Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

The hotel

You know you’re staying in the height of luxury when your drop-dead gorgeous suite has an al fresco ‘Tranquillity Soaking Tub™’ for two. That’s what every couple will get at the sparkling Sandals Royal Barbados. The latest in luxe in St Lawrence Gap, the resort features an incredible infinity pool, a huge Red Lane® Spa, and sumptuous suites. You’ll also get Sandals’ signature Luxury Included® indulgences. From dining, to drinking, to activities, it’s all laid out and completely complimentary. And, as if the six bars and nine dining venues aren’t enough, you’ll even get to pop into nearby Sandals Barbados if you fancy a change of scene, with its temptations including 11 more restaurants. For guests in select top category suites, Sandals Royal Barbados has also introduced the additional pampering of chauffeured Rolls-Royce airport transfers for selected suites, allowing you to arrive in style!

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

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

338 suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio with a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer and iron and ironing board, and fully stocked mini-bar with premium spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks,. All suites have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults.

South Seas Club Level Junior Palm Suites with Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground and 1st levels of the Poinciana and Hibiscus buildings and feature walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and private patio or balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with views of the Crystal Lagoon pool and gardens, and feature a sitting area, large walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Walkout Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct pool access from the private patio, featuring a spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, a walk-in closet and private patio with chaise lounges, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floors with views of the pool, and feature living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through sixth floors with peaceful garden views. This suite features a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, and private patio with soaking tub. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second through fourth floors with ocean views. There is a master bedroom and adjoining living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and private balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Penthouse Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are luxurious penthouse suites situated on the top floor, offering views of the ocean. The rooms feature a living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and feature a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, private patio with garden views and private soaking tub, plus zero-entry access into the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Oversized Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through sixth floors, and have a separate living room and bedroom. With a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, 2 HDTVs, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private balcony with soaking tub and garden views. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set on the second and third floors of the Sand Dollar building. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed, HD smart TV, and a fully stocked bar. A separate living room has a comfy seating area and a second HD smart TV. Guests enjoy personal butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, and VIP check-in.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Penthouse One-Bedroom Oceanview Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub areset on the fifth floor above a shimmering Crystal Lagoon pool, and boast unmatched views of the sea. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor and feature a large private patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, separate living room, and bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Oversized Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and have a separate living room and bedroom. Featuring a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private patio with soaking tub and zero-entry access to the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler One Bedroom Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub, separate living area, and expansive patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Royal Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary are private villas surrounded by lush foliage. They feature a soaring 20-foot conical ceiling, living and dining area, bathroom with large soaking tub carved out of solid stone, and a lavish zero-entry private pool with direct access from the bedroom. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony overlooking the beach with day bed, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Prime Minister One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool and Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct access to a private plunge pool, whilst overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third through fifth floors, and feature a private, cantilevered infinity-edge skypool overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

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 and in-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water, and 24-hour room service.

In addition, the Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure).

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 10 dining options: Butch's Steak and Seafood (open for dinner), Neptune’s (Mediterranean seafood on the beachfront, open for lunch and dinner), The Greenhouse (modern farm-to-table food, open for breakfast and dinner), Heart & Sol (grab-and-go food, open for breakfast and lunch), Jerk Shack, La Parisienne (French cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner), American Tavern (American-style food, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Chi (Asian fusion, open for dinner), Lovers Lane (serving craft beer and snacks, open from 5.00pm-2.00am), and Sweet n’ Salty’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee shop. 6 bars offering unlimited premium spirits.  Exchange privileges at Sandals Barbados offering a further 11 restaurants and 7 bars.

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

4 swimming pools and 4 whirlpools including a seaside glass infinity pool and Sandals’ first-ever rooftop infinity pool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa* with full range of treatments. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Non-motorised water sports including paddle boarding, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, basketball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool and table tennis. Board games. Day and night tennis. Entertainment pavilion featuring a 4-lane bowling alley 'Lovers Lanes', living room and games room.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. The Beach House Resort Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. The resort has a 6,000 sq. ft. wedding and conference facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure). Room service. 

* Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

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, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Luxury vacation

Nov 21, 2024 Braddavidsmith

I saw many poor reviews so like others I was a little apprehensive before our trip. Overall the trip and facilities were outstanding! We had a swim up suite with butler. This pool was excellent for doing laps at a little over 50 m and very quiet. It was also great for relaxing. The room and ground are beautiful. The food was also great. … Read more
I saw many poor reviews so like others I was a little apprehensive before our trip. Overall the trip and facilities were outstanding! We had a swim up suite with butler. This pool was excellent for doing laps at a little over 50 m and very quiet. It was also great for relaxing. The room and ground are beautiful. The food was also great. The only negative was the room was too cold for us and could not be controlled, however it was great for sleeping. We also loved Barbados and found the people very friendly. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Royal Barbados, great place

