Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island

Nassau, Bahamas

Virgin rating

The hotel

As if this hotel wasn't luxurious enough already, the recent renovations have taken Sandals Royal Bahamian to another level - and they're ready to welcome you back to experience everything new they have to offer. The swim-up suites are the standout room type at this property, allowing you to step right from the comfort of your room straight into a gently flowing river pool with views of the ocean ahead. The Island Village offers privacy and romance and; as with all Sandals properties; the butler service will leave you not having to lift a finger. The real highlight of this Sandals hotel is the private offshore island - just jump on a Love runner and you'll be there in 5 minutes. It's basically a resort in itself, complete with beach club, pool, swim-up bar and spa experiences. Paradise: found and included. When you are feeling a bit more adventurous, there are a host of activities included in your stay so you can work up an appetite. You'll be spoilt for choice when you do get hungry though, with 10 gourmet restaurants and 2 food trucks - you'll have to make sure you stay long enough to ensure you try them all!

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On Cable Beach, Nassau. Transfer time from airport: 15 min.

Hotel information

All rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-bar with soft drinks, wines and local beers, safe, iron and board, amenity kits, hairdryer and 1 king-size bed. All rooms sleep maximum 2 adults and include round trip airport transfers. 

East Bay Premium rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building with views of the French courtyard. 

Club rooms include: Access to club lounge which offers a host of amenities including private check-in/check-out, all day snacks, alcoholic beverages and signature cocktails, coffee machine, selection of board games and dedicated concierge. Club rooms also include all day room service, bar stocked with a variety of spirits and Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wine, and bath robes.

Butler rooms include: personal butler service for all your needs during your stay with a cell phone to reach them when needed. Guests also receive plush robes with slippers, fully stocked bar complete with premium spirits and 24 hour room service. Some also include Rolls Royce airport transfers. 

Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, 5-Star Global Gourmet™, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

East Bay Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-4 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens, featuring a rainfall shower.

Island Village Honeymoon Luxury Villa Rooms are situated on the 2nd floor surrounded by the lush gardens of the Island Village.

East Bay Honeymoon Zen Garden Rooms are located on floors 2-3 of the East Bay building, with views of the resorts gardens from a private balcony.

East Bay Luxury Rooms are located on floors 1-6 of the East Bay building, with views of the courtyard and an additional cosy seating area.

East Bay Zen Garden Walkout Club Level rooms are on the ground floor of the East Bay building featuring an oversized patio that leads to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

East Bay Oceanview Premium rooms are situated on floors 5-6 of the East Bay building with large bay windows overlooking the sea. 

East Bay Oceanview Grande Luxe rooms are located on the upper floors of the East Bay building, featuring a private balcony with stunning ocean views as well as an additional indoor sitting area.

West Bay Grande Luxe Walkout Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are on the ground floor with a private patio featuring views of the tropical gardens and pool.

East Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level rooms are located in the Balmoral Oceanfront Village on floors 2-6, with a private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Island Village Club Level Junior Villa Suites feature an outdoor tranquillity soaking tub on the patio or balcony, overlooking the gardens. These are situated on the ground or first floor.

East Bay Poolside Walkout Club rooms are on the ground floor, featuring a private patio that's just steps from the pool.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suites are located on floors 3-5, offering stunning views of the ocean, gardens or pool from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Suites are on the top floor of the building, with views of the ocean, gardens and pool from the private balcony.

East Bay Beachfront Club Level rooms are situated on floor 2-4 and include an oversized balcony overlooking the beach, ocean and the resort's offshore island.

West Bay One Bedroom Butler Suites are on floors 2-3 and include a separate master bedroom and living room with a dining area. The private balcony offers garden views.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite are on the second floor of this picturesque village, with a tranquillity soaking tub for 2 on the balcony. These suites have separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on floors 2-5, with a spacious living/dining room with fully stocked bar. The luxurious suite offers ocean views from the private balcony.

West Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites feature a loveseat in the bedroom, as well as separate living room with a private balcony overlooking the ocean, located on floors 2-5.

East Bay Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suites are located on the top floor, with a fully furnished balcony overlooking the ocean, beach and the resort's offshore island. The master bedroom features a fully stocked bar and cosy seating area.

West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suites are spacious suites located near the pool and restaurants, on floors 2-5. They feature a separate master bedroom and living room with fully stocked bar.

West Bay Oceanfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floor with stunning sea views from the private balcony. There is a spacious open-plan living/dining room, as well as separate master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, with zero entry access to the garden river pool.

Island Village Walkout Butler Hideaway Villa Suites are romantic retreats situated on the ground floor with views of the tropical gardens and a private plunge pool on the patio, as well as a tranquillity soaking tub and bistro set. The expansive bedroom includes a seating area and fully stocked bar.

