What We Love
- It's small, and privately owned, so you'll be spoiled and you can easily get around the resort.
- The rooms - boho chic with either ocean, pool or garden views from your own Private Idaho private balcony.
- The oh-so British afternoon tea. You'll feel so freakin' royal.
- Karma Spa that offers ice baths for detoxing and purification.
- Creche/nursery for your babies and Teen club for your zesty adolescents.
Things to Know
- It's only 15 short minutes from the airport and located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Woo hoo!
- The capital, Bridgetown, is just 10 minutes away.
- If you want to get hitched, you can get the Sugar & Spice Wedding Package. It's dreamy.
- The Mount Gay Rum Factory is near. Gotta get a taste of this.
- The George Washington House, the South Coast Boardwalk and the Garrison Savannah Horseracing track are just a short hop away.
Resort Details
- Bluch CafeCoffee shop is also available in the Sugar Bay Chattel Village (not a part of the all-inclusive plan).
- Colin's Bar & Grill
Colin’s is a fun rum shop, beach bar and restaurant. Serving everything from hot-dogs and burgers to paninis and pizza, Colin’s Beach Bar will satisfy your cravings. Colin’s is located near to the water sport hut, Karma spa, the kids crèche and teen hut making it the perfect place to dine for all ages.
- Lazy Mongoose Pub
Unwind at The Lazy Mongoose located in the Sugar Bay Chattel Plaza. Based on an English Pub theme, The Lazy Mongoose will feature leather chairs and an oak bar counter. The Pub features local brews such as Banks Beer and late night snacks.
- Sizzle Steakhouse
Located in the Sugar Bay Chattel Village, Sizzle Steakhouse is open for dinner. The wood covered walls and designer furniture pieces gives Sizzle that unique setting and features communal tables as well as private dining. Guests can wine and dine at Sizzle up to twice per week. Please note that while this restaurant is a part of the all-inclusive package, some premium menu items are subject to a surcharge.
*Limited dining
- The Reef
Travel around the world without leaving beautiful Barbados. At Reef, enjoy delicious international buffets every day right in the heart of Sugar Bay. Reef, located beachside is a cool looking buffet restaurant and beach bar decorated in driftwood and pastels.
- UMI
UMI (Japanese for Ocean) is an elegant, romantic sushi restaurant decorated with driftwood and modern white furnishings. UMI overlooks the main pool on one side and the sea on the other. UMI specializes in Sushi cuisine and offers upstairs seating. Below UMI is a large lounge area for families and those who want to lounge poolside. Join us for dinner at UMI up to twice per week.
- Babysitting†
- Car rental desk†
- Children programs†
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym†
- Game room†
- Gift/News stand†
- Grocery store†
- Hairdresser/barber,Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Babysitting†
- Car rental desk†
- Children programs†
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym†
- Game room†
- Gift/News stand†
- Grocery store†
- Hairdresser/barber, Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Spa†
- Water sports†
- Conference Suite†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program †
- Fitness center on-site
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- Pool
- Spa †
- Teen programs †
- Volleyball
- Motorized Water Sports
- Scuba diving †
- Barbados Museum
- Bridgetown
- Garrison Historic Area
- George Washington House
- Mount Gay Rum Factory
- South Coast Boardwalk
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2308 reviews
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Feb 19, 2025Room WITHOUT a view
Overall this hotel is very nice; beautiful beachfront, food is excellent, service is great. However, please be aware that if you book a signature room, this may not be the beautiful pool view the pictures suggest. We are a group of 4 with 2 girls aged 14 who have been looking forward to a week at this hotel with what we hoped would be fabulous pool view rooms. Instead we have been put in what I would describe as the over-spill building which is opposite the main building with absolutely no view and which backs onto a restaurant or other building with loud expellers sending up smells that resemble a greasy spoon cafe. Our room towels and sheets smell like cooking fat. I hate to give negative feedback but I’m really disappointed in the hotel reservations people and Virgin holidays. I feel really let down. I asked if we could be moved to a pool view room and was told it was not possible and also took this up with Virgin with no success. To be frank I’d never have booked this hotel if I’d known we would be given rooms in this location. Really disappointed.
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Feb 16, 2025Wonderful resort with wonderful staff.
The staff at Sugar Bay make this wonderful resort even better. They are friendly and kind. We are older and they were always looking out for us making sure we had everything we needed. The food is fantastic, every cocktail is made with care, the a la carte restaurants are 5 star. The beach is suitable for non-swimmers, easy to get in and out of, fairly calm thanks to the breakwater. We love that there is no music on the beach, just the relaxing sounds of nature. You can get a chair and umbrella on the beach any time of day, no need to get up at the crack of dawn. This was our second time and we can't wait to go back.
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Feb 16, 2025
Great vibe
Very friendly staff. Great variety of food and dining experiences. Rooms and resort very clean. Well placed for local visits to Garrison UNESCO World Heritage Site and to see the swimming horses at Pebbles Beach. Just a great vibe and feel to the resort.
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Feb 15, 2025
Best buffet food ever!!
The best buffet food ever and we have been to many destinations. Also the hotel rooms all of a very good standard. We did get flooded due to heavy rain but were moved by the hotel twice, but we ended up on a first floor sea facing room. Entertainment also excellent, brilliant female group amongst them. Staff also felt comfortable to dance at their stations when service was quiet which was lovely to see. Easy access from and to the airport, just get a cab $35 each way. From the airport when you land has taxis just outside. Just ask the price and they take you straight to your hotel. There was a oriental and steak house themed restaurants that were also good, but I thought the buffet was better in my opinion. Sorry the small pub open to 1am was naff with a large screen TV with loud music. and in need of updating. You can walk to Browns beach and horse racing from the hotel or just pop on the local buses (little vans) to get to other parts of the island, they cram people in so be prepared and for loud music but you are very safe in Barbados. Lovely people everyone so polite and all say hello and welcome to their island when out and about. I recommend staying at this very friendly hotel. I would definitely go back.
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Feb 12, 2025
Beautiful resort with wonderful service
We had a wonderful week at Sugar Bay. The staff was superb, very friendly and will honor any requests! Beautiful property and beach. Just a little rocky, nothing you can’t step around. Staff brought out umbrellas so you don’t bake in the sun! The Reef buffet had plenty of options and a different theme nightly. Also went to the Collin’s snack shack for lunch. Had burgers and hotdogs and fries for a change. Ate at Sizzle steakhouse one night and the steaks were delicious!! Loved the nightly entertainment, super singers and 2 nights had dancers and fire eaters! All around wonderful vacation would definitely recommend!!!!
- AdvisoryImportant Notice The wearing of camouflage and/or military apparel is illegal in Barbados. Clothing of this nature will be confiscated and persons will be charged accordingly.
- AdvisoryA mandatory Government imposed fee of $9.63 is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. This fee may not include tax and is subject to change.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies: Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.