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 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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (393)
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  • Average (82)
  • Poor (46)
  • Terrible (40)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great wedding and holiday

Nov 3, 2025 Jamie B Croydon, United Kingdom

We have just got back from a fabulous 10 day break where we got married. The wedding planner Naomi was brilliant and it was everything we expected and more. We met some lovely people that we invited to the beach to share our special day. The location is beautiful. The staff are amazing and very hard working nothing was a problem 🤩 The food was… Read more
We have just got back from a fabulous 10 day break where we got married. The wedding planner Naomi was brilliant and it was everything we expected and more. We met some lovely people that we invited to the beach to share our special day. The location is beautiful. The staff are amazing and very hard working nothing was a problem 🤩 The food was great 😊 We can’t wait to return next year. Thank you everyone ❤️ Jamie, Shane, Billie and Sam xxx Read less
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Nov 1, 2025 dandkwhitehead Antigua and Barbuda

Came to Barbados for a wedding and reunion. Fortunate to stay at The Sands which was perfectly situated on a gorgeous beach with wonderful weather. The accommodation was great and the team friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a delight and we loved the daily local specials. We even saw a couple get married on the beach under a coconut tree in… Read more
Came to Barbados for a wedding and reunion. Fortunate to stay at The Sands which was perfectly situated on a gorgeous beach with wonderful weather. The accommodation was great and the team friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a delight and we loved the daily local specials. We even saw a couple get married on the beach under a coconut tree in what could only be called a picture perfect event! Read less
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Oct 31, 2025 April D Peterborough, Canada

Travelled as a couple, we were given a oceanfront room on arrival, room was clean, well stocked with coffee, pop etc.. Food was great, rotating buffet and a la carte, portion sizes were plenty and noir restaurant was fantastic. Entertainment was lovely, small, quiet family friendly resort, would definitely return.
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Oct 29, 2025 Sh S

Not the 4 star all inclusive I expected!! Arrived at 1 pm was told room not ready until 4 so long wait after travelling from uk when just wanted to rest up!! Got in room bed was broken and had to be replaced within 10 mins of getting in there!! There are no handles or bars to help you get into the pool, so if you struggle or need support your on… Read more
Not the 4 star all inclusive I expected!! Arrived at 1 pm was told room not ready until 4 so long wait after travelling from uk when just wanted to rest up!! Got in room bed was broken and had to be replaced within 10 mins of getting in there!! There are no handles or bars to help you get into the pool, so if you struggle or need support your on your own I did inform staff and absolutely nothing was done to try and help, so I spent my time with NO access into the pool!! Food was hit and miss, breakfast acceptable but if you want cooked tomatoes you might get them once in a week if you’re lucky! Lunch was either a buffet or à la carte both with very minimal choices! Didn’t venture to the Noir restaurant as I only had flip flops and they are not aloud in there! Best thing about this hotel was the location, Read less
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Oct 29, 2025 Jolly J

The Sands Barbados was amazing. Everyone was so nice and kind they made me feel like I was at home. I wanna get a special shout out to Micheal , Matthew, Jayden, Joan and Kamar for being so help my entire trip. Everything that I needed was close by The Sands is definitely a 10 out of 10 and I will be back.