West Bay Swim-up Oversized Club Level Junior Suites are located on the ground floor with a private walkout patio complete with lounge chairs. The spacious bedroom features a loveseat and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Walkout Butler Villa Suites feature an enclosed private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The suite consists of a separate living room and master bedroom.

West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen One Bedroom Butler Suites are on the ground floor, featuring zero access to the garden river pool from the private patio. The suite is made up of a separate master bedroom and living room with dining area and fully stocked bar.

Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suites are secluded ground floor suites featuring a private patio complete with plunge pool and tranquillity soaking tub for two. The master bedroom seamlessly transitions into an open concept sitting area.

East Bay Beachfront Swim-up Butler Suites are located on the ground floor, just steps away from the white sandy beach. The patio features lounge chairs and a bistro set, and offers zero entry access to the infinity pool.

West Bay One Bedroom Swim-up Butler Suites offer views of the pools, gardens and a glimpse of the ocean from the ground floor patio; with direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite has a separate living room, with the master bedroom featuring love seat and fully stocked bar.

West Bay One Bedroom Oceanview Swim-up Butler Suite offer full ocean views from the walkout patio, that has direct access to the zero entry swim-up pool as well as a tranquillity soaking tub. The suite is spacious, with a separate living room complete with fully stocked bar.

10 dining options: La Plume (French cuisine), Butch's Island Chophouse (Steak and Seafood), Tesoro (Italian), Kanoo (Pan-Caribbean cuisine), Kimonos (entertaining Teppanyaki, reservations required), Aralia House (located on Barefoot cay, serving fresh seafood and grilled specialities), Calico (cafe), The Queen's Peal (serving traditional pub food), Gordon's Pier Restaurant (Seafood), and Soy (Sushi). 2 food trucks: Coco Queen (Bahamian fare), and Sweets 'N' Tings (sweet treats and coffee). 8 bars including 2 swim-up pool bars. Weekly late night chocolate buffets and sparkling wine breakfasts.

Nightly entertainment with live performances, cocktail parties and theme nights.

4 Swimming pools. Sandals Barefoot Cay private offshore island featuring two secluded beaches, beach club with pool, whirlpool, and swim-up bar, Red Lane® Spa experience and restaurant. Scuba-diving (FREE for PADI-certified divers, fee applies to others), snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks, paddle boards, water trikes, sailboats and Hobie Cats. Tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, lawn chess, croquet, board games, shuffleboard, pool tables and darts. Fitness centre with aerobic and aqua-fit classes. Red Lane® Spa (treatments*).

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas. Shop* and SnapShots Photo shop*. Round trip airport transfers included with all room types, Butler room types include Rolls Royce transfers (arrival and departure).

* Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing for the $$ i paid

Jan 27, 2025 GolfbucketlistADB Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Reasonably relaxing...Decent food...Maybe 3 nice restaurants....Lacking with Nighttime Entertainment...Customer Support before the trip was terrible and now i'm trying this place again and CANNOT GET ADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR THE SIMPLEST QUESTION!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Closest Sandals to America

Jan 27, 2025 Tuner79 Newmarket, Canada

We have been to many sandals and liked this one. It’s close to the airport and private transfers to and from with a butler room was nice. Marky Mark our driver was great. We had a private pool room which was nice. Natasha at La plume was the best server we had. Our butlers Dominique and Logesh did a great job. Dominique is awesome. He went… Read more
We have been to many sandals and liked this one. It’s close to the airport and private transfers to and from with a butler room was nice. Marky Mark our driver was great. We had a private pool room which was nice. Natasha at La plume was the best server we had. Our butlers Dominique and Logesh did a great job. Dominique is awesome. He went above and beyond. I see future GM in his future. Fabion the butler manager was very accommodating as well. Mr Clarke the Gm is always friendly and willing to help. This is an older resort. Great getaway! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good but also disappointing Sandals experience

