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 Honeymoon in paradise 😍

Jan 16, 2026 Terry B

We returned yesterday from a fantastic honeymoon at Sandals royal Barbados. We were worried at first as some of the reviews were quite negative but now realise some people just have nothing better to do than complain! Here is the simple honest breakdown…… RESORT: AMAZING! Clean and beautiful. FOOD: AMAZING! High quality and so much… Read more
We returned yesterday from a fantastic honeymoon at Sandals royal Barbados. We were worried at first as some of the reviews were quite negative but now realise some people just have nothing better to do than complain! Here is the simple honest breakdown…… RESORT: AMAZING! Clean and beautiful. FOOD: AMAZING! High quality and so much choice. STAFF: AMAZING! So friendly and can’t do enough to help you! ROOM: AMAZING! 9118 with the swim up pool was just heaven. Clean and fresh!! Flower petals in the shape of a heart on the bed and champagne was a lovely touch on arrival!! ENTERTAINMENT/ACTIVITIES: AMAZING!! Snorkelling at Carlisle Bay and seeing the turtles and shipwrecks was fantastic! The only negative was having to leave this beautiful resort on Wednesday!!!!!! WE WILL 100% RETURN!!! Thank you everyone at S.R.B for making our holiday one we will never forget!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful scenery and friendly and efficient service all around, great vacation- here are just a few tips:

Jan 15, 2026 newyorknick Edmond, Oklahoma

Great place, a few tips: this is really two resorts in one- both Sandals right next to each other, one beachfront, so you get the full run of both resorts. It’s worth taking the orientation tour which includes both resorts. Make dinner reservations early -,in advance if you can. Don’t miss the view from the rooftop pool and bar. If you enjoy boat… Read more
Great place, a few tips: this is really two resorts in one- both Sandals right next to each other, one beachfront, so you get the full run of both resorts. It’s worth taking the orientation tour which includes both resorts. Make dinner reservations early -,in advance if you can. Don’t miss the view from the rooftop pool and bar. If you enjoy boat rides the glass bottom boat tour ( included) is great- but hit or miss on how much you see- morning is better but really early. Also the shuttle goes through the Capitol city of Georgetown, interesting ride . About in the middle of the one lane service road which divides the two resorts up from the beach, near Butch’s restaurant, from 7 to 9 AM you might get to see the green monkeys monkeying around. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous Butler Experience

Jan 13, 2026 ERaine2014 Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Staying at Sandals Royal was made all the more fabulous by our wonderful Butlers Malissa, Rachel & Akeila. Their care & attention made our stay seamless working together as a team managing our every need no matter how small. Nothing was ever too much trouble & they would always make themselves available. So if you like a particular drink they… Read more
Staying at Sandals Royal was made all the more fabulous by our wonderful Butlers Malissa, Rachel & Akeila. Their care & attention made our stay seamless working together as a team managing our every need no matter how small. Nothing was ever too much trouble & they would always make themselves available. So if you like a particular drink they will find it, pop it in your cooler box next to your sun lounger or maybe something simple like cheese n biscuits with champagne on the beach watching the sun go down. On a couple of occasions we returned back to our suite to have a bath drawn for us and a bottle of our favourite wine chilled. Eating in was an option too which we did on a couple of occasions they made everything super easy. Making restaurant bookings / reservations a pleasure, meet & greet at just the right time for us, always the best table with our favourite drinks. Help booking excursions taxis or even sending flowers. Whatever you might want they take the stress away and always with a smile. Throughout our stay thy really got to know what we liked We will miss all you beautiful ladies especially Malissa coming round the corner on her tricycle. You are all an absolute credit to Sandals who are incredibly lucky to have you working for them. A special mention also to Deborah a wonderful waitress who often took care of us along with Sabrina in Neptunes. Trish the hostess in the Green House and Heart & Soul where they serve the most delicious food. Grace and Tyra our housekeepers you were both great, Thank you. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not what I have come to expect from Sandals

Jan 13, 2026 Katherine M

If this had been our first Sandals, we would never stay at another. We have been to a few Sandals resorts now, and this was by far the worst experience we have had. The resort is stunning, but the layout is lacking, and the service is poor. I did not have a single meal in which the staff refilled my beverage. I also did not eat dessert during… Read more
If this had been our first Sandals, we would never stay at another. We have been to a few Sandals resorts now, and this was by far the worst experience we have had. The resort is stunning, but the layout is lacking, and the service is poor. I did not have a single meal in which the staff refilled my beverage. I also did not eat dessert during any of our meals because, after the meal was served, the waitstaff did not return to the table. The concierge told us certain restaurants at the resort were completely booked for the duration of our stay. Upon investigation, because La Parisian is right by the Sky Bar, we found it to be 60% empty during peak mealtime. Furthermore, the only late-night bars are on Sandals Barbados, and a pretty good trek from the Royal Barbados Side we stayed on. However, the disturbingly loud music was blaring into the outdoor seating areas of some restaurants and into hotel rooms on the Royal Barbados side. In-room amenities were not refilled unless specifically requested, and even then, it was iffy. The rooms were cleaned daily and kept tidy, so they could easily see that we had run out of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, making it difficult to shower. The value for this resort is abysmal. Everyone was incredibly kind and friendly, but that does not make up for the lack of service in a place that is supposed to be worry-free and all-inclusive. Sandals welcomed us home upon arrival. It certainly felt like home in a serve yourself kind of way, not in a "You could call us experts in the island vacation—aficionados of all the ways you can enjoy a day" kind of way. My family and I absolutely will not return to Sandals Barbados, which is a true shame because we loved the island and its rich history. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Truly memorable experience

Jan 13, 2026 Steven P

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights as part of our 40th wedding anniversary and it was a truly amazing experience. Everything from the hotel, the staff and restaurants was first class. The peace and quiet of the grounds was so relaxing as was the ambiance of the swim up pool and as for the beach, that was truly stunning. We will do our very… Read more
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights as part of our 40th wedding anniversary and it was a truly amazing experience. Everything from the hotel, the staff and restaurants was first class. The peace and quiet of the grounds was so relaxing as was the ambiance of the swim up pool and as for the beach, that was truly stunning. We will do our very best to return the beginning of next year to really appreciate the hotel and all that it has to offer. Read less