Barbados Couples Holidays

Vikki Jane

Second visit to this boutique hotel and will return again! Quiet Relaxing Small and peaceful First class service - staff know all guests names! Food fabulous Pool and grounds kept up beautifully Some entertainment which is great If you need to re charge and have that personal experience from the wonderful staff then this is the place for you! It’s heaven!!

Anouska

We are still here on our honeymoon. It's absolutely amazing. We only arrived 3 days ago. It's stunning and even saw a monkey. The food is delicious even for vegetarians. The welcome rum was just what we needed after a 9 hour flight. Beautiful gardens and pool area. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. I'm definitely coming back at some point. A big thank you to Rowan, Gregory, Jocelyn, Deirdre, Abigail, Sharon, Noreen and the reception team. We will miss you. Plus many more lovely waiters and restaurant staff. ❤️

Marsha Saunders

We had a wonderful stay at Sugar Cane Club! The food at both restaurants was delicious, and I especially looked forward to dessert daily (gaining 4 lbs, but totally worth it!). The lush, mature greenery made the grounds feel serene and well-maintained. A highlight was the hidden hike we found below the swings on the way to Chattel Restaurant—a great little adventure. We also enjoyed live music on BBQ night and the guitarist at lunch, which added charm since the hotel doesn’t offer much entertainment. That wasn’t an issue for us, as we had a car and simply enjoyed each other’s company. The resort attracts an older crowd, so if you’re looking for excitement, this may not be the place. However, if you love beautiful surroundings, spacious colonial-style rooms, friendly staff (big thanks to Juliette for going above and beyond!), delicious food, and a peaceful, romantic atmosphere, it’s perfect. Our only issue was paying extra for an ocean-view room but being placed near the kitchen, where the noise Everytime time a meal was being made and the trees blocking the view from the second floor made the first night disappointing. Luckily, we were moved to a higher-floor room on night two, which we absolutely loved. Overall, Sugar Cane Club is a fantastic choice for couples seeking a relaxing, intimate escape in a breathtaking setting!

Kevin Littlejohn

First time to Barbados and couldn't have picked a better hotel to stay. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere with great views of the lush surroundings. Great food and fantastic staff that go out of their way to help you. Complimentary shuttle bus service is great as hotel is a bit remote, complimentary glass bottom boat tour and gulley walk were also a surprise addition to our stay. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back next year.

Kim Perl

This hotel was clean with very comfortable beds but the stars were the staff and the monkeys. We had a gully walk and actually cut down coconuts to give us coconut water after... All super friendly and accommodating with great entertainment. Grounds are super tropical and great local food as well as stuff you know.

Karen T

Caroline is a great hostess . Rooms were clean and very comfortable. Exactly what we wanted all inclusive, meals, alcohol and barista made coffee. 3 pools and great beach access. So relaxing and plenty of things to keep our group of over 30 people occupied. Thanks for a great time in Barbados

Nic Hamilton

Great stay at this hotel! Had a fantastic time with my husband and 2 x20ye old boys. Took snorkels, kayaks and catamaran out. Food excellent as were bar staff. Used gym every day, pool fab.

Allison Groves-Neal

I planned an engagement here on our vacation and Sophia was so kind and accommodating. She was always very responsive and had some really great ideas. We loved the food at the Sunset Restaurant, breakfast, lunch and dinner. And Kareen at the pool bar was a delight. The room was my favorite part. We stayed in an ocean view loft and when I say it was ocean front, it was! Couldn’t have dreamt of a better view. Rooms were clean as well. The pool was nice, clean, and refreshing. The only parts that could use improvement was the friendliness of some staff, and some things starting on the times as advertised. We would go back in a heartbeat!

S J

Loved our trip to Club Barbados. We had a large second floor room overlooking the gardens and pools. The only improvement we would like was to have more easily accessible plugs, they were all on the floor behind/under furniture. The service was great, really friendly and helpful. The only thing we didn't like was the constant use of plastic straws. We found the food really nice, well cooked and presented, with plenty of variety. The drinks kept flowing. Location was near ideal, walking distance to Holetown, no direct access to a sandy beach, only if you are prepared to walk across a 10 meter stretch of rocks in anything upto waist high water, but do that and you gain access to a beautiful quiet sandy beach with clear blue water. The rocky section did provide access to a lovely clear snorkeling area with a wide variety of fish and even eels and octopus. Anyone with mobility concerns may want to stick to the nice pools. This is a lovely place to visit, I would recommend this to anybody.

