In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about planning a romantic trip to Sandals Royal Bahamian, one of the best Sandals resorts for your honeymoon. This adult-only and all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas will be a great fit for couples looking for a luxurious, romantic, and relaxing honeymoon in the Caribbean.
About Sandals Royal Bahamian
Sandals Royal Bahamian all-inclusive, couples-only resort on New Providence Island in Nassau lives up to its motto: “Love is all you need,” to create your perfect Sandals Royal Bahamian honeymoon experience. White sand and the bluest of waters surround guests looking for the ultimate romantic getaway. The Island of New Providence is just off the coast from Nassau, which is easily accessible for day trips via a free ferry.
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Be prepared for 24-hour a day fun and activities. Eleven on-site restaurants will elevate your dining experience and eight bars serve unlimited premium liquor while you enjoy the Bahamian nightlight. The Piano Bar, with its sing-along and live jazz, and the English Cricketeer Pub, are known for their joie de vivre at any hour. As are the two bars by the pools.
At Sandals Royal Bahamian, you’ll have your choice of a variety of comfortable rooms with a stocked minibar. For the ultimate in luxury, the top-tiered suites offer white-gloved butler service. Your private, 24-hour-a-day butler will see to your every comfort and arrange for needed transportation in a Rolls Royce. Boost your honeymoon a notch with some added pampering that only a butler can provide. From private, candlelit dinners to reserved cabanas, your private butler will arrange it all. Spoil yourself even more with the luxurious spa treatments – including an indulgent couple’s massage – at the Red Lane Spa.
What is now known as Sandals Royal Bahamian used to be (prior to undergoing a complete renovation in 2011) the exclusive Balmoral Club. It was where the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Beatles, and other elite partied. A few remnants of the popular club can still be seen, such as the marvelous chandelier in the Baccarat restaurant. The old Balmoral Club is now the Balmoral Tower and hold’s most of the resort’s elite butler suites.
If you need a vacation from your vacation, Sandals Royal Bahamian can provide that for you. Take your own launch, or have the resort ferry deliver you, to its own nearby private island for more adventure. You’ll find two hidden beaches, where you can simply relax, swim, or enjoy some snorkeling in the blue Bahamian waters. The Beach Club offers a pool with a whirlpool and its own swim-up bar. Relax in a private cabana or stroll through the private island’s Zen garden hand in hand. If Paradise was ever lost, this is where it went, and you’ve found it. Don’t leave the private island before enjoying some of the best seafood in the area.
The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort is indeed a tropical Paradise. It’s where the memories of a lifetime are made.
What’s Included at Sandals Royal Bahamian
Sandals Royal Bahamian’s all-inclusive package means you pay once and forget about paying for the plethora of activities available during your stay. Meals and drinks are available at all times without any limitations. Channel your inner gourmand and enjoy as much as you want. This includes gourmet dining and top-level liquor. And your days and nights are filled with every type of activity. The resort sports an exotic flair from when it was still known as the Balmoral Club and catered to the elite. These days, it still provides royal treatment, and you don’t have to be a duchess to revel in it.
The Caribbean is the ideal place for scuba diving, and Sandals Royal Bahamian has one of the best scuba training programs using the latest equipment. Once you are certified, you can explore the turquoise waters, the beautiful reefs, and the exciting caves and old shipwrecks on your own. There is so much to see among the colorful fish.
Explore the ocean from above the waters by boat, especially the resort’s glass-bottomed boats or waterski on one of the Mastercraft Boats. Take a first-class approach to leisure. That includes your drinks. Sandals Royal Bahamian serves unlimited top-of-the-line liquor. The Caribbean is known for its rum, and the waiters are experts at serving up a fine rum cocktail. Or two.
Be prepared to party during the evenings – if you choose. There are pool parties, beach parties, and other lively festivities to keep your entertained during your stay.
The Red Lane Spa will make you glow. If you make Sandals Royal Caribbean your destination wedding as well as your honeymoon destination, the Spa has bride and groom treatment and rejuvenation packages at an extra charge. It will be the ideal wedding, followed by a magical honeymoon.
Dining Options at Sandals Royal Bahamian
At Sandals Royal Bahamian, dine at eleven sophisticated restaurants, each one with its own special flair. The restaurants are manned by top chefs to bring you culinary delight every time.
