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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Jul 19, 2025 marcus210 Otley, United Kingdom

So it’s been a while, but we went in early May. Every member of staff was amazing, hotel is great and it was a trip to remember. It deserves all the credit it gets . Food was great. Room great (but for an idyllic view don’t get the GF room) the cleaning personnel are amazing . Pool side busy . Overall i cannot fault it . We enjoyed every moment xx
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Jul 18, 2025 Loves_Holidays_10 Warwickshire

I am so pleased that I chose this hotel. Being a low rise, smaller hotel, we found that it was very friendly and there was a good mix of nationalities. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the place was clean, including the outside spaces and the beach. The beach team did a very good job of clearing the seaweed which is becoming a problem in… Read more
I am so pleased that I chose this hotel. Being a low rise, smaller hotel, we found that it was very friendly and there was a good mix of nationalities. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the place was clean, including the outside spaces and the beach. The beach team did a very good job of clearing the seaweed which is becoming a problem in lots of Caribbean resorts. The food, whilst not as much choice as some larger hotels we've stayed in, was on the whole good and offered something to cater for most palates. We had a great meal in Sizzle, the steakhouse, for our anniversary, we both ordered the fillet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. We also ate at Colin's Rum Shack on a few occasions at lunchtime and found the food hear to be good too. There is a comprehensive cocktail list, all made from scratch, and whilst I didn't do the whole list, the ones I did try were great. We found the staff to be very helpful, and Morgan, the General Manager, was very visible and approachable. We stayed in an Ocean View room on the 3rd floor which was great, sitting on the balcony first thing in the morning listening to the birds was such a joy. Entertainment is low key, with a music act on most evenings, and the Managers cocktail party every Tuesday. There isn't the entertainment team which you find in larger hotels, and it was such a pleasure not to be hassled to join in with this and that during the day. The hotel is a short walk from the Savannah Racecourse and Garrison area and I would recommend a visit to both the Heritage Museum and George Washington House. I also recommend a trip to Oistins Fish Fry, the fish is so good and relatively inexpensive, and the atmosphere is great. If we return to Barbados, we will definitely go back to Sugar Bay Read less
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Jul 17, 2025 509cicelyr

We visited with family/friends the week of June 23rd. Here is my review. 1st time visiting Barbados and won't be the last. Resort is approximately 30 minutes from the airport. Upon arrival you are offered Rum Punch or water. Check- in was smooth. Be on alert, there is a required hold on your credit card for incidentals which the hold is released… Read more
We visited with family/friends the week of June 23rd. Here is my review. 1st time visiting Barbados and won't be the last. Resort is approximately 30 minutes from the airport. Upon arrival you are offered Rum Punch or water. Check- in was smooth. Be on alert, there is a required hold on your credit card for incidentals which the hold is released once you checkout. There is also a daily fee which is non- refundable. Rooms were clean,very small and outdated. Bravo to housekeeping. No water, soda or beer in the fridge when we arrived. We had to call the front desk. Air conditioner was self monitoring via remote control. Wifi was great! There were elevators at the resort, just not any on our side of the resort. Only 1 pool and it was not clean. Only 1 buffet restaurant. Colin's is a beach/ bar restaurant that serves burgers/ fries/ chicken fingers. Look for David at Colin's bar, he's the best! The food was blah, nothing exceptional. Sizzle steakhouse was good, Umi Japanese was just ok. Be careful as all restaurants are not part of the " all- inclusive " package. No top shelf liquor unless you call Stoli top shelf. Stop at duty free in the airport upon arrival. Pigeons and flies are EVERYWHERE. Entertainment was decent. If you expect a Micheal Jackson show or magic show for the kids, it will not happen at this resort. The resort closes down around 10pm. No room service or nightly snack bar. Folks reserve sunbeds early. If you get a chance go off the resort to visit OP Bistro for dinner... delish! And Olstin for the Friday night fish fry. Take a bus tour of the town & visit Rihanna's childhood home. The staff at this resort is AWESOME, the hospitality is top notch which made our visit enjoyable. Is this resort overpriced, absolutely. Would I visit this resort again,only if there is an complete renovation. Read less
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Jul 12, 2025 Chaps18 Taunton, United Kingdom