Janet

We are leaving today after 8 nights at The Club Barbados and we honestly cannot think of one negative to say about it. I’ve just read a previous review who said it felt like a holiday camp - i’m shocked because nothing could be further from the truth! The food is top class - we haven’t had a bad meal the whole holiday. Every single member of staff is so friendly and happy to chat with everyone. The bar and waiting staff work so hard and always have a smile and a chat. Thanks to waitress Vembe for rescuing my phone that I left at breakfast! The pool area is beautiful and chilled. The 2 pool guys are great! The gardens are well looked after and our room was perfect with a lovely big balcony. There is a lovely lady working in the little hotel shop - but because the door is shut it always looks closed so we never saw anyone but us go in! Its a shame the beach was washed away in the storm a couple of years ago - you wonder if it would be worth them dredging the sand to make a beach again as that would be the only thing we can possibly think of that would improve the hotel for beach-loving people. It didn’t matter to us! This hotel has a lovely laid-back Barbados vibe and we really can’t recommend it enough. We went for Afternoon Tea at Sandy Lane hotel next door - and while it was beautiful there, we couldn’t wait to get back to The Club Barbados!! We have had a lovely holiday.

Celeste

My stay at The Abidah hotel was nothing short of awesome. From Nikki at check-in who made sure our welcome mat was placed to the bartenders Rico and Kyle who made our drinks with love and other staff. The room was beautiful, jacuzzi was relaxing and the food was awesome from breakfast to dinner. I will definitely recommend The Abidah Hotel!

DEBORAH MAROTTA

We just returned from a 10 day stay and it was perfect. Rooms, food and employees were fantastic! No complaints from me. I certainly would recommend this place.

KELIS DANIEL

I had many issues within the resort, the first major issue was the broken air conditioner I reported it many times as my mother has asthma and nothing was done until the last night of our trip. I was ensured a refund for this issue but every time I call the manager is "never there". Expedia reached out as well and the manager is not there. How can you manage a resort yet you're never there. Another issue is the lady at the front desk the elderly lightskin one. She was very rude and likes to do things intentionally. She tried to charge us extra for a taxi ride which was not the same price we paid and she tried to make a lame excuse to justify herself. We signed up for the complimentary dining experience at the sister location and nobody ever came to pick us up. I did like the bartender and everything else at the resort was fine.

Rilwan Belo-Osagie

Whilst the hotel is nice in a good location, I found the service pretty poor. First of all when I arrived I was told that the hotel does not have porters to assist with luggage. In addition there were no trolleys. I had to carry my two suitcases and hand luggage by myself to the 4th floor. The hotel has one elevator. So if there is any fault with the elevator one has to walk up the stairs. A hotel of that size must have at least two elevators. Indeed, the elevator did have a fault yesterday and I had to walk up the stairs to the 4th floor. Today, when the room was cleaned the cleaner took the used towels away but forgot to replace them with clean towels. I had to call three times before someone eventually brought a clean set of towels, half an hour later. Lastly, at dinner earlier today, I ask for butter and it never arrived. The ladies in the dining room kept telling me it was coming but it never came. After 20 minutes I gave up. I doubt if I will ever stay in this hotel again.

angel gonzales

The staff here was amazing, they went above and beyond. The rooms were clean and with a beautiful ocean view.

Ttrock Childs

Girls trip! I had the best time at Waves Hotel & Spa! The resort is beautiful, peaceful, and just what I needed for a relaxing getaway. What really made the trip special was the incredible staff — especially Daron and Keveim. They were so friendly and helpful, and always made sure we were taken care of. Their energy was everything! The food was great, the drinks were flowing, and the beach views were unreal. Everything felt easy and comfortable the whole time I was there. Honestly, I didn’t want to leave! Definitely planning to come back. Highly recommend Waves if you’re looking for a chill, stress-free spot in Barbados with amazing vibes and even better people.

Triniti Galloway

We had the best experience at this resort. From the time we arrived to the time we departed, the staff was amazing, respectful and treated us like family. Jamar and Akeil took great care of us with the drinks. Daron and Kevin took great care of us at the desk with daily needs and planning excursions. We cannot wait to return to this resort. Thank you Waves for a lifetime of memories, see you soon!

