The Sands Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa

The hotel

Occupying one of the most sought-after beachfront settings in Barbados, the All Inclusive Sands offers not just sun, sea, and sand by the bucketful, but very comfortable accommodation too. Choose from a variety of room options, including a garden studio with gorgeous tropical views or an oceanfront family suite, all with plenty of amenities, including complimentary WiFi, to make you feel right at home. Not that you’ll be in your room too long, there’s too much else on-site to tempt you, with a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre to keep you occupied. St Lawrence Gap, the entertainment capital of Barbados, is just a few minutes away, featuring some of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs on the island. Want to stay closer to home? No problem. The Sands boasts two restaurants of its own as well as two bars in which to linger over drinks and eats.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking

Where is it

On Worthing Beach, within easy walking distance of St. Lawrence Gap. Oistins Bay Garden market is a short taxi ride away. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

87 rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, complimentary WiFi, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. All rooms have bathrooms with showers. Virgin Supersaver rooms are cosy and open to internal corridors, they have small frosted windows but do not have balconies/patios or a mini-fridge (all other room categories will include this). Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


All Inclusive of: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner. Snack menu 11am -4 pm daily. All drinks, including house wine with meals. Exceptions are prosecco, champagne, speciality wines and bottled water. Weekly Manager’s cocktail reception. Live entertainment/music at night. Watersports: snorkelling, kayaking, body boards. Free scuba lesson in swimming pool (on request). All activities featured in the all-inclusive programme are subject to availability, demand, and weather conditions. 


Please note: guests must be 18 years or over to be served alcohol.

Room upgrades

The Sands Signature Rooms have either a patio or balcony with garden views and 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

One-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat-screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

One-Bedroom Ocean View Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs and have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Please note: children under 6 years are not allowed in the duplex Suites

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Three-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites feature a separate living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suites are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. Penthouse suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with a sofa, flat-screen television with cable channels. The oceanfront Penthouse Suites are on the highest floor and is well appointed with magnificent oceanfront view, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Please note: children under 13 years are not allowed to stay in the Penthouse Suites.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 April '25 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost between 01 Apr –14 Dec '25. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

On The Water (beachfront restaurant serving Caribbean/International cuisine - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Noir* (à la carte rooftop restaurant, open 5 nights a week for dinner only - guests 12 years and over only). 2 bars (the main bar is open from 10:00am-11:00pm and the second bar is open when Noir is). Afternoon tea. Snack menu available daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Room service*.

Please note: guests may dine at Noir once per stay. Subsequent visits will be subject to availability and additional supplement.

Please note: reservations are required for lunch and dinner at both restaurants.

Nightly live music in the main restaurant from 8.30pm-10.00pm. A selection of complimentary seasonal activities and programmes are available to kids and teens during Christmas, Easter and the Summer school holidays. Subject to change and rotation, and will run based on minimum numbers.

Saltwater swimming pool. Reflections Spa*. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boards and body boards. Snorkelling equipment.

 Complimentary WiFi access. Guests Lounge with computer (with Internet access). 24-hour reception. Complimentary parking. Laundry service*. Babysitting service* (on request).

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. 

3 nights between 1 Apr-22 Dec.

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar.

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code

On The Water: the evening dress code is smart casual. Gentlemen may wear smart dress shorts and short sleeved shirts (polo shirts are allowed). Ladies tops/blouses must be full cover. Please note that no sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise are allowed at dinner. Smart jeans are allowed. No flip flops or trainers are allowed in the evening in the restaurant.

Cover-ups are required in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch and footwear is required in the restaurant at all times.

Noir Restaurant (à la carte): elegantly casual. Full-length trousers for gentleman and shirts with sleeves (either short or long sleeve), smart casual footwear. Stylish jeans and polo shirts are allowed. No T-shirts, sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise. No distressed jeans, three quarter pants, cargos or shorts (shorts applies to ladies also). No running shoes, flip-flops or caps are allowed in the restaurant. Children under 12 years are not allowed in Noir Restaurant. 

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking (including on balconies). Smoking is permitted in limited areas around the hotel.

Please note: Room towels are changed daily and bed linen is changed every 3 days or as required.

