Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.8
8.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
289
222
Restaurants
9
21
Pools
5
11
Year Opened
2017
2017
Year Renovated
2025
2021
Features
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Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection 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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Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
22
26
Included
21
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
11
12
Suite Categories
11
12
Activities Comparison
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Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
27
24
Included
25
18
Extra Charge
2
6
Pros & Cons
Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Smugglers Cove is genuinely calm — much better swimming conditions than the Atlantic-facing beaches of northern Saint Lucia
Dorado Seafood & Grill is one of the few all-inclusive restaurants that meaningfully uses the local catch — Saint Lucia's fresh fish is worth seeking out
Casino del Mar on-site provides an evening option that neither Sandals property nearby offers
The Pitons, Sulphur Springs, and waterfall excursions from this location are among the best island experiences in the Caribbean — budget at least one day off-property
Cons
The resort has terrain variation — stairs and slopes between sections can be tiring for guests with mobility concerns or families with strollers
Some rooms are farther from the beach than the resort map suggests — ask specifically about beach proximity at booking
Renovations running August through December 2025 may affect some areas of the property during that period
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 Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Royalton Saint Lucia, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort offers more activities.
