Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

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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 Absolutely loved this resort

Sep 14, 2025 Claire D Leicester, United Kingdom

Loved this resort. All the staff were so friendly, especially Jack at the Merry Monkey, all the staff at the Tavern, Shaquil, who took our bags, and Glory who kept our room spotless. The restaurants were amazing and so much choice. Can't wait to go back.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Barbados is different...in a good way!

Sep 8, 2025 chendytrvl Las Vegas, Nevada

Visited Royal Barbados August 15th - 22nd. We had to wait a bit for the shuttle but not long and the ride was not very long. On arrival we were greeted and checked in and given champagne while we waited for our butler. The property is beautiful, very well maintained. Our butler arrived and gave us a short tour on the way to the room. We had a… Read more
Visited Royal Barbados August 15th - 22nd. We had to wait a bit for the shuttle but not long and the ride was not very long. On arrival we were greeted and checked in and given champagne while we waited for our butler. The property is beautiful, very well maintained. Our butler arrived and gave us a short tour on the way to the room. We had a Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub. The room was spacious, clean and beautiful. The two resorts are really just one big resort as you have access to both sides. I have seen reviews that the staff in Barbados are rude and that was far from our experience. They are more reserved than people on other islands may be but if you engage them in conversation they are warm and friendly and eager to talk. Everyone said hello as we walked by too. Our Butlers Tre, Shaquane (Shaq), Nakeisha, and Stephen were fantastic. Very helpful and kind. We did not use them much but they were great about getting us pool chairs, water and dinner reservations. We loved them and would request them again. Dining: We ate at Spices most mornings for buffet breakfast because they opened earliest. There were plenty of choices and we loved the Bajan Bakes. Samara always greeted us with a smile. For lunch we tried several places and they were all decent, no complaints. Loved smoothies at Heart and Sol for a snack. Dinners were where meals shined. Butches Chophouse (Barbados side) was wonderful. The filet is great! All of the sides were delicious as well. Definitely recommend. Bombay was good but service was very slow, as long as you expect that I would still go if you like Indian food. Try the butter chicken and the naan. Kimonos was a fun experience with teppanyaki and the food was good. Soy was fabulous, super fresh sushi, highly recommend. Butches Steak and Seafood (Royal Side) was the only bad meal we had. Pork Belly was so tough you could barely cut with a knife. Steak was overcooked, and sides were over salted. Schooners was good for a view and seafood. We did not try Greenhouse but many people went on and on about it. Merry Monkey and Lovers Lane were super fun for late night. (we did not bowl). The courtyard bar with George is a great before or after dinner drink spot. The gym was satisfactory, we wished they had more dumbbell choices. Had a lot of cardio equipment if that's your thing. Took a cab into Bridgetown and felt safe and welcome at all times. We have visited two other Sandals and this was by far the best! Like I said Barbados is different...in a good way. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort with an amazing staff.

Sep 7, 2025 bryman1122

The staff at this resort is top notch. Always accommodating no matter what the request. Trish and her staff at the Greenhouse were amazing and the chef Jamir has the best steaks on the resort hands down. Jack at the Merry Monkey Pub always had a smile on his face and make you feel welcome. He goes above and beyond to accommodate. We enjoyed… Read more
The staff at this resort is top notch. Always accommodating no matter what the request. Trish and her staff at the Greenhouse were amazing and the chef Jamir has the best steaks on the resort hands down. Jack at the Merry Monkey Pub always had a smile on his face and make you feel welcome. He goes above and beyond to accommodate. We enjoyed opening night of the NFL season there and learned the rules of cricket. Melissa at guest services was able to address any and all concerns at anytime. The entire club staff was super helpful the entire trip. Finally Raymond in the travel and rewards office was great at helping us to book our next trip he made sure that everything was done correctly so that we will have no concerns with our next trip. We will definitely be returning here!!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Sandals

Sep 6, 2025 James_1970laidlaw St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Just come back from this fantastic resort. It’s two resorts in one which gives you the double the fun with the amount of pools and restaurants. I unfortunately broke my ankle 3 weeks before we arrived, and the staff could not be more helpful and welcoming. Our butlers Shaquille, Latoya and Mya really couldn’t do any more. We had a Rondoval room… Read more
Just come back from this fantastic resort. It’s two resorts in one which gives you the double the fun with the amount of pools and restaurants. I unfortunately broke my ankle 3 weeks before we arrived, and the staff could not be more helpful and welcoming. Our butlers Shaquille, Latoya and Mya really couldn’t do any more. We had a Rondoval room which was fantastic and the management had made Ramps for me to get in and out with a wheel chair. Thanks to Jon Patrick (resort manger) and Bruno (general manger) for your kind hospitality. Nikita in loyalty and travel is fantastic too. You may need orientation if you haven’t been here before as both Barbados and Royal Barbados mingle in to one. Booking Butches chop house is a must and there is another butches in Barbados as well. The roof top pool is great for views and the Parisienne restaurant up there is great too. Best breakfast is in Green house by the quiet oasis pool. There are several pools from quiet,swim up bar and noisy, so take your pick. Definitely our fav resort, and we will be going back. Thanks to all the staff for a fantastic holiday. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great layout and facilities coupled with very inconsistent service.

Sep 6, 2025 Clive J

The good: the room, facilities and landscaping were excellent and well maintained. We were in block 11 and it was lovely and quiet. The bad: the service was inconsistent - 50% of the staff very friendly and helpful - unfortunately the other 50% were unfriendly - no eye contact - and unhelpful. An example - we waited for our case to be picked up on… Read more
The good: the room, facilities and landscaping were excellent and well maintained. We were in block 11 and it was lovely and quiet. The bad: the service was inconsistent - 50% of the staff very friendly and helpful - unfortunately the other 50% were unfriendly - no eye contact - and unhelpful. An example - we waited for our case to be picked up on check out - per the hotel instructions - it wasn’t picked up, so I walked it to reception passing many staff members- none of which offered to help. The ugly: it was a non-smoking resort - with designated smoking areas - most folks followed the rules - except the general manager who was vaping on the (totally non smoking) scuba boat - not acceptable! Read less