Sandals Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub

The hotel

This Luxury Included® adults-only resort is set between lush, green gardens and a beautiful white sandy beach on the south coast. Choose between a spacious room equipped with all mod-cons. or your very own suite overlooking the gardens or the Caribbean Sea. When you can tear yourself away from the comfort of your private surrounds, take advantage of the vast choice of activities and amenities that await you. There’s complimentary scuba-diving for certified divers, kayaking, and sailing all included, experiences you’ll both treasure - or simply do nothing more than laze by one of three delightful swimming pools, soaking up the sun. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with 11 gourmet restaurants serving delicious dishes in an intimate atmosphere.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

Where is it

On the vibrant south coast, set on beautiful Maxwell Beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

280 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. All rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults. Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are set amongst tropical gardens on the second floor, overlooking the tropical gardens.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — its all included! Exclusive Exchange Programme so guests also have access to the facilities at Sandals Royal Barbados next door. 

Caribbean Village:

Caribbean Honeymoon Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the gardens.

Caribbean Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the tropical gardens.

Caribbean Grand Luxe Rooms are located on the second and third floors, with garden views.

Caribbean Grande Luxe Walkout Rooms are as above, but located on the ground floors with direct access from the patio to the resort's gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Village:

Crystal Lagoon Luxury Honeymoon Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the first and second floors, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Club Level Luxury Honeymoon Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor, with direct swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon One-Bedroom Butler Honeymoon Luxury Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set along the long crystal lagoon river pool, featuring a separate living room and a spa-style bathroom with circular tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the ground floor with direct zero-entry swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Village:

Beachfront Honeymoon Club Level Suites are located on the first and second floors, with views of the beach and ocean, and feature a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites are as above. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the beach and Caribbean Sea, featuring a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above but are located on the top floor, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on each end of the Beachfront Village, with stunning views of the beach and Caribbean Sea from the expansive balcony. Featuring separate living room, and bathroom with Kohler clawfoot bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the top floors, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such a cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service you will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities. In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 11 gourmet restaurants: Spices (International breakfast and lunch, and pan-Caribbean dinner), Portofino's (á la carte Italian; open for breakfast and dinner), Schooners (á la carte seafood restaurant; open for dinner only), The Mariner Seaside Grill (open from 11:00am-6:00pm), Butch's Chophouse (New York style steakhouse; open for dinner only, reservations required), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), The Merry Monkey (British Gastro Pub; open for dinner and late night snacks), Dino’s Pizzeria, Soy (Sushi Bar) and Bombay Club (Sandals first ever Indian Restaurant; open for buffet breakfast and Indian cuisine for dinner). Doggies hotdog stand and a weekly Chocolate Buffet. 8 bars, including swim-up/pool bar. Additional 9 restaurants at Sandals Royal Barbados next door.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

3 freshwater swimming pools and 2 whirlpools including a seaside infinity whirlpool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa with full range of treatments*. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Paddle boarding, windsurfing, snorkelling, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool, board games, and table tennis.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Resort Shop* and Epix Professional Imaging* (photo shop).

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Experience!

Jul 13, 2024 Bianca M

Celebrated my Birthday in Barbados!! My husband and I stayed at Sandals Barbados and we had an amazing experience there! Everyone was very friendly and nice! We also did an Island tour with Captain Larry and we loved every moment of our time there. The food was delicious and our favorite go to spot was Spices for breakfast every morning and… Read more
Celebrated my Birthday in Barbados!! My husband and I stayed at Sandals Barbados and we had an amazing experience there! Everyone was very friendly and nice! We also did an Island tour with Captain Larry and we loved every moment of our time there. The food was delicious and our favorite go to spot was Spices for breakfast every morning and Butch’s! 10/10 Read less
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Jul 9, 2024 Megan H

Definitely would not recommend this resort. During the stay I simply had too many issues that read as basic operational failures. It's simply not a functional hotel. Given the 7K cost of the trip I am completely and utterly frustrated. Our personal space was violated, staff laughed in our faces, and staff were directly making us miserable.… Read more
Definitely would not recommend this resort. During the stay I simply had too many issues that read as basic operational failures. It's simply not a functional hotel. Given the 7K cost of the trip I am completely and utterly frustrated. Our personal space was violated, staff laughed in our faces, and staff were directly making us miserable. Worse, when we tried to escalate these issues during our time they were unhelpful. When I reached out to customer support after the trip they ignored me. In summary I had the following issues at Sandals Barbados: Pink mold in the room; cleaning staff insisted it was part of the marble tile Unable to sleep due to the ice machine beeping for 3+ hours ( 3 complaints) Received a bill for an excursion that was not ours Staff miscommunication regarding switching rooms Staff laughed at us when we said we wanted to sleep in No working wifi the first day Nenver any towels at the pool Woken up by Staff with Privacy button enabled 7 times… By engineering to fix a fan we had not requested and was not broken By engineering to fix a slow shower we'd requested hours earlier (was never fixed) By bellhop to "check out" when we were moving rooms By housekeeping on "check out" when we were moving rooms By housekeeping knocking on the door By housekeeping entering the room By minibar service three times (One occasion we received an apology; this was the only such apology we received our whole stay) The last night I ended up leaving and I went to the Marriot Hotel. I had great food and finally got some good sleep. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Go Elsewhere

