Sandals Barbados’ Planned Expansion Will Now Result in a New Hotel

Sandals Resorts has announced its second property in Barbados, Sandals Royal Barbados. This all suite resort is available for booking now for stays beginning December 20.

Travel Agent told you about plans to expand the company’s Barbados property last year. In fact, ground has already broken to add an additional 222 rooms to the existing property. 

However, according to Sandals Resorts chairman, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, “After reviewing the scope of the project, we felt that expanding may compromise intimacy, essential to a romantic setting, and possibly service standards, so we established a management team dedicated exclusively to Sandals Royal Barbados and designed the new resort to complement Sandals Barbados, where in Sandals’ style -  guests may ‘stay at one, but play at two.’”

Sandals Royal Barbados will offer 222 rooms, which will all be concierge and butler-level suites, including the brand’s signature Rondovals, Millionaire Butler Suites, and Skypool Suites, which include private Rolls Royce transfers to and from the airport, along with an extensive Crystal Lagoon Pool Complex including Swim-Up Suites.

Other amenities will include a full-service 13,000 square foot Red Lane Spa, four bars offering unlimited premium spirits and five of the brand’s signature dining establishments including American, French, Chinese-Japanese Fusion, Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisines.

The resort will also debut a 6,000 square-foot  conference facility equipped with meeting aids such as a projector screen, microphone with stand, basic Internet and more.

Sandals’ Over-the-Water Bungalows in St. Lucia Open for Reservations

Meanwhile, Sandals also recently announced nine new Over-the Water Honeymoon Butler Bungalows at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, which are available to book now for travel beginning in May.

These new over-the-water bungalows in St. Lucia offer glass floor panels, a private outdoor “Tranquility Soaking Tub” for two, a king-size bed and over-water hammocks. 

The bathrooms are equipped with his and hers sinks, a large backlit mirror adorned with mosaic tile, and a walk-in rain shower. 

Outside, the private patio is also equipped with an extended sun deck, outdoor shower, sun loungers, and a bistro set for two. "Butler Elite" service, which handles every detail of the guest’s vacation with unobtrusive grace, and 24-hour room service are included.

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