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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was really great... until the end.

Jan 10, 2026 Robin E

Room was spacious and comfortably appointed, overall satisfied with the room although the pillows were uncomfortable and it took an entire day to get shampoo in the room. Food was exceptional for both breakfast and dinner, could use additional lunch options though. The resort is beautiful and very well maintained - very clean and decorated well.… Read more
Room was spacious and comfortably appointed, overall satisfied with the room although the pillows were uncomfortable and it took an entire day to get shampoo in the room. Food was exceptional for both breakfast and dinner, could use additional lunch options though. The resort is beautiful and very well maintained - very clean and decorated well. Butler service was fantastic for our entire stay, until the very last morning. Sandals website says butler is supposed to take care of several things on one's last morning (prior to leaving), however we did not receive any butler service our last morning on the resort and we felt as though we were a bit 'abandoned' on the last morning. Shuttle service 'to' the airport was good (on a nice, comfortable SUV with 1 other couple). Shuttle service 'from' the resort not as great - on a bus with very small seats with several other couple (including 1 sick person right behind us coughing loudly) - apparently butler service does not include the SUV specifically (I inquired after our return). I did escalate this experience to Sandals prior to leaving a review - they were very polite and apologetic, but did not offer anything to 'make it right'. Unfortunately our experience on our last morning did bring the overall rating of our stay from 4-star to 3. We will try another Sandals resort in the future, though as overall we did enjoy our stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Staff amazing everywhere on property! Shout out to Shay & Rajiv -Sandals Concierge team outstanding !!

Jan 9, 2026 ateam8 williamstown

We had a wonderful week of great hospitality from all the staff at Sandals, always willing to assist!! Our housekeeper Brittany was amazing, I have high standards and she also has high standards and was so accommodating Thank you Brittany we hope Sandals will recognize your talents in the future, her supervisor stepped into our room on Brittany’s… Read more
We had a wonderful week of great hospitality from all the staff at Sandals, always willing to assist!! Our housekeeper Brittany was amazing, I have high standards and she also has high standards and was so accommodating Thank you Brittany we hope Sandals will recognize your talents in the future, her supervisor stepped into our room on Brittany’s day off April you are a great role model for your staff and your standards are outstanding as well Thank you …Shay & Rajiv are two young men who have made our holiday the best just as they did last year !! They are a terrific team who represent Sandals Concierge at a 6 star level!! Thanks to them our holiday was a very memorable one … we just received our diamond status and it’s because of the efforts of staff like Brittany , April , Shay , Rajiv and all the others who assisted us daily on our our vacation! My reason for not giving the resort 5 stars was the food, it wasn’t the quality we were accustomed to at Sandals … the returnees diner is one big example then there were many more examples and in conversation other returnees they felt the same. So Sandals keep Butches sprit alive by keeping the standards high. We will be at Sandals St Vincent next month Thank you to all of you at Sandals Royal Barbados Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Island - Terrible Service - The should be embarrassed

Jan 8, 2026 Tim B

Don't even know where to begin. So many disappointments in service. Will try to keep it to bullet points: Was traveling with another couple and Booked an Butler Class rooms * Requested same butler(s) as we were coordinating activities. * First room smelled of mold and had a dehumidifier and desiccants hanging. Requested a change. Team agreed… Read more
Don't even know where to begin. So many disappointments in service. Will try to keep it to bullet points: Was traveling with another couple and Booked an Butler Class rooms * Requested same butler(s) as we were coordinating activities. * First room smelled of mold and had a dehumidifier and desiccants hanging. Requested a change. Team agreed to move us. * Spent 3/4 of the next day chasing them for the room move. * When finally moved, new room was not ready, not stocked and had open drinks in the fridge. * Our butlers checked in with us once on day 4 of our trip after having complained. * We saw others being served food and drinks at the pools and their butlers frequently around. Ours were MIA. * They never knew where we were or what we were doing unless it was an off property activity. * Texts or calls to the butler phones frequently went unanswered or answered hours later. When they did call or reply they acted like we were at fault if we were in the pool or hot tub and were not manning the phone for a response. * Our rooms were not stocked according to our requests. * All of our dining arrangement were changed by our butlers. The new reservations failed to seat both couples together resulting in us having to wait as if we had no reservations. * Our butlers were uncoordinated and unaware of plans each other may have made. * Our requests were frequently ignored or incorrect. Was awakened early 2 days by room service after the butlers failed to cancel morning dining orders after repeated requests. *Much more to add but the worst is how management responded when we complained. Property manager (Nicolas) promised to rectify everything and had to step in to fix one of our dining reservations. He promised compensation and a follow-up by a guest services representative before we departed. That never happened and he was not there when we left the resort. Upon arriving home, I contacted customer service via telephone and explained the ordeal to them. They indicated that I had to write an email with all of the details and it would be promptly addressed. Sent email on Dec 18. Got an automated response asking for 5 business days to address. Never got a response. Filled out the survey honestly when I received it. Got a response from the team acknowledging the poor service and a promised follow. Never got a response. Got frustrated an contacted customer service again with the incident number. They said that they had investigated my complaint and it was completed on Dec 28th. This was Jan 5th. They promised a follow-up within 24 hours. Guess what? Never happened. I can understand some mistakes or oversights, but the incompetence with addressing raise issues by the management team tells me everything about how well the place is run. Spend you money elsewhere. Read less
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Jan 8, 2026 jedermangy Brigg, United Kingdom

First thing we noticed as Royal returning guests was how happy the team all seem. Totally different from 2023 staff happy to chat explaining island experiences , during our New Years experience it’s a total contrast from our previous visit and to be honest one which some other sandals establishments could learn from. Joycelene was an absolute joy… Read more
First thing we noticed as Royal returning guests was how happy the team all seem. Totally different from 2023 staff happy to chat explaining island experiences , during our New Years experience it’s a total contrast from our previous visit and to be honest one which some other sandals establishments could learn from. Joycelene was an absolute joy always helpful smiling introductions to other team players always find her in Neptune / pizza house/ jerk chicken this team member was everywhere a great asset.😉 Some niggles like people reserving beds that don’t turn up😡 Showers around pool areas should be more of and work🤷🏻 Improve Gluten Free food my wife suffers with this. She didn’t starve but it could be better. Mozzy bites - housekeeping need to close doors wife was eaten alive 13 huge bites! BUT on the whole thoroughly enjoyed our short trip already booked another trip next year. See you all soon😜 Read less
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Jan 4, 2026 jim f

Overall not a bad trip. House keeping removed items we had in the frig and on our last full day we did not receive cleaning services until 7 pm after we had called. Our room had a water leak from the rain and was partially flooded. We were moved to another room but were never contacted by staff or offered any type of compensation for the… Read more
Overall not a bad trip. House keeping removed items we had in the frig and on our last full day we did not receive cleaning services until 7 pm after we had called. Our room had a water leak from the rain and was partially flooded. We were moved to another room but were never contacted by staff or offered any type of compensation for the inconvenience it caused. Food was very good at all the restaurants we were at. Read less