Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island

Nassau, Bahamas

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The hotel

As if this hotel wasn't luxurious enough already, the recent renovations have taken Sandals Royal Bahamian to another level - and they're ready to welcome you back to experience everything new they have to offer. The swim-up suites are the standout room type at this property, allowing you to step right from the comfort of your room straight into a gently flowing river pool with views of the ocean ahead. The Island Village offers privacy and romance and; as with all Sandals properties; the butler service will leave you not having to lift a finger. The real highlight of this Sandals hotel is the private offshore island - just jump on a Love runner and you'll be there in 5 minutes. It's basically a resort in itself, complete with beach club, pool, swim-up bar and spa experiences. Paradise: found and included. When you are feeling a bit more adventurous, there are a host of activities included in your stay so you can work up an appetite. You'll be spoilt for choice when you do get hungry though, with 10 gourmet restaurants and 2 food trucks - you'll have to make sure you stay long enough to ensure you try them all!

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On Cable Beach, Nassau. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.

Hotel information

All rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, safe, iron and board, amenity kits, hairdryer and 1 king-size bed. All rooms sleep maximum 2 adults and include round trip airport transfers. 

East Bay Premium rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building with views of the French courtyard. 

Club rooms include: Access to club lounge which offers a host of amenities including private check-in/check-out, all day snacks, alcoholic beverages and signature cocktails, coffee machine, selection of board games and dedicated concierge. Club rooms also include all day room service, bar stocked with a variety of spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wine, and bath robes.

Butler rooms include: personal butler service for all your needs during your stay with a cell phone to reach them when needed. Guests also receive plush robes with slippers, fully stocked bar complete with premium spirits and 24 hour room service. Some also include Rolls Royce airport transfers. 

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!

East Bay Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-4 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens, featuring a rainfall shower.

Island Village Honeymoon Luxury Villa Rooms are situated on the 2nd floor surrounded by the lush gardens of the Island Village.

East Bay Honeymoon Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-3 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens from a private balcony.

East Bay Luxury Rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building, with views of the courtyard and an additional cosy seating area.

East Bay Zen Garden Walkout Club Level rooms are on the ground floor of the East Bay building featuring an oversized patio that leads to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

East Bay Oceanview Premium rooms are situated on floors 5-6 of the East Bay building with large bay windows overlooking the sea. 

East Bay Oceanview Grande Luxe rooms are located on the upper floors of the East Bay building, featuring a private balcony with stunning ocean views as well as an additional indoor sitting area.

West Bay Grande Luxe Walkout Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are on the ground floor with a private patio featuring views of the tropical gardens and pool.

East Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level rooms are located in the Balmoral Oceanfront Village on floors 2-6, with a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Island Village Club Level Junior Villa Suites feature an outdoor tranquillity soaking tub on the patio or balcony, overlooking the gardens. These are situated on the ground or first floor.

East Bay Poolside Walkout Club rooms are on the ground floor, featuring a private patio that's just steps from the pool.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suites are located on floors 3-5, offering stunning views of the ocean, gardens or pool from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Suites are on the top floor of the building, with views of the ocean, gardens and pool from the private balcony.

East Bay Beachfront Club Level rooms are situated on floor 2-4 and include an oversized balcony overlooking the beach, ocean and the resort's offshore island.

West Bay One Bedroom Butler Suites are on floors 2-3 and include a separate master bedroom and living room with a dining area. The private balcony offers garden views.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite are on the second floor of this picturesque village, with a tranquillity soaking tub for 2 on the balcony. These suites have separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on floors 2-5, with a spacious living/dining room with fully stocked bar. The luxurious suite offers ocean views from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites feature a loveseat in the bedroom, as well as separate living room with a private balcony overlooking the ocean, located on floors 2-5.

East Bay Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suites are located on the top floor, with a fully furnished balcony overlooking the ocean, beach and the resort's offshore island. The master bedroom features a fully stocked bar and cosy seating area.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are spacious suites located near the pool and restaurants, on floors 2-5. They feature a separate master bedroom and living room with fully stocked bar.

West Bay Oceanfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floor with stunning sea views from the private balcony. There is a spacious open-plan living/dining room, as well as separate master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, with zero entry access to the garden river pool.

