Sandy Lane

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Luxury Ocean Room
The Pool and Spa
Dolphin Suite
Dolphin Suite
Luxury Dolphin Suite
Luxury Dolphin Suite
The Pool
Penthouse
The Country Club
The Villa
Spa Treatment Room
Orchid Room
Orchid Room
View from Upper Terrace
Green Monkey Golf Course
Sandy Lane Suite
The Sandy Lane Suite
The Monkey Bar
Penthouse
Green Monkey Golf Course
Green Monkey Golf Course
Luxury Orchid Suite
The Spa Cafe
Spa
Spa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
Luxury Ocean Room
The Pool and Spa
Dolphin Suite
Dolphin Suite
Luxury Dolphin Suite
Luxury Dolphin Suite
The Pool
Penthouse
The Country Club
The Villa
Spa Treatment Room
Orchid Room
Orchid Room
View from Upper Terrace
Green Monkey Golf Course
Sandy Lane Suite
The Sandy Lane Suite
The Monkey Bar
Penthouse
Green Monkey Golf Course
Green Monkey Golf Course
Luxury Orchid Suite
The Spa Cafe
Spa
Spa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa
The Villa

The hotel

If it’s a premier address you’re after, the finest accommodation in the Caribbean, with luxury amenities galore, welcome to Sandy Lane. At this romantic retreat, choose from a variety of plantation-style rooms and suites, all furnished to perfection with some very thoughtful home-from-home touches. Your own private balcony is the ideal place to relax, a cocktail or glass of wine in-hand as you admire either garden views or views of the waves lapping against a golden shore. Indulge yourself further at the spa, a delightful experience with hydrotherapy on offer, Jet Blitz room and Rhassoul – an oriental steam bath to leave you feeling deeply refreshed and hydrated. If you’ve got kids with you, they’ll be kept more than busy at the complimentary Treehouse Club. Aimed at youngsters right through to teens, activities include golf, tennis, water sports and arts and crafts – you’ll have trouble tearing them away if anything! Talking of golf, enthusiasts will think they’re in heaven. There’s not one, but three courses to choose from, including the Tom Fazio created Green Monkey, which is exclusive to guests. If culinary delights are more your thing, you won’t be disappointed either. Five restaurants are onsite, ranging from the beachside Bajan Blue to the casual Country Club, serving an abundance of dishes from around the world with fine wines to hand and the ultimate in service.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment

Where is it

On the West Coast, just south of Holetown, overlooking a golden arc of sand. Transfer time from airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

113 rooms and suites and a 5 bedroom villa. All of which are air-conditioned with private terrace or balcony, satellite TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, mini-bar*, complimentary in room Nespresso coffee, selection of teas and bottled water, safe, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board (on request). Orchid Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds have garden views and sleep maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

All rates include the following features or benefits:

- complimentary Fast Track upon arrival

- welcome by Airport Concierge upon arrival.

- transfers to and from the airport in executive car

- welcome fruit cocktail on arrival and personalized guest in room registration

- complimentary fruit in room on arrival

- complimentary packing and unpacking services

- complimentary beach bag per bedroom

- one outfit of clothing pressed per person on arrival.

- full English breakfast daily

- complimentary fitness facility

- complimentary WiFi

- complimentary in room Nespresso coffee, selection of teas and bottled water

- unlimited use of tennis and padel tennis courts

- complimentary day access to The Treehouse Club dedicated children's facility

- complimentary breakfast and dinner for children aged 0 to 12 inclusive from the Kids' Menu or Kids’ buffet during the summer

- unlimited non-motorised water sports including windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking and snorkelling.

Half Board option: includes dinner at Bajan Blue restaurant (not including drinks or specialty dinners, other than the hotel's Asian Buffets and West Indian Buffets). Applicable in Bajan Blue only. Additional dishes will be charged at menu price e.g. king prawns, tenderloin of beef and wagyu beef is not included. Supplements will apply for specialty items at the resort’s discretion and will be advised when dining. Full pricing applies for caviar and truffles.

