Rating7.8Adults Only
Rating8.8Adults Only
Rating8.6Adults OnlyComplimentary PADI-certified scuba diving is one of the most distinctive inclusions in the Sandals portfolio — multiple dives per day at no extra charge. The bowling alley at Royal Barbados (accessible via Stay at 1, Play at 2) is a unique option. Water sports are extensive. Golf at Barbados Golf Club is available.
Central resort pool with bar service.
Quieter pool area. Good alternative when the main pool is busy.
The most distinctive pool feature at Sandals Barbados — a flowing river pool that connects through sections of the property. Swim-up suites connect directly to this system. Unique in the Sandals portfolio.
Accessible to all guests. The rooftop pool at Royal Barbados is a Sandals first — elevated position with views over the surrounding area. Worth visiting at least once.
Glass-sided infinity pool at Royal Barbados. Views from inside the pool facing outward are distinctive.
River pool at the Royal Barbados side of the combined property.
The main beach at Sandals Barbados. Good sand quality but can have rough surf depending on conditions — more exposed than the beaches at some Royal Barbados properties. On calm days it's excellent; on high-surf days, ocean swimming may be limited. Full beach service.
Beach adjacent to Sandals Royal Barbados, accessible to all guests. Generally calmer than Dover Beach and worth using when Dover has strong surf.
Gear provided. Barbados has good reef snorkeling — the east coast is particularly notable but requires an excursion.
Kayaks available from the beach.
Stand-up paddleboards available.
Hobie cat sailing included. Wind conditions in Barbados are often good for sailing.
Equipment and instruction available. Barbados is one of the best windsurfing destinations in the Caribbean.
Available when ocean conditions allow.
Complimentary PADI-certified scuba diving is the single most distinctive activity inclusion at Sandals properties. Multiple dives per day, equipment included, no extra charge. Barbados has excellent diving on its west and south coasts.
Regular boat tours over the reef. Good for guests who want to see underwater life without scuba.
Organized pool volleyball in the Crystal Lagoon area.
Courts on-site.
Courts on Dover Beach.
Courts available.
Four-lane bowling alley at Sandals Royal Barbados — a Caribbean first when it opened in 2017. Accessible to all guests.
Full gym included.
Yoga, aerobics, and other classes included.
Live entertainment every evening.
Regular Barbadian music including steel pan — genuinely local entertainment.
Weekly themed events.
Wireless headphone dance events. Popular with guests who want to dance without disturbing others.
Evening piano bar and karaoke sessions.
Full PADI certification courses available at no extra charge.
One-on-one training. Extra charge.
Sandals' excursion program for off-property tours around Barbados.
Transfers and green fees arranged through the concierge. Extra charge.
Atlantis submarine tours operate from Bridgetown. Bookable through the concierge.