Jul 8, 2024 Foodie4Sho

I don't even know where to begin, because this resort was underwhelming and overwhelming at the same time. First, good luck at the airport, because NOBODY from Sandals will be greeting you, just mosey on outside and find the Sandals kiosk. Since, Royale and Barbados are connected the resort(s) are HUGE and I got lost every single day. If you don't… Read more
I don't even know where to begin, because this resort was underwhelming and overwhelming at the same time. First, good luck at the airport, because NOBODY from Sandals will be greeting you, just mosey on outside and find the Sandals kiosk. Since, Royale and Barbados are connected the resort(s) are HUGE and I got lost every single day. If you don't have a butler (I did, still don't know why I needed 3) I feel for ya! Service is 3/10 and that's being generous. Hawksbill's elevator and hallways were straight out of some 80s soft horror movie: tight, damp, and dingy- smelled moldy. Our room 5209 was nice, but the shower pressure will peel your skin off. Miriam at Pariesienne, George at Butch's, and Patricia at Jerk were all so sweet. ALSO, a lady slid down wet stairs, shattering a wine glass puncturing her bicep- the medic NEVER came and it took about 20 mins to make someone get a cart to transport her. Absolutely HORRIFIC experience for me and my husband. The best thing about my stay was walking the beach during the hurricane. Literally, the first Sandals resort I have no intention of visiting again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating FAO Adam Stewart

Jul 8, 2024 Resort43373055964 Nottingham, United Kingdom

Fao Adam Stewart We arrived home 2 days ago and I felt I'd leave a review whilst things are still fresh in my mind. Firstly I'd like to start with the positives; - The resort is clean and tidy (staffed tried so hard to clean the resort after hurricane Beryl) - The majority of staff were friendly and helpful especially Al and Hidie - The… Read more
Fao Adam Stewart We arrived home 2 days ago and I felt I'd leave a review whilst things are still fresh in my mind. Firstly I'd like to start with the positives; - The resort is clean and tidy (staffed tried so hard to clean the resort after hurricane Beryl) - The majority of staff were friendly and helpful especially Al and Hidie - The pools and beach are beautiful - The food at the restaurants were fairly good, not as good as I was expecting but there was always something to eat. The jerk shack is a lovely place for a light lunch! - We didn't use the spa but it looked beautiful and staff were very helpful and friendly Now for the negatives; - To say this is a prestigious sandals resort I expected better and much more luxury for example there were no slippers or robes. Do not waste money on upgrading to a honey moon suite as these appear to be a standard room with no added luxury. I might have expected petals on the bed or something which states honeymoon but nope nothing and other than having a bath tub on the balcony the room was basic and it parts needed updating (for example around the air conditioning unit there was large cracks and holes and water dripping down the wall. The grout in the shower had mould spots and it genuinely felt like your bog standard 3-4 star hotel. - The resort is huge and what was so disappointing was trying to find your bearings and navigate around both resorts which should not have been that difficult. A simple map of the resort would have helped and fairly cheap to provide on paper or on the tv. - Surprisingly with all the restaurants available there was no room service. Furthermore conversations with other holidaymakers turned out that even those with butler and concierge service when ordering food said it either took hrs or didn't turn up at all! - It felt outdated having to wait for the reservation lady to be at her desk to book restaurants; the reservation lady was rude and unhelpful. The book she gave us with the different menus needed updating as the restaurant Spices no longer provides dinner despite the menu for it looking delicious - There was no waiter service around the pool and at times staff were very unhelpful. An example being watching the euros, a number of fans asked kindly for the game to be put on one of the many tvs outside the lovers lane bowling alley and staff either didn't try or just said it couldn't happen despite seeing football on the tvs at different times - I am mindful that it's the Caribbean and that things may move at a slower pace however there's slower and then there's a Glacial almost borderline rude Pace. Staff seem to overlook the simple gesture of letting you know they've seen you and will be with you at some point. - Reception staff seemed to lack basic knowledge of the resort for example not knowing when late check out is or how much it costs, not knowing what food is served at the restaurants; evening entertainment and any additional questions asked about the hurricane Overall, Ithink the resort is very much in need of a refurbishment. I believe the resort remains relevant because of its name as opposed to the amenities and service offered. Having travelled all over the world and with different hotel chains I believe this one in particular as a 5 star would not stand a chance against a Royalton or Hardrock which are by far more modern and customer service focused. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This is not luxury!

Jul 8, 2024 jokemp79 Ossett, United Kingdom

This was my first stay at a Sandals however for reference I have stayed at many other all inclusive comparable hotels in this part of the world. I have come away feeling pretty disappointed with the experience and really feel that you are paying for the Sandals name. There are so many other hotel chains that offer so much more for a fraction of… Read more
This was my first stay at a Sandals however for reference I have stayed at many other all inclusive comparable hotels in this part of the world. I have come away feeling pretty disappointed with the experience and really feel that you are paying for the Sandals name. There are so many other hotel chains that offer so much more for a fraction of the price. The positives first: The food and drink were fantastic. I enjoyed every meal that we had and no problems getting the reservations that we requested. Restaurant staff are very attentive and always checked for allergies. There are many pools to choose from through the day, each with its own atmosphere so I am sure that there would be something to suit everybody. The hotel staff work hard trying to maintain the vast grounds. The gym is probably the best hotel gym I have ever seen. The negatives: The hotel lacks the ‘wow’ factor. The room was grubby and smelly. This was acknowledged by the staff and the only solution offered was to spray some air freshener (and even that never happened) The furniture and sun loungers throughout are again grubby and smelly. The sun loungers are also pretty uncomfortable! Tables were not wiped and dirty glasses were left about. Heavy machinery would operate right outside the room before 7am and through the day so relaxing was pretty difficult. Although the beach is pure white sand it is very short so long beach walls are not possible. The sea grass was piled high and very smelly during my visit. Staff worked hard to try and clear it but again this involved heavy machinery on the beach . I couldn’t recommend this hotel and would not return. Read less