Sandals Royal Bahamian - All-inclusive Couples-only

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Considered the most elegant of all the Sandals Resorts, Royal Bahamian is outside of Nassau on the Bahamas Island of New Providence. Two resorts in one, Royal Bahamian features the Sandals Cay private offshore island visible from the primary mainland resort area and only minutes by ferry. Some of the finest Sandals gourmet dining can also be found at this resort. Located within the Cable Beach resort area, the nearby casinos and nightlife provide additional activity. Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz airport transfers for all butler level suites. The convenience, elegant romantic atmosphere, and fine amenities make Royal Bahamian one of the top and most demanded Sandals Resorts.
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Description (Sandals Website)

Location - Sandals Royal Bahamian is located along Cable Beach on the Bahamas Island of New Providence approx 10 minutes from Lynden Pindling Nassau International Airport (NAS). Downtown Nassau located 20 minutes away and Paradise Island located approx 30 minutes by cab. The Crystal Palace Casino complex is located nearby along the same Cable Beach resort strip. The location and ample flight availability makes Sandals Royal Bahamian a convenient choice for many travelers.

Atmosphere - Rich in history, the resort lobby areas and accommodations feature elegant british decor and styles. Statues and fountains glitter the grounds and garden areas creating a romantic atmosphere. Elegant dining facilities such as the Crystal Room add to the resort's unique charm. The pools, beaches, and outdoor spa facilities create a sense of relaxation. The private offshore island encourages a sense of adventure. Nightly entertaiment inspires the mood. Overall, considered the most regal of the Sandals resorts.

Layout & design - 403 rooms & suites over 15 acres. The resort is two resorts in one - primary mainland area and the private offshore island. Both areas are flat with minimal step climbing. The two areas are within eyesight of each other and connected by a provided shuttle ferry.

The mainland area includes the majority of the resort including the lobby check-in area, all accommodations, most restaurants, the two main pools and a beach. There are two primary accommodation buildings - the Windosor and Manor buildings, both 6-stories. In addition, a series of villas are located in a romantic garden setting called the Royal Gardens.

The offshore island features an additional restaurant, pool with swim-up bar, several beach areas, additional spa services, and romantic tropical garden walkways.

Dining
Sandals Royal Bahamian features ten restaurants and dining options - Nine on the mainland and one on the offshore island. In addition, continental room-service breakfast available for all guests 8-10am.

Spices Restaurant (French) - Primary restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Resort casual, no reservations, non-smoking. Breakfast 7:30-10am (buffet & made-to-order). Lunch 12:30-2:30pm (buffet & made-to-order), dinner 6:30-9:30pm (a la carte and Intl buffet Saturday nights).

Baccarat Restaurant (French) - Signature restaurant featuring fine crystal, art nouveau decor, and white-gloved service. Dinner 6-9:30pm, reservations required, resort evening attire, non-smoking. Also a la carte breakfast with champagne and caviar service, 8-11am.

Crystal Room (International) - historic with vintage Baccarat crystal chandelier centerpiece. White-gloved service. Resort evening attire, no reservations, non-smoking. Dinner 6-9:30pm, closed Saturdays.

Ristorante Casanova (Italian) - favorite italian dishes along with antipasti bar, all under spectacular glass dome. Resort casual, no reservations, non-smoking. Lunch (buffet, cook to order items, pasta bar) 12:30-3pm. Dinner a la carte 6-10pm, closed Mondats.

Kimonos (Teppanyaki) - popular restaurant featured in several Sandals resorts with Teppanyaki-style dishes prepared at the table. Resort evening attire, no reservations, non-smoking. Dinner 6-9:30, closed Tuesdays.

Cafe Goombay (Bahamian) - Open-air setting located on the offshore island. Classic lunch favorites and traditional Bahamian & seafood dinners. Resort casual, no reservations, non-smoking. Lunch 11am-4pm. Dinner Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (weather permitting), 2 seatings: 6:30pm and 8:30pm with boat transfers at 6:15pm and 8:15pm. 

Royal Cafe - (Beachside Grill) - Caribbean and Southwest dishes, a la carte dinner menu daily 6:30-9:30pm. Burgers, sandwiches, and salads served during afternoon hours 11am-5pm. Resort casual, no reservations.

Cricketer's Pub - Authentic English pub serving traditional pub dishes. Resort casual, no reservations, non-smoking. Continental breakfast 3-7:30am. Dinners and other snack items 5pm-3am.

Gordon's - (Steak & Seafood) - Elegant dining located on the edge of the pier overlooking the sea. Included for all butler level guests, additional cost for all others. Resort evening attire, reservations required, non-smoking. Dinner 6:30-9:30.

Bella Napoli Pizzeria - Made-to-order brick-oven pizza on terrace overlooking the sea. Resort casual, no reservations, non-smoking. Daily 11am-5pm.

Restaurant Descriptions (Sandals Website)

Bars (8)

Sundowner Swim-up Bar - 10:30am-6pm
Sunset Swim-up Bar - 10:30am-6pm
Sunset Bar - 6pm-10pm
Goombay Swim-up Bar - 5pm-3am
Cricketer's Pub - 10am-1am
Manor Bar and Piano Lounge - 5pm-1am
Crystal Bar "Champagne Bar" - 5pm-12pm
Royal Bar (Beach Bar) - 10:30am-1am

Parties & Theme Nights:
Romantic Memories - Sunday 9:30pm Royal Lounge
Island Beach Party - Monday 6:30pm Sandals Cay offshore Island
Concierge Cocktail Party - Tuesday 5:30pm Manor Courtyard
Comedy Night - Tuesday 9pm Royal Lounge
Late-night Chocalate Decadence Buffet - Tuesday nights
Honeymooner's Cocktail Reception - Wednesday 6pm Cricketer's Pub
White Night - Wednesday 9:30pm Royal Lounge
Sandals Select Cocktail/Dinner Party - Thursday 6:30pm Balmoral Ballroom
Talent Show Night - Thursday 10pm Royal Lounge
Junkanoo Street Party - Friday 6:30pm hotel front
Italian Buffet Night - Saturday 6:30pm Casanova Restaurant
Butler Cocktail Party - Sunday 5:30pm Gordon's on the Pier

In addition, daily Tea Party 4-5pm Manor Piano Lounge. Disco in Royal Lounge 10pm-1am. Piano Bar sing-a-longs 9pm-12am. Nightly entertainment with daily performers including piano melodies in the Crystal Bar, saxophonist at the Fire Pits, local performer on Spices Terrace, and additional guest performers.