Baccarat
Enjoy some incredible French food while surrounded by French art nouveau. It is open for a casual breakfast. Then, it gets a bit more formal for the evening with white-glove service. Have their signature dinner, the Filet de Boeuf au Poivre Vert, followed by the signature vodka cocktail.
Crystal Room
As the name implies, this is pure elegance. No casual clothes here, please. This is where you will find the glorious chandelier left over from the 1940s. The food is eclectic and includes savory dishes from around the globe. Excellent choices are the Moroccan Braised Lamb and the Catalan Seafood.
Casanova
Casanova is for lovers. Food lovers, that is. Specifically, anything that is scrumptious and Italian. Leave room for the decadent tiramisu.
Spices
Enjoy buffet-style breakfasts and lunches. For dinner, Spices turns into a Caribbean-themed restaurant that showcases popular local spices.
Kimonos
Surround yourself with some Far East Zen and decide which is more fun – the Japanese food or the chefs playing their knives games at the table.
Schooners
Schooners is a seafood restaurant on Sandals’ Royal Bahamian’s private island. It is focused on seafood prepared Caribbean-style. The Jamaican Pepper Shrimp packs some heat.
Royal Café and Grill
Enjoy a light meal of salads or sandwiches right by the beach. You’ll be torn between enjoying your meal or the fabulous view, especially during sunset.
Cricketer’s Pub
This genuine lively British pub is the place for fish and chips or shepherd’s pie.
Gordon’s on the Pier
Gordon’s is situated over the water on a pier. Dine on a wide assortment of seafood in an elegant atmosphere. Dressy attire required.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Fresh pizza straight out of their brick ovens right at the beach. It doesn’t get any better.
Soy Sushi Bar
The lush décor complements the exotic sushi offerings.
Activities at Sandals Royal Bahamian
Ilandztours in Nassau (1 242-698-2708) has a number of interesting tours around the island to provide visitors with a better understanding of Bahamian life and some additional fun.
Rum-Infused Culinary & Historical Tour
This is the ultimate rum-tasting tour. Visit the Pirate Republic Brewing Company, where you will learn about Bahamian’s piracy past while tasting five types of rum. Continue sipping that rum cocktail on your way to Hillside House to find out about Bahama’s bootlegging history. Not enough rum yet? Enjoy some artwork while munching on rum-infused goodies. Before going home, visit Graycliff Restaurant for a taste of rum-infused chocolates and cakes. The tour ends at John Watling’s Distillery for a final signature rum cocktail.
This tour has an abundance of rum-tasting; you might need a designated walker.
Nassau City Seeker
The tour will include much of Nassau, such as restaurants, stores, churches, art galleries, etc. But this is more than merely an exploration of Bahama’s history. Each place you visit will have a clue adding up to a scavenger hunt. A price goes to the winner. This is a fun way to enjoy an outing and learn about Bahama at the same time.
You will find all locations on a map that will be provided, so you just need to follow the trail.
Swimming with the Pigs
Spend the day playing with pigs. We’re talking the snouted variety. These pigs in Exuma Cays are famous, and they know it. The little hams (no pun intended) will swim with humans and expect to be fed for providing the pleasure of their company. The beach is breathtaking, and the pigs are sheer fun. Your own delicious lunch will be provided.
FAQ
Sandals Royal Bahamian is located in Nassau on the Island of New Providence.
The least expensive room is the Balmoral Premium located in the Balmoral Oceanfront Village facing the French Courtyard. The nightly rate is $354.00. The most expensive suite is the Windsor Honeymoon Hideaway Swim Up Crystal Lagoon Zen One Bedroom Butler Suite. The suite has a private patio and complete 24-hour butler service. It rents for $681.00 per night. The price of all the rooms varies according to availability.
Sandals Royal Bahamian is reached via the Nassau International Airport. Sandals guests will receive complimentary transportation to the resort.
The Nassau International Airport is only nine kilometers from the Sandals resort.
The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort opened in 1981.
There are 408 rooms at Sandals Royal Bahamian. These are divided into different categories.
Sandals Royal Bahamian is for adult couples only. They do not need to be married.
During the day, you can roam anywhere in resort casual. Evening dining becomes a bit dressier, with men requiring slacks and a dress shirt. Women should have a few nice dresses or skirts for evening dining.
