“Opulent 5* hotel on the beach. Romantic bedrooms feature marble bathrooms, chandeliers and extensive technology systems. Outdoor pool with waterfall, palatial spa, three golf courses, tennis courts and manicured gardens. Sublime cuisine in the restaurants. Luxurious, spacious and slick. ”

Hotel review

Since opening in 1961, Sandy Lane has been synonymous with luxury service and surroundings. Nothing has changed. The outdoor swimming pool comes with a cascading waterfall; the beach comes with service so attentive they will even polish your sunglasses whilst serving you a cold drink. The hotel is renowned for its golf courses and spa, both arguably the best in the Caribbean. Both exude exclusivity but with no stuffiness. The rooms are simply magnificent and have been renovated to include technology which will open the curtains for you. The five room villa is the piece de resistance, with its own private staff and near total seclusion. Dining is an utter treat as well, from the more formal L'Acajou to Bajan Blue; attention to detail reigns. Do not let the opulence deter children as the Treehouse club and teenagers Den are both well equipped and laid back for everyone to have fun. Possibly the final word in luxury.

James Henderson
James Henderson Review published: 2024-12-03

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Large suites are ideal for families; Treehouse kids club, complimentary watersports and swimming
  • Honeymoons

    • Romaneqsue spa, sublime beach service, watersports, sailing trips and so much more!
  • Watersports

    • Non motorised watersports are included in the price
  • Tennis coaching

    • Coaching available on one of the nine courts
  • Snorkelling

    • Complimentary equipment to borrow.
  • Other Activities

    • Trips to swim with the turtles
  • Golf

    • Three manicured courses
  • Designer Shopping

    • In hotel Gatsby store
  • Windsurfing

  • Charming

  • Scuba course

  • Luxury

  • Free wifi

  • Kids Club

  • Family Suites

  • Opulent

  • Sailing

  • Designer

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Landmark

  • Tennis

  • Spa

  • Grand Hotel

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • On the beach

  • Fishing

  • Cycling

  • Gym

  • Sights nearby

  • 5* Luxury

  • Kayaking

  • On an island

  • Disabled access

  • Diving

Facilities

  • Rooms

    96 rooms in this hotel
  • Concierge

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Kids Club

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Private villas

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Hot Tub

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Watersports

    • Non motorised watersports are included in the price
  • Tennis coaching

    • Coaching available on one of the nine courts
  • Snorkelling

    • Complimentary equipment to borrow.
  • Other Activities

    • Trips to swim with the turtles
  • Golf

    • Three manicured courses
  • Designer Shopping

    • In hotel Gatsby store
  • Windsurfing

  • Scuba course

  • Sailing

  • Tennis

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Cycling

  • Sights nearby

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

Map & Location

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