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Sea Breeze Beach House - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, 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 at the rear of Mahogany Lounge.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the main reception area, in Mahogany Lounge, Flying Fish Bar area, Driftwood, Tipsy Beach Bar, Starfish, and Sea Fan.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the spa corridor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the beach, at the Mahogany terrace seating and in front of the Flying Fish Bar area.

Pools (Adult, Family and Lap)

  • Pool 1 View
    • There is step-free level access to the adult pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 3 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: jacuzzis and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • There is step-free level access to the family pool.
    • 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 3 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails 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 children's pool and a bar.
  • Pool 3 View
    • There is step-free level access to the lap pool.
    • 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 handrail on the left going down.
    • 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: a bar.
    • There are 2 steps to access the jacuzzi area.

Drift Spa Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the right towards the adult pool area on exiting the Driftwood Lobby.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 8cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a stepped approach to the Spa.
  • Room visits from the therapists can be arranged.

Drift Spa

  • About View
    • The spa is located to the right hand side of the Driftwood adult pool area on leaving the Driftwood Lobby.
    • Facilities available include; a treatment room.
    • 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.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • 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 67cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 183cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Drift Spa Standard Changing Room

  • The changing room surveyed is located in the spa corridor.
  • The distance from the spa entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room 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 changing room.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 8cm step to access the shower tray.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable 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.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the rear of the Driftwood Lobby.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow openings.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some 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 no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Mahogany Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of Mahogany Lounge.
    • The distance from the Mahogany Lounge entrance is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 259cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 59cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 76cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.