Elite Island Resorts vs Sandals

Elite Island Resorts and Sandals, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Elite Island Resorts ranking · Sandals ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	Elite Island Resorts	Sandals
Resorts in our catalog	1	5
Average guest rating	★ 4.3	★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed	805	11,838
Nightly rates	—	$300–$800+/night
Adults-only resorts	All adults-only	All adults-only
Five-star resorts	0 of 1	5 of 5
Where	Barbados	Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia
Overall score	7.9/10	8.4/10
Beach score	8.2/10	8.7/10
Food score	7.6/10	8.3/10
Service score	8.0/10	8.1/10
Rooms score	7.3/10	8.8/10
Pools score	7.8/10	8.9/10
Value score	7.8/10	7.5/10
Romance score	8.0/10	9.0/10
Nightlife score	7.5/10	8.3/10
Wellness score	7.6/10	8.2/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Elite Island Resorts

1.The Club Barbados Resort & Spa — · ★ 4.3

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Best of Sandals

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Want it property-level? Put The Club Barbados Resort & Spa and Sandals Dunn's River head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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