J T

Went here as a couple for a getaway first time to the island honestly speaking I chose this resort based on availability for me to use my Marriott points. I was a bit hesitant in booking because there were so many reviews that were polar opposite of each other from people staying at the exact same timeframe and just literally opposite reviews, but I was able to book an oceanfront room, which I always like to do and so I decided to go for it and I can tell you I would love to give this place a five star but honestly, it’s not a five star resort it does however, have five star potential I would say a lot of the five star has to come with updating the resort. It definitely is a good shape order resort, great location. The beach is rather small, but that’s not the resort‘s fault and I would never be negative toward the resort and the staff on something south of control I know in speaking with some of the locals, they said the island with hotels on that particular side have been dealing with the erosion of the beach, but the beach that is there is nice. It does sometimes feel a little crowded because the chairs and tables are a little close. The other side of things with the four star versus five star is the beach service is a hit or miss some days it was great some days you literally had to look around to see if there was even anybody still there ever a few times I literally walked up to the hotel bar inside to get drinks and take back down so they need a little work there But the majority of the staff there and I think this is the key for me while I was there one of the sister properties, if I recall correctly, the name was the colony house, which was come to find out a non-all inclusive. They had their people there working along side of the staff employees for waves, and I can tell you with great certainty the employees that work for waves 10 out of 10 I’ve been to a lot of resorts. I’ve been to some that are way more expensive than this and those employees Literally will do whatever you ask as long as it’s in their ability the colony house employees on the other hand, sometimes acted like they could care less, whether they even acknowledged you whether it be out on the beach in hotel bar in the restaurant so a lot of the negative feedback that I would have toward the staff would only be pertaining to the staff that was there during my stay From the colony house staff members, and you can clearly see who they are because they have Colony House on their shirts, which is different from the staff employees for the waves. The resort is uniquely laid out it’s split so all of your ocean front rooms are gonna be on the waterside and then there’s a road that basically goes around the island you gotta cross over that road to go to the other side of the resort the pool over there is definitely nicer more of a resort style pool. There’s a small pool on the Beachfront side, but it’s the family pool, which was never had one person in there a few times that we went in there just to cool off on the beach a slight negative they only have two restaurants there the one that is on the beach side was really good. We ate there Seven out of eight nights that we were there and I have to tell you the food that we had was amazing that menu literally changes on the daily. They do have their normal dishes, but then they have a regular change up daily of I would say most of the entrées and I read reviews that the food was horrible and this and that I consider myself a foodie and I enjoyed everything that I had. I’m not gonna say that everything Was 10 out of 10 but presentation and overall quality and taste of the food I thought was great and as I said, I would consider myself a foodie so take that for what it is the Indian restaurant across the road we went there the one night it was really good, but that menu does not change so we did go there the one night, but we never went back because we felt like we had what we wanted to try the first time we went and there was no need to go back The spa I thought was really good as well! Go check it out!

Julia McDowell

We had an awesome stay at Waves Hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, the rooms were spotless, and the pools were beautifully maintained. Their service was top-notch from start to finish. The food exceeded our expectations—especially the new onsite Indian restaurant, which was absolutely delicious. One great perk is that you also have access to the restaurants at nearby Marriott properties, though we didn’t take advantage of that this time since we enjoyed Waves so much. The beach area is on the smaller side, which didn’t bother us, but if you’re looking for a large, sprawling beach, this might not be the best fit. Two small pieces of feedback: the beach towels could use an upgrade (and were occasionally subbed out with regular bath towels), and a bit of music at the pool or beach would really enhance the vibe. Overall, we loved our stay and would absolutely come back!

Sharon M

This is a wonderful place to stay. Everyone who works here is very friendly. The food is very, very good especially for an all inclusive. I probably would not bring children but as an adult only resort, I highly recommend. If you are looking for a relaxing place to unwind, with a beautiful pool, nice beach, great service and food, Waves is for you.

Paul Brown

Absolutely outstanding experience! From the moment I arrived, I was met by the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered—some even greeted me with a warm “hello” as they passed on their way to work. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they were doing, which created a really positive and welcoming atmosphere. I visited for breakfast and was blown away. The food was immaculate, beautifully presented, and constantly refreshed as items were taken. Every request we had was handled quickly and with a smile, and when we asked for extras, they were provided without hesitation. The meal itself was superb, and the surroundings were equally lovely—calm, clean, and relaxing. This was one of the most enjoyable breakfast outings I’ve had in a long time. I would highly recommend it and definitely plan to visit again!

