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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort with an amazing staff.

Sep 7, 2025 bryman1122

The staff at this resort is top notch. Always accommodating no matter what the request. Trish and her staff at the Greenhouse were amazing and the chef Jamir has the best steaks on the resort hands down. Jack at the Merry Monkey Pub always had a smile on his face and make you feel welcome. He goes above and beyond to accommodate. We enjoyed… Read more
The staff at this resort is top notch. Always accommodating no matter what the request. Trish and her staff at the Greenhouse were amazing and the chef Jamir has the best steaks on the resort hands down. Jack at the Merry Monkey Pub always had a smile on his face and make you feel welcome. He goes above and beyond to accommodate. We enjoyed opening night of the NFL season there and learned the rules of cricket. Melissa at guest services was able to address any and all concerns at anytime. The entire club staff was super helpful the entire trip. Finally Raymond in the travel and rewards office was great at helping us to book our next trip he made sure that everything was done correctly so that we will have no concerns with our next trip. We will definitely be returning here!!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great layout and facilities coupled with very inconsistent service.

Sep 6, 2025 Clive J

The good: the room, facilities and landscaping were excellent and well maintained. We were in block 11 and it was lovely and quiet. The bad: the service was inconsistent - 50% of the staff very friendly and helpful - unfortunately the other 50% were unfriendly - no eye contact - and unhelpful. An example - we waited for our case to be picked up on… Read more
The good: the room, facilities and landscaping were excellent and well maintained. We were in block 11 and it was lovely and quiet. The bad: the service was inconsistent - 50% of the staff very friendly and helpful - unfortunately the other 50% were unfriendly - no eye contact - and unhelpful. An example - we waited for our case to be picked up on check out - per the hotel instructions - it wasn’t picked up, so I walked it to reception passing many staff members- none of which offered to help. The ugly: it was a non-smoking resort - with designated smoking areas - most folks followed the rules - except the general manager who was vaping on the (totally non smoking) scuba boat - not acceptable! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Barbados - Disappointing!

Sep 1, 2025 traceeg66 Tampa, Florida

Let me start by saying the food is excellent, and of course, the setting—a beachfront island with beautiful blue water—is stunning. We had some great staff, Melissa and Chantelle to name a few, but unfortunately that’s where the positives end. The rooms are significantly dated and lack proper decoration or upkeep. In our bathroom, we found mold,… Read more
Let me start by saying the food is excellent, and of course, the setting—a beachfront island with beautiful blue water—is stunning. We had some great staff, Melissa and Chantelle to name a few, but unfortunately that’s where the positives end. The rooms are significantly dated and lack proper decoration or upkeep. In our bathroom, we found mold, and the so-called “rain shower” was simply a hole in the ceiling with a shower nozzle sticking through. The caulking around the shower was yellow, deteriorating, and falling onto the floor. The bathroom paint job was sloppy, with white paint running over onto the wood moldings and doors. To make matters worse, our vacation started on the wrong foot. After a long and difficult day of travel, we arrived at 3:00 p.m.—the listed check-in time—yet we weren’t given a room until 4:30 p.m. This was my first time staying at a Sandals property, and it will most likely be my last. I had always heard glowing things about the brand, but apparently, those experiences were from 20 years ago. Based on my stay, the quality does not live up to its reputation today. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Birthday and 10th wedding anniversary absolutely magical

Aug 30, 2025 Sandra_881622 Montreal, Canada

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Stay July 29 - August 6, 2025 – So Glad We Didn't Listen to the Negative Reviews! We almost cancelled our trip after reading several negative reviews online—but we are SO glad we didn’t! This was our first time in Barbados and our first Sandals experience. We were celebrating my birthday and our 10th wedding… Read more
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Stay July 29 - August 6, 2025 – So Glad We Didn't Listen to the Negative Reviews! We almost cancelled our trip after reading several negative reviews online—but we are SO glad we didn’t! This was our first time in Barbados and our first Sandals experience. We were celebrating my birthday and our 10th wedding anniversary, and this trip ended up being absolutely magical. From the moment we arrived, the service was top-notch. Our butlers—Latrell, Jake, and Princess—were beyond amazing. They took care of everything: organizing our off-site excursions, making sure we had snacks and drinks wherever we were, and even surprising us with decorations and personalized touches in our room. They truly went above and beyond, and our experience wouldn’t have been the same without them. Room 7516 was stunning—spacious, spotless, and the ocean view took our breath away. Housekeeping was consistent and attentive, and our mini-bar was always stocked. We also loved the energy around the main pool with fun games and great music, and the bars were lively and friendly—always service with a smile. Dining was excellent overall, except for our last evening at Neptune’s where the chicken was unfortunately undercooked. It was a small hiccup in an otherwise flawless culinary experience. One small point to mention: the beach directly at the resort wasn’t at its best during our stay, mainly due to a significant amount of seaweed. That said, it didn’t take away from our experience at all. We spent a beautiful day at Carlisle Bay, a stunning beach with clear water, soft sand, and a perfect atmosphere. We believe that the rocks placed near the shore—while helpful for calming the waves—may also contribute to the seaweed buildup, as it tends to get trapped in that area. Interestingly, just beyond the rocks, the ocean was absolutely gorgeous, with crystal-clear, turquoise water. We also booked a photo session, and WOW—the photos came out beautifully! We had trouble picking our favorites because there were so many great shots. Normally, we never return to the same destination twice, but this time, we’re making an exception—we’ll be back! Until then, we’ve already booked our next Sandals trip to Saint Lucia and hope it will be just as incredible. Highly recommended – don’t let the negative reviews scare you away. Read less
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Aug 30, 2025 Antonio K Aubrey, Texas

What an experience we had during our Royal Barbados Sandals resort stay! Everything was amazing including the room, hospitality staff, concierge team and all inclusive provisions. We will definitely visit this resort again.