The Merricks Apartment

Bridgetown, Barbados, Caribbean Islands

About the Development

The luxury 5 star Merricks Beach Resort is situated in a stunning cliff top position in the south east of Barbados on the ruggedly beautiful Atlantic coast and enjoys spectacular panoramas forged over millions of years by the powerful Atlantic Ocean's winds and waves. Located in the parish of St Philip, 4km north of The Crane and next to Sam Lord’s Castle it’s just 20 minutes from the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.

The Merricks Beach Resort will become one of Barbados’s most luxurious, family-orientated 5 star resorts and will offer state-of-the-art accommodation and amenities including a world class spa. There is currently a shortage of this level of accommodation on the island.

It will be managed and maintained to the highest standard by world-class hotel company. They are confident in providing the highest standards of quality, style and comfort for guests. The resort will also benefit from the efficiency of their global booking system and established online presence which will ensure maximum occupancy throughout the year.

Several Environmental Impact Analysis projects are currently in progress to facilitate our application for planning approval. We already have the report and recommendations from a 3 month coastal study and proposal for creating a breakwater for the beach at Palmetto Bay to make a safe area for bathing.

We expect to receive full planning permission by the end of 2008 and to complete the resort by Christmas 2012.

Apartments, Cabanas, Plantation Villas and Palmetto Bay Suites

Located within the beautifully landscaped gardens of The Merricks, the villas and apartments are constructed to the highest specifications, using the best quality local materials – tiles, stone and timber from sustainable sources – to provide contemporary and spacious 5 star living accommodations.

All the villas and apartments are fully furnished with stylish, modern simplicity, featuring stone tile floors and hand crafted Caribbean mahogany furniture.

Island Spa Villas

Each of the luxurious villas will have its own private grounds and will be surrounded by channels of fresh water and tropical planting. Designed and built to the highest specification the villa will offer elegant and spacious accommodation.

The interior will combine oriental-style simplicity and contemporary luxury with air conditioning, a bar, a state-of-the-art media centre with a flat screen television plus an interactive entertainment system with internet access. Bathrooms will be elegantly appointed with a multi-spray shower and an outdoor rain-shower; beds will be large and sumptuous with crisp white bed linen.

The glass walls of the villa will slide back to provide an extended living area opening onto a terrace with a sunken double bath and an infinity-edge swimming pool. It will offer shade for a siesta, a massage or an intimate after dark dinner and will have parabolic speakers linked to the villa’s entertainment system.  

Amenities

• The Merricks Reception provides a concierge service for guests to arrange restaurant and spa bookings, taxis, sightseeing tours and water sports activities
• The Sports Academy offers expert cricket and tennis coaching for both children and adults
• The  Fitness Centre comprises a full range of cardiovascular and physical training equipment
• The Island Sanctuary Spa has indoor and outdoor treatment suites providing a range of massages, beauty treatments and holistic therapies
• The Merricks has several bars and restaurants offering guests a choice of cuisine and ranging from fine dining to casual eating whilst enjoying stunning views
• Several freshwater swimming pools, including a children's pool, are situated within the gardens, all with a concierge service for drinks and snacks
• The Piazza houses a café bar and restaurants as well as a collection of designer boutiques offering fashion, gifts and jewellery at tax-free prices

For Children

• The Kid's Club provides day care for young children with closely supervised, fun-filled activities, age appropriate toys, puzzles and games
• A baby-sitting service is available from 7pm until midnight
• The Teen Club allows young adults aged 13+ to enjoy their own lounge with an adjoining games room providing pool, table tennis, tabletop football and a jukebox