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 Our Best Caribbean Holiday.

Feb 7, 2025 Peter P

What a fabulous facility and a truly memorable holiday. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this exceptional resort. Quality food, quality service and attention to detail made this our best Caribbean holiday ever. Specifically, our three butlers, Stephen, Shamara and Moesha attended to all our needs and were truly professionals, not to… Read more
What a fabulous facility and a truly memorable holiday. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at this exceptional resort. Quality food, quality service and attention to detail made this our best Caribbean holiday ever. Specifically, our three butlers, Stephen, Shamara and Moesha attended to all our needs and were truly professionals, not to mention very gracious and fun. They made our holiday more enjoyable and we're grateful for their service, always with a smile and a laugh. We will definitely be back!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5 star review Butch’ Chophouse

Feb 6, 2025 lisa k

Butch’s ChopHouse. Reservation process was easy and seated in a timely manner! Shain was absolutely amazing! Hands Down best service ever!!! food was fantastic!!! Janelle Manager was checking on us periodically and never asked for a drink!!! Chef Marson did a fantastic job!!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Butch’s chop house

Feb 6, 2025 Laurie V

Butch’s Chop House was fantastic, it was our best meal at Sandals Barbados! Makayla was our server and she was great! We would definitely go back, it was wonderful we would recommend the lamb chops and the oysters were great and the carrot cake for dessert!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sunshine and heaven

Feb 5, 2025 jamesntwillis Reading, United Kingdom

We have just returned from a 7 day stay. What an amazing experience Sandals is, from the location, the staff, the accommodation, the food and the entertainment. One evening I ordered the steak but then noticed the lobster tail, the waitress said to stick with my choice and she will bring a lobster tail on a separate plate. The food and service at… Read more
We have just returned from a 7 day stay. What an amazing experience Sandals is, from the location, the staff, the accommodation, the food and the entertainment. One evening I ordered the steak but then noticed the lobster tail, the waitress said to stick with my choice and she will bring a lobster tail on a separate plate. The food and service at all the restaurants was second to none. A special mention to Tre, he and his colleagues were so entertaining. We also experienced a silent disco which was great fun. We had room service a couple of times which was so perfect for us. Our room was very spacious and the bed so comfortable. The dress code was a little confusing. It said men to wear either long trousers or dress shorts in the restaurants and arriving at the Parisian restaurant one evening in dress shorts, my husband was asked to return in long trousers. However at other restaurants, many of the men were wearing casual shorts and flip flops! We joined the Sandals club and are preparing to book again for next year but probably to Antigua. Once you have experienced Sandals, no other holiday will ever come close. Read less
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Feb 5, 2025 Rebecca220195 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

We celebrated part of our honeymoon and a special birthday at Royal Barbados and it was lovely. I had been to Sandals Barbados previously so tried the new resort this time and it was great to have the large selection of dining options. The rooms are spacious, clean and lovely modern decor. Sandals all inclusive is consistently good at all… Read more
We celebrated part of our honeymoon and a special birthday at Royal Barbados and it was lovely. I had been to Sandals Barbados previously so tried the new resort this time and it was great to have the large selection of dining options. The rooms are spacious, clean and lovely modern decor. Sandals all inclusive is consistently good at all restaurants. Our favourites were Soy and Butch's (Royal), the service at both was great and the food was delicious. Highly recomend the prime rib from Butch's! Beautifully pink and very tasty. I was concerned on arrival that only Butch's and teppanyaki accept reservations as the resort was very busy however it wasn't an issue getting a table any of the nights. The drink selection is fine - with 3 red wines and 3 white wines (no rose). The cocktails are fine if you are having a pina colada or daquiri, but there isn't consistency of quality of other cocktails at the bars. We found that the courtyard bar at Sandals Barbados was the best for a cocktail that wasn't 90% alcohol and was enjoyable to drink. A few negatives - I felt the selection of soft drinks was poor with only coke, diet coke or sprite available. 80% of the pool sun loungers are reserved very early each morning by guests who have butlers, meaning every morning we arrived at the pool at 8.30 there was no loungers left (at both main pools). I found this quite irritating as most days these loungers had nobody at them most of the day and could have been used by someone else. I don't feel the price difference between a club room and the butler room is enough to justify this benefit, so it's not something I would consider. Thankfully we had a small pool below our room that was fairly empty, unfortunately it didn't have a bar so it meant we had to walk back and forth to the main pool bar for drinks. There are some facilities at the restaurants that could be done with a refurb - in particular the facilities at Parisienne/roof top pool area. The ladies bathroom here was unacceptable - toilet roll holders hanging off the wall, the doors of the cubicles don't fit properly and there is a large gap between the frame and the door, and the locks on them look like they are temporary fixes. The Club Sandals services could also be improved - they had note that it was both our honeymoon and a special birthday. They placed a generic note and the bottle of red wine from the shelf in our room onto the table with a bow as a congratulations, I felt that very little thought went into this. The special birthday wasn't even acknowledged. I've stayed at various other hotels who have recognised guests special occasions and at recognising return guests (we have stayed at 3 Sandals) with a much more personal touch so this felt a little poor. Read less