Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island

Nassau, Bahamas

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The hotel

As if this hotel wasn't luxurious enough already, the recent renovations have taken Sandals Royal Bahamian to another level - and they're ready to welcome you back to experience everything new they have to offer. The swim-up suites are the standout room type at this property, allowing you to step right from the comfort of your room straight into a gently flowing river pool with views of the ocean ahead. The Island Village offers privacy and romance and; as with all Sandals properties; the butler service will leave you not having to lift a finger. The real highlight of this Sandals hotel is the private offshore island - just jump on a Love runner and you'll be there in 5 minutes. It's basically a resort in itself, complete with beach club, pool, swim-up bar and spa experiences. Paradise: found and included. When you are feeling a bit more adventurous, there are a host of activities included in your stay so you can work up an appetite. You'll be spoilt for choice when you do get hungry though, with 10 gourmet restaurants and 2 food trucks - you'll have to make sure you stay long enough to ensure you try them all!

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On Cable Beach, Nassau. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.

Hotel information

All rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, safe, iron and board, amenity kits, hairdryer and 1 king-size bed. All rooms sleep maximum 2 adults and include round trip airport transfers. 

East Bay Premium rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building with views of the French courtyard. 

Club rooms include: Access to club lounge which offers a host of amenities including private check-in/check-out, all day snacks, alcoholic beverages and signature cocktails, coffee machine, selection of board games and dedicated concierge. Club rooms also include all day room service, bar stocked with a variety of spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wine, and bath robes.

Butler rooms include: personal butler service for all your needs during your stay with a cell phone to reach them when needed. Guests also receive plush robes with slippers, fully stocked bar complete with premium spirits and 24 hour room service. Some also include Rolls Royce airport transfers. 

Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

East Bay Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-4 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens, featuring a rainfall shower.

Island Village Honeymoon Luxury Villa Rooms are situated on the 2nd floor surrounded by the lush gardens of the Island Village.

East Bay Honeymoon Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-3 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens from a private balcony.

East Bay Luxury Rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building, with views of the courtyard and an additional cosy seating area.

East Bay Zen Garden Walkout Club Level rooms are on the ground floor of the East Bay building featuring an oversized patio that leads to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

East Bay Oceanview Premium rooms are situated on floors 5-6 of the East Bay building with large bay windows overlooking the sea. 

East Bay Oceanview Grande Luxe rooms are located on the upper floors of the East Bay building, featuring a private balcony with stunning ocean views as well as an additional indoor sitting area.

West Bay Grande Luxe Walkout Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are on the ground floor with a private patio featuring views of the tropical gardens and pool.

East Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level rooms are located in the Balmoral Oceanfront Village on floors 2-6, with a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Island Village Club Level Junior Villa Suites feature an outdoor tranquillity soaking tub on the patio or balcony, overlooking the gardens. These are situated on the ground or first floor.

East Bay Poolside Walkout Club rooms are on the ground floor, featuring a private patio that's just steps from the pool.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suites are located on floors 3-5, offering stunning views of the ocean, gardens or pool from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Suites are on the top floor of the building, with views of the ocean, gardens and pool from the private balcony.

East Bay Beachfront Club Level rooms are situated on floor 2-4 and include an oversized balcony overlooking the beach, ocean and the resort's offshore island.

West Bay One Bedroom Butler Suites are on floors 2-3 and include a separate master bedroom and living room with a dining area. The private balcony offers garden views.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite are on the second floor of this picturesque village, with a tranquillity soaking tub for 2 on the balcony. These suites have separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on floors 2-5, with a spacious living/dining room with fully stocked bar. The luxurious suite offers ocean views from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites feature a loveseat in the bedroom, as well as separate living room with a private balcony overlooking the ocean, located on floors 2-5.

