The Best Sandals Resorts of 2023

Red Lane Spa, sauna and steam rooms, freshwater lake, motorized and non-motorized water sports

Sandals Grenada is a dream for couples who want to get away from it all, while still having easy access to diving and snorkeling sites. This resort boasts an array of dining options at 10 different restaurants, which include cuisine options from around the world. Foodies can enjoy everything from dramatic Teppanyaki dining to classic Italian comfort fare to fine dining at an acclaimed steakhouse.

Sandals Grenada also features room options for every travel style and budget, including suites with butler service, private pools, and walkout beach access. There are five large outdoor pools to choose from, including options with to-die-for mountain and ocean views. The main pool has a traditional swim-up bar, pool volleyball, and a nearby hot tub, yet travelers will also find a quiet beachfront pool and several waterfall river pools perfect for lounging.  

Red Lane Spa, some rooms come with a convertible Mini Cooper and butler service, motorized and non-motorized water sports, free bike rentals

If you love the Sandals brand but are looking for the newest stay in their portfolio of properties, consider booking a stay at Sandals Royal Curaçao. This brand-new luxury resort features an array of exclusive amenities, such as a two-level see-through infinity pool with dramatic ocean views and secluded seaside bungalows with private pools.

Dial up the romance by booking the Kurason Island Suites, which overlook an exclusive heart-shaped pool and come with butler service and access to your own convertible Mini Cooper for exploring the island. Or, enjoy a private pool at the Awa Seaside Bungalows, complete with a soaking tub with privacy curtains and a personal butler. The beach is adorned with several heart-shaped beach beds, perfect for a photoshoot. (Book this for sunset, as this west-facing resort has the perfect views for watching the sun dip below the ocean’s horizon.) Round out the romance with a “Scents of Love” couples massage at the Red Lane Spa. 

Guests can dine at eight different gourmet restaurants (don’t miss Gatsu Gatsu for some truly incredible sashimi or Aolos for authentic Mediterranean fare), or they can grab a quick bite at three unique food trucks. An array of opulent room options are available, including beachfront suites with swim-up access and soaking tubs on the patio.

Sandals Barefoot Cay private offshore island experience included, water activities like paddle boards and snorkeling, exclusive VIP airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz for butler guests

Aside from being shiny and new, thanks to its recent transformation, Sandals Royal Bahamian is almost like staying at two resorts in one. Guests have complimentary access to the resort’s exclusive Sandals Barefoot Cay, located just minutes from the resort via the Love Runner boat that runs at regular intervals. This offshore adventure includes two secluded beaches (one that’s perfect for snorkeling), a pool and hot tub, a swim-up bar, a seafood house, hammocks, and a Zen garden. 

The picturesque Island Village, featuring standalone villas named after remote Bahamian cays, was inspired by the Bahamas’ archipelago—think hues of pink and blue décor with shiplap and striped awnings, and Butler Villa Suites with private pools and outdoor soaking tubs. Other luxurious room options include zero-entry Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Suites. Be sure to swing by the all-new Coconut Grove beachfront lounge, which is perfect for daytime relaxation, but truly comes to life at night with live music and entertainment.

Red Lane Spa, four-lane bowling alley, motorized and non-motorized water sports

Sandals Royal Barbados shares the same property with the adjoining Sandals Barbados, which is the more average of the pair. In the Royal section, guests will find the most luxurious room options available, including opulent Skypool Suites, Swim-up Suites, and Millionaire Suites. Some suites even feature exclusive butler access.

There are 20 restaurants to choose from across the two properties, and Sandals Royal Barbados guests can dine in them all. Other stand-out features at this property include a rooftop pool, a 15,000-square-foot spa, and a lively British pub.

Red Lane Spa, six pools, fitness center, motorized and non-motorized water sport

If you're yearning for a Sandals getaway and you want the best beach you can find, Sandals Grande Antigua is hard to beat. This property sits along Dickenson Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches across the 365 beaches in Antigua. Not only is the water clear and the sand powdery white, but you'll be able to watch the sunset over the water—a romantic treat for any couple.

The property offers a plethora of room options, and this Sandals location has some of the largest rooms with private pools you can find. Guests can enjoy watersports on-site, including PADI-certified scuba lessons, dance lessons, fitness classes, and more. 

Motorized and non-motorized water sports, BMW private airport transfers for all Butler and Club Elite Sandals guests, shuttle to Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Royal Caribbean stands out in the romance category due to the many exclusive and private room categories they offer, including luxurious overwater bungalows. This property also features Love Nest butler-level suites, which include 24/7 butler service, 24-hour room service, VIP check-in, and plush robes and slippers for relaxation.

There’s also a private island with overwater hammocks, two white sand beaches, a pool with a swim-up bar, and the exclusive Thai restaurant, Royal Thai. Sandals Royal Caribbean guests also have the benefit of sharing amenities with the nearby Sandals Montego Bay resort, along with a free shuttle service to get there,

Red Lane Spa, three outdoor pools to choose from (including Jamaica's largest and a river pool), PADI-certified scuba diving on site

Sandals South Coast features some truly unique room options that are perfect for a honeymoon. Choices include their exclusive overwater bungalows with private plunge pools and see-through glass floors, as well as their Rondoval Village swim-up suites with private pools, butler service, vaulted ceilings, a huge soaking tub for two, and zero-entry river pool access.

The resort itself is just as beautiful as you might imagine, due to its location on a 500-acre nature reserve along the white sand beaches of Whitehouse, Jamaica. Guests can dine at nine different restaurants or relax at seven different bars, including a swim-up bar. This property is also home to Jamaica's largest pool and Sandal's longest river pool.

Free shuttle to nearby Sandals Royal Caribbean, BMW private airport transfers for all Butler and Club Elite Sandals guests, motorized and non-motorized water sports, fitness center, free wedding for stays three nights or longer

Sandals Montego Bay is just a short 15-minute ride away from the Montego Bay airport, which makes it ideal for a wedding with guests flying in at different times. This property is also beautiful in its own right, with a white sand beach that goes on forever in each direction. Overwater swings provide the perfect place to relax, and guests can also unwind at one of the property's oceanfront pools.

A new overwater wedding chapel is available at the property, as well as an overwater bar. While Sandals Montego Bay is home to 12 restaurants, resort guests can actually choose from a total of 21 different dining options, thanks to exchange privileges with Sandals Royal Caribbean.

Executive style golf course, motorized and non-motorized water sports, Red Lane Spa, fitness center

St. Lucia's Sandals Regency La Toc is ideal for foodies since you can choose from 27 different restaurants when you include shared dining options at sister properties. Restaurants on-site offer Five-Star Diamond French cuisine and other international cuisines such as Italian, Asian, and Mediterranean.

The property itself boasts a spectacular location along a crescent-shaped white sand beach with crystal clear waters and plenty of lounge space. Room options abound, including huge suites with private pools and dramatic views of the Caribbean Sea.