Alessandra

Excellent hotel. Staff are so friendly and genuine always accommodating and kind. Food is very taste and well presented many choices from a la carte menu freshly prepared. Room was cleaned every day and always brought up whatever extra we asked( coffee, water etc) they do activities and water sports. The beach is beautiful and the water so clear that you can see the fish even without the mask . They always bring cold towels and cold snack while people sunbathe. Excellent in every way. Brilliant staff, barman, waitresses, chef, cleaners... all of them but Chantel really makes the difference🙂

paul harris

Lovely boutique hotel. First the downside No beach Current arrangements for boarding the water taxi are dangerous. Dine around includes lunch only at waves. Unless you pay for your own transport of an evening. Room included a small lounge, bedroom with ensuite. All good but a shortage of plug sockets. We were in a ground floor, just a hop, skip and a jump to the pool, bar and restaurant. Perfect location. Pool - very nice, plenty of sunbeds and bar and restaurant service from your lounger. Bar - great service with all your usual favourites. Restaurant - at the start of our trip all meals were cooked to order. As the week progressed buffet meals were introduced for all three sittings. Personal preference is cooked to order. Water activities - snorkeling, paddle boards, hobby cat, and water taxi to waves included. Staff are very attentive and soon get to know you. There are a few bars and restaurants within walking distance. Must do - wreck and turtle snorkeling

Damien Robinson

Amenities are a little light but the overall stay was excellent. Staff Was friendly and accommodating.

Jean Carlos Montilla Hidalgo

This splendid hotel captivates with its unparalleled excellence, where the devoted employees extend a level of service that goes beyond expectations. The opulent rooms, adorned with elegance, and the exquisite culinary creations elevate the experience to sheer delight. The pool area, a haven of tranquility, adds an enchanting touch, ensuring a truly magnificent stay.

Jordan Brandel

We had the most amazing honeymoon in Barbados! Sandals made everything so easy and stress-free from the moment we arrived. Our butlers Shenice, Denise, and Nicola were incredible—so kind, attentive, and always checking in to see if we needed anything. Every member of the staff was friendly and helpful, creating such a welcoming atmosphere. The resort was also beautiful. We are so sad to leave. Our driver to the airport, Roger, was especially entertaining and made the ride so enjoyable. Overall, it was truly the best time, and we absolutely cannot wait to go back!

Ricky Duncan

My wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at Sandals Barbados. I booked the candle light dinner on the beach. The only negative part was my wife’s prime rib was not cooked to her satisfaction. The butler had 3 tables he had to take care of that night, so it wasn’t his fault. He did offer to send it back, but we had already waited a while and didn’t want to wait any longer. Overall, we had an amazing time and we enjoyed it immensely!

Brice Tomlinson

Fantastic experience, 2nd sandals I've been to but best yet. Staff here are all friendly, helpful, clean rooms, good events, great food, and great drinks. I couldn't say enough about this particular resort. Lots to eat as both resorts are side by side, I believe the only one like this in their whole system. I have dairy allergy, and they've been super accommodating. But really what makes this 5 star are the staff, literally every single human here working smiles, says hello, asks if you need anything, is willing to drop what they're doing to just simply direct you somewhere if needed.

Eric Stitt

Once we arrive, the concierge was pleasant and helpful. When we made our dinner reservations (Camille) was very helpful. When they took us to our room, the room was an oceanfront room, but the trees blocked the view of the ocean. Our room was clean but it needs to be refreshed. Now, the not so good parts of our experience. Our experience eating at several restaurants was not good. The food (main entree) took an hour to get to our table and the food was just warm. This happened during breakfast and dinner. Then on Thurday night, the water was off - No water until later that evening without warnings. When you pay for a Sandals Resort experience, you expect the best service. I felt like you paid for a Great Experience, but you only got a mediocre results. Many people here are saying the same about the experience here. The only reason I came back to experience Sandals because of the Great Experience we had in St. Lucia (Halcyon Beach). The staff, food and service was amazing.

Courtney Lowery

I can't even begin to describe my experience at Sandals Royal and Sandals Barbados. The entire crew at both resorts are absolutely incredible! I have never experienced such amazing service. Every single person we ran into was so accommodating and helpful. No one ever let you stand around wondering where you were going, someone was always there to lead the way and accommodate you every step of the way. The bartenders, waitstaff, concierge staff, photo staff always went out of their way to help and put a smile on your face. Also, every single person was so incredibly friendly! The Piano Bar bartenders and piano player were hands down my favorite people ever! AMAZING SERVICE!! The hotel manager even reached out directly in the Gina app! Love love love this place and will be back! Well done to every single person who works at these resorts!! Also, do a Captain Larry tour! Chris, Aka Mr. Nice Guy was an amazing tour guide and he 💯 lives up to his name!

