Sandals Royal Barbados

Barbados, Caribbean

The hotel

You know you’re staying in the height of luxury when your drop-dead gorgeous suite has an al fresco ‘Tranquillity Soaking Tub™’ for two. That’s what every couple will get at the sparkling Sandals Royal Barbados. The latest in luxe in St Lawrence Gap, the resort features an incredible infinity pool, a huge Red Lane® Spa, and sumptuous suites. You’ll also get Sandals’ signature Luxury Included® indulgences. From dining, to drinking, to activities, it’s all laid out and completely complimentary. And, as if the six bars and nine dining venues aren’t enough, you’ll even get to pop into nearby Sandals Barbados if you fancy a change of scene, with its temptations including 11 more restaurants. For guests in select top category suites, Sandals Royal Barbados has also introduced the additional pampering of chauffeured Rolls-Royce airport transfers for selected suites, allowing you to arrive in style!

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the vibrant south coast, set on beautiful Maxwell Beach and within walking distance of St Lawrence Gap. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

338 suites. All with air-conditioning, private balcony or patio with a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, HD LED Smart TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, iPod docking stations, safe, hairdryer and iron and ironing board, and fully stocked mini-bar with premium spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks,. All suites have 1 king-size bed and sleep maximum 2 adults.

South Seas Club Level Junior Palm Suites with Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground and 1st levels of the Poinciana and Hibiscus buildings and feature walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and private patio or balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

All Inclusive of: 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!

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with views of the Crystal Lagoon pool and gardens, and feature a sitting area, large walk-in closet, bathroom with walk-in rain shower and balcony with a chaise lounge, bistro set, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Walkout Crystal Lagoon Club Level Junior Palm Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct pool access from the private patio, featuring a spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, a walk-in closet and private patio with chaise lounges, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floors with views of the pool, and feature living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through sixth floors with peaceful garden views. This suite features a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, and private patio with soaking tub. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second through fourth floors with ocean views. There is a master bedroom and adjoining living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and private balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Penthouse Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Club Level Barbados Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are luxurious penthouse suites situated on the top floor, offering views of the ocean. The rooms feature a living room, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

Royal Seaside Swim-Up Club Level Ultra Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floors and feature direct, zero-entry access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature sitting area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Club Sandals service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and feature a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, private patio with garden views and private soaking tub, plus zero-entry access into the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Oversized Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the second through sixth floors, and have a separate living room and bedroom. With a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, 2 HDTVs, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private balcony with soaking tub and garden views. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are set on the second and third floors of the Sand Dollar building. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed, HD smart TV, and a fully stocked bar. A separate living room has a comfy seating area and a second HD smart TV. Guests enjoy personal butler service, 24-hour in-room dining, and VIP check-in.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Penthouse One-Bedroom Oceanview Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub areset on the fifth floor above a shimmering Crystal Lagoon pool, and boast unmatched views of the sea. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire Butler Oceanview One-Bedroom Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor and feature a large private patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, separate living room, and bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Royal Seaside Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature separate living area, spa-style bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Hideaway Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Oversized Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are on the ground floor and have a separate living room and bedroom. Featuring a king-size Sandals Tranquility Blissful Bed, aromatherapy systems, spa-style bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, and private patio with soaking tub and zero-entry access to the swim-up pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Millionaire Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Butler One Bedroom Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor and feature direct access to the Crystal Lagoon pool. The rooms feature bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath tub, separate living area, and expansive patio complete with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

South Seas Royal Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary are private villas surrounded by lush foliage. They feature a soaring 20-foot conical ceiling, living and dining area, bathroom with large soaking tub carved out of solid stone, and a lavish zero-entry private pool with direct access from the bedroom. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the second floor with a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony overlooking the beach with day bed, privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Prime Minister One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool and Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the ground floor with direct access to a private plunge pool, whilst overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive patio with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located on the third through fifth floors, and feature a private, cantilevered infinity-edge skypool overlooking the beach and ocean. The rooms feature a separate living and dining area, butler pantry, bathroom with frosted-glass shower and freestanding bath tub, and an expansive balcony with privacy curtains and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service. You will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have and in-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water, and 24-hour room service.

In addition, the Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure).

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 10 dining options: Butch's Steak and Seafood (open for dinner), Neptune’s (Mediterranean seafood on the beachfront, open for lunch and dinner), The Greenhouse (modern farm-to-table food, open for breakfast and dinner), Heart & Sol (grab-and-go food, open for breakfast and lunch), Jerk Shack, La Parisienne (French cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner), American Tavern (American-style food, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), Chi (Asian fusion, open for dinner), Lovers Lane (serving craft beer and snacks, open from 5.00pm-2.00am), and Sweet n’ Salty’s Gourmet Donuts & Coffee shop. 6 bars offering unlimited premium spirits.  Exchange privileges at Sandals Barbados offering a further 11 restaurants and 7 bars.

Nightly live entertainment including a resident band and cabaret shows. Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party.

4 swimming pools and 4 whirlpools including a seaside glass infinity pool and Sandals’ first-ever rooftop infinity pool. Fitness centre and Yoga pavilion. Red Lane® Spa* with full range of treatments. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others). Non-motorised water sports including paddle boarding, Hobie Cat sailing, boogie boarding, snorkelling, and kayaking. Glass bottom boat trips. Volleyball, basketball, Bocce ball, cricket, pool and table tennis. Board games. Day and night tennis. Entertainment pavilion featuring a 4-lane bowling alley 'Lovers Lanes', living room and games room.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. The Beach House Resort Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. The resort has a 6,000 sq. ft. wedding and conference facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Millionaire Suite, Prime Minister Suite, Rondovals and Skypool Suites all have Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure). Room service. 

* 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary of a live time!