Jan 26, 2025 BobLiz15 Bracknell, United Kingdom

We’d previously stayed at 7 Sandals resorts across 6 countries, and this was our first visit to The Bahamas. The resort itself is quite compact, with beautifully manicured grounds (as always). Good selection of restaurants & bars, the food & drink were consistent with the regular Sandals offering - good but nothing outstanding. Our favourite… Read more
We’d previously stayed at 7 Sandals resorts across 6 countries, and this was our first visit to The Bahamas. The resort itself is quite compact, with beautifully manicured grounds (as always). Good selection of restaurants & bars, the food & drink were consistent with the regular Sandals offering - good but nothing outstanding. Our favourite part of Sandals Bahamian was the private island, where it’s always easy to get the sun beds you prefer (sun or shade, with / without sea breeze) whatever time you arrive, and a good lunch offering. So why was it both a great & disappointing Sandals experience? The good; The private island Some really professional, friendly & consistent service - a big shout out to them all The Loyalty team & events were excellent The staff at Sweet n Tings (coffee truck) were great, likewise Jackie at Kanoo The dissapointing; Some really unprofessional, consistently unfriendly / lazy service. A waitress in the Italian restaurant Tesoro was possibly the worst & rudest server we’ve ever encountered - she even removed her name badge when I asked her name Some days the private island was closed due to bad weather - we’ve no complaints, safety is important. When the island is open, the last ferry back is scheduled for 4.50 pm. However on the 6 or so visits we made, every day the crew tried to persuade everyone to leave the island early (up to 1 hour) - probably so they could finish equally early. We’re sure this was not official policy but Sandals should be managing their staff. On Sunday a big TV was put up screening a football game at the coconut grove near the “noisy” pool. Not of interest to us, but again no complaints. However the sound was so loud it was near impossible to have a conversation at the “quiet” pool - it’s not rocket science to only turn on the speakers near the screen. As soon as we arrived we booked meals at the 3 restaurants requiring reservations. However all 3 got cancelled by someone overwriting our bookings to different days & times - seems new bookings were somehow being made against our room number but not in our name.. The Club Lounge staff were most unhelpful resolving the issue - it was only thanks to manager Jade we got it finally sorted. In summary, the good experience interacting with the majority of staff was marred by the smaller number of poorly trained / inefficient / unmotivated or lazy staff. If it weren’t for them, this would have been a 5 star review. Read less
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Jan 26, 2025 Amanda R

My husband and I stayed at Sandals Royal Bahamian 1/20-1/24, and we had an overall wonderful experience. A couple points of reference for this review - We are from the Northeast US, early 40s, stayed 3 full days, and stayed in the West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite. Arrival - we had a Rolls Royce transfer to/from the airport.… Read more
My husband and I stayed at Sandals Royal Bahamian 1/20-1/24, and we had an overall wonderful experience. A couple points of reference for this review - We are from the Northeast US, early 40s, stayed 3 full days, and stayed in the West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite. Arrival - we had a Rolls Royce transfer to/from the airport. Marky Mark was our driver upon arrival and Ricky Ricardo was our driver back to the airport. Both were engaging and entertaining, and we learned a lot about them and Bahamian history during our rides! Weather - temps were in the mid-70s to low 80s with some cloud cover each day. These temps felt wonderful to us and we spent our days in swimsuits at the private island, beach or pool. We didn't spend a lot of time outside after nightfall, but I wore short/long dresses and shorts to dinner, and was comfortable walking to and from our room. The west pool was heated while we were there and was very comfortable. Room - our room looked exactly as the pictures on the website when we booked. There are technically 2 sides to the resort. West is the "party" side and East is the "quiet" side. We were on the west and loved it as we could enjoy the evening festivities from our balcony. The music ended around 10:30 pm each night and didn't start again until at least 10 am the next day. Butler Service - our butlers were Doreen and Junior, and they were great! Our room had a bottle of champagne on ice and a savory snack upon our arrival, which was lovely after traveling and while getting settled into our room. When we travel we enjoy visiting local wineries and doing a wine tasting - we shared this with our butlers and asked them what they could do. They delivered 8 bottles of wine to our room, and we had a pizza and charcuterie tray delivered to our room at a specified time our final full day. This proved to be a delicious lunch and wine tasting! Food/Restaurants - for dinner we dined at Butch's, La Plume and Tesoro. Butch's was definitely our favorite - the Surf and Turf is delicious - we visited there twice! La Plume was our least favorite - we tried it due to wanting to try French cuisine, and were underwhelmed. We don't think this is a Sandals thing, moreso that we're just not a fan of the cuisine. Tesoro - loved the antipasti bar and the chicken parm is delicious. We recommend waiting to order to your main course until after you've enjoyed the antipasti bar - our main course orders came out minutes after we visited the bar and felt a little rushed. For breakfast we visited the buffets at Tesoro or Kanoo each morning - both were good, but eggs definitely are not great at either location. For lunch our faves were the risotto at the restuarant on the private island and the pizza/charcuterie/wine we had arranged on our balcony. Ultimately, we had a lovely time and very much enjoyed our visit. We will definitely recommend this resort to our family and friends, and are looking forward to another Sandals visit soon! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Could have been better

Jan 24, 2025 Nicola J

We didn’t have a horrible stay but we could have had such a better experience. Some staff are amazing others are really not interested! Which really leaves you with mixed emotions! The restaurants feel very rushed as there are so many people waiting, I didn’t feel I could relax at all.