Sugar Bay Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Ocean Front Room
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Colin's Beach Bar
UMI
UMI
Reef Restaurant
Reef Restaurant
Sizzle Steakhouse
Sizzle Steakhouse
Lazy Mongoose
Lazy Mongoose
Lobby
Library
Beachfront Lounge
Driftwood Cafe Lounge
Reef
Kids Club
Creche
Creche
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Ocean Front Room
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Colin's Beach Bar
UMI
UMI
Reef Restaurant
Reef Restaurant
Sizzle Steakhouse
Sizzle Steakhouse
Lazy Mongoose
Lazy Mongoose
Lobby
Library
Beachfront Lounge
Driftwood Cafe Lounge
Reef
Kids Club
Creche
Creche

The hotel

The All Inclusive Sugar Bay Barbados offers a delightful holiday base with an array of activities, four fantastic restaurants, tranquil Caribbean waters in a protected lagoon, and with Bridgetown only a 10-minute drive away, you will be spoilt for choice with things to do and see! Perfect for couples, friends and families, Sugar Bay oozes boho-chic style and radiates a serene atmosphere allowing you to completely unwind in paradise. Guest rooms suit all types of holidaymakers with spacious family suites ideal for larger groups, all of which have great views of the ocean, the pool or the lush, green gardens. Being just a few metres from the calmest seas of the south coast, water sports are very much the order of the day with plenty available. Aside from taking a swim in the cool Caribbean Sea, there are also two swimming pools to laze by and a fitness centre for enthusiasts. Otherwise, head to Karma Spa for a spot of well-deserved pampering. Whilst the adults are at play, the kids have their very own children’s club, offering beach games, competitions and opportunities for exploring. Teens aren’t left out; they can hang together in the clubhouse, an adult no-go area! Dining is a joy, as Sugar Bay Barbados boasts more dining options than most hotels in Barbados! There is a tantalising selection of restaurants to choose from, each utilising the freshest produce from land and sea.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Creche
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Overlooking the stunning beachfront and tranquil Caribbean Sea. The capital, Bridgetown, is only a 10-minute drive away. The south coast boardwalk is accessible from the beach offering a short walk along the ocean side to a variety of restaurants and bars. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

138 rooms, all of which are air-conditioned with private balcony, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Signature Room with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: breakfast, lunch and dinner, two specialty dining experiences (Sizzle Steak House and Umi; guests can choose two sushi experiences in Umi or two steakhouse experiences in Sizzle Steak House, or one of each. Only valid for stays of 7 nights or more), premium alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. All entertainment and activities above unless stated otherwise.

Please note: guests can have additional specialty dining experiences at the cost of $25pp (payable locally, subject to change).

Deluxe Signature Rooms with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and sofa bed. This room is larger in size than the Signature Room and sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Front Rooms overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size 4-poster bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Ocean Front Room with 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Suite with pool or garden views, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children.

Ocean Front Family Suites boast great views of the ocean, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children

2-Bedroom Suite with garden views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with 1 queen-size bed plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

2-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite with master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with twin beds plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 6 adults, 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

The Reef (buffet restaurant/breakfast, lunch and dinner), Colin’s Bar & Grill (lunch), Lazy Mongoose Pub, Sizzle Steak House (dinner only/limited dining), Umi (Sushi/Asian Fusion - dinner only/limited dining). New Driftwood Cafe. Blush Cafe* (coffee shop).

Arcade. In-house guest activities team to organise day/evening activities/entertainment.

2 swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar. Karma Spa* with a new salon. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including boogie boards, kayaking and snorkelling. Beach volleyball. Newly redesigned games room. Creche and kids' club. Teen clubhouse.

Gift shop*. Complimentary WiFi. Babysitting* (on request). Creche/nursery. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour reception.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.  

Please note: smoking is not allowed in guest rooms or balconies.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1628)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous hotel

Jun 10, 2025 Lynny69 Gloucester, United Kingdom

Fabulous week staying at Sugar Bay. The service, food and drinks were excellent and the staff are all amazing, so friendly and welcoming. The direct access to the beach is lovely and we swam in the sea every day. Would definitely recommend the hotel.
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Jun 9, 2025 DeeBobHampshire_UK Salisbury, United Kingdom

