Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

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 or Mercedes Benz 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 fifth 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 or Mercedes Benz 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! 9 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), 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 8 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 It was just ok

Feb 10, 2025 jordanseaton Utica, Kentucky

So we just left on Feb 7 honestly some staff was great some not so great. I did notice that if you tipped you definitely got better service. Heidi and Che at the swim up bar was awesome. Chadrick at lovers lane was great also. Darren the manager at butch’s seafood is awesome. Wait staff at American Tavern acted annoyed to be there working. The… Read more
So we just left on Feb 7 honestly some staff was great some not so great. I did notice that if you tipped you definitely got better service. Heidi and Che at the swim up bar was awesome. Chadrick at lovers lane was great also. Darren the manager at butch’s seafood is awesome. Wait staff at American Tavern acted annoyed to be there working. The beach bar staff acted like they didn’t want to be there either and never smiled. One complaint we had was that the food was almost always slow to come out. Most nights dinner was about 2 hours granted we were in a group but still too slow. Lunch for 8 at the pizza shack got lost for half of us and we waisted a lot of time trying to get the food. Overall the food was good. The resort its self is beautiful and very well kept and all the landscape crew would greet you with a good morning/evening every time you seen them. Overall for what you pay I’m not sure that I would go back I may try another Sandals location just to give them a chance. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Chophouse restaurant!!!!!

Feb 10, 2025 Sue K Innisfil, Canada

We went to the butchs chophouse our server Regina she usually work at the neptunes but she was our see in the chophouse she was excellent and have a beautiful soul our manager Janell was great to the chef Ashley meet us the food was great the wine was los good to you must come and try it
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fantastic hotel with amazing staff

Feb 10, 2025 867keirak

Sandals Royal Barbados was our first sandals, so not really knowing what to expect, we were absolutely delighted to have the experiences we did. The staff really made our holiday. Shout out to all the amazing staff but a few extra stars that shown through were Israel, Sholande, Oshin at the swim up pool bar, everyday this fantastic, smiley,… Read more
Sandals Royal Barbados was our first sandals, so not really knowing what to expect, we were absolutely delighted to have the experiences we did. The staff really made our holiday. Shout out to all the amazing staff but a few extra stars that shown through were Israel, Sholande, Oshin at the swim up pool bar, everyday this fantastic, smiley, attentive group made relaxing by the pool with a deink in hand the perfect combination. George at the main reception bar on the Sandals barbados side made the best nutty martini Hassani/ Zedan at the swim up pool bar on the Barbados side introduced me to my all-time favourite coconut rum mojito cocktail. These men were such a pleasure, friendly, professional, and a joy to be around. Ruth & Crystal bead craft was an unexpected activity of fun made by Ruth's fantastic people skills. Rachelle, Sean paul hype team making all the pool side activities exciting and entertaining. They made us laugh so much. Special shout out to Shaquille, himself and my husband got on like a house on fire. And lastly Zaria and mellissa from sales for their fantastic singing skills on our departure. Our room was located in the St Lawrence House, room 11407 on the 4th floor. If we were to go again we would stay in this building again, but I'd pick the 5 or 6th floor to get a better view of the sunset in the evening from the balcony. From my opinion i think room 11603 or 11604 would be ideal. The reviews of the dog barking are true but just bring ear plugs for that. It wasn't that bad for us as we had the fan or aircon on so that masked the dogs barking. We did also block the small window in the bathroom to stop the light from the hall light coming into the bedroom. The building is located right beside Heart n sol, lovely smoothies n lunch spot and the Greenhouse, didn't have breakfast here so can't comment but had an OK dinner here. Our favourite breakfast spots were La parisienne for the eggs hash n steak and eggs, The American Tavern for their buffet selection. Loved heart n sol for sandwiches, the buffet at Spices changes everyday so lots of variety and the jerk chicken shack. Dinner highlights were Soy and butches. Had great fun at Kimonos but food was average unfortunately. Tried lots but just giving my highlights. I would highly recommend Sandals Royal Barbados. The fact that you can use the two sandals hotels that are right beside each other is ideal and make it honestly one of the best holidays we've been on. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t waste your money. The price does not justify the service or quality of food.