Nov 21, 2024 Alfonso P Ocala, Florida

My wife and I had a great time spending time with friends and making new friends. I would have given the resort five stars but we had a few mishaps. It’s an amazing place, with 21 restaurants between the two Sandals resorts. Many pools, wonderful beach and lots to see and do. We really enjoyed the two excursions, Harrison’s cave and the Atlantis… Read more
My wife and I had a great time spending time with friends and making new friends. I would have given the resort five stars but we had a few mishaps. It’s an amazing place, with 21 restaurants between the two Sandals resorts. Many pools, wonderful beach and lots to see and do. We really enjoyed the two excursions, Harrison’s cave and the Atlantis submarine, which are an additional cost. The infinity pool and rooftop bar/spa/pool were fantastic as well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pretty good resort if you're not a diver and love a soft sand beach

Nov 19, 2024 556chor

Pretty good resort overall, bar staff was overworked, under-staffed, one of the swim-up bars was under construction having the roof replaced while we were there, the other available swim-up bar was way understaffed and too small, the bartenders had to walk down to get orders, not enough room to have the drinks prepared by the pool. I wouldn't… Read more
Pretty good resort overall, bar staff was overworked, under-staffed, one of the swim-up bars was under construction having the roof replaced while we were there, the other available swim-up bar was way understaffed and too small, the bartenders had to walk down to get orders, not enough room to have the drinks prepared by the pool. I wouldn't recommend the Royal as the majority of the rooms are a bit of a walk from the restaurants and bigger pools. Beaches are awesome, well-kept and sugar-sand soft. Golf course excursion was very nice but would be better if you could pick a time to go over instead of everyone going at once in the morning. 95% of the staff was awesome, only a few issues here and there. Diving was crowded and had too many divers making it a bit difficult to have as much fun as usual. Dive shop is about 30-minute drive from the resort. Dive staff and boat captain were great. Really took care of us and did everything they could to make it fun. Diving is OK, reefs are pretty beat up after the hurricane and not exactly what I had hoped for. I wish they would allow people to spend more time at each of the wrecks in the reserve even if it meant only seeing 2 of the wrecks per dive. The wrecks are pretty nice. Overall, I won't go back anytime soon as the diving isn't as good as some of the other resorts we have been to (8 so far), but if you are looking for beautiful beaches with great staff, I would recommend saving a bit of money and just book the Barbados resort not the Royal unless you want a swim up room. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Stay at a Beautiful Resort and More Beautiful Island

Nov 19, 2024 Petertom25 Bayside, New York

This was our first stay at a Sandals and selected it based on the reviews, amenities and the island itself. We were glad we selected this resort and wish we could have stayed longer. The Sandals kiosk was conveniently located right when you walk out of the airport. And within a few minutes we were on a shuttle van to the resort with our bags… Read more
This was our first stay at a Sandals and selected it based on the reviews, amenities and the island itself. We were glad we selected this resort and wish we could have stayed longer. The Sandals kiosk was conveniently located right when you walk out of the airport. And within a few minutes we were on a shuttle van to the resort with our bags in another truck. Check-in was quick and we got to our room quickly as well which is a plus while we were still in our "NYC Weather" clothes. We were greeted by our wonderful butler who spent alot of time going over all the things we needed to know, and help us with planning our stay. Our bags were a little late to arrive to our room though, which prevented us from getting a quick dip into the ocean or pool before dinner. The food options were numerous especially for dinner, and we had wonderful meals throughout our stay. We enjoyed the ocean views at Neptunes and fine dining at Butches. We enjoyed the breakfast or lunch buffets at Spices and any snacks or desserts we had from Cafe Paris or Sweet and Salty. Service was excellent in our sit down dining, but not so much with the snack places or Mariners on our last day right before we left for the airport as we had to wait 30 minutes+ for our food. The beach was better than we expected. We had read the reviews about the strong waves, but given the well positioned rocks not too far from the sand, there was a good amount of space where the waves were not an issue at all and we enjoyed some pretty calm waters. With the butler service, we were able to get seating whenever we requested it, but even when we didn't and went down to the beach or pool on a whim, we were able to get some seating particularly later in the day. The large pool by the ocean at the Royal property was very nice. We loved walking around the resort on both sides - both the Royal and Barbados - especially at night. Our butlers were terrific and really helped us anticipate our needs whether it is dining, beach/pool chairs, photo shoots and more. We didn't expect it but they walked us to our dinners and even got us started with our drinks. The room was very nice with a good view of the resort and the ocean. The bed, pillows and couches were comfy, and made for a good night sleep each night. The stand in shower was huge with two shower heads. We spent a good amount of time on the balcony enjoying the view, music or even the rain drops falling. There was a little mishap in the end as our suitcases weren't picked up so the bus to the airport was a little delayed in leaving as they had to go back outside our room to pick up bags. In the end, we really enjoyed our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados and would be happy to come back to the resort and definitely the island. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 Chris S

First Sandals, but 5th time in Barbados. Lovely room on a lazy river type swim up room. Beautiful grounds. Most staff are definitely on Island time, but hit the Merri Monkey British Pub…the best run restaurant on the site. Shout out to jack. Just remember to get up at 6 am to get a towel for the beach, harder to find than toilet paper during… Read more
First Sandals, but 5th time in Barbados. Lovely room on a lazy river type swim up room. Beautiful grounds. Most staff are definitely on Island time, but hit the Merri Monkey British Pub…the best run restaurant on the site. Shout out to jack. Just remember to get up at 6 am to get a towel for the beach, harder to find than toilet paper during covid. Read less