The resort offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere for guests.
Staff consistently receives high praise for being friendly, helpful, accommodating, and hardworking.
Its prime location is right on Caleta de Fuste beach, near the marina and close to the town center, ideal for exploring the island.
The resort provides a wide variety of facilities, including multiple swimming pools, a kids' club, a well-equipped gym, and various sports options.
Many guests appreciate the spacious, modern, and comfortable rooms and bungalows, with some enjoying great sea views or practical walk-in showers.
The overall cleanliness and well-maintained appearance of the resort are frequently mentioned.
Convenient late check-out facilities, such as luggage storage and showers, are available for guests with late flights.
The Royal Level offers highly praised benefits like outstanding service, top-notch food quality, and exclusive pools.
Cons
A recurring concern is the inconsistent and often poor quality of food in the main buffet restaurant, described as repetitive, industrial, or lacking variety.
The quality of all-inclusive drinks is a frequent complaint, with some guests calling them 'terrible'.
Rooms and bungalows often receive criticism for maintenance issues, including deteriorated furniture, broken mirrors, rusted lights, or dirty blinds.
Beds are frequently uncomfortable, with twin beds often pushed together that separate easily.
Noise from evening entertainment, particularly in areas like the 'Dulux area', has been reported as disruptive to sleep.
Bungalows often lack essential kitchen amenities such as minimal cutlery, dish soap, sponges, or tea towels.
Some guests have noted superficial room cleaning, leading them to clean floors themselves.
A safety concern was raised regarding a child wandering off from the Baby Club due to insufficient supervision.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
Extensive dining variety with 20-21 restaurants across two resorts due to 'Stay at One, Play at Two' access.
Multiple unique pools, including a beachfront infinity pool and the Caribbean's first rooftop infinity pool and bar.
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Barceló Fuerteventura Castillo offers more activities.
