Houston Bone

Lovely hotel, if a little off the beaten track. Shuttle bus mostly solves that problem though. Very Barbadian laid back style, very little happens fast, which is as it should be here! Very quiet though, if you like your night life and entertainment, go elsewhere! You do get monkeys at around 5pm though, bring apples!!!!

Jeff Connett

Tends to be full of loud English guests and lots of cruise ship passengers. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Drinks are not top shelf which is very disappointing with quite a slow bar service both in the main hotel and at the pool. Overall the menu was very good with a wide choice of food but the outside BBQ and buffets were not very good in my opinion. Free swimming with turtles was really good and definitely worth doing. The free shuttle bus is good saving on taxis. Overall a nice hotel if you’re old and don’t want to travel very far. Would we come back to this hotel? No, but we’ll definitely come back to Barbados.

Paul Sharp

Lovely hotel with friendly staff and a warm welcome. Could do with a few more staff. Location is terrific surrounded by greenery and a great way to see the troup of green monkeys move through the treetops first thing in the morning

Mark B

We only used the restaurant on our Island tour. Twice now, we pre-book our meals ..still have to wait 20 minutes. When you only have 45 /50 minutes to dine its a rush. food is ok. shame the staff are not more friendly , made you feel special, remembered when you ask for pepper sauce to bring it ..then they would get a tip and a 4/5 review !

Steven B

We called in for lunch whilst on island safari tour (the tour was great). We only had a basic chicken, rice & salad and fish rice & salad. The food was nothing special but just ok for its purpose. The service was slow- we had pre-ordered but still waited 25minutes of our allocated 45 minutes lunch stop. The staff were super miserable without a smile in sight- such a shame because that for sure would have vastly improved our review and they would have for sure received a tip. We are back in Barbados in February and at the moment have no accomodation booked for our last 3 nights- prior to lunch I looked and saw they had availability- we won't be booking due to the hospitality received

Jane

Stayed here the last week in October with my Daughter. Had an amazing time, fabulous location and wonderful welcoming staff. Comfortable bed and pillows. The food drink and entertainment fabulous . Breakfast was superb with fantastic cooks . Nakitas pancakes 🥞 the best totally delicious.

Janet Lord

We have just returned from a 2 week holiday, had a lovely time, all staff are brilliant, and always look after you. We have been to this hotel many times and love it. However, it has changed over the years, but we will be back.

Charles Kuhn

This place is a hidden gem. I hate naming only a few as everyone was wonderful, however Samantha & Tanesha we FABULOUS!! We never had to ask for a thing with these two, Samantha is like a family friend so very pleasant and easy to talk with. Tanisha has a smile so Big it covers the barbados island. This hotel is wonderful yes its a Lil older but the services is way beyond what you get elsewhere.

Neil Wileman

Just a few things from our recent stay . Room. 1. The ill fitting door made it very noisy, with the delivery road, customer traffic and the main road itself. 2. Poor maintenance of lights on the stairs, making it a bit dangerous at night. 3. Why only one bedside cabinet and light? With no access to power to charge mobile devices. Surely there should be two, each with separate lights. 4. The only bedside cabinet also houses the fridge which is running 24/7. It should be elsewhere in the room as its very noisy. 5. The bathroom mirror frame prevents the use of the plug in the sink. Try it, you'll see. 6. Bed was extremely comfortable. Pillows were luxurious. 7. Shower exceptional and reliable. 8. Despite lots of notices about security, our patio door didn't actually lock. Even with the lock set, the door could be opened from outside and inside. Complex. 1. The Thursday night entertainment "DJ Radar" got upset that people weren't dancing and kept stopping the music and then berating the audience. In the end he packed up like a petulant child and finished early. The Friday and Saturday entertainment was so much better. Maybe DJ Radar needs reminding that he is there to entertain us, not the other way around. 2. The staff at the Sunset and Beach bar are wonderful. Extremely warm and friendly, even when rushed off their feet. Nothing was too much trouble for them. 3. Smoking. It's 2024, surely you should be a smoke free site by now. There's nothing worse than having to weave your way through a huddle of smokers by the restaurant doors, or having smoke blowing into the bar seating areas. Maybe the smokers need special smoking areas to satisfy their habit like they do at Disney World. 4. Love thy neighbours. Having the cleanup crew remove all the glasses and debris from the public beach and wall adjacent to the steps towards Sandy Lane Beach.

