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 Christmas in the Caribbean

Jul 6, 2025 RochelleVegas Las Vegas, Nevada

Sending so much love from the states. Thank you to our butlers Sean, Bonita, and miss Kristal! They were so sweet and attentive. Thank you staff for making a great Christmas. The swim up rooms were so amazing. And the food as always is great. See you next time
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Jul 6, 2025 Jill S

This was my husband’s and my second trip to Royal Barbados, and it was even better this trip than it was on our first trip two years ago. I have so many good things to say, but I’m going to start off by shouting out our butler team: Toria, Shamara, and Abigail. These three ladies went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We had lunch… Read more
This was my husband’s and my second trip to Royal Barbados, and it was even better this trip than it was on our first trip two years ago. I have so many good things to say, but I’m going to start off by shouting out our butler team: Toria, Shamara, and Abigail. These three ladies went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We had lunch poolside most days, they moved mountains for us to get into the restaurants we wanted, and they even anticipated our needs ahead of time. We were treated to snacks in our room after our pool time, bubble baths in our soaking tubs, and lots of champagne in our room! We stayed in the St. Lawrence building, room code SSH1. It was an oversized butler suite with two soaking tubs, one on the balcony and one in the room. The room was spectacular and everything worked great. The AC was nice and frosty, the balcony was spacious and had a great view of the nearby pool, and it had a stocked mini fridge and bar. Zero complaints, and I would stay in this room again. We ate at Portofinos, Bombay Club, American Tavern, Butch’s Chophouse, La Parisienne, Soy, and Kimonos. My favorite is always Bombay Club, but I loved the food at every restaurant we went to. The property at Barbados is gorgeous. I could look at the gardens forever. There were hummingbirds and chickens and cats all over the property, and everything looked so well taken care of. Genuinely, the property is maintained beautifully. I would warn that some of the tile gets slippery when it’s wet, but they are great about putting warning signs out. A few people deserve special shoutouts for going beyond the call of duty: 1. Shiann at Butch’s Chophouse. My folks joined us on this vacation, and my mother is physically handicapped. Shiann made sure that her food was cut up for her, and she kept making sure we (especially my mom) had everything we needed. 2. Gilbert at Soy. I don’t remember our waitress’s name because she only came by for our appetizer order. Gilbert, the man making the sushi, made sure we were taken care of. He made sure we got more water, and he was the one who put in my dessert order when our waitress was nowhere to be found. 3. Noe at Kimonos. I don’t think I’ve smiled or laughed that much during a meal in a long time. He was so entertaining, and he was friendly and engaging. He talked about his pet cat, too. I’m a sucker for fellow cat people lol. He also cooked everything perfectly. 4. Sharita, the bartender at the South Seas pool. She was awesome, kept the drinks flowing, and still made sure to look out for us (she gave me a smoothie alongside the few shots I’d ordered. Amazing). 5. Mario the photographer. We didn’t use his services because we’re a little camera shy, but we saw Mario a few times during the week, and he was always friendly and kind and happy to stop for a little chat. 6. Krystal and Charmaine (whose names I hope I’m not misspelling. Sorry!) at the Red Lane Spa on the Barbados side of the resort. Hubs and I had a couples massage. I left feeling so relaxed, and my husband fell asleep on the table during the massage, so I know he was relaxed, too. Overall, this resort was a 12 out of 10. The staff care so much, and we really had a great time. We’ve got our next Sandals trip lined up for Jamaica, but we are already talking about when we’ll return to Barbados. This trip definitely won’t be our last here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating High expectations, disappointing experience

Jul 5, 2025 2016Eagle Newport, United Kingdom

My husband and I booked sandals royal Barbados for our wedding anniversary and my birthday. We have had a few Caribbean & Mexico holidays staying in the Secrets and Excellence resorts so we were really excited to experience a Sandals resort. Our highlights were our hotel room and the evening dining experience. Our room was a club room, beautiful… Read more
My husband and I booked sandals royal Barbados for our wedding anniversary and my birthday. We have had a few Caribbean & Mexico holidays staying in the Secrets and Excellence resorts so we were really excited to experience a Sandals resort. Our highlights were our hotel room and the evening dining experience. Our room was a club room, beautiful and clean with good aircon. All evening restaurants that we dined in the food and service was good. The tropical grounds are beautiful. Our lowlights; The seaweed issue on the beach, we understand that the hotel cannot help this but other Caribbean resorts we have stayed in have communicated the problem in advance and do their utmost to clear it up during the day. For the 10 days we stayed we never saw anybody clearing the seaweed off the beach. Pool sun loungers, very difficult to get sun loungers even at 7am . Majority of sun loungers are reserved by the butler rooms butler, a bit frustrating as some of these guests do not appear until after 12. Pool bar service, rude (bar staff too busy talking in groups and ignore you) and slow service. Lunchtime restaurants service very hit and miss - Neptunes by far the worst service cross the resort, rude, slow, unhelpful and uninterested. Gym - hygiene of the gyms was poor, equipment dated and not cleaned regularly. Finally It appears that unless you have a butler suite you are treated as 2nd class citizens. What I will say there appears to be plenty of guest facing staff, they tend to spend most of their time talking amongst themselves and not putting the guests first. My husband and I work in hospitality and travel and would find it very difficult to recommend sandals royal Barbados based on our experience. Sandals Royal Barbados in our opinion is very overrated, overpriced and did not deliver on its promise. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Butlers make a difference

Jul 5, 2025 Thomas F

Mark, Vanessa, and Jerome were a wonderful butler team. Mark did an especially great job and the extra touches were very welcome. We loved our Barbados stay!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous 27th Anniversary Celebration!!

Jul 3, 2025 Excursion06888389788

My wife and I were there celebrating our 27th Anniversary and we had an amazing time. Our suite was beautiful (swim up), very spacious and comfortable. It included butler service (Melissa, Rachel and Aquila), and they were fantastic. We were waited on hand and foot and did not have to want for anything no matter where we were on the resort. The… Read more
My wife and I were there celebrating our 27th Anniversary and we had an amazing time. Our suite was beautiful (swim up), very spacious and comfortable. It included butler service (Melissa, Rachel and Aquila), and they were fantastic. We were waited on hand and foot and did not have to want for anything no matter where we were on the resort. The restaurants we chose to have meals were great (you definitely have to try Bombay and Soy). I could go on and on about our stay there. Our only disappointment was, because of all the seaweed, we could not enjoy the beach. Read less