Sandy Lane Hotel

3 months ago

We visited Sandy Lane for the Sunday buffet as part of my birthday celebrations, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The selection and quality of food were outstanding, with an incredible variety on offer. The roast dinner was genuinely better than some I’ve had in England, and every dish we tried was beautifully prepared. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and they kindly arranged a beautiful table for my birthday, which made the occasion feel very special. The only reason I have not given five stars relates to the end of our meal. Our waitress had been exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful throughout the service, but her demeanour noticeably changed when we settled the bill. As a visitor, I feel it’s worth noting that a substantial service charge had already been added to our bill, and while we were happy to pay that, not every guest is in a position to leave an additional gratuity on top. Sandy Lane is a special occasion destination for many people who may save for a long time to enjoy the experience, and no guest should feel uncomfortable if they choose not to leave extra beyond the service charge already included. That said, the food, setting and overall atmosphere were exceptional, and the buffet is something I would happily recommend to anyone visiting Barbados!

7 months ago

Sandy Lane is the standard against which every Caribbean resort measures itself and almost none reach it. The coral stone architecture, the immaculate beach on the protected west coast of Barbados, the Old Nine and Green Monkey golf courses — everything here operates at a level that is genuinely rare. The beach is flawless, the kind of white sand and clear water you see in photographs and think must be edited. It is not. The Spa at Sandy Lane is legendary — multiple levels carved into the hillside, treatment rooms that are private sanctuaries, and a level of care and expertise that matches the finest spas anywhere in the world. The dining across property is excellent from the main restaurant to the beach grill. The staff-to-guest ratio means you are never waiting and never feeling overlooked. Barbados itself is one of the most sophisticated Caribbean islands — deep culture, incredible food scene off property, warmth from the people that is genuine. Sandy Lane gives you the best of the island with the best resort experience layered on top. I have been to the great Caribbean properties. This one sits at the top.

6 months ago

Our stay at Sandy Lane was one of the best trips my husband and I have had together. The staff were friendly and attentive without being over the top, which we really appreciated. It felt natural rather than forced, and nothing was ever too much trouble and great food and drink choices, can’t wait to go back :)

9 months ago

Quite simply a Beautiful Hotel situated practically on the Beach in Holetown in the Parish of St James. The Staff are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Whether you stay here, come along for Afternoon Tea or treat yourselves to Dinner you will always be made to feel like a King/Queen.

4 months ago

We have just left Sandy Lane after an appalling Sunday Brunch. We've been going there for a number of years and that's why I felt compelled to write a review of how bad it was. We were led to our table and there was bird faeces on the back cushion of two seats which we asked the staff to replace which they reluctantly did. We quickly realised why our seats were soiled when we saw birds swarming around the tables inside and sitting on the dessert buffet munching the desserts which we were then supposed to enjoy. The birds were also constantly buzzing around the plate clearing stations and the staff occasionally flicked a hand at them but didn't seem bothered. When the issue was raised we were brushed off as if we were overly fussy idiots who should just get on with it and literally told " what can we do to stop it"..... We'll I'm no restauranter but let me provide a couple of ideas... 1. Don't leave endless plates of cleared food on trays at each station which simply attracts the birds in droves. 2. Cover the desserts with food umbrellas. I'd guess 75% of the desserts were uncovered and as you can see from the photos the birds were grateful. However having seen this going on throughout our meal there wasn't a dessert we felt safe eating.. We've been to SL many times and it's not a cheap lunch but it's supposed to offer world class charm and service.....neither were evident today. I'd have been shocked in the main square in Marrakech to have had such unhygienic practices and staff who were genuinely puzzled at our dissatisfaction . We were told nobody else complained but we saw at least two other groups complaining and asking to be reseated. My son who was hosting a family lunch asked to see the manager and was kept waiting endlessly and eventually told he was simply trying to extract a discount.. Not only is this disrespectful it's wholly inaccurate given we've stayed there and eaten there a lot before and never once complained. I've attached photos from our visit and reviewers can decide for themselves if this is us being overly pernickety and if they'd like to tuck into the dessert buffet after the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's birds have been there first....