Sandy Lane's reputation precedes it. This is the grande dame of the Caribbean hotel scene, famous for its extravagant opulence, extensive facilities and air of ultimate exclusivity. This is where film stars, Premiership footballers and rock moguls come to unwind and relax in style.
If you want to aim high, this is about as high as it gets. Sandy Lane is easily the best and most famous hotel on Barbados - and probably the West Indies - with an awesome reputation for style and service. Choose to stay here and you will be thoroughly pampered.
Accommodation
Let one of the hotel's Bentleys whisk you from the airport to the hotel, where you'll be greeted with chilled towels and fruit punch. From here, you can revel in the luxurious surroundings of the opulent but tasteful rooms and suites with plasma wide screen TVs and interactive entertainment systems with access to movies, a music library and the internet.
The resort even has its own five bedroom villa offering the ultimate in privacy with the added advantage of the hotel's luxurious facilities.
Luxuries
There is the huge spa spectacularly fronted by a magnificent waterfall that cascades into a freeform swimming pool, three golf courses - including two 18-hole championship courses, the famous Green Monkey designed by Tom Fazio and the Country Club course plus the original course, the aptly named Old Nine.
Children's Entertainment
As you would expect, there's a long list of activities and watersports and the line up is equally as impressive for children, with the renowned Treehouse Club where kids from three to 12 are kept entertained and The Den where teenagers can chill out to their heart's content.
Dining Out
Add to this the four restaurants, including the signature L'Acajou a la carte restaurant and the more relaxed Bajan Blue hangout and it's not surprising that Sandy Lane has garnered such an enviable reputation.