Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

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    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 Gourmetâ„¢, 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).

    • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '25 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost between 6 Mar '25 – 31Dec '27 plus up to £825 off per booking. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

    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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    Image of the Tripadvisor rating An amazing holiday and resort

    Mar 14, 2025 S1034HNianw

    We have just come back from 10 days at Sandals Royal Barbados and i cant rate this hotel more highly. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the rooms are lovely and clean spacious and cool (maybe a little too cool as the air con is very good!) They have lovely bathrooms and a fully stocked fridge which even had champagne believe it or… Read more
    We have just come back from 10 days at Sandals Royal Barbados and i cant rate this hotel more highly. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the rooms are lovely and clean spacious and cool (maybe a little too cool as the air con is very good!) They have lovely bathrooms and a fully stocked fridge which even had champagne believe it or not! The hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of sandy beach and there are plenty of loungers and umbrellas, although you do have to secure them pretty early in the morning if you want a particular spot. There’s always loads of clean towels you can use there as well. The sea is lovely and clean although there was a bit of sargasso seaweed coming in towards the end of our stay. This was however cleaned away early morning by an army of workers thankfully. I cant express how good the food is at the resort. The dining options are unbelievable. We went to a different place for our evening meal nearly every night. You have the use of the adjoining Sandals Barbados hotel as well and it’s impressive just how many places to eat there are as well as the amazing quality of the food. I had an issue while there and had to have an emergency dental appointment unfortunately. Nurse Kendra in the nurses station was amazing and arranged everything for me as i had to leave the resort to go to the Urgent Care centre a 15-20 minute taxi ride away. I’d like to thank her very much for her help. Some of the evening entertainment was superb and the live singers were really good. We have said we would definitely go to another Sandals resort as this was so impressive. There is also a PADI dive centre on the resort and they were great. Really nice people. All in all a fantastic holiday. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Dreamy All-Inclusive Escape

    Mar 14, 2025 khufu2613 Biloxi, Mississippi

    If you're looking for a luxurious, all-inclusive getaway with top-tier service, Sandals Royal Barbados is a great choice. From the moment my wife and I arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality. This was our second time visiting a Sandals resort and we decided to book a butler suite for this visit and I'm very glad we did. Upon arriving at… Read more
    If you're looking for a luxurious, all-inclusive getaway with top-tier service, Sandals Royal Barbados is a great choice. From the moment my wife and I arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality. This was our second time visiting a Sandals resort and we decided to book a butler suite for this visit and I'm very glad we did. Upon arriving at the resort, we met the first member our outstanding butler team, AcKhil. Who escorted us through a stress-free check-in process and gave us an overview of the resort and amenities. Ackhil showed us to our room where refreshments were waiting. Ackhil went over plans for our stay. Our butler team made dinner reservations for the first three nights of our stay which was nice and one less thing to worry about on our part. Ackhil gave us cell phone with pre-programed number to the butler team, which was an unexpected benefit. During our stay we could reach out to our team with request our or questions. The beachfront was excellent, with crystal-clear waters and powdery sand. My wife and I are beach people, and we loved the beach area at Sandals. We met the other members of our butler team Rashied and Rahyeme on the second day were the team reserved a space on the beach for us. They Rashied and Rahyeme check on us throughout to see if we needed anything. They would bring drinks from the bar at our request or if we wanted a snack. We spent the majority of our time at the beach on this visit and Rashied and Rahyeme made sure we had a prime location reserved and made sure the cooler at our spot was filled with ice and the beverages we liked. We didn't hang out at the pool on this trip, but the pool area was nice with swim-up bars and private cabanas. The other staff at Sandals was incredibly attentive, friendly, and was willing to go the extra mile to make our vacation memorable. We opted for butler service, and it did not disappoint. I am a planner, and I usually like to plan all aspects of a vacation. But using the butler service on this trip was nice because the butler team made suggestions and made arraignments for us. Our butler team made arrangements for taxies when went into town to shop, arranged tours and dinner reservations. We were able to relax and enjoy our time in Barbados. This was our first visit to Barbados, and it was truly a wonderful experience. We are already planning second trip to Barbados. Our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados was a really enjoyable experience for my wife and me. The staff made it a wonderful experience. Our outstanding butler team, Ackhil, Rashied and Rahyeme took our trip to the next level and made this one of our best vacation experiences. They truly went the extra mile, and we really appreciated the effort Ackhil, Rashied and Rahyeme made make this a memorable and wonderful experience. Would we go back? Absolutely! Read less
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    Mar 13, 2025 Matthew R

