The All Inclusive Sugar Bay Barbados offers a delightful holiday base with an array of activities, four fantastic restaurants, tranquil Caribbean waters in a protected lagoon, and with Bridgetown only a 10-minute drive away, you will be spoilt for choice with things to do and see! Perfect for couples, friends and families, Sugar Bay oozes boho-chic style and radiates a serene atmosphere allowing you to completely unwind in paradise. Guest rooms suit all types of holidaymakers with spacious family suites ideal for larger groups, all of which have great views of the ocean, the pool or the lush, green gardens. Being just a few metres from the calmest seas of the south coast, water sports are very much the order of the day with plenty available. Aside from taking a swim in the cool Caribbean Sea, there are also two swimming pools to laze by and a fitness centre for enthusiasts. Otherwise, head to Karma Spa for a spot of well-deserved pampering. Whilst the adults are at play, the kids have their very own children’s club, offering beach games, competitions and opportunities for exploring. Teens aren’t left out; they can hang together in the clubhouse, an adult no-go area! Dining is a joy, as Sugar Bay Barbados boasts more dining options than most hotels in Barbados! There is a tantalising selection of restaurants to choose from, each utilising the freshest produce from land and sea.
Amenities
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Babysitting service
Creche
Kids Club
Teen Club
Families
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Where is it
Overlooking the stunning beachfront and tranquil Caribbean Sea. The capital, Bridgetown, is only a 10-minute drive away. The south coast boardwalk is accessible from the beach offering a short walk along the ocean side to a variety of restaurants and bars. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.
Hotel information
138 rooms, all of which are air-conditioned with private balcony, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Signature Room with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.
All Inclusive of: breakfast, lunch and dinner, two specialty dining experiences (Sizzle Steak House and Umi; guests can choose two sushi experiences in Umi or two steakhouse experiences in Sizzle Steak House, or one of each. Only valid for stays of 7 nights or more), premium alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. All entertainment and activities above unless stated otherwise.
Please note: guests can have additional specialty dining experiences at the cost of $25pp (payable locally, subject to change).
Deluxe Signature Rooms with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and sofa bed. This room is larger in size than the Signature Room and sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Ocean Front Rooms overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size 4-poster bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Deluxe Ocean Front Room with 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Family Suite with pool or garden views, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children.
Ocean Front Family Suites boast great views of the ocean, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children
2-Bedroom Suite with garden views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with 1 queen-size bed plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
2-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite with master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with twin beds plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 6 adults, 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.
The Reef (buffet restaurant/breakfast, lunch and dinner), Colin’s Bar & Grill (lunch), Lazy Mongoose Pub, Sizzle Steak House (dinner only/limited dining), Umi (Sushi/Asian Fusion - dinner only/limited dining). New Driftwood Cafe. Blush Cafe* (coffee shop).
Arcade. In-house guest activities team to organise day/evening activities/entertainment.
2 swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar. Karma Spa* with a new salon. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including boogie boards, kayaking and snorkelling. Beach volleyball. Newly redesigned games room. Creche and kids' club. Teen clubhouse.
Gift shop*. Complimentary WiFi. Babysitting* (on request). Creche/nursery. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour reception.
A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night.
7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: smoking is not allowed in guest rooms or balconies.
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Room WITHOUT a view
Feb 19, 2025bhavchandeWorsley, United Kingdom
Overall this hotel is very nice; beautiful beachfront, food is excellent, service is great. However, please be aware that if you book a signature room, this may not be the beautiful pool view the pictures suggest. We are a group of 4 with 2 girls aged 14 who have been looking forward to a week at this hotel with what we hoped would be fabulous…
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Overall this hotel is very nice; beautiful beachfront, food is excellent, service is great. However, please be aware that if you book a signature room, this may not be the beautiful pool view the pictures suggest. We are a group of 4 with 2 girls aged 14 who have been looking forward to a week at this hotel with what we hoped would be fabulous pool view rooms. Instead we have been put in what I would describe as the over-spill building which is opposite the main building with absolutely no view and which backs onto a restaurant or other building with loud expellers sending up smells that resemble a greasy spoon cafe. Our room towels and sheets smell like cooking fat. I hate to give negative feedback but I’m really disappointed in the hotel reservations people and Virgin holidays. I feel really let down. I asked if we could be moved to a pool view room and was told it was not possible and also took this up with Virgin with no success. To be frank I’d never have booked this hotel if I’d known we would be given rooms in this location. Really disappointed.
