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Sandy LanevsRoyal Westmoreland
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sandy Lane Hotel scores significantly higher than Royal Westmoreland. Sandy Lane Hotel comes in at #1 in Barbados with positive reviews from 13 sources including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.
Sandy Lane
Concierge
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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
Royal Westmoreland Travel + Leisure
Oyster Star Service
BB24023, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Travel + Leisure "Located on an inland ridge overlooking the Caribbean, the Royal Westmoreland is an exclusive 500-acre resort with a variety of two- to seven-bedroom villas." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Royal Westmoreland is an upscale gated estate community set on 250 acres with 200 homes managed by vacation rental and concierge service, Island Villas." Full review
Star Service "Perched on a hill in a gated residential community two kilometers inland from the west coast beaches, this dynamic villa operation offers lavish accommodations and a refined activity roster." Full review