Feb 9, 2025 sarah c Oshawa, Canada

My husband and I just returned from Sandals Royal Barbados. We stayed in the beachfront one bedroom skypool butler suite from February 1- February 8, 2025. This was our second sandals vacation and it was so terrible, we may cancel our future ones. The resort itself is nice. The beach and resort grounds are kept well and maintained.… Read more
My husband and I just returned from Sandals Royal Barbados. We stayed in the beachfront one bedroom skypool butler suite from February 1- February 8, 2025. This was our second sandals vacation and it was so terrible, we may cancel our future ones. The resort itself is nice. The beach and resort grounds are kept well and maintained. Unfortunately, that is the only thing this resort has going for itself. The service is atrocious. The food is terrible. Apparently in Barbados you can tip and if you tip the workers, you will receive top notch service. If you don’t tip them, they will act as if you don’t exist. If we knew ahead of time that tipping was expected, we likely would have brought additional funds for tipping. However, with the price of this resort, the service and food does not align. Nor, should a guest be required to tip to receive service after paying a substantial amount to stay for the week. We spoke with 10+ couples throughout our stay. Some with butler rooms, some with not and the disappointment with this place was prevalent. The issues with poor service and food quality was rampant. You would go to a bar and be completely ignored. We had staff roll their eyes at us, we went to the cafe for a crepe one evening and the ladies in there were arguing right infront of us. They didn’t want to make my husband a crepe because it was 20 minutes until they closed. We were in disbelief. Several couples were sick after eating at the Chi restaurant. One man was served raw chicken from Neptune’s. I was severely sick after eating at Portofino’s and we actually left since after being served our dinner, the waitress never returned to offer us another drink or desert. Not one meal did I finish during our vacation. When couples would complain to the GM, they were told that during Covid their good employees left and what they have now is what they have so basically there is no resolve. They offered us a candlelight beach dinner which was so terrible, I didn’t even eat the dinner. My husband was served a raw burger from the Merry Monkey. I hate that my review of this place has to be so negative but, the cost to stay at this place does not align with the service and food quality. If it was $5000 for the week, you could let alot of it go but, we spent $16,000 USD and I am furious because I feel completely ripped off. We are now a sapphire level which means we have spent over $25,000.00 at sandals. We have another one booked, and we will likely cancel and not return to another sandals property. Our first half of the week, we rarely saw our butlers. One day, we didn’t see anyone until 4pm. Another day, we left the pool and forgot to tell our butler we left (apparently their cooler inventory is an issue) after we left, someone took our cooler. Our butler was not happy about it and let us know. The following day, we were not offered a cooler. My travel agent had our butler team switched out and Shaq, Kevan and Ron were amazing however, the service from the bar and restaurant staff diminished everything our new team tried to fix. I want everyone to be aware of what is going on at this resort before you spend the money on it. You can get a lot better service, food and your moneys worth at another property. I wish I had taken the reviews more seriously but I know with all feedback; you have to take with a grain of salt and I’m sure there may be some people who have positive things to say about this place but, be wary that you have a large chance of not being happy with this sandals property and I don’t want anyone else to pay the kind of money we paid for this vacation and be so excited and ready to leave at the end of the week because the food and service is trash. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating They don’t tell you about the ocean

Feb 9, 2025 PLL987 Yardley, Pennsylvania

If you are looking for a Caribbean beach where you can walk out into 3 feet of clear, warm and calm waters, this is not the place for you. This sandals is on the southern tip of the island and exposed to the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, because of its location, the easterly winds are quite strong. we were told that Sandals… Read more
If you are looking for a Caribbean beach where you can walk out into 3 feet of clear, warm and calm waters, this is not the place for you. This sandals is on the southern tip of the island and exposed to the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, because of its location, the easterly winds are quite strong. we were told that Sandals chose this location because they could not find a suitable property on the western side of the island. The beach itself was beautiful and clean. We had Butler Service and therefore our beach chairs were set up and ready early in the morning. Sandals advertises that you have the benefit of two resorts next to each other. But there was only one French pastry shop between the two properties, and that shop had only one crepe maker. So after seeing a long line, the first day, we did not return. We stayed in the wahoo building. The accommodations were OK, but the oversized shower did not have a handheld extension, which was very annoying to my wife. In addition, there were no handles in the shower and no hooks on which to hang bathing suits. There was one thing that was unacceptable about the room. We were unable to control the thermostat, so that the air conditioning was either on or off. When it was on the room was freezing, and when it was off the heat and humidity were uncomfortable. There was no middle ground ! The food was acceptable for an all inclusive. But anyone who writes that the steaks were unbelievable, has never been to a good steakhouse. We would never stay at this sandals again. Quite frankly, after having stayed at six sandals over the last 15 years, we find a certain monotony to the “sandals experience“ and will look for other beach vacations in the future. Read less