Holetown
in Saint James, Barbados

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.187 and -59.638 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 11' 12" and W -59° 38' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - BBD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:31 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Barbados
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 6:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.633 and 121.534 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Padajiri
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Barbados in Caribbean

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Barbados.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Barbados. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Holetown

Holetown in Saint James with it's 1,350 inhabitants is located in Barbados a little north of Bridgetown, the country's capital.

Local time in Holetown is now 07:31 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Barbados with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Holetown. The closest airport in Barbados is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Barbados is Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison in a distance of 84 mi (or 136 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Welchman Hall, Speightstown, Bridgetown, Greenland and Checker Hall. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Address
1,1 mi
PORTERS
Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mango Bay All Inclusive

Address
0,0 mi
2nd Street
BB24016 Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Sandpiper

Address
0,1 mi
HOLETOWN
24017 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Battaleys Mews

Address
0,2 mi
Mullins
BB24017 Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Address
1,7 mi
PAYNES BAY
BB24023 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Barbados Resort & Spa Adults Only - All Inclusive The Club

Address
0,7 mi
Vauxhall
Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE CLUB BARBADOS

Address
0,4 mi
VAUXHALL ST JAMES BB241
00000 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Coral Reef Club

Address
0,5 mi
ST. JAMES
24017 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lantana Resort

Address
2,0 mi
Weston
BB24017 Weston
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lantana Barbados Condos

Address
1,9 mi
Taylors Gap
Weston
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Boardwalk - Sunset Crest to Holetown Barbados

Published: February 03, 2010
Length: 50:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: robenyi12

Brand new boardwalk completed December 2009. The south end of the boardwalk is a 7 minute walk from our rental condo. See our other you tube videos.


Holetown after a rain

Published: September 24, 2008
Length: 13:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Erich Frederico Betz

Barbados (Caribe) - Holetown after a rain... (15th September 2008) "Enchente" em Holetown após chuva forte... (15 de setembro de 2008)


CP Unit - Holetown Festival

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 35:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Headley

Tuesday, 17th February, 2015.


Barbados Holiday 2013

Published: August 02, 2013
Length: 22:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tatti2712

Holiday video by 4 sisters (and friends!) to On Top Of The World by Imagine Dragons :) Created using Video Star.


Barbados Bicycle cam # 16 [Holetown]

Published: October 28, 2010
Length: 21:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: William Neblett


Girls singing at Lexy Piano Bar

Published: July 30, 2009
Length: 02:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Erich Frederico Betz

Girls singing "I want to dance with somebody!" at Lexy Piano Bar. Holetown, Barbados. 2009. Garotas cantando no bar Lexy em Holetown, Barbados, Caribe.


Releasing of Hawksbill Sea Turtle hatchlings

Published: September 05, 2009
Length: 05:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Erich Frederico Betz

Barbados (Caribe) 2009 - Releasing of Hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings in front of Discovery Bay Hotel, Holetown. Soltura de filhotes de tartaruga de pente em frente ao Hotel Discovery Bay...


Tania and Nick - Wedding Video - Barbados Oct 18th 2013

Published: November 02, 2013
Length: 53:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PBS Luxury Travel Series


Barbados Fishing

Published: February 25, 2008
Length: 27:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishbarbadosnet

I fish in Barbados a few times a year and after many dissapointing trips on expensive cabin cruisers find it best to fish with the local fisherman who are inexpensive and very friendly. I always...


Barbados Hotels: Beach Apartment ID #55

Published: February 08, 2010
Length: 17:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: StayingWithUs

About this property..There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, Cable Tv, Air Condition & more Located Holetown Beach, West Coast, St. James, Barbados Weblink: http://www.st...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Holetown

Holetown (formerly St. James Town), is a small town located in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. Holetown is located in the parish of Saint James on the sheltered west coast of the island.

Located at 13.1833, -59.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1627, Populated places in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Former national capitals

Saint James, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint James Area:31 km² (12 sq. mi. ) Largest City:Holetown Population (2008 est. ):25,110 inhab. Population Density:810 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats3 Map Parishes of Barbados The parish of Saint James ("St. James") is an area located in the western central part of the country of Barbados. Increasingly St. James is being known as the playground of the rich and famous, and a haven for sun-starved tourists. In local colloquium, St.

Located at 13.2167, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barbados, Saint James, Barbados

Sandy Lane (resort)

Sandy Lane is a luxury five star beach-front resort situated close to Holetown and Paynes Bay, in Saint James on the island-nation of Barbados. Sandy Lane was first opened in 1961 after Ronald Tree, a former British politician, had an idea to build a luxury hotel and golf course on what was an old sugar plantation named 'Sandy Lane'. In 1998, after being put up for sale by Granada plc, a group of five Irish businessmen including J. P. McManus, Dermot Desmond and John Magnier, bought the hotel.

Located at 13.1751, -59.6323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Resorts in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Golf clubs and courses in Barbados, Hotels in Barbados

Paynes Bay, Barbados

Paynes Bay sometimes called the "Platinum Coast" is located on the west coast of Barbados. Many locals believe that it is one of the island's best swimming beaches for both the calm seas of the Caribbean (in comparison to the strong south or east coast surf) and the colorful neighborhood. In recent years, Paynes Bay has experienced significant development, most recently by various foreign speculators who are in the process of constructing condominiums along the bay.

Located at 13.1667, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of Barbados, Beaches of Barbados

Sharon Moravian Church

Sharon Moravian Church is in the south of the centrally located Saint Thomas parish in Barbados. It was built in 1799 at the behest of missionaries. The missionaries were from the Moravian Church, which originated in the Czech provinces of Bohemia and Moravia. In 1732, the church launched a global mission, going first to the Caribbean.

Located at 13.1518, -59.6007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint Thomas, Barbados, Church buildings in the Caribbean, Congregations of the Eastern West Indies Province of the Moravian Church, Places of worship in Barbados

Bellairs Research Institute

The Bellairs Research Institute, located on the Caribbean island of Barbados, was founded in 1954 as a field-station for McGill University. Initial funding was from a bequest by British naval commander, Carlyon Bellairs, for whom the institute is named. Bellairs is located in Holetown, next to Folkstone Park, steps away from the beach. Initially founded as a marine biology field station, it is also currently used for undergraduates to partake in a Barbados Field Study Semester (BFSS).

Located at 13.1919, -59.6406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
McGill University, Canada–Caribbean relations, Barbados–Canada relations, Saint James, Barbados, Education in Barbados, Oceanographic institutions, Marine biology

Queen's College (Barbados)

Queen's College was established as a result of the recommendation of an Education Commission whose report suggested that Barbados required a first grade school for girls. The school focused on academic excellence and its mandate was to produce an education for girls similar to that in the top educational institutions in Great Britain. The school commenced operation at Constitution Road on January 29, 1883 with thirty-three female students. Their ages ranged from three to nineteen.

Located at 13.1456, -59.6239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Universities and colleges in the Caribbean

Fairmont Royal Pavilion (Resort)

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a hotel in St. James, Barbados. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion is an adult oriented resort, and the hotel does not accept children under the age of 13 years between November to April inclusive each year.

Located at 13.2028, -59.6405 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hotels in Barbados, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Hotels established in 1987


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
The Hole, Holetown