Located close to Dover Beach and Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry, Melbourne Inn provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, SouthSide PoolDeck Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and a poolside location. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in St. Lawrence Gap, Melbourne Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. St. Nicholas Abbey is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dover Beach and Rockley Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our St. Lawrence Gap travel guide
135 4th Avenue Dover, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church
What's nearby
Turtle Beach
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Maxwell Beach
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Dover Beach
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
St. Lawrence Bay
18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Barry's Surf Barbados Surf School
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Grantley Adams Intl. Airport (BGI)
16 min drive
Restaurants
Braddie's Bar
8 min walk
Neptunes Mediterrean Seafood
9 min walk
Heart & Sol
4 min walk
Pure Ocean
9 min walk
Dino’s Pizzeria
7 min walk
About this property
Melbourne Inn
Hotel near Dover Beach
Located close to Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry and Miami Beach, Melbourne Inn provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, SouthSide PoolDeck Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Melbourne Inn boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 25 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
SouthSide PoolDeck Bistro
Things to do
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's pool
Children's toys
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.38 per accommodation, per night
A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is USD 4.38 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by USD 4.38 per night for each additional bedroom.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 25 for children
Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Melbourne Inn have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Melbourne Inn?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melbourne Inn on Sep 22, 2026 start from $141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Melbourne Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Melbourne Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Melbourne Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35 (subject to availability).
Where is Melbourne Inn located?
Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dover Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry and Miami Beach. Rockley Beach and U.S. Embassy are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Melbourne Inn Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Melbourne Inn is an excellent hotel. It was comfortable, clean, relaxing, convenient, memorable, and welcoming. The front desk staff were pleasant, helpful, polite, reliable , respectful, and informative. Also, our compliments to the chef on making an amazing omelette. We will definitely make it our accommodation of choice on our next visit.
This property was in a quiet area but very close to all of the bars and entertainment in the Gap .The beach was close but the pool in the property was beautiful and very quiet . Yes the reviews were very accurate for the Melbourne Inn
Lovely place, very accommodating and reasonably priced. Great location. Walkable area. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Erida
Jan 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time, and the people there are so sweet and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Scott
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed this place so much we ended up booking another night later in our trip. Everyone was super friendly and had everything you wanted/needed. Great location.
Location was great for Dover Beach, room was noisy due to something on the roof, front desk staff were lovely, if they had provided a menu we would have used the restaurant more, instead you could only scan a QR code
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Scott
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location and Friendly Staff. Rooms had everything you needed. Pool was refreshing and good little happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
CAsia
Jul 30, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The property was simply okay. If you’re seeking a budget friendly area near the beach and still by strips of restaurants, this may be the place for you. I believe the upkeep is average because this resort is definitely on the smaller side and could be maintaining way more. However, I do believe this may have been a hotspot 10 years ago, but it could benefit greatly from a remodel now. There were also ants crawling from under the walls into the bathroom. I could tell this was a usual routine for them and that they probably aren’t used to guest interrupting their flow. The morning front desk lady was so helpful, accommodating, and able to assist us quickly in rectifying the issue for both of the rooms we were staying in.
We arrived in Barbados the night before our five night Sandals stay so that we could maximize our time on our first day at the resort. Melbourne Inn did exactly as we needed, a clean, safe place to spend the night, we checkout about 730am. It was about a fifteen minute uber ride from the airport, and a five minute walk to Sandals. Our only downfall, which had nothing to do with Melbourne Inn, was that we arrived about 1030pm and couldn’t find anywhere with food still open. We found a few bars, but they had stopped serving food, so no dinner for us. The staff were kind, check in and out was easy, we’d stay here again!
Melbourne Inn is a lovely little gem. The staff were so friendly and kind. Melbourne Inn was extremely clean. Our room was quiet and comfortable. The bistro and poolside was nice to come back from a walk and go for a refreshing swim and have a snack. I would highly recommend this place to stay.
The room was clean, bit small but had a comfortable king bed.
Very friendly staff at desk and poolside.
Good location near restaurants and bars.
Food was good as were the drinks at pool.
I don’t go to the beach but it was nice to see the place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good
Mark
Mar 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool, bar and restaurant, especially at happy hour. Very clean with professional and friendly staff. Room cleaning every other day, but our 7 night stay only had 1 full cleaning, seemed like the housekeeping schedule was not ideal. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Safraz
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Staff friendly and courteous. Really enjoyed my stay.
Friendly staff! Cute boutique hotel concept, walking down to lots of options. Most importantly family friendly and fabulous food from the restaurant onsite