Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane is the epitome of luxury with a tangible air of exclusivity. The elegant Palladian-style hotel enjoys a beautiful setting on the island's 'Platinum Coast' and it holds a magnetic attraction for royalty, the wealthy and famous and the discerning traveller. Since it first opened its doors to guests in 1961 this classic hotel quickly established a deserved reputation as one of the world’s very best hotels. Boasting exceptional facilities, immaculate grounds, a magnificent spa and breathtaking golf courses, Sandy Lane is a outstanding resort for couples and families alike.
This superb resort has The Country Club restaurant overlooking the golf course, and two sea view restaurants – the à la carte L’Acajou and Bajan Blue for beachfront buffets. Myriad facilities include complimentary non-motorised watersports, nine floodlit tennis courts, two 18-hole championship Tom Fazio-designed golf courses for challenging play and wonderful views, and the hotel’s original 9-hole course. The deluxe 47,000 square feet spa encompasses a fitness room, John Frieda hair salon and The Spa Café, whilst individual treatment rooms have their own hydrotherapy pool or private garden, and a spectacular waterfall cascades into the freeform swimming pool adjacent. Children’s amenities and activities are found at The Treehouse Club for 3-12 year olds, The Den for teenagers includes PlayStations, Wiis and computers. Nanny and babysitting services are also available.
Accommodation
112 rooms and suites, each with airconditioning, ceiling fan, telephone, personalised bar including complimentary soft drinks, television and in-room entertainment system, DVD/CD player, Wi-Fi, marble bathroom with bath and separate shower, large terrace or balcony.
Orchid rooms overlook tropical gardens.
Ocean and Luxury ocean rooms have wonderful sea views with the latter being more spacious.
One and Two bedroom suites, Penthouse suites and a five bedroom Villa (656m²) available on request.
Restaurants
• Bajan Blue - All-day dining in a casual, open-air oceanfront setting. Caribbean, Asian and European influenced cuisine as well as a sushi bar and wine bar. • L'Acajou - Enjoy cuisine de Provence and fine wines in an open-air waterfront setting.
Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane is the epitome of luxury with a tangible air of exclusivity. The elegant Palladian-style hotel enjoys a beautiful setting on the island's 'Platinum Coast' and it holds a magnetic attraction for royalty, the wealthy and famous and the discerning traveller. Since it first opened its doors to guests in 1961 this classic hotel quickly established a deserved reputation as one of the world’s very best hotels. Boasting exceptional facilities, immaculate grounds, a magnificent spa and breathtaking golf courses, Sandy Lane is a outstanding resort for couples and families alike.
Facilities
- Beach service including cold towels and tropical drinks
- Nine floodlit tennis courts
- Scuba diving (arranged on request)
- Deep-sea fishing (arranged on request)
- Two 18-hole Tom Fazio designed championship golf courses
- Nanny service for 0-3 year olds
- The Treehouse Club for 3-12 year olds
Children's Club
• The Treehouse Club (3-12 years) offers arts and crafts activities as well as drama, sport and games. • Nanny service is available for children under three at local charge, on a locally requested basis.
Swimming Pools
• 7,500 square foot pool with a waterfall and pool bar set in tropical gardens.
Spa and Beauty
The magnificent spa is set in a splendid Romanesque building fronted by a spectacular waterfall cascading into the large freeform swimming pool. The spa's highly skilled therapists are waiting to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Eleven treatment rooms each feature a private landscaped garden or a hydrotherapy pool. Open 9am-8pm.
Therapies at the spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facials
- Hydrotherapy
- Jet blitz rooms
- Sauna
- Crystal cold room
- Warm and cold showers
- Oriental steam bath
Scuba Diving
Sandy Lane Hotel dive centre
Golf Information
The Country Club: Holes - 18, Par 72 The Green Monkey: Holes - 18, Par 72 The Old Nine: Holes - 9, Par 36
Location
On the west coast, approx. 40 minutes from the airport.
Beach Description
• White sandy beach with personalised beach service.
Sandy Lane
Explore the surroundings
Destination introduction
Barbados holidays offer pure relaxation, with some of the finest hotels in the Caribbean. The sophisticated west coast has superb hotels, excellent restaurants, white sand beaches and clear calm waters - ideal for swimming. The livelier popular south coast boasts some of the island's best beaches as well as the chic bars and glittering nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap.
A great variety of accommodation ensures a fabulous beach holiday for all. Stay in unique properties such as a plantation, watch sunsets on the beach, unwind in a spa or cruise the waves on a restored clipper.
Barbados holiday highlights - The island's clear warm waters and stunning barrier reefs are teeming with colourful fish and other marine life - ideal for snorkelling.
- Venture underground and explore Harrison's Cave, an enchanting limestone cave of beautiful stalactites and stalacmites where crystal clear streams flow into waterfalls that cascade into clear emerald pools.
- Swim with sea turtles for a magical holiday experience.
- Enjoy a thrilling range of watersports from some of the Caribbean's most stunning beaches.
- Discover the secret to crafting some of the world's finest rums and enjoy taste-testing with a tour of one of the island's famous rum factories.
- The climate, spectacular scenery and astounding courses make Barbados a golfers' paradise.
- Visit former plantations, romantically ruined or skilfully reused, such as the Flower Forest at Richmond Plantation.
Sports
Watersports
Hit the island’s pristine beaches for deep-sea fishing: kite-, wind- and board-surfing; scuba diving; and snorkelling.
Shopping
A duty-free shopping paradise, in Barbados you can browse for designer fashion, jewellery and anything else you can think of, plus local handicrafts at the markets and galleries that dot the island.
Excursions
Zip-line through tropical forest and go hiking through stunning surroundings.