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Beach View Hotel & Villas - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Paynes Bay, St. James, Barbados

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the hotel reception lobby.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the main hotel reception area.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located near to the classic accommodation properties.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located at the luxury villas pool area.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right of the hotel reception lobby.
    • There are showers for each pool, close to poolside areas.

West, East, Kid's and Main Pools

  • Pool 1 View
    • The West pool is located to the rear of the Passion Fruit property.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all areas of this pool.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests, sun loungers and high stools.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • There is uneven grassed access from the ground floor of the Passion Fruit property.
    • Access into the water is via 5 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps have some clear markings.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The East pool is located at the front of the Sugar Apple Cafe.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 5 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.
  • Pool 3 View
    • The kid's pool is located to the rear of the Avocado, Seagrape and Carambola properties, and to the side of the Paw Paw property.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the area between the kid's pool, main pool and the pool terrace.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 2 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
  • Pool 4 View
    • The Main Pool is located to the rear of the Avocado, Seagrape and Carambola properties, and to the side of the Paw Paw property.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the pool terrace.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 8 steps.
    • There is a handrail on the right going down.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a children's pool and poolside showers.

Spa

  • About View
    • The spa is located off the Sugar Apple Cafe area.
    • Facilities available include; a gym, a changing room and treatment rooms.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
    • The spa has 1 floor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Seating available in the building includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 189cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Additional Facilities View
    • Hair and nail salons are also available.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the right of the main hotel reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • Step-free access to the gym is at the rear of the Sugar Apple Cafe.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is an outdoor covered terrace area which is used for floor exercises.
  • The terrace is accessed via double sliding doors.
  • The approach to the terrace doors is via narrow walkways between the equipment.

Standard Changing Room (Spa)

  • The changing room surveyed is located within the nail salon.
  • The distance from the spa entrance is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard shower, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is also a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
  • There is a shower in the changing room.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (West Pool)

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located to the left end of the pool (shallow end).
  • The distance from the pool is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are not ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.