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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Apr 16, 2024 872jemmaj Bedford, United Kingdom

Just got back from 10 Nights here. Was really disappointed, I read the reviews and majority were saying the same thing, I felt for sure Resort Management would do something about it as they are all very easy fixes and that surely we would not have the same problems, but I was wrong, management take note as I said these are easy fixes. Like a lot… Read more
Just got back from 10 Nights here. Was really disappointed, I read the reviews and majority were saying the same thing, I felt for sure Resort Management would do something about it as they are all very easy fixes and that surely we would not have the same problems, but I was wrong, management take note as I said these are easy fixes. Like a lot of reviews grounds are lovely, some staff absolutely wonderful, beach is unreal, the Dive team are by the far the best out of all the Sandals I have been to. But thats where the Pros end. Again like a lot of reviews, found majority of the staff to be rude and not wanting to be there. Found it impossible to get Resturant reservations at the times we wanted around 7pm. Also me and Hubby had to take it in turns setting the alarm for 6.30am so we can get a Sunbed, not what you wanting to be on your holiday, all the while Butlers reserving Sunbeds for people that never turned up, they did get rid of them by 10am but by then it is too late. Again like a lot of the review's found the Chicken and Beef to be over cooked in most places, specially Butch's and Bombay. Read less
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Apr 16, 2024 TheLevies L

What a wonderful experience! There is one huge reason that our trip was so wonderful and it was our butler team! Ron, Shaquille, and Kevan were outstanding. You won't be sorry if you go for a butler elite suite at Sandals Royal Barbados. No fighting for beachfront chairs, poolside chairs and towels, dining reservations, excursion set-ups..and I… Read more
What a wonderful experience! There is one huge reason that our trip was so wonderful and it was our butler team! Ron, Shaquille, and Kevan were outstanding. You won't be sorry if you go for a butler elite suite at Sandals Royal Barbados. No fighting for beachfront chairs, poolside chairs and towels, dining reservations, excursion set-ups..and I could go on and on. The butlers will even walk you to your restaurant for dinner, so there is no need to try to figure out the route to get there. Your room has great choices of wine and liquors too. We had breakfast in our room every morning delivered on time with a smile. Transportation to and from the airport was seamless. We traveled in a Roll Royce and that sure beats a bus. The food was great and Greenhouse was our favorite restaurant. Get the chick pea omelet and avocado toast. Our room was very clean and our pool outside of the living area was relaxing and private. Overall, my husband and I give it a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10! Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 bgdann Hamilton, Ontario

If I could, I would have rated this as a 3.5. We were at this resort about five years ago and absolutely loved everything about it. This visit was a bit disappointing. If I had to pin it down to one thing it would be maintenance. Let me start out with the positives: Our Butlers, Shaakira, Donald and Daquan were absolutely fabulous. Hard… Read more
If I could, I would have rated this as a 3.5. We were at this resort about five years ago and absolutely loved everything about it. This visit was a bit disappointing. If I had to pin it down to one thing it would be maintenance. Let me start out with the positives: Our Butlers, Shaakira, Donald and Daquan were absolutely fabulous. Hard working but not in our space all the time. Although we filled out our dinner preferences on the email we received, they never made it to our Butlers but they rallied and took care of everything and we got to eat in all the restaurants we wanted. The food, we never had a bad meal. Most of them were great with one or two that were average. Some of the portions are on the small side (bread pudding in the Merry Monkey) so don’t hesitate to ask for seconds if you are still hungry. At this point in time, the reservation system on their app does not work so you can’t make reservations until you get there unless corporate actually passes your preferences on to your butlers which doesn’t seem to happen either. The beach, is beautiful with soft white sand and enough waves to play in although there is a break wall to stop you from getting the brunt of the big waves. Although beaches in Barbados are public, we were never bothered by any vendors trying to sell things. Now for the cons: If you hope to go bowling, half of the four lanes were not working and the two that did, the scoring system didn’t work. They have a limited selection of beers at the bar in Lover’s Lane which is supposed to have international beers. The ice tray at the bar doesn’t work either which was kind of a neat feature. If you want a smoked cocktail at the Skybar you are out of luck because the smoker is broken and, only one of the two elevators to get you there is working. The Red Lane Spa staff were terrific but the outside courtyard needs some repairs to their fountains. The food service was hit and miss as far as friendliness and efficiency goes. Some of the staff were lovely as you would expect and some seemed to be having a bad day. I wouldn’t normally mention this but it was kind of a fifty fifty shot over the ten days we were there. We didn’t receive everything we ordered during our dinner at Bombay, we were told there would be a 35 minute wait for the roast beef at the Merry Monkey on Sunday (which is the only day they do it) then we were told there was no roast beef. At this point we ordered chicken only to see people being served roast beef as we were finishing up. At Chi, my husband ordered two appetizers which we had to enquire about twice because they didn’t bring them. Finally he got one, then when his dinner came he asked again about the second one which he got after his entree. Cleanliness, some of the resort needs a good spring cleaning. Light fixtures at the Oyster bar and pictures and mirrors at the Merry Monkey to name a few. When we got to our Rondoval room, my husband had to clean the deck chairs before we could use them and it obviously hadn’t been swept for leaves in a few days. There are a lot of small issues listed here but we are long time Sandals customers (12 visits) and we pay good money to visit so we expect a certain quality to the resort, it’s staff, it’s service and it’s amenities which we feel we didn’t receive on this visit. Hopefully, Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados will bring their overall standards back up to where they should be. Read less
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Apr 14, 2024 Rojamtr Columbia, South Carolina

Just returned from our second stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. Just what the Dr ordered! Our butler team- Tremayne, Kadeem and Tony made the stay -Everything!!! These three work like a team- a well oiled machine - which parlays over to their guest.
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Apr 14, 2024 32Teethffxr

We had Tremayne, Kadeem and Tony as our butlers for this trip. They really made our trip comfortable and relaxing, always available and making a big effort to make our trip special. They were a great team! The resort is beautiful, all the sandals staff were helpful and the beach was beautiful!