Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
Our Rating
8.2
7.8
Star Rating
5.0
4.0
Room Count
222
104
Restaurants
21
3
Pools
11
3
Year Opened
2017
2025
Year Renovated
2021
2014
Features
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
Total Venues
26
7
Included
26
6
Extra Charge
0
1
Room Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
Room Categories
12
8
Suite Categories
12
5
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
Total Activities
24
25
Included
18
19
Extra Charge
6
6
Pros & Cons
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
The scale of the combined Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados property means it's a larger, more crowded operation than quieter Sandals resorts
Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort
Pros
Water skiing and tubing are complimentary — an unusual included motorized water sports program that most Barbados all-inclusives don't offer.
Paynes Bay is one of the best swimming beaches in the Caribbean — calm, clear, and consistently rated among Barbados' finest stretches.
The Dine Around program at sister properties meaningfully expands the dining rotation on longer stays.
101-room intimate scale means no mega-resort crowd dynamics — staff attention per guest is proportionally higher.
Cons
The resort is under full renovation and reopening in 2025–2026 — confirm current operational status before booking.
The 25–35 minute airport transfer is average for the Platinum West Coast but longer than south coast properties.
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort offers more activities.
