Consider Sandals Royal Bahamian an exclusive escape to the Bahamas. This resort is luxurious, sitting on a beachfront property offering a private island offshore and a blend of European sophistication. It is one of the most elegant Sandals resorts offering 5-star gourmet dining, award-winning Red Lane Spa, Crystal Lagoon Swim-Up Suites offering butler service, two gorgeous white sand beaches and so much more!
Where is Sandals Royal Bahamian?
You can find this resort located on Cable Beach in Nassau. This beach is a popular beach on the island and has worldwide fame.
Getting to Sandals Royal Bahamian
Sandals Royal Bahamian can be accessed with a quick flight from the United States into the Lynden Pindling International Airport. From the airport, your transfer time is an approximate 10-minute drive, so you can start enjoying your vacation almost right away.
Best Time to Visit Sandals Royal Bahamian
The best time to visit Sandals Royal Bahamian is during high season, which runs from mid-December to mid-April. This is the perfect time for a warm winter getaway, but since it is high season, the Caribbean is very popular and the beaches will be crowded. You will love the daytime temperatures and the absence of rain.
Traveling to the Bahamas during the months of January and February is ideal for those who don’t want to experience extreme heat. The temperatures are warm, but not too hot, and it’s a great balance if you like Caribbean chilly in the evenings.
What’s Included at Sandals Royal Bahamian
At Sandals Royal Bahamian, you get to enjoy a luxury included vacation. Included in your package are the following:
- Unlimited dining at all restaurants
- 3 new food trucks
- Food is unlimited and always included any time of day
- Unlimited premium liquors
- A total of 8 barsA total of 8 bars
- Every room is equipped with a stocked bar, which is restocked daily
- Included tips, taxes and gratuities
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Access to the Barefoot Cay private offshore island
- PADI-Certified Scuba Diving with all related equipment provided
- Snorkeling with all necessary equipment
- Variety of watersports with professional instructions
- Kayaks, Paddle boards, Hobie Cats
- Tennis, beach volleyball, pool tables, basketball
- 24HR access to the fitness center
- Unlimited land sports
- WiFI in all common areas, as well as in room
- Free wedding with stays 3 nights or longer
Pros and Cons of Sandals Royal Bahamian
The Pros
- Proximity to the Airport – with just a 10 minute drive, you will be in paradise. The drive from the airport is also very picturesque, with nice seaside views.
- Off-Shore Island – Sandals Cay features snorkeling, pool, whirlpool, a swim up bar, two beaches and Schooners – the seafood restaurant. Transportation to the Cay is included, be sure to check the time for the last transfer of the day when you visit.
- Short flight time from the US to Nassau for most parts of the US.
- No need to clear customs when you return to the United States!
- Fitness center offers sea views and views of the private island – a great way to have a morning treadmill run!
- Nacho and Hot Dog bars offer a wide variety on display, so you can conveniently build your own snack. Enjoy even gluten free options!
- The Misting Pool – This is one of the unique features you will find at Sandals Royal Bahamian. You will find weatherproof chairs in a shallow pool, which allow you to tan while staying cool in the sun.
The Cons
- During inclement weather, the offshore island is off limits, since you will need to be transferred to the island via boat.
- Property is small outside of the cay.
- Beach is small.
- Limited shaded lounge chairs during high season
What To Do at Sandals Royal Bahamian
There is something for everyone at Sandals Royal Bahamian, no matter what you enjoy. They are equipped to provide entertainment on land and in water. Included with your cost of booking a room is PADI® Certified Scuba Diving. Enjoy the reefs, walls and wrecks available for your viewing when you go out for a dive.
The gem of the Royal Bahamian resort, though, is the private offshore island – Sandals Barefoot Cay. This island is five minutes away from the main property by Sandals Love Runner boat. Here on the island, you can enjoy all the amenities of a complete resort. The island is home to a seafood restaurant, Jacuzzi, pool, complete with pool bar and a private beach. If you have had your fair share of regular resort life, a visit to Sandals Barefoot Cay will definitely take your vacation to the next level.
On the main property, you will find a number of ways to entertain yourself or pass your time while on resort. These include:
The Fitness Center
The fitness center is open 24 hours each day, and you gain access with your room key card. There is also the gym which is spacious and provides a most beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea from above. It is equipped with a variety of exercise equipment, and there are also aerobic rooms and squash indoors as well.
Water Sports
Your options for having fun in the water are not limited to Scuba Diving. You will find a number of watersports here to enjoy, including kayaking, windsurfing, hobie cats, snorkeling and paddle boards. If you would like to enjoy something that you have never experienced before, the professional and experienced staff will provide you with lessons, instructions and demonstrations as necessary.
Land Activities
There are so many activities that await you on the resort grounds, there is no reason for you to be bored. Enjoy beach volleyball, any of the pools, lawn chess, bocce ball, tennis and so much more.
Day and Night Entertainment
At Sandals, everyday there is a celebration. Enjoy wild parties on the beach or lively and modern parties either day or night. Around the pool is where you will always find a party throughout the day. In addition to that, there are themed events everyday. On a Sunday, you can enjoy La Vie Est Bellemon: Happiness is Everyday. Likewise, on Tuesdays, you can enjoy the theme Love is All You Need, on Wednesdays the theme is Spread Positivity, and on Thursdays it’s Be The Good. On a Friday, enjoy Love Comes in Every Color, and on Saturday the theme is Love, Equality & Kindness.
Additional forms of entertainment are available at an additional cost. These include:
Candlelight Dinner
This is a great way to celebrate with your significant other. Choose from a Garden, Terrace or Beach backdrop for your candle-lit dinner. You will have a dedicated waiter for the entire experience to ensure you get to savor the experience and ignite or reignite a spark of romance.
