Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
4.5
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Palms Court Garden is the exquisite privately owned property with stunning views on the Basseterre harbor. Its lush beautiful gardens host a spectacular infinity pool (open for visitors, reservations recommended as chairs are limited) a bar, restaurant ( lunch and dinner) , the production site of Shell Works St.Kitts and its gift boutique. Visitors may watch as beautiful shell & jewelry creations develop right in front of their very eye. Shopping opportunity in the adjacent gift boutique.
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Regina F
Zurich, Switzerland5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
A wonderful place that offers many beautiful surprises, be it in the back garden or at the front by the pool, or in The View restaurant, I always immediately found myself in a deeply relaxed state. That's what makes this place so very special for me.
The staff are very professional, not intrusive, but naturally warm-hearted and friendly. I always felt very comfortable.
The Prices are fair and very reasonable for such a sophisticated place and allow space for every budget.
The pool has salt water, which I also really liked.
The garden in particular is lovingly tended by the owner Claudia and her team. And one can feel the respect and care for the plants and trees. I have not found a more beautiful place on St. Kitts, where so much attention is paid to each detail to make you feel at home.
The staff are very professional, not intrusive, but naturally warm-hearted and friendly. I always felt very comfortable.
The Prices are fair and very reasonable for such a sophisticated place and allow space for every budget.
The pool has salt water, which I also really liked.
The garden in particular is lovingly tended by the owner Claudia and her team. And one can feel the respect and care for the plants and trees. I have not found a more beautiful place on St. Kitts, where so much attention is paid to each detail to make you feel at home.
Written 4 January 2024
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naughtykate
hemel hempstead14 contributions
Jan 2020
We found this resort club on Trip Advisor when researching things to do in Basseterre St Kitts. Booking was simple by email with a confirmatory phone calll on the day. Palm Court Gardens was a short taxi ride from the harbour, it could be walked but we decided to save the energy. On arrival we wre shown the beautiful gardens and taken to our reserved double sunbed by the infinity pool overlooking the bay. The bar service was very efficient and the restaurant excellent. Overall what a great way to chill out for a day at a very reasonable price
Written 12 January 2020
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Hello naughtykate
Many thanks for your wonderful feedback. We're are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed your visit at our place.
We will be very happy to have you as our guests again whenever your travels take you back to St.Kitts.
Warm regards from the entire Team Palms Court Gardens!
Written 2 February 2020
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Brenda F
Castle Rock, CO102 contributions
Oct 2022
After booking at Palms Court, I was so excited to get there. I was not disappointed in any way. The views are spectacular, the staff gracious and helpful and the apartment lovely. It had anything you could possibly need. If not, just ask for what you need and it appears quickly. They had hung an American flag on the pole near the apartment. What attention to detail and effort to make us welcome!
The apartment has AC only in the bedroom, but with the breeze that is really all that is needed. The kitchen is well provisioned. The is a good sized spice selection which is very helpful if you plan to cook. There was sugar and coffee available. There was even a new bottle of olive oil in the fridge. I appreciated having a good sized mug for my coffee. Great for sitting on the wrap around deck in the mornings. The deck is also a great place to sip a glass of wine in the evening.
The gardens are spectacular, peaceful and charming. There is a play are for children.
The gardens and pool are open to the public from 9am to 5pm so it is your own other times. The pool guests were quiet and unobtrusive.
There is a washer and dryer available. I appreciate this as it allows me to pack lighter.
Thanks Claudia for a wonderful time.
The apartment has AC only in the bedroom, but with the breeze that is really all that is needed. The kitchen is well provisioned. The is a good sized spice selection which is very helpful if you plan to cook. There was sugar and coffee available. There was even a new bottle of olive oil in the fridge. I appreciated having a good sized mug for my coffee. Great for sitting on the wrap around deck in the mornings. The deck is also a great place to sip a glass of wine in the evening.
The gardens are spectacular, peaceful and charming. There is a play are for children.
The gardens and pool are open to the public from 9am to 5pm so it is your own other times. The pool guests were quiet and unobtrusive.
There is a washer and dryer available. I appreciate this as it allows me to pack lighter.
