COVID 19 Update
Should you or anyone in your traveling party be diagnosed with COVID 19 prior to the start of your holiday. Ocean Hotels agrees to extend your booking to future dates subject to availability and season, provide a credit note for any unused days or cancel without penalty. Additionally, this will also be applicable if your country of origin or Barbados prohibits travel or if your flight is canceled or changed. Medical or Airline documentation must be provided. Should you test positive prior to returning to your home country you may be able to remain on the property to isolate in your room (if asymptomatic and with Ministry of Health approval), a special distressed rate will apply past your original departure date. Terms and Conditions apply.
BORDER UPDATE
Please ensure that you are aware of the Barbados travel protocols and ensure that you monitor them regularly in case of any changes. These were put in place to ensure that both citizens and visitors alike can StaySafe. Please click on the button below to find the most up to date copy of the requirements, along with the link to the ED card which must be completed prior to arrival and some useful FAQs.Barbados Government TRAVEL Protocols
APPROVED HOTEL PROTOCOLS
We are happy to advise that Sea Breeze Beach House has been inspected by the Ministry of Health and has been approved as a ‘Designated and Approved Hotel' to accept guests from high-risk countries.
New protocols for travellers have been in effect from May 25, 2022 and the following applies to:
VACCINATED TRAVELLERS
Fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to take a pre-flight COVID test to enter Barbados.
Fully vaccinated guests arriving at the hotel will have full access to all resort amenities including the beach and can enjoy free movement on the island from the day of their arrival.
Important
Fully Vaccinated means: A person who has received both shots of any vaccine listed on the approved list of vaccines or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and 14 days have passed before arriving on the island. Any party of persons composed of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated or non-fully vaccinated persons travelling together will be treated as non-vaccinated in keeping with the national protocols. Children will be deemed the same status as their parents.
UNVACCINATED TRAVELLERS AFTER JUNE 1
Unvaccinated travellers are required to have a negative pre-flight test within three days prior to arrival in Barbados, they are also required to take a rapid antigen test on arrival at the airport. Once the result is negative, they are allowed to continue to the hotel for their stay.
As of June 1st they will no longer be required to quarantine in their rooms on arrival at the hotel and will have full access to all resort amenities including the beach and can enjoy free movement on the island from the day of their arrival.
CHANGES TO GENERAL HOTEL SERVICES
Due to current occupancies and protocols all restaurants will not be open every night however, a selection of dinner menus from all our restaurants will be available on rotation throughout your stay.
Our housekeeping service has returned to daily service and Turn Down service is available on request. Staff are not permitted to be in the room when guests are present.
Guests should also note that the hotel operation and its implementation of the hotel's COVID protocols are guided by the Ministry of Health of Barbados, and services may be affected due to mandatory government policies. We apologize in advance for any disappointment caused due to any disruption of our services but will endeavor to provide the highest level of service possible through this difficult time.
Guests are required to ensure that they maintain physical distancing, wear masks when in enclosed areas public areas, and wash or sanitize their hands regularly.
ADVANCED CHECK IN
We strongly advise all guests to complete their check-in form in advance to ensure an expedited check-in with reduced contact. Prior to arrival. please complete this form https://www.seabreezebarbados.com/advance-check-in and read our StaySafe protocols which are available on this page.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR STAY
As of June 1, 2022 the following will be in effect:
STAFF
All staff working in the operations of the hotels are fully vaccinated or are required to present a negative PCR test result weekly.
GUESTS
Vaccinated guests may be asked to produce their valid vaccinated certificate but require no testing to enter the property.Both local and international unvaccinated guests must produce a negative Rapid Antigen test certificate taken not more than 24 hours before check-in.
Children 17 and under will follow the protocol of their parents or accompanying adults.
COVID TESTING:
For your convenience, PCR testing can be arranged on-site at the hotel using this link https://www.barbadoscovidlab.com/ocean-hotels . The cost of the PCR test is US $130 per person. Test results will be guaranteed within 24 Hours but are usually returned within 12 hours..The cost of an Antigen test is US $60 (Results 1 - 4 hours). Should the time not be convenient you may also choose other locations on the island (transport not included).DEPARTURE: Please check your countries requirements for re-entering your country.
STAYSAFE - Our COVID19 Protocols
Committing to the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitization and disinfection, we've created our new StaySafe health and safety protocols specifically in response to the COVID-19 situation and in line with all National and Regional Protocols. You can be sure you can StaySafe with us, and that we always have the safety of our team members and our guest's top of mind at all times. Please read carefully prior to arrival. Please read our Sea Breeze Beach House StaySafe Protocols prior to arrival.StaySafe Protocols
Whether you have an existing booking with us or are looking to book in the future we understand that so much is uncertain right now and to help we have created the most flexible booking conditions possible with modification or cancellation allowed up to 7 days before your check in date with a full refund. Terms and Conditions apply.
When booking direct you could benefit from some extra savings by paying for your holiday in full at the time of booking. You would still benefit from the flexible booking conditions so it's a WIN-WIN deal! Applicable for 2022 bookings only.
Please click the below button for a list of testing clinics provided by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. These details were current on the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Ocean Hotels has no affiliation with these clinics and are providing the details for information only and are not providing recommendations. Opening hours may vary over the festive period.
