Hotel details

Wedding extravaganza

Beach bunny Aug 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the all-inclusive deal was great. Loved that fact that you never had to pull your wallet out - unless purchasing a gift, ... etc. Very friendly staff, good to great food (French cuisine stood out). Excellent drinks. Bedding was the best ever - wanted to take it home with us. Beautiful location and beaches. Snorkeling was fun, but not long enough. Good entertainment - singers, performers, etc.

Nice on the outside; inside not so much

Relaxed customer Jul 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

After finally arriving at the hotel quite late at night( a different story, thanks Continental) we were welcomed by staff and ... served champagne. While there, there were a bunch of free things included which we did such as kyaking and snorkeling. The food overall was ok; edible but by far not fantastic. Cleanliness of the resort was nice but the rooms were average to below average. Don't get me wrong, we had a great time and would definetly go back. But if you are expecting fine dining at an all inclusive, this is not your place. However, if you're looking for a nice all-inclusive place, without any kids which was a plus for my wife and I, you should stay here.

"The good, the bad, and the really ugly"

baby on the way Jun 29, 2009

Overall we did enjoy this trip. The rooms weren't as clean as we expected them to be. For the price we paid per night, we ... expected a lot more. The resort is very old and needs many improvements or the price lowered to stay there. The staff however was very friendly and the food was very good. My husband and I however would not stay in this resort again.

Excellent Honeymoon Spot!

B Rob Jun 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We stayed at Sandals Royal Bahamian for our honeymoon, and it was perfect. First and foremost, the location, facilities, and ... activities at the resort are excellent. On top of that, the friendly service did not disappoint, and we found ourselves making friends with several members of the staff. We had no complaints, and would return again.

a wonderful time

baby shells Jun 11, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We love every sandals resorts we have stayed in and this was one of the best. ...

Sandals Royal Bahamian

What? May 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Resort is nice, but needs some serious updating. Staff did not go out of their way to assist you. Everyone was friendly, ... but not overly anxious to serve.

Beautful Island, Pretty Good Resort

JoJo May 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Bahamas are a GREAT island. Its beautiful and very safe. The Sandals pick up from the airport was easy and quick. The ... hotel is only about 15 minutes from the airport. Check in was a little slow and our bags were taken to the wrong room, but we eventually received them. Our room was fine. Needed updating, but was clean. Their was water and beer in the fridge. Our water bottles were from the previous guests!!!! We called and it was fixed quickly. The pools are a good size. Always a chair available. The beach is great. Sandals Cay (the private island) is awesome. The Drinks were stout. But, you had to wait in line for drinks. It could take up to 10 minutes. They needed more bar help! This happened at EVERY BAR. The food and restuarants were good. We liked Kimonos and Crystal Room. Did not like the Italian Restaurant (Casanova) for dinner. We had trouble getting reservations to other places. You can call ahead and make those reservations before you go. They give top times/first seats to butler guests...which we were not. The Spa was awesome and the prices were reasonable. I would go back to the Bahamas and probably back to this Sandals. I think they need more staff. The women can come off rude, but most of the men were nice. My husband even agreed with this. The staff was better at Sandals Dunn River in Jamaica, but I think the bahamas is better than Jamaica. We will try Sandals again, probably in St. Lucia next. Also...very few people accept cash, so take a credit card. I WOULD RECOMMEND, JUST KNOW THAT SANDALS IS NOT A FIVE STAR HERE. IF YOU ARE FLEXABLE AND CAN DEAL WITH SOME FEW ODD/END ISSUES, THEN YOU SHOULD GO. IF YOU ARE VERY UPTIGHT AND DON'T GO WITH THE FLOW, THEN YOU MIGHT SHOULD GO ELSEWHERE.

Wouldn't call it luxury or all inclusive

The new wifey May 24, 2009

This was our honeymoon and we heard so much about Sandals and the honeymoon experience. We paid extra for a beach room and ... were very disappointed from day one. We had to wait 45 minutes to an hour (along with a bunch of other people) to check-in after the designated time. The room was small, a round the corner to the beach, the line staff wasn't very service oriented, they constantly ran out of everything - beer, drink ingredients, you name it! The food was mediocre. The bars didn't serve until an hour after they were opened... we heard quite a few other travelers say that the place had gone down hill from before and that other Sandals resorts are better... wish we knew that before we spent so much money...

wonderful Hotel

jrw May 10, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We had a great time. Very Romantic & we love sailing the Hobie Cat. The offshore island was very relaxing. ...

Didn't meet expectations...

