Sugar Bay Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin 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.

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Jan 20, 2025 Jones398768 North Wales, United Kingdom

Not one for writing reviews but this hotel is on another level. From the rooms to the fantastic food on offer and not to mension the staff nothing was too much to ask for, all absolutely fantastic .Thank you so much for a Wonderfull experience .
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome beach and most staff, just too many irritants

Jan 20, 2025 826paulo

Our fourth visit to Sugar Bay in 8 years... and I think our last. Its the same awesome well kept beach, location and most of the staff, and the food mostly has improved too, aside from breakfast that can be low on quality healthy options. But just too many irritants that could be so easily be done better, come on guys! I appreciate that the… Read more
Our fourth visit to Sugar Bay in 8 years... and I think our last. Its the same awesome well kept beach, location and most of the staff, and the food mostly has improved too, aside from breakfast that can be low on quality healthy options. But just too many irritants that could be so easily be done better, come on guys! I appreciate that the corridors are narrow around the hotel and options may be limited, but I've never stayed anywhere where the room cleaners stack up bin bags, laundry and mop buckets outside every other room, through the whole day. Especially when this is a resort hotel, where most guests are on site all day every day. Since our first visit, every morning is a bun fight for a beach umbrella, having to go before breakfast and request a hole to be dug in the beach to install one, or risk not getting one. There is also still a one in one out rationing of beach towels, so needlessly awkward. Its an all inclusive hotel, but without a mechanism to pay bring guests in. Nobody can join you for dinner from outside or even for a drink on the beach, pretty short sighted and easy to implement. We just got told firmly 'no'. The rooms and bathrooms haven't received any update in the 8 years that we've been visiting, and many of them are starting to look decidedly tired. My biggest gripe from this trip though was the bar service and the constantly being pressurised to drink alcohol. Ask for a coke or water in the evening and being ridiculed is really not cool, and forced shots and drinking games? This isn't an 18-30. Thanks for the amazing staff though! Especially Kay, what a legend. Read less
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Jan 18, 2025 wispSwansea Swansea, United Kingdom

Staff superb and very helpful ! Room excellent . Clean and comfortable. Lovely bathroom. Buffet good too but Umi and Sizzle Steak restaurants very good - you get both included in a weeks stay . Beach great and lots of sunbeds . Pool looked good but we didn’t actually use it . Location very good - close to the Garrison historical area if you like… Read more
Staff superb and very helpful ! Room excellent . Clean and comfortable. Lovely bathroom. Buffet good too but Umi and Sizzle Steak restaurants very good - you get both included in a weeks stay . Beach great and lots of sunbeds . Pool looked good but we didn’t actually use it . Location very good - close to the Garrison historical area if you like to do more than lying on sunbeds ! Also bus stop outside the hotel - frequent ‘Reggae’ minibuses to Bridgetown and Oistins ( loud music and usually packed but fun !) Also local buses ( yellow and blue ) going to Holetown and Speightstown q regularly . Horse racing track just up the road and can watch the races when on . We really enjoyed and would recommend this lovely hotel ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Only book this hotel if you want the most relaxing holiday of your life.

Jan 15, 2025 Nety1958

This has got to be the best hotel on the island. The staff are incredible, always smiling, going that extra mile to make your stay the best. The food is amazing with lots of variety on the buffet. The two restaurants are fabulous and Collins makes a change for lunch. Lots to do for both adults and children. The bar is a very friendly area where… Read more
This has got to be the best hotel on the island. The staff are incredible, always smiling, going that extra mile to make your stay the best. The food is amazing with lots of variety on the buffet. The two restaurants are fabulous and Collins makes a change for lunch. Lots to do for both adults and children. The bar is a very friendly area where friendships are made that last for years. The entertainment of an evening varies with some incredible singers. It’s well worth a visit to the spa, so many treatments to choose from. This was our fifth visit and it won’t be our last, most of the guests are returnees or future returnees. You relax the moment you arrive and don’t want to leave. I love Sugar Bay and so will you. Read less
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Jan 13, 2025 NatalieMorris16

Wonderful resort, staff friendly and helpful. Pool and beach amazing. The food is great. couldn’t ask for a better hotel. Will definitely be returning. Rooms very modern and comfy beds. Spacious also. Drinks and cocktails good selection. Wine is ok to. Good location.