Sandals BarbadosvsSandy Lane
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Sandy Lane Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Sandals Barbados. Sandy Lane Hotel comes in at #1 in Barbados with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Sandals Barbados
St Lawrence Gap SN, St Lawrence Gap 0, Barbados
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"Set on a private stretch of Dover Beach on the island's southwest
coast, the lushly landscaped, couples-only Sandals Barbados is an upscale, all-inclusive resort." Full review
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As a bonus, guests have access to the other two Almond resorts to avoid all-inclusive monotony.
Fodor's
"Three distinct "villages" surrounding an 8-acre garden and lagoon. Crystal Lagoon Village offers swim-up suites on the first floor and upper-floor suites with soaking tubs on the balconies." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sandals Barbados is the newest property in the Caribbean chain of upmarket, adult-only all-inclusives." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A tropical honeymoon island destination favourite - it is no surprise that couples return here to share memories and a hammock for two." Full review
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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 Telegraph
9.0
"It's all about conspicuous luxury, shameless pampering and glamour in what is arguably the Caribbean's most famous hotel." Full review