What We Love
- It's small, and privately owned, so you'll be spoiled and you can easily get around the resort.
- The rooms - boho chic with either ocean, pool or garden views from your own Private Idaho private balcony.
- The oh-so British afternoon tea. You'll feel so freakin' royal.
- Karma Spa that offers ice baths for detoxing and purification.
- Creche/nursery for your babies and Teen club for your zesty adolescents.
Things to Know
- It's only 15 short minutes from the airport and located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Woo hoo!
- The capital, Bridgetown, is just 10 minutes away.
- If you want to get hitched, you can get the Sugar & Spice Wedding Package. It's dreamy.
- The Mount Gay Rum Factory is near. Gotta get a taste of this.
- The George Washington House, the South Coast Boardwalk and the Garrison Savannah Horseracing track are just a short hop away.
Resort Details
- Bluch CafeCoffee shop is also available in the Sugar Bay Chattel Village (not a part of the all-inclusive plan).
- Colin's Bar & Grill
Colin’s is a fun rum shop, beach bar and restaurant. Serving everything from hot-dogs and burgers to paninis and pizza, Colin’s Beach Bar will satisfy your cravings. Colin’s is located near to the water sport hut, Karma spa, the kids crèche and teen hut making it the perfect place to dine for all ages.
- Lazy Mongoose Pub
Unwind at The Lazy Mongoose located in the Sugar Bay Chattel Plaza. Based on an English Pub theme, The Lazy Mongoose will feature leather chairs and an oak bar counter. The Pub features local brews such as Banks Beer and late night snacks.
- Sizzle Steakhouse
Located in the Sugar Bay Chattel Village, Sizzle Steakhouse is open for dinner. The wood covered walls and designer furniture pieces gives Sizzle that unique setting and features communal tables as well as private dining. Guests can wine and dine at Sizzle up to twice per week. Please note that while this restaurant is a part of the all-inclusive package, some premium menu items are subject to a surcharge.
*Limited dining
- The Reef
Travel around the world without leaving beautiful Barbados. At Reef, enjoy delicious international buffets every day right in the heart of Sugar Bay. Reef, located beachside is a cool looking buffet restaurant and beach bar decorated in driftwood and pastels.
- UMI
UMI (Japanese for Ocean) is an elegant, romantic sushi restaurant decorated with driftwood and modern white furnishings. UMI overlooks the main pool on one side and the sea on the other. UMI specializes in Sushi cuisine and offers upstairs seating. Below UMI is a large lounge area for families and those who want to lounge poolside. Join us for dinner at UMI up to twice per week.
- Babysitting†
- Car rental desk†
- Children programs†
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym†
- Game room†
- Gift/News stand†
- Grocery store†
- Hairdresser/barber,Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Babysitting†
- Car rental desk†
- Children programs†
- Dry cleaning†
- Exercise gym†
- Game room†
- Gift/News stand†
- Grocery store†
- Hairdresser/barber, Offsite†
- Lounges/bars†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Spa†
- Water sports†
- Conference Suite†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program †
- Fitness center on-site
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- Pool
- Spa †
- Teen programs †
- Volleyball
- Motorized Water Sports
- Scuba diving †
- Barbados Museum
- Bridgetown
- Garrison Historic Area
- George Washington House
- Mount Gay Rum Factory
- South Coast Boardwalk
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2481 reviews
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Jan 13, 2026Best Birthday Celebration
We just returned from a week at Sugar Bay. I have nothing negative to say about this resort. My first and foremost criteria is the beach and SB does not disappoint. The beach crew run around tirelessly all day placing umbrellas where you wish! No need to rush out at 6 am to get a chair. We didn't spend much time at the pool but there is a swim up bar there which seemed popular. No cheesy shows at night, but live entertainment which we love. Our room was ocean view and had some modern upgrades, two balconies and a comfortable bed. The Reef Restaurant had a wide variety of items each day to suit the most picky eaters - evenings always included fish, seafood or shellfish, plus a carving station. For my birthday, we went to Sizzle Steakhouse which had great service and food. The restaurant provided a bottle of champagne and sweets for the occasion. The staff are soooo friendly! I will try to name a few - Re-Shawn, Shawntee, Aykeem, Keshawna, Kaydean, Andrea, Tremaine, Chloe. I have been watching this resort for a few years and finally got to go! I will definitely be back. Thanks for a wonderful birthday visit.
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Jan 13, 2026
Excellent hotel with great food. & lovely staff
We loved sugar bay. One of the “ smaller” big hotels. No issue to get sun lounger nor queues at the buffet. I was not a fan of a buffet but sugar bay has changed my mind. Great food, lot’s of variety & high quality ingredients. We enjoyed the Sizzler but less so Umi. With hindsight, I should have had 2 starters as the mains were fairly bland. Alcohol was plentiful & although not top of the range, definitely mid so no complaints. Beach is gorgeous with protection from the breakwater. I was a little concerned that we were Atlantic side but sea definitely felt Caribbean. We would highly recommend.
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Jan 12, 2026Great staff, aging resort
We went for a family wedding at the start of December. After check-in we were assigned a less than stellar room in the detached part of the hotel opposite the reception and next to the generators, it was not great but tiredness from travelling won and we slept through it. The next morning we complained and were able to swap to a room next to the main pool which was far nicer even though the same grade. This goes into my main point that the staff were excellent throughout the resort. They were helpful and polite at all times. Akeem and Joan particularly at the bar and Keshawna in the restaurant were so great. The resort itself is showing its age, I'd say it's a 4* but needs some TLC in places. Bathroom ventilation is not good for example. Not enough electric points in the rooms is evident as well. Wi-fi average too Food in the buffet was on the whole very good with a decent variety, especially the fish which was delicious most days. Beautiful views and friendly staff won the day and we enjoyed the holiday.
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Jan 12, 2026Not a four star hotel
Our room was very noisy, we asked to change rooms & they did not accomodate us. The safe was broken on arrival, the door lock broke during our stay. The aircon did not work properly. The extractor in the bathroom did not work and was noisy. The room smelt musty the fridge was rusty. Our bed was 2 singles pushed together & felt damp. The storage for clothes was just some hanging space no drawers kept our clothes in suit case. Sun loungers are reserved from 7am with towels difficult to get a sun parasol. The beach was not as clean as you would expect. Tab ends etc. No space around pool. On site restaurants poor, service hit & miss.
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Jan 08, 2026
Best staff ever - amazing hotel
I don’t know if it’s the Bajan culture or management insist on a strong welcoming manner- either way- all staff were just delightful. From the groundsmen, cleaners, bar staff, waiting on staff to the gorgeous boys at the beach doing paddle boarding and putting out umbrellas. However, special thank yous to the people who went out of their way to be so, so nice: Keshawna, Kay and the gorgeous cleaner who always has a flower in her hair - so sorry forgotten her name. New Year’s Eve was just fabulous and will take some beating better than the Hilton where they were allegedly charging guests to watch fireworks. Sugar Bay pulled out all the stops- gorgeous food, drumming band and girl band and fireworks on the beach. What was lovely was watching all the staff enjoying their work , stopping for a dance or photo-clearly management are happy with their staff and encourage such enthusiasm. Also and we also enjoyed and fabulous day at the races with another excellent staff member ‘Akeil’ but not sure on his name. Great Beach Bar with amazing cocktails on offer and a ‘ Bob Marley’ my new favourite drink. All the very best for
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- AdvisoryA mandatory Government imposed fee of $9.63 is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. This fee may not include tax and is subject to change.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
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