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About SandalsAbout Sandals


About Sandals

Love is all you need... Sandals is a diverse collection of 14 of the most idyllic, all inclusive resorts on earth, created exclusively for all couples aged 18 or over and conceived as the ultimate romantic getaway. When all you want is time and space to be together, to feel pampered in luxurious surroundings and to leave your worries and your wallet behind, Sandals will make your dream a glorious reality.

Passion in paradise...Passion in paradise...

At Virgin Holidays, we're committed to offering you an unforgettable holiday experience. So we are happy to team up with Sandals, which prides itself in giving you a world class, Luxury Included® holiday. In fact, you'll be amazed at how much is included in one price. Each of Sandals' world class resorts has its own unique personality. But all share a special aura of romance that combines the magnificent beauty of nature with intimate settings that inspire passion - escape to unspoiled beaches where the only footprints in the sand are your own or enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner for two! All you need to decide now is which of the Sandals locations to choose from!

Sandals LocationsSandals Locations

Sandals resorts are located on the beautiful Caribbean islands of Antigua, St Lucia, the Bahamas, Cuba and Jamaica. Virgin Holidays now fly direct to each of these Caribbean islands with Virgin Atlantic making it even easier to reach your Sandals destination.

Butler ServiceButler Service

Butler Service

Guests staying in the highest level of suites at selected Sandals resorts will be treated to the ultimate in personalised attention. Trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers, the Sandals and Beaches butlers take pride in knowing guests' preferences prior to their arrival at the resort. They will attend to guests' every need including private in-suite check-in, unpacking and packing of clothing, providing specialised services such as preparing a bath scented with rose petals or even arranging in-suite gourmet dining on their private terrace. Upgraded suites with butler service are marked on the individual resort pages.

Butler Suite Guest PreferencesButler Suite Guest Preferences

Sandals Portofino Junior Suite

Your Sandals experience begins before you leave home, with online Butler preferences'

Sandals are now pleased to offer online Butler Suite Guest Preferences to help their highly trained personal butlers tailor make your holiday. Now you can tell them exactly what you would like before your arrival to help the Sandals Butlers exceed your every expectation and give you the holiday of a lifetime!

After making a Butler category booking at a Sandals or Beaches resort, visit www.Sandals.co.uk, choose the 'Personalise Butler Service' link and register your booking. Once registered, you can return to the site and logon to your own personal page.

Here you will find a short series of options that will guide your butler in preparing your suite to perfection! From personal likes and dislikes, dietary requirements, allergies or other healthcare preferences, Sandals will take special care to meet your needs. Also if you are celebrating a special occasion whilst on holiday, your butler will help to arrange an extra special evening for you! All just part of the exclusive Sandals & Beaches Butler service experience.

Cashless SystemCashless System

All Sandals Resorts operate a 'No Cash Policy' whereby all optional services from the resort outlets will be purchased by signing all charges to the room folio. All guests will be asked to tender a credit card to activate their room folio upon check in.

  • Upon arrival all guests will be asked for their credit card to activate their room folio.
  • Cash will NOT be accepted at any of Sandals' revenue outlets (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • In the event that a credit card is unavailable, a cash deposit needs to be left at the Front Desk/Concierge in order to activate the room folio
  • Travellers Cheques will be treated just like cash and therefore can only be used at the front desk
  • The Sandals Membership Card issued on arrival will be the I.D Required for transactions at all Sandals outlets
  • There will be no spending limit for the use of a credit card in a revenue outlet

Inspired Rooms & SuitesInspired Rooms & Suites

Superb Sandals Accommodation

A Luxury Included® holiday by Sandals resorts means the finest choice of accommodation in the Caribbean. You can anticipate rooms and suites that are infused with tropical ambience married with fine mahogany furniture, 4-poster beds and in many resorts, sumptuous marble bathrooms. Where else can you sleep in the round in an enchanting rondoval, surrounded by your own private garden with plunge pool and waterfall wall, sleep high in a loft with the sounds of the lapping waves just yards away, swim to your suite rather than walking, or bask in the tranquil serenity of your own hillside villa with sweeping ocean vistas and a private pool just a hop, skip and a jump away? Add to this Sandals concierge service with private VIP check-in and a dedicated concierge on hand for all of your requests, plus impeccable private butlers (trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers) on call for those guests in the highest category suites, pandering to your every requirement. (Concierge and butler service available in selected room categories only.)

Concierge ServiceConcierge Service

Concierge Service

Sandals also offers its unique concierge service in many of its upgraded rooms. You'll feel like a million dollars as you are treated to VIP check-in, tour arrangements, 24-hour room service (at selected resorts), a COMPLIMENTARY in-room bar and comfortable bathrobes. Upgraded rooms with concierge service are marked on hotel web pages.