Island Village Walkout Butler Hideaway Villa Suites are romantic retreats situated on the ground floor with views of the tropical gardens and a private plunge pool on the patio, as well as a tranquillity soaking tub and bistro set. The expansive bedroom includes a seating area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Swim-up Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are located on the ground floor with a private walkout patio complete with lounge chairs. The spacious bedroom features a loveseat and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Walkout Butler Villa Suites feature an enclosed private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The suite consists of a separate living room and master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen One Bedroom Butler Suites are on the ground floor, featuring zero access to the garden river pool from the private patio. The suite is made up of a separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suites are secluded ground floor suites featuring a private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The master bedroom seamlessly transitions into an open concept sitting area.

East Bay Beachfront Swim-up Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, just steps away from the white sandy beach. The patio features lounge chairs and a bistro set, and offers zero entry access to the infinity pool.

West Bay One Bedroom Swim-up Butler Suites offer views of the pools, gardens and a glimpse of the ocean from the ground floor patio; with direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite has a separate living room, with the master bedroom featuring love seat and fully stocked bar.

West Bay One Bedroom Oceanview Swim-up Butler Suite offer full ocean views from the walkout patio, that has direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite is spacious, with a separate living room complete with fully stocked bar.

10 dining options: La Plume (French cuisine), Butch's Island Chophouse (Steak and Seafood), Tesoro (Italian), Kanoo (Pan-Caribbean cuisine), Kimonos (entertaining Teppanyaki, reservations required), Aralia House (located on Barefoot cay, serving fresh seafood and grilled specialities), Calico (cafe), The Queen's Peal (serving traditional pub food), Gordon's Pier Restaurant (Seafood), and Soy (Sushi). 2 food trucks: Coco Queen (Bahamian fare), and Sweets 'N' Tings (sweet treats and coffee). 8 bars including 2 swim-up pool bars. Weekly late night chocolate buffets and sparkling wine breakfasts.

Nightly entertainment with live performances, cocktail parties and theme nights.

4 Swimming pools. Sandals Barefoot Cay private offshore island featuring two secluded beaches, beach club with pool, whirlpool, and swim-up bar, Red Lane® Spa experience and restaurant. Scuba-diving (FREE for PADI-certified divers, fee applies to others), snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boards, water trikes, sailboats and Hobie Cats. Tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, lawn chess, croquet, board games, shuffleboard, pool tables and darts. Fitness centre with aerobic and aqua-fit classes. Red Lane® Spa (treatments*).

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. Round trip airport transfers included with all room types, Butler room types include Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure).

* 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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Aug 30, 2025 Aunttyana Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I attended sandals Royal Bahamian to celebrate my 35th Birthday, and I must say it was an amazing experience. I was greeted with such a warm welcome, a cocktail, and a birthday song. My room was spacious and very clean. The resort had everything I was looking for from top tire food, pools with swim up bars, live entertainment, and a gorgeous… Read more
I attended sandals Royal Bahamian to celebrate my 35th Birthday, and I must say it was an amazing experience. I was greeted with such a warm welcome, a cocktail, and a birthday song. My room was spacious and very clean. The resort had everything I was looking for from top tire food, pools with swim up bars, live entertainment, and a gorgeous beach. But what stood out to me the most was the staff, in particular a young man named Kendrick! he was my Bellman at the resort. Not only did he assist with my bags he was so polite and enthusiastic. He answered all the questions I had about the resort and about the Bahamas in general. He was so kind and informative he made me feel at home. I've been to several other sandals and by far Sandals Royal Bahamian is the best because of their beautiful beach and their amazing staff like Kendrick. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The most beautiful place made even better by the people that work there.

Aug 25, 2025 stevewT6966KH Goffs Oak, United Kingdom

I have stayed at Sandals resorts for over 25 years and to me - and my gorgeous lady - it’s the service that makes it. As the journey for us is so far we did a long stay, 15 nights, and by the time we left we felt we knew everyone. Walking around we were always smiled at and asked how we were. Can we do anything for you must be in their DNA. Makes… Read more
I have stayed at Sandals resorts for over 25 years and to me - and my gorgeous lady - it’s the service that makes it. As the journey for us is so far we did a long stay, 15 nights, and by the time we left we felt we knew everyone. Walking around we were always smiled at and asked how we were. Can we do anything for you must be in their DNA. Makes you really feel wanted there. Bar staff excellent. Restaurant staff knowledgeable. Concierge and lounge staff excellent - Emerald you are a star - and the management can’t do enough. Call out to Jade who went well above and beyond and also Sandra and her team who looked after us so well. Thank you all. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Had a blast at Sandals Royal Bahamian

