Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All-inclusive Resort

Barbados, Caribbean

Virgin rating

Castle View Restaurant
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room Resort View
Deluxe Room Ocean View
Deluxe Ocean Room
Lucy's Lounge
Burnt Cask Rhum Bar
Castle View Restaurant
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room Resort View
Deluxe Room Ocean View
Deluxe Ocean Room
Lucy's Lounge
Burnt Cask Rhum Bar

The hotel

Modern, elegant, and friendly, the Wyndham Grand Barbados gives you everything you need for an ideal getaway in the Caribbean. With easy access to historic sites, and the lively atmosphere of Barbados’ capital you can chose to be as chilled-out or as active as you like. Spend your days soaking up the sun around the resorts five swimming pools (complete with cabanas) or try your hand at the many activities on offer, pickleball anyone? You’ll be sure to love the fantastic range of restaurants here, ranging from seafood and local cuisine to comforting burgers and finger foods, all complete with views over the turquoise-blue ocean.

Amenities

  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, steps from a beautiful beach and next to the iconic Sam Lord’s Castle. The famous Oistins famous fish fry is around a 25-minute drive. Transfer time from airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

422 modern rooms, including 37 suites. All with Caribbean views from an over-sized balcony, sitting area, air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar and safe. Deluxe Room, Resort View - 1 king bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

All Inclusive includes: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, international brand spirits, beers and alcoholic cocktails at resort bars (premium top-self brand spirits at additional charge). Red, white and sparkling wine served by the glass (specialty wines by the bottle are at an additional charge). Mini-bar - stocked with water, juices, soft drinks and beers (replenished daily).

Deluxe Room, Resort View - 2 queen beds, sleeping 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View - 1 king bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Deluxe Room, Ocean View - 2 queen beds, sleeping 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

A collection of suites blending indoor/outdoor living with 2 balconies, Caribbean Sea views, separate living room with sofa bed, spa-like bathrooms with a shower, and bathtub, bedrooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping 3 adults and 1 child, 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.

The modern Terra Suite is 119 sqm and offers a comfortable sitting area with sofa bed, and 1 king bed.

Ember Suite is 103 sqm and offers a comfortable sitting area with sofa bed, and 1 king bed.

Zephyr Suite offers 102 sqm of living space including sitting area with sofa bed, and 1 king bed.

The spacious Ocean Suite, located on the top-floor, offers 209 sqm of living space, a separate living room, 1.5 bathrooms and outdoor tub.

Mediterranean Market (main restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner). Castle View Restaurant (signature restaurant serving steak and seafood, dinner). Sam Lord's Grill (American fare, lunch, dinner and late service). Lucy's Lounge (open 24-7 but bar staff service from 6:00am- 10:00pm, snacks). Burnt Cask Rum Bar (adult-only bar).

Weekly entertainment and event programme.

5 swimming pools, including a lagoon-style adult pool and wading pool. Spa* and fitness centre. Tennis and pickleball court. Kid’s club (open daily, for 4-12 year-olds) with daily activity programme including arts and crafts, face painting, nature walks and board games.

24-hour room service. Complimentary WiFi. Babysitting service*. Complimentary self-parking.

A Tourism Fee will be charged per bedroom, per night and will be collected at check out. The rate is subject to change by the Government, and varies by hotel room. Fees currently range from 8.75 Barbadian dollar (approximately £3.90) to 35 Barbadian dollar (approximately £16.00) per bedroom, per night.

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Please note: whilst the hotel does have a beach, we do not recommend swimming in the sea at any time of year.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (95)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed in the hotel services

Jan 29, 2025 H5661CERKG Toronto, Canada

I stayed at this resort Jan 18 to 26. We booked with AC Vacations. Prior to the trip I emailed the resort to put my sisters room side by side my room. After 3 days they couldn’t accommodate even though the resort appeared empty. House keeping is very poor as they never replenish essential supplies despite leaving notes on the bed. The food was… Read more
I stayed at this resort Jan 18 to 26. We booked with AC Vacations. Prior to the trip I emailed the resort to put my sisters room side by side my room. After 3 days they couldn’t accommodate even though the resort appeared empty. House keeping is very poor as they never replenish essential supplies despite leaving notes on the bed. The food was good but they seem to try a cater to every ethnic but their own. Overall nightly entertainment was great when dealing with the performers. The resort caters to the airline industry in a big way and they far exceeded the average vacationer. At least appeared this way when we were there. The beach is horrible and seaweed was never cleaned like other resorts do. The average person can’t swim there so if you have kids not the place. If wish Air Canada would at least say this on the review when booking on line. We found this resort expensive for the value we received. I would not recommend this resort unless beach/swimming is not important. They do offer free shuttle to a better beach but only Wednesday And Saturday. They should think of daily if they want to be a true contender with other resorts. I ‘ve been to Barbados 10 times and this is the first time I barely eat bajan cuisine so although the food was okay I give the resort 5 out 10 for food selection. Read less
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Jan 27, 2025 Debbie5393 Montreal, Canada