Marissa Vega

We just got back from our stay at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion and let me just say we never wanted to leave!! The food, the beach, the atmosphere, everything was top notch. Ryan down at the beach club was phenomenal, we are going to miss his smiling face! And Tia went above and beyond for us, she was amazing! We are telling everyone they need to go, you will not be disappointed!!!

Dawn Fabean

Hotel is located on the west side of the island which favors calm waters with the hotel having direct beach access which was really great. Rooms are very spacious but could use a little upgrading, except for the bed which was the best nights sleep I've had. The property could use some maintenance and upgrading as well. I was disappointed that one of the restaurants closed for dinner without prior notification to the guests which limited menu availability and one restaurant available to eat on property. Luckily there are several excellent restaurants within walking and driving distance. The pool is small but accommodates the hotel nicely. Security around the hotel is also noticeable which was nice to see. Taxis and drivers are available at the hotel whenever you need which is convenient. Staff is very pleasant and helpful with excursions and dinner reservations as needed.

Rosanna Coppola

The Fairmont Barbados is on a beautiful beach and location is great for a tranquil vacation. The hotel is pretty with pink walls and pretty fountains and landscape. The landscaping needs cleaning and some plants were dry but overall it was nice. At night it’s pretty with all the lighting. The nightly sunset views from the bar restaurant are gorgeous and they have live music. The food at the hotel is not the best. It’s ok tasting. For the prices charged (specially the $175 lunch buffet) the food is not that good. The service is also OK. Some staff are great and we looked around for the special staff that we knew would assist best. The rest of the staff definitely need some “Fairmont corporate training”. Overall the rooms were very pretty. We had the bottom floor upgrade room with a little balcony. I am not sure how the upstairs rooms look. Our balcony bottom floor was nice and very clean and nicely decorated and updated bathroom. The fridge did not work. They gave us free waters all the time and I really appreciated that. The balcony does not open to the beach. Would be great if you could just walk out your balcony to the beach. You have to go around the resort to the back in order to access the beach. The breakfast food was pretty good. A lot of fruits and hot plates. The drinks were pretty good overall. Some staff bring them out to the beach but you have to hunt them down for that to happen. Overall, if I came back to Barbados, I would stay at the Fairmont again but with adjusted expectations.

mario smuglovsky

The hotel was very dated and does not justify a 5 star rating nor the associated pricing. My suggestion is spend a few extra dollars and stay in Sandy Lane. We went to that property and you can see the difference immediately. Unfortunately, the Fairmont needs a lot of updating and the staff has to be begged to provide service. It seems like they don’t want to be there or perhaps underpaid and lack training in hospitality. Lastly, the food quality is poor and the prices are not commensurate to the quality.

Leticia Laurenti

Not the 5-Star Experience I Expected I don’t typically write reviews, and I’m not a demanding traveler by any means—I’m actually very considerate and kind to hospitality staff. That said, my experience at the Fairmont Barbados did not meet the expectations of a five-star resort. While the property itself has charm and potential, there are several areas that left me disappointed. Most notably, the attitude of the staff was disheartening. On multiple occasions, the service felt indifferent at best, and at worst, as though the employees were unhappy to be there. There was a noticeable lack of warmth and attentiveness, which really impacted the overall experience. One especially unpleasant encounter was with a beach server named Jason, who was rude and dismissive—definitely not the kind of interaction you expect while on vacation. The butler service was a bright spot and helped bring a sense of ease to our stay. But beyond that, we often felt on our own. Service at the restaurants and bars was very slow, and more than once we had to walk up to the bar to retrieve our own drinks. Even when staff saw us doing this, there was no acknowledgment or apology. The hotel itself could benefit from some upgrades and renovations. Our lanai area, while lovely in concept, lacked privacy, with employees and guests regularly passing by and having conversations within earshot—and view—of our room. The beachfront seating directly outside the room was a nice touch, but beach access was awkward and not as seamless as you’d hope. My main concern, however, was the overall treatment we received. At a resort of this caliber, guests should feel cared for and valued. Unfortunately, we did not. I hope the hotel considers additional staff training in hospitality and guest relations, because the service experience is what truly defines a luxury stay—and in this case, it fell short.

Steph Smith

This was our second visit to Coral Reef Club and it didn’t disappoint. The room was a beautiful sea view / garden room and was immaculately clean with fresh towels and iced water daily. The food is outstanding, from breakfast to lunch, late morning sorbet and beach drinks to evening dinner and cocktails. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the beach waiters are super hardworking and friendly. There is a well equipped gym and tennis coaching which we enjoyed, together with evening musicians/singers which were lovely on the evenings we dined in the hotel. The grounds are beautiful and every member of staff had a smile and hello for you throughout our stay. We cannot wait to return to one of favourite places to visit. Thank you everyone at the hotel for making our stay so special.