Ocean Rooms with 1 king-size bed or twin beds and sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Luxury Ocean Rooms are larger in size with expansive balconies, 1 king-size bed or twin beds and sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Luxury Orchid Suites with 2 bedrooms, one with 1 king-size bed, the second with twin beds, 2 private bathrooms and garden views, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

Dolphin Suites have 1 bedroom with 1 king-size bed, large living room, patio with dining area with sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Luxury Dolphin Suites have 2 bedrooms with 1 king-size bed and twin beds, a large living room, patio with dining area, main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, second bedroom with bathroom and private balcony with sea views, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

Penthouse with 2 bedrooms both with 1 king-size bed, located in the Orchid Wing with a spacious foyer, living room, patio with dining area, kitchen, main bedroom with a whirlpool tub and second bedroom with en-suite bathroom, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 2 adults and 3 children.

Villa at Sandy Lane with 5 bedrooms located in the heart of the resort amongst gardens with its own pool, Jacuzzi, gazebo and private access to Sandy Lane Beach. All en-suite bedrooms have flatscreen TVs, entertainment system and WiFi access, a personal butler, housekeeper and chef on hand. Villa sleeping maximum 10 adults and 4 children or 8 adults and 6 children.

Rates for the Villa include:

- roundtrip airport transfers

- complimentary Fast Track on arrival and welcome by airport concierge on arrival

- Champagne and canapés on arrival

- personalised guest in-villa registration

- tropical fruit in room on arrival

- full English breakfast

- complimentary in room Nespresso coffee, selection of teas and bottled water

- daily afternoon tea

- unlimited use of tennis courts

- unlimited motorised and non-motorised water sports including:- windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing

- extensive use of the fitness facility at the Spa

- complimentary packing and unpacking services

- one outfit of clothing pressed per person on arrival

- use of a vehicle throughout stay

- facsimile machine

- one complimentary international and local newspaper each day

- personal staff of butler, housekeeper and chef

- night security

- complimentary daily green fees at the Country Club or Old Nine

- one spa voucher to the value of US $100.00 per adult

- one family Sunday Brunch once during stay

- complimentary day access to The Treehouse Club dedicated children’s facility.

- complimentary breakfast and dinner for children aged 0 to 12 inclusive from the kids' menu or kids’ buffet during the summer

- complimentary WiFi

- complimentary beach bag per bedroom

- complimentary laundry service

The Sandy Lane Suite is located on the second floor of the Turtle Wing with sea views, featuring 4 bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom, direct beach access, private infinity pool, living room, kitchen, bar, TV area, and a studio/office, sleeping maximum 10 adults and 2 children.

Rates for the Sandy Lane Suite include:

- Fast Track on arrival and welcome by airport concierge

- roundtrip airport transfers

- Champagne and canapés on arrival

- personalised guest in-suite registration

- tropical fruit in-suite on arrival

- daily English breakfast

- complimentary packing and unpacking services

- one outfit of clothing pressed per person on arrival

- complimentary beach bag per bedroom

- complimentary in room Nespresso coffee, selection of teas and bottled water

- unlimited use of tennis courts

- unlimited non-motorised water sports including: windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking and snorkelling

- use of the fitness facility

- complimentary WiFi

- laundry service

- facsimile machine

- one international and local newspaper each day

- one complimentary 60-minute full body massage or one round of golf at The Country Club per person

- daily access to The Treehouse Club, dedicated children's facility

- complimentary breakfast and dinner for children aged 0 to 12 inclusive from the Kids' Menu or Kids’ buffet during the summer.

Please note: Luxury Ocean Rooms are bookable online, and other room types are available on request. Please call us on 0344 472 9646 should you wish to request a different room type.

