The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Our Rating
8.2
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
222
406
Restaurants
21
9
Pools
11
3
Year Opened
2017
2022
Year Renovated
2021
2024
Features
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Total Venues
26
18
Included
26
18
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Room Categories
12
6
Suite Categories
12
5
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Total Activities
24
29
Included
18
20
Extra Charge
6
9
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
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Pros
Playa Conchal's calm, swimmable conditions with unique shell-sand are genuinely rare on the Pacific coast — better beach conditions than most Costa Rica all-inclusives
Two functionally different resort tiers (Westin Club adults-only and Family Club) create meaningfully distinct experiences within the same property
Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course on-site is among the better all-inclusive-adjacent golf facilities in Central America
The Reserva Conchal nature reserve integrated into the 2,400-acre property allows wildlife access (monkeys, birds, iguanas) without leaving the resort
Cons
Restaurant reservation access is the primary frustration — popular a la carte venues (Bamboo, Manglar, La Sabana) fill immediately and guests on 2-3 night stays often can't access them at desirable times
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa offers more activities.
The 2,400-acre scale and shuttle dependency creates friction — every activity change involves either a long walk in Guanacaste heat or waiting for a shuttle
Wi-Fi connectivity is inconsistent across the property, particularly in outlying room buildings
Golf green fees are extra cost — the marquee athletic amenity isn't included, which catches some guests off guard given the resort's golf identity
