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).

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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Jul 21, 2025 Karl R

This is our 3rd Sandals after visiting Antigua and St Lucia and the Hotel and staff once again don't disappoint. However, the atmosphere and average age is very different and was in places loud and very busy. This hotel is split in two, Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados which despite having separate receptions and entrance is to all… Read more
This is our 3rd Sandals after visiting Antigua and St Lucia and the Hotel and staff once again don't disappoint. However, the atmosphere and average age is very different and was in places loud and very busy. This hotel is split in two, Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados which despite having separate receptions and entrance is to all purposes one large hotel with no real distinct split other than an access path that runs between the two. Guests can use the facilities and restaurants in both Hotels which can lead to long waits for dinner at the popular restaurants that don't require booking. The food though is amazing and the two little coffee shops with its cakes and doughnuts are a great little place to relax during the day or early evening. Cannot fault the room which was delightful, and had a hot tub on the balcony, also the free mini bar is a nice touch with branded spirits and soft drinks as well as a bottle of champagne, although we didn't touch anything other than the coffee machine and bottle waters as we had sufficient while out in the resort. The beach is beautiful and we never had any issues finding deck chairs on the beach or round any of the pools. The water is a bit choppy which can mean the water sports were somedays suspended, but there is an artificial boulder wall about 30 feet out that takes the brunt of any waves giving a calmer area to chill in. The pools are all great and the highlight is the pool with the swim up bar and the cheeriest bar staff in the resort. The main pool has music pumping at quite a volume most of the day, but its good to go to late in the day as the music has tended to end. However, aqua aerobics was a laugh. Got to mention the 'Heart & Sol' which had the greatest make your own nourishment bowls and smoothies, and the bulk of the staff throughout the resort who are so friendly and really do enhance the holiday. It was a fantastic well needed break for us and we will be returning to Sandals again next year (perhaps a smaller one!!!) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Royal Barbados, unforgettable for a variety of both highs and lows.

Jul 20, 2025 Holly S

After an incredible stay at Sandals Montego Bay a few years ago, our expectations for Sandals Royal Barbados were sky-high. We even booked it while still basking in Jamaican luxury, lured by promises of a Rolls Royce airport transport. Instead? A packed shuttle van. Normally not a big deal—but not what we were told. That mismatch set the tone for… Read more
After an incredible stay at Sandals Montego Bay a few years ago, our expectations for Sandals Royal Barbados were sky-high. We even booked it while still basking in Jamaican luxury, lured by promises of a Rolls Royce airport transport. Instead? A packed shuttle van. Normally not a big deal—but not what we were told. That mismatch set the tone for a few letdowns. While the resort itself was visually stunning and many of the staff were friendly, it was not the same level of joy and friendliness we experienced at MoBay. There was an unfortunate number of folks who seemed less than thrilled to be at their jobs (one bartender in particular who was far from friendly and not at all interested in serving a drink as she was too busy cleaning far before it was even closing time to pay attention to the couple of people very patiently awaiting her acknowledgment). The drinks and restaurants were overall decent with an impressive number of available options across both resorts (21!), we were sorely disappointed to find several ingredients for key drinks and menu options frequently “out of stock.” We had reservations set each night by the butlers , which was very convenient, and for the most part were very good. The first night we attended dinner at La Parisienne. Food was decent but the most uncomfortable setting as it was far warmer in there than any other restaurant we attended. Breakfast was most delicious at this location as well. Eggs Benedict was perfect and the Steak and Eggs were delicious. My next favorite location was Bombay. As a group, we ordered several items and were mostly all fantastic. The “cheesecake” dessert, however, was a bit lack luster. The Merry Monkey offerings were more “bar like,” and overall tasted ok, but the mozzarella cheese sticks were a sort of odd texture that was far from that gooey goodness you’d expect. The others, Butch’s Chophouse, Chi, and Portofino’s were all very good, but I wasn’t very impressed by Kimono’s (no Yum Yum for hibachi?! And the vegetables were just cabbage, no zucchini or mushrooms, and there were several bits of burnt rice and veggies in the stir fry). The American Tavern breakfast buffet had several options and was decent enough, Heart and Sol had some nice light options, but they were out of stock for what I wanted, and then the Greenhouse also had some nice healthy options, but just wasn’t blown away by anything in particular. Most disappointingly, however, was the very surprising fact that there was no authentic Bajan style restaurant onsite. We had the same Jerk Shack like we had in Jamaica, which was great, but I had hoped to experience a local Barbadian style restaurant. Luckily, our dream team of butlers—Latrell, Jake, and Princess—came through with a custom order for one of our favorite Bajan dishes (fish cakes) after we discovered it during an off-resort tour with “G” from the “world-famous Captain Larry’s” travel group. And that was the real heart of the trip. Venturing beyond the resort led us into the soul of Barbados—through vibrant towns, rich culture, and real local flavors. Additionally, in building our connection with “G” who also provided separate taxi service, we were able to attend the legendary Friday Fish Fry with music, dancing, and pure joy in the air. Now for other items of concern, we learned NOT to stay in a room below the rooftop pool, for two reasons. First, the pool ended up with what we were told was a clog in the drain, resulting in a waterfall from the roof into our balcony (along with those who were in rooms next to and below us). Second, there was some sort drain or pump work that ran repeatedly in the middle of the night so loudly that it kept me (and our neighbors) up all night. Luckily our Butlers again came to the rescue ending that disruptive experience by the following night. Now it didn’t completely go away as it did still occur at 7:30am as opposed to the entire night, but it was better than nothing. The grounds were beautiful and filled with fragrant flowers, but unfortunately it didn’t completely mask the smell of either what I can only describe as sitting drains or sewage that we witnessed walking around the resort. It wasn’t constant, luckily, but it was highly noticeable and unpleasant. Another couple of items to note were the infinite bug bites and the infestation of sargassum. These of course were both out of the resorts control, but the itchiness of the bites kept me up at night (until the spa visit that was perfection and provided some amazing tee free and aloe to ease the discomfort). And the sargassum was excessive and made a few days less than desirable to attend the beach due to the smell of the seaweed and the amount of it covering the shores. Truthfully, if it hadn’t been for the off-site experiences and our amazing butlers, this trip could’ve felt like any beach getaway. Sandals missed an opportunity to better connect guests with the island itself—especially for those who might not feel comfortable navigating it alone. A few of the evening events were ok to help satisfy an entertainment aspect, but building in a cultural culinary gateway built into the resort experience would’ve been a game-changer. Read less
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Jul 20, 2025 Pinki2510 Amherst, Massachusetts