Apr 23, 2024 Robert M

The welcome and friendly atmosphere at this resort was unbelievable. The views were breathtaking, the food an each restaurant was great! My wife and I had never experienced a vacation like this before, we been on cruises but this was so so much more to experience. The staff were so friendly at every step of the way! We will definitely visit again!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Needed break - this is the place

Apr 23, 2024 Mark A

Being a sandals advocate this is a must visit property and destination. The hotel has everything on offer 21 restaurants countless pools great beach and sharing with the sandals Barbados makes it the real deal. The people are great too, a special shout out to a few; David Sean Zebe the ladies Annick and Anthea who are interns. Make sure you make… Read more
Being a sandals advocate this is a must visit property and destination. The hotel has everything on offer 21 restaurants countless pools great beach and sharing with the sandals Barbados makes it the real deal. The people are great too, a special shout out to a few; David Sean Zebe the ladies Annick and Anthea who are interns. Make sure you make the most of everything on offer including the snorkelling or diving as the team are great! a ride up to Bridgestown port/harbour then a great ride out to explore what’s underneath that blue ocean at Carlisle bay! Turtles and ship wrecks to add to that great marine life. For us on the food front the Italian portofino was the best but all so close to choose number one! Great time had thank you all! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible stay - don't listen to the reviews!

Apr 23, 2024 Georgina M

We had the best time last week at Royal Barbados. Having looked at the reviews a couple of days before we travelled, I was a little nervous, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Everything was seamless, the staff were great fun and incredibly helpful (shout out to David at the lagoon pool near Greenhouse!), pristine and well kept rooms, and… Read more
We had the best time last week at Royal Barbados. Having looked at the reviews a couple of days before we travelled, I was a little nervous, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Everything was seamless, the staff were great fun and incredibly helpful (shout out to David at the lagoon pool near Greenhouse!), pristine and well kept rooms, and incredible food too. I don't think I've ever been more relaxed! As others have said, you catch more flies with honey - I was absolutely shocked by how horribly some guests treated staff over the most minor issues (i.e. slow service on busy nights in the restaurants). Go with the flow, be respectful, immerse yourself in the island and culture and you'll have the most amazing time! We'll most definitely be back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the Best Sandals for These Loyal Guests

Apr 22, 2024 Deb B Syracuse, New York

Stayed in Casssia building, in South Seas VIllage near Lobby and Club Sandals. Had a swim lagoon (were on 2nd floor) below our balcony, very pretty but usually had alot of leaf litter so not too appealing for swimming. Couldn’t get AC cold enough in room. No clock in room which other Sandals have always had - nobody wants to be glued to their… Read more
Stayed in Casssia building, in South Seas VIllage near Lobby and Club Sandals. Had a swim lagoon (were on 2nd floor) below our balcony, very pretty but usually had alot of leaf litter so not too appealing for swimming. Couldn’t get AC cold enough in room. No clock in room which other Sandals have always had - nobody wants to be glued to their phone all the time, please provide alarm clocks. Room not cleaned until about 3 or 4 pm which is too late when you want to prepare for dinner. Fridge (and resort) only provided Banks beer (too strong). We asked for and got a few bottles of another beer that was lighter and better. Property had litter here and there on grounds, there for days not picked up. The two Sandals resorts are separated only by a resort “road/sidewalk” so often I got confused as to how to get around. This is our 11th Sandals and the least friendly staff by far. If you encountered them on the sidewalk they would look away or at their phones as they approached. You do not belong in the service business! Staff just not friendly (minus Miriam the waitress at at the French restaurant, she was lovely and fantastic to talk with). Were told no dinner reservations available for the entier week minus 1 at each of the Butch’s. Daily breakfast stops at Sweet & Salty Donuts – delicious!! Sandals should put these at all of their resorts - great donuts!! No draft beer at most bars all the time and usually no bananas to make frozen drinks. Quality of mixed drinks varied and usually not worth drinking. The coffee self-serve machines were all broken except one at at the lobby. Had to snag loungers at ~ 5:30 AM (earliest ever I think for a Sandals), butlers literally run to loungers to reserve all the best ones at that hour - they look very foolish - but we’d usually just beat them there! One AM we found that our clips etc. had been removed from our beach loungers when we went to get coffee after setting them up at 6AM. Security had collected our stuff (and that of other loungers) and left it at the front desk with other guest’s similar belongings…amazing. What a waste of time chasing our things down, that was a first. How awful to do that to the guests at 6:30 AM. The pools are nice but the dark colored liners are very unappealing. Of all the 11 Sandals we have been to, Barbados ones are our least favorite. Also, I know Sandals can't help this, but several of the guests were just trashy and not my cup of tea - maybe it's time for a more upscale resort. Sandals, you're slipping in customer service and property maintenance, your long loyal customers are looking elsewhere, you'd better up your game and not take us for granted. We will not return to Sandals Barbados or Sandals Royal Barbados. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Experience!

Apr 21, 2024 Sightseer768824 Huntersville, North Carolina

We had an amazing experience staying at Sandals Royal Barbados! The food was excellent, the drinks were great and the resort was gorgeous. We opted for butler service and our team (Romero, Vanessa and Stephen) we INCREDIBLE! We emailed about a week ahead to ask them to make reservations at restaurants we chose and when we got there, there was a… Read more
We had an amazing experience staying at Sandals Royal Barbados! The food was excellent, the drinks were great and the resort was gorgeous. We opted for butler service and our team (Romero, Vanessa and Stephen) we INCREDIBLE! We emailed about a week ahead to ask them to make reservations at restaurants we chose and when we got there, there was a printed calendar with our reservations! They were extremely responsive, friendly and truly made the trip even better. Barbados is a beautiful island and the people were warm and friendly. We would love to go back! Read less