Situated in St. Lawrence Hole on probably the greatest seashores in Barbados, Maxwell Seaside, Sandals Barbados is considered one of our picks for greatest Sandals resort as a result of it additionally provides entry to every part on the close by, newer Sandals Royal Barbados. This contains some Sandals firsts, equivalent to the primary rooftop pool and bar and the primary bowling alley, in addition to some distinctive eating choices.
Sandals Barbados and Royal Barbados are near the airport, with only a 15-minute switch time, and filled with loads of issues to do. Sandals Barbados can also be one of the vital reasonably priced Sandals resorts. Plus, the island of Barbados is lush and delightful, providing a variety of actions and sights to expertise.
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What We Love About Sandals Barbados
- Reasonably priced: one of many least costly Sandals resorts
- Near the airport: only a 15-minute switch
- Lovely seashore (one of many island’s greatest)
- Entry to Sandals Royal Barbados which is actually subsequent door, so you may “keep at one, play at two” with ease—21 eating places, 14 bars, 11 swimming pools, 6 whirlpools
- Scrumptious new eating places together with the wholesome GreenHouse and Coronary heart & Sol, in addition to a gourmand doughnut store
- Nice location on a beautiful, pleasant island with a lot to do
Cons
- Public seashore: there are distributors right here, nevertheless it’s not too unhealthy
- Exhausting to get good seashore chairs: as a result of the 2 resorts are so shut, it may be crowded and the nice seashore chairs go quick. In case you’re not in a collection with butler service, you’ll must rise up early to order one.
- Rooms are older at Sandals Barbados than at Royal Barbados, however that additionally means decrease costs.
Who Would Love Sandals Barbados
Sandals Barbados is nice for individuals who love having loads of issues to do. It’s additionally good for foodies, with so many eating places to strive. And as a quieter resort, it’s good for many who want a extra lowkey expertise but additionally need entry to a livelier vibe on the resort subsequent door.
Arriving
Sandals Barbados is positioned conveniently near the airport. We arrived at Grantley Adams Worldwide Airport (BGI), went to the Sandals desk, and have been directed to our complimentary shuttle. The experience to the resort took simply quarter-hour.
Rooms at Sandals Barbados
Sandals Barbados provides quite a lot of rooms and suites, divided into three foremost classes: luxurious, membership, and butler.
There are additionally swim-up membership rooms within the Crystal Lagoon space, which characteristic massive non-public patios with zero-entry entry to the pool and a Tranquility Soaking Tub.
- Butler Suites: Butler suites include private butler service and 24-hour room service. There are Crystal Lagoon One Bed room Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Tubs, that includes separate dwelling rooms and full bars; Beachfront One Bed room Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tubs, providing nice ocean views and separate dwelling rooms; and Beachfront Penthouse One Bed room Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tubs, set on the highest stage and providing sweeping views, massive balconies, and separate dwelling rooms.
Seaside at Sandals Barbados
Maxwell Seaside, the place Sandals Barbados is positioned, is among the greatest seashores on the island. We cherished its delicate white sand and delightful clear water. Nevertheless, it’s a public seashore, so anticipate some distributors. It might additionally get crowded, so if you’d like a seashore chair by the water you’ll must rise up early to order it.
Swimming pools
There are 11 swimming pools general at Sandals Barbados and Royal Barbados, and 6 whirlpools. Three of the swimming pools are positioned at Sandals Barbados. Of the swimming pools at Sandals Royal Barbados, one is a extremely cool rooftop infinity pool subsequent to a bar.
We like the primary pool at Sandals Barbados, which is beachfront and is fairly straightforward to get chairs at in the event you cease by earlier than breakfast. There may be additionally a quiet pool by the Crystal Lagoon space.
In case you like a vigorous ambiance, head to the primary pool at Sandals Royal Barbados.
Meals and Drink
There are 11 eating places at Sandals Barbados. With the eating places at Sandals Royal Barbados, you get entry to a complete of 21.