Thanks Claudia for a wonderful time.
Written 5 November 2022
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lakelover908
Kendal, UK1,164 contributions
Feb 2022
Lovely position overlooking the sea. Great pool and small garden area. We visited as part of a tour and expected an hour's walk round a garden. I have since been told that it is a great restaurant but we did not sample it.
Written 19 February 2022
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Hi Lakelover908
Many thanks for the time and effort you took to leave us a feedback, although we are a little puzzled that your review headliner recommends not to visit on a tour stop. Did you want to say that it is better to come on your own without a tour? Visitors who come on a tour usually value the rather short stop while being on an island tour, as they would not have found Palms Court Gardens otherwise and then come back on their own on their next visit to the island.
All the best for your future travels and we will be happy to welcome you for a longer stay next time!
Written 24 February 2022
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Brad T
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
This is an absolute must. Hospitality was amazing. Views spectacular. Food was delicious. We saved this place for our last night and I wish we knew about all the intricacies earlier. Next time we come, we plan on doing pool and day chilling/eating here. Top to bottom our favorite place on the island. Highly, highly recommend.
Written 30 June 2023
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Bob H
29 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
First, this is a beautiful setting overlooking the Bassettaire port especially if there's a ship or two visiting, It is really exquisite. The gardens are beautiful, but it's hard to really take that in at night. We also visited during the day. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we ate around 8 o'clock. Started with a drink at the bar and both the cocktail and wine were outstanding. Bartender was helpful without being intrusive. For dinner my wife and I had very different experiences. We split the minestrone soup which was very good and she had ginger lamb meatballs, which she really enjoyed, and the one bite that I got was really good. On the other hand, I ordered duck and it was chainsaw.
tough. Certainly in the running for worst I have attempted to eat. We did not have dessert, but there were some interesting items on the menu.
tough. Certainly in the running for worst I have attempted to eat. We did not have dessert, but there were some interesting items on the menu.
Written 5 February 2024
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Suzanne H
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We stumbled upon this restaurant on our way to another place for dinner and wish we would have found it sooner. The view is amazing and the food delicious. Definitely a little oasis in the middle of the city. The setting is so beautiful and the staff are all so friendly and kind. Like dining with friends. Wish we would have found it sooner we would have definitely enjoyed eating there again. This is a must if you are in St Kitts. The food was hands down the best we had while in St Kitts.
Written 7 June 2024
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Dee B
Prior Lake, MN25 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We’ve been coming here for years. Always had to make an advanced reservation. Made it more than a year ago. Always used first come first served for seating so we were shocked to arrive at opening and have terrible seating because we did not specify where we wanted to sit. When we reserved there was no place to indicate that. Won’t be back anymore. Another favorite ruined by overwxpansion.
Written 10 February 2020
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Dear Dee & Steven
Thank you for your time you took to share your feedback with us and future travelers. We are sad to hear that your favorite visiting spot is no longer your favorite, and merely, as you explain, because the location of the loungers was not as you had wished for.
Our reservations records though only show two reservations for you; the first one on Aug. 30. 2018, and the second one for this reservation on Oct. 29. 2019. This is hardly a year ago, but we are all aware, time rushes faster by than we wish for.
There are a few other facts that we need to set straight, not as an excuse, but in the interest of the future traveler, to be able to build his/her own opinion:
We still do have, in a matter of fact, the policy “first come first serve”, but it is not in regards of the physical arrival in the morning on the visiting day, (and has never been!), but refers to the date when the reservation is made. End of October 2019 is not that far away from the 10. of February 2020, some guests do really book 8 - 12 months in advance.
We have not expanded since your last visit, the additional lounge chairs on the front lawn were added years ago; and in general, visitors are grateful to get one of these loungers, rather than none.
Since you are a repeat visitor, and you were familiar with the set-up of the loungers, we regret that you didn’t indicate your preference in your message (because there IS enough space):
Your Message: Would like to reserve 4 loungers on Monday February 10, 2020
There is unlimited space to write a message on our online contact form, which you have used to make this reservation, and many visitors write 3 - 4 paragraphs indicating on which ship they arrive, at what time they plan to be at Palms Court, and pose some questions, for instance describing their preferred chair location, and ask if it is still available.
