Situated in the island chain of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Palm Island is located on its own private 100-acre island hideaway at the end of the Windward Island group of the Eastern Caribbean. The resort is accessible via the hotel's launch from Union Island, which is about a 10-minute ride. There are daily flights from Barbados to Union Island.
The magical islands of the Grenadines. A part of the world where time is suspended, waters are clear and the beaches are dazzling white. In this mystical strand of jewels lies the gem of Palm Island. A paradise where tranquility is a state of mind and guests have the opportunity to do as little or as much as they please.
- Hotel Information
- Hotel Amenities
- Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
- Food and Beverage Outlets
- Add-On Package (Action & Adventure 12)
- Add-On Package (Free Wedding 12)
- Add-On Package (Pampered & Indulged 12)
- Add-On Package (Renewal of Vows 12)
- Add-On Package (Romance & Private 12)
- Specialty Package (All Inclusive 12)
- Miscellaneous Information
- Bicycles
- Entertainment (nightly)
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Games (table)
- Hiking
- Kayaks
- Ping Pong
- Running Track/Path
- Sailing
- Sailing ($)
- Snorkeling
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
Internet Access Complimentary wireless internet access on a provided computer. Guests with their own laptops can connect in the satellite TV lounge, in or near the library and pool. ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• 2012
• No children under the age of 16 years are permitted 01/03/12-04/14/12.
• For all other dates children under the age of 16 years are permitted and are charged at the adult rate.
Maximum Occupancy:
• 2012 (revised) Palm View - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Beachfront - 2 adults. Island Loft - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (sharing king bed). Suite - 3 adults.** Two Bedroom Villa - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Please Note (**) Third adult will be accommodated using a rollaway in this category.
Palm View, (approximately 560 sq. ft.) Set slightly back in the gardens. These accommodations all feature sitting areas and private furnished terraces overlooking either the pool or the garden. Features include a king-size bed (tub and a separate shower) or two queen beds (double shower only), and air conditioning. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. View: Garden or Pool.
Beachfront, (approximately 450 sq. ft.) These cottages are housed in ten separate buildings on the beach, all with furnished private terraces with direct ocean views and one building set slightly back in the gardens still with an ocean view. Features include king-size beds and bathrooms with shower only and air conditioning. Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Ocean.
Suite, (approximately 560 sq. ft.) These rooms are housed in a two-story building set right on the ocean. Features include king beds, a small sitting area, a double shower and large soaking tub, and a covered furnished terrace or balcony, and air conditioning.
• Bedding: 1 king bed.
Island Loft, (approximately 514 sq. ft.) Three of the island lofts are perched above the ground on stilts, set back from the beach amid lush gardens with two queen-size beds,sitting areas, deep-soaking tubs, separate showers, portable air conditioning, private terraces and ocean views. Two lofts are set right on the beach feature king-size beds, deep-soaking tubs and separate showers, portable air conditioning, private terraces and views that look across the water toward the Tobago Cays. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. View: Ocean.
Two Bedroom Villa, (Southern Cross) (approximately 4000 sq. ft.) Adults only. A two bedroom master villa set up on the cliffs with four timber decks with stellar water views and traditional open air Caribbean living; complete with its own private infinity-edge swimming pool. Bedding: 2 king beds. View: Ocean.
Three Bedroom Villa(*), (Seafeather) (approximately 4000 sq. ft.) A three bedroom villa with entertaining patios that are literally on the water's edge of Palm Island's northern beach. Bedding: 1 king bed or 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds.
Additional Accommodation Details:
• Accommodations are appointed with custom bamboo furnishings, woven rattan ceilings, louvered-windows, and rich, subtle fabrics, cotton bathrobes, mini-fridges with complimentary soft drinks, quality teas, in room safes, hair dryers, tea kettles and coffee makers.
Additional Villa Details:
• Luxurious new villas with living room, dining area, full kitchen, each bedroom features in-suite marble bathrooms with spacious step-in showers. Terraces overlooking the ocean. The kitchen is lightly stocked with coffee and tea amenities, cereal, fresh fruit, snacks, 2 bottle of champagne, beer, spirits, soft drinks, phones, private golf cart, satellite TV and DVD.
* Please Note - Important Notation * There are no televisions or telephones in the Palm View, Beachfront, Suite and Island Loft accommodations. TV viewing is available in a designated public area only. Worldwide telephone and fax facilities are available but not in the guestrooms. Please advise all agents/guests accordingly.
(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.
All accommodations include: bathrobes, safe (in accommodation), balcony or terrace, room service, turndown service, bath amenities and mini refrigerator.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Royal Palm Restaurant, Open air dining pavilion which features European cuisine with a West Indies infusion. Caribbean barbecue every Friday night. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sunset Grill(*), The Island's more relaxed venue. Open daily for lunch and dinner in season. Special themed evenings are scheduled weekly in the lower season. Serving a West Indies cuisine and international lighter fare offerings.
(*) Denotes reservation is required.
Dress Code Information:
• Day time:
• In the restaurants, shoes must be worn and bathing suits should be covered and dry.
Evening Time (after 6:30pm):
• Royal Palm Restaurant and Sunset Grille and Bar: Resort Island Casual. Long pants, stylish jeans, dresses, skirts and dress shorts are permitted. Dress shoes and dress sandals are allowed (No flip flops or tennis shoes in the evening). Short or long sleeved shirts (no t-shirts or tank top/sleeveless shirts).
ACTION & ADVENTURE PACKAGE 2012
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Day trip to St. Vincent with private guided tour of the historical and cultural island attractions
• Roundtrip airfare to St. Vincent
• Two matching Palm Island logo shirts
FREE WEDDING PACKAGE 2012 This is a complimentary wedding package, valid for stays of 7 nights or more. For stays of less than 7 nights this package can be purchased for an additional cost.
