Scores at a Glance
Sugar Bay BarbadosZafiro Palace Andratx
Overall
8.4
8.8
Beach
8.5
8.0
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.0
9.1
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.3
7.9
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Sugar Bay Barbados | Measure | Zafiro Palace Andratx |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (1,135) | Google Rating | 4.6 (844) (better) |
| From $247 | Price / Night (pp) | From $193 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Sugar Bay Barbados | Measure | Zafiro Palace Andratx |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.5 | Beach | 8.0 |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.1 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.9 |
| (better)8.7 | Family | 8.6 |
| 8.0 | Romance | – |
| 7.5 | Quiet | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Wellness | – |
| 6.7 | Remote work | – |
Of the 13 measures we call, Sugar Bay Barbados leads on 4 and Zafiro Palace Andratx leads on 9.
Vibes
| Sugar Bay Barbados | Measure | Zafiro Palace Andratx |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Sugar Bay Barbados | Measure | Zafiro Palace Andratx |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Sugar Bay Barbados
- 2 pools
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from BGI
Zafiro Palace Andratx
- 7 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 35 min from PMI
Pros · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Strong family fit.
- Good all-inclusive value for Barbados.
- Convenient Hastings beachfront location.
Pros · Zafiro Palace Andratx
- High-end suite resort with private-pool and swim-up options.
- Strong food and restaurant quality sentiment.
- Excellent pool depth and resort design.
- Walkable access to Camp de Mar beach and local dining.
Cons · Sugar Bay Barbados
- Not a quiet adults-only escape.
- Room polish may not match luxury-brand resorts.
- Beach conditions can vary.
Cons · Zafiro Palace Andratx
- All-inclusive is optional, not the default product.
- Restaurant booking system can be frustrating.
- Premium pricing can reduce perceived value.
- Not directly beachfront.
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