Sandals Barbados Resorts

Beautiful view from the roof top pool

As a Certified Sandals Specialist - CSS Silver, I have assisted many couples with their visit to Sandals Resorts. I've also visited nearly all the resorts, except for the few newest ones. Let's talk about our amazing stay at Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados. 

Bridgetown is the capital city and the business center of the country. The Grantley Adams International Airport is in Christ Church on the southern tip of the island. The ride from the airport to the Sandals Resorts was less than a 30-minute drive.

Also popular in Christ Church is St. Lawrence Gap, often referred to as simply “the Gap“, where the popular Oistin’s Fish Fry occurs on Friday nights. This is a lively social gathering with food and local beer stalls. You can walk to this event from either of the Sandals Barbados/Royal Barbados resorts. It’s about a 15 min easy walk with sidewalks along the road. Be sure to enjoy a refreshing Banks beer and try some banana ketchup with your fries. 

If you love wreck diving then Carlisle Bay, a small natural harbor, has 6 major wrecks which are preserved and designated a protected area. A Coral limestone reef is located in the Fringing reef and goes along the entire shoreline making it a fabulous location to dive. Sandals Resorts uses Newton Dive boats (yes, there is a potty on board) for both snorkeling and scuba diving. At the time of our visit, we did have to take a 15 min ride into Bridgetown to the dive shop to utilize this included activity.

These beautiful resorts are right next to each other and share a sidewalk to go from one resort to the other. The beach is beautiful and many folks enjoy the infinity pool. Guests can relax in the outdoor lounge and watch their favorite sporting event, play a game of billiards (pool), or try their skills in the bowling alley. 

The beach is beautiful though the winds can kick up a bit of a wave making the waters a bit rough. The restaurants are simply delicious and each with their themed dining it's easy to enjoy.