Grounds and rooms are well maintained. This property is more on the quieter side not much in the way of evening entertainment. Beach was not what I was expecting it was a 5 out of 10. Restaurants were great food was excellent, but pack your patience when it comes to service. The island and weather is what it is all about beautiful, hot and sunny every day. So go ahead and enjoy!

Beautiful resort friendly staff however if you are foodies (like us!) sadly, I do not reccommend this resort. It was our first Sandals and at first we were taken away with the beauty, ceanliness and service. However we quickly realized that the restaurants were not what was described in the UTube reviews or other written reviews. Breakfast buffet was fine but thats the best it got. Fish was always dry (every restauraunt) all dinners felt like they were massed produced frozen entrees. Needless to say we were very disappointed.

My wife and I recently celebrated our honeymoon at Sandals Curacao and we wish we didn't have to leave! We loved every moment of our stay. The staff are extremely friendly, and go out of their way to make you feel welcomed! The Sandals Entertainment Team were fantastic! Every night there was a different entertainment event happening on the property, and it was truly impressive! We didn't get all of their names, but Elvis and "Pencil" truly made our experience special by making us feel warm and welcomed by providing hilarious and fun conversations every day. We will miss you guys! Our one-bedroom semi-ocean-view room in the club section was really nice. Our bed was comfortable, and the view from our balcony was nice. The only thing we didn't like was the pillows as they were too soft, so we asked if they had firmer pillows. They provided us with some different pillows, but they were still too soft. This is more personal preference and they did try to accommodate us. If you are a light sleeper like me, bring earplugs to help you sleep as the local birds are up and noisy after 6:00 AM which woke me up every day. My wife and I made the most of the free bottles of water, juice, and wine in our mini-bar fridge. My only complaint is that throughout our week-long stay our wine & champagne glasses were removed and not replaced. We spent each day at the quiet pool reading, drinking and swimming in the pool, and as the saying goes: "The early bird gets the worm". There's slim pickings for beach chairs AND umbrellas after 8:30 AM - so get up early! Bring LOTS of sunscreen and Aloe! My wife and I did two excursions - Snuba, and HATO Caves and snorkelling with turtles afterwards. Snuba was fun if you're a confident swimmer AND have experience snorkelling, but for how expensive the tour was AND how short the experience was it's hard to recommend. I cannot say enough positive things about our HATO Caves experience and snorkelling with turtles. It's a full-day experience, and our bus tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about Curacao and it's history! The caves were super cool. We saw 2 turtles and different species of fish when we were snorkelling. If you are Canadian, like us, keep the exchange rate in mind when booking your excursions as that was a nice surprise for us. My wife and I were both very impressed by the quality of the foods at the restaurants. Be sure to make dinner reservations earlier in your stay as it does get busy at those restaurants!

Before I start on the vacation, I want to give some appreciation to our TripCentral rep, Beth. She is personable, professional and polite. She had been to the resort as an agent but told me SRC is her next vacation location. Our booking went very smoothly and Beth was able to confirm room availability through her ACVacations contact so we were able to secure our second choice. SRCuracao was our first trip to a Sandals resort as well as our first time to Curacao. The island is beautiful (we took a day long private tour and saw it all). The weather was superb 35C every day and comfortable 27C nights. SRC is a top notch resort. The food was gourmet quality at most of the restaurants (special mentions are Vincent’s, Butch’s, Zuka). The three food trucks had so many great choices that you would have to stay for weeks to try all their dishes. The grounds are beautiful and immaculately kept. The four pools are at the perfect temperature and cleanliness. The staff make the resort very pleasant. Great choice for our vacation.

Overall, the trip was good. My wife and I have been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts in every country imaginable, and I'll provide a quick primer of what was lacking relative to other top-end experiences. This isn't meant to be critical, but informative so that you know what you're going to get. There is not enough staff at the bars and restaurants. period! This is not to say that staff isn't pleasant and helpful, but you wait extended periods for anything. This is the result of the "no tipping policy" at Sandals, as there is little incentive to speed things up. This also applies to housecleaning and in-room amenity services. On two separate days our room was left without cleaning, and we were at the pool by 8am until 4pm every day. Our AC didn't work in the room, and they sent maintenance to our room 5 times to fix the issue without any solutions. It was disappointing that they didn't even offer to switch our room, as the nights were muggy. Food was good (especially dinners), but they lacked some basic items that other top-end resorts offer. I noticed this most at the breakfast buffet. Drinks were good, but they routinely ran out of premium alcohols, or you had to go to another area of the resort to get "your drink". This might seem picky/snobby, but it was annoying that I was the one travelling to get my drink of choice on vacation. I also noticed that they filled premium bottles with non-premium booze, thinking people wouldn't notice. Not the end of the world, but sketchy. Staff allows guests to reserve pool chairs at the crack of dawn (6am/7am) with towels. The issue with this type of behavior is that many people do not return until 11/noon, which is pretty disrespectful to those that want to enjoy the morning. Gym and spa were good, as was evening entertainment. Don't miss out on the food trucks, pizza and dessert snacks. The trip was decent.

