Scores at a Glance
Princess Senses The MangroveSugar Bay Barbados
Overall
8.6
8.4
Beach
8.3
8.5
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.8
8.5
Rooms
8.6
8.0
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.3
Romance
8.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Princess Senses The Mangrove | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.4 (448) | Google Rating | 4.5 (1,135) (better) |
| (better)From $200 | Price / Night (pp) | From $247 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Princess Senses The Mangrove | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)8.6 | Rooms | 8.0 |
| (better)8.5 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.3 | Value | 8.3 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)8.6 | Romance | 8.0 |
| (better)7.6 | Quiet | 7.5 |
| (better)8.4 | Wellness | 7.8 |
| – | Remote work | 6.7 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 9 and Sugar Bay Barbados leads on 3.
Vibes
| Princess Senses The Mangrove | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Princess Senses The Mangrove | Measure | Sugar Bay Barbados |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Sugar Bay Barbados
- 2 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Pros · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Strong family fit.
- Good all-inclusive value for Barbados.
- Convenient Hastings beachfront location.
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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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