Beyond Grape

The Coral Reef Club is a small slice of paradise along the stunning west coast of Barbados. You notice the extreme attention to detail and the rooms are uniquely placed throughout the lovely grounds. One particular delight is the bar and restaurant which is ideally located and provides top caliber food and service with languid sea breezes and a stunning view. The spa is another immaculate realm and has ample spaces to relax, a nice pool, and the treatments are in well-appointed rooms. The esthetician and masseurs take care to tailor the treatments. You always feel your best at this gracious property.

Maricris Reantaso

Resort is lovely overall. Most comfortable room with a quiet balcony albeit a bit dated. Nice quiet location but a bit of a walk to Holetown. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Housekeeping service for my room was impeccable. Although at times at the bar it took awhile to get any attention and at one point even forgot my order. Both times happened around the 5pm hour so maybe it’s during staff turnover or prep for dinner service. Rules say you cannot reserve the beach chairs but people do it anyway. By 8am there are books on almost all the chairs. Rules also say items will be removed from chairs reserved but not occupied for 2 hours. Some beach butlers will do it but some won’t. I personally witnessed a pair of chairs unoccupied and not even used at all for most of the day until about 3pm. When the couple arrived, they were attended to a lot. At another day, a butler gave a pair of chairs to an elderly couple only for it to be taken away by a different butler telling them it was already reserved. Seems obvious the beach butlers play favourites. Clientele geared more towards the elderly so if you want a slightly less older scene with more establishments around the resort then suggest going elsewhere.

Maddy

We had a great stay overall – the room was super comfortable, always spotless, and cleaned really well with fresh towels and water refilled twice a day, which we really appreciated. Food quality was excellent. However, the service around the bar area during the day - lunch time- left a bitter taste. My husband and I noticed we were often treated differently compared to other guests. We constantly had to flag down staff just to get a menu, and a few times the waitresses seemed to ignore us completely. On one occasion, I sat for 30 minutes without anyone coming over, while others who arrived later were attended to straight away. I ended up going to the bar myself just to place an order – not a big deal in itself, but it felt unfair given the clear difference in how others were treated. It’s a shame, because aside from that, the rest of the staff were kind and helpful.

Eleanor Elliott

I have recently spent 12 days at the Coral Reef Club and I just had to let you know how utterly wonderful everything was. All the staff – without exception – were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was first class and all in all my stay was just what I needed! My room, Banyan, could perhaps do with a slight re-fresh, but that is the only (slight) negative that I experienced. So I will definitely be back! Thank you everyone for making my solo stay so wonderful!

Adriane Murdock

We had an amazing stay at Sandals Royal Barbados! The room was clean and spacious, housekeeping was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly everywhere we went. We loved the variety of bars and cocktails, and the entertainment in the evenings was a fun way to wind down. The spa was top-notch, the restaurants were fantastic, and the gift shops had great selections. Booking a tour through the resort was easy and seamless. Every part of our experience was smooth, relaxing, and memorable. Can’t wait to come back!

Daine Patton

My wife and I just had an amazing time on our Anniversary trip to this resort. The views and accomodations were excellent. The staff were all friendly and helpful. They were so polite and the spa was amazing. The pools were clean and relaxing and all the activities they offered were so fun. We are definitely looking forward to visiting other Sandals resorts.

Crystal Fallon

very beautiful resort. Our room was oceanfront and was nice and spacious. The food was amazing at all the restaurants Service was a bit slow though. we had a few problems with our stay such as a telephone not working in a toilet not working at first. We spoke to Dexter the manager and he was very helpful taking care of the issue promptly. I highly recommend this resort if you'd like all inclusive stays as the food was phenomenal and the staff are also very kind.

