South Coast & St Lawrence Gap
$$$Mid-rangeLively and good value
- Hotels, apartments and the St Lawrence Gap nightlife strip
- Around 15–20 minutes to Bridgetown
- Close to the airport
Barbados · Bridgetown
Where to stay for Crop Over 2027
Mon, Aug 2, 2027Starts in 265 days
Grand Kadooment every year on the first Monday in August.
Barbados' summer festival, ending with Foreday Morning and the Grand Kadooment road march. Here's where to stay, with live prices for your dates.
Where to stay
Pick your base for Crop Over
Kadooment starts in lower Bridgetown and ends on the Mighty Grynner Highway at Spring Garden. Most visitors stay on the south coast and get dropped near the start.
Hastings & Rockley
$$$Mid-rangeBoardwalk and beaches near town
- Hotels and apartments along the south coast boardwalk
- About 10–15 minutes to Bridgetown
- Rockley (Accra) Beach close by
Bridgetown & Carlisle Bay
$$$Mid-rangeClose to the road march
- Hotels by Carlisle Bay beach
- Walk to the Kadooment and Foreday start points in lower Bridgetown
- Busy and loud on Kadooment Day
West Coast (Holetown)
$$$PremiumCalm, upscale beaches
- Calm Caribbean-side beaches and luxury resorts
- Holetown restaurants and bars
- 20–30 minutes to Bridgetown in traffic
Showing stays near Lower Bridgetown to the Mighty Grynner Highway
Prices are live for your dates and guests. Tap a pin to see the stay on the booking site.
Plan your nights
Crop Over at a glance
Book the full stretch and you won't miss a thing.
FriJul 30
Pic-O-De-Crop finals
The calypso monarch final on Friday night, held at the National Botanical Gardens in recent years.
SatJul 31
Foreday Morning Jam
Paint, powder and music from around 1am, from Bridgetown to the Mighty Grynner Highway.
SunAug 1
Bridgetown Market
Food, crafts and music on the Mighty Grynner Highway over the weekend, plus breakfast parties and fêtes.
MonAug 2
Grand Kadooment
Bands leave lower Bridgetown in the morning, cross the judges on Princess Alice Highway and jump up along the Mighty Grynner Highway.
TueAug 3
Recovery day
Beach day before you fly. Book your airport transfer early.
Official schedules are published by the National Cultural Foundation closer to the date.
Getting there & around
- Roads from lower Bridgetown to the Mighty Grynner Highway close from early morning to late evening on Kadooment Day. Get dropped near the start and agree your pick-up point in advance.
- Licensed taxis have a Z on the number plate. They are not metered, so agree the fare before you get in.
- Government buses and ZR vans (ZR on the plate) run flat-fare routes along the south and west coasts into Bridgetown.
- Foreday and Kadooment both finish on the Mighty Grynner Highway at Spring Garden, north of Bridgetown, so plan how you'll get home.
Booking tips
Book refundable, switch later
Lock in a free-cancellation stay now while there's choice, then keep an eye out for something better.
Compare the total price
Festival rates, cleaning fees and minimum stays add up. Compare the total for your nights, not the nightly rate.
Check AC, water and parking
Ask rental hosts about AC in the bedrooms, backup water and secure parking before you book.
Stay near what you'll do most
Roads close and taxis surge on the big days. Being close to the main events saves hours.
Lock in a refundable stay for Crop Over
South coast rooms fill first for Kadooment weekend, and prices rise through July. Free-cancellation options let you book now and change your mind later.
FAQ
Crop Over: your questions
When is Crop Over 2027?
The season runs from early July and ends with Grand Kadooment on the first Monday in August, a public holiday. Foreday Morning Jam is on the Saturday before. The next one is Mon, Aug 2, 2027.
What is Foreday Morning Jam?
An overnight street party with paint, powder and mud. Bands leave Bridgetown around 1am and finish on the Mighty Grynner Highway after sunrise. Throwing paint on spectators is against the rules.
Do I need to join a band for Kadooment?
To play mas in costume you register with one of the bands. Watching is free, and big crowds gather along the Mighty Grynner Highway.
What is Pic-O-De-Crop?
The national calypso competition. The final is on the Friday night before Kadooment.
Where should I stay for Crop Over?
The south coast, from Hastings to St Lawrence Gap, is the easiest base, 10 to 25 minutes from Bridgetown and close to the airport. Stay in Bridgetown if you want to walk to the start of Kadooment and Foreday.
