockley guests. While the hotel does not have any specific handicap rooms, the showers are walk-in and we provide handicap shower chairs for guests on request. Please contact us directly to see how we can make your stay more comfortable.
The resort has a voltage capacity of 110V for U.S. and Canadian electric razors, hair dryers and other standard electrical equipment used in guest rooms. All European appliances require an adapter.
With our fabulous array of amenities, guests can receive gift baskets such as champagne, floral arrangements or specialty food items. For a full list of gifts please contact us at guestservices@therockleybarbados.com.
We do have laundry facilities on some floors. Please provide your own laundry soap. More information can be obtained at the Front Desk regarding this service.
Yes, we do offer babysitting services at The Rockley. For more information on rates please contact guestservices@therockleybarbados.com.
Casual attire is appropriate throughout the day. Shoes and cover-ups are required in the lobby and in the restaurant.
When travelling to The Rockley confirm your flights into Barbados Grantley Adams International. The airport code is BGI. The following direct flights are offered:
USA
- John F. Kennedy Airport – Twice Daily
- Miami International Airport – Twice Daily
- Fort Lauderdale Airport – Daily
CANADA
- YYZ Airport - Once Daily
- Montreal International Airport – Once Daily in Winter
UNITED KINGDOM
- Manchester International Airport – daily
- London Gatwick International Airport – multiple airlines daily
- London Heathrow International Airport – Select flights
SOUTH AMERICA
- Panama – twice per week
Transfers to and from the resort are offered on our website or by contacting stay@therockleybarbados.com. Taxis are also readily available at Barbados Grantley Adams Airport. The Rockley is approximately a 20 minute drive from the airport.