Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

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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).

  • 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 Not for a Group Setting, Rude Staff

Mar 10, 2025 gabriellecD5459SB

I recently returned from a trip to Barbados with my family. There were 6 of us total in the group which apparently was the first mistake with a Sandals resort. It was extremely hard to get dinner reservations for the 6 of us together and when I called the front desk for assistance they basically laughed at me stating that it would be very… Read more
I recently returned from a trip to Barbados with my family. There were 6 of us total in the group which apparently was the first mistake with a Sandals resort. It was extremely hard to get dinner reservations for the 6 of us together and when I called the front desk for assistance they basically laughed at me stating that it would be very difficult to make reservations on the resort for 6 people. They also suggested we use their app to make reservations which they never mentioned an app on the first day. Some of the food was very good but very small portions. It was also frustrating when we went to a restaurant and there were 7 open tables but they would take 10 minutes to seat us. The entire resort seemed short staffed. I was also unimpressed with the resort and rooms. Everything needs to be touched up. Any time I used a public bathroom the stalls had broken locks and I would see missing tiles from the floors. My sister even found black mold in her room. My biggest problem with this resort was the staff. I would say 10% were excellent and very friendly but the remaining staff was rude and could make you feel like an idiot. I witnessed it happen to other guests as well. I think if you aren't celebrating an anniversary or birthday the staff could care less about you. I was pretty shocked by the whole experience. I've been to other resorts and you can see the staff really trying to enhance your stay. I did not witness that here. Maybe it was our ignorance to not do enough research about this resort but Sandals Barbados did not live up to the hype of Sandals resorts. I don't think the place is worth the money. The island was absolutely beautiful but we could have stayed at a smaller hotel and gone out to eat anywhere on the island. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Royal/Barbados does not disappoint!

Mar 9, 2025 DawnInParadise

This is our 4th Sandals trip & first time to Barbados. We would definitely go back! Honestly, like others, we were concerned with the negative reviews here. All we encountered were nice people having a good time. We both deal in customer service. If you encountered someone who "wasn't pleasant", maybe they were having a rough day. Employees are… Read more
This is our 4th Sandals trip & first time to Barbados. We would definitely go back! Honestly, like others, we were concerned with the negative reviews here. All we encountered were nice people having a good time. We both deal in customer service. If you encountered someone who "wasn't pleasant", maybe they were having a rough day. Employees are staff, not servants. Remember, the staff is working hard in very hot weather to give you the trip of a lifetime... so a Hello, Thank You or a simple smile can go a long way. Kindness begets kindness. We had a WONDERFUL week here! This is like one mega resort- you can quickly walk from one side to the other. We had a butler room, with perks of prime pool/beach chairs.. & pretty much anything else we wanted LOL. If you have butlers, you definitely need to let them know what you would like/expect from them. It always takes us a day or so to get in a groove. Communication is key! All the staff members were polite & aiming to please. Food & drink was very good. Only negative we can say were the 2 breakfast buffets, food was never hot & needed refills often. Highlights of our trip include breakfasts at La Parisienne, nights at Sky Lounge & an amazing massage in the garden cabana...not to mention some of most beautiful ocean views in the Caribbean. HUGE shout outs & love to everyone from both Royal Barbados & Barbados, especially: - Our butlers Kadeen, Tony & our girl Shakeira - Taishani @ South Seas pool - Massage therapists Akeila & Monique - Janicia @ Calypso pool - Ranita & the bar team @ Infinity pool, they KILL it with service, quality & personality- also SP, the entertainment team & pro who did water aerobics - "everybody loves" Raymond in Loyalty, who helped us make our next trip to paradise a reality - Dwayne, who took great photos of us in the Infinity pool - Dario @ Portofino, who sold me on a Limoncello Martini - Kayla, our "🇯🇲hometown girl" who showed us how seriously Sandals takes security on the beach - Duane & the Club Sandals team who made sure we (& our luggage) were all safely on the bus & sang us off 🥹 - Courteney, who was so entertaining while making sure our bus arrived safely I wish I would have kept better notes..there were more staff to recognize but I lost access to GINA once we checked out LOL Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Impressed is an understatement - wow Sandals Barbados!

