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Sandy LanevsIsland Inn Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Sandy Lane Hotel ranks significantly higher than Island Inn Hotel. Sandy Lane Hotel comes in at #2 in Barbados with endorsements from 10 sources like concierge.com, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Sandy Lane
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Sandy Lane, BB24024, Barbados
From $1,585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The beach, let's not forget, is perfect, and swarming with attendants."
Fodor's "Few places on Earth can compare to Sandy Lane's luxurious facilities and ultrapampering service—or to its astronomical prices." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Long the chosen Caribbean retreat of the silk-cravat and shih tzu-in-a-satchel set, this hotel uses its house Bentley to transfer guests to and from the airport." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Favored by the rich and famous, this luxury resort is ideal for both a romantic retreat and a fun-packed family holiday."
Gayot "This 800-acre resort boasts a 7,000-square-foot pool and a 47,000-square-foot spa in a Romanesque building fronted by a waterfall."
Condé Nast Traveler "Three golf courses are set along a former stone quarry, and open only to guests of the resort." Full review
Star Service "This is now considered to be, if no longer the best, at least one of the most extravagant and expensive hotels in the Caribbean. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Combination of upscale amenities (beach attendants will serve you sorbet, clean your sunglasses and mist you with Evian) and stunning beach (white sand and crystal-clear blue water)." Full review
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Be sure to take advantage of Sandy Lane’s complimentary airport transfers in a Mercedes or BMW (or spring for an upgrade to be chauffeured in a Rolls-Royce).
Jetsetter "A white-sand Barbados resort where everything – oversized rooms, over-the-top luxury – is larger than life." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It's all about conspicuous luxury, shameless pampering and glamour in what is arguably the Caribbean's most famous hotel." Full review
Island Inn Hotel Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Aquatic Gap, Garrison Historic Area, St Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados
From $320/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Originally constructed in 1804 as a rum storage facility for the British Regiment, this quaint, all-inclusive boutique hotel... appeals to singles, couples, and families." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"One of the least-expensive all-inclusive properties on the island,Island Inn Hotel has a great location -- in the Garrison and less than a six-minute drive to Bridgetown." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 24-room all-inclusive hotel is partially built in a restored 1804 garrison building that was originally a military rum store." Full review
