The Sands Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Star rating

Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room
Supersaver Room bathroom
On The Water
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room bathroom
Signatue Room patio
Signature Room
1 Bed Suite living area
1 Bed Suite bedroom
1 Bed Suite patio
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex master
2 Bed Duplex second bedroom
2 Bed Duplex
Penthouse Suite view
3 Bed Suite
Penthouse Suite living area
Penthouse Suite
Penthouse Suite master
Penthouse Suite bathroom
View from Penthouse Suite
Spa

The hotel

Occupying one of the most sought-after beachfront settings in Barbados, the All Inclusive Sands offers not just sun, sea, and sand by the bucketful, but very comfortable accommodation too. Choose from a variety of room options, including a garden studio with gorgeous tropical views or an oceanfront family suite, all with plenty of amenities, including complimentary WiFi, to make you feel right at home. Not that you’ll be in your room too long, there’s too much else on-site to tempt you, with a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre to keep you occupied. St Lawrence Gap, the entertainment capital of Barbados, is just a few minutes away, featuring some of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs on the island. Want to stay closer to home? No problem. The Sands boasts two restaurants of its own as well as two bars in which to linger over drinks and eats.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking

Where is it

On Worthing Beach, within easy walking distance of St. Lawrence Gap. Oistins Bay Garden market is a short taxi ride away. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

87 rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, complimentary WiFi, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, and iron and ironing board. All rooms have bathrooms with showers. Virgin Supersaver rooms are cosy and open to internal corridors, they have small frosted windows but do not have balconies/patios or a mini-fridge (all other room categories will include this). Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. All Inclusive of: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner. Snack menu 11am -4 pm daily. All drinks, including house wine with meals. Exceptions are prosecco, champagne, speciality wines and bottled water. Weekly Manager’s cocktail reception. Live entertainment/music at night. Watersports: snorkelling, kayaking, body boards. Free scuba lesson in swimming pool (on request). All activities featured in the all-inclusive programme are subject to availability, demand, and weather conditions. 


Please note: guests must be 18 years or over to be served alcohol.


Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.

Room upgrades

The Sands Signature Rooms have either a patio or balcony with garden views and 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

One-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat-screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

One-Bedroom Ocean View Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. These suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge and flat screen television with cable channels. The bedroom has 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request) and a sofa in the living area, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs and have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two-Bedroom Garden/Pool Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Duplex Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. The duplex suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, a sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Bedrooms are located upstairs, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Please note: children under 6 years are not allowed in the duplex Suites

Two-Bedroom Ocean View Family Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedroom only. The family suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 4 adults and 2 children (under 16 years).

Three-Bedroom Garden/Pool Suites have either a patio or balcony and are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. These suites feature a separate living/dining area with tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, sofa and a flat-screen television with cable channels. Suites sleep maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suites are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. Penthouse suites feature a separate fan-cooled living/dining area with a sofa, flat-screen television with cable channels. The oceanfront Penthouse Suites are on the highest floor and is well appointed with magnificent oceanfront view, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Please note: children under 13 years are not allowed to stay in the Penthouse Suites.

On The Water (beachfront restaurant serving Caribbean/International cuisine - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering both buffet style and a set menu). Noir* (à la carte rooftop restaurant, open 5 nights a week for dinner only - guests 12 years and over only). 2 bars (the main bar is open from 10:00am-11:00pm and the second bar is open when Noir is). Afternoon tea. Snack menu available daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Room service*.

Please note: guests may dine at Noir once per stay. Subsequent visits will be subject to availability and additional supplement.

Please note: reservations are required for lunch and dinner at both restaurants.

Nightly live music from 8.30pm-10.00pm. A selection of complimentary seasonal activities and programmes are available to kids and teens during Christmas, Easter and the Summer school holidays. Subject to change and rotation, and will run based on minimum numbers.

Saltwater swimming pool. Reflections Spa*. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boards and body boards. Snorkelling equipment.

 Complimentary WiFi access. Guests Lounge with computer (with Internet access). 24-hour reception. Complimentary parking. Laundry service*. Babysitting service* (on request).

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar​ (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night. 

3 nights between 1 Apr-22 Dec.

5 nights between 6 Jan-31 Mar.

7 nights between 23 Dec-5 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

The Sands check out time is 12 noon. Check in is at 4:00pm.

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking (including on balconies). Smoking is permitted in limited areas around the hotel.

Please note: room towels are changed daily and bed linen is changed every 3 days or as required.

Dress codes

On The Water: the evening dress code is smart casual. Gentlemen may wear smart dress shorts and short sleeved shirts (polo shirts are allowed). Ladies tops/blouses must be full cover. Please note that no sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise are allowed at dinner. Smart jeans are allowed. No flip flops or trainers are allowed in the evening in the restaurant.

Cover-ups are required in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch and footwear is required in the restaurant at all times.

