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.

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (467)
  • Very good (180)
  • Average (99)
  • Poor (56)
  • Terrible (49)
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Jul 18, 2026 Dawn C

This is the Aworst hotel we have ever stayed in. Our initial room was dirty - the ac unit hadn’t been cleaned for months. Was then upgraded and room was ok. The food was hit and miss ie sometimes it was lovely other times the food was not cooked in the middle. Some of the staff in dining area are extremely rude - rolling their eyes when asked a… Read more
This is the Aworst hotel we have ever stayed in. Our initial room was dirty - the ac unit hadn’t been cleaned for months. Was then upgraded and room was ok. The food was hit and miss ie sometimes it was lovely other times the food was not cooked in the middle. Some of the staff in dining area are extremely rude - rolling their eyes when asked a question or turning their backs. The beach is much smaller than in the brochure. The hotel is very dated, which isn’t captured on the photos in the brochure. We are in the Caribbean so why is the entertainment focused on English songs? Why doesn’t the hotel inform guess of the local attractions? Clearly the owners of the hotel are all about false advertising and taking people’s money. We will NOT be returning. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Tired expensive and bad attitude

Jul 18, 2026 cornf541

Tired expensive and bad attitude sums up this hotel And before anyone say's ooh you have to be on Bajan time etc..we are Bajan.. beach is shocking because of the weed problem but we know nothing can be done about that It comes to something where the flagship person in the organisation for customer relations is one security guard and one front of… Read more
Tired expensive and bad attitude sums up this hotel And before anyone say's ooh you have to be on Bajan time etc..we are Bajan.. beach is shocking because of the weed problem but we know nothing can be done about that It comes to something where the flagship person in the organisation for customer relations is one security guard and one front of house in the only restaurant... The rest of the staffs attitude stinks Food cold and repetitive.. table's never ready when seated.. having to ask for things constantly..cups cutlery.. water . coffee And then when you do ask you get a eye roll..nice!! Somebody here needs an attitude adjustment people vote with their feet..we certainly will be I would rate this place a 3 Star at best 1 standard restaurant..1 bar both outdoors..no real communal area apart from a tiny lounge..weird hotel reception.. nowhere near enough poolside beds and with the beach looking like Gaza no beds there either You would think that with all of the short comings of the hotel at least the staff would be great..but it's not..sassy kissing teeth and eye rolling.. Photos of a fishcake btw..raw and sloppy in the middle Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel - Amazing Value

Jul 16, 2026 Pete C

Lovely hotel, food was amazing, drinks and entertainment brilliant. Location great and especially enjoyed swimming with turtles. Dropped a star purely because air con could have done with an upgrade - very noisy. Apart from that would thoroughly recommend. Staff and service was great too.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Two Brilliant Weeks in Barbados

Jul 15, 2026 Ann B

Location here is great. It’s on the beach and close to shops. St. Lawrence Gap etc and a shortcab/bus ride from Savvy. The Boatyard etc. Rooms are dated but very clean and have aircon. Breakfast is nice everyday as is the snack bar. Sit down lunch and dinner is hit and miss. What makes this hotel fantastic is the staff. These people cannot do… Read more
Location here is great. It’s on the beach and close to shops. St. Lawrence Gap etc and a shortcab/bus ride from Savvy. The Boatyard etc. Rooms are dated but very clean and have aircon. Breakfast is nice everyday as is the snack bar. Sit down lunch and dinner is hit and miss. What makes this hotel fantastic is the staff. These people cannot do enough for you, they are pleasant and friendly and we loved them. Would we go back - at the drop of a hat!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sands Hotel, not what it seems. Virgin holidays rate this a 4 star hotel, at a push it would be a 3 star.

Jul 14, 2026 Skeats12

Check in is done on your phone/tablet so make sure you have plenty of charge. We arrived at 2.50 pm and our room wasn't even ready. Your are made to pay the tourist charge upfront and a 200 us room charge was put on a card. By 4pm I had to go and ask if our room was ready!! The room was clean, fresh towels and a big balcony. The bed was horrendous… Read more
Check in is done on your phone/tablet so make sure you have plenty of charge. We arrived at 2.50 pm and our room wasn't even ready. Your are made to pay the tourist charge upfront and a 200 us room charge was put on a card. By 4pm I had to go and ask if our room was ready!! The room was clean, fresh towels and a big balcony. The bed was horrendous to sleep in and the pillows were postage stamp size and nothing more then just lumps. But bed linen changed most days as well as towels. Restaurant and bar is by the beach. First thing I noticed was the bird 💩 on the floor and chairs and the same spots of 💩 was still there until the restaurant was deep cleaned 5 days before we left. Food if your vegetarian is not good, not a lot of choice unless you like soggy salad everyday and that's if they remember some people don't eat meat or fish. Breakfast is the only good meal of the day. Noir roof top restaurant is just as bad, A la carte more like A lacarte dustbin but a lot cleaner. Most staff were friendly, especially Jack and Antonio and attentive the others rude and a lot of eye rolling when you had to remind them you hadn't got your puddings or drinks after 45 minutes. There was a bit of beach but the seaweed was a very big problem, Mother nature at her best!! The pool boys did try most days to keep the beach clean but it was a battle for them especially when all they had was rakes!! And it stinks when left in piles to rot and it attracts things that fly and bite!! A tractor was used a couple of days to clear the sea weed. The sea is quite rough not good if your not a confident swimmer. We visited the sister hotel Mango Bay at Hole town and as we have stayed twice in another hotel not far from Mango Bay we knew the beach would be beautiful and the sea much calmer and it didn't disappoint. The food is far better at Mango Bay and the staff are constantly topping up water glasses and asking if you would like fresh drinks, much more attentive and really friendly. You have to book through Sands to see if Mango Bay can accommodate you for the day so don't just turn up. And turn up early because the pool boys won't put extra beds on the beach for you. This is our 3rd visit to Barbados and the only time I've had stomach problems and I wasn't the only one. A lot of other guests we spoke to said the same thing, we couldn't decide if it was food or drink related, defo not the water, so take plenty of stomach tablets!!! Would we stay there again no, it was the people we met there that made our holiday, plenty of laughs. As I said Virgin say it's 4* it's defo not!!!! Read less