… mahogany grove on the western coast of the island of Barbados beside the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Barbados is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, and is a tiny dot on most world maps with an area of 430 square kilometres. Barbados has a population of about 260,000 - which is quite high considering its size. On its western coast lie the sparkling waters of the Caribbean Sea and to the east, the wonderful strong breeze and dancing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. With 97 kilometres of coastline, Barbados has much to offer its visitors in terms of water sports and beach activities. The island is 34 kilometres long by 22 kilometres wide, and the highest point, Mount Hillaby, is just 373 metres and is located near the centre of the island and just west west of the breathtaking Scotland district. This dramatically rugged area comprises about one sixth of the island and meets the Atlantic in the northeast of the island. This is a clay area with jutting rocky spikes and ridges, and of course, breathtaking views. Bridgetown, originally called "Indian Bridge", is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados, with about 80,000 inhabitants. It is a busy port with a natural harbour inlet, known as the Careenage, and is well utilised by pleasure craft and fishing boats.
The Sandy Lane Resort, which recently underwent major reconstruction and expansion, is set in an ancient mahogany grove overlooking a gorgeous crescent of beach on Barbados' western coast. The architecture is classical Palladian style, like the original building, and the hotel features a luxurious white coral stone rotunda, Italian marble floors, plantation-style furniture and sumptuous décor.
From the moment its first guests were welcomed in 1961, Sandy Lane has been considered the premier address in the Caribbean - preferred by royalty, movie stars and many of the business world's most discriminating personalities. And now, after three years of redeveloping the entire property to ensure that it maintains its eminence in the 21st century, Sandy Lane Hotel and Golf Club has reopened as the premier luxury resort in the world. From the very first moment you arrive, you realize that Sandy Lane is no ordinary hotel. As your chauffeured limousine sweeps smoothly into the driveway, you glimpse, between the lines of mature mahogany trees, a Palladian-style building of cream coralstone shimmering in the sunlight and the sapphire waters of the Caribbean.
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The Sandy Lane Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Sandy Lane Hotel offers a wide range of wellness facilities. There is a golf course near The Sandy Lane Hotel Sorry: Pets are NOT welcome to The Sandy Lane Hotel
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