🌴☀️ Sandals Barbados – A Little Slice of Paradise with a Few Things to Improve! 🇧🇧🍹
What an absolutely stunning place! From the beautiful surroundings and gorgeous beaches to the incredible choice of restaurants, Sandals Barbados really is a little slice of paradise.
The people of Barbados are so warm, welcoming and friendly. As with anywhere, some of the service can be a little hit and miss, but look past the small things, embrace the Caribbean way of life and enjoy this beautiful island!
🛏️ Accommodation & Club Level
We stayed in a Honeymoon Tub Suite, and wow, what a stunning room! Beautifully designed, spacious and luxurious. The perfect setting for a Caribbean getaway.
Club Level was fantastic and definitely a lovely added touch to our stay.
And a special mention for the toiletries – absolutely fabulous! Gorgeous products and those little luxury touches really do make a difference.
🍽️ Let’s Talk Food…
🇮🇳 Bombay – Absolutely amazing! The curries were delicious and this was definitely one of our favourite restaurants. A must-visit!
🍣 Soy – Superb sushi! Fresh, delicious and well worth visiting.
🥑 The Greenhouse – Fantastic for breakfast and a lovely way to start the day.
🥤 Heart & Sol – Loved this little spot for smoothies! Perfect for something fresh and refreshing in the Caribbean sunshine.
🐟 Neptune’s – A great shout for lunch. Lovely food and a relaxed atmosphere.
🇫🇷 The French Restaurant – Absolutely stunning, and the lamb shank was cooked to perfection! Unfortunately, the restaurant itself was far too warm, which took away slightly from what should have been a beautiful dining experience.
🍺 The Merry Monkey – Sadly, our biggest disappointment when it came to food. The Sunday dinner was absolutely terrible, easily the worst meal of our holiday. The pub also had a really unpleasant damp, musty smell, which was quite off-putting. Definitely needs some attention!
🍸 Drinks & Evening Atmosphere
The Courtyard and Piano Bar were both excellent! Such a lovely vibe, great atmosphere and perfect for enjoying a few drinks in the evening. Two places we really enjoyed spending time.
🧹 The One Thing That Really Lets This Resort Down – Cleanliness!
For a resort of this standard, the cleanliness of the communal areas really needs improving.
We regularly noticed used cups, empty water bottles and dirty plates left lying around, sometimes for far longer than you’d expect at a luxury resort.
It’s such a shame because the resort itself is absolutely beautiful, but these little things really do take the shine off the experience.
Another thing we weren’t keen on was the cats wandering around whilst you’re eating. I appreciate some people love cats, but personally, having them around the dining areas was a real put-off.
For a five-star luxury resort, I really think these are things that should be addressed. A little more attention to clearing tables and keeping communal areas spotless would make a huge difference.
🚤 Get Out and Explore Barbados!
One thing I would absolutely recommend is booking a full-day island tour with Captain Larry. A brilliant way to explore the island and experience the real Barbados beyond the resort.
Don’t spend your entire holiday around the pool – Barbados has so much beauty, culture and character to discover!
🌺 Final Thoughts
Sandals Barbados is a truly beautiful resort on an incredible island. The accommodation was stunning, Club Level was excellent, the toiletries were fabulous and the choice and quality of food were generally outstanding.
Yes, there are a few areas that need improvement, particularly the cleanliness and clearing of communal spaces. At this price point, the little details really do matter.
But would I recommend Sandals Barbados? Absolutely!
Go with an open mind, enjoy the laid-back Caribbean atmosphere, explore the island and make the most of everything this gorgeous place has to offer.
Barbados, you really are beautiful! 🇧🇧🌴❤️