Dave Haschak

We just checked out yesterday. Upon checking out was given a bill for over 300.00 for resort taxes. 47.00 per night!!!! Totally ridiculous!!! Spa staff were very nice but other staff members not so friendly. Servers at the restaurants were not very friendly at all. Always had to wait for drinks or your dishes to be taken off the table. Seemed like they were doing you a favor. Buffett was not much of a variety at all. After 5pm there is no place to get late night snacks. Not very accommodating. Besides the rooms, resort was very run down. In need of major upgrade!!!! The pool area was very dirty . Most resorts hose down the area or use a blower to remove debris , but during whole week nothing was done. I complained n nothing was still not done. This resort does not cater to their customers at all. Very unfortunate as it was a nice peaceful stay and located in very safe area.

Dave hill

A pretty small hotel with a pretty small pool, however as the hotel was not full there was enough sun beds to go round. The staff were very friendly and helpful . Would I recommend it? Absolutely.

Tracey Antell

Fantastic time, everything perfect. Loved how friendly staff are. Kyle Hudson especially made our and others holiday extra special. Tracey & Nicky.

Nick Antell

The most relaxing holiday we’ve ever had. Everything we wanted:- beautiful beach, very attentive guy Racqin who’s job is the sun beds but also took drink orders. Andrea the bar tennder amazed everyone by remembering their names, Andea made everyone feel special. Rooms immaculate. Food excellent and head chef Leo would go out of his way to please. All waiting staff so friendly and worked really hard. All the female waitresses where fantastic. The best male was *KYLE HUDSON* he worked so hard non stop, he is so throughly and hygienic wiping the tables. Even though Kyle worked non stop he always had time to speak to residents. I feel Kyle made every one’s holidays even better. It is clear he is a lot of residents favourite. We wish him well with his foot ball career and we are sure he will make Barbados Proud.

Christina Greenberg

We are leaving this quaint hotel and it was perfect for adults that simply want to relax. Staff here is AMAZING! Neal is one of the supervisors and I'm pretty convinced there is nothing he doesn't do. When the dining room got crowded- he jumped in. He mixed drinks when an extra set of hands was needed as well. He also was very friendly and made great conversation! Tre is AMAZING behind the bar! He made one of the best mojitos I've ever had and his espresso martini is top notch! Hw even took note a day we went to the beach and he remembered how I take my mojito and had one sent down to me. Christina runs the entire dining area at this time of year with a smile and grace! I'm gluten free and the hotel did not have many options to accommodate that, she went above and beyond especially at tea time. Beach The beach area is STUNNING! I love that it is a natural beach so there are plenty of waves. Morning stretching and yoga was great at 7am! There are always plenty of very friendly locals. We were not once harassed with people trying to sell us items. Pool We loved the pool. It was refreshing even though it was consistently 95 or hotter. This shower to rinse off from the beach does need to be fixed. It is pretty much useless. And the radio that plays music goes in and out, which is disappointing. Rooftop I have NO IDEA why this hotel is not utilizing their roof top area. There should 100% be at least a bar/lounge area up there. We went to Cafe luna two doors down and they did an amazing job. Abidah should be putting a mobile bar up there, some bistro tables, string lights. It is prime real estate with an amazing view and it's just being left empty. Entertainment There is NONE. It didn't really bother us, but i mean even the music system was not reliable by the bar at night. They could easily set up karaoke a few nights a week for their guests. We were also here in the off season so I'm sure this did not help. Room We had Room 302 which is oceanview with two balconies and was gorgeous. Our air went out one night at 3am but maintenance had it fixed in 15 min. We also had an issue with them regulating our shower water temperature. House keeping came daily and we were always impressed. I just wish they would leave more towels. The robes in the room are lovely. Room Service None. We were disappointed we couldn't order a bottle of wine or a fruit platter to the room. This could easily be an additional on that generates money for them. Food We had no issues with the food. Breakfast was my least favorite, but honestly we never went hungry. Lunch was always delicious. Dinners are a different theme every night. Nearby Acitivites When you check in they should give you a map of the local area with things you can walk to and spots not to miss. This would have been amazingly helpful! Overall, if you want a chill relaxing vibe with only adults, you'll be happy here.

