Sandals Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

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 two 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 Deluxe 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 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 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.

2 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 Another great stay at Sandals Barbados

Mar 29, 2025 Peter W

This was our 7th visit to Sandals Barbados and it only gets better. I cannot understand any of the negative reviews of this fabulous resort. All the negative reviews about staff being unresponsive and rude can only in my view caused by the people being rude to them in the 1st place as we found them extremely friendly and caring. Sandals layer off… Read more
This was our 7th visit to Sandals Barbados and it only gets better. I cannot understand any of the negative reviews of this fabulous resort. All the negative reviews about staff being unresponsive and rude can only in my view caused by the people being rude to them in the 1st place as we found them extremely friendly and caring. Sandals layer off neigh on 250 people in 2024 many of our friends included in them unfortunately, but still we had a fabulous 2 weeks there with having a special mention to friends we were reconnected with, these are Shanique from the Heart & Sol( although very briefly has she went on leave), Claire from her new job in banqueting, the bar staff in the courtyard bar, Jack in the merry monkey, Marlon who has gone from barman to supervisor, Eugine in Butches chop house bar. But our most thanks go to Gilbert & Elso the Sushi chefs in the Soy, they made the most delightful meals for us and the tasted divine. But our favourite has to be Sherwin the matre de of the Soy & Kamonoes, he has been our friend for many years and sadly is leaving this great resort and will be very sadly missed. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and will be keeping in touch. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort with lovely people if you don't mind the rough water

Mar 28, 2025 Jill M

Pros: 95 percent of the staff were lovely and a few maybe need a new job:) We avoided the ones who did... The food was amazing. The locals were friendly. 2 resorts in one but feels like one big resort with lots of options. cons : The restaurant system needs to work out the kinks of seating/reservations. When asking for a reservation they… Read more
Pros: 95 percent of the staff were lovely and a few maybe need a new job:) We avoided the ones who did... The food was amazing. The locals were friendly. 2 resorts in one but feels like one big resort with lots of options. cons : The restaurant system needs to work out the kinks of seating/reservations. When asking for a reservation they were sold out, but upon walking up they had tons of open seats. The beach is rough/red flag most of the time and couldn't get in past ankle deep. A local said this was typical and a calm sea there is unusual. We took a tour up the northwest side to get a calm beach. We love the water, so this was a huge decision for us to book somewhere else next time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Attentive Service Barbados

Mar 27, 2025 jphemister Caribbean

Stayed at Royal Barbados. We were extremely happy- diamond level having stayed at multiple Sandals. We loved the ability to walk between two resorts rather than take the bus. We had “double” restaurants. Staff was always attentive. Special thanks to Basinet and Rita for top notch attentive service and drinks!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating What’s the hype?

Mar 27, 2025 Lucy T west midlands

Sandals Barbados is average at best. Not sure what the hype about this place is? First night we discovered a leak under the sink, water all over the floor. Was fixed the same day, but the leak reappeared 2 days later. The lift stopped letting people off on the 1st floor on our second to last day, had to get off on level 2 and walk down the stairs.… Read more
Sandals Barbados is average at best. Not sure what the hype about this place is? First night we discovered a leak under the sink, water all over the floor. Was fixed the same day, but the leak reappeared 2 days later. The lift stopped letting people off on the 1st floor on our second to last day, had to get off on level 2 and walk down the stairs. Grass was being cut everyday of our visit! Take antihistamines if you suffer with hay fever. Staff at cafe de Paris were rude. I asked for a “chocolate chaud” I must’ve mispronounced it as I was met with sniggering and comments under their breath about me whilst making the drink. Some days they were more concerned with putting cakes out than helping anyone, one morning there were 8 of us waiting whilst 2 of them decided something else was more important. My biggest pet peeve of an all inclusive holiday is the reserving of sunbeds. You DO have to get up at around 6am to reserve a lounger with a parasol. Even though there are signs saying no reserving loungers before 7am. Even the butlers were reserving them! Food was good most nights. Went to chi one night and had a bad stomach the next day, not saying it was the food but I had my suspicions. Would I stay here again? If there wasn’t anywhere else. Much preferred the Tamarind further up the island where they bought drinks over to you by the pool. I spent over £4000 on this holiday and expected much more. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely holiday but with some negatives

Mar 26, 2025 katie3659 Wales

We have just returned from an 11 night stay at Sandals Barbados . We had a lovely time however a few negatives so this is an honest review. Room : we were in a beachfront penthouse suite in the building called The Royal House . Top floor , we had a fantastic view of the ocean and main pool . The room had a large bed , great air conditioning, bath… Read more
We have just returned from an 11 night stay at Sandals Barbados . We had a lovely time however a few negatives so this is an honest review. Room : we were in a beachfront penthouse suite in the building called The Royal House . Top floor , we had a fantastic view of the ocean and main pool . The room had a large bed , great air conditioning, bath tub on balcony . Room could do with a bit of updating but nothing major . Beach Beautiful beach , the sand is like flour ,however the sea can be very rough and whilst we were there there were days where we couldn’t swim due to the current . Also a lot of seaweed started to come on which was unsightly . Plenty of sunloungers although butlers would secure the best spots which was very frustrating as we saw on several days many were unused so very selfish for other guests . Food : great selection of restaurants, you can use the ones at Sandals Royal too so a large variety . There were only a few you had to book, most you didn’t have too . Our favourites were La Parasienne ( French restaurant) which was on royal side , Indian restaurant Bombay . The Italian restaurant was initially our favourite , however the second time we went the food was completely different from the first time we had been there and very disappointing, hence we never went back . Entertainment : ok mostly on royal side, we tended to go for quiet drinks in one of the bars . The last day we were there we got caught up with the Heathrow airport closure and the staff at sandals were not helpful at all , and we nearly missed our flight due to their incompetence as they had said our flight was cancelled when in fact it wasn’t !!! They didn’t help us at all and if it hadn’t been for us finding out we would have missed the flight . But all in all we had a fab holiday . Read less