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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary Vacation

May 10, 2026 kt7232

We returned from our anniversary trip to Sandals Royal Bahamian on May 2, 2026. This was our sixth Sandals resort, and we had a spectacular time! The staff was incredibly friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our trip wonderful. We alternated between renting cabanas and enjoying pool days. The beach sand was like sugar. We spent time on the… Read more
We returned from our anniversary trip to Sandals Royal Bahamian on May 2, 2026. This was our sixth Sandals resort, and we had a spectacular time! The staff was incredibly friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our trip wonderful. We alternated between renting cabanas and enjoying pool days. The beach sand was like sugar. We spent time on the private island snorkeling and saw tons of tropical fish and coral. Our room was spotless, and we enjoyed dinner at each of the restaurants—our favorite was Butch’s. The food and drinks were fantastic. We would like to recognize several outstanding team members: • Rejean, Jervante, and Jonathan (Club Sandals) made our vacation an apex experience. • Lincoln (gym/activities) got us involved in lots of fun activities. • Loranzo, Benjamin, and Tabitha (in-room dining) provided great service each morning. • Khamrin and Tanay took wonderful care of us in our beach cabanas. • Tevin (“T Money”), bartender, was exceptionally talented with a great sense of humor. • We also noticed Chrissy (custodial) each day, keeping the restrooms spotless. We also had a few pleasant interactions with Moss (general manager). It’s clear he leads the team by example, which is why the staff is so dedicated to making the travel experience phenomenal. We can’t wait to return, and we highly recommend Sandals Royal Bahamian for an amazing getaway. Read less
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May 7, 2026 Karen A

We had a butler suite & it was well worth it. Tim & CeCe were wonderful during our stay. From the time we were picked up by Keyno in the Rolls Royce, who was fun, kind, and set the tone when we arrived. We had such a wonderful time, we booked another Sandals getaway with Shrerice for next year! I have never encountered so many kind people.
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May 6, 2026 Laura r

Maliyah was AMAZING!!!! She was so kind to everybody and got everybody involved in activities. She was very warm and inviting and made everybody feel very welcome and happy. I would go back just because of her.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Piano Man - Balmoral

May 6, 2026 Aaron A

You HAVE to go see Heston at the sing along in the Balmoral! Think he’s there Sun - Tues nights but he was fantastic!!!! Super engaging with a fantastic voice and is a truly talented musician! 11/10 would recommend for sure.
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May 4, 2026 957karnj Rio Rancho, New Mexico

This is our fourth Sandals and is the only one we will not return to. It is absolutely not the Sandals standard or experience we have found elsewhere. We had lots of small issues that added up to a terrible experience. 1. We did not receive our loyalty spa credit until we asked 4 times and on day 5 physically went to the loyalty office and stayed… Read more
This is our fourth Sandals and is the only one we will not return to. It is absolutely not the Sandals standard or experience we have found elsewhere. We had lots of small issues that added up to a terrible experience. 1. We did not receive our loyalty spa credit until we asked 4 times and on day 5 physically went to the loyalty office and stayed until they wrote it out. Their excuse? "We made you one." Not helpful when we didn't get it. 2. No info on returning guest or Club Sandals events. We had to invite ourselves to the returning guest dinner and didn't find out about anything else. No welcome packet in our room like at other Sandals. 3. Safety not a priority on the snorkel cruise. The boat captain and director of guest relations spent the whole trip standing two inches from each other and flirting and paying attention only to each other. No safety briefing, not watching snorkelers in the water. (Not to mention we entered the water over the side because of the gas leak behind the boat. We didn't want gas on our swimwear.) 4. On some occasions, the food was terrible. Don't order the t-bone at Butch's. Shoe leather is more tender (we heard this from others as well). Also the breakfast buffet at Tesoro was cold. Every time. (Kanoo is excellent, as is Kimono's.) 5. Hallways are musty, clearly the carpet needs to go. 6. We paid for an ocean view room. Got a view of the roof of the building next door. Ocean was beyond it, but still not worth the extra cost. 7. Rooms were tiny. (At least at the Club Sandals level we chose.) 8. Pickleball courts booked for a private group most of the week. That's fine, but NO communication about it. Per the schedule, there should have been open play. When we asked about it, no one had any idea what was going on. (The fitness staff said other guests asked as well, they had no idea. They have a digital schedule posted, they should have updated that at the very least.) 9. Staff not overly friendly unless in a direct interaction. At other Sandals, EVERYONE greets you with a sincere hello and a smile. Here? They look the other way. Overall, this resort has a serious communication problem. We tried to give them the chance to make it right and met with the GM. He brought the director of guest relations (See #3 above.) She took lots of notes and her response to the snorkeling issue was "I'm sorry you saw that." Seriously? How about I'm sorry for our behavior?. The GM seemed to only care about the pickleball issue and started trying to make phone calls while we were still talking. They promised they would look into it and get back to us. Here's what happened: 1. We got one more reservation at Kimono's, which we were told was sold out. It wasn't sold out, but that was nice. 2. They promised us credit on future travel. We have no idea how we will get that or how much it will be because they never followed up. 3. They called us every day to make sure we were ok, but didn't actually do anything else. We just started telling them it was fine because they were annoying and we wanted it to stop. We talked to another couple who had an issue and they got the daily phone call as well. Apparently that is the only thing they do, make a daily check in phone call when you complain. We talked to a lot of couples who said it was their first Sandals experience and would not be back. We also will not be back to this Sandals. On the way out, I happened to notice a Sandals Corporate University flag. If this is where they are training new employees, I am concerned about future Sandals trips. We have four Sandals trips booked next year - 40 nights. I sincerely hope none of the other resorts we have chosen are like this one. Read less