Ty the Real estate Guy Ent (Ty the Real Estate Guy)

This hotel was phenomenal, the service was great from the beginning of our stay even when we we’re leaving. They were there for our every need even when food wasn’t on the menu the chef would always make it when asked. All of the staff were wonderful and when visiting Barbados 🇧🇧 you have to stay here the location is close to oistins and less than a minute walk to Miami Beach 🏝️ you can see the beach clearly from your hotel. Food is amazing and fresh all the time. If you’re planning to visit Barbados 🇧🇧 you have to stay here.

Ariel Colangelo

We do not have enough good things to say about our stay at the Royal Pavilion! From the moment we arrived, the staff was accommodating, helpful, flexible, and kind. The beach and pool could not have been more accessible, and we spent ample time each day in both. All three restaurants served excellent food (our favorites were dinner at Taboras and the breakfast buffet at Palm Terrace), and the rooms were clean, cool, and had stunning water views. Taxis were easy to come by to get to restaurants and sites, and the spa services (massages) were delightful. We cannot wait to be back already!

Michelle Sutter

The beach and views at the Fairmont are nothing short of spectacular the rooms are lovely we spent a lot of time either at the beach or on are balconies enjoying the amazing views everyone was super friendly the food was always good. It is on the expensive side but it is a lovely place to stay and we enjoyed it thoroughly the only thing that surprised us where the crickets at night time. I have never heard so many crickets it was actually quite loud you don't hear them on the beach side but you definitely hear them on the Courtyard side just FYI you may need earplugs but Hey there are worse things to listen to lol

ZillitheKid91

Me and my Wife had the pleasure of spending our honeymoon here. The place was great. What stood out was the excellent, personable, kind customer service provided by the staff. Such great people overall, but a special shoutout to Antonio for the Cheffette order and Simon who was such a nice guy. Thanks everyone!

Dean Couchey

If you’re looking for a true 5 star luxury hotel to stay at, This fairmont will leave you sorely disappointed. We checked into our room, and found out that no rooms had working mini bars, my night table had some debris still left on it, and the dated rooms was showing signs of extreme wear. The silver on the mirror was coming off, there were light switches that were painted black that were chipping and the bedding was hard and lumpy. The televisions, while even having a button for Netflix, was not equipped to act as a smart TV, something very sad this day and age. Some of the service staff were very nice, and others would avoid eye contact or interaction, not even looking up when you stood at the front desk. The rooms manager Michael was great, and tried to do his best to make this tired old hotel feel nicer than it is. The hotel breakfast is budget business hotel quality, and at least at those hotels you can make a fresh waffle and not eat one that’s been sitting in a steam table getting crunchy on the bottom and soggy on top. There was no spread of juices, or anything that would be expected at a luxury resort breakfast bar, just the same recycled foods, overcooked breakfast meats and yogurt. They didn’t inform us, nor others, that they had the ability to make espresso drinks until our 5th day there, but in day 6, that machine was broken. The location is ok if you want to be far away from everyone, but the beach is decent. We found that if we wanted to do a rum tour or go to a restaurant it was 35-45 minutes to most places. We had a car, so it was ok, but some of the rum distilleries quoted us $130 Bajian ($65 USD)for round trip. If you have a car, their parking lot is in disrepair, broken pavement and pot holes. The pool is rather small, but you do have warm ocean water steps away, but usually luxury hotels will have an amazing pool, and a beach, this one just rested on having a beach. Overall nothing horrible happened, the staff did bring a mini birthday cake to celebrate my birthday twice, but it was by no means luxury, or like anything else from a Fairmount, or upper class Accor hotel.

