Sugar Bay Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Ocean Front Room
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Colin's Beach Bar
Reef Buffet Restaurant
Umi Restaurant
Umi Restaurant
Sizzle Steakhouse
Sizzle Steakhouse
Reef
Lazy Mongoose
Lazy Mongoose
Lobby
Library
Beachfront Lounge
Driftwood Cafe Lounge
Reef
Kids Club
Creche
Creche
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Deluxe Signature Room
Ocean Front Room
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite
Colin's Beach Bar
Reef Buffet Restaurant
Umi Restaurant
Umi Restaurant
Sizzle Steakhouse
Sizzle Steakhouse
Reef
Lazy Mongoose
Lazy Mongoose
Lobby
Library
Beachfront Lounge
Driftwood Cafe Lounge
Reef
Kids Club
Creche
Creche

The hotel

The All Inclusive Sugar Bay Barbados offers a delightful holiday base with an array of activities, four fantastic restaurants, tranquil Caribbean waters in a protected lagoon, and with Bridgetown only a 10-minute drive away, you will be spoilt for choice with things to do and see! Perfect for couples, friends and families, Sugar Bay oozes boho-chic style and radiates a serene atmosphere allowing you to completely unwind in paradise. Guest rooms suit all types of holidaymakers with spacious family suites ideal for larger groups, all of which have great views of the ocean, the pool or the lush, green gardens. Being just a few metres from the calmest seas of the south coast, water sports are very much the order of the day with plenty available. Aside from taking a swim in the cool Caribbean Sea, there are also two swimming pools to laze by and a fitness centre for enthusiasts. Otherwise, head to Karma Spa for a spot of well-deserved pampering. Whilst the adults are at play, the kids have their very own children’s club, offering beach games, competitions and opportunities for exploring. Teens aren’t left out; they can hang together in the clubhouse, an adult no-go area! Dining is a joy, as Sugar Bay Barbados boasts more dining options than most hotels in Barbados! There is a tantalising selection of restaurants to choose from, each utilising the freshest produce from land and sea.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Creche
  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Overlooking the stunning beachfront and tranquil Caribbean Sea. The capital, Bridgetown, is only a 10-minute drive away. The south coast boardwalk is accessible from the beach offering a short walk along the ocean side to a variety of restaurants and bars. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

138 rooms, all of which are air-conditioned with private balcony, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Signature Room with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: breakfast, lunch and dinner, two specialty dining experiences (Sizzle Steak House and Umi; guests can choose two sushi experiences in Umi or two steakhouse experiences in Sizzle Steak House, or one of each. Only valid for stays of 7 nights or more), premium alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. All entertainment and activities above unless stated otherwise.

Please note: guests can have additional specialty dining experiences at the cost of $25pp (payable locally, subject to change).

Deluxe Signature Rooms with pool or garden views and 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and sofa bed. This room is larger in size than the Signature Room and sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Front Rooms overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request), sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites overlook the beach and lagoon and have 1 king-size 4-poster bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Ocean Front Room with 1 king-size bed (twin beds available on request) and a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Suite with pool or garden views, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children.

Ocean Front Family Suites boast great views of the ocean, a large living area with sofa bed and a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children

2-Bedroom Suite with garden views, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with 1 queen-size bed plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.

2-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite with master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and additional bedroom with twin beds plus a sofa bed in the separate living area, sleeping maximum 6 adults, 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

The Reef (buffet restaurant/breakfast, lunch and dinner), Colin’s Bar & Grill (lunch), Lazy Mongoose Pub, Sizzle Steak House (dinner only/limited dining), Umi (Sushi/Asian Fusion - dinner only/limited dining). New Driftwood Cafe. Blush Cafe* (coffee shop).

Arcade. In-house guest activities team to organise day/evening activities/entertainment.

2 swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar. Karma Spa* with a new salon. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including boogie boards, kayaking and snorkelling. Beach volleyball. Newly redesigned games room. Creche and kids' club. Teen clubhouse.

Gift shop*. Complimentary WiFi. Babysitting* (on request). Creche/nursery. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour reception.

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. 

7 nights between 21 Dec-2 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.  

Please note: smoking is not allowed in guest rooms or balconies.