It was truly a vacation to remember. The food was the best we ever had at a resort. The staff were welcoming, polite, and so helpful. Did not meet one person that was having a bad day. The weather was perfect. A breeze and sunshine for 7 days. Not a drop of rain. The grounds were maintained daily. Only negative is if you cannot walk far, it is a big resort. Walking from one end to the other was quite a distance. The bakery made the best crepes. It was more than we expected. Can’t wait to go back!!

We stayed at the Santa Barbara resort in mid Feb. The resort is beautiful,rooms are nicely decorated we had a view of the water. Sadly this resort lacks entertainment of any kind. Theres no music at the pool or organized games. In the evening there isn't even any entertainment in the bar area. On Wed evening we found out from other guests not staff there was a beach bbque and thought great that should be fun. There were about 20 people there, so sad since at this event there was entertainment! If you want a really quiet vacation then this is the spot.

We stayed with a toddler and a baby - it was a perfect resort for it...quiet, clean, secluded and beautiful beach. The rooms were clean and big enough for all out ‘stuff’. The food was great, a variety of available options for everyone’s taste.

Beautiful grounds, beach, rooms, and facilities but very boring at night. Absolutely nothing to do. You are forced to go to bed at 9 because everything is dead. You must rent a car if you want to explore the island. Car rental is cheap but taxis are very expensive and there isn't transportation from this resort.

Amazing resort,,, We were impressed by the service this resort provided The staff,,,were polite, helpful, friendly and we're all hard workers! The grounds were beautiful and immaculate Food was great and plentiful The beach service was wonderful All in all we had such a lovely time at your resort Would recommend

Friendly staff and lovely resort. Not a large pool area. Some minor room issues -very musty in ours. My parents room had broken safe and a/c not connected to their key card. Those things were promptly fixed. Toilet clogs Very easily but fixed by staff promptly as well. Food was amazing and portions are crazy big so it’s actually good value. Landed up splitting meals at splash pool restaurant because it would easily feed us all. Lovely staff. Very friendly. A bit further away from other interest points on the island.

The resort was really nice, the staff was nice as well. The only problem with this resort is that, it’s really far from the hotel and going into town can be costly as well. The shuttle busses from the hotel to town don’t run everyday. Going in and out of town will cost you about 80$ a day. The trip from airport to hotel about 70$.

Beautiful grounds, Extremely professional staff, the entire resort is spotless, We enjoyed hiking, cycling, golfing, beach and pools, also loved the hanging out in the hammocks, the great room provides stunning Ocean views, within a relaxed casual atmosphere

My family and I recently returned from our stay. We have a 3 year old who travelled with us, and had a great experience at the resort -everything from the beach, to splash pad and restaurants were excellent and exceeded our expectations. The resort in person is even better than in pictures! Staff were amazing as well as the food; certainly worth the 5 star rating. One con was that the water way was very busy on the weekend and also night time, which made our ocean view room a little more noisy than expected. The double doors helped with noise inside the room, however a small concession to consider when looking at the amenities, service and overall experience at this amazing resort. We will definitely be back!

Enjoyable week stay, room clean and updated with comfy beds. Food was excellent, at all three restaurants including gourmet meals served at The Shore restaurant (reservation required). Staff friendly. The biggest disappointment, there was NO entertainment every night. Except for a bonfire one night and beach dinner with band another. Expensive to take van/taxi to Willemstad, approximately 10 km away. It cost $200.00 for 10 of us for a van with driver (6 hours in Willemstad) . A former Hyatt Hotel, half full, not all guest were all inclusive like our group (perhaps this explains lack of entertainment??)

This resort is exceptional, with a yummy assortment of food all plates and served with flare. We went with a group of ten and were always accommodated and able to be together. The beach bbq, boat ride to Klein and walking tour through town are all recommended. The spa service was exceptional and the golf the best we’ve seen.

