Real and Honest Sandals Royal Bahamian Review
Sandals Royal Bahamian is the closest Sandals resort to the U.S., located in The Bahamas. In addition to a lively setting near Nassau, it has a beautiful beach and a peaceful private island. It was recently renovated for a fresh, glamorous feel.
Sandals Royal Bahamian has a 4.1 rating on Google.
We had fun on our visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian and loved how easy it is to get from the U.S. To help you decide if this is the right Sandals resort for you, here is our full Sandals Royal Bahamian review.
What to Know About Sandals Royal Bahamian
The closest Sandals resort to the U.S., Sandals Royal Bahamian is on stunning Cable Beach and the recent renovation added luxurious beachfront suites with butler service. It’s close to all the action in Nassau, but still great for relaxing—especially on the private island, which has a beach, pool, restaurant, and bar.
Sandals Royal Bahamian has a British influence, offering high tea each day as well as a pub, croquet, and a billiards room. It’s also the only Sandals resort that is close to a casino.
Getting to Sandals Royal Bahamian
It’s very easy to get to Sandals Royal Bahamian from the U.S. Located in Nassau, Bahamas, it is just an hour’s flight from Florida. There are many direct and nonstop daily flights from major airports, since Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas.
After we landed at Lynden Pindling Airport, we went to the Sandals check-in and were ushered to our complimentary transportation for the short ride to the resort. We were actually checking in about 15 minutes later.
Sandals Royal Bahamian is about 20 minutes from downtown Nassau and 30 minutes from Paradise Island.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Rooms and Suites
There is a range of rooms and suites at Sandals Royal Bahamian, including spacious premium and luxury rooms with tropical garden or ocean views, oceanfront suites, poolside and garden walkout suites, swim-up suites, suites with private pools, and beachfront swim-up suites with Tranquility Soaking Tubs™ for two on the patio and 24-hour butler service.
The rooms are in different areas, which range from quiet to more active. The most peaceful area is the Island Village, followed by East Bay. The West Bay area is closest to the main pool and activities.
We stayed in an East Bay Beachfront Club Level Room, which was really nice and had a huge furnished balcony with great views. We enjoyed the extra amenities that come with club level, such as the dedicated concierge service.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Restaurants and Bars
Sandals Royal Bahamian has 10 restaurants plus two new food trucks in the Coconut Grove lounge area, offering a wide variety of cuisines and atmospheres. Choose from elegant French, southern Italian, steaks and seafood, Asian, Caribbean, sushi, and grilled specialties. The two food trucks serve Bahamian food and sweet treats.
You can also get in-room dining if you’re staying in a club or butler-level room or suite. Another option is to request a private candle-lit dinner on the beach.
There are 8 bars at Sandals Royal Bahamian including swim-up bars and a British pub.
The Beach at Sandals Royal Bahamian
Sandals Royal Bahamian is located on Nassau’s famous Cable Beach, which has lovely white sand and clear blue water. You have several choices here, including the main beach at the resort and beaches on the private island.
The private island is easy to get to with regular boat service, and the beaches have plenty of chairs as well as a center with snorkeling equipment. The island also has a pool with swim-up bar and a restaurant.
The Pools at Sandals Royal Bahamian
There are seven pools at Sandals Royal Bahamian, including three main pools and some lagoon pools that flow in front of the swim-up suites. There are also five whirlpools.
The East Bay area has a pool that is laidback, but not completely quiet as you can hear everything happening at the main pool, which is in the West Bay area. This pool features entertainment and a DJ during the day.
For the most peaceful vibe, the pool on the private island is perfect. It also has a swim-up bar so you can really take it easy.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Activities and Amenities
Sandals Royal Bahamian has all the usual complimentary watersports you will find at Sandals resorts, including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and Hobie Cat sailing. It also has windsurfing and water trikes. Instruction is included for everything except scuba.
Land activities include day and night tennis, basketball, croquet, beach volleyball, table tennis, billiards, and lawn chess. There is also a fitness center with classes—located in a penthouse for amazing views during your workout. Nightly entertainment includes theme parties and live music.
In addition, there’s a full-service spa (which costs extra).
You can also enjoy all the fun activities in and around Nassau, such as historic sites, shopping, and casinos. We loved going to the BahaMar waterpark, which was really fun.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Honeymoons
Sandals Royal Bahamian is great for U.S. couples who want to get their honeymoon started as quickly as possible since it’s so close. Plus, you can get a free honeymoon package if you come within 30 days of your wedding. This includes a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, a romantic turndown service with flower petals on your first night, breakfast in bed one morning, and fresh flowers.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Cost
The rates at Sandals Royal Bahamian currently start at $300 per person per night.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Pros and Cons
Sandals Royal Bahamian is very close to the U.S. and close to the airport, maximizing your vacation time and decreasing travel stress. It also has beautiful beaches and a luxurious private island, and is close to the action in Nassau including casinos and waterparks.
The main con would be that rates are higher here than some other Sandals resorts, so it can be more expensive. Also, the main beach is not super big, so if you like long walks on the beach you may want to look at another Sandals.
Now that you’ve read our Sandals Royal Bahamian review, let us know if it’s the right resort for you. If not, feel free to reach out to us for help finding the best match, or with planning your trip!