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Nov 27, 2023 Rebecca F

Amazing location. Our first time in Barbados.. hotel was 5 star 🌟 food , cleanliness, entertainment and staff go above and beyond the whole stay .. Michael the tour guide was amazing too visiting all the island 🏝️
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Glorious Inviting place to rest your weary head

Nov 26, 2023 54JanR Chester, England, United Kingdom

Glorious inviting place to rest awhile So been visiting SugarBay since 2016 this year our 3rd visit - it never fails to delight and surprise us . Consistent offer for a first rate holiday. Arrived a couple of days ago & felt a mid holiday review was in order. Staff as ever friendly , helpful always ready to assist and the changes made in… Read more
Glorious inviting place to rest awhile So been visiting SugarBay since 2016 this year our 3rd visit - it never fails to delight and surprise us . Consistent offer for a first rate holiday. Arrived a couple of days ago & felt a mid holiday review was in order. Staff as ever friendly , helpful always ready to assist and the changes made in relocating the bar and transforming the buffet area have only added to the charm which is SugarBay ( see photos) SugarBay still retains its vision of 2016 and grows with a unique charm which continues to deliver its vision - not an easy task however they smash it. I’ll be posting a further review after the holiday and we’re back in January . You won’t be disappointed should you choose to stay Read less
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Nov 20, 2023 sghb Kingston, Canada

We recently returned from our fourth visit to Sugar Bay in less than two years. That should indicate how much we enjoy this resort. Our Signature room was modern, comfortable and spotless. Fresh towels were provided daily. Large walk-in shower with rain shower type spray as well as a hand held spray and plenty of hot water. King size bed very… Read more
We recently returned from our fourth visit to Sugar Bay in less than two years. That should indicate how much we enjoy this resort. Our Signature room was modern, comfortable and spotless. Fresh towels were provided daily. Large walk-in shower with rain shower type spray as well as a hand held spray and plenty of hot water. King size bed very comfortable. Very good storage - shelves as well as hangers. A mini fridge, kettle and tea/coffee provisions were handy. Flat screen TV had loads of channels, including local, American, British, Canadian and sports channels etc. Nice sized balcony with table and two chairs with cushions. Beach is gorgeous. Love that the breakwater calms the seas for relaxed swimming. Plenty of water toys available from the beach staff, paddle boards, kayaks etc. We had no trouble getting sunbeds on the beach every morning and the beach staff ensured we always had a beach umbrella. The beach boss Romaine is the best and he is a credit to the resort. We liked the newly renovated and relocated bar which had plenty of bar stools plus an area on the beach side to walk up and get a drink. If you didn’t feel like leaving your chair, beach waiter Tyrese (with the biggest smile on the planet) was sure to be nearby to bring you one. We can’t say enough about the bar staff, they are exceptional every one of them. I wish I could remember all the names, but the ones we saw most were Joan, Helen, David, Nicolas, Damien, Trisha and Nathan. Special shout out to Nicolas (Rock) for making our stay special as he took a couple of minutes out of his day everyday to come and say good morning and good evening, Rock is a hard working guy stocking up all the bars multiple times a day. Credit to Arden for how he runs the bar crew. Reef restaurant has also undergone some changes and the buffet area reconfigured making a smoother roomier flow of guests getting plates and food. The choices while we were there were everything we could want - my favourites were coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, Bajan roti, all the different pastas including from the made to order hot station, rack of lamb, ribs, roast pork, and the Sunday roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. We know how food prices have skyrocketed where we live, and I can’t imagine how the resorts manage especially when so much must be imported. No doubt the head chef has a tough job in this regard. We enjoyed chatting with Pedro the food and beverage manager always available to hear guest comments, and they do appreciate praise too. We didn’t get to try the new soft ice cream machine that was just being installed when we left, but looked like a great addition. All the servers and supervisors we came across in the restaurants deserve being mentioned, and Kay, Hideko, Kerry Ann, Samantha E. at the Reef and Akiel in Sizzle come to mind among others. We had two meals at Sizzle which were fantastic. Steaks — flat iron steak and Filet Mignon - as good as any we get at home and the blackened red snapper was amazing! We ate twice at Umi and really enjoyed the sashimi, crispy shrimp tempura, chicken cashew and the green tea cheesecake. We did not use the pool much as it is quite shallow but was always busy as was the swim up bar. Do not miss the Tuesday evening Manager’s cocktail reception. Some lovely local artisans are on hand with beautiful pottery and paintings etc. This special hour is an opportunity to meet with the owner manager and senior staff in a very relaxed setting. They are very approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed the nightly entertainment - quite a variety from amazing girl groups to guitar and keyboard duos to deejays and the colourful traditional Bajan performances. And we loved the cool melody of the steelpan musician on Sunday afternoons. It’s the little things that sets Sugar Bay apart from other resorts we’ve been to. Mostly it is down to the staff. It begins with easy check in at the front desk with the very courteous staff; a member of staff remembering us or drinks or food we like or don’t like; Akiel from Sizzle reciting exactly what we had ordered on our last visit six months ago. The big smiles. The banter. This is what brings us back. Read less
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Nov 20, 2023 Lucy E London, United Kingdom

