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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing Barbados

Feb 7, 2026 Yvonericfooty11 Blackpool, United Kingdom

Check in was a nitemare as had to fill in form online, struggling to get wifi, after 15 minutes staff helped only to then be told could complete paper form....had to wait for rooms after coming straight from cruise not good to have to wait around was told sandwiches/snacks available...all dried up and horrible. Rooms were best part of holiday … Read more
Check in was a nitemare as had to fill in form online, struggling to get wifi, after 15 minutes staff helped only to then be told could complete paper form....had to wait for rooms after coming straight from cruise not good to have to wait around was told sandwiches/snacks available...all dried up and horrible. Rooms were best part of holiday over 2 floors spacious and comfy. Beach was small covered in dirty seaweed, no one bothered to clear it up. Food was not bad but have to book certain times for lunch and evening had different nights buffer or a la carte. Staff are inconsistent some not even a smile disappointed after staff totally friendly on the cruise. Asked bar man for 2 cocktails yo be told I am not a bar tender and don't know how to make them!!! what a joke as no one else behind bar. Served iced coffee by 1 lovely bar man who made it for me ..2nd barman bangs sugar and milk on bar to do yourself. Cyrilene on dining room booking desk was lovely and friendly big shout out to her. On last day booked shower room, only 1 room available and not ready at time booked so couldn't use the room. All in all best part of Sands hotel is going out at night and some of the other guests at hotel. Read less
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Feb 7, 2026 Voyage06876876776 Motherwell, United Kingdom

We had a fabulous first visit to Barbados staying at the Sands. It was my Husband's 60th birthday celebrations. The hotel and staff were wonderful. The food we thought was very good and was frequently a sit down meal rather than buffet. The location was perfect, 10 min walk to the Gap and close to many amenities. The beach is small, but perfect… Read more
We had a fabulous first visit to Barbados staying at the Sands. It was my Husband's 60th birthday celebrations. The hotel and staff were wonderful. The food we thought was very good and was frequently a sit down meal rather than buffet. The location was perfect, 10 min walk to the Gap and close to many amenities. The beach is small, but perfect and we never had and problem getting a sunbed. We felt all of the staff were amazing with a special shout out to Sharuna (I know this is the wrong spelling!) in the Noir restaurant. Cyrillene at On the Water Restaurant, and the older gentleman at the Bar who made the best margaritas that I have ever tasted. The reception staff were lovely with check in and any questions we had throughout the stay. I wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend. The rooms are spacious and functional but do need a bit of TLC to make this hotel perfect. Read less
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Feb 6, 2026 Lynsey B

Third year on the run, already counting down the days til 2027. Hotel lovely,staff lovely, shout out to Danny the barman the master rum punch maker. HOTEL is everything you could hope for.
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Jan 31, 2026 TesR_13 Hoylake, United Kingdom

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday at the Sands Hotel. The staff are great and friendly. We had a fantastic room and the food was excellent. Entertainment was good and a visit to Noir restaurant is recommended. Hopefully will go back next year 🤞🤞🤞
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful hotel and staff in a gorgeous location!us

Jan 29, 2026 rebappk Rotherham, England, United Kingdom

Excellent location..Centrql to everything.The room was kept clean was spacious and very comfortable!Tea, coffee and biscuits provided in the room and replenished daily which was a lovely touch!Would benefit table&chairs on the balcony although there was a sofa out there so not really an issue. The food is very good,alternating buffet and A' la… Read more
Excellent location..Centrql to everything.The room was kept clean was spacious and very comfortable!Tea, coffee and biscuits provided in the room and replenished daily which was a lovely touch!Would benefit table&chairs on the balcony although there was a sofa out there so not really an issue. The food is very good,alternating buffet and A' la Carte with options to suit a variety of nutritional needs! My only recommendation would be for there to be a Semi skimmed/skimmed milk option but again not really an issue or negative. All staff were very friendly and provided a great service!Michael kindly booked us an excursion which was good value for money and enjoyable! We had a fabulous time,Thankyou to all the staff at The Sands. Read less