Sandals Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Butch's Chophouse
The Merry Monkey English Pub
Caribbean Village Premium Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Pool and Swim-up bar
Artist impression of Indian Restaurant
Caribbean Village Deluxe Room
Crystal Lagoon Village
Schooners Restaurant
Schooners Seafood Restaurant
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bombay Club Restaurant
Portofinos Restaurant
Ocean Village Pent House Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Bayside Restaurant
Ocean Village Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Village Swim-Up Suites
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub
Kimonos
Lobby Bar
Club Sandals Lounge
Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront Club Level Suite
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub

The hotel

This Luxury Included® adults-only resort is set between lush, green gardens and a beautiful white sandy beach on the south coast. Choose between a spacious room equipped with all mod-cons. or your very own suite overlooking the gardens or the Caribbean Sea. When you can tear yourself away from the comfort of your private surrounds, take advantage of the vast choice of activities and amenities that await you. There’s complimentary scuba-diving for certified divers, kayaking, and sailing all included, experiences you’ll both treasure - or simply do nothing more than laze by one of two delightful swimming pools, soaking up the sun. When it comes to dining, you’re spoilt for choice with 11 gourmet restaurants serving delicious dishes in an intimate atmosphere.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Spa

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

280 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, mini bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. All rooms have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults. Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are set amongst tropical gardens on the second floor, overlooking the tropical gardens.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — its all included! Exclusive Exchange Programme so guests also have access to the facilities at Sandals Royal Barbados next door. 

Caribbean Village:

Caribbean Honeymoon Premium Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the gardens.

Caribbean Deluxe Rooms are located on the first floor, with views of the tropical gardens.

Caribbean Grand Luxe Rooms are located on the second and third floors, with garden views.

Caribbean Grande Luxe Walkout Rooms are located on the ground floors with direct access from the patio to the resort's gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Village:

Crystal Lagoon Luxury Honeymoon Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the first and second floors, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens.

Crystal Lagoon Club Level Luxury Honeymoon Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the crystal lagoon pool and gardens. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Club Level Luxury Room with Patio Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor, with direct swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon One-Bedroom Butler Honeymoon Luxury Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set along the long crystal lagoon river pool, featuring a separate living room and a spa-style bathroom with circular tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the ground floor with direct zero-entry swim-out access to the crystal lagoon pool from the patio. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Village:

Beachfront Honeymoon Club Level Suites are located on the first and second floors, with views of the beach and ocean, and feature a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third floor, with views of the beach and Caribbean Sea, featuring a sitting area and spa-style bathroom. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above but are located on the top floor, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on each end of the Beachfront Village, with stunning views of the beach and Caribbean Sea from the expansive balcony. Featuring separate living room, and bathroom with Kohler clawfoot bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Penthouse One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the top floors, offering panoramic views of the beach and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such a cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

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 access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities. In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 11 gourmet restaurants: Spices (International breakfast and lunch, and pan-Caribbean dinner), Portofino's (á la carte Italian; open for breakfast and dinner), Schooners (á la carte seafood restaurant; open for dinner only), The Mariner Seaside Grill (open from 11:00am-6:00pm), Butch's Chophouse (New York style steakhouse; open for dinner only, reservations required), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), The Merry Monkey (British Gastro Pub; open for dinner and late night snacks), Dino’s Pizzeria, Soy (Sushi Bar) and Bombay Club (Sandals first ever Indian Restaurant; open for buffet breakfast and Indian cuisine for dinner). Doggies hotdog stand and a weekly Chocolate Buffet. 8 bars, including swim-up/pool bar. Additional 9 restaurants at Sandals Royal Barbados next door.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

2 freshwater swimming pools and 2 whirlpools including a seaside infinity whirlpool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa with full range of treatments*. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Paddle boarding, windsurfing, snorkelling, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool, board games, and table tennis.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Resort Shop* and Epix Professional Imaging* (photo shop).

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

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, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating First Time At Sandals and Would Go Again

Aug 25, 2025 JoAnna W United States

This was my first Sandals trip and overall, it was great. I would do another one. This one is two resorts in one but we seemed to have full access to both. I wasn’t clear about why there were two sides but we had free rein on both sides. We went with a group, arranged by a travel agent, so we didn’t have to do any of the details. Perhaps as… Read more
This was my first Sandals trip and overall, it was great. I would do another one. This one is two resorts in one but we seemed to have full access to both. I wasn’t clear about why there were two sides but we had free rein on both sides. We went with a group, arranged by a travel agent, so we didn’t have to do any of the details. Perhaps as an individual couple, you could pay less and only have access to one side? If you haven’t been to Barbados, you need to know it’s HOT all year and it doesn’t cool down at night. That was the most surprising to me. Some of the dining is outside so be aware that it will be hot at night. The food we had everywhere was great. The beachfront is good but not large, you can’t go walking for miles on the beach. There are several other resorts along the beach and then it runs out. The water was warm and mostly clean. We only saw the gross seaweed mass once or twice during the week. The room was not much to rave about. It was spacious but tired. The paint was poppy, the ac dripped into an electrical outlet and there was no choice but to use the ac the whole time. It’s that hot. It felt like the rooms were old and need more than a new coat of paint for an update. The bed was spacious and comfortable. We had a balcony that looked out onto a pool. There are several pools and all were great. Overall, this was a quiet resort. It didn’t get crazy at night. There were 2 pools where there were games and events but that quieted down at dark. People were quiet outside the room. The only noise complaint we had is that our room somehow was next to what sounded like the dishwashing building for the entire resort. Well past 11pm, we heard no end of slamming dishes and silverware, to the point that we were convinced they were just smashing dishes. No voices, just endless kinds of smashing dishes and silverware. Read less
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Aug 25, 2025 Carmen H Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States