Recently back from our 4th fabulous 10 days in Sugar Bay and missing it soooo much already. It's the staff who really make this place, along with the food - thanks Paul, Andrea - Cacklebury Queen, Helen - mudslide maker professional, Dylan - luggage controller etc, all waiters, waitresses and Housekeeping and all the other staff regardless of… Read more
Recently back from our 4th fabulous 10 days in Sugar Bay and missing it soooo much already. It's the staff who really make this place, along with the food - thanks Paul, Andrea - Cacklebury Queen, Helen - mudslide maker professional, Dylan - luggage controller etc, all waiters, waitresses and Housekeeping and all the other staff regardless of where they work - too many to mention, all reception staff, watersports guys - who worked so hard clearing the seaweed a couple of days plus thanks for refreshing peppermint face towels, and not forgetting Kimberley - the biggest smiler. Morgan, Pedro and Maggie your staff are a credit to you. See you next year. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Will return

Jun 9, 2025 Omavi89 Queens, New York

Amazing hotel. Small and intimate settings. Akil at check in was very pleasant and he was a trainee but was very attentive and knowledgeable of the hotel. The staff at the buffet were amazing. The food was ok wish they were more selections to choose from But overall a very beautiful hotel
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just WOW! Holiday of a lifetime.

Jun 8, 2025 GeorgieMay28 Barwell, United Kingdom

Just wow! This holiday was a holiday of a lifetime and Sugar Bay is the most amazing hotel. The environment, the beach, the food, the staff - honestly, unbelievable. The food is incredibly varied and suitable for even picky eaters. The 2 a la cartes are fantastic too. The cocktails are top notch, all made fresh. We did go out into Bridgetown and… Read more
Just wow! This holiday was a holiday of a lifetime and Sugar Bay is the most amazing hotel. The environment, the beach, the food, the staff - honestly, unbelievable. The food is incredibly varied and suitable for even picky eaters. The 2 a la cartes are fantastic too. The cocktails are top notch, all made fresh. We did go out into Bridgetown and St Lawrence Gap twice to eat, and honestly, the food at the hotel was better. The way the all inclusive is set up still feels really small and exclusive, like you’re eating out anyway. My partner actually proposed to me on the holiday and the staff just made the whole set up and experience exceptional with a beautiful on the beach dinner. Just amazing. The beach at this hotel is stunning - we had read some comments about seaweed being an issue before we came, but honestly, the beach was immaculate and there was very little seaweed. The team did say they had experienced some bad weather which had pulled in more seaweed over the weeks prior but they were very much on top of it when we arrived - they cleaned anything up daily too, not that there was much at all. The sea is so so clear and beautiful and the water sports team really couldn’t do enough for you in terms of the water sports, activities and just getting the umbrellas up etc. The main thing about this hotel that left us truly blown away were the staff! Every single person we met was fantastic and added to the experience we had. We left and felt we were leaving friends! We did a few trips out and highly Recommends the catamaran day trip, harbour lights and Oistins. All fantastic. Can’t wait to return! Kim, Akeil, Janelle and Jonathan as well as all the Managers were fantastic - but all the team honestly were! Just also as an aside, we are a female same sex couple and felt safe and welcomed both inside and outside the hotel. I know this may not be everyone’s experience, but it was certainly ours. Thank you Sugar Bay - we can’t wait to come back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel with a few minor flaws

Jun 6, 2025 Jane M

This hotel has a lovely beachfront setting with a small coved area ideal for snorkelling. There is a smallish pool with a swim up bar and we found that we could easily get loungers at either although we personally preferred the beach. The food was good, plenty of choice at breakfast, lunch and dinner in Reef, Collins on the beach did really good… Read more
This hotel has a lovely beachfront setting with a small coved area ideal for snorkelling. There is a smallish pool with a swim up bar and we found that we could easily get loungers at either although we personally preferred the beach. The food was good, plenty of choice at breakfast, lunch and dinner in Reef, Collins on the beach did really good burgers, hot dogs, fried fish and macaroni pie and there were two speciality restaurants, Umi and Sizzle. Umi was Asian inspired and was amazing, the Dragon Rolls were so tasty. Sizzle is a steakhouse but we found it very hot in there to the point of being uncomfortable and the staff were not particularly attentive. We had a sea view room which was very nice and was at the end of the hotel overlooking the trees. These were an early morning haunt for the green monkeys and we took some great photos of them playing. The room itself was clean and tidy with plenty of hanging space although did lack usable sockets and the pillows were really uncomfortable and lumpy. We also found it was missing the little extra touches such as slippers, hairdryer and snacks. The fridge can be stocked with beer and soft drinks but you do have to ask for this otherwise you only get water. The other hotel we have stayed at in Barbados had small bottles of vodka, gin and rum in which we did miss as we enjoy a drink whilst getting ready for dinner. The Facebook group for the hotel is good for finding out information and as long as you are positive about the hotel. If you have any slight negative comments you are attacked for having an opinion. The groups of returning guests who were there when we were constantly bragged about what the hotel had gifted them upon arrival and overtook the beach bar in an evening. This we personally found quite distasteful and because of this we would probably not stay here again. Read less