East Bay Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suites are located on the top floor, with a fully furnished balcony overlooking the ocean, beach and the resort's offshore island. The master bedroom features a fully stocked bar and cosy seating area.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are spacious suites located near the pool and restaurants, on floors 2-5. They feature a separate master bedroom and living room with fully stocked bar.

West Bay Oceanfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floor with stunning sea views from the private balcony. There is a spacious open-plan living/dining room, as well as separate master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, with zero entry access to the garden river pool.

Island Village Walkout Butler Hideaway Villa Suites are romantic retreats situated on the ground floor with views of the tropical gardens and a private plunge pool on the patio, as well as a tranquillity soaking tub and bistro set. The expansive bedroom includes a seating area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Swim-up Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are located on the ground floor with a private walkout patio complete with lounge chairs. The spacious bedroom features a loveseat and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Walkout Butler Villa Suites feature an enclosed private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The suite consists of a separate living room and master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen One Bedroom Butler Suites are on the ground floor, featuring zero access to the garden river pool from the private patio. The suite is made up of a separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suites are secluded ground floor suites featuring a private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The master bedroom seamlessly transitions into an open concept sitting area.

East Bay Beachfront Swim-up Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, just steps away from the white sandy beach. The patio features lounge chairs and a bistro set, and offers zero entry access to the infinity pool.

West Bay One Bedroom Swim-up Butler Suites offer views of the pools, gardens and a glimpse of the ocean from the ground floor patio; with direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite has a separate living room, with the master bedroom featuring love seat and fully stocked bar.

West Bay One Bedroom Oceanview Swim-up Butler Suite offer full ocean views from the walkout patio, that has direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite is spacious, with a separate living room complete with fully stocked bar.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '26 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost for travel between 11 Feb '26 - 31 Dec '28 subject to room category. Subject to change. Blackout dates apply. Offers may not be combinable. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Terms and conditions apply. 

10 dining options: La Plume (French cuisine), Butch's Island Chophouse (Steak and Seafood), Tesoro (Italian), Kanoo (Pan-Caribbean cuisine), Kimonos (entertaining Teppanyaki, reservations required), Aralia House (located on Barefoot cay, serving fresh seafood and grilled specialities), Calico (cafe), The Queen's Peal (serving traditional pub food), Gordon's Pier Restaurant (Seafood), and Soy (Sushi). 2 food trucks: Coco Queen (Bahamian fare), and Sweets 'N' Tings (sweet treats and coffee). 8 bars including 2 swim-up pool bars. Weekly late night chocolate buffets and sparkling wine breakfasts.

Nightly entertainment with live performances, cocktail parties and theme nights.

4 Swimming pools. Sandals Barefoot Cay private offshore island featuring two secluded beaches, beach club with pool, whirlpool, and swim-up bar, Red Lane® Spa experience and restaurant. Scuba-diving (FREE for PADI-certified divers, fee applies to others), snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boards, water trikes, sailboats and Hobie Cats. Tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, lawn chess, croquet, board games, shuffleboard, pool tables and darts. Fitness centre with aerobic and aqua-fit classes. Red Lane® Spa (treatments*).

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. Round trip airport transfers included with all room types, Butler room types include Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure).

* Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Mar 30, 2026 catloverrey new jersey

We just returned from our fourth visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian and we had a wonderful time. We requested a Butler that took care of our daughter and son in law last year - Samson - and he was the absolute BEST!!! He and Waldens worked together to make our trip relaxing and enjoyable. They did so many things without our asking. Lunch at the pool,… Read more
We just returned from our fourth visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian and we had a wonderful time. We requested a Butler that took care of our daughter and son in law last year - Samson - and he was the absolute BEST!!! He and Waldens worked together to make our trip relaxing and enjoyable. They did so many things without our asking. Lunch at the pool, afternoon snack and drinks in the room dinner reservations when we wanted. I have to mention three other people who were outstanding. Hope at the bar at Butch's, Ricardo on our ride to the airport and Jamie at La Plume.. Everyone we encountered during the day was friendly and so helpful. It's a beautiful island and beautiful people. I know we will return soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary Trip for us and two friends.

