The Sands Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa

The hotel

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

Where is it

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

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.

Room upgrades

The Sands Signature Rooms have either a patio or balcony with garden views and 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

One-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat-screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

One-Bedroom Ocean View Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs and have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Please note: children under 6 years are not allowed in the duplex Suites

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Three-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites feature a separate living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suites are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. Penthouse suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with a sofa, flat-screen television with cable channels. The oceanfront Penthouse Suites are on the highest floor and is well appointed with magnificent oceanfront view, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Please note: children under 13 years are not allowed to stay in the Penthouse Suites.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

3 nights between 1 Apr-22 Dec.

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar.

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan.

* 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.

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Jul 16, 2025 Caoimhe G

The sands hotel Barbados is absolutely amazing and as a family with two young kids would reccomend this hotel to anyone of any age. The food was absolutely delicious every single meal we ate, very impressed with the 3 course al la carte menus on offer during lunch times and dinner times on different days during the week, makes a change from the… Read more
The sands hotel Barbados is absolutely amazing and as a family with two young kids would reccomend this hotel to anyone of any age. The food was absolutely delicious every single meal we ate, very impressed with the 3 course al la carte menus on offer during lunch times and dinner times on different days during the week, makes a change from the usual all inclusive buffets everyday.. although this buffet at The sands is outstanding and tasty .. all food is very fresh and well presented! There is a kids menu also for little ones so something for everyone. The drinks are amazing all the cocktails we tried freshly made with all proper ingredients and again presented beautifully.. makes all the difference! All the spirits are the real deal proper spirits good quality only here, same for drinks such as coca cola is the branded one which I found great as other all inclusives we have been to haven’t been the real deal. All the bar staff are great, especially in evenings when they’re doing their little dances 🕺. Entertainment in the evening whilst we were there for a week was a different live singer each night, nice relaxing some nights and other nights people may be dancing along which is great atmosphere ! Just a heads up there is no “kids club” incase that’s what your looking for .. but plenty for the kids to do such as different activities in the pool, football on the beach, water sport’s etc what more could a kid dream of running around the beach and then taking a dip in the swimming pool. The room we stayed in as a family of 4 was absolutely amazingly spacious! downstairs living room with a kitchen area, upstairs we had 2 very large rooms and 2 bathrooms. The beds and pillows are so comfy and the decor very pretty and modern loved it ! Air con in the bedroom works amazingly. Nice selection of different lamps etc in bedrooms so dont always need to use the main bright light. The staff at the hotel are all friendly, happy and helpful. Micheal Adams advised ans helped my family book a boat tour which was a great day out, thanks to him for pointing us in the right direction for what one to pick otherwise we would have no clue! Micheal also does lots of different sport activities which he always makes sure everyone is having fun and putting a smile on their faces. A shout out to all bar and restaurant stafff they all are very helpful and happy, especially Kemar beckels, Jakeel, Danny and Anton..always happy smiling and happy to help. The beach is beautiful there is no comp for sun loungers like other hotels ive been to it can turn into a race to get a sun lounger.. at the sands there was no problem getting a lounger everyday no matter what time of the day either. Location of the hotel is great couldn’t ask for better.. next to shops, St. Lawrence Gap, hop on a bus right outside the hotel which go by very regularly and you can get to pebbles beach or bridgetown in no time. Overall the sands hotel is amazing and can not wait to get back here hopefully in the future, we didn’t want to leave! Attached is some snaps of the food / drink and most importantly beautiful beach. Read less
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Jul 15, 2025 mrwideboy england

The staff work hard to make it enjoyable even in the heat of summer. There isnt huge variety of food every night but there is always something I liked. I thought alternating the buffet and table service during lunch and dinner stopped it become boring. The fish was always on point and very good. Everything clean and well maintained. The… Read more
The staff work hard to make it enjoyable even in the heat of summer. There isnt huge variety of food every night but there is always something I liked. I thought alternating the buffet and table service during lunch and dinner stopped it become boring. The fish was always on point and very good. Everything clean and well maintained. The gym could have been a bit better in terms of equipment, eg a squat, bench rack with a few 20kg plates would be a great addition . The fine dining was nice and the wine served ( merlot) was a good quality. Good location, nice beech staff were great and worked hard. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Tried hard but fell short

Jul 15, 2025 rosswU2364WH

Hotel was pleasant but more to complain about that to compliment. Somedays they put out cushions on the sunbeds, some days they didn’t, without explanation. They ran out of machine drinks are the bar several times then once they restocked, the gas system broke. Service at meals in the restaurant was often slow, meaning chickens and birds would on… Read more
Hotel was pleasant but more to complain about that to compliment. Somedays they put out cushions on the sunbeds, some days they didn’t, without explanation. They ran out of machine drinks are the bar several times then once they restocked, the gas system broke. Service at meals in the restaurant was often slow, meaning chickens and birds would on the tables eating what others had left. The food was hit or miss depending on the days, we had dry deep fried pork, dried out chicken, dry potatoes and rice once night with no sauce, not even a sauce for the apple crumble dessert. Waited 45 minutes for a beach barbecue burger that was never actually received as I had given up waiting. Noir, the self proclaimed elegant, sophisticated dining experience was anything but. Food was below par, cheap, UV lights on the tables that take away from the views and setting. The tequila sunrise upon arrival that was too sweet, why you are not trying to show off the rum from a country that prides itself on it is beyond me. The seaweed on the beach that was not moved or cleaned up was an eyesore. I understand the seaweed is beyond your control, but other hotels have people out on the beach first thing getting it takes up and moved, why could this not be done here? Read less
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Jul 15, 2025 Demi K

A holiday of a life time.Everything u could ask for, food amazing, bed and room clean and confy and the people AMAZING! I will be traveling back here and soon
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing staff and hospitality

Jul 14, 2025 David R

A superb experience. The room was very nice and had a fantastic view of the beach and out to the Caribbean Sea. Everything worked as it should and was cleaned during the day and turned down at night without fail. Every staff member we encountered was very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We got married during… Read more
A superb experience. The room was very nice and had a fantastic view of the beach and out to the Caribbean Sea. Everything worked as it should and was cleaned during the day and turned down at night without fail. Every staff member we encountered was very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We got married during our stay and they decorated the room and left a lovely card with their congratulations and gave us a special dining table at dinner. The food and bar area was also great. There was plenty to choose from on the menu and the wait staff always made sure your water glass was topped up and offered beverages when they noticed the glass getting empty. On our last day a lot of sargassum (seaweed) came in to shore, something well beyond the hotels control and far too much to expect them to be able to clean in a short time. However, the staff went round every room with a letter apologising for the inconvenience and giving information on sister hotels around the island where the sargassum wasn’t as bad and where we could use for the beach and amenities and transport/shuttle options for getting to them which was a nice touch. All in, an amazing experience. Read less