Claudia Innocent

The hotel is beautiful, and the service was magnificent 👌 the room was breathtaking 😍 and great customer service. I was well received ☺️ and the buffet was top-notch 👌. Thank you for having me. Clo

Kayla McCue

My fiancé and I just returned from our stay, and despite our initial nerves after reading reviews, we had an incredible experience. We arrived early in the morning, and the staff kindly stored our luggage and quickly arranged an early check-in. Everyone, from the staff to fellow guests, was exceptionally friendly and courteous. The food was fantastic, with breakfast and lunch buffets offering a variety of options that changed daily, while dinner alternated between buffet and regular menu. There was always something delicious to enjoy. Whether we were relaxing by the beach or in the lobby, the staff frequently checked in to see if we needed anything, and by the end of our stay, some even remembered us, which made us feel truly valued. I highly recommend trying the water sports; we had a blast tubing and laughed more than ever. We can't wait to return to Waves on our next trip to Barbados!

Brad Smalling

Wife and I vacationed here in July of 2024. We have visited Marriott properties and all-inclusive resorts in several different countries. This was our worst experience to date. The staff was friendly, but the service was beyond slow. We had to ask multiple times to get more water refills at meals. We offered if they would give us a pitcher we would refill ourselves, but they apparently have a policy to not allow that. Then they promised to be more prompt, and we still waiting constantly for refills. The same happened at the adult-only pool. Servers came by so infrequently, we would order a beverage and it would take a long time for the server to return. Then we would be finished and want another but constantly had to wait. There was no bar open anywhere near the pool for us get out and order something ourselves or we would have happily done so. The servers, seemingly had to cross the street to the beach-side part of the property (which isn't adults-only) to get orders then walk back. It was frustrating and unenjoyable. The food options were limited and meals were mediocre at best, so we actually cut our trip short and left after a 3 days even though we were supposed to stay for 5 days. The worst part of the experience was that management showed a deep level of concern as to why we were leaving (which was great) but then made promises to refund our points we used for the days we didn't stay. It was a nice gesture and appreciated as we did not ask for anything. Three months has past, I've checked in periodically but no action has been taken. I continue to get told it is because of inaction at the corporate level and the resort seems to indicate that it is out of their hands now. It would have been better if they never offered any restitution at all if they couldn't ensure to follow through with that offer. The country of Barbados is beautiful. The people were kind. But I would not recommend staying at this property.

Tao Ng

Property is nice enough especially if all the facilities are open. It’s all inclusive but limited options and unfriendly/unhelpful staff so next to impossible to get anything in a timely fashion. If you want a cappuccino ordered during breakfast it’s a minimum of 20 minutes wait. Any small request -you’re given a fake disdain smile. Small gym with no weight machines. The adult only section is across the street and no beach views. The Asian fusion restaurant has been closed for months with only one restaurant option opened for meals. Mosquitos in the room. Restaurant staff never come over and check on you. The rest of the staff are friendly. Don’t Would not stay here again.

Jalal Greene

Staff was fantastic very friendly, helpful and professional. It was low keyed and quiet. The beach was small but very nice. The facility was very clean and well maintained. The food was very good. We would definitely come here again

FA FLEET

Wave outdid themselves, everything was excellent and even the anniversary surprise in the room. We will definitely be back, the food was nice and all you can drink was my thing. Thank you guys for making our anniversary celebration special.

Sebastian

The Coral Reef Club in Barbados is pure paradise! The stunning beachfront location, luxurious rooms, and top-notch service make for an unforgettable stay. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure every moment is perfect. The gardens are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the spa is world-class. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or exploring the island, this resort is the perfect! Thanks for having us, we will definitely be coming back!

