Ultimate Luxury at The Sandy Lane Hotel

I was fortunate enough to have a site inspection of the prestigious Sandy Lane hotel in Barbados recently and it was everything I had imagined and more. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and from the moment you enter the gates, you just know you are in a world of exquisite luxury. There are two things that come to mind when I think of Sandy Lane – the colour pink and monkeys – both of which are everywhere in a discrete and tasteful way. There are 4 restaurants and 6 bars within the property, as well as a very large pool with waterfall feature, spa, library, boutique shops, a jewelers, kids club, tennis courts, gym, golf courses (yes, that’s right – plural) just to name a few of the facilities.

However, what blows me away, is the service; the staff go above and beyond. If you are lazing on the beach, soaking up the rays and want a drink, simply put the flag that is next to your sun lounger upright in the sand, and a beach attendant will be at your side within seconds with a cold drink or water spritz to cool you down, food – basically whatever you desire. The spa is currently only for Sandy Lane guests and is probably the best spa within a hotel I have seen. The treatment rooms each come with their own garden or plunge pool and the atmosphere is so relaxing – I felt relaxed simply walking around there.

I was lucky enough to have a peek inside one of their rooms; a Luxury Ocean Room. I have some of my repeat customers staying in this same room type next month and so I was over the moon to see exactly what they would experience. The rooms ooze opulence (as I expected) and the balconies are grand with stunning views over the ocean. All room types at Sandy Lane have ocean views except for the Orchid rooms which overlook the manicured gardens.

Included in each booking is: *Fast track upon arrival *Transfers to and from the airport in an executive car *Welcome fruit cocktail on arrival and personalized guest in room registration *Fruit plate in room on arrival *Packing and unpacking services *One outfit per person pressed upon arrival *Full English breakfast daily *Non alcoholic drinks in the honor bar in the room *The Treehouse Club dedicated children’s facility *Unlimited non-motorized water sports *PLUS, of course, you have my personal concierge service for all bookings made through me ??

The Sandy Lane is a very luxurious hotel and while it is certainly not the cheapest, it offers an experience like no other in Barbados and therefore, in my eyes, is worth every penny and more.