Based on 12 March 19 departure from London Gatwick flying with Virgin Atlantic, staying for 7 nights all inclusive in a Signature Room (2 adults sharing) including return private transfers.
Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.
All Inclusive Luxury on the South Coast
Located on the South Coast of Barbados within the Historic Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sugar Bay Barbados welcomes you to enjoy a great all inclusive holiday. With a choice of five restaurants open to you, serving everything from international buffets to Asian fusion delicacies and classic British pub food. There are bars located around the property, enjoy a cocktail with stunning beachfront views to not having to leave the pool at the fun pool bar. The suites are spacious and families will appreciate the larger family rooms and suites, as well as the kids' and teen clubs and crèche facilities; whilst couples seeking romance can enjoy contemporary honeymoon suites with beautiful ocean views.
All Inclusive dining in a choice of four restaurants including the outstanding UMI
The perfect retreat for romantic couples or families looking to make memories
Complimentary non-motorised water sports and Wi-Fi
Approx. 25 minutes from Barbados International Airport
Walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars
Short distance from the island's capital Bridgetown
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Jul 19, 2019
Best holiday ever
Farnham, United Kingdom
We were 4 adults and 2 teenagers. A seamless check in with very efficient and friendly reception. We had booked deluxe signature rooms but on arrival found we had been upgraded to family suites 401 and 402. Both suites were so spacious and well equipped. Beds comfortable, loads of storage and cleaned immaculately each day and efficient air con.
We ate most of our meals on the terrace at the Reef restaurant. The buffet was excellent with just the right amount of choice. The quality was extremely high and the service excellent. Choice of wine and quality was best I have ever been offered in an all inclusive. Our boys chose to eat in Colin’s at lunchtimes and thoroughly enjoyed it. We ate in each of Sizzle and Umi which were both great.
The beach was stunning. A light pair of swim shoes meant the few rocks were no issue and there was no seaweed issue at all while we were there. Such a treat to have waiter service on the beach and to be helped with beds and umbrellas. Everyone so friendly and helpful. Delicious range of cocktails all served with a smile.
The evening entertainment was good with Virgo being the highlight. We went every evening to The lazy mongoose which is amazingly underused. As our teens were 15 we had to take our drinks across to the games room where we played pool every evening. One small improvement could be to get rid of the air hockey table which I don’t think has been working for years and put another pool table.
Activities on the beach were a bit low key so we made our own fun but on our penultimate day Romain returned from his annual leave and we wished he had been there throughout our stay as he really got activities going with the teens.
We hired a 6 seater car through the hotel and had a brilliant day exploring the island. Racing day at the Garrison was brilliant fun and we also went on the lunch cruise with Calabaza to swim with turtles which we would highly recommend. The Bajan people are justifiably proud of their Island and interact in such a friendly way both in and out of resort. Too many brilliant staff to name but Kay and Darian and Romain stood out. We felt no pressure to tip but often did so as we felt it was so deserved.
In summary we would not consider staying anywhere else in Barbados now and cannot wait to return. Thank you all so much at Sugar Bay..we miss you!
Jul 18, 2019
Fantastic Trip - Beautiful Barbados
Bayside, New York
Sugar Bay was awesome. Its a small all inclusive resort. The entire staff was so nice from arrival to departure. Shanique at the front desk, was a sweetheart. Tamika, the hotel hostess is so accommodating & friendly. Andrea, who made our breakfast every morning-so funny !! The bartending staff mixes some mean drinks. Our room was oceanfront, which was very clean & cleaned daily. The property is beautiful & very well kept. The beach area has plenty of seating available with loungers & hammocks & small tables to hold your drinks. The beach staff, brings you an umbrella when you want it & need it from the strong sun. The beach itself is clean. There is lots to do on the beach, paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking. The food is really good with lots of variety for all meals. The entertainment in the evenings was really great. Cheryl,(I forgot her last name) a world renowned limbo dancer came one night, what she can do with her body - is only to see to believe. Only one gripe, that I would personally have is that I am a smoker and smoking is not allowed - at all - in on your terrace or balcony and smokers have a little bit of a hard time finding a area where you can smoke. I would highly recommend this resort to everyone. The hotel offers shuttles to Bridgetown daily. We even took a shuttle to Oistins for the Friday night fish fry...which was absolutely amazing..so much fun, like a giant carnival or fair.. just people eating, drinking and dancing, a real experience.