Vanessa Newlywed May 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was our honeymoon. I have stayed at 5 star resorts, like Secrets Resorts, which were amazing... and I expected the ... same. However, Sandals was a step down. It wasn't horrible, just nothing impressed me... and I wanted more for our honeymoon. The room was not that clean, it was small and the service was very disappointing, which suprised me. We didn't get the turn down service we were told we would; the room service was very slow, the minibar was never stocked as we were told it would be, the food was ok but service was slow at the restaurants. The pool was the best part, but my husband was not happy that the pool bar opened late in the day (11am) and closed early (5:30pm) - wheen it's all inclusice, he felt that it should be open longer hours.

our trip

sheff Apr 22, 2009

We were very disappointed overall. We have been to other all-inclusives, but not Sandals until this trip. We figured ... Sandals must be the greatest because of their high cost. The service staff was uninterested to the point of being rude. I could stand at a bar to get a drink and watch 4 bartenders have a private conversation for several minutes at at a time, never even acknowledging me being there. The pool was too cold to go swimming, not heated at all. We were there in late March. Also, chaises and towels were not available. If you didn't claim a chaise by 10 AM, you weren't getting one. Forget about towels. Reservations at restaurants were hard to get, need to call several days in advance. Overall, bad service. I will not ever consider staying at a Sandals again. Highest prices for worst service.

RIP OFF

LISA Mar 3, 2009

YOU DON'T GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. THE VIEW FROM OUR ROOM WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED FOR THE PRICE WE PAID. DIDN'T GET CHAMPAGNE ... AND CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES IN OUR ROOM UPON ARRIVAL AS PAID FOR AND PROMISED. COULDN'T GET RESERVATIONS IN ANY OF THE FINER RESTAURANTS. LOVED THE BAHAMAS. HATED SANDALS RESORT.

Overrated!

Disappointed Guests Mar 1, 2009

Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort was totally overrated to say the least. The staff seemed very friendly to older guests but ... often brushed us off as if we weren't as important and were actually rude! There was inadequate number of staff working at any one time. For example, at times in the Piano Bar, only one bartender worked while there were as many as 50 people waiting around to get their first drink. The Cricketer's Pub was also the same way and it was irritating to be ignored most of the time we were sitting up at the bar. Service was extremely slow at all the restaurants except for Kimono and The Royal Cafe. We felt that since there is no tipping allowed at this resort so the staff does not have any incentive to hussle. Poor service! The nightlife died down at around midnight and their so-called "clubs" were a joke. What we did like about the resort though, was the nice, clean beach. The offshore island was a great getaway. We enjoyed a nice hour long massage at the Spa and we recommend it very much. Our service was great and the staff at the Spa were wonderful. Overall, we felt that we could have been treated a little better and this resort was definitely overpriced for what we received. We will probably not go back to a Sandals Resort again.

Sandals Royal Bahamian

Michael Dec 21, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Awesome time. Try to get one of the Beachfront rooms in the Manor House preferably floors 3-5 for Best View on the property. ... Food was pretty good. Always something open. Best restauraunt was Baccarat. Off-shore Island made it seem like two vacations in one. Make sure you stay on the breezy side though or you will get eaten alive by mosquitoes! (They had bug spray behind bar) Would definitely go back.

first rate

Jay Dec 7, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

excellent overall experience. ...

Very Disappointed

Duane Nov 25, 2008

The room and staff was very satisfactory, but thats about all. The pool was extremely cold and and hardly no one got in. The ... Whirlpools were all very cold except for the one out by the south beach. The rest very very cold and lots of tenants, including my wife and I, complained to no avail. The buffet breakfast's were all very good, however, the A la Carte service at the Baccarat was extremely slow, the food only luke warm at most, and not very tasty. The Lunches were all very good. The dinners were good. The Baccarat (French) was the very best one at the resort by far. Gordon's on the Pier, which costs an additional $140.00 per couple, was by far the worst dinner at the resort. The food was very small in portion size, the service was extremely slow, and the taste was below par. It was certainly not worth the extra money, not even for half the price. The resort had a very small beach which was very dirty. I would never stay at this resort again, even though they offered us 1/2 price to come back within a year.

Great Couples Getaway

Thomas Oct 30, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

It was out first stay at a Sandals resort so we weren't sure what to expect, but the Sandals Royal Bahamian was great! ... Nothing about it is disatissfying! The food, drinks, activities/entertainment and staff were very enjoyable. I would recommend this hotel/resort to any couple wanting to get away and relax. I would definitely go back again!

Romantic location

CYNTHIA May 26, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This was my first stay at a Sandals property and it was better than I ever expected. The food and service were great and the ... people were very friendly.

great 4 day get away

sally Feb 14, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

from the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty.bags arrived in our room with no hassle. Meals were great only ... problem was getting reservations for the one restaurant we wanted during our stay. The fact that you never need to take out your wallet during the stay was great. I would go back to any of the other sandals locations in a heartbeat.

very romantic for 2

elias Aug 31, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

This was a great resort. We went for romance and were pleased with the outcome. one restaurant in particular the Baccarrat ... was booked for three nights in a row. Make your reservations before you go. We would stay there again and again. We found a home in the bahamas and it is call SANDALS.