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 Butler Oceanview One-Bedroom 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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Jul 23, 2024 MoNeek T Atlanta, Georgia

This was our first Sandals stay and I have already booked two other resorts for next year travel. We had the butler suite which I highly recommended for first time or anyone who likes that extra attention. Our butler staff Princess Latrell and Roshanna was hands down stellar and all the staff were amazing. The resort itself is beautiful and… Read more
This was our first Sandals stay and I have already booked two other resorts for next year travel. We had the butler suite which I highly recommended for first time or anyone who likes that extra attention. Our butler staff Princess Latrell and Roshanna was hands down stellar and all the staff were amazing. The resort itself is beautiful and breathtaking the restaurants were delicious and room service was always a highlight every day. The entertainment was good and I enjoyed the bowling alley as well. We got in later due to the IT issues with airports but our butler left us a note and reached out to us immediately the next day. You have a personal cell phone so the butler staff is alarm one call away for anything. Princess ensured we were taken care of during our beach days and that we had reservations for all our restaurants and each night Latrell or Roshanna escorted us and retrieved our drinks which was an added bonus because we were not waiting for someone to get our drinks Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating HORRIBLE service, save your money!

Jul 22, 2024 radhika s

DO NOT GO! Cancel if you can! The absolute WORST service I've experienced on vacation. We had been to Sandals St. Lucia and had a fabulous experience, planned a trip for a group of 10 of us to Barbados, and were in total shock over the HORRIBLE service we experienced. So many rude workers, butler service was terrible, so much so that you were… Read more
DO NOT GO! Cancel if you can! The absolute WORST service I've experienced on vacation. We had been to Sandals St. Lucia and had a fabulous experience, planned a trip for a group of 10 of us to Barbados, and were in total shock over the HORRIBLE service we experienced. So many rude workers, butler service was terrible, so much so that you were afraid to ask for anything. If you were brave enough to ask, you got either a rude comment, a flat out no or an eye roll. If you were really lucky, you'd get what you asked for 3 hours later after you had already gotten it yourself. A few upper management individuals were very nice, an Irish manager named Jack, was very nice, and the manager at Chi was kind, but it seemed like most of the rest of the staff were EXTREMELY disgruntled. Rarely saw a smile from anyone. We paid for a Butler room, oceanview and got a view of a tractor in front of a pool. We gave up on asking the butler most things and just got food and drinks ourselves, hunted everywhere for towels and were told there was a shortage so we couldn't get anymore for the room. The resort is beautiful and the food was really great, especially for a large group of vegetarians, but unfortunately this did not outweigh the most horrible service ever. We talked to so many people on the resort that were feeling the same way. I could go on and on with examples of the poor service. Save your money and go anywhere but Sandals Barbados. Read less
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Jul 22, 2024 Marie J

This was our 8TH sandals, this one OMG never seeing or hearings such none sense. The employees some were nice and some were too overwhelmed to care. Not enough employees to cover bars, Restaurants, Everything was a long wait, even at the bars the excuses they made not to make a blended drinks, the looks especially if you get there 15 minutes… Read more
This was our 8TH sandals, this one OMG never seeing or hearings such none sense. The employees some were nice and some were too overwhelmed to care. Not enough employees to cover bars, Restaurants, Everything was a long wait, even at the bars the excuses they made not to make a blended drinks, the looks especially if you get there 15 minutes before they closed. Every day was a struggle to get beach towels, I had to get up 6, 7 AM to go look for them. One day we went out came back later on, our room was not made, called to let them know and asked for supplies like water, fresh towels we waited 3 hours later 2 towels. We love Sandals, but SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS left a bad taste in our mouth. I hope they do something about it. We paid too much money for this horrible service. Read less
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Jul 22, 2024 Veronica P

The resort was beautiful and the staff was very welcoming!!! The DJ at the pool was on point with the music! The butler service was amazing!!!!! Latrell, Princess, and Roshanna were all FIVE STAR Excellence!!! Thank you all for such an awesome stay!!! We will be back!!!
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Jul 21, 2024 E4388TXnicoler Rye, New Hampshire

Celebrated our 10 year anniversary and had a wonderful trip. The staff was so attentive and helpful/friendly. Shout out to stellar massages by Melissa and Krystal at the Red Lane Spa… the best massages we’ve had! The food was amazing with Bombay being a standout favorite for dinner and Heart and Sol for lunch ! Brian made our anniversary dinner… Read more
Celebrated our 10 year anniversary and had a wonderful trip. The staff was so attentive and helpful/friendly. Shout out to stellar massages by Melissa and Krystal at the Red Lane Spa… the best massages we’ve had! The food was amazing with Bombay being a standout favorite for dinner and Heart and Sol for lunch ! Brian made our anniversary dinner top notch ! Renaldo at the sky bar made some of the best cocktails! Citadel also made the best margaritas with the biggest smile :) Shaquan and Tyrese took us out on the hobbie cat with the best hospitality making sure our experience was top notch! I have to say any small issues were quickly addressed through their whatsapp communication. Towels were a little hard to find some mornings so we just learned to bring a few back to the room so we had them in the morning. We booked a sup room but ended up in a ssup royal seas swim up that ended up being so price and tranquil just had a few nasty bug bites and wish I had brought bug spray. Beds were incredibly comfortable and bathrooms were massive! Do the free snorkel trip - saw some sea turtles and colorful fish - make sure you sign up when you check in. Club sandals has times and days of the week separate from when the dive shop also offers free snorkel trips. Read less