We had a fabulous time at Sugar Bay with our 2.5 year old. First off, the bay is so calm and lovely and the water is the most amazing colour - it's like a postcard! The decor and rooms were even better than expected from the website photos. Kids Club We have a 2.5 year old so the creche was super important to us and we loved it. The women there… Read more
We had a fabulous time at Sugar Bay with our 2.5 year old. First off, the bay is so calm and lovely and the water is the most amazing colour - it's like a postcard! The decor and rooms were even better than expected from the website photos. Kids Club We have a 2.5 year old so the creche was super important to us and we loved it. The women there esp Keisha and Kaya were so nice and fun. Our kid made a bracelet (which they haven't yet taken off), a picture frame and sticker artwork, and did loads of playing. They napped there every day too which was perfect. Sure they also watched some TV but specifically when my kid asked for it or needed to be calmed. We were so impressed. We stayed in the club for half an hour the first time we dropped our kid to chat and get to know the staff which I think helped our kid adjust too. Snorkeling & Surfing There is decent snorkeling in the bay right in front of the hotel - especially if you wait until low tide and then swim along the barrier rocks that shelter the bay. If you go down to Carlisle/Pebble beach (20 mins walk by road although apparently you can also walk along the beach) there is fantastic diving and snorkeling. We had a lesson with Smiley's surf school (5 minutes walk) & loved it! The local surf is intermediate level so we went to Freights Bay for a more chill time. Watersports at the hotel was also great - we tried a kayak and it was perfect for a toddler ride. Food & Drink The all-inclusive drinks were a revelation. So delicious! Virgin pina colada was outstanding. All the food was great. Top tip for kids: you can ask for food anytime for kids, the staff are super helpful even when restaurants are closed. There is a kids menu you can order from at the Reef Restaurant reception and they can deliver it anytime and anyplace including kids club. I found my kid usually needed to eat before and after the restaurants closed for lunch so this was perfect. The only con I can think of is the entertainment is quite loud for kids trying to go to bed early (we were in an ocean view room). But it ends at 10pm. Oh and do be careful of the sun!! I didn't realise how dehydrated I was getting and ended up needing to see a doctor (who came to the room) & get some iv fluids. Drink loads of water & stay in AC some of the day if you can! Read less
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Nov 19, 2023 jamiewV7617QQ

Exceptional service! The people make such a difference here. The BEST service I have ever had in Barbados and I’ve had some really good service. The rooms and building are a bit tired but perfectly situated on a pristine beach that is walkable for miles. There’s a surfers beach 5 minutes down the beach from Sugar Bay. Beach staff are… Read more
Exceptional service! The people make such a difference here. The BEST service I have ever had in Barbados and I’ve had some really good service. The rooms and building are a bit tired but perfectly situated on a pristine beach that is walkable for miles. There’s a surfers beach 5 minutes down the beach from Sugar Bay. Beach staff are wonderful. Lots of chairs and umbrellas! No need to get up at 5am to reserve. Boutique style resort. 100 rooms. Food quality was the best I’ve had at an all inclusive anywhere. Very much above average. Exceptional value for money. Don’t hesitate!! Read less