Really enjoyed this beautiful resort in Curaçao! The rooms were fantastic and the upgrade to the ocean view was worth the money. The food was equivalent to fine dining! We did not have a bad meal. The service was good and the Wednesday beach bbq was a lot of fun! Not a lot to do at night and the beach was just ok. They need to fix the billing issues with those on the all inclusive option. Still...a great time was had!

The amenities are just superb. From the walkways to the hallways everything is perfectly maintained. The restaurants are amazing. Food is always fresh. The staff always servers you with a smile. We loved it.

Friendly staff , check in process easy and hassle free. Grounds were well kept and cleaned. Hotel was beautiful overall and quiet. Would definitely visit this resort again. My package was not all inclusive but meals were affordable for two people.

Place was a postcard setting, very nice , little pricey but highly recommend this place .they need more activities but ther working on it . Outside excursions very expensive. Can’t wait to go back !!!!!!!

Santa Barbara resort was everything we hoped for, the grounds are gorgeous, the people are super nice, food is delicious, the beach is small but clear waters to do your own snorkeling and see some pretty fish! We will be returning to this resort.

The rest of us pool and beach-bummed and loved the relaxed environment. Unlike Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica etc., there's no fighting for space and it's not crowded where I need to get up at 8am to save us spots for the day. The BEACH is AMAZING! There's a pier that goes the length of the beach so the waters are VERY calm and it's pretty shallow for 40 feet or so. The water is CRYSTAL CLEAR! We saw fish and crabs in them. The bar on the beach is brilliant. Make sure you get a premier waterview room is you're right at the beach. An extra plus! The restaurants are good but there's not a lot of variety. There's three restaurants and at any time, two are open. The menu doesn't change too much but it's good food. The TWO pools are great! Lots of space to swim and sunbathe in. It's just a perfect place if all you want to do is hang out, drink and eat. We will be back

This resort is absolutely magnificent. The grounds and accommodations were top noch. But what really makes this resort special are all the incredible people who work there. It really seems like they love what they do, and it showed throughout our entire trip. One thing to mention would be their weekend free for all parties. Unfortunately this resort allows locals to park their boats at the beach dock and come party and play loud music at the beach all day. We were also kept up late at night Saturday by people screaming, blowing whistles and running around until the early morning hours. This behaviour continued until mid Sunday afternoon. For a 5star resort, I would have expected a different atmosphere as this really hindered our enjoyment of the resort. Unfortunately by the time management got back to us to discuss this problem we were on our way out, but we intend to send them an email. It would definitely stop us from coming back due to this issue, which is unfortunate given the type of experience we had on none party days.

Perfect place to relax and recharge. Beautiful, elegant resort. I would recommend for anyone wanting quiet and calm, although there are plenty of activities (yoga, golf, tennis, very nice gym, hiking, scuba/snorkel) if you wish to keep busy. Great for couples or mature groups.

We just came back last night and I had to write a review. I went with my husband, my baby (9 mos), my sister, brother and my in-laws. We all LOVED the resort and will be back. We were looking for a semi-quiet place to hang out and that's what we got. My in-laws golf three days and loved the course. The best they've been to. The rest of us pool and beach-bummed and loved the relaxed environment. Unlike Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica etc., there's no fighting for space and it's not crowded where I need to get up at 8am to save us spots for the day. The BEACH is AMAZING! There's a pier that goes the length of the beach so the waters are VERY calm and it's pretty shallow for 40 feet or so. The water is CRYSTAL CLEAR! We saw fish and crabs in them. The bar on the beach is brilliant. Make sure you get a premier waterview room is you're right at the beach. An extra plus! The restaurants are good but there's not a lot of variety. There's three restaurants and at any time, two are open. The menu doesn't change too much but it's good food. The TWO pools are great! Lots of space to swim and sunbathe in. It's just a perfect place if all you want to do is hang out, drink and eat. We will be back.

An all around great resort. Clean, great service, friendly staff, food, drinks, amazing views!!! Very relaxing. Would definitely recommend this resort to family, friends and fellow travellers!!!!!!!!!!

We stayed at Santa Barbara resort in October 2017 and we enjoyed every moment spent there. The resort is beautiful, clean, their staff are very friendly, especially all the staff from Splash bar (Jaymie was awesome). We will definitely be back!

We enjoyed its beauty and activities offered. Staff were very happy and friendly, eager to please. Being at the south east end of the island, we were a long way to join day trips and excursions. Gorgeous golf course! Little beach to walk on as it is a rocky shoreline.