Jon

As with all my reviews I compare them against my expectations as set by the price and what the place promises before I arrive. In this case for Sandals they pitch as an ultra all inclusive and pricing is considerably more than an average all inclusive so I expected just that. This review is pretty lengthy so here's a summary for those that don't have the time. If you have already booked this resort you are still going to have a good time. There are a few niggles and if you have been to other Sandals resorts, i'm not sure this one is quite up to the same quality of the others, but all in all the staff are friendly, the food was mostly great and we still enjoyed it. Many of the niggles I had will not apply to Butler Level guests. For those with more time here are some of the facts from our experience: Arrival As Club Level guests (not Butler), we received a warm group welcome in the lounge. Our room wasn’t ready as we arrived early, but the concierge kindly took us to lunch at the Jerk Shack. We were disappointed by the lack of Sandals Loyalty recognition—no welcome pack, no invitation to the loyalty dinner, and we only learned on the last day that member discounts applied to photos and shop purchases. Be sure to mention your membership upfront when spending ANY money on resort. Room Our room in building 11 was spacious, clean, and nicely decorated with a good-sized bathroom. Housekeeping was mostly fine, but sheets weren’t changed for the first 4–5 days until we asked, and replenishment of coffee, towels, etc., was inconsistent. Cleaning seemed to happen late each day. Turndown service was offered just four times in our 12-night stay. Minor issues included a phone mislinked to another room and a bathroom door that wouldn’t stay shut—nothing major but not expected for luxury all inclusive. Food / Restaurants Food was generally good. Butch’s, Dino’s Pizza, and Kimono’s were highlights. Portion sizes have shrunk to reduce waste, but you only realise this when meals arrive—sometimes mains were smaller than starters, though staff were happy to offer extras. Restaurant bookings were frustrating; the earliest we could book was nearly a week in, which would be tough on shorter stays. Service at the British pub was great under one staff member, but it declined once he left, with long waits and missed orders. Staff were friendly throughout, though interactions felt scripted. We waited daily at non-bookable restaurants—often up to an hour—despite empty tables not being cleared in time. It felt like the resort was over capacity for its facilities. On the bright side, Azisa at the doughnut and coffee shop was fantastic—friendly and remembered our orders. Pools The pools were clean and well-kept, with attentive staff and decent drinks. Loungers were padded and comfy—but hard to find. On three mornings we couldn’t get a shaded spot, even by 8:10 a.m. Sandals really needs more loungers and umbrellas to match guest numbers. Pool floats were almost nonexistent—just three total—mostly monopolised by swim-up guests. Poolside drink service was poor until our final days, when a standout staff member, Shermano, provided excellent service at the quiet pool. He was friendly and made a great Bob Marley cocktail—others could take note. Entertainment Entertainment was enjoyable with fun daytime activities at the main pool. However, it was repetitive—expect the same shows and games in week two as in week one. Beach The beach had soft white sand and plenty of available loungers. Unfortunately, the sea was red-flagged most days. The breakwaters made things worse by trapping seaweed and creating choppy conditions. Swimming wasn’t pleasant, and the water wasn't clear. For a better beach, Carlisle Bay was beautiful and worth a visit. Overall I felt there were not enough staff / facilities to meet the number of guests at the resort. I don't think this is a bad resort I just don't think it had the Luxury level that i expected and have had at other Sandals resorts. Frustratingly a lot of this is fixable if Sandals invest just a small amount!

Matt R

We found the resort to be very gay-friendly, so would encourage any members of the LGBTQ+ community to visit. We had such a wonderful stay and have to give a huge thank you to our Butlers - Latoya, Nadia and Shameka - for making our stay extra special. They sorted all our dinner reservations for us, walked us to the restaurants at night, reserved our favourite spot by the pool, brought us over surprise drinks throughout the day and delivered lunch to our sun loungers. They would often leave little surprises for us to go back to the room to - such as a cheese plate and a drawn bath with champagne on ice. The resort is huge and the number of food options is incredible - every meal we had was delicious, but I would particular shout out to Bombay (the Indian restaurant) and Chi (the pan-Asian restaurant). The spa was lovely too and we had very relaxing massages and facials. The rooms were spotless and the layout was great because the bathroom felt private (unlike other hotels we’ve stayed at that can feel too exposed). Our room had a tranquility soak tub on the balcony too, which was the epitome of luxury! Next time we will pay extra for private transfers because we didn’t like the mini-buses that shuttled people to and from the airport. The only part I wouldn’t recommend is doing the Rum Historical Tour through “Island Routes” - it was boring and far too much time was spent in the car. We felt like it was a waste of money. We have already booked to come again next year at their on-site Travel and Loyalty section where you can bag yourself a really good deal!

alex pattee

This is a special find if you are looking for luxury, amazing food, and the best staff I have every encountered. The entire island is filled with caring kind people, but the staff here goes above and beyond. We were here for 5 days, and every meal, drink, question, or encounter was positive. Andrew is the funny and keeps you smiling! Wade and Devere are amazing bartenders and will make you the best drinks in the world. They are serious about their drinks and I promise they can make a drink for any occasion. Nice job gentlemen. Pat can make you the most amazing omelet and they are even better when she is singing (she has a beautiful voice). Kwise is has mastered the art of taking care of people! Sophia, Mark, Rico and Anthony were amazing servers (there were plenty of servers, but we were served by these amazing people). We broke a glass one night and Antwan was like a ninja cleaning up quickly with a smile on his face!