Noir Restaurant (à la carte): elegantly casual. Full-length trousers for gentleman and shirts with sleeves (either short or long sleeve), smart casual footwear. Stylish jeans and polo shirts are allowed. No T-shirts, sports replica shirts or club branded merchandise. No distressed jeans, three quarter pants, cargos or shorts (shorts applies to ladies also). No running shoes, flip-flops or caps are allowed in the restaurant. Children under 12 years are not allowed in Noir Restaurant.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Skip this one..too many other better choices

Oct 25, 2026 james R London, United Kingdom

It was a big disappointment. We had stayed at this place on our 1st trip to Barbados in !995 and were excited to return, the name had changed but were loved the location.Well thats where the positive experience stopped.The size of the cockroaches looked like they been living there since 1995.I have never seen anything that size in my life and… Read more
It was a big disappointment. We had stayed at this place on our 1st trip to Barbados in !995 and were excited to return, the name had changed but were loved the location.Well thats where the positive experience stopped.The size of the cockroaches looked like they been living there since 1995.I have never seen anything that size in my life and flying. my Wife was convinced that it was some type of breeding facility for them. Im not saying this as a joke, We killed no less than 12 of these mondo sized roaches.I knew we made a hasty poor choice when I saw the 1st one on my Son's instagram page. The locations was the same but there are too many other choices on the beautiful Island to endure that ever again. Read less
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Oct 20, 2026 M7368SUlees Manchester, United Kingdom

Excellent from check in to departure. Despite other reports, staff were excellent and friendly. Room was a garden duplex suite which was very good - but barely used as it’s an island to be enjoyed. The air con was a touch noisy. Seafront restaurant was a delight to watch the sea while eating. Food choices weren’t a wide a variety but each… Read more
Excellent from check in to departure. Despite other reports, staff were excellent and friendly. Room was a garden duplex suite which was very good - but barely used as it’s an island to be enjoyed. The air con was a touch noisy. Seafront restaurant was a delight to watch the sea while eating. Food choices weren’t a wide a variety but each option was great. Noir was a lovely change on the top floor. Bar service was excellent. Otherwise the real highlights were the pool which was quiet but social and the fantastic beach and sea - no sign of seaweed. Lucky enough to see turtles while snorkeling here. Read less
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Oct 18, 2026 Jackie E Baldock, United Kingdom

My partner and I stayed end September beginning October 2026, the hotel is clean and grounds well kept, we found the majority of staff extremely polite and friendly , the only thing that let's this hotel down is the food, breakfast is fine, lunch or snack bar okay but in the evening there was a lack of buffet whilst we were there, mainly set menu,… Read more
My partner and I stayed end September beginning October 2026, the hotel is clean and grounds well kept, we found the majority of staff extremely polite and friendly , the only thing that let's this hotel down is the food, breakfast is fine, lunch or snack bar okay but in the evening there was a lack of buffet whilst we were there, mainly set menu, which is hit and miss, fish and chicken always overcooked and lacking in real flavour. We ate once at Noir which was the best meal in 10 days. Would this stop us from returning, no it actually wouldn't as we met great people and had the best holiday, we are planning to all meet up next year back at The Sands. Read less
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Sep 15, 2026 Wayne R Rockland, Canada

The location of the sands is great. Not too far of a drive from the airport, walking distance to the Gap and other nightlife and things to do. The property is quite nice with only one beautiful pool. There are lots of loungers to make use of and the beach is very nice but small. The rooms are nice but unfortunately they do not allow you to use the… Read more
The location of the sands is great. Not too far of a drive from the airport, walking distance to the Gap and other nightlife and things to do. The property is quite nice with only one beautiful pool. There are lots of loungers to make use of and the beach is very nice but small. The rooms are nice but unfortunately they do not allow you to use the air conditioning in the main part of your room, only the bedroom. This makes your living space a sweat box in the heat of Barbados. I asked the maintenance staff if it was possible to use the AC but he said the owners do not allow it. This is a major drawback for me. The staff is hit and miss. I would say 60% of the staff are very friendly and inviting but the rest seem disinterested and inconvenienced to be dealing with guest. I stopped asking questions or for things to the staff because I did not like the interactions. The food is just okay. Most of it bland and I seriously cannot think of a time I came away thinking "that was really good". With the all inclusive you get one dining at the rooftop restaurant. Skip it. The service was good but the food was terrible. The only thing that salvaged the meal was the excellent bottle of wine we had. Personally, I will not be back to The Sands and would not recommend this resort for the money we paid for it. If you just want a half decent hotel to stay at in a good location then stay here. If you want to feel like you got value for your money at an all inclusive....Skip it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel, pool , beach and sea

Sep 11, 2026 virgilak

Lovely contemporary hotel. Room dressed twice per day. Food lovely, alternating between buffet and al a carte right by the beach. Live singing most nights. Great cocktails! Reggae bus stop directly opposite the hotel (only 3.50 ) and supermarket outside as well. No seaweed for the 2 weeks we were here and beautiful white sand beach. You are… Read more
Lovely contemporary hotel. Room dressed twice per day. Food lovely, alternating between buffet and al a carte right by the beach. Live singing most nights. Great cocktails! Reggae bus stop directly opposite the hotel (only 3.50 ) and supermarket outside as well. No seaweed for the 2 weeks we were here and beautiful white sand beach. You are allowed one meal per 7 days in ‘Noir’ restaurant, fab! Turn left from the front of the hotel and there are shops and restaurants a short stroll away. Really enjoyed our stay. Read less