Debra Streich

e had a delightful and lovely stay at the Coral Reef Club, from the time that we arrived until the time that we left. the caliber of service was amazing! Everyone is so friendly and attentive. We were so surprised when we checked in. Our flight was later in the day, and it was about 11:15pm when we arrived. We were greeted with, "We thought you might be hungry and left refreshments in your room." We were and were so appreciative of the delicious sandwiches! When we left, one of the breakfast servers said, "I know this is your favorite table and reserved it for you!" How extraordinary thoughtful! Our stay included breakfast, which was wonderful every morning. In addition to the buffet with eggs, sausage, bacon, croissants, fresh fruit, yogurt, etc., it includes a made-to-order station of fresh omelets, waffles, and French toast. The morning standard coffee is French-press Lavazza! Unlike other resorts that we have stayed at, there was plenty of seating and we could choose where we sat. Because the resort is located on the west coast, the sunsets from the lounge were stunning and it was a great place to relax at the end of the day. The resort does not have many ocean view rooms; however, the entire property is a stunning tropical garden. Our room had a huge balcony with a beautiful view of the grounds. The room was comfortable. The hotel has an excellent location. After touring the island, we found that Holetown is one of the best places to stay with excellent restaurants and shopping. The hotel is located two properties away along the coast from Folkstone Marine Park which has one of the best reefs on the island. Guests at the resort are very friendly and delightful. Given that Barbados is part of the British Commonwealth, most of the guests are British. Many have stayed at the resort previously multiple times and even together year-after-year. But of course, why would one consider staying elsewhere when you can stay here? We would love to stay here again on a return trip to Barbados.

cdromgarcia

Very charming hotel. Rooms are really beautiful keeping the Barbados colonial style, as well as spacious and comfortable. Excellent for tranquility and good taste lovers.

Maureen Smith

Really lovely hotel, unfortunately, I personally found a couple of the staff to be rude and totally inappropriate! which made the stay an uncomfortable one! I must add 98% of the staff were helpful, respectful and friendly.

shannon thornton

I cannot say enough about this wonderful resort. From the minute we arrived we were greeted by the reception desk warmly, quickly offered a beverage while we waited the short 5 minutes for Prince to collect our luggage and deliver to our room. The manager walked us to our room to give us a quick tour. The water is clear and calm, towels are always readily available. Beach chairs with umbrellas are always available anytime of the day, beach service to include anything from ice water to rum punch is quick and pleasant. The housekeeping staff keeps the room crisp and clean, to include turndown service. There is no need to leave the resort for food every meal we have had has been wonderful, with great service. I do not think I have ever met a staff that loves their job as much as the Coral Reef staff. We walked to Holetown, it was a quick 15 minute walk, at all times we felt very safe both in and off the resort. This is by far our favorite trip to the Caribbean.

Jean Carlos Montilla Hidalgo

This splendid hotel captivates with its unparalleled excellence, where the devoted employees extend a level of service that goes beyond expectations. The opulent rooms, adorned with elegance, and the exquisite culinary creations elevate the experience to sheer delight. The pool area, a haven of tranquility, adds an enchanting touch, ensuring a truly magnificent stay.

Marscha Dalligan

Really impressed with the hotel however we found the majority of the staff rude , rolling their eyes in front of us & behind guests backs … we are a friendly polite & sociable couple but this made no difference to the waiting staff & supervisor at breakfast, lunch & dinner . Destiny ,front of house was amazing & new so I hope she won’t get tarnished by the older staff who clearly don’t respect the clients . We also had a hand written tip added to one of our dinner bills which we forgot to add to …… not impressed. We will not return to to just the attitude of the staff …. Such a shame

Kristina Prieto

Rest relax and food. Best Vacation yet. The staff was wonderful. We Celebrated 25th wedding anniversary, and had a great time. Can't wait to return.

Shahira K

Private small hotel with absolutely lovely design and lots a plants 🌱 Staff is GREAT, Daniel and Annette made sure we felt welcome! Great thanks for your hospitality! See pics for the best items from menu and make sure to try desserts. Highly recommend!