    We recently went to the Sandals Royal Barbados and had a great time. It is a very beautiful resort. I wanted to write a review about the Restaurant Neptune's and in particular the manager Alicia. This is by far the best restaurant at either of the Barbados Sandals resorts. The food and service were great we went multiple times and were never… Read more
    We recently went to the Sandals Royal Barbados and had a great time. It is a very beautiful resort. I wanted to write a review about the Restaurant Neptune's and in particular the manager Alicia. This is by far the best restaurant at either of the Barbados Sandals resorts. The food and service were great we went multiple times and were never disappointed. Alicia is a very hands on manager and there is no doubt that the quality of the food and restaurant in general is because of her efforts. Matt from Madison, WI Read less
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    Mar 13, 2025 Horty57

    Comfy beds but no rose wine! Lovely location although beach disappointing with red flag everyday for swimming. Room was centrally located with balcony bathing tub but rooms tired and noisy from air con unit outside rooms. Restaurants were excellent particularly with allergies and all staff were very friendly- said hi when walking passed. Very… Read more
    Comfy beds but no rose wine! Lovely location although beach disappointing with red flag everyday for swimming. Room was centrally located with balcony bathing tub but rooms tired and noisy from air con unit outside rooms. Restaurants were excellent particularly with allergies and all staff were very friendly- said hi when walking passed. Very spacious resort with two hotels onsite. Lots of options for eating but not easy to book a la carte restaurants which was necessary due to my gluten free requirement avoiding cross contamination in the buffet were we witnessed people picking at food with their fingers and then putting it back!! Optics spirits in room but as we only drink rose wine untouched- enquired as to why no rose but usual no adequate answer- usa don’t drink rose!! Second Sandals and probably our last geared towards Americans and butler suites which I don't agree with- the way some spoke to them was awful! Overall we enjoyed the holiday but as we were limited with food and drink choices for the cost involved would try another resort. Read less
    Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not worth the money

    Mar 12, 2025 Vanessa C

    I was so disappointed by this resort. As a group of 6 it was nearly impossible to get a reservation for our whole group. While trying to make a dinner reservation a club sandals staff member laughed at me and rolled her eyes when I told her how many people were in our group and told me they don’t accommodate parties of 6, mind you multiple… Read more
    I was so disappointed by this resort. As a group of 6 it was nearly impossible to get a reservation for our whole group. While trying to make a dinner reservation a club sandals staff member laughed at me and rolled her eyes when I told her how many people were in our group and told me they don’t accommodate parties of 6, mind you multiple restaurants have tables that seat 6 and they allowed us to book the resort stay for a group of 6. A lot of the staff had an attitude problem and seemed as though they didn’t want to be there. We were celebrating my 30th my fiancés 40th AND our engagement, I didn’t realize I needed to inform staff of this to have an enjoyable stay. Our room was DISGUSTING, we were looking into Sandals Curaçao for our honeymoon.. not anymore after this trip. Black mold in the bathroom and the rainfall shower head was clogged only sprayed water out of half of it. Beds, pillows and sheets all uncomfortable, I’ve had nicer accommodations at a Holiday Inn. Temperature in our room was set at 69.5 but didn’t go any lower than 70 while we were there and the room was extremely humid. My sister had her temperature set at 70 but it wouldn’t get any warmer than 62. After my experience with the club sandals staff being so rude and rolling her eyes at me on the second day we didn’t bother informing anyone of the room issues. Besides the health and safety issues with the black mold the emergency fire sprinklers in our room were rusted and corroded to the point I’m sure they wouldn’t work in the case of an emergency. I’ve been to several all inclusive resorts over the years and this was by far the worst for service, accommodations and cleanliness but it was also the most expensive one we have been to so that should not have been the case. Highly disappointed, would absolutely return to the island of Barbados, but will not be returning to a Sandals Resort. Read less