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Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

End of Belair Road, Long Bay, St Philip, Barbados

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 8 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in cubicles within the male and female standard toilets in: Building 3 (Lantern), the spa, the tennis courts, Castle View Restaurant, the Ballroom and the conference facilities.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in Building 3 (Lantern), the fitness centre, the spa, the tennis courts, Castle View Restaurant, the Ballroom and the conference facilities.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on level 0 of Building 3 (Lantern).
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the spa and at the tennis courts.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female standard toilets on levels 0 and 1 of Building 3 (Lantern).
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located at poolside.

Resort Pools (Lantern and Castle View)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The Lantern pool (upper level) is located outside the Mediterranean Kitchen Restaurant to the rear of Building 3 (Lantern).
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the bridge over the pool and 4 poster beds for relaxation.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 4 steps.
    • There is a handrail that switches sides.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The Lantern pool (lower level) is located next to the Lantern Bar, to the rear of Building 3 (Lantern).
    • Access to this pool from the upper level pool is via a ramp with a slight gradient or 5 steps.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 5 steps.
    • There is a handrail that switches sides.
    • 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: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 3 View
    • The Castle View pool is located in the grounds of the resort, outside Building B1 (Earth).
    • 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.
    • The pool has step-free access via ramp.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.

Resort Pools (Sam Lord's and Kid's)

  • Pool 1 View
    • Sam Lord's pool is located outside Building 5, next to Sam Lord's Grill.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • The pool has step-free access via ramp.
    • There are no handrails for the ramp.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The Kid's pool is next to Sam Lord's pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 3 steps.
    • There are no handrails for the steps.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

Fitness Centre

  • The gym is located in an outbuilding, just outside the main resort entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a medium 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 may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Fitness Centre - Exercising Room

  • The room is located in the Fitness Centre.
  • The distance from the Fitness Centre entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a 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.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Fitness Centre)

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located in the Fitness Centre.
  • The distance from the Fitness Centre entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a second door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Tennis Courts

  • The tennis court facility is located in the resort grounds, near the car parks.
  • There is step-free access via a slope to this area.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Facilities in this area include: tennis courts and changing rooms.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There is a short steep threshold leading out to the tennis courts from the changing room area.

Standard Changing Rooms (Tennis Courts)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to either side as you enter the tennis courts facility.
  • The distance from the facility entrance is 5m.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a standard toilet and a wash basin.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • There is also a mirror and a shelf in the room.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is 1.5cm lipped threshold leading into the changing rooms.
  • The changing rooms are split into 2 rooms; the locker rooms and the toilets, including a cubicle with adaptations.
  • Both rooms have the same types of door.
  • The male and female changing rooms are identical in layout.

Toilet with Adaptations (Tennis Courts - Male - No Transfer Space)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the tennis court changing rooms.
    • The distance from the changing room entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist 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 142cm (width) x 252cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 55cm 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 85cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • The is a similar cubicle in the female standard changing room.

Island Essence Spa Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the spa building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Island Essence Spa

  • About View
    • The spa is located in an outbuilding, just outside the main resort entrance.
    • Facilities available include; a swimming pool, treatment rooms, changing rooms and a toilet with adaptations.
    • The spa has 1 floor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the swimming pool and cabana area.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: armchairs, sofas and relaxation beds.
    • 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 116cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the lowered section is 65cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low 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: armchairs and sofas.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • There are 4 treatment rooms inside the spa.
    • The Sugarcane Oasis room was surveyed.
    • There is also a wheel-in shower room within the Sugarcane Oasis treatment room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a medium 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 at a fixed height.
    • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Additional Facilities View
    • There are 2 cabanas in the pool area which are also used for giving treatments.

Island Essence Spa - Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The spa pool is accessed via the main relaxation area.
    • There is a 3cm lipped threshold in the door leading out to the pool.
    • There is then either a short ramp with a steep gradient or a single 14cm step to access the main pool area.
    • This is an outdoor relaxation pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers and sofas.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 7 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
    • There are 2 cabanas in the pool area which are used for giving treatments.

Standard Changing Room (Island Essence Spa - Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located in the spa, to the rear left of the reception area.
  • The distance from the spa entrance is 30m.
  • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations, a standard toilet and a wash basin.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing , a locker and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • There is also a mirror and a shelf in the room.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable 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 low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The female changing room is identical to this one.

Toilet with Adaptations (Island Essence Spa - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the male standard changing rooms.
    • The distance from the spa entrance is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist 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 200cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is in the centre of the cistern.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 52cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm 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 is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There is a similar cubicle in the female changing room.
    • The female cubicle has right hand transfer.