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

151 rooms within 87 suites. 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: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. All beverages, except champagne and speciality wine. Weekly Manager’s cocktail reception. Complimentary water sports include kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling, and body boards. 

Please note: guests must be 18 years and over to be served alcohol. All activities featured in the All Inclusive programme are subject to availability, demand and weather conditions.

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). 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.

Dress code

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. 

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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating I wanted to like it, but I couldn't!

Mar 16, 2025 Maggie S London, United Kingdom

Arrival Dirty linen - on inspection one pillow case was Dirty. Another pillow did not have a pillow protector and I requested that these were both changed. After a long flight and being very tired, I didn't inspection the sheet and on inspection the following morning found that the sheet was also dirty. I contacted the manager and explained the… Read more
Arrival Dirty linen - on inspection one pillow case was Dirty. Another pillow did not have a pillow protector and I requested that these were both changed. After a long flight and being very tired, I didn't inspection the sheet and on inspection the following morning found that the sheet was also dirty. I contacted the manager and explained the cleanliness issues and requested a move to their sister Hotel Mango Bay, where we usually stay, but thought that we would have a change and stay at the Sands. Unfortunately, Mango-Bay was running at 100% capacity and couldn't accommodate us for another 4 days. It just got progressively worse. Day after day. Chipped cup Dirty pillow case & sheet Dinner - fish was so dry, tasteless and inedible. It was so bad it was left. After travelling for almost 18 hours, we were tired and looking forward to a nice meal before going to bed. It just got worse from there on in. 14/3/25 Towel change - but no flannels. Apparently, it would appear that these need to be requested, and not a general thing when changing towels. Lunch- another long wait Mains came before the starter. My husband asked them to take away his main meal, as he was waiting for his soup Ditto for me, but I kept my main and had it with my starters. Evening meal Waited one hour and 40 minutes for for dinner No apologies 15/3/25 breakfast Confusion regarding breakfast reservation, even though it was booked the previous evening. Coffee cups Dirty. I took 2 cups from another table before I found a clean one. Lunch Another long wait for food to be delivered. Over an hour wait! 16/3/25 The best day so far. Lunch was buffet and it was much improved. Perhaps, buffet should be a regular option, as al la carte doesn't seem to work, as yhe wait is far too long, which is totally unacceptable. Read less
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Mar 12, 2025 krg16_rose

As an LGBT couple in our early thirties we felt very safe here, and that was a concern for us going in. No need though. Small resort, older demographic. A couple of families but all very quiet. Food, pool, beach and a walk into the city life are all only steps away. The food was incredible - with majority of the lunches and dinners being a la… Read more
As an LGBT couple in our early thirties we felt very safe here, and that was a concern for us going in. No need though. Small resort, older demographic. A couple of families but all very quiet. Food, pool, beach and a walk into the city life are all only steps away. The food was incredible - with majority of the lunches and dinners being a la carte where you pick from 4 different appetizers, 4 different mains and 3 different desserts. Options were different every day and there was always a vegetarian option. Really great portion sizes. Clean rooms. Had about 100m of beach to walk to the west and about 300m to walk to the east. Not very much beach but as is typical in Barbados. Bonus was being able to leave the resort every day and walk into the St Lawrence Gap or towards the west side of the island the various small cafes and shops that way. Had a great time, will definitely be going back. Read less
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Mar 11, 2025 FarAway703488 Peterborough, Canada

Lovely resort. Small which I prefer. The rooms were lovely but only the bedroom was air conditioned so sitting out in the living room was too hot even leaving the bedroom door open didn't make any difference. The balcony/ patio only had lounger, I prefer chairs and a table. Food was amazing, service amazing. The Beach was only steps away. The… Read more
Lovely resort. Small which I prefer. The rooms were lovely but only the bedroom was air conditioned so sitting out in the living room was too hot even leaving the bedroom door open didn't make any difference. The balcony/ patio only had lounger, I prefer chairs and a table. Food was amazing, service amazing. The Beach was only steps away. The resort and grounds were immaculate. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing experience with the treatment by the staff and the manager of the resort

Mar 5, 2025 Cinzia D

Cold and detached reception, long and complicated checkin (compilation with insertion of all the data of 4 people on my mobile phone, including the loading of all the passports), with little assistance from the person at the reception who seemed annoyed, without considering in the least that we were back from a journey of almost 24 hours. The… Read more
Cold and detached reception, long and complicated checkin (compilation with insertion of all the data of 4 people on my mobile phone, including the loading of all the passports), with little assistance from the person at the reception who seemed annoyed, without considering in the least that we were back from a journey of almost 24 hours. The assigned suite did not match the one booked: instead of the garden/pool view our balcony overlooked the courtyard of the Coral Sands. After my report, Manager Renee, with a lot of sufficiency and detachment, replies that she apologized but could not change the suite because at that time there was no availability, without ever admitting the error, if we want to call it that. The availability for the change was given to us at 2 p.m. on the last day of stay (we were 3 nights) There was not the slightest desire to resolve the situation, on the contrary, we were completely ignored by the reception staff for the duration of the stay. I pointed out that the suite was missing 2 out of 4 bathrobes and the hangers in the closet: on returning to the room we found on the table a bag with the two crumpled bathrobes and the hangers left on the bed. A mode that certainly does not suit a 4-star resort. As far as catering is concerned, the table service and all the staff of the restaurant and bar were satisfactory. Beach a bit limited with consequent overcrowding of sun loungers, good service of the beach staff. Pleasant evening entertainment with live music. As a travel agent, I will not recommend the facility to my clients for lack of the quality standards to which they are accustomed. Read less
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Mar 5, 2025 onlyonedemo

We found it to be a brilliant hotel. Service, staff, food and entertainment all outstanding. Wonderful staff and a particular thank you to: Renee & Monica (front desk), Danny (bar), Damion (water sports) Ricardo (front of house / cases) Steven (restaurant) and Antonio transport; these were all absolutely brilliant, always. Many thanks all. Looking… Read more
We found it to be a brilliant hotel. Service, staff, food and entertainment all outstanding. Wonderful staff and a particular thank you to: Renee & Monica (front desk), Danny (bar), Damion (water sports) Ricardo (front of house / cases) Steven (restaurant) and Antonio transport; these were all absolutely brilliant, always. Many thanks all. Looking forward to booking again. Read less