Mar 29, 2026 hokeydokey1 Beaver Bank, Canada

Traveled with friends for a concierge club level service for our anniversary. We stayed in room 607. The food was amazing. Staff we met were very friendly. We stayed in the East Bay and had a spacious room two from the ocean, overlooking the quiet pool and Coconut Grove. The beach and island were beautiful with white sand and big waves on the… Read more
Traveled with friends for a concierge club level service for our anniversary. We stayed in room 607. The food was amazing. Staff we met were very friendly. We stayed in the East Bay and had a spacious room two from the ocean, overlooking the quiet pool and Coconut Grove. The beach and island were beautiful with white sand and big waves on the resort side. Entertainment was great with a mix of everything - fire dancing, singing, silent disco ( this was so fun!), a violin player, DJ’s and so much more. Read less
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Mar 29, 2026 Suseth B

Birthday celebration. For the second time I celebrated my birthday at Sandals Nassau Bahamas and the Big 50th was not going to let me passed without doing the same. Most beautiful place I love to visit. Although it was some highs and low moments this time, I still love sandals. Memorable moments: To see that same smile and gracious attitude of… Read more
Birthday celebration. For the second time I celebrated my birthday at Sandals Nassau Bahamas and the Big 50th was not going to let me passed without doing the same. Most beautiful place I love to visit. Although it was some highs and low moments this time, I still love sandals. Memorable moments: To see that same smile and gracious attitude of Miss Rona Delhomme at Tesoro. When I say she was a joy to see once again. Same joyful and loving attitude that lit up the atmosphere. She was very active in making sure every table she touches as she passed by. Keep up the great work. It was absolutely a joy to see you again. Miss Mana or Maria Bernard I'm sorry if I spilled it wrong. She made sure made my night. Thank you again for looking out for my needs. She did not even knew how disappointed I was, because of the lobster at kanoo and did not eat. My appetite was ruined by that. But I just wanted to see what they had. It took long so I did not eat it but she wrapped it to go for me. The Plume: Only wanted the onion soup become I wanted Lobster for dinner. Awesome Job to the Hostess and the server please forgive me for not remembering your names it was on the 28th 03/26 Slight party is always a blast for me to shake my legs lol. Had a great time. The island : Bartender Johnathon (Jonny) made sure we had an awesome time. Not so Memorable Moments: Same menu Food on the island was not good at all. Fish was not season rice was Sabi. Smash burger was not smashing. Never got everything we ordered even after the food tooked 1h and a half to get. Wait was extremely long. Should have a soup option to at least put something hot in the tummy until food ready. Lobster at Kanoo was still under cooked even after sending it back a second time, that's all I wanted for my birthday dinner 😭😭😭 was not happy about that. Read less
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Mar 27, 2026 Edward S

Sandals Bahamian was great, better than I imagined. Was a little worried from reading bad reviews, realize some people either lie or can never be pleased. Place is beautiful, clean and everyone very polite. They will go out of their way to please you. We had a issue at spa that was taken care of quickly and to our satisfaction. This was the first… Read more
Sandals Bahamian was great, better than I imagined. Was a little worried from reading bad reviews, realize some people either lie or can never be pleased. Place is beautiful, clean and everyone very polite. They will go out of their way to please you. We had a issue at spa that was taken care of quickly and to our satisfaction. This was the first Sandals we went to in 2002, we have been to Sandals 16 times can't say enough about them. We got friends to go and enjoy them also. Great resorts don't believe the bad reviews. Read less
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Mar 27, 2026 JM H Nashville, Tennessee

We stayed here for our honeymoon and were very pleased. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive to our requests. The beaches are beautiful, and the island across the bay is great! Plenty of restaurants, activities, etc. on property, too. Beaches are smaller so plan to do good walking elsewhere. Will be back for sure!