Full English breakfast included daily. 5 restaurants: Bajan Blue (European, Caribbean and Asian-inspired cuisine), The Monkey Club, The Lower Terrace which also offers Afternoon Tea, The Spa Café and The Country Club (light leisurely lunches, coffees and cocktails). 6 bars: The Monkey Bar, Bajan Blue Bar & Lounge, Beach Bar, Coffee and Gelato Bar, The Pool Bar, Country Club Bar. Wine Cellar. Complimentary breakfast and dinner for children aged 0-12 years inclusive from the kids' menu, kids’ buffet and any other dinner buffets during the summer period (28th April - 31st October 2025).

Vast swimming pool with underwater sound system. Personalised beach and poolside service. Spa* with hydrotherapy pool. Fitness centre. Complimentary fitness classes including spinning, circuits, Pilates and yoga. Unlimited use of Tennis and Padel Tennis courts. Unlimited non-motorised water sports, including windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking and snorkelling. Scuba-diving*. Deep sea fishing*. 3 golf courses*: The Old Nine, The Country Club and The Green Monkey. The Treehouse Club (children aged 3-16 years). Children’s playground. Library with books and board games.

Summer sports camp 2025: complimentary lessons and games for 7-16 year-olds including golf, water skiing, football and tennis. Valid between 31st May to 7th June; 12th to 19th July; 9th to 16th August and 25th October - 1st November 2025.

Complimentary Fast Track on arrival at airport, welcome by Airport Concierge, and transfers to and from the airport in an executive car. Complimentary WiFi. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. One outfit pressed complimentary per person on arrival. Complimentary packing and unpacking services. 24-hour reception. Boutique.


Please note: If you wish to book a Limo or Rolls Royce transfer, please call the contact centre to make your request. This service is available for an additional charge.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom daily, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and is US$17.66 per bedroom per night.

A minimum stay of 14 nights is required when staying between 18th-23rd December.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: Sandy Lane has been designed in an elegant yet understated style and therefore respectfully request that guests dress appropriately whilst enjoying the facilities. Cover-ups should be worn during the day while dining at Bajan Blue, the Beach Bar and throughout public areas. Long trousers and collared shirts must be worn in the restaurants and public areas after 7:30pm.

Please note: Luxury Ocean Rooms are bookable online, and other room types are available on request. Please call us on 0344 472 9646 should you wish to request a different room type. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous afternoon tea

Mar 24, 2025 MandyKimEssex Essex

Afternoon tea at Sandy Lane! It was Fabulous!!! Our 25th wedding anniversary, so perfect place to be spoilt, service was great, food lovely and was impressed by the pink hotel! Everything is pink! Still prefer the Ritz but that’s both done!
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Feb 20, 2025 Doug W Meredith, New Hampshire

