Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is set to launch a new hotel in Barbados at the end 2013.

H Barbados will be the first hotel of Harlequin's new H brand of luxury boutique hotels to open.

Located on the boardwalk at Hastings Beach in Christ Church, it will feature 69 luxury rooms, five penthouses and four suites.

The hotel will house Alaia Spa that will provide treatments by ESPA. Exact spa details will be revealed soon.

Dining options include Mazu fine dining restaurant and bar.

There will also be a fitness centre, boutique store, business lounge and HQ café.