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Wonderful resort with wonderful staff.
Feb 17, 2025Janet S
The staff at Sugar Bay make this wonderful resort even better. They are friendly and kind. We are older and they were always looking out for us making sure we had everything we needed. The food is fantastic, every cocktail is made with care, the a la carte restaurants are 5 star. The beach is suitable for non-swimmers, easy to get in and out…
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The staff at Sugar Bay make this wonderful resort even better. They are friendly and kind. We are older and they were always looking out for us making sure we had everything we needed. The food is fantastic, every cocktail is made with care, the a la carte restaurants are 5 star. The beach is suitable for non-swimmers, easy to get in and out of, fairly calm thanks to the breakwater. We love that there is no music on the beach, just the relaxing sounds of nature. You can get a chair and umbrella on the beach any time of day, no need to get up at the crack of dawn. This was our second time and we can't wait to go back.
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Great vibe
Feb 16, 2025Gordon RCarlisle, United Kingdom
Very friendly staff. Great variety of food and dining experiences. Rooms and resort very clean. Well placed for local visits to Garrison UNESCO World Heritage Site and to see the swimming horses at Pebbles Beach. Just a great vibe and feel to the resort.
Best buffet food ever!!
Feb 15, 2025Suzi T
The best buffet food ever and we have been to many destinations. Also the hotel rooms all of a very good standard.
We did get flooded due to heavy rain but were moved by the hotel twice, but we ended up on a first floor sea facing room.
Entertainment also excellent, brilliant female group amongst them. Staff also felt comfortable to dance at their…
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The best buffet food ever and we have been to many destinations. Also the hotel rooms all of a very good standard.
We did get flooded due to heavy rain but were moved by the hotel twice, but we ended up on a first floor sea facing room.
Entertainment also excellent, brilliant female group amongst them. Staff also felt comfortable to dance at their stations when service was quiet which was lovely to see.
Easy access from and to the airport, just get a cab $35 each way. From the airport when you land has taxis just outside. Just ask the price and they take you straight to your hotel.
There was a oriental and steak house themed restaurants that were also good, but I thought the buffet was better in my opinion. Sorry the small pub open to 1am was naff with a large screen TV with loud music. and in need of updating.
You can walk to Browns beach and horse racing from the hotel or just pop on the local buses (little vans) to get to other parts of the island, they cram people in so be prepared and for loud music but you are very safe in Barbados.
Lovely people everyone so polite and all say hello and welcome to their island when out and about.
I recommend staying at this very friendly hotel. I would definitely go back.
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Beautiful resort with wonderful service
Feb 12, 2025609montewRock Valley, Iowa
We had a wonderful week at Sugar Bay. The staff was superb, very friendly and will honor any requests! Beautiful property and beach. Just a little rocky, nothing you can’t step around. Staff brought out umbrellas so you don’t bake in the sun! The Reef buffet had plenty of options and a different theme nightly. Also went to the Collin’s…
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We had a wonderful week at Sugar Bay. The staff was superb, very friendly and will honor any requests! Beautiful property and beach. Just a little rocky, nothing you can’t step around. Staff brought out umbrellas so you don’t bake in the sun! The Reef buffet had plenty of options and a different theme nightly. Also went to the Collin’s snack shack for lunch. Had burgers and hotdogs and fries for a change. Ate at Sizzle steakhouse one night and the steaks were delicious!! Loved the nightly entertainment, super singers and 2 nights had dancers and fire eaters! All around wonderful vacation would definitely recommend!!!!
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