A lovely resort that has something for anyone. Because the two resorts are connected, there is plenty to do and the options are endless whether you go on a short stay or a long one. Whether you are a partygoer or looking for peace and quiet you will find your spot here.
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Jul 19, 2025 Nomad33559326389 Warrington, United Kingdom

This was our first time at a Sandals property and our first time in Barbados. The weather didn’t disappoint and the property was lovely with beautiful landscaped gardens. Our room was beautiful as we had a first floor room overlooking the gardens which was delightful. The maid service was fabulous and the rooms were looked after daily and the… Read more
This was our first time at a Sandals property and our first time in Barbados. The weather didn’t disappoint and the property was lovely with beautiful landscaped gardens. Our room was beautiful as we had a first floor room overlooking the gardens which was delightful. The maid service was fabulous and the rooms were looked after daily and the room fridges restocked daily. I wouldn’t say though that this was a 5* resort with my reasons being that the food options for vegetarians was very very disappointing with only one veggie meal on the menu at each restaurant. I had to request that the hotel address this as I found myself eating the same meal twice over at each restaurant! The lunch options for vegetarians again was exceptionally poor. The entertainment was dreadful in fact it was that bad we found ourselves in the piano bar most nights. The staff all said hello and asked you how you are but it did feel forced out of them and scripted. The water sports was not really existent as the sea was very rough meaning I couldn’t take the catamaran out on my own and the water was too rough for the canoes. I did go out 3 times on the catamaran with the water sports staff, when it was safe to do so, they took me out 5 minutes at a time as they seemed frightened of the sea! What I would say was that the Spa staff were lovely especially Dionne who looked after me on two occasions when I had my massages. The late check-out was a god send but this was given to us complimentary of Sandals after an incident I experienced whilst I was sat on my balcony. The guest across the way in his bungalow room wrongly mistook Sandals for Hedonism! and I will leave it there! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unforgettable Experience!

Jul 18, 2025 Leah L

I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to Sandals as a single person. I came with a group of friends for my birthday and was well taken care of! After spending 6 days, I left with not one single complaint. Everyone was very helpful and attentive and always served with a smile. Azaria, Johnoy, Alesia(sp-housekeeper) Jesse, Annette, Aiden, Darren,… Read more
I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to Sandals as a single person. I came with a group of friends for my birthday and was well taken care of! After spending 6 days, I left with not one single complaint. Everyone was very helpful and attentive and always served with a smile. Azaria, Johnoy, Alesia(sp-housekeeper) Jesse, Annette, Aiden, Darren, Melissa, Zahria! Everyone was phenomenal! I know I’m missing so many. Thank you Sandals for making my birthday milestone so special and unforgettable!!!! Read less