The Red Lane Spa
Here you can unwind and relax. If vacations are a method for relaxing and resting for you, the Red Lane Spa is the place of choice. Enjoy treatments from the spa to take the edge off. As a matter of fact, what a better way to start a relaxing vacation than with a visit to the Red Lane Spa!? Book yourself a treatment or make it a couples treatment for you and your partner to enjoy together.
Restaurants at Sandals Royal Bahamian
There are 10 specialty restaurants for you to choose from when staying at the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort. Also, there are an additional three food trucks offering snacks and fast food options as well.
Each restaurant is decorated and designed to provide an ambiance that complements its menu offerings. And you will find a wide variety of cuisines here, so you can take your palate on a trip around the world. The restaurants you can enjoy when you visit The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort include:
Soy Sushi Bar
Here you will find fresh and delectable sushi menu items. The dress code is resort casual, and no reservations are required. Visit for dinner between the hours of 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm.
La Plume
Here you will find exquisite French cuisine. And with exquisite cuisine comes rules. This restaurant requires reservations, and the dress code is resort evening attire. The restaurant is open for breakfast from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, and then again for dinner between the hours of 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm.
Butch’s Island Chop House
Here you will find a mix of steak and fresh seafood offerings. This is a dinner only restaurant with reservations required. The dress code is resort evening attire, and dinner is served from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Tesoro
Here you can enjoy Northern Italian cuisine in a colorful surrounding. Here the environment is relaxing, with a resort casual dress and no reservations required for dining. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Lunch is served from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and dinner is served from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Kanoo
Here you will find all your pan Caribbean menu items in a laid back dining ambiance. This restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, with a resort casual dress code and no reservations required. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am through to 10:30 am, and lunch is served from 12:30 pm through to 2:30 pm.
Kimonos
This is Sandal’s Japanese Teppanyaki-style restaurant, where only dinner is served. This style of service is loud, but very entertaining. Make your reservations for dinner between the hours of 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The dress code is resort casual.
Aralia House
Here you can enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine for lunch between the hours of 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The dress code is resort casual, and reservations are not required.
Calico Cafe
Enjoy delicious grilled fare at the Calico Cafe right on the beach. Here lunch is served between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. The dress code is resort casual, and reservations are not required.
The Queen’s Pearl
This is an authentic English Pub serving traditional British Fare. The dress code for this eatery is resort casual, and no reservations are needed to dine. The restaurant serves dinner between the hours of 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and later in the night guests can enjoy snacks from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.
Gordon’s on the Pier
Enjoy elegant dining on the pier at this restaurant. Reservations are not required, but the dress code is evening attire. Enjoy dinner here between the hours of 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
The Three Food Trucks
Coco Queen
Here you can enjoy local Bahamian tacos and seafood. This food truck serves food throughout the day from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Sweets ‘N’ Tings
Here you can enjoy grab-and-go sweets and coffee. The food truck is open with breakfast fare from 6:30 am to 11:00 am, and then again with dinner fare from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
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Pools at Sandals Royal Bahamian
The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort is home to many pools. Guests who book swim up suites have rooms found along the Crystal lagoon, offering them a section of pool right in their backyard. Here are the pools you can find at Sandals Royal Bahamian.
- The Crystal Lagoon Pool serving the swim up suites.
- The West Bay Pool
- Whirlpool next to the West Bay Pool
- The East Bay Pool
- Two whirlpools close to the East Bay Pool
- The Misting Pool
- Three pools and one whirlpool in the Island Village
- Sandals Barefoot Cay Pool
Bars at Sandals Royal Bahamian
There is no lack of bars at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Aside from the mini bar in your room that is restocked everyday. You get to also enjoy the following bars on property with unlimited included premium drinks.
- Swim up Pool Bar on Barefoot Cay
- Aralia House BAr on Barefoot Cay
- Bar Coco
- Swim up Pool Bar by the West Bay Pool
- The Queen’s Pearl Bar
- Soy Sushi Bar
- Mr. B’s Bar
- Swim up Pool Bar by the East Bay Pool
- Balmoral Club Bar & Piano Bar
Activities at Sandals Royal Bahamian
Enjoy day and night entertainment at the resort at the Sandals Royal Bahamian property. Sandals employees make it a party all day everyday, especially on the beach or around the pool. Enjoy themed activities on different days and nights. On theme nights, the party on the beach is extravagant, with limbo dancers and fire eaters, complete with food and drinks to tantalize your taste buds. You will enjoy Caribbean night as you are entertained with authentic island culture with top of the line entertainers. On talent night, you are the star.
Enjoy premium liquors your favorite way. You will always be able to find an open bar on the property, and if you booked a concierge or butler category, your in-room bar will be stocked with premium spirits that are stocked and refreshed each day.
FAQ
Is Sandals Royal Bahamian on a private beach?
Sandals Royal Bahamian features its private island – Barefoot Cay, which features two private beaches where you can enjoy quiet solace with your significant other. The beach club here offers a pool, whirlpool and swim up bar, as well as the seafood house, also known as Schooners Restaurant.
What airport do you fly into for Sandals Royal Bahamian?
You fly into the Nassau International Airport to get to Sandals Royal Bahamian.
Are there two Sandals in the Bahamas?
Yes, there are two Sandals properties in the Bahamas. These are the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Nassau and Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma.
How Far Apart are the Sandals in the Bahamas?
The resorts are on two different islands 140 miles apart. The Royal Bahamian resort is found on Nassau, and the Emerald Bay resort is found on Great Exuma Island.