We stayed at sugar bay for our first visit to Barbados in May 2023 (pre full refurb) Check in was warm and friendly with a welcome glass of rum punch or two ! Shown to our room and delighted that we were given a family room consisting of two bedrooms , one with a king bed with balcony and one with king bed and two windows and a shower room in… Read more
We stayed at sugar bay for our first visit to Barbados in May 2023 (pre full refurb) Check in was warm and friendly with a welcome glass of rum punch or two ! Shown to our room and delighted that we were given a family room consisting of two bedrooms , one with a king bed with balcony and one with king bed and two windows and a shower room in between. This was an excellent room as it gave our 15 year old his own space . Lots of space in each room with drawers in both and a wardrobe in main room. Mini bar in 2nd room filled with coke water and beers . Air con was good in each room but our clothes did get damp so maybe bring some hanging dehumidifier bags . The hallways were always very damp and wet , our room was at the end of the corridor so was slippery underfoot too, the elevator was a bonus but it was always dirty with handprints and mess. Food from rooms left out in corridors for a few days in a row and not cleaned away. The food was lovely at breakfast with excellent service with a smile from every member of staff. Especially the singing egg lady …. A legend ! Food at Collins st lunch was great too but we found the buffet lacking in the evenings . We didn’t realise we could have ordered our son something off of a kids menu until we’d returned home . The steak house was amazing , excellent food and even better service , although it did get very hot up there . I enjoyed umi but my husband found the food greasy . Service was fab here too . The bar was a lot of fun ! The staff were excellent, we loved tyrese , Nicolas , David, Joan and Kay The rum sours are legendary ! We didn’t try the pub as had our son with us . The beach was lovely, beach boys would set you up with an umbrella where you wanted . Excellent snorkelling and can borrow masks , kayaks etc easily which was great . We didn’t enjoy the pool area , wasn’t cleaned well and found the water a bit murky ! Sorry Morgan ! Loungers taken early by pool so didn’t get a look in even if we wanted to. Love the fact that sugar bay is a family run hotel and the owners are always available should any problems occur . Love the fact your room key is on your wristband … excellent idea , no lost keys ! We had a late flight so opted to pay for a late check out . Things seem to get confusing for some people after check out , where some people have eaten and had drinks and some are told they can’t . We were fine but maybe this needs explaining more clearly to staff and guests alike so everyone knows the set rules . All in all an amazing holiday at sugar bay and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back, the staff make this hotel special , keep up the excellent work guys 🇧🇧 Read less
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Jul 6, 2025 Wimpey2011 London, United Kingdom

Anniversary trip, stayed 10 days. The room was lovely, balcony and on each side. Large and comfortable. Great food, specialty restaurants well worth a visit. Cocktails were very good. Beach small but plenty of space and sunbeds always available. Not really able to swim in sea as a bit too rough. Staff very attentive and polite. Really… Read more
Anniversary trip, stayed 10 days. The room was lovely, balcony and on each side. Large and comfortable. Great food, specialty restaurants well worth a visit. Cocktails were very good. Beach small but plenty of space and sunbeds always available. Not really able to swim in sea as a bit too rough. Staff very attentive and polite. Really nice sunbeds by the pool. Four stars due to one down side - pool is not deep at all, it was cloudy when we arrived and by day three you could not see your feet in three foot of water. Very murky. Reported to concierge but no action. Other guests were told it was due to suncreen but that is what the filters and cleaning are for. By day six cleaning took place and pool was clean as it should be, not before we hurt our feet on the ledges inside the pool which you could not see. Had a great holiday. Read less