Bree

From beginning to end, my stay was nothing short of incredible! Visited Barbados for my 30th and this hotel made my stay on the island 10 times better. From the variety of food choices, peaceful scenery, lovely guests, location, the 24hr pool, open late bar and (most importantly) THE STAFF! I truly felt at home and completely welcomed. And it was genuine interactions and culturally dynamic conversations. We were able to engage with Bajan cultures and lifestyle daily. Best cocktails thanks to Rasheed, Odaine, Rashawn and Kyle. Best dining services thanks to Lashonda (Dimples) and Sabrina! Carl, Mark, Sophia, Stefan, Stadia, Armani, and Shane made sure we were good everytime we crossed paths. Security in general were friendly and easy to talk to. Sabrina and Destiny kept us together with taxi's and bookings. And special thanks to my fellow cancerian who welcomed us, took care of us the entire stay and went above and beyond every chance she got, ALANA! Lashonda even took time out her day and made me a birthday message card. Little gestures like that, mean so much! There are so many others who contributed to this incandescent experience! Thank you to Treasure Beach for allowing us to safely and freely explore all that we wanted to experience in Barbados. By far the most authentic country and culture I've come across in my travels. Staying here made my return to this island (AND hotel) a certainty.

Melissa Newhauser

My husband and I stayed at Sandals Barbados for eight days the beginning of September, 2024. We had the best time, we loved the resort and we really loved the beach. Our room had the best view of the pool and the ocean. We had a leak in the bathroom ceiling our first full day there, I left a message in GINA and within two hours the leak was taken care of. We found the grounds of the resort to be very well maintained, the staff were fantastic, we enjoyed everyone we encountered. The food and the drinks were also great. We didn’t have a bad meal. We are already looking forward to going back!

Dennis Buffington

Me and my fiancee visited Sandals Barbados. The staff was awesome from the time we showed up till we left. The swim up Butler suite was amazing along with the view of the pool. The restaurant was great especially the steakhouse. The food was wonderful! The ocean and beach felt great! Will definitely be coming back!

Jamie Wagner

My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon here and we had an amazing time. The rooms are a bit outdated but we had a beautiful beach view room on the top floor and our tranquility soaking tub was a very nice addition. There is not much of a nightlife that we noticed at this resort but that just meant having the pools to ourselves for later swims. The resort is on a beautiful beach. We had fantastic meals and drinks at every place we tried. The staff was also very friendly, and we have a few specific people to shout out. Thank you to Dwayne and Dario, the photographers who made the biggest impact, Sade and Antonio who worked with us at the club desk, and Amber, Jenica, and Marisse who made fantastic drinks at the bars. Sorry for any misspellings!

Kelsey Johnson

My husband and I booked Sandals Barbados after a fabulous visit at another Sandals. The visit to the Sandals Barbados left us disappointed as we really love Sandals. We booked a room with a view and the view did not disappoint! However, the room was old and really needed updated. There was mold all over the tub, the ac unit never got cool and dripped over the wall. We complained about our toilet leaking and it never got fixed. The grounds keepers did a phenomenal job at keeping the gardens and exterior looking great. The rooms just need some TLC. The drinks were great and the service staff were very nice! We had 2 spa treatments and really enjoyed those. I highly recommend the spa! Activities at the resort were also amazing. The food was off at this Sandals. My steaks were always overcooked and the proteins were dry. It just wasn’t Sandals quality that we have experienced. Overall we had a nice time. We were just a little disappointed in the quality that we have come to love with Sandals.