Out adventure began when we exited the tarmac, as opposed to after customs, and the experience was stellar. No finger need be lifted thereafter. We were handed off to our driver and whisked off to our incredible greeting and subsequently escorted to our room (which is where you check in) with your bags at our heels. The rooms are adorned with… Read more
Out adventure began when we exited the tarmac, as opposed to after customs, and the experience was stellar. No finger need be lifted thereafter. We were handed off to our driver and whisked off to our incredible greeting and subsequently escorted to our room (which is where you check in) with your bags at our heels. The rooms are adorned with every convenience, including welcome fruit, bottled water, coffee and fresh milk in the fridge. Do not expect cream, which is what I prefer in my coffee, so that was a personal disappointment, because the response should have been, we’re sending staff to retrieve some for you sir. Guest rooms can only be cooled to 20 degrees C (67 degrees F) which, if you like it quite cool when you sleep, especially as the comfortable beds are draped with heavy duvets, you will be frustrated. There is a ceiling fan but why restrict a guest’s ability to choose? A manager’s cocktail party was held the first night. You must attend these events if offered. You are bound to meet a cadre of interesting people imparting the most interesting life stories. This is a destination designed mainly for the inhabitants of England, as they return year after year. Therefore, they constitute the majority of the guests. Nevertheless, you may "still" find them to be an interesting lot. :) We received a call at 9 AM to ask if we wanted our room cleaned as we had our “do not disturb” light on. That was 5 AM LA time, but a very respectable London time. We were dead asleep, so not sure of the do not disturb light's intended purpose. The staff was my favorite part of our stay. The English management is expected to be exceptionally polite and the regulation level of stuffy. But the islander staff was amazing and always friendly, helpful, genuine and seemingly joyful (a rarity indeed). The beach is right there, with comfortable assigned beach chairs and no bugs. The water is that lovely hue you’d expect and is inhabited by the occasional sea turtle. There is a precipitous drop off a few feet out and coral protruding from the sea floor but it’s not too sharp. In other words, you’ll survive a swim. If you prefer, there’s an incredible pool, spa, golf course, tennis courts and all you’d expect at a world class resort destination. Value expectations? Everything on the island is imported, except perhaps for rum, so everything is expensive, even for the inhabitants of the island. But, for those guests of Sandy Lane you can expect usury prices consistent with the room rates. And bring cash as tipping is standard and, if you’re a drinker, pick up a bottle at duty free while waiting for your luggage. In an unfortunate turn of events, I contracted food poisoning from the buffet the first night. Obviously, this must be uncommon, but I spent the rest of my stay in bed….. or worse…. The resort nurse was excellent. I’m giving SL a pass on this one. Overall, your experience will be memorable and very likely for the right reasons! Read less
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Feb 5, 2025 Marcandrews87 Harrogate, United Kingdom

We’ve loved our stay and could not fault the service again. Staff were excellent and every detail from check in has been faultless. Well done to the team. The bathroom was enormous with stunning toiletries. Big shout out to the room cleaners
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable luxury experience - best hotel in Barbados by far

Feb 2, 2025 AngieBabes Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

We stayed in an Orchid suite for 3 nights prior to going on a cruise. The hotel was absolutely amazing and the best service we have experienced in a 5 star luxury hotel anywhere in the world. The room was immaculate with a large walk in wardrobe, enormous bathroom, separate study, separate lounge area and a garden terrace with furniture. We… Read more
We stayed in an Orchid suite for 3 nights prior to going on a cruise. The hotel was absolutely amazing and the best service we have experienced in a 5 star luxury hotel anywhere in the world. The room was immaculate with a large walk in wardrobe, enormous bathroom, separate study, separate lounge area and a garden terrace with furniture. We particularly liked the Bajan Blue restaurant which had some excellent themed buffet nights as well as the a la carte menu. The hotel really is as good as the hype and we will be back again soon. Highly recommended Read less
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Jan 20, 2025 Reenu77 Exeter, United Kingdom

My family and I have stayed at Sandy Lane two years running, both holidays have been memorable for the quality and attention given. The rooms were different each time we stayed but always fabulous. The hotel and grounds are beautifully well kept the staff are so friendly. We had a fantastic experience playing cricket on the front lawn with help… Read more
My family and I have stayed at Sandy Lane two years running, both holidays have been memorable for the quality and attention given. The rooms were different each time we stayed but always fabulous. The hotel and grounds are beautifully well kept the staff are so friendly. We had a fantastic experience playing cricket on the front lawn with help from the team at the Childrens clubhouse. The pool and beach are easily accessible . The addition of the floats and pontoon makes for perfect relaxation. We thoroughly enjoyed the beach service by placing your flag in the sand. Breakfast was a highlight every day if you can believe there is something missing from the huge choice available it was never too much trouble to get it for you. The only downside was sometimes it was a little disjointed getting tea, coffee and iced drinks at breakfast and being a vegetarian I would have liked the option of a vegetarian sausage or similar, however I was not going to go hungry with the options available. A word of warning the marble gets very slippery when wet, I did take a tumble on my first visit but the staff were so attentive and the nurse called me each day to check I was okay. My son who was seven on his first visit and enjoyed the children’s amenities. He loved anything to do with water so this is ideal. The beach is very safe (although no lifeguard there are plenty of staff around keeping an eye on things) Read less