Jul 13, 2019
Great Stay!
Sugar Bay was a great vacation. The facilities were clean and the food was great. The staff was very accommodating. Tamika, Marissa, Darian, Kay and Kerry-Ann's customer
service was great. Definitely will go back. The beaches were good and th eisland itself was nice. The rooms did not get cold enough for me ( I'm always hot) so I would recommend taking a little fan. Great vacation.
Jul 13, 2019
Decent hotel
Hotel is decent, rooms were huge and lovely. Most of the staff you cannot fault, a very few though who don’t know how to crack a smile and when you ask for a drink at the pool bar are very rude about it - Rylan at the pool bar. Pool size is a little small, should have another one for kids as a lot of ball throwing and having fun - like they should be but means you can’t have a leisurely swim or chill out in pool, gets very busy. Also the pool floor is concrete and literally will rip your feet to shreds, should be tiled as after a while gets sore to walk on or play games.
Buffet very good selection, I’m a vegetarian and find it hard wherever I go but this was the best place so far. A lot of fruits and salads to choose from!
Shower goes from one extreme to the other either freezing cold or super super hot.
All in all hotel is decent, just a few touch ups they should do and cleanliness in the pool area is slacking.
Have to go on a boat trip, snorkel and swim with the sea turtles! Amazinggg.
Jul 13, 2019
Great hotel, great stay!
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
My wife and I stayed at Sugar Bay for 10 nights at the beginning of July 19 and we had a really lovely stay! With that being said there are a few area's I think could be improved which I will mention.
Check in and the room.
Check-in was relatively smooth with only a short wait. The staff were really welcoming and the rum punch was a nice touch. We went for the basic signature room which was actually very comfortable and well equipped. The bed was huge and super comfortable, the bathroom suite was modern and spacious. Other facilities included a proper iron and ironing board, safe, tea/coffee facilites and a mini fridge. Overall we were really happy with the room, next time I would considering an upgrade just to get that sea view! The cleaning staff were really good, definitely no complaints there. Our only issue with the room was the lack of a shelf in the shower (which meant all our products were on the floor) and the fact there was no milk in the room, just coffee mate which was odd and not nice in tea!
Hotel and grounds.
The Hotel itself was lovely and clean. The beach area was particularly lovely with plenty of sun loungers, however tables were in very short supply, which meant most of the time we didn't get one. Yes there are a few rocks in the sea but that's nature for you. The beach waiters can't do enough, the supply of alcohol was great, they really do work hard! The pool area is nice, beds are comfy (albeit not enough of them and oddly spaced) and the pool bar was a great addition. Yes the pool is far too small and shallow with quite an abrasive texture along the bottom, cpupled with chunky ledges separating each level. Not a great pool to swim in but is refreshing none the less. One thing that wasn't great was the constant balls flying across the pool, some of the guests had no consideration for others which is obviously not the hotels issue.
Food and drink.
Generally really really good! I'm not a great lover of all inclusives, but this hotel certainly impressed. Food choice was quite small, however all cooked really well! The reef was probably our favourite despite it being a buffet (which I thought I'd hate!). Colin's was lovely, food was quite similar each day, a bit more variety would have been nice. The speciality restaurants were actually a bit of a let down unfortunately. UMI was ok, however Sizzle House was probably my least favourite meal of the holiday. The steak was super thin and overcooked. However, my biggest issue of the entirely holiday was the draught beer which is really awful no matter which bar you get if from (apart from the pool bar where they serve bottles). The only way I can describe it is whammy! I did mention this to the bar staff who agreed, seems it's been this way for a while. Please sort the draught beer out!
Staff.
The staff are definitely a credit to the hotel! Really friendly and helpful, honestly can't do enough for you. We managed to have a good talk with the Hotel Manager Morgan who was just as friendly and hospitable, clearly this filters down from the very top.
