Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortSugar Bay Barbados
Overall
9.5
8.4
Beach
9.4
8.5
Food
9.5
8.2
Service
9.5
8.5
Rooms
9.4
8.0
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
8.3
Romance
9.7
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (918) | Google Rating | 4.5 (1,124) |
| From $359 | Price / Night (pp) | From $247 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| (better)9.0 | Value | 8.3 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)9.7 | Romance | 8.0 |
| (better)9.5 | Quiet | 7.5 |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 7.8 |
| (better)7.4 | Remote work | 6.7 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 13 and Sugar Bay Barbados leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Hurawalhi Island Resort | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Sugar Bay Barbados
- 2 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Strong family fit.
- Good all-inclusive value for Barbados.
- Convenient Hastings beachfront location.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Not a quiet adults-only escape.
- Room polish may not match luxury-brand resorts.
- Beach conditions can vary.
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