We are truly sorry to read that you won’t come anymore although Palms Court was one of your favorite spots, only because you were unhappy with your today’s location of seating?
We would be happy to have you with us again next year, especially because you told me upon leaving, what a wonderful day you had.
To allow for easier correspondence when placing a reservation, and to make sure you have all the writing space needed, we suggest to write directly to our e-mail address: inquiries@palmscourtgardens.com, rather than going through the online form.
We send our best wishes for your future travels from the entire team Palms Court Gardens.
Written 10 February 2020
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ElQuetoudou
Agadir, Morocco14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Am oasis of calm and shade on a hot day with a stupendous view over Bassterre and the Caribbean Sea.
Haute cuisine from the unexpected amuse bouche, the intriguing Fire & Ice soup, Mahi Mahi tacos and Flourless chocolate cake.
But not finished, and expresso and petit fours!
Can only be recommended.
Haute cuisine from the unexpected amuse bouche, the intriguing Fire & Ice soup, Mahi Mahi tacos and Flourless chocolate cake.
But not finished, and expresso and petit fours!
Can only be recommended.
Written 5 August 2023
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Snoopy03
N.C.32 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We booked day passes prior to leaving for our cruise. I thought for 15.00 a person it was well worth it given prices at some other resorts. This is a beautiful place with very comfy chairs and loungers. We did not eat there only bought bottled water and a can coke. Coke was 4.00. Which maybe normal for that area. Not sure. The lady we dealt with was nice and I would definitely go back. We walked and the road going there is a main road but there were locals all over the sidewalk area. Some nice and some made me feel a little uncomfortable. A lady we passed stopped and ask us if we needed directions and then told us to stay on this road and not go down any side roads. You can see the ship from the gardens.
Written 27 July 2017
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Dear Snoopy,
Thank you for your review. Our day passes are US $12.00 per adult, and US $10.80 for persons between the ages of 1-21yrs. We are happy to hear that you were pleased with the service given by Chantel, our bartender, whom is one of our “customer favorite's”. Everyone is always taken back by the beautiful view from our infinity pool, where you can indeed see the cruise ships docked at the pier. The management and staff of Palms Court Gardens hope that we get to welcome you again in the near future.
Best regards,
Shakila Audain
Written 7 August 2017
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My husband said he does not remember a designated smoking place. However, the bar will give you ashtrays, and he was allowed to smoke at will.
Written 8 January 2020
How much is a taxi ride into this place? and what makes it so scary?
Written 13 June 2019
Nothing scary. A very nice, upscale place. You can get a taxi there for USD10-12.
Written 13 June 2019
Yo voy a llegar en un crucero me dá tiempo me dará tiempo tomar el day pass?
Written 26 May 2019
Hello Carmen,
Thank you for your inquiry. Our opening times are form 9am to 5pm which will allow enough time for you to spend the day at Palms Court Gardens during your ship's stay in port.
I suggest you make a reservation, mentioning the date of arrival and the amount of visitors in your group through the contact page on our website.
Warm regards,
Claudia Amory
Written 27 May 2019
For those who have walked can you describe if it was safe or did you feel uncomfortable or have people approaching you? We are fit and active so we prefer to walk but not if it is ill advised for 2 women alone.
Written 8 February 2017
During the day it is safe to walk along the Bay road, as it is quite frequented and many people from the ships walk this way. Even police on bikes is patrolling up and down here and there. We have never heard of anybody being molested on this road.
Written 8 February 2017
Hi. How much is a taxi to here from the cruise port? Thanks.
Written 7 October 2016
Don't know we walked along by sea watching the local fishermen.
Written 14 October 2016
Trying to find the e-mail address for Shell Souvenirs in Palm Court gardens. Does anyone know please?
Written 5 May 2016
Sorry don't have this email address,my friend bought some earrings there..part of hotel. Email hotel they will give you address.
Written 5 May 2016
is there a spa or jacuzzi at this place ?
Written 8 November 2015
How much does it cost to reserve a spot at the poolside and also go into the pool
Written 27 April 2015
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