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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Oct '25 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost between 01 Oct '25 - 05 Jan '26 when staying for 7 nights or more. Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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 in the main restaurant 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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Oct 13, 2025 Carrie S London, United Kingdom

I would highly recommend The Sands hotel. It’s location is very convenient to everything. Close to shops and St. Lawrence Gap where the night comes alive, a short drive to Oistins, Bridgetown, etc. The hotel has everyday activities by the pool, at the courtyard or at the beach so its never boring. Singers and performers showcases their talent at… Read more
I would highly recommend The Sands hotel. It’s location is very convenient to everything. Close to shops and St. Lawrence Gap where the night comes alive, a short drive to Oistins, Bridgetown, etc. The hotel has everyday activities by the pool, at the courtyard or at the beach so its never boring. Singers and performers showcases their talent at night while everyone is having dinner. Food is delicious and almost non stop. The whole experience in The Sands is spectacular. All of the staff from the bartenders, servers, to the cleaners and security are nothing but lovely, courteous. Michael and the other managers are very accommodating, helpful and dedicated to the guests. They actually get to know their guests which is a good thing. We will definitely come back. Read less
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Oct 13, 2025 Alex L

We've just finished up our trip to The Sands in Barbados for our honeymoon. All we can say is that we loved every minute of it. The location is great, the rooms spacious, the staff excellent, the food amazing and most importantly the beer is cold. We can't wait to come back :) shout out to Michael for being an absolute legend.
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Oct 10, 2025 Simplythebest34 Worcester, United Kingdom

This was my first visit to Barbados and I can honestly say I had a fantastic time!! When you see pictures of the Caribbean sometimes they look ‘too good to be true’, but in this case the reality was absolutely fabulous. The reception staff were very welcoming and our room was amazing. The restaurant and bar staff were attentive and ensured we… Read more
This was my first visit to Barbados and I can honestly say I had a fantastic time!! When you see pictures of the Caribbean sometimes they look ‘too good to be true’, but in this case the reality was absolutely fabulous. The reception staff were very welcoming and our room was amazing. The restaurant and bar staff were attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. At the time of my stay the pool was out of use, however we were offered a package of activities for free that we were able to take advantage of - A visit to the beach of a sister hotel A tour of the island A catamaran experience Oistins Friday Fish Fry We also visited St Lawrence Gap and visited a local mall during our visit. Harrison’s cave was another excellent experience for us, as well as going to Harbour Lights on our last night to watch a show and have dinner. The cuisine in Barbados was of good quality and the fish, in particular, the blue marlin was well worth waiting for. I hope to return to Barbados to experience more from this small island in the Caribbean with so much style, class and a welcoming smile. !! Read less
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Oct 8, 2025 Alicia N

My birthday trip at this resort was nothing short of exceptional, thanks largely to the incredible hospitality that greeted my husband and I from the moment we arrived. Michael one of the host was extremely warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming—making us feel like more than just a guest. They took the time to learn our names, remembered… Read more
My birthday trip at this resort was nothing short of exceptional, thanks largely to the incredible hospitality that greeted my husband and I from the moment we arrived. Michael one of the host was extremely warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming—making us feel like more than just a guest. They took the time to learn our names, remembered small details about our preferences, and always checked in to make sure everything was perfect throughout our stay. The locations is perfect. Read less
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Oct 5, 2025 Cre4m Merton, United Kingdom

We were initially concerned because of some of the reviews we read before coming. I can gladly say that we are a group of fussy ladies who like quiet luxury, good food and good customer service. The sands didn’t disappoint, we had a very clean modern apartment, sheets and towels changed daily (obviously you can opt out of this), bathrobes… Read more
We were initially concerned because of some of the reviews we read before coming. I can gladly say that we are a group of fussy ladies who like quiet luxury, good food and good customer service. The sands didn’t disappoint, we had a very clean modern apartment, sheets and towels changed daily (obviously you can opt out of this), bathrobes provided, plenty of staff all around the hotel and everyone very willing to help with anything we needed. We felt very looked after. Yes there is no A/C in the living area but the bedroom A/C is SO good you can just leave it on and keep the bedroom door open and it WILL keep the whole apartment cool. Thanks to Jackie who gave us this tip. The beach is small but clean and minimal seaweed, always beds available and fresh towels, drinks bought to your Sun bed if you so desired and the sea was warm just as you would expect in the Caribbean. Water sports were available, cricket on the beach, and the staff were so accommodating with activities. Food was really good and was switched between buffet and a la cart. The fine dining restaurant NOIR was a lovely experience with excellent food and service. Some constructive feedback we would offer was the entertainment. We wished there were more nights that reflected the Bajan culture. All the singers were very talented though and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Shout out to Jackie, Nikolai, Michael, Ricardo, Jakeel, Kemal, Tasha (restaurant), Junior (restaurant), Khadijah, and every single member of staff that we interacted with, you know who you are and we are sorry we didn’t get all of your names! So accommodating, helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Read less