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Apr 5, 2025 mandy R Luton, United Kingdom

Arrived at reception with a welcome drink. Reception lady was very polite but anxious to go as it was the end of her shift and we was filling in a form on our phone which we had to scan. Room was very spacious and clean but air-conditioning only in the bedroom. The blinds in the bedroom did not fit the windows properly so gave a lot of light… Read more
Arrived at reception with a welcome drink. Reception lady was very polite but anxious to go as it was the end of her shift and we was filling in a form on our phone which we had to scan. Room was very spacious and clean but air-conditioning only in the bedroom. The blinds in the bedroom did not fit the windows properly so gave a lot of light in The rooms were cleaned if you put a sign on the door. My only concern was when no sign as put on the door they would walk in with towels .We were in the bedand i heard a k ock on our bedroo. door.Face cloths were given now and again The sun loungers were always full everyday with people's towels with no one on them even though notices were up not to do this. There was a smoking area but people still vaping by the pool. There was only one bar with their own branded drinks , The restaurant was bit of hit and miss with the waiters and waitresses especially Sakira standing there chatting while our drinks were waiting on the bar for 10 minutes and she didnt seem happy in her job but other staff were happy. The ladies at the restaurant frontdesk were akways helpfull The food was a very good variety but always warm. One thing was annoying is that when going for breakfast you had to say what time you wanted lunch and dinner . This is the first time activity is only done in the afternoon which maybe this is a four star as I have only done 5 star hotels Would like to say a big thank you to Ericsson on reception who helped me with my transfer back to the airport as there was a mixup and also letting u stay in the room for an extra 3 hours With all the above that has happened if the hotel was on offer I would go back again. It is the staff that makes it the place it is as they are all polite and go out of their way to help if they can .I wouldn't recommend this for the younger generation . Read less
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Apr 4, 2025 Barbara B

I was quite apprehensive about this holiday as there are some quite bad reviews on trip advisor but it was so much better than l expected. Room ...very spacious and clean but l would prefer a table and chairs on the balcony. Sunloungers...always managed to get one but not necessarily where l wanted. Food and drink...bar staff are all great and a… Read more
I was quite apprehensive about this holiday as there are some quite bad reviews on trip advisor but it was so much better than l expected. Room ...very spacious and clean but l would prefer a table and chairs on the balcony. Sunloungers...always managed to get one but not necessarily where l wanted. Food and drink...bar staff are all great and a wide range of cocktails A la carte, alternate days, this is ok and promptly served but the buffet food lets the hotel down, meat and fish tough and dry but there's usually pasta and a good range of salads so l made do with that so didn't starve!!! I would possibly come here again but will probably try the sister hotel if l return to Barbados. Read less
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Apr 1, 2025 David H

We regard ourselves as realistic when reviewing an hotel or restaurant and take into account what the cost was and we feel this hotel represents very good value. The Sands Hotel was a pleasant surprise having stayed in many Caribbean resorts and paid considerably more money over the years. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 night stay in a sea view… Read more
We regard ourselves as realistic when reviewing an hotel or restaurant and take into account what the cost was and we feel this hotel represents very good value. The Sands Hotel was a pleasant surprise having stayed in many Caribbean resorts and paid considerably more money over the years. We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 night stay in a sea view room. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable with effective air conditioning in the bedroom. The wardrobe contained hangers, 2robes, an iron, ironing board and safe. Outside of the bedroom door was a very large shelving unit which we used for our folded clothing. The sitting room area had a tv which we never watched,a fridge, hob and electric kettle. There was a sofa and easy chair and a coffee table . Separating the kitchen area to the lounge was a large breakfast bar with 2 stools. The spacious outside balcony had a lounger type sofa and there was a large clothes airer. The bathroom had a decent sized shower with good water pressure and an hair dryer. In our opinion the room would have been perfect with the addition of a table and 2 chairs on the balcony rather than the lounger. Also kitchen needs tea towels (small and easy to rectify ) Al of the staff we encountered throughout our stay were amazing, friendly and very helpful. They all engaged you in conversation and made you feel very welcome, especially the young restaurant staff who have obviously been well trained in their roles. The food in the restaurant was very good and we liked the mix of buffet and a la carte for lunch and dinner with buffet breakfast.The food was tasty and well presented and the portion size for the a la carte just enough for ourselves (maybe on the small size for those with bigger appetites ) . We ate in Noir restaurant on one occasion, the service was very attentive and professional and the meal was excellent. The bar staff were efficient and they made a decent cocktail or gin and tonic The pool itself was not great for genuine swimmers being too shallow but allowed you to cool off as and when. Usual issue with sun loungers as not enough for the number of guests so it was a first come basis, but towels were provided and changed on request. There were plenty of sun loungers / parasols and towels on the small adjacent beach . Staff were on hand to provide drinks from the bar when sat around the pool or on the beach. No covered area to sit and socialise if the weather was bad. Carpark at the front of the hotel where we always found a spot to park our hire car. We would definitely return to The Sands Hotel. Read less
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Apr 1, 2025 Theresa W