Aug 23, 2025 Julia O

Just returned from our Sandals Royal Bahamian vacation. Spent 7 nights there. Overall - it was a blast! We enjoyed absolutely everything! I would like to go through each category and share our experience and feedback. 1. Location, resort layout, convenience: 5 out of 5. Very convenient location, close to the airport with the ride from and to… Read more
Just returned from our Sandals Royal Bahamian vacation. Spent 7 nights there. Overall - it was a blast! We enjoyed absolutely everything! I would like to go through each category and share our experience and feedback. 1. Location, resort layout, convenience: 5 out of 5. Very convenient location, close to the airport with the ride from and to provided by Sandals. Beautiful beachfront resort, the layout is perfect: all restaurants, bars and activity venues are close to each other and very nicely arranged for evening promenade. 2. Beaches: 5 out of 5. They have two nicely maintained beaches at their main location and two beaches with snorkeling activities at their private island. The sands, the waters were clean and pleasant. We spent most of our time in ocean water there! And rather large stingray fish visited the beach when we were at their private island! 3. Private island: 4 out of 5. It is nice and quiet, but nothing too special. Boat ride to the island is fun. They have small pool with swim-up bar there, one restaurant (there is waiting time there), and two quiet beaches, but we liked the ones at main location more. 4. Buildings and room: 5 out of 5. Buildings are being maintained really well. There is some humidity in common areas in the buildings (it's tropics!), but they are doing their best to dehumidify and eliminate smells. The room was exactly as it was shown on the pictures on their website, no surprises. Very clean, no excessive humidity, no unpleasant smells. It had carpet floors in most areas, but it was well maintained and made it less slippery overall. AC worked great. Very cozy balcony with partial ocean views. 5. Restaurants, bars and food: 5 out of 5. We really enjoyed all of it! The loyalty dinner for returning guests was a great beginning of our dining experience: very elegant and delicious. We also enjoyed Caribbean, French, Italian, Butch's steakhouse, English Pub, but our favorite was Soy Sushi, so delicious. 6. Pools: 5 out of 5. They have two large, heated pools, each with swim-up bar. One is with daytime entertainment, music, activities, etc. Another is quiet pool for relaxation. Both are awesome. They are open at night too and we enjoyed it a lot. 7. Entertainment: 4 out of 5. They do not have large stage like other Sandals resorts, their shows and concerts are rather small and not so effective. But they are still nice and cozy. Piano bar is a lot of fun. 8. Service: 5 out of 5. We never had any delays or unfulfilled requests. Everybody was friendly and responsive. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never book your next Sandals trip through the Loyalty Desk. They don't tell you but your deposit is nonrefundable.

Aug 18, 2025 Dave B

After 14 trips and Diamond membership, discovered they won't refund my deposit. I guess loyalty only works one way. We booked almost all of our trips through the Loyalty Desk. They've always told us it was refundable. They changed their policy but didn't tell us this on our most recent visit. Now we have to cancel our next trip. Never would have… Read more
After 14 trips and Diamond membership, discovered they won't refund my deposit. I guess loyalty only works one way. We booked almost all of our trips through the Loyalty Desk. They've always told us it was refundable. They changed their policy but didn't tell us this on our most recent visit. Now we have to cancel our next trip. Never would have booked it had they told us that the deposit is now nonrefundable. You have to read it in the fine print. Really disappointing after spending a significant amount of money with Sandals and they're being so inflexible over this. Look at other all inclusive resorts that will value your business and treat you like a real customer. We really miss the old Sandals when they made you feel special. Read less
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Aug 18, 2025 catloverrey new jersey

We just returned from our third visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian and we had a wonderful time. The resort is beautiful, the food delicious and service excellent. That said, there were a few bumps in the road. We traveled with our adult children and their spouses, which we have done three times before. This is the first time we had separate Butler… Read more
We just returned from our third visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian and we had a wonderful time. The resort is beautiful, the food delicious and service excellent. That said, there were a few bumps in the road. We traveled with our adult children and their spouses, which we have done three times before. This is the first time we had separate Butler Service which led to a lot of confusion. Normally, 2/3 Butlers have taken care of us - this time there were 6! Our Butlers - Junior and Doreen were great, always checking in and taking care of whatever we needed. Our daughter and son-in-law had Walden and Samson. Samson was a gem, he took care of my husband and I like we were his clients too. Our son and daughter-in-law had CeCe and Lashano who were MIA for most of the week. Trying to coordinate restaurant reservations between them was very confusing. One other mis-step was we only had turndown service one night while we were there, a small thing but something your get used to at a Sandals resort. We didn't let this small things ruin our trip - in fact we booked Duns River for 2027. We have been to a Sandals resort 17 times and will continue to book with them. Read less