There are 14 bars on the two resorts, together with swim-up bars, seashore bars, and an amazing rooftop bar with infinity pool.
Sandals Barbados has some distinctive breakfast choices, together with the wholesome Coronary heart & Sol, which serves smoothies, juices, and acai bowls. We cherished this café, in addition to the scrumptious gourmand donut store, Candy’n’Salty. An alternative choice is the Café de Paris, which has specialty coffees, pastries, and made-to-order crepes. It’s also possible to get breakfast buffet model at Spices or a la carte at Schooners, Portofinos, or a number of eating places at SRB.
There are a number of decisions for lunch:
- Coronary heart & Sol: this wholesome spot additionally serves salads and wraps
- Mariner: a seaside grill providing yummy quesadillas, jerk hen, and burgers
- Spices: buffet-style with all kinds of dishes to select from or a la carte menu
- Dino’s: nice brick oven pizza
- And a scorching canine stand close to Spices
There are 7 eating places serving dinner at Sandals Barbados plus extra at SRB. Some eating places are closed on sure nights, so you’ll want to examine the schedule earlier than making your plans. Be aware that some additionally require reservations; we suggest making these as quickly as you arrive on the resort.
Listed here are our favorites:
- Greenhouse: This restaurant has a extremely good menu of farm-to-table dishes and is considered one of our absolute high decisions. We had essentially the most scrumptious dish we’ve ever had at a Sandals resort right here–a grilled portabello mushroom entrée, which was extremely flavorful. Reservations are required.
- Bombay: This Indian restaurant will be discovered at different Sandals resorts and is all the time good. We love attempting a number of dishes and new flavors.
- Chi: One other restaurant that’s distinctive to Barbados, Chi serves Asian fusion.
- Soy: Wonderful sushi; one other of our go-to decisions at Sandals.
- American Tavern: Serves a various menu of traditional American dishes and regional consolation meals
- Kimono’s: Discovered at different Sandals resorts, this Asian restaurant serves Japanese teppanyaki in a enjoyable ambiance. Reservations required.
- Butch’s Chophouse: Additionally discovered at a number of Sandals, this steakhouse is known as after Sandals’ founder and serves top of the range beef and seafood. Reservations are required. There may be additionally one at SRB, which is a bit more elegant.
- Schooner’s: Situated close to the water, this seafood restaurant has an open-air deck with nice views.
It’s also possible to eat dinner or get late-night snacks on the British pub.
Actions at Sandals Barbados
You will discover a lot to do at Sandals Barbados, and better of all it’s included in your charge.
- Watersports: These embody snorkeling kayaking, paddleboarding, Hobie Cat crusing, and glass-bottom boat rides. Scuba diving can also be included for licensed divers.
- Land actions: This contains day and night time tennis, seashore volleyball, bocce ball, desk tennis, pool, and cricket. There’s additionally a bowling alley at SRB.
- Health middle with train courses
Leisure features a piano bar, seashore events, dwell music, Barbados Day celebrations, chocolate buffets, and theme nights. The bowling alley can also be fairly vigorous late at night time.
There may be additionally a full-service spa, however companies there are usually not included. Whereas each resorts have spas, we advise going to the one at Sandals Royal Barbados as a result of it’s newer and bigger.
Sandals Barbados Excursions
Though these are usually not included, we all the time attempt to go on at the very least one to see the native space.
We went on a snorkeling tour to a few shipwrecks and had a good time, seeing marine life together with sea turtles. It’s also possible to do cultural and historic excursions, go to rum distilleries, discover botanical gardens, or go to the capital metropolis of Bridgetown.
Two Resorts in One: Entry to Sandals Royal Barbados
You will discover Sandals Royal Barbados actually subsequent door to Sandals Barbados—so shut you may stroll between the 2 resorts simply. This provides you entry to all the eating places, bars, and different facilities at SRB any time you need to go.
