The Sands Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin 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

151 rooms within 87 suites. 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: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. All beverages, except champagne and speciality wine. Weekly Manager’s cocktail reception. Complimentary water sports include kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling, and body boards. 

Please note: guests must be 18 years and over to be served alcohol. All activities featured in the All Inclusive programme are subject to availability, demand and weather conditions.

The Sands Signature Rooms have either a patio or balcony with garden views and 1 queen-size bed (twin beds on request), 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). 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.

Dress code

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. 

Please note: all rooms are non-smoking (including on balconies). Smoking is permitted in limited areas around the hotel.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (258)
  • Very good (90)
  • Average (54)
  • Poor (30)
  • Terrible (26)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The most memorable experience

Apr 9, 2024 Carldora C

It was our first wedding anniversary and we decided to stay at this lovely hotel. Entering the hotel, we were greeted by the warmest staff, Manager Stephanie and the front desk staff, Emerson, the most welcoming experience ever! The bellman whose last name is also Cumberbatch was extremely helpful and friendly, the restaurant staff just amazing!… Read more
It was our first wedding anniversary and we decided to stay at this lovely hotel. Entering the hotel, we were greeted by the warmest staff, Manager Stephanie and the front desk staff, Emerson, the most welcoming experience ever! The bellman whose last name is also Cumberbatch was extremely helpful and friendly, the restaurant staff just amazing! Khaleel, Shaniqua, the guy with the unique name Cest who brought us a comp wine and postcard just were superb just to name a few! The pool and beach guys, Mr Winston Browne one of the chefs so friendly so impressive and knowledgeable wow! The restaurant manager/supervisor can’t remember her name but she was so accommodating and warm - (worked the 8th April and was there in the next afternoon as well). The Sands my husband and I give you 10/10! Definitely will be back soon! The staff, the ambience, the personal touches, the food & drinks, the activities - exceeded our expectations. Thank you The Sands for the most memorable experience! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ignore the negative reviews! Fab family holiday!

Apr 8, 2024 Danielle W

We had a lovely family holiday here over Easter. The rooms were great. Most of them I believe are duplex which is great. When we arrived we were offered a welcome drink. Check in could be done by reception or yourself. We did it ourselves and it took all of 10 mins. Once we were taken to our room we discovered there was nowhere for the children to… Read more
We had a lovely family holiday here over Easter. The rooms were great. Most of them I believe are duplex which is great. When we arrived we were offered a welcome drink. Check in could be done by reception or yourself. We did it ourselves and it took all of 10 mins. Once we were taken to our room we discovered there was nowhere for the children to sleep. (The travel agents had booked for 4 but in the hotel system it only showed as 2 adults. This had happened to another family so more the booking operator that the hotel?) Either way it was no problem. They quickly took us to another room with a second bedroom! Fabulous! The food menu for the children was great. A la carte menu was minimal but lively and filling. If you’re a fussy eater then it may now work well for you but we didn’t have any complaints about any of the meals. Entertainment finished around 11pm which was welcomed as we were in bed for 9pm each night due to the time difference. The pool and beach are just fabulous! The children’s team did some amazing crafts with the kids. Absolutely brilliant and totally unexpected. Easter Sunday was fabulous with a visit from the Easter bunny, an Easter egg hunt and a petting zoo. Lots of sweet treats for the children too. Our girls 3 & 5 absolutely loved it. The pool was fab as it started very shallow and gradually went deeper so no stress with the children. Location great. We hired a car as found taxi outside to be quite expensive. $90 usd a day car hire. Couldn’t fault it and very easy to arrange. Highly recommend Read less
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Apr 6, 2024 Chris G Maidstone, United Kingdom

I could’ve quite easily given three stars but to be fair 3 1/2 would’ve been perfect. The location however is five star. The beach is fantastic very clean. Almost Private couldn’t fault the staff at all they were very good. Food is all inclusive and only three star sadly. The drinks were not top shelf but to be fair they were pretty good four out… Read more
I could’ve quite easily given three stars but to be fair 3 1/2 would’ve been perfect. The location however is five star. The beach is fantastic very clean. Almost Private couldn’t fault the staff at all they were very good. Food is all inclusive and only three star sadly. The drinks were not top shelf but to be fair they were pretty good four out of five. entertainment was generally poor. The rooms were very clean very modern and very spacious. Air-conditioning works great. Overall we had a great time at the sands there is one speciality restaurant. I had a nice shirt jeans and a very expensive pair of trainers on. I was almost refused admission as I did not have shoes. I stayed in very expensive hotels and they only ask for tailored shorts, collared shirt and smart trainers that really is ridiculous, I wouldn’t return as I like better food, but again the staff were first class Read less
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Apr 4, 2024 Jacqueline M

Although it says all inclusive I was very disappointed to get a menu for lunch and evening meal , breakfast was fine but my first experience of lunch was waiting nearly an hour after I ordered them the meal came over stone cold as if it had been sitting for the hour I waited ,I could not eat it it was disgusting .Drinks were at a make shift bar as… Read more
Although it says all inclusive I was very disappointed to get a menu for lunch and evening meal , breakfast was fine but my first experience of lunch was waiting nearly an hour after I ordered them the meal came over stone cold as if it had been sitting for the hour I waited ,I could not eat it it was disgusting .Drinks were at a make shift bar as they were rebuilding the bar area which was not pointed out to us on booking that work was being done so no nice cocktail glasses ,weather was not good it rained most mornings but cleared up in the afternoon .Unless you like drinking none stop the area around is just bars and more bars within walking distance,not a place I'd go back to I enjoyed Turkey a lot more sad as a friend payed for this for me and I was so looking forward to it not for me im afraid Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best week ever!

Apr 1, 2024 annamX6070EV Sheffield, United Kingdom

Ignore the dodgy reviews we had a fab time. Myself and husband and 3 kids returned yesterday and we had a great experience. We had a two bedroom apartment which was huge and had everything we needed, ours wasn’t tired at all, it was modern and spotless. Would have been good if there was a few plates and cutlery as we did have the odd thing to eat… Read more
Ignore the dodgy reviews we had a fab time. Myself and husband and 3 kids returned yesterday and we had a great experience. We had a two bedroom apartment which was huge and had everything we needed, ours wasn’t tired at all, it was modern and spotless. Would have been good if there was a few plates and cutlery as we did have the odd thing to eat in there but it wasn’t a problem and we could have got some downstairs. Coffee tea, biscuits , toiletries were filled up each day. Fresh towels too. We had 2 buffet lunches and two evening buffets which were my favourite with local dishes,, salads and vegetables. The 3 course a la carte were always lovely, although small by time you’d eaten 3 courses you’d had enough, we usually ordered 2 portions of fries for the table too. There is a beach menu available from 10.30 - 4.30 but you can also order from it in the evening and lunch if the 3 course doesn’t suit, which it didn’t suit my 6 year old. Drinks were all plentiful and good quality. Afternoon tea was served 4-5 if you could fit anything else in! Staff were very friendly and always made effort to speak to the kids. Kemar and Shushella that ran kids activities went above and beyond. There were some great Easter things on including visit from bunny at breakfast, egg hunt, bonnet making etc. Position of hotel is perfect, walk or jump on ZR bus which is brilliant and left me with a smile on my face every time. Saw turtles in sea and loads of different fish. Couldn’t fault it! Read less