Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

The hotel

You know you’re staying in the height of luxury when your drop-dead gorgeous suite has an al fresco ‘Tranquillity Soaking Tub™’ for two. That’s what every couple will get at the sparkling Sandals Royal Barbados. The latest in luxe in St Lawrence Gap, the resort features an incredible infinity pool, a huge Red Lane® Spa, and sumptuous suites. You’ll also get Sandals’ signature Luxury Included® indulgences. From dining, to drinking, to activities, it’s all laid out and completely complimentary. And, as if the six bars and nine dining venues aren’t enough, you’ll even get to pop into nearby Sandals Barbados if you fancy a change of scene, with its temptations including 11 more restaurants. For guests in select top category suites, Sandals Royal Barbados has also introduced the additional pampering of chauffeured Rolls-Royce or Mercedes Benz airport transfers for selected suites, allowing you to arrive in style!

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the vibrant south coast, set on beautiful Maxwell Beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

338 suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio with a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer and iron and ironing board, and fully stocked mini-bar with premium spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks,. All suites have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults.

South Seas Club Level Junior Palm Suites with Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground and 1st levels of the Poinciana and Hibiscus buildings and feature walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and private patio or balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with views of the Crystal Lagoon pool and gardens, and feature a sitting area, large walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Walkout Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct pool access from the private patio, featuring a spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, a walk-in closet and private patio with chaise lounges, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floors with views of the pool, and feature living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through sixth floors with peaceful garden views. This suite features a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, and private patio with soaking tub. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second through fourth floors with ocean views. There is a master bedroom and adjoining living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and private balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Penthouse Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are luxurious penthouse suites situated on the top floor, offering views of the ocean. The rooms feature a living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and feature a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, private patio with garden views and private soaking tub, plus zero-entry access into the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Oversized Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through fifth floors, and have a separate living room and bedroom. With a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, 2 HDTVs, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private balcony with soaking tub and garden views. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set on the second and third floors of the Sand Dollar building. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed, HD smart TV, and a fully stocked bar. A separate living room has a comfy seating area and a second HD smart TV. Guests enjoy personal butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, and VIP check-in.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Penthouse One-Bedroom Oceanview Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub areset on the fifth floor above a shimmering Crystal Lagoon pool, and boast unmatched views of the sea. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire Butler Oceanview One-Bedroom Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor and feature a large private patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, separate living room, and bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Oversized Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and have a separate living room and bedroom. Featuring a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private patio with soaking tub and zero-entry access to the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler One Bedroom Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub, separate living area, and expansive patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Royal Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary are private villas surrounded by lush foliage. They feature a soaring 20-foot conical ceiling, living and dining area, bathroom with large soaking tub carved out of solid stone, and a lavish zero-entry private pool with direct access from the bedroom. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony overlooking the beach with day bed, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Prime Minister One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool and Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct access to a private plunge pool, whilst overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third through fifth floors, and feature a private, cantilevered infinity-edge skypool overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service. You will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have and in-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water, and 24-hour room service.

In addition, the Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz transfers (arrival and departure).

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 9 dining options: Butch's Steak and Seafood (open for dinner), Neptune’s (Mediterranean seafood on the beachfront, open for lunch and dinner), The Greenhouse (modern farm-to-table food, open for breakfast and dinner), Heart & Sol (grab-and-go food, open for breakfast and lunch), Jerk Shack, La Parisienne (French cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner), American Tavern (American-style food, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Chi (Asian fusion, open for dinner), and Sweet n’ Salty’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee shop. 6 bars offering unlimited premium spirits. Exchange privileges at Sandals Barbados offering a further 11 restaurants and 8 bars.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

4 swimming pools and 4 whirlpools including a seaside glass infinity pool and Sandals’ first-ever rooftop infinity pool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa* with full range of treatments. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Non-motorised water sports including paddle boarding, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, basketball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool and table tennis. Board games. Day and night tennis. Entertainment pavilion featuring a 4-lane bowling alley 'Lovers Lanes', living room and games room.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. The Beach House Resort Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. The resort has a 6,000 sq. ft. wedding and conference facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure). Room service. 

* Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing group holiday to celebrate our anniversary

Dec 22, 2025 Alison B

31 friends and family flew out for a week to celebrate mine and my husband’s 25th wedding anniversary. I was worried from reading all the negative reviews before we went, but I needn’t have been. It was amazing! Zaria from the group bookings team looked after us brilliantly, from the group dinners to the dine around sheet she organised for us, the… Read more
31 friends and family flew out for a week to celebrate mine and my husband’s 25th wedding anniversary. I was worried from reading all the negative reviews before we went, but I needn’t have been. It was amazing! Zaria from the group bookings team looked after us brilliantly, from the group dinners to the dine around sheet she organised for us, the whole week went like clockwork. The food in the restaurants was amazing quality and none of us had a problem getting sun beds. Overall it was a fantastic week and I can’t thank the Sandals UK team for their help in organising everything for us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect resort to celebrate special occasions! 🥳

Dec 20, 2025 Adventure48896844214 Charlotte, North Carolina

After spending a lovely honeymoon at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in June 2019, my husband and I decided to try Sandals again and booked Royal Barbados for my 60th Milestone Birthday celebration. On 12/3/25, we arrived and were greeted by Ackhil, who is one of the most warm, caring, and professional representatives we’ve ever met from Sandals. 🤩… Read more
After spending a lovely honeymoon at Sandals Grande St. Lucian in June 2019, my husband and I decided to try Sandals again and booked Royal Barbados for my 60th Milestone Birthday celebration. On 12/3/25, we arrived and were greeted by Ackhil, who is one of the most warm, caring, and professional representatives we’ve ever met from Sandals. 🤩 There was some liquid sunshine falling so Ackhil drove us to our room so we wouldn’t have to walk in the rain. On our way, Ackhil spotted a resort monkey which we appreciated him pointing out since the sighting was a fun and neat way to begin our Caribbean vacation. Ackhil’s title is Butler but based on how well he treated us, we consider Ackhil a Dear Friend, that we will one day visit with again! 🤗 Ackhil had already read the Butler preferences, included wishing me a Happy Birthday, knew what excursions we had planned, and outlined our dinner reservations with the times and restaurants we had requested. Ackhil provided us with a tour of our room, provided information about the Royal and adjoining Barbados resort, provided us with the Butler phone, popped the champagne and our vacation began with us knowing that everything was in place for an awesome birthday vacation. 🙌🏽 If there’s a mentoring program that shows Butlers how to provide excellent customer service with a high level of professionalism, Ackhil would be amazing in that role!! Through the resort, we booked the Garrison Historical Sightseeing Tour for 12/4/25 and as a history buff, my husband enjoyed it immensely. On the ride there with James, he provided us with a wealth of information along with Peter being an extremely informative historian and guide during the actual tour. It was wonderful to understand the connection of George Washington to Barbados that we never learned in US history and to visit the George Washington House and grounds, along with seeing sites associated with the British military, seeing cannons at forts and the National Armory, and walking through the Garrison Tunnels. We’re keeping our eye out for Peter’s historical novel which will be amazing! Returning to the resort, we met and worked with Shae and she was very professional and met all our needs. And on the date of my birthday, because of Shae’s warm personality, she really made my special day fun! 🥳 We requested and Shae provided a front row spot on the beach and provided us with food and drinks, as requested. A special surprise was when she was joined by her ‘Beyonces’ and they sang Happy Birthday to me…that was so very sweet!❣️And, an even bigger surprise was waiting for us, returning to our room to Happy Birthday bed art and a drawn bath, which was a perfect relaxing transition from the beach birthday celebration…Nice Touch!! We also had the opportunity to work with Rashied who was very professional during our interactions and went above and beyond to ensure all of our needs were met. After returning from the 7-hour 4x4 Best of Barbados Jeep Experience, which was another amazing excursion that we booked through the resort, it was a lovely surprise to return to additional bed and towel art created by Rashied and Ackhil, along with a drawn bath…it really made us feel special!! 🥰 On our last resort day before heading out, we got to work with Rahyeme who was so very nice and professional. We requested and Rahyeme provided a front row spot on the beach and provided us cocktails. Rahyeme was so attentive and anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask, which was so very much appreciated! We stayed in Room 7106 Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Room and each day, beverages and ice were always stocked. And I meant to note the name of the housekeeping staff listed being responsible for the room and I believe her name was listed as Octavia but I do apologize if I’m incorrect. Regardless, our room was expertly cleaned each day which was very much appreciated. The food was delicious at each restaurant and provided an enjoyable dining experience. We especially enjoyed beginning our morning at the American Tavern when Tony was there making the best made to order omelets, with so much happiness and a smile! And the ladies working the tables were so friendly and attentive which started your day on a happy note! All in all, we had an incredible vacation experience and enjoyed the resort entertainment…The Beach Party was our favorite!! It was really hard having to leave on 12/10/25 but having Shae say her goodbyes on our way to the lobby and having Ackhil and Rahyeme give us goodbye hugs on the bus before our departure, made it somewhat easier since we know we will see each of them again, when we return to Sandals Royal Barbados. THANKS AGAIN to our Top Notch Butler Team including Ackhil, Shae, Rashied, and Rahyeme, for making my 60th Milestone Birthday week, very memorable, amazing, and fun, for me and my husband!!! Until next time!!!😍 If you have a special celebration in your life, I would highly recommend celebrating at Sandals Royal Barbados! 🎉🎈 Read less
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Dec 16, 2025 All4RNS Georgia