The sea is beautiful and we loved swimming in it. The hotel is tired and needs a makeover. The A/C is noisy and only in the bedroom, we had a downstairs lounge that had a fan, too hot to sit down there, so had to sit in the bedroom which is the only air conditioned place. The bar and restaurant are outside so no where to go if it rains or you just… Read more
The sea is beautiful and we loved swimming in it. The hotel is tired and needs a makeover. The A/C is noisy and only in the bedroom, we had a downstairs lounge that had a fan, too hot to sit down there, so had to sit in the bedroom which is the only air conditioned place. The bar and restaurant are outside so no where to go if it rains or you just want to sit in the cool for a while. The sunbed situation is ridiculous, be prepared to get up at the crack of dawn if you want one. It was disappointing and not what I'd imagined for a trip to the Carribbean. I would definitely not return. Not a 4 star hotel by any means, more like 3 at the best. Read less
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Mar 26, 2025 nessygirl Inverness, United Kingdom

Stayed at The Sands for 12 nights in March. Arrival - Hotel entrance and lobby not as grand as many other hotels but it’s what’s behind that really matters. Was greeted with a rum punch and booked in with the lovely Emerson. Check in efficient and we were quickly shown to our room. We had requested a ground floor room which we got. Room - Our… Read more
Stayed at The Sands for 12 nights in March. Arrival - Hotel entrance and lobby not as grand as many other hotels but it’s what’s behind that really matters. Was greeted with a rum punch and booked in with the lovely Emerson. Check in efficient and we were quickly shown to our room. We had requested a ground floor room which we got. Room - Our room was ample for what we needed. Always fresh towels and tea/coffee/biscuits replenished when requested. Bathroom a bit dated but okay. Patio doors out to gardens/pool. Awoke every morning around 3.25 by the resident cockerel! It became a bit of an early alarm clock 🤣. Bed comfortable and air conditioning very welcoming. There was a television, fridge (with a jug a water) ironing board/iron, wardrobe with a few hangers and a free safe. Pool/beach - We did not use the pool so cannot comment. Spent most of our days at the beach. Beach when we arrived early March was pristine, talc like sand and turquoise waters. The second week unfortunately had an influx of sargassum seaweed. Absolutely no fault of the hotel just an act of nature, unfortunately some guests seemed to give hotel management a hard time regarding this, really unfair!! Drinks service at the beach was great as were the beach boys. Yes it is a marathon at 7am to reserve your bed but hey if you can’t beat them, join them I say 🤣. Loved watching the staff interact with the guests playing cricket on the beach, great fun. We did also snorkel here, fish on the nearby reefs. Be careful of the strong currents when doing so. Water warm and beautifully clear. Restaurants/Food/Drinks - We were unsure of how the booking of slots would go before we went. It actually went really well. We mostly ate in On the Water. Food including breakfast, lunch and dinner was lovely, a la carte we loved. Food excellently presented and very tasty 👏. Portion sizes just right for me. Wine was good, better than expected, cocktails lovely. Service was excellent. Always seated promptly. Shout out to all the staff we interacted with but big shouts to Sanchez, lovely girl, follow your dreams😍👏 , Rhodesia, keep smiling 😍👏 and David on the barbecue👏 Thank you 🤩 🙏 We did eat at The Noir once during our stay, lovely food and again well presented and tasty. However we felt the food at-the main restaurant a la carte was just as good so cancelled our second booking. Staff/entertainment - All staff from cleaners, gardeners, security, bar, waitresses, beach, front of house, what a great bunch of people. So welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble. Well done all and thank you all. Entertainment was live music at lunch time and evenings, there was rum tasting, quizzes etc , something on everyday. We did the quiz a few times and was rubbish at the flags (swot up on American/Caribbean flags if from Europe) we got 5/30 🤣 but the music one we won jointly with 25/26 “The good, the bad and the sloth”. Great fun. You know who you are losing just that 1 point 🤣 Trips - We booked our trips through Emerson on reception. We did a private island tour, snorkelling with turtles ( although no turtles playing that day) saw stingrays etc and also did the safari tour ( bumpy, bumpy, safari) this was our favourite, great fun 🤩 There is a supermarket at the roadside of the hotel entrance however if you turn left around 20 metres down the road there is a far cheaper one for everyday essentials. All and all a great wee hotel, thank you all 🇧🇧 and to new friends Ross and Charlotte x Best Wishes Sharon, Andy & Ronnie 🦥 x Read less