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Personal wedding consultant
• Government fees, registrar cost and ceremony charges
• Marriage Officiant
• Certified copy of marriage license
• Decorated site for wedding ceremony
• Bouquet of flowers for the bride
• Boutonniere for the groom
• One-tier wedding cake
• One bottle of champagne
• All taxes and gratuities relating to above
Please Note:
• Valid categories: Island Loft or Villa.
• The wedding ceremony is performed on Palm Island; however, a trip to St. Vincent is required to secure proper legal documentation. Air transportation round-trip to St. Vincent and applicable airport transfers are not included in the wedding package for the bride, groom and marriage officer. An additional cost will therefore apply and must be paid locally.
• Taxi chaperone $25.00 per hour.
• All weddings are on a request only basis and can not be confirmed until the Time and Date has been confirmed by Elite Island Resorts.
Waiting time and legal proceedings:
• A full 48-hour waiting time is required before legal proceedings can begin.
• Couples must fly to the main island of St. Vincent for the day to attend the Ministry of Legal Affairs and complete and sign a declaration stating that the information they are giving is correct.
• Please note the Ministry is not open on weekends or public holidays.
• If there is any doubt as to either person's single status, it may be necessary to swear an affidavit before a solicitor, which is at an additional cost.
PAMPERED & INDULGED PACKAGE 2012
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Champagne in bed
• Soothing 1 hour couples aromatherapy massage
• A His/Hers treatment of choice (manicure, pedicure or facial)
• Two matching Palm Island bath robes
RENEWAL OF VOWS PACKAGE 2012 This package is complimentary when staying a minimum of 7 nights or longer in a Island Loft or Villa category.
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Services of a wedding coordinator
• Decorated site for nuptials
• Marriage Officer
• Cake
• Commemorative Certificate
• Champagne
ROMANCE & PRIVATE PACKAGE 2012
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Romantic champagne sunset cruise. Private cruise can be arranged at additional cost.
• Private beach picnic lunch with wine.
• Candle lit dinner served at the Heart on the Beach.
• Two matching Palm Island logo shirts.
ALL INCLUIVE PACKAGE 2012
Booking Dates: 06/15/2011 - 01/02/2013 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 01/02/2013
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• All beverages (name-brand liquors, afternoon tea, house wine by the glass, Caribbean beers, tropical coolers and soft drinks by the glass)
• Non-motorized watersports (windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, catamarans)
• Day light tennis
• Use of freshwater swimming pool
• Horseshoes and shuffleboard
• All tips, taxes and service charges
Package inclusions are subject to change.
General
• Please advise clients of the fact that guest rooms do not have televisions or telephones. Television viewing is available in a designated public areas only.
• Worldwide telephone and fax facilities are available.
Dress Code
• Please advise clients of Palm Island the resort's dress code. In the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits covered. After 6:30pm, men wear shirts with collars and short or long sleeves (no t-shirts or tank tops), slacks. Tailored Bermuda-length shorts are allowed for men in summer season; and women wear dresses, skirts, slacks, culottes or tailored Bermuda- length shorts (no "short shorts" or cutoffs). No jeans for men or women in the evenings.
Luggage
• Allowance of 1 standard piece of hang luggage per passenger not to exceed 13 lbs.
• Free Checked baggage allowance will be one (1) bag per passenger not to exceed 44 lbs
• A second checked bag not to exceed 44 lbs will be US $50 per passenger
• A third checked bag not to exceed 44 lbs will be US $100.00 per passenger
• The maximum number of checked bags allowed per passenger will be 3 bags
Late Luggage Due to the limitations of inter-island flights, there is the possibility that a guest's luggage may not arrive at Palm Island at the same time the guest arrives. Therefore, we require the Operator to notify all guests booked at Palm Island that they should pack a carry on bag with a change of clothes and necessary toiletries in the event their checked luggage does not arrive at Palm Island until the following day.
Passport Requirements
• US Citizens traveling to and from the Caribbean require a valid passport to regain entry into the United States.
Free Ferry Transfer:
• Transfers from Union/Palm Island/Union are included in rates. Guests are greeted at Union Airport and escorted to Union Island Ferry dock for free ferry transfers to Palm Island. Transfers available daily from Palm Island to Union Island. Please advise guests to check front desk for scheduled times.
Air Transfer for 2012 Palm Island will book the Barbados flight, arrival and departure details must be noted on original reservation request along with the final manifest lists. Palm Island will book the best connecting flights from BGI to international services.
A Palm Island representative will meet and assist guests upon arrival into Barbados. Guests will NOT clear customs in Barbados, but will proceed to the inter-island flight desk. All luggage will be collected and transferred to the Union Island flight. Guests will clear customs on Union Island flight and proceed to the boat jetty for the transfer to Palm Island (transfer is included).
Palm Island will advise all guests of their departure time from Palm Island on the homeward journey and will be transferred to the airport by Palm Island personnel.
Please Note:
• Arrivals: Latest arrival time into Barbados is 4:00pm.
• Failure to arrive for check in at this time results in an overnight hotel supplement in Barbados and clients will be booked onto next available flight. Charges for flights may apply to missed connections. Palm Island cannot be held accountable for any charges incurred by missed connections due to incoming international services. Amendments to flights may incur additional charges.
• On Return: Earliest departure from Barbados is 1:00pm.
• The roundtrip air transfer service is available at an additional cost.
Destination Information - Important
• Please advise all clients traveling to Barbados:
• That the wearing of camouflage or military apparel is illegal, and clothing will be confiscated and persons will be charged accordingly.