Wedding Experience Review: Sandals Royal Barbados (12/11–12/16) We stayed at Sandals Royal Barbados for our destination wedding with 13 guests. While individual staff members and the food were excellent, the overall experience was negatively impacted by repeated communication and coordination failures—especially concerning arrivals,… Read more
Wedding Experience Review: Sandals Royal Barbados (12/11–12/16) We stayed at Sandals Royal Barbados for our destination wedding with 13 guests. While individual staff members and the food were excellent, the overall experience was negatively impacted by repeated communication and coordination failures—especially concerning arrivals, transportation, and billing. Arrival & Transportation: Despite Sandals collecting all flight and room details months in advance—and managing both for our group—our entire party waited over an hour at the airport for resort transportation. One couple had their Friday flight canceled by Delta and moved to Thursday, yet Sandals never notified them. They only discovered the change when calling four days before arrival to confirm transportation. Sandals then informed them an additional $1,000 would be required for the unexpected extra night. We had to independently secure a hotel room at the Hilton to resolve this issue. A guest with butler service waited over an hour at the airport and another 1.5 hours in the lobby, missing the welcome cocktail and Oistins Street Festival we had booked. Another guest arriving the same day also missed the event due to excessive waiting. Additionally, we were over an hour late to Oistins because we were incorrectly told we had a private shuttle, when it was actually a shared, on-demand service. Wedding Day Coordination: Bridal and maid-of-honor makeup were scheduled at the same time with only one artist, causing unnecessary delays before our 3 PM ceremony—an avoidable planning failure. Military Discount Billing: Multiple guests booked using Sandals’ required ID.me military verification. The day before departure, we were unexpectedly charged $485, claiming military ID was not shown at check-in—despite no one requesting it. Even after providing verification through VA.gov, staff were reluctant to honor the discount, resulting in 1.5 hours spent at checkout resolving errors. Had our group been larger, this experience would have been unmanageable. Positives: Exceptional staff and consistently excellent food. Special recognition to Danica, Sade, Jamisha, Mikala, Kashira, Samantha, and Jack. Conclusion: Sandals Royal Barbados has strong frontline staff, but serious improvements are needed in corporate communication, group travel coordination, and wedding logistics. For a resort marketed as a luxury destination wedding venue, these failures were unacceptable. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dont waste your money

Dec 15, 2025 B100Bwb Bury, United Kingdom

Currently on day 2. Purchased swim-up Room with concierge service. No idea what the point is ???Don’t waste your money!!!!! Concierge service means zero. Coffee machine has white tape blanking buttons and has no,power ?and asked wil, it be fixed tomorrow and she had no idea? It’s the concierge lounge ? and has no other offerings apart from… Read more
Currently on day 2. Purchased swim-up Room with concierge service. No idea what the point is ???Don’t waste your money!!!!! Concierge service means zero. Coffee machine has white tape blanking buttons and has no,power ?and asked wil, it be fixed tomorrow and she had no idea? It’s the concierge lounge ? and has no other offerings apart from a stale pastry. Room above is poor soundproofing. 1 pm every night has river dance The alcohol offering in the room are third rate yet the pool has the brands wanted in the room, ie ( titos, Bombay, yet to request these brands in room is an additional cost ???…. So wanted to like this place, but after 2 days it’s a 3 star at best. So many new places offering much better service. Spend your money wisely. But don’t waste it here. The staff are brilliant. The management and I don’t mean local Management I mean Sandals global management are lacking Get out to sites and see what’s happening. I’d spend my money elsewhere going forward Read less
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Dec 14, 2025 Tammy H

We did cousins and friends Thanksgiving in Barbados and they made sure we were THANKFUL and GRATEFUL. It was truly amazing. Already planning for next year.