First time at a St. Kitts beach for seniors?

[renia]

My very active parents (70+) will be visiting mid November. They love to explore things on their own and I wonder which woudl be a best beach to recommend for them? I guess one that they could take a cab from without any hassle.

 

Thanks,

Elizabeth

[OCruisers]

Palms Court Gardens is not directly on the beach but has a lovely big pool and a beautiful view of the water with a bar/restaurant area. It's close, inexpensive, and easy.

http://www.palmscourtgardens.com

[KatPem]

We really enjoyed the Carambola Beach Club. It was a $4 taxi ride each (for 4 people...for 2 it is $8), that is each way. They have very nice padded chairs you can rent for $20/day for 2, add $10 for an umbrella. They had buckets of 6 local beer or soft drinks for $20 when we were there last time.

[c-leg5]

We also enjoy Palm Court Gardens which you can reach by taxi, or by walking along the coast road to the outskirts of town 10-15 minutes. It has become our “go-to” place in St Kitts for a relaxing few hours. Highly recommend pre-reserving loungers as it can fill up with ship crew around lunch time.

[RMH]

St Kitts is not famous for their beaches, so if your folks are open to non-beach activities both Romney Manor / Wingfield Estate and the Brimstone Hill Fortress are worth visiting - especially if they like history. There is a fair amount of walking, so if that is an issue, the beach might be better. Either or both of these is a short, easy taxi ride to the north of Basseterre.

[Aldeya]

We also enjoy Palm Court Gardens which you can reach by taxi, or by walking along the coast road to the outskirts of town 10-15 minutes. It has become our “go-to” place in St Kitts for a relaxing few hours. Highly recommend pre-reserving loungers as it can fill up with ship crew around lunch time.

 

Do you reserve chairs when buying a day pass online?

[c-leg5]

Do you reserve chairs when buying a day pass online?

Yes you reserve loungers but don’t pay anything until you get there on the day. The loungers you choose will have a reserved sign on them. They will hold them until a certain time ( maybe 11?) unless you let them know you will be later. They will send a detailed letter.

[kayehall]

Do you have to purchase a pass for Palm Court Gardens? Can you just stop by for a drink or lunch?

[c-leg5]

Do you have to purchase a pass for Palm Court Gardens? Can you just stop by for a drink or lunch?

 

Yes, you can just stop to eat and drink if you don’t want to use the pool and loungers. Admission policy listed here and further details on website

http://www.palmscourtgardens.com/admissions

I think you need to buy garden pass which will be refunded over $15.

[janetz]

Marriott St. Kitts

On the beach, huge pool with swim up bar

All loungers on the beach have wonderful cabanas over them that block the sun

We paid 35.00 pp :) That was the price quoted to us when we called.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2528379&highlight=marriott