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.
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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Jan 19, 2020
Wonderful new year break
Greater London, United Kingdom
Had a fantastic stay here with my family. The food was varied and delicious. The close proximity to the beach was great, plus there was a reef which meant we could all swim safely in the sea without fear of the currents. The staff were great. The weather, sunsets, evening music and New Years party were all brilliant. Plus we were able to book excursions through the hotel for day trips. Safe, clean, welcoming. Would definitely go back.
Jan 19, 2020
A wonderful return visit -amazing as always
United Kingdom
My wife and I have just so enjoyed a third consecutive January holiday at the wonderful Sugar Bay hotel on Barbados. Morgan Seale heads up a superb team of staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble and they seem to genuinely want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We were amazed just how many of them remembered not only our faces but our names too, from the moment we arrived to when we left. The service was so good that it would be unfair to pick out just a few names, but those who were truly exceptional know who they are.
We again treated ourselves to an oceanfront deluxe room and loved it. The food choices in the main Reef buffet restaurant were varied and of high quality and we enjoyed our four visits to the Sizzle speciality restaurant too at no extra cost.
The hotel’s private beach is as lovely as ever and the beach boys made sure we had umbrellas for shade. The south coast location means you can walk along the beach in both directions and the hotel is far enough away from the airport not to be troubled by any noise, but near enough for a relatively short transfer time.
The live entertainment each evening was of a good quality, with the girl band Virgo, who tend to appear on Sundays, perhaps the best. The service from the bar staff was excellent too and we found it great that the main bar closed at 11pm, which meant that the hotel became very quiet soon after, which suited us just fine. The discreet security presence meant we felt very safe at all times.
In short, truly superb and we are sure we shall return at some stage.
Jan 18, 2020
Three years on and it's still a great place to stay
Carlisle, United Kingdom
This was to be my ultimate, and rather expensive, escape from January rain and cold in northern England. I was slightly nervous that it might not be as good as on my previous visit, but no problems there. Staff friendly and efficient, a nice room, nice grounds, great choice of food. Great bird watching on my patio with the really tame wood doves plus humming birds and bananaquits. Warm sea, easy access to good walking routes for the more active. I'm glad I came
Jan 18, 2020
Fantastic ....
norfolk
Stayed here January 11th to 18th January 2020
Flight was with virgin through Tui, perfect flight ...
The resort is 30mins from the airport, great location
The hotel in my opinion was first class and I will list why..
Arrived
Greated with a smile and rum punch ..
Check in was swift and they will take your credit card it this point in case you want to pay for trips so no need to carry money around the hotel.
They give you a bracelet with a small badge is the best way to describe it and this is to identify you as a guest and it’s your room key so no need to worry about your room, it’s on your wrist..
Room
We had a ground floor sea view and was big enough and had hairdryer and fridge freezer and a safe, slippers and dressing gown..
There is also a sugar bay bag if you use it you will be charged for it.
You will see in some reviews comments about hot water taking its time to come through , we had very little issues if you put the shower on by the time you get ready it’s warm ..
Food
Brilliant we have no complaints here,
Main buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner . Good variety
Colins beach bar, lunch . Burgers, hot dogs, chicken etc and the menu changes daily, you do have to wear a tee shirt or they will ask you to put one on. You can also order more than one item off the menu at a time..
Sizzle .dinner steak restaurant very good book next to reception
Umi. Asian and sushi restaurant..very good and book next to reception
There is also afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes
Bars
Pool swim up .. we didn’t use
Reef bar ..great place to socialise and meet people, staff will make any drink you want ...great
Colins bar on the beach .great location and staff do come up the beach to collect orders but they can be a bit on Barbados time ..
Staff
The staff here are amazing and I genuinely mean that I wish I could remember all their names ...
Gale who works on the egg station makes the perfect omelette..thank you Gale
Pool bar guys and beach guys just brilliant and can not do enough for you ..thanks guys
Restaurant staff ...just amazing remembering what you have where u like to sit..
Reef bar . Again just brilliant as soon as your drinks low another appears ...
Reception staff...nothings to much trouble
Sea and beach
Lovely beach and the sea is clear and you can snorkel and if you go the reef at the hotel next door to the left the fish are amazing and take some bread ..
Out and about
Taxis ....little mini busses will craze you but there are ok
Busses blue busses there ok to and then there’s the big yellow busses reggay bus
I have no issues in recommending this hotel ..
Jan 18, 2020
Brilliant Hotel - made even better by all of the staff
Faringdon, United Kingdom
Everyone we met of the staff were brilliant, the reception team couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The Reef restaurant staff were great and the food was probably the best we have had at an hotel in the Caribbean. The hotel is set in well kept grounds and has a strip of beach accessed directly from the building. The beach itself was raked daily by the watersports boys (who were always helpful and cheerful). If you have loungers on the beach, drinks are brought to you if you wish. The sea is beautiful and the beach itself is protected by a reef, so you can swim even when the tide is in or coming in as the bigger waves dissipate. Our room was an Ocean Front and was of a good size with a nice bathroom and a balcony overlooking the sea. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the room, but many people prefer to go and make their own at the Driftwood Cafe and take it back to their rooms. There is no smoking in the rooms or balconies (although many Americans ignored this). You can walk the beach in either direction for miles if you wish and there are many cafes, shops etc along the way. Together with the Reef restaurant, there is Sizzle (a steak house) and Umi (a sushi restaurant) - you have a visit once every 7 days as part of the tarrif. For lunch there is also Colin's Bar which also serves drinks throughout the day. Would we go back - absolutely YES
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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Wonderful new year break
Greater London, United Kingdom
A wonderful return visit -amazing as always
United Kingdom
Three years on and it's still a great place to stay
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Fantastic ....
norfolk
Brilliant Hotel - made even better by all of the staff
Faringdon, United Kingdom