The Sands Barbados

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The Sands Barbados | Barbados, Caribbean | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Barbados, Caribbean

4 stars

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Occupying one of the most sought-after beachfront settings in Barbados, the All Inclusive Sands offers not just sun, sea, and sand by the bucketful, but very comfortable accommodation too. Choose from a variety of room options, including a garden studio with gorgeous tropical views or an oceanfront family suite, all with plenty of amenities, including complimentary WiFi, to make you feel right at home. Not that you’ll be in your room too long, there’s too much else on-site to tempt you, with a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre to keep you occupied. St Lawrence Gap, the entertainment capital of Barbados, is just a few minutes away, featuring some of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs on the island. Want to stay closer to home? No problem. The Sands boasts two restaurants of its own as well as two bars in which to linger over drinks and eats.

Amenities

Kayaking
Snorkelling
Babysitting service
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

On Worthing Beach, within easy walking distance of St. Lawrence Gap. Oistins Bay Garden market is a short taxi ride away. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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87 rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, complimentary WiFi, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. All rooms have bathrooms with showers. Virgin Supersaver rooms are cosy and open to internal corridors, they have small frosted windows but do not have balconies/patios or a mini-fridge (all other room categories will include this). Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner. Snack menu 11am -4 pm daily. All drinks, including house wine with meals. Exceptions are prosecco, champagne, speciality wines and bottled water. Weekly Manager’s cocktail reception. Live entertainment/music at night. Watersports: snorkelling, kayaking, body boards. Free scuba lesson in swimming pool (on request). All activities featured in the all-inclusive programme are subject to availability, demand, and weather conditions.

Please note: guests must be 18 years or over to be served alcohol.

Hotel details

Dining

On The Water (beachfront restaurant serving Caribbean/International cuisine - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering both buffet style and a set menu). Noir* (à la carte rooftop restaurant, open 5 nights a week for dinner only - guests 12 years and over only). 2 bars (the main bar is open from 10:00am-11:00pm and the second bar is open when Noir is). Afternoon tea. Snack menu available daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Room service*.

Please note: guests may dine at Noir once per stay. Subsequent visits will be subject to availability and additional supplement.

Please note: reservations are required for lunch and dinner at both restaurants.

Fun and Games

Saltwater swimming pool. Reflections Spa*. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boards and body boards. Snorkelling equipment.

Entertainment

Nightly live music in the main restaurant from 8.30pm-10.00pm. A selection of complimentary seasonal activities and programmes are available to kids and teens during Christmas, Easter and the Summer school holidays. Subject to change and rotation, and will run based on minimum numbers.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi access. Guests Lounge with computer (with Internet access). 24-hour reception. Complimentary parking. Laundry service*. Babysitting service* (on request).

Minimum Stay

3 nights between 1 Apr-22 Dec.

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar.

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan.

Resort Fees

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.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

The Sands check out time is 12 noon. Check in is at 4:00pm.

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking (including on balconies). Smoking is permitted in limited areas around the hotel.

Please note: room towels are changed daily and bed linen is changed every 3 days or as required.

Dress codes

On The Water: the evening dress code is smart casual. Gentlemen may wear smart dress shorts and short sleeved shirts (polo shirts are allowed). Ladies tops/blouses must be full cover. Please note that no sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise are allowed at dinner. Smart jeans are allowed. No flip flops or trainers are allowed in the evening in the restaurant.

Cover-ups are required in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch and footwear is required in the restaurant at all times.

Noir Restaurant (à la carte): elegantly casual. Full-length trousers for gentleman and shirts with sleeves (either short or long sleeve), smart casual footwear. Stylish jeans and polo shirts are allowed. No T-shirts, sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise. No distressed jeans, three quarter pants, cargos or shorts (shorts applies to ladies also). No running shoes, flip-flops or caps are allowed in the restaurant. Children under 12 years are not allowed in Noir Restaurant.

Trip advisor rating

4.1/5

690 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

54%

Very Good

22%

Average

12%

Poor

Terrible

“Not the 4 star experience I paid for or expected”

Sep 15, 2025Climber04993922715

I booked this hotel hoping for a 4-star stay, but it felt more like a tired 3-star at best. The rooms were dated and in need of a deep clean and refurbishment. Towels were worn out, and the sheets had visible stains, definitely not what you’d expect from a hotel claiming a 4* rating. The food was another major letdown. Serving spoons were left soaking in murky water, which felt unhygienic, especially in a warm buffet setting. Meals were inconsistent, either undercooked, lukewarm, or completely overdone. The egg station was run on tiny camping stoves, which was ridiculously slow. Gave up on the all inclusive we’d paid for & ate out. On the plus side, a few staff members were genuinely fantastic and made a real effort, you’ll work out who hey are. Unfortunately, others seemed indifferent and could benefit from a more welcoming attitude & maybe a smile especially in the restaurant area. Overall, this hotel needs serious attention to meet the standards it advertises. I wouldn’t recommend it unless significant improvements are made.

“Wedding ceremony”

Sep 12, 2025Rachel W

The hotel and staff were very friendly from start to finish. The food was very good and a great selection of drinks. There was live entertainment every day and/or night and they were all very talented, a very lovely first stay for us and the topping on the cake literally was getting married on the beach, glorious surroundings and we were looked after very well, would definitely recommend.

“Absolutely amazing tour you will love it 😀”

Sep 10, 2025maggy f

Felt Like Family at The Sands Hotel What can we say about The Sands Hotel? From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome, relaxed, and very much at home. A special thank you to Michael, who went above and beyond. He gave us great advice on what to do around the island, made us laugh, and treated us like family. We would recommend him to everyone. Also, Ricardo, who took our bags on arrival, was equally amazing—friendly, polite, and a real credit to the hotel. The hotel itself was lovely, and we didn’t have any bad experiences. The only small suggestion we’d make is that the menu could include more traditional Caribbean dishes such as yam, banana, dumplings, and breadfruit. Across the road, we have to mention Afro Beats by Shaz. The food there, cooked by the chef, was absolutely amazing—definitely a must-try! Trust us, you won’t be disappointed. As for entertainment, we feel it could use a little boost, perhaps with more lively Caribbean music to really get guests in the mood to dance and enjoy the island vibes. Our room was beautiful, but trimming back a few of the trees near our balcony would have given us a clearer view of the pool and sea. Not a major issue, but it would make those gorgeous sights even more enjoyable. We also went on a 4-hour food tour, which was fantastic. Our tour guide was warm, funny, and knowledgeable, and her cousin, who was the driver, was just as lovely. We highly recommend this experience. All in all, we had a beautiful and relaxing holiday. The friendly and welcoming staff really made it special, and we can’t wait to return soon. With thanks, Margaret & Tony

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