More rooms and expanded amenities as Jamaican hotel chain prepares for post COVID-19 spike in tourism

The Jamaica-based all-inclusive hotel chain, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is expanding its Sandals Royal Barbados property, with a new 66-suite South Seas Village wing.

The new wing is slated to debut on July 1, when it is hoped that there will be an uptick in visitor arrivals in Barbados – given the rapid COVID-19 vaccination programme now taking place on the island – thus giving impetus towards further opening of the country.

The hotel chain reports that the expansion will bring the resort’s room total to 338, including Sandals’ Rondoval, Skypool, Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up and Millionaire Butler suites. The expansion plan will see the addition of two new wellness-inspired eateries, The Greenhouse Restaurant and Heart & Sol café, bringing the resort’s restaurant count to nine.

New features being added to the resort

Two new resort pools are now being constructed, as Sandals plans to bump up the amenities on offer to its guests.  The new South Seas Village rooms will feature high-pitched ceilings and light-wood furnishings finished with quartz inlays.

The suites will have premium, king-sized Sandals Tranquility Blissful beds, pillow menus, marble baths with his and her sinks, private outdoor soaking tubs for two and in-room bars featuring Robert Mondavi wine. Blackout shades and in-room aromatherapy systems featuring personalised scent experiences will also be an added feature in the new suites.

Guests staying in butler suites will also enjoy a personal butler, 24-hour room service and VIP check-in.

In making the announcement on the expansion, Adam Stewart, executive chairman of SRI, said: “Sandals Royal Barbados is the ultimate indulgent resort for couples who are looking for top-of-the-line luxury. We’ve added more suites, restaurants and pools to elevate our options which further enhance the already incredible guest experience.”

Sandals Royal Barbados guests will have full exchange privileges with the neighboring Sandals Barbados, offering travelers a mega-resort experience featuring a combined 20 restaurants, 14 bars, 11 pools and five whirlpools.