So overall a really lovely, relaxing holiday! This is certainly a place we will be visiting again over the next few years!
You'll spend some enjoyable hours relaxing at the hotel's pool areas. Enjoy the swim-up bar with a wide range of cocktails you won't need to leave the pool to enjoy a refreshing drink.
Karma Spa
Immerse yourself and indulge in a wide range of treatments Karma Spa has to offer.With private and couple treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy massage shower and a dry sauna you can relax and rejuvenate. While not part of the all inclusive package, it's well worth the treat.
For further beauty indulgence, the resort has a hair and beauty salon in the Chattel House Village
With views of the gardens or pools, these rooms come with private balconies and king-size bed. a fully furnished balcony or terrace, bathroom with shower and amenities such as in-room safe, coffee and tea making facilities and an iron and board. Twin bedded rooms are available on request.
Larger than the leading Signature Room, this accommodation provides the same amenities such as private fully furnished balcony or terrace and pool or garden views but comes with an additional sofa bed.
Sitting close to the beach, these rooms allow views of the ocean from private balconies. They have a king-size bed, with twins on request, and have modern bathrooms with showers.
Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms have sofa beds which can accommodate an extra guest and are furnished with twin beds or kings, a private balcony, a modern bathroom with shower and picturesque ocean front views.
Perfectly positioned these spacious suites sleep up to four adults or five people including children and have a private bedroom with a king-size bed. The separate living area is large with sofa bed and extra space for a rollaway.
Serving food from around the world in a variety of styles, The Reef is the hotel's main buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a great location situated between the pool and the stunning beach.
Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00
Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00
Afternoon Tea: 16:00 - 17:00
Dinner: 18:30 - 21:30
Opening times are always subject to change.
Restrictions: Reservations are not required.
Dress code: Resort casual. Ladies swimsuits must be covered up.
Sizzle Steakhouse
Located at Sugar Bay Chattel Village, this steakhouse is open for a dinner of fresh grilled meats and other delectable foods.
Restrictions:Reservations are required. Reservations at specialty restaurants are permitted once per week. Guests can pay a nominal charge of US$25 to dine for a second time, some premium items may incur a surcharge
Dress code: Resort casual
UMI
This chic restaurant specialises in Asian fusion cuisine and sushi - people from far and wide visit this restaurant to get a taste of the fantastic sushi that is served here. A stay at Sugar Bay is not complete without spending an evening at UMI.
Restrictions: Reservations are required. Reservations at specialty restaurants are permitted once per week. Guests can pay a nominal charge of US$25 to dine for a second time. Upstairs seating is for adults only. Families with children can be accommodated downstairs.
Dress code: Resort casual
The Lazy Mongoose Pub
Lazy Mongoose is an English themed pub, located in the Sugar Bay Chattel Plaza serving Pub-style fare. Open late to spend the remainder of your evening either using the pool table, darts board or just to sit and socialise.
Dress code: Resort casual
Colin's Beach Bar & Grill
Located down by the sand, Colin's Beach Bar & Grill is a relaxed dining choice serving classic lunch options like burgers and pizzas, as well as local specialities for dinner.
Restrictions: Reservations are not required.
Dress code: Resort casual. Ladies swimsuits must be covered up whilst dining.
The Coffee Bean
If its a warm coffee and a tasty croissant you're after, then head to The Coffee Bean and treat yourself. There are also a variety of cakes and savoury snacks available. Not included as part of the all inclusive plan.
Board Basis Options
All Inclusive
FOOD: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a choice of 5 restaurants (premium menu items subject to surcharge)
DRINKS: Premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and afternoon tea
ACTIVITIES: Access to the creche, kids' club and teen clubhouse. Non-motorised water sports and free Wi-Fi.
The supervised kids' club has a range of fun activities and facilities including a playground for children aged 4-11 years and also features a creche for younger children. Babysitting may also be requested at an additional charge. The Clubhouse is perfect for older kids who want to have some fun of their own this holiday. A great place to socialise and make new friends.
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Best holiday ever
Farnham, United Kingdom
Fantastic Trip - Beautiful Barbados
Bayside, New York
Great Stay!
Decent hotel
Great hotel, great stay!
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom