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 Awesome trip to Sandals Royal Barbados

Feb 6, 2026 Experience586307

My husband and I went to Sandals Royal Barbados January 18 for a 5 night vacation… The whole experience was wonderful!!! The resort is very big and beautiful. We booked at the Sandals Barbados resort but when we arrived they had upgraded us to a room on the Royal side… the landscaping and the friendliness of the people working there were top… Read more
My husband and I went to Sandals Royal Barbados January 18 for a 5 night vacation… The whole experience was wonderful!!! The resort is very big and beautiful. We booked at the Sandals Barbados resort but when we arrived they had upgraded us to a room on the Royal side… the landscaping and the friendliness of the people working there were top notch.. we were “lost” a few times due to its pathways and massive size, workers dropped what they were doing and “escorted” us to the right places, with a big smile and warm hospitality. The room was beautiful, pools fun and entertaining and the food in general was very good. The sky pool and bar was a gorgeous area to sit and relax at. We ate at Chi’s, Dino’s Pizza, Portofino’s, Neptunes, both Butch steak houses, had breakfast at the American Tavern(buffet) and at the French restaurant. The coffee/pastry shops great, and we favored the one on the Barbados side with their great crepes and ice cream. We never got to Kimonos and the English Pub and wish we were there longer..The nightly entertainment was very good, and places to enjoy like the bowling alley, fire pits, karaoke and bars. When we left in the shuttle bus, a large crew of workers came on board and sang a farewell song to us… in general, the trip was Great, and our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Barbados is wonderful!

Feb 5, 2026 Eileen B

We were with a group of 110 people. My husband and I arrived a day earlier and stayed a day later than the group. Our stay was extended another 4 nights due to bad weather back home. Being that the group left a day earlier than us, they all made it home as scheduled. Not a bad place to be “stuck” since there were record breaking cold temperatures… Read more
We were with a group of 110 people. My husband and I arrived a day earlier and stayed a day later than the group. Our stay was extended another 4 nights due to bad weather back home. Being that the group left a day earlier than us, they all made it home as scheduled. Not a bad place to be “stuck” since there were record breaking cold temperatures along with almost 2 feet of snow back home. This was our 3rd stay at Royal Barbados. Our 2nd time with a butler team: Princess, Jake, & Latrell. We are beach people. The sand is so soft. The sea’s colors are magnificent. While we were there, the sea was a bit on the rough side for floating but not bad enough where we didn’t go in to enjoy the warm Caribbean Sea! And there are plenty of chairs, many with umbrellas and many under trees for shade from the hot sun. There are plenty of pools for pool people, two of which are ocean view. We would often end our day at the main pool on the Royal side. Our rooms (We had to switch rooms when we needed to extend our trip.) were clean and comfortable. The ACs worked great! Our view from both rooms were nice. Our 1st room had a partial ocean view. The 2nd one had a view of a swim-up pool and the beautiful grounds. The grounds/gardens were constantly being tended to and very pretty. Entertainment was good from a DJ at the main pool, to some nightly musicians & singers. None of the entertainment had overbearing noise levels. We enjoyed all the restaurants that we had time to visit. The food was very good. We are not drinkers, so we cannot vouch for the alcohol but their lemonade is a great thirst quencher. The staff! From all aspects, restaurant people that reset tables, cooks, hostesses, gardeners, maintenance, housekeeping, office, management, butlers, etc etc…everyone was warm, welcoming, helpful, upbeat, and pleasant. Our stay was a fantastic time due to all of the above. A shout out to one of favorite people, our butler Princess. She was outstanding. Sandals is lucky to have her. Another person that has a special place in our hearts in Janice from Sandals South Coast Jamaica. As her resort was hurt very badly (as was her home) in last year’s hurricane, Sandals has placed her in Barbados until South Coast opens again in a few months. Kudos to Sandals for keeping staff like Janice employed during such a hard time. Read less
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspire55108594987

Arrived on 16th Dec until 27th dec , we were so concerned after reading bad reports we rang r Travel agent. Which was unnecessary as we had the best time ever ,from the moment we arrived Andrew in Lounge looked after us ,booked r restaurants and free boat trip ,Staff r laided back but not lazy and lovely xx
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not What I Expected From Sandals

Feb 4, 2026 kennloso

One thing that did stand out was the service and the people. Contrary to many reviews (which I saw before my arrival) The staff here are amazing. They were all very kind, helpful, and inviting, & always had a smile on their faces. The staff is definitely a high point of this resort. I want to give a shoutout to my butler team: Princess, Jake &… Read more
One thing that did stand out was the service and the people. Contrary to many reviews (which I saw before my arrival) The staff here are amazing. They were all very kind, helpful, and inviting, & always had a smile on their faces. The staff is definitely a high point of this resort. I want to give a shoutout to my butler team: Princess, Jake & Latrell. Princess specifically is the best butler I've had at any Sandals resort. She was very attentive and did so many things that really enhanced our experience. The resort's grounds were very well kept. Likewise, the food is, for the most part, very good. Sadly for me, that's where the positives end. The beach was unusable. There was tons of seaweed on the beach, which caused an unpleasant smell and the water was brown because there was so much seaweed in the ocean. After talking to some staff members and locals, I found out that for most of the year, the beach is like this because of where the resort is situated on the island, which was a huge letdown and something I wish I had known beforehand. The main pool didn't have a pool bar, and the entertainment there was practically the same every day (the entertainment team did Bob Marley trivia with the same questions 3 days in a row), which made it very boring. Ironically, the "quiet" pool was the one with a pool bar. This caused an experience which honestly left my partner and I bored most of the time as it was the same routine every single day. The stage for night performances has definitely seen better days. It is old and dilapidated. We would definitely return to Barbados, but not Sandals Royal Barbados, as it is definitely not worth the price in my opinion. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We got salmonella.

Feb 4, 2026 11danika Hereford, United Kingdom

No reply from a complaint sent 2 weeks ago so air the laundry about the not greatness of this place... We were in room 2103. During our visit, both my husband and I became extremely unwell and on our return to the U.K we had to provide samples for a diagnosis of our illness. We were subsequently diagnosed with salmonella poisoning. Our symptoms… Read more
No reply from a complaint sent 2 weeks ago so air the laundry about the not greatness of this place... We were in room 2103. During our visit, both my husband and I became extremely unwell and on our return to the U.K we had to provide samples for a diagnosis of our illness. We were subsequently diagnosed with salmonella poisoning. Our symptoms were severe enough that we were unable to leave our hotel bedroom, and I spent 4 days in bed, only leaving the room to attend the medical center as I progressively deteriorated. On our return to the U.K we continued to be symptomatic for a total of ten days. This illness significantly affected our health, wellbeing and our ability to enjoy what was meant to be a relaxing and special holiday. We strongly believe that the illness was contracted during our stay at the resort, most likely through food or drink consumed on the premises although Heath England suggested an unclean room. The experience has been distressing, physically exhausting, and entirely unacceptable from a resort of Sandals’ reputation and standard. In addition to the physical suffering, we have incurred medical expenses and lost valuable time recovering from this illness after returning home including the cost of coming home early. This has cast a lasting shadow over our holiday and has caused considerable inconvenience and upset. I would appreciate a full investigation into this matter, including your food safety and hygiene practices during the period of our stay. I also expect a response outlining how Sandals intends to address this situation and what steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Given the seriousness of what we experienced, we believe this matter warrants appropriate compensation. As an additional note I would like to add that we got charged for a package I had enquired about. I had said I wanted to confirm with the group organiser before confirming the go ahead. The event organiser said the hotel had assured him something would be arranged to help my husband celebrate his birthday. The package arrived so I assumed this was the gift from the hotel. However on leaving in a hurray due to needing to get home from feeling so unwell a commotion was brought up saying we hadn’t paid for the package, even though I hadn’t confirmed, the lady put the form under the keyboard and then I never went back. On top of that we didn’t touch anything that had been brought to the room as we were too unwell to celebrate my husband’s birthday but still got made to pay the package fee. Extra to this if you're still reading.... The rooms are a very poor standard. Two nice things about the hotel were the Staff and the pools. The staff were friendly for the most part but often happy to accommodate you if you need anything. The pools are very nice and lots of choices to sit but would recommend getting in early with the towels.. butlers were out at 6:30-7am. Read less