Hotel was definitely a five star. But the fact that there is not a nice beach was very disappointing. Rooms are very spacious but not sure how well they are cleaned. My third day there they took my comforter and never replaced it. Food was good but again I expected more Bajan cuisine. If they want this Resort to succeed they definitely need to up… Read more
Hotel was definitely a five star. But the fact that there is not a nice beach was very disappointing. Rooms are very spacious but not sure how well they are cleaned. My third day there they took my comforter and never replaced it. Food was good but again I expected more Bajan cuisine. If they want this Resort to succeed they definitely need to up their game. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Let down by food, cleanliness and lack of maintenance

Jan 25, 2025 Charlotte E

Surprised this only opened just 18 months ago. The building is just not maintained. That and the food really let this trip down. Honeymoon trip. Paid £6,400 for 10 nights in a Terra Suite. 15-26th Jan. The room was lovely. 2 balconies with furniture for lounging in the sun. Tidy, modern and spacious. The pool areas were okay. Always towels and… Read more
Surprised this only opened just 18 months ago. The building is just not maintained. That and the food really let this trip down. Honeymoon trip. Paid £6,400 for 10 nights in a Terra Suite. 15-26th Jan. The room was lovely. 2 balconies with furniture for lounging in the sun. Tidy, modern and spacious. The pool areas were okay. Always towels and beds available. They had cabana beds that you didn’t have to pay for/book which was a nice touch. We did notice some tiles falling off in each of the 3 pools, and just a general poor finish to work completed everywhere which we think prevents this hotel from being 5*. We also on a few occasions noticed drinks had not been cleared from the day before round the pool. The maids came every day and tidied and cleaned the room. We had no issues with this. Left valuables in the room that weren’t moved an inch each day. The food we found really bad. No matter what, how how it was cooked, the chicken was dry. Quite limited options, lots of fish. The hotel did put on a great spread for Errol Barrow day, and had dancers, fire breathers, performers and bands on. It showed us they could do great food… so why was it so poor every other day. The service we never had a problem with. We are British and I think it’s the same we would receive anywhere in Europe which is to the standard we expect when individuals aren’t working for tips. We have been to America lots of times where the service is to a much higher standard but of course there is a reason for that. We only had 1 server on the verge of being rude and that’s just because she didn’t see us and let us waiting a long time. The hotel put on shuttles to towns which is easy to boom and well organised. Carlisle bay is really worth visiting and then you can walk to Bridgetown from there. Ultimately, for us, it’s the food, cleanliness and lack of maintenance that let the trip down for us and prevents this hotel from being 5 star. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very relaxing vacation time and great tours arranged at concierge

Jan 24, 2025 Tunde A

Attentive staff. Luxurious rooms. Good drinks at the bar and great food all around. There was a bit of molding on the ceiling of the bathroom but the room was otherwise immaculate. Overall a 5 star experience. I would recommend staying here to anybody. You do have to realize it’s a little far from downtown/Bridgetown so be prepared to take a 30-40… Read more
Attentive staff. Luxurious rooms. Good drinks at the bar and great food all around. There was a bit of molding on the ceiling of the bathroom but the room was otherwise immaculate. Overall a 5 star experience. I would recommend staying here to anybody. You do have to realize it’s a little far from downtown/Bridgetown so be prepared to take a 30-40 minute ride to activities late at night. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Would not stay again.

Jan 24, 2025 Manon S Liverpool, United Kingdom

Honestly, just don’t stay here. It’s such a shame to be writing this review because the staff on the whole were fantastic. The grounds are well manicured and picturesque, the food for the most part was good. The cleanliness however, needs addressing immediately. This is an expensive hotel and I’d be surprised if I were told it had been fully… Read more
Honestly, just don’t stay here. It’s such a shame to be writing this review because the staff on the whole were fantastic. The grounds are well manicured and picturesque, the food for the most part was good. The cleanliness however, needs addressing immediately. This is an expensive hotel and I’d be surprised if I were told it had been fully cleaned since the opening. The hotel is covered in glass, all of which is dirty. I spilled water on the floor in our room and quickly wiped it with the towel to find the towel covered in dark brown dirt despite having just checked in. There is no attempt to keep the buffet area clean during meal times with food spilled all over the surfaces and floors left until the end of the dining period. There was Dust and debris all over surfaces in the room. It’s the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. I couldn’t return until I knew this was addressed. Read less