DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
277
222
Restaurants
5
21
Pools
2
11
Year Opened
2020
2017
Year Renovated
2020
2021
Features
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
9
26
Included
6
26
Extra Charge
3
0
Room Comparison
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
14
12
Suite Categories
1
12
Activities Comparison
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
18
24
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
4
6
Pros & Cons
DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Torba Bay location is meaningfully calmer than central Bodrum hotel strips — quieter water and less boat traffic on the beach.
Three tennis courts means almost no waiting, unlike single-court properties.
Kids' Club runs until 8:30pm — gives parents a genuine window for the à la carte dinner experience.
On-site hammam is included in the rate — rare for this price tier.
Blue Flag beach certification means water quality is independently monitored annually.
Cons
Standard room sizes start at 25 m² — genuinely small, especially with luggage for a 7+ night stay.
Both à la carte restaurants seat only 35 guests — if you miss booking on day one, you may not get a reservation.
Cocktail quality at the poolside bar is inconsistent; local spirits are the default and mixed drink execution varies.
The Sunset Lounge and disco run noise until around 11pm — rooms on the entertainment-facing side of the property are affected.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while DoubleTree by Hilton Bodrum Isil Club Ultra All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