Angela Baker

We stayed at The House, in June/early July 2025 for 10 nights and it was exactly the serene, boutique escape we’d hoped for. The resort is small but luxuriously curated, laid‑back elegance with champagne breakfasts, sunset canapés and plush loungers right by the sea. Our Ocean View Junior Suite had the most amazing king-sized bed, modern bathroom, minibar, coffee machine (we also asked for a kettle), iron & board, lots of power outlets and USB/C adapter, as well as a private balcony with wow‑worthy views. The room was spotless and housekeeping offered a thoughtful with a turn down service, ample towels and toiletries. . Food and drinks? Simply amazing. We loved the à‑la‑carte meals, especially the Saturday lunch BBQ, and all‑day bar access with delicious cocktails, especially the Veranda! Although the storm damage has reduced the size of the beach there is still ample room for guests and more than enough sunbeds - no early owning towel run needed. Beach towels are freely available as well as sunbed drinks service, cold towels, fruit and treats. The sea itself was just perfect - take or hire snorkels & enjoy the abundant marine life just steps from the shore - and although entry to the sea immediately in front of the hotel is a little stoney, walk 30 seconds to the right for a sandy walk-in! Activities were plentiful yet low‑key: yoga, paddle‑boarding, small catamaran, spa treatments and the included 30‑minute jet‑lag massage. We also snagged a spot on the water taxi to check out the sister property, Waves, for a buffet lunch. The Treasure Beach hotel, just a 3 minute walk away, houses the gym we used and is the place to grab a book too. But it’s the staff who truly set this place apart - genuine, warm, attentive, and full of humour. We wont ‘shout-out’ anyone (for fear of missing someone) because they were all amazing & made us feel right at home. We haven’t seen the hotel before the refurbishment so can’t compare, however I will say its modern, stylish and comfortable, and Panda the cat is still here! There isn’t a lot to do in the immediate area however use a yellow bus ($3.50) & ride with the locals to Holetown, or visit Oistins on a Friday evening using the transfer organised by the hotel (pre-book). We pre-booked a tour at Mount Gay rum distillery - worth a visit and you’ll get to see the island on the way too. Rating: 5 / 5 – We plan to return soon.

John Horton

Phenomenal place with extraordinary staff! We have been MANY places, and generally have "been there done that, what's next?"....but The House and Barbados may be on our..."we really ought to do that again" list!

KIMBERLY LANDERS

My husband and I stayed at this resort for our Anniversary. We were very disappointed in the customer service. They gave us a room that did not lock. Only the first door locked not the second door that’s used to enter the room. We had to push furniture up against the door to feel safe the first night because no one could help us. The next day we communicated with them about our door not locking so they assured us it would be fixed. My husband and I went back to our room after being provided a different key. The door was already unlocked so we assumed the key was working. We left back out for awhile and upon entering our room the second door did not lock. We made CS aware and they again told us they had it fixed. Well my husband seen the staff climb over the balcony and went in thru the patio door to unlock the door so we could enter our room. Once again no one was available to fix the lock. Again we had to push furniture up to the door to feel safe. Next issue the room had a smell. It reminded me of a sewer smell. We asked staff if we could change rooms and they told us the resort was sold out. So we was forced to stay in that room with sewer smell. Lastly, we scheduled a massage a week before arrival. When we went down to the spa no one was there. We waited there almost an hour an no one showed. They finally told us the lady who works in the spa called in. I asked why weren’t notified instead of wasting an hour of our day sitting here. No one had an answer for us. Our Anniversary trip was ruined. Not to mention the amount of money spent to get to Barbados

Dhwani Rajvaidya

I am incredibly disappointed with the management of the Elegant chain . We had a confirmed booking at Waves Barbados, but they changed our hotel last minute, offering us their sister property, The Coral then The House etc. This was extremely inconvenient and caused a lot of stress as we had planned everything around staying at Waves. To make matters worse, communication was dreadful. They took ages to reply to our emails, leaving us in the dark and anxious about our accommodation. This level of service is unacceptable, especially given the reputation and cost of staying at such an establishment. I sincerely hope our stay improves, but this has left a very bad taste in our mouths. Avoid if you want a hassle-free vacation.