George Megre

I want to be clear that overall we had a pleasant time but this is very far from a five star hotel. I’ll try to break down the positive and negative to give better insight: Positive: The beach is beautiful, the food and restaurant choices are great (there are 21 places to eat), there’s a ton of pools and beach access so you can be somewhere different each part of the day. Negative: the rooms are very outdated (the bed was always creaking, bathrooms in desperate need of an update, etc.), they don’t advertise the activities (we had to walk around to find out what was going on), their middle luxury package is so not worth it (get basic or butler, there’s very little benefit otherwise, at least for us outside of airport pickup), the service is probably the worst part; I should give more detail on. Some of the service was great but the majority acted like we were a bother each time we wanted a drink or help with something. Almost all the restaurant staff didn’t know what was going on, even as far as the items on the menu. The bartender’s didn’t know how to make drinks, etc. The beach and pool areas never got cleaned, this is why so few spaces were available, I would see piles of 6-12 drunken glasses just building up and the staff never came around to clean. I had to remove trash constantly, in my entire stay I might have had 2 drinks actually brought to me by a server I had to flag down. Another example is the bowling (they have 4 lanes but only 1 was working), we went up to bowl and the girl just looked at us with the “what do you want” look while on her phone, I asked if we needed socks, she said yes and I said we would be right back. We went back to our room and came back, at which point she said there was a 2 hour wait, I asked if a lot of people got in front of us while we were gone, she said “ohh yeah.” She could have put our names down or just at least told us there’s a wait before all this. We got a beeper that never went off, so we never got to play despite the fact that I kept coming in to check and she clearly saw me, so they closed without us ever even using the amenity. Moreover, the location and restaurants are great and we would have been happy if this was a 3 star hotel and maybe somewhat forgiving for a 4 star (which it could be if the staff would just act like they are happy to be there and want to actually help out) but this is nowhere in the universe of 5 star hotels.

Joytrice Mack

For the life of me, I don't understand why Sandals Royal Barbados has so many negative reviews. I am a world traveler an a Travel Advisor who specializes in luxury adults only vacations. I have been to most Sandals resorts outside of Grenada and Negril and this Sandals resort, like most of the other Sandals resort, was amazing. I hosted a group of 5 couples to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday. From the moment, we got off the bus we were greeted with cool towels, singing and smiles from the staff. Our check-in was seamless. The grounds, service, food and entertainment were amazing! We had a ball at Carnival night and danced until our feet and knees were sore on another night. The beach is breathtaking! White powdery sand with beautiful clear blue water - not a seaweed or critter in sight! The setup for our friend's birthday celebration in the Royal Garden was gorgeous. My only recommendation going forward is that perhaps Sandals get golf carts for the Butler clients or either have bikes available for the guests to ride like there are at Sandals Royal Curacao and Sandals St. Vincent.as the resort is huge and you can tire from walking when you consider the combination of Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados. At any rate, my stay was too short and I am looking forward to come back next December to celebrate my birthday and to stay a bit longer - smile. Well done Sandals Royal Barbados!

L Dorrough

I had the butler service, and all three butlers were amazing! I had a Rondoval room that was awesome. It was a little quiet for me, and everything seemed to close down by 10 p.m., but I still had a great time. Neptune's and Dino's are the go-to spots for a quick bite. The rooftop pool is a great place to go and relax in the evening. Watching the sunset from there was really nice. I would recommend going to this resort.

Vita Ted

About half of the employees we encountered looked like they did not want to be there or just outright angry. The worst part of this resort is the food. The only place that had decent tasting food was the sushi place and pizza. Everything else was very subpar. Also low quality liquor. Not bottom shelf, but just mediocre brands. Definitely not worth the price tag. The bus driver, I think his name was something like crazy Ricardo, was great though. The views and crazy Ricky were the best parts of the trip.

Paula Picon

This was our first time in Barbados. We stayed on the Royal side but walked freely back and forth to the Sandals Barbados side. We traveled with friends for a 50th birthday party. We had a few issues with service at a couple of bars where people would walk up and cut you in line after you had been waiting. One day, they didn't clean our room. After we pointed it out, they cleaned it while we were at dinner. We had one small issue with take out that was handled by the food manager. We had a great time with the activities at the pool. Aerobics was great every day!!! Trivia, we did ask a group and won twice. The food at all the restaurants was good. The only one we we didn't care for was the night we ate at the French restaurant. The filet was not good. Otherwise, we always enjoyed our meals. We have 2 more trips booked in the future as a group, so this was a huge success.

