Barbados has a wealth of culture and is known for having some of the most unspoiled beaches in the world, balmy weather year-round, and an outstanding culinary scene that celebrates its people’s heritage. The best all-inclusive resorts in Barbados provide an ideal home base for accessing all of this—plus a relaxing beach vacation. Picture filling up on fish cakes and breadfruit, posting up by the pool, and overlooking the Caribbean Sea, rum punch in hand—Barbados is the birthplace of the spirit, after all.
An all-inclusive option provides comparable amenities to the island’s best luxury hotels—such as the secluded beach access and top-notch service at Condé Nast Traveler favorites like Sandy Lane and Cobblers Cove. The all-inclusive point of difference, though, is its clear-cut, up-front price tag. And although all-inclusives sometimes get a bad rap, many are just as luxurious as their resort-style sisters. Take the fall 2023 opening of Sam Lord’s Castle: The upscale Wyndham Grand Resort, with an eco-luxury focus, will offer each of its 422 guest rooms and suites as all-inclusive packages only.
The best all-inclusive resorts in Barbados offer something for everyone, from photo-worthy Crane Resort, with its cascading cliff-top pools, to family-friendly Sugar Bay Barbados, a short walk from Bridgetown’s iconic boardwalk. Read on to discover your next all-inclusive getaway.
The Sands
Top amenities included: Rooftop restaurant, saltwater pool, non-motorized water sports
What’s nearby: Walkable to lively Worthing and Rockley beaches
The most modern spot on this list, the Sands’ 87 rooms are housed in white-and-blue-glass structures with spacious patios and a sleek saltwater rectangle pool running the length of the property, pointing toward the ocean. The on-site spa is spectacular with a variety of treatments for the whole family, including special pampering options for the kiddos. While the resort only has two restaurants, both offer elevated takes on Caribbean dishes. The rooftop Restaurant Noir takes things into the fine-dining territory with options like the sous vide rack of lamb and six-hour roasted sweet potato with confit carrots.
Coconut Court Beach Hotel
Top amenities included: On-property white sand beach, snorkeling
What’s nearby: Tour of the historic horse racing establishment Garrison Savannah
Newly offering all-inclusive packages as of last May, this second generation, family-operated hotel is located on the lively south coast of Barbados. Since 1975 the Blades family has created a proudly “island time” environment for those seeking to escape to a quintessential tropical getaway. The property is located on a protected lagoon which offers safe swimming and snorkeling conditions, full of sea turtles and colorful coral reefs. There are three dining options: Cocos, which serves up Caribbean favorites; a dive-y bar and grill called Jake’s; and Captain Charlie’s, which guests call “the friendliest beach bar in Barbados.”