Land and WatersportsLand and Watersports

Fun in the Water

Do nothing or do it all – at Sandals you can choose and in the knowledge that the range of sporting activities excels all others, whether on land or at sea. Lovers of the underwater world will revel in the Caribbean’s most comprehensive scuba diving programme with expert PADI tuition available for those not qualified. For qualified divers, take advantage of unlimited Scuba and dive to your hearts content, or try something a little different with every watersport you can dream of, including sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing in some resorts and so much more. Fans of the fairway have private golf courses at their disposal in Jamaica and St Lucia and fitness fanatics will love the air-conditioned fitness centres that are equipped with the latest equipment. Green fees are included for all guests with mandatory caddies and optional carts at extra cost. Of course all resorts have state of the art fitness centres with classes such as beachfront yoga and pilates, as well as tennis courts, beach volleyball and a huge variety of other land sports.

Delicious Cuisine from around the GlobeDelicious Cuisine from around the Globe

Dining at Sandals


At Sandals and Beaches resorts, you have the world at your fingertips with up to eleven dining options per resort. The Executive Chefs are European and their teams are experienced professionals who pride themselves on making mouth-watering cuisine for you to enjoy. At Sandals and Beaches resorts the utmost care is taken when preparing food and only the finest cuts of meat are used. Seafood is caught daily and fresh vegetables, herbs, spices and fruit are grown on Sandals' own or sponsored farms.

Perhaps you would like to be transported to the Orient and watch skilled chefs cook in front of you using the time-honoured art of Teppanyaki? Or may be you prefer the thought of dining under the stars with the sand in your bare toes? And, for that special, romantic moment, you can relax and enjoy a candlelit dinner for two in the finest French tradition or savour the earthy, seductive flavours of Italy? Add to these the soul food of the American south, the calypso flavours of the Caribbean and other delicious cuisine from around the globe, all served by warm, smiling attentive staff and your appetite will definitely be satisfied.

Some examples of Sandals speciality restaurants:

Tokyo Joe'sTokyo Joe's

Built right out over the water, which sparkles in the moonlight and under the stars, this two-tiered restaurant features dramatic red columns and balconies and a covered area under a blue pagoda roof. Tantalize your taste buds with delectable stir fried fare, prepared with flames flying and much fanfare, right before your eyes.

Pizzerial del CampoPizzerial del Campo

This fine outdoor tratoria serves fine Italian pastries, flavored coffees at Bar del Campo, ice cream at Gelateria Luigi and praline/cotton candy at "Mondorle e Zucchero Filato."

Barefoot by the SeaBarefoot by the Sea

Take your shoes off and sink your toes into the incredibly soft sand as you drink in the aura of a sophisticated restaurant set right on the beach itself. With a star-filled sky as your backdrop and white-glove service at your beck and call, feast on seafood just steps away from the water's brink.

The Cricketer's PubThe Cricketer's Pub

An authentic English Pub brought piece by piece. Nibble on traditional pub food from steak and kidney pie or bangers and mash to truly fresh fish & chips, made to order. Late night food service.

Royal ThaiRoyal Thai

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience that begins with a sea voyage (a very short one) from the mainland to our offshore island, where you'll take your seats at our dramatic restaurant that serves up succulent Thai dishes for your culinary pleasure. Feed one another with ambrosial morsels, said to have special sensual properties, under a distinctive Thai-style roof, with only the sound of surf and the heightened beating of your hearts to accompany your meal.

Giuseppe'sGiuseppe's

Enter Italy as you cross the threshold of this charming eatery that features pastas, pizzas and an antipasti bar straight from the old country. A backdrop of vaulted ceilings, domed windows and a wood-enclosed wine tower, lets you journey to the Mediterranean without once leaving the islands.

Café de ParisCafé de Paris

A Parisian-style patisserie, featuring sinful pastries, crepes, coffees and dessert delights- all whipped up by our resident pastry chef- forms the centerpiece of restaurant row, After all, everyone works up a sweet tooth sooner or later.

Red Lane® SpasRed Lane® Spas

Red Lane Spa

The finest features of the world's best spas have arrived in the Caribbean! The unique Red Lane® Spas found exclusively at Sandals and Beaches resorts are the last word in indulgence - enjoy pampering treatments in private, marbled treatment rooms suffused with the scent of lemon grass!

Beringer and drinksBeringer and drinks

Sandals has become the first all-inclusive resort company to partner with California’s legendary Beringer Vineyards, bringing wine country to the tropics. You can enjoy a selection of complimentary house wines bottled exclusively for Sandals. Additionally, great new wines from Beringer’s portfolio partners (originating from other countries) are available through an enhanced Manager’s wine list. Of course all bar drinks are unlimited and top shelf brand names - so you can sip a cocktail while siting on the beach!

Tipping, transfers and taxesTipping, transfers and taxes

Once you’ve paid for your Sandals holiday you can sit back and count down the days, because your holiday is completely inclusive of tips, transfers and taxes. At Sandals, the only tip you can expect to give is “have a nice day!” because they operate a strict no-tipping policy to all staff on resort.

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