Erica Campbell

My husband and I stayed 7 days here. The staff members were very nice, and the entertainment was amazing. Each night, there was a theme, and there were so many places to eat. There were lots of pools to choose from, and the view of the ocean from the beach was phenomenal. You have access to both resorts here; Royal Barbados and Barbados. Most places are about a 5-6 minute walk if you're going from one side to the other, so not bad at all. There were four restaurants that you needed reservations for, so I recommend you make those the same day you check in. Of all the restaurants (we ate at about 10 of them and there are about 15), I had the best experience at Kimonos. Definitely try that place out! The shuttle from the airport is only about 15-20 minutes long, so not as far as most other Sandals resorts. If you're looking to enjoy sitting next to a pool that's not very crowded, go up to Sky Terrace. It's very relaxing up there, and there's an amazing view. You also don't need to wait forever at the bar since most people are at the other pools.

Dhwani Rajvaidya

I am incredibly disappointed with the management of the Elegant chain . We had a confirmed booking at Waves Barbados, but they changed our hotel last minute, offering us their sister property, The Coral then The House etc. This was extremely inconvenient and caused a lot of stress as we had planned everything around staying at Waves. To make matters worse, communication was dreadful. They took ages to reply to our emails, leaving us in the dark and anxious about our accommodation. This level of service is unacceptable, especially given the reputation and cost of staying at such an establishment. I sincerely hope our stay improves, but this has left a very bad taste in our mouths. Avoid if you want a hassle-free vacation.

Dylan Langer

Stayed for our honeymoon. It started great, The staff were very friendley, and the views are superb. However management descided our honeymoon is unimportant. They overbooked the hotel, someone did a buyout. We were forced to pack and move nexdoor to a different hotel with minimal notice, and no compensation. We were not told at check-in. I would warn against long trips here. We would have just cut the honeymoon a day shorter if we had any notice. Worst part is leaving a sour tasts at the end of what was supposed to be a fantastic honeymoon. Not shure we will be returning. UPDATE: This hotels management is a nightmare. Even Marriot had a hard time reaching the house to resolve our issues. We managed to get a partial refund after months of hounding. We won't ever visit here again. And you sould stay someplace else.

Heather Pafchek

The House was a wonderful situated boutique hotel on the most beautiful beach. The staff was very attentive and very sweet. A shout out to Andrew and Kobie (spelling on Kobie). They were great at their jobs and were so personable. The food was great and the bar was always hoping. From oysters and champagne on the beach to the rum punch being served beach side, we had a fabulous time.

KIMBERLY LANDERS

My husband and I stayed at this resort for our Anniversary. We were very disappointed in the customer service. They gave us a room that did not lock. Only the first door locked not the second door that’s used to enter the room. We had to push furniture up against the door to feel safe the first night because no one could help us. The next day we communicated with them about our door not locking so they assured us it would be fixed. My husband and I went back to our room after being provided a different key. The door was already unlocked so we assumed the key was working. We left back out for awhile and upon entering our room the second door did not lock. We made CS aware and they again told us they had it fixed. Well my husband seen the staff climb over the balcony and went in thru the patio door to unlock the door so we could enter our room. Once again no one was available to fix the lock. Again we had to push furniture up to the door to feel safe. Next issue the room had a smell. It reminded me of a sewer smell. We asked staff if we could change rooms and they told us the resort was sold out. So we was forced to stay in that room with sewer smell. Lastly, we scheduled a massage a week before arrival. When we went down to the spa no one was there. We waited there almost an hour an no one showed. They finally told us the lady who works in the spa called in. I asked why weren’t notified instead of wasting an hour of our day sitting here. No one had an answer for us. Our Anniversary trip was ruined. Not to mention the amount of money spent to get to Barbados

Royston Peachey

Having had 10 days there found the place brilliant but a bit tired, staff were excellent very willing to help at all times. Loads of walks on the beach, people very friendly. Had a tour round the island and found the driver Charles very knowledgeable. Had a catamaran trip (cool running) the staff and food brilliant.