Activities
7 pools and 6 whirlpools including the two main pools - Windsor Pool and Manor Pool, 3 smaller Royal Garden pools, the offshore island pool, and a dedicated scuba training pool.  Red Lane Spa (additional cost) featuring full array of services including offshore island facilities. Air-conditioned and fully equipped fitness center with panoramic views from top floor of Manor Building. Scuba dive & snorkeling boats and full range of water sports.  International scuba and resort certifications available at additional cost. 2 day/night tennis courts, and other land activities available such as beach volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, pool tables, and table tennis. Golf available for additional charge at nearby Radisson Cable Beach Golf Course and the South Ocean Golf Course. Full schedule of activities & entertainment throughout the week. Gift shop located on property.
Activity descriptions (Sandals Website)
Off-property excursions (Sandals Website)

Accommodations
Sandals Royal Bahamian accommodations are located in 3 areas - the Windsor Building, Manor Building, and the Royal Gardens. All 3 areas are within close proximity with each other and the resort amenities. All rooms/suites furnished with elegant decor reflecting the resort's european styles and historic themes. Concierge service units include complimentary in-room bar. Butler service level suites also include exclusive dining at Gordons on the Pier as well as VIP Rolls Royce or Mercedes-Benz airport transfer. All rooms/suites with flat screen TV and Sandals standard room inclusions.
Room descriptions (Sandals Website)

Windsor Building
The Windor Building is 6-stories with elevator located along the beach and features most of the suites including all of the 1BR suites. It is located directly next to the Windsor Pool and swim-up bar. Suites are larger in size compared to room categories. All units have balcony or 1st floor patio. All patio rooms allow you to walk out on to the property.
(WS) Royal Windsor Beachfront 1BR Suite - Extravagant suites set directly facing the ocean. Separate bedroom and living room. Floors 1-6. Bathroom with large vanity and roman tub. Butler, concierge, and room services. Beach and ocean views. 24 units.
(RS) Royal Bahamian Oceanview 1BR Suite - Same unit as (WS) but does not directly face beach. Floors 1-6. Butler, concierge, and room services. Ocean and pool views. 12 units.
(PJ) St James Grande Luxe Oceanview Suite - Floors 1-6. Concierge service. Ocean views along with pool or garden views.
(JS) Royal Honeymoon Oceanview Suite - same as (PJ).
(HG) Balmoral Honeymoon Grande Luxe Suite - Floors 1-3. Concierge service, garden or pools views.
(GH) Windsor Grande Luxe Oceanview Concierge Room - Floors 3-6. Concierge service, pool or resort ground views, limited partial oceanviews.
(WR) Honeymoon Royal Windsor Grande Luxe Regency Room - Floors 1-2. Concierge service, garden views.

Manor Building
The Manor Building is also a 6-story building with elevators set on the beach. It features an elegant piano lounge lobby area rich in British and Bahamian history. Notable room category includes the resort's seven beachfront walkout rooms. It is located directly next to the Manor Pool and swim-up bar. Patio rooms are not walk-out property capable with exception of (GP).

NOTE: room categories below to be revised, see the Sandals Royal Bahamian website for latest descriptions as this tower has been fully renovated along with revised room categories.

(GP) Manor Beachfront Patio Walkout Concierge Room - 1st floor with walkout patio directly to the beach. Concierge service. Beach and ocean views. 7 units.
(GO) Manor Luxury Oceanfront Concierge Room - Directly above the (GP) units on floors 2-6. No balcony, but large bay windows with excellent direct panoramic ocean views. Concierge service.
(OC) Honeymoon Oceanview Concierge Room - Floors 1-6, balcony or patio with ocean views. Concierge service.
(BO) Bahamian Oceanview Honeymoon Oceanview Luxury Room - Floors 3-6, ocean views, no balcony.
(HR) Honeymoon Grande Luxe Regency Manor Tower Room - Floors 1-4, balcony or patio with partial ocean or garden views.
(HL) Honeymoon Manor House Luxury Room - Floors 1-6, no balcony or patio, views of gardens, pool, and some have partial ocean from window.
(LX) Manor House Luxury - same as (HL)
(PR) Manor House Premium Room - Floors 2-6, no balcony, overlook courtyard.

Royal Gardens
Ten 2-story multiple unit villas are located within the Royal Gardens. This quiet retreat area is set off the beach and features romantic garden walkways, 3 Royal Garden pools, and a whirlpool.
(BV) Royal Village Honeymoon Villa Suite - Spacious suite on 2nd floor with balcony or 1st floor with patio that walks out to grounds. Butler, concierge, and room services. Garden and some with pool views. 36 units total with some located in each villa, and approx 75% on ground floor.
(RL) Royal Village Luxury Room - 2nd floor with balcony or 1st floor with patio ground walkout. Garden views.
(HD) Honeymoon Royal Village Deluxe Room - Least expensive room at resort. Floor 1, no patio. Garden view.
(DL) Royal Village Deluxe Room - same as (HD).