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Sandy LanevsRadisson Aquatica Resort Barbados
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Sandy Lane Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados. Sandy Lane Hotel is ranked #1 in Barbados with accolades from 13 publications like Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Hideaway Report.
Sandy Lane
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados Star Service Fodor's
Oyster
Aquatica Gap, Bridgetown, Barbados
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "On a calm bay 2 kilometers outside of Bridgetown, this former independent lies on the calmest beach on the island, where every morning West Indian race horses from the nearby paddock come to bathe." Full review
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Staffers appear overworked and often have little time for special requests.
Fodor's "Vacationers love the magnificent white-sand beach—and its crystal clear water and gentle waves—that stretches completely around the bay, as well as its proximity to the Garrison Historic Area." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Situated in the Aquatic Gap close to Bridgetown, the Radisson Aquatica Resort has a beautiful beachfront location – the water is calm, blue, and clear." Full review
