Paynes Bay Beach

a month ago

Very nice and calm beach. There is some natural shade on both the left and right sides. The sea is calm with almost no waves, perfect for swimming and relaxing. Many catamarans stop here, and you can often see turtles. Here you can rent umbrellas and very comfortable couchened chairs. Same rental includes access to a toilet and Wi-Fi, which is very convenient. We rented 2 umbrellas and 3 lounge chairs for USD 30 on completely right side of the beach. The staff are very honest and kind. My wife accidentally paid USD 50, and while we were swimming, the gentleman came back to return USD 20 and explained the mistake. His name is Kio—very professional and trustworthy. Access to the beach is easy, with a clear passage between buildings, and it’s easy to find using Google Maps. Highly recommended.

a month ago

The place itself is good, But there is no Restaurants or any drinking facilities or washrooms on the beach, There are a lot of catamarans come here for snorkeling, Even though there's nothing to see on the bottom, just the yellow sand everywhere, There are some small fishes, nothing special. But it is a quiet place to spend an afternoon. Just be careful, it is located almost 10 kilómetros from the port, and if you come on the taxi then make sure you have a ride back.

a year ago

A beautiful beach with a few vendors. Good snorkeling around the north end and up to Sandy Lane Beach. The water is calm and water color is beautiful. There are a few ways to access. One is the public access north of sandy lane one (then you walk south along the wall in the crashing waves). The others are further south. Some people use what used to be a 'bar' and step over the wall on the street side to walk back.

2 years ago

Great beach! Best way to access is via a walkway adjacent to the large resort with columns in the front. There's also a water shower there next to the beach, so that is super handy. Off to the right from there is difficult to navigate with strong currents, as the waves will hit you against the stone wall. However, if you dare, that's the best place to get awesome crashing wave shots!

a month ago

Guy rented us 5 chairs for $50 BBD, then came back and said he needed two chairs back. When we said no, he just took them and sold them to someone else when we went swimming. There are plenty of nicer, less scammy beaches.