Mar 9, 2025 jjandeffie Toronto

It’s been a minute since we stayed at a Sandals property and wow, we were blown away with not only the country, but the property, the staff, and the food was EXCELLENT at all of the a la carts restaurants. Overall we found the service attentive, friendly, the property well laid out, the beach was excellent. We loved everything about our trip.… Read more
It’s been a minute since we stayed at a Sandals property and wow, we were blown away with not only the country, but the property, the staff, and the food was EXCELLENT at all of the a la carts restaurants. Overall we found the service attentive, friendly, the property well laid out, the beach was excellent. We loved everything about our trip. We did book a butler room which we found was a great advantage for reservations, beach chair location and setup, and for adding that extra touch of attentiveness to our vacation. We liked it so much we booked to return at their loyalty desk before leaving and even the gentleman helping us there, blew us away with his attentiveness, know how and assistance. Excellent vacation overall - amazing job Sandals. Please keep raising the bar - we had so much fun. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Stay!

Mar 9, 2025 Matt D North Carolina

I was getting nervous leading up to this trip based on the negative reviews being left here, but this could not have been further from our experience! Huge shoutout to Donald, Dequan, and Shakira on the butler staff, they made sure we wanted for nothing all week and were excellent! Beyond that though, all of the staff at Sandals Royal Barbados… Read more
I was getting nervous leading up to this trip based on the negative reviews being left here, but this could not have been further from our experience! Huge shoutout to Donald, Dequan, and Shakira on the butler staff, they made sure we wanted for nothing all week and were excellent! Beyond that though, all of the staff at Sandals Royal Barbados were attentive and engaging, always saying hello as we walked by and willing to help. All of the restaurants we tried were great, but our favorites were probably the French restaurant and Bombay (Indian). This was our first stay at a Sandals but will not be our last, already booked for next year! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Huge Disappointment

Mar 9, 2025 mark h Stafford, United Kingdom

Our recent stay at Sandals Royal Barbados was far from the luxury experience we expected. Upon arrival, we were given a room (1033) that was poorly positioned, overlooking very little. The room itself had dirty surfaces, and to our surprise, two maintenance workers were inside fixing the fridge as we entered. To make matters worse, a huge… Read more
Our recent stay at Sandals Royal Barbados was far from the luxury experience we expected. Upon arrival, we were given a room (1033) that was poorly positioned, overlooking very little. The room itself had dirty surfaces, and to our surprise, two maintenance workers were inside fixing the fridge as we entered. To make matters worse, a huge generator was positioned right outside the entrance. After much effort on my part, we were eventually relocated to a swim-up pool room (7106), which was clean and much more suitable—thank you for that. The process of getting relocated was extremely slow and frustrating. Dexter followed up the next morning at breakfast, and I thanked him for his help. In general, the dining experience was a major letdown. Our first night of three, we ate at Neptune’s, this was enjoyable, easily accessible, with a decent meal and service. However, the second night was unbelievably chaotic. We originally planned to dine at the Parisian, which didn’t require reservations, but upon arrival at 7:30 PM, we were told there was a 60-90 minute wait, so we decided to try the Asian restaurant, only to find a long queue of 20-30 people. Moving on to the Indian restaurant, where we had planned to eat on our last night, we found it only half full but were still asked to wait outside at the bar for 35 minutes. We were ok with that, but over an hour passed without being called, and to add to our frustration, the bar ran out of Banks beer and didn't have a replacement keg!!!!. At that point, we decided to try the Chop House next door, which didn’t appear too busy at 8:50 PM. Initially, they refused us entry because we hadn’t booked. We were aware of the booking policy for this restaurant, but after explaining our ordeal, they thankfully accommodated us. The food was good, although the service was a little slow despite the restaurant not being full. After this frustrating experience, we chose to dine outside the resort on our third night. A disappointing decision to have to make after paying for an all-inclusive package, but given our previous dinning experience, we felt it was the best option. While the grounds and overall site are well-maintained, we found the hospitality at Sandals Royal lacking, especially at the bars. The quality of spirits were disappointing, as were the attitudes of most of the bar tenders, far below what one would expect from a high-end resort. However, the wine tasting was fun, with great staff who genuinely wanted you to have a good time. So, to be fair, not all staff were miserable! Overall, our experience at Sandals Royal Barbados was a Huge Disappointment. Given the reputation and price point of Sandals, we expected far better service, hospitality, and overall quality. Lastly, after looking at recent reviews, I noticed a pattern of glowing 5-star ratings from accounts with only one review and stock photos. While I can’t say for certain, it does make me wonder how representative those reviews really are compared to what we actually experienced. I say this because I was originally attracted to Sandals based on its strong reviews. I don’t often leave negative reviews, but I really felt the need to offer our feedback and experience on this occasion. I did bring this up with management directly, after our stay, and they offered me some Sandals points we could use as a discount if we returned. Unfortunately we would choose not to return here. Read less