I never did get to use a Hobiecat. Kevin and Shakira in the piano bar. Marlon at the Dive Shop for our SNUBA excursion was top notch. - Overall: If you are looking for perfection for every minute of your day or every interaction on resort, you will likely be disappointed. Room types may vary. Your review is greatly appreciated, and we do hope that we will be welcoming you back to one of our resorts in the future! I refused. Our experience and interactions with employees overall, from servers in restaurants, bartenders, grounds keepers, the front desk, concierge and housekeeping was very positive and that was very much appreciated. No explanation was offered. The hobie cats were available to go out most days. Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Sandals Barbados. If you are in the mood to relax and go with the flow, you will have a wonderful time! The hobie cats were available to go out most days. It appeared that if you pay for the butler service with your room your odds are significantly higher. ), but wandered back to Heart & Sol one day and should have done so earlier to be able to eat there more often. Sun beds were readily available, but get there before 8 if you want a special place. He managed to go from Shaggy to Billy Joel via Queen and Elton John. - Restaurants/Food/Service We had read about atrociously slow service in online reviews before we came. When we did call, it made no difference what we asked, we were put on hold. Yes there were many guests but its spread over such a large area that you dont notice. What are some restaurants close to Sandals Barbados? When we did call, it made no difference what we asked, we were put on hold. I suspect that if you want specific sunbeds at the Infinity pool on the Royal side, you may want to get up a bit earlier. Special mention to the following staff for making our time at their restaurant or bar more special due to interesting conversation and lovely service: - Ranisha at Chi. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details. Both Greenhouse and Heart & Sol are excellent new additions! When we did call, it made no difference what we asked, we were put on hold. The discussion to leave early was the assurance from both of them we could get a credit for 4 nights on a future stay, the manager even said she would extend it out 18 months. Drinks were all premium brands. See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. Sandals did provide a $200 credit for our inconvenience. We needed a getaway, we've really enjoyed the combined properties in Barbados before, so decided to come back. Does Sandals Barbados offer any business services? There are more places to choose from in the, Frequently Asked Questions about Sandals Barbados. We ended up coming back as we had four trips cancelled to due to Covid (three by government decree and one by the airline cancelling its service to another island we were booked at). See more questions & answers about this hotel from the Tripadvisor community. Couple specific shout outs To the scuba dive team! The Sandals Barbados resort is lovely with perfectly manicured grounds and plenty of restaurants and bars. The seas and winds were strong most of the time we were there. And with more inclusions than anywhere else on Barbados, your worry-free holiday begins the moment you land on the island. Does Sandals Barbados have airport transportation? Thank you so much for your kind comments and for such great feedback, as this is exactly what we love to hear! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Learn how to kayak, scuba dive or snorkel in azure blue waters. Book Sandals Barbados, St. Lawrence Gap on Tripadvisor: See 5,509 traveller reviews, 6,534 candid photos, and great deals for Sandals Barbados, ranked #9 of 12 hotels in St. Lawrence Gap and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast. Free shuttle exchange privileges with Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados, guests enjoy access to even more luxurious amenities and a total of 20 Five Star Global GourmetTM options to choose from. Everyone was engaging and hospitable including housekeeping staff, night managers, wait staff. Trisha at Loyalty and Travel was exceptional with providing information to book our next Sandals vacation. Though I wish I had recorded more, these are some standouts: David the Maitre d' at Butches Steak House, Bukkiah (Food and Beverage at Neptune's - he is a consummate professional), Philip (boat captain) and Nathan (diver), Diana from (housekeeping), Sagine (wait staff at Butches Royal), Hakeem (waitstaff at Porto Fino). He was extremely patient and was willing to work with our comfort level. Our room was good size with a nice balcony overlooking the Cafe' de Paris. I should note that we are not super early risers and would typically put towels and a book on the sunbeds between 730 and 8am and then go to breakfast. Our room was centrally located that provided quick access to both the old and new sides. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. The whole trip has been great! - The Beach There was a lot of seaweed in 2018. Stacey at La Parisienne always provided excellent service. There was no requirement to wear masks while otherwise outside, at a pool bar etc. We are so glad that we did as the trip was wonderful! Does Sandals Barbados have an airport shuttle? A staffing issue perhaps? After dinner was often spent at the Merry Monkey. It used to be a great experience, but apparently greed has ruined it. Many new dining experiences to choose from. Twenty nine degrees and sunny every day, whats not to like? Free shuttle exchange privileges with Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados, guests enjoy access to even more luxurious amenities and a total of 20 Five Star Global GourmetTM options to choose from. We ate lunch most days at either the Mariner or at Neptune's (fish sandwiches at both are really nice! Sun beds were readily available, but get there before 8 if you want a special place. Sandals did provide a $200 credit for our inconvenience. Does Sandals Barbados have an airport shuttle? Sandals Barbados is an affordable honeymoon destination, with rates starting at $277 per person per night. Both Greenhouse and Heart & Sol are excellent new additions! Our fridge was restocked with the beers I requested every day. Overall, that was not our experience. We had a FABULOUS time! We needed a getaway, we've really enjoyed the combined properties in Barbados before, so decided to come back. The bartenders were all fun, and boy did we see all of the bartenders and we saw them a LOT. We were also delighted to note that the hospitality of our team members was an outstanding aspect of your experience. When we arrived on Saturday, all of the "reservation only" restaurants were booked both that night and the next, and for later days you could get only 5:30 or 9:30 pm for the ones we wanted. The music blared all day and evening at the main pool, but the day we tried the "quiet pool," they were mowing all the lawns around it using 3 guys with gas string trimmers for almost 2 hours. They take you to a protected cove where the seas are not rough. What are some restaurants close to Sandals Barbados? Towels were also plentiful and we had no trouble finding towels at any time of day. if you have windy day when you can't kayak or sail catamarans due. Hello, and thank you for sharing your review of Sandals Barbados with us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to one of our resorts again in the not-so-distant future! Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. The resort itself was beautiful and well manicured. We had a great time on the E-bike tour and sunset cruise with Silvermoon. They had no idea how long that would take, and said I should just sit there and wait. There were beach games, beach and pool volleyball, dance lessons, crafting activities, a piano player and sing along at the Oyster Bar (I think nightly) and nightly entertainment on the main stage on the Royal side. They lure you to the resort with colorful pictures of all the fine restaurants where you can dine and the water sports, etc., but you can't actually access that stuff. Yes there were many guests but its spread over such a large area that you dont notice. - Our room We stayed in the Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub. I did find the bed a bit hard and requested a mattress topper, which was delivered quickly and made the bed very nice to sleep on. courteous to staff almost always gets the same kind of response. The "no reservation" restaurants had waiting times of 1.5 hours, one hour, and 45 minutes on Saturday night and we ended up eating at the "English pub" after a. Everyone was engaging and hospitable including housekeeping staff, night managers, wait staff. Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay. The snorkel trips were great. It had a beautiful view and we were very pleased with the room. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Resort Highlights: Sandals South Coast resort is Jamaica's #1 all-beachfront, all-oceanview resort. That said, being from the most Covid locked-down and mandated jurisdiction in North America, none of the protocols in Barbados or at Sandals bothered us (likely because we were used to such things) and we felt really safe both on resort and when we were out and about on the island. I have to agree with his comment about the hobie cats though and that needs to be sorted as water sports are mentioned as an attraction so they should be available, weather permitting. No explanation was offered. We were, however, frustrated by our inability to book nightly dinner reservations. The butler service was ok probably would not get it again at this resort, it didnt seem as personal as the negril Butler experience. Beaches & Sandals. One day the building was without water which made getting a shower challenging. SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS - Updated 2023 (St. Lawrence Gap) Caribbean Barbados Christ Church Parish St. Lawrence Gap St. Lawrence Gap Hotels Sandals Royal Barbados 2,896 reviews #3 of 5 resorts in St. Lawrence Gap Review Save Share SN St Lawrence Gap, St. Lawrence Gap BB00000 Barbados 1 (888) 726-3257 Visit hotel website Affiliate website get the attention of a bartender to get a drink. Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. It is simply delightful to wander around the properties and take in the beauty of the flora and fauna. We like the sound of the waves, so we picked the beachfront building. What an absolutely lovely trip in May, 2022! We were very happy to read your review as it seems we were successful in our endeavor to provide you with an unforgettable vacation, filled with memories that you will cherish for years to come. The employees would gently remind a guest if a mask needed to be worn.