My wife and I chose Sandals Bahamas to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Overall, it was a good trip with some clear highlights — but also a few disappointments.
Positives: The staff were consistently kind, warm, and welcoming, which really made the trip enjoyable. The resort offered several restaurants, and the ones requiring reservations had noticeably better variety and quality than the no-reservation options. We also appreciated moments of peace and quiet, some solid entertainment, and smooth airport transportation.
Negatives: The bed was extremely firm and uncomfortable. I requested a pillow top on day one, but it was never delivered during our four-night stay. Our “pool and beach view” was completely blocked by trees. Renovations were underway, which created some eyesores. Breakfast was underwhelming, with limited variety. Cats roaming the property were uncomfortable for us, and the outdated card key system was inconvenient — I lost mine twice. Lastly, there were no authentic Bahamian food options, which felt like a missed opportunity.
Overall: We enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the reservation-only restaurants, but bed comfort, blocked views, and renovations diminished the “luxury” feel. We might return after renovations are complete, beds are improved, and local food is added to the menu.