Beaches Barbados Is Coming Late 2026: Everything We Know (Plus the $1 Billion Beaches Expansion)

Quick answer: Beaches Barbados is a brand-new, family-focused all-inclusive resort expected to open in late 2026 on the site of the former Almond Beach Village. It will have about 600 rooms in island "Bajan" style, a walkable Main Street of restaurants and shops, high-energy family zones, and a sports bar and arcade — making it the family sister to the adults-only Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados. It is part of a roughly $1 billion plan to nearly double the Beaches brand.

I'm Steve Griswold, a Sandals & Beaches Certified Resort Counselor (Chairman's Royal Club Platinum Elite) who has personally visited all 17 Sandals and Beaches resorts. Here is what is confirmed so far and how to plan ahead.

What we know about Beaches Barbados

• Location: Barbados, on the former Almond Beach Village site — joining Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados to give the island a family option.
• Size: Roughly 600 rooms in a range of family-friendly configurations.
• Design: "Bajan" style inspired by Caribbean Georgian architecture, with a walkable Main Street of dining and shopping.
• For families: High-energy family zones, outdoor performance stages, a sports bar, and an arcade.
• Opening: Targeted for late 2026.

The bigger picture: a ~$1 billion Beaches expansion

Beaches Barbados is one piece of a much larger plan to nearly double the Beaches footprint across the Caribbean:

• Beaches Runaway Bay (Jamaica) — about 450 rooms on the former Jewel Runaway Bay site, also targeted for late 2026.
• Beaches Exuma (Bahamas) — a 500-acre resort with multiple restaurants and access to an 18-hole golf course, expected in 2027.
• Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos — a $150 million all-suite expansion that welcomed its first guests on March 1, 2026.

Where to stay in Barbados right now

While Beaches Barbados is still being built, you can already book its two sister resorts on the same island:

• Sandals Royal Barbados — modern rooms, rooftop pool, butler service, and golf (adults only).
• Sandals Barbados — lively, value-forward, and steps from the beach (adults only).

Traveling with kids and set on Beaches? See current Beaches offers for family resorts in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica, or get on the early list for Beaches Barbados.

Be first to book Beaches Barbados

New Beaches resorts sell out their opening weeks fast, and opening rates plus early-booking promotions are usually the best you will ever see. As a Platinum Elite agency, we can put you on the early-interest list and watch for the first bookable dates.

Booking through Pixie Vacations costs you nothing extra — Beaches sets the price, and you get a certified specialist who has stayed at every Beaches resort, applies every promotion, and is one call away before and during your trip.

Request your free Beaches Barbados quote → or call us at 678-815-1584. Want the deeper dives? Read our full resort reviews at CaribbeanMag.

Beaches Barbados FAQ

When does Beaches Barbados open? It is targeted to open in late 2026 on the former Almond Beach Village site in Barbados.

How big is Beaches Barbados? Around 600 rooms in family-friendly configurations, designed in island "Bajan" style with a walkable Main Street.

Is there a Beaches resort in Barbados now? Not yet — Beaches Barbados will be the first. For now, the island has two adults-only Sandals resorts: Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados.

Is it cheaper to book Beaches direct or with a travel agent? The same. Beaches sets the price; a Platinum Elite agency like Pixie Vacations applies promotions and perks at no extra cost to you.

About the author: Steve Griswold is the founder of Pixie Vacations, a Sandals & Beaches Chairman's Royal Club Platinum Elite Advisor who has personally visited all 17 Sandals and Beaches resorts.