If you are looking for rest and relaxation, this is the spot for you! This resort is beautiful and laid back! The staff was extremely pleasant, friendly, and helpful. If you'd like butler service, request Benita, Raphaella, and Shontelle. They are hands down the absolute best! They are very down to earth and will make sure you are well taken care… Read more
If you are looking for rest and relaxation, this is the spot for you! This resort is beautiful and laid back! The staff was extremely pleasant, friendly, and helpful. If you'd like butler service, request Benita, Raphaella, and Shontelle. They are hands down the absolute best! They are very down to earth and will make sure you are well taken care of. The food was pretty good as well. Bombay was my favorite! Read less
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Aug 24, 2025 Christina S

Enjoyed my week-long stay at Sandals Barbados. Staff was very friendly. A special shoutout to Zebe who was by far the best bartender and friend to all. He genuinely cared about everyone he served and was so fun. Always smiling and seemed to enjoy his job and interacting with everyone. And everyone visiting was equally as excited to see him when he… Read more
Enjoyed my week-long stay at Sandals Barbados. Staff was very friendly. A special shoutout to Zebe who was by far the best bartender and friend to all. He genuinely cared about everyone he served and was so fun. Always smiling and seemed to enjoy his job and interacting with everyone. And everyone visiting was equally as excited to see him when he came in to work each day. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Barbados

Aug 16, 2025 Keith W Mount Laurel, New Jersey

We stayed for 7 nights in a swim out in the Hawksbill building. We loved the location and the swim out was warm due to the amount of sun it receives daily. It was kept clean. Our room was also very clean and we loved the bed. The location was great for getting to everything - especially going out the back and down the pathway to the royal side. … Read more
We stayed for 7 nights in a swim out in the Hawksbill building. We loved the location and the swim out was warm due to the amount of sun it receives daily. It was kept clean. Our room was also very clean and we loved the bed. The location was great for getting to everything - especially going out the back and down the pathway to the royal side. We enjoyed all the restaurants we visited and there are many. The many pools are great as you could spend each day in a different pool if you wished. The rooftop pool and hot tub are great places to visit but not much shade. We felt very welcome by the staff and had many nice conversations. Some of our favorite staff members were Primrose from security who is super sweet. We often saw Chef Marlin walking around and he was very nice and informative. Dominique from loyalty was extremely kind and we had great conversations with her. John Patrick the hotel manager is as welcoming as they come and he is just a true island treasure. GM Bruno is out and about which we love to see and it was a special experience to scuba dive with him on Saturday. Great guy. The dive operation is one of Sandals best. Super efficient and respectful with the schedule, and the staff Is top notch. Loved diving with Ken, Seth and Captain Philip. Our favorite new friend is Liza - manager of F&B. She is engaging and helped us throughout our stay with dining choices. Overall the staff is amazing and the resort one of our favorites after this initial visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not what I expected from Sandals

Aug 13, 2025 Es R Newport News, Virginia

I was recently there as I was a Bridesmaid in the Irving Family wedding. The bride paid to have our makeup completed there at the resort. I hate that I must report that I do not recommend. The makeup artist that was assigned to me, was very unprofessional and had an attitude as she was being very ruff when putting the makeup on to include I… Read more
I was recently there as I was a Bridesmaid in the Irving Family wedding. The bride paid to have our makeup completed there at the resort. I hate that I must report that I do not recommend. The makeup artist that was assigned to me, was very unprofessional and had an attitude as she was being very ruff when putting the makeup on to include I noticed not one time did either of the two artist clean ANY of the brushes or eyeliner ect. They were very unsanitary. Thank god I brought my own products with me, however my friend one of the other bridesmaid did not and eye swole up the day after due to the unsanitary items used. The women on the resort just being angry seemed to be a going trend except for the young lady working the excursion desk. She was dark skinned and slender. I unfortunately didn't get her name but she was amazing. I understand that this is possibly a cultural thing but this is sad. When attending a sandals resort, you don't expect to be greeted with anger by women that you look like. I'm not sure this is a place that I would return to. And I didn't even mention that I too am a Sandals Agent. Read less