Sandals Barbados Planning Reopening in January 2015

By: - April 25th, 2014

Above: the beach at Sandals Barbados

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Sandals Barbados is planning to reopen its doors on Jan. 28, 2015, the company announced.

The property, which is located at the former Couples Barbados, is currently closed to undergo a “wide-ranging enhancement programme.”

“The plans for Sandals Barbados are thrilling and our guests can’t wait to book these rooms,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International in a release. “We couldn’t be more excited to ‘Sandalize’ this resort and know that it will complement the stunning beach and provide our guests with all the luxury and amenities they desire.”

The 280-room property will include 11 dining options, including the company’s first-ever Indian restaurant.

It began the $65 million renovation project on April 1.

Sandals completed its purchase of the former Couples Resort in St Lawrence in October 2013.

The company is also planning to open a Beaches-branded property in Barbados at the former Almond Beach Resort.

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