Press & Awards
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Sandy Lane Barbados

We’re Honoured

Sandy Lane has long been regarded as the most distinguished address in the Caribbean, and the preferred resort for discerning travellers in search of the finest holiday. Its dedication to excellence has achieved numerous accolades and awards.

Forbes Travel Guide Global Star Ratings 2023

Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award Winner - The Spa at Sandy Lane

Forbes Travel Guide Global Star Ratings 2023

Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award Winner - Sandy Lane Hotel

AAA Five Diamond Ratings 2023

AAA Five Diamond Award Winner

World Travel Awards 2023

Barbados' Leading Boutique Resort

Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023

Sandy Lane Hotel was rated among the Top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor worldwide, as reviewed by travellers.

U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotels 2023

#1 in Best Barbados Hotels

LUXlife Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023

Best Luxury Boutique Resort 2023 - Caribbean

LUXLife Magazine Travel & Tourism Awards 2023

Best Luxury Caribbean Boutique Resort - Barbados

World Spa Awards 2023

Barbados' Best Resort Spa - The Spa at Sandy Lane

World Golf Awards 2023

Caribbean's Best Golf Hotel - Sandy Lane (Barbados)

Barbados' Best Golf Hotel - Sandy Lane

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2023

Ranked as the #1 Best Resort in Barbados, and #3 Best Resort in the Caribbean

Forbes Travel Guide Global Star Ratings 2022

Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award Winner

AAA Five Diamond Ratings 2022

AAA Five Diamond Award Winner

World Travel Awards 2022

Caribbean's Leading Luxury Resort
Barbados' Leading Boutique Resort

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2022

Listed as one of its Top Caribbean Resorts

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2022

Sandy Lane Hotel ranked within the Top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor as reviewed and chosen by travellers.

British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2022

Sandy Lane is the recipient of the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for the seventh consecutive year. Sandy Lane achieved a 4.7 out of 5 overall score.

LUXLife Resorts & Retreats Awards 2022

Best Luxury Boutique Resort 2022 - Caribbean
Romantic Getaway for the Year - Barbados

Golf Digest Editor’s Choice 2022

Best in Resorts - Americas

World Golf Awards 2022

Barbados' Best Golf Hotel
Barbados' Best Golf Course - The Green Monkey Golf Course

World Spa Awards 2022

Barbados' Best Resort Spa - The Spa at Sandy Lane

Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2022

Award of Excellence - L'Acajou

Forbes Travel Guide Global Star Ratings 2021

Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award Winner
#1 out of 13 Forbes rated global brands (2017 and 2018)

AAA Five Diamond Ratings 2021

AAA Five Diamond Award Winner

U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotels 2021

#1 Hotel in Barbados

World Travel Awards 2021

Caribbean's Leading Luxury Resort
Barbados' Leading Boutique Resort

World Golf Awards 2021

Barbados' Best Golf Hotel
Barbados' Best Golf Course - The Green Monkey Golf Course

World Spa Awards 2021

Barbados' Best Resort Spa - The Spa at Sandy Lane

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021

Sandy Lane Hotel ranked within the Top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor as reviewed and chosen by travellers.

Golf Digest Editor’s Choice 2021

Best Golf Resorts in The Caribbean And Bermuda Winner

British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2021

For the sixth consecutive year, Sandy Lane has been recognized by British Airways Holidays customers for providing outstanding services, facilities and customer experiences. Sandy Lane achieved a 9.7 out of 10 overall score.

Falstaff Hotel Travel Guide 2021

Best of Hotels Award Winner

LUXlife Magazine 2021 Leaders in Luxury Awards

2021's Award for Excellence in Luxury Accommodation - Barbados

AAA Five Diamond Ratings 2020

AAA/CAA Five Diamond Award Winner

AAA 2020 Best of Housekeeping Award

Sandy Lane has received the AAA 2020 Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping award, having significantly surpassed expectations, as measured during the inspector’s comprehensive on-site inspections.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020

Sandy Lane Hotel and Bajan Blue ranked within the Top 10% of properties on TripAdvisor as reviewed and chosen by travellers.

World Golf Awards Winner 2020

Barbados' Best Golf Course – The Green Monkey Golf Course

Elite Traveler Top 100 Suites 2020

Top 100 Suites - The Villa at Sandy Lane

British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award 2020

Sandy Lane has been recognized by British Airways Holidays customers for providing a high-quality customer experience. Sandy Lane achieved a 9.6 out of 10 overall score.

USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards 2019

Top 10 Best Caribbean Golf Course - The Sandy Lane Country Club Golf Course

Forbes Travel Guide “World’s Most Luxurious Hotel” 2018

Forbes Travel Guide released its first annual Verified List, naming Sandy Lane Hotel as one of the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2018

Named one of the Top Hotels in the Caribbean

U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels 2018

#1 Hotel in Barbados

TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 2018

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean
Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Barbados