Amazing place. Clean,friendly, professional great service. Food was good but would have preferred buffet with children as they were fussing over a la carte dinning. Golf and tennis was amazing and great value with kids being free. Love this place. It was quite just like we like it.

We had a wonderful stay at the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort Feb 12-19th. The beach was fabulous with crystal clear water. The room was very well appointed. the staff were very nice and welcoming. Food was for the moist part good. Shore is quite tasty. there wer a couple dinner buffets that could have been better but not an issue. We loved it!

This is my first ever review of the many places my wife, 4 year old daughter and I have visited. We've been on about 10 Caribbean islands and the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort was the best. Definitely 5 Stars in comparison to what we have been to on St Lucia, St. Maarten, Jamaica, DR...etc. The people were 5 stars happy to serve. The food (with the exception of the American buffet) was superb. The Shores restaurant was probably the best meal I have ever eaten, may I recommend the rack of lamb! The pools were well kept, towel service excellent and food and drink service at both pools and the beach were wonderful. The rooms were spacious and the balcony view over the water wonderful. The beach water was so enjoyable with such a calm gentle slope of perfect white sand. We brought a couple of blow of tubes to float around and we highly recommend doing this! Drink and float in the hot Curacao sun made for a perfect week!!! My only suggestion to the management at the resort is to change their signing for every item that you receive. Our bracelet should be enough and work out a tipping arrangement that works with that. Best of vacationing to all of you! My motto is at the end of my life, I want more stamps on my passports than stuff in my house! Enjoy!!!

Clean rooms. Amazing stuff. Restaurants are expensive but the food is good- tuna was great but it would be nice to have a more selection of fish. Plenty of shade and the launch chairs at the beach - No need to pre-reserve the spot on the beach. Nice and quiet resort- we are happy that we selected St Barbara for our vacation and we'll come back.

This was the third year in a row that we were at this resort. Obviously we like it or we wouldn't have come back. However this year there were a few things that weren't up to its usual standard. There were fewer guests than before and probably because of that we were only offered one choice at a time for meals, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. The same applied to bars, only one open at any given time. The food and quality of the drinks were very good. we had an issue with our room air conditioning. Every night ( up until the last night ) the temperature was set at 26 Degrees (c) and the only was to change it was to contact the front desk, who contacted engineering and set it onto manual. Very frustrating. The staff were great as usual, remembering us from past years, and the grounds and beach beautiful. The rooms were spotless and made up in good time each day. Will we go back? we have a year to decide.

The resort was very nice. Staff were awesome! It is a great place to go if you want something quieter than most all inclusive so. Lots of chairs available anytime of day on beach and by the pool. Food was great but it would have been nice to have a couple other a lacarte restaurants included. This resort is very far from town or anything else so would be expensive to leave it. There is a shuttle into town but it only goes once per day and only runs if 4 people book it.

The trip started off on the wrong foot as we did not have transportation to our hotel. Fortunately we were able to get a ride from one of the vendors there. Once at the hotel our Canadian bank cards did not work. It was our honeymoon and we were treated as regular guests. Service at the resort was poor until we complained about our service at the pool bar and then the service improved drastically. The beach was very nice, it if a great resort to go and get away from everything. When we were leaving we were worried about transportation as the vendor who was supposed to be picking us up from the hotel emailed us the day before and said they were not coming. Thankfully we contacted our travel agent and had that sorted out.

Rooms were clean and updated, food was great, pool and grounds were very well maintained. Activities are listed but they don't really have an entertainment staff rounding people up to partake in anything. It was a very low-key, relaxing stay. If you are looking for activities to do, this is not really the place for you. Resort is far from the city centre, but easy to get a free shuttle to a grocery store, also fine to be picked up for tours/excursions.

This was the best place to take a vacation. You are surrounded by nature including beautiful birds and friendly iguanas. The place is very clean, quiet and well maintained and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The island tour and the Williamstad tour are well worth it.

Santa Barbara was definitely a beautiful resort but they have a long way to go if they are planning on keeping All-Inclusive packages.There was next to no entertainment during the day or evenings.There were no entertainment staff trying to get people involved in pool side activities and the few days that they had singers at dinner, they were gone by 10 p.m. There is only one restaurant that you go to for dinner unless you want to "pay extra".You are entitled to only one a la carte depending on the date that you book.(Even though we had the time booked we still waited app 1 1/2 hours as we were a party of Five).The drinks were mediocre-if I heard "not on your package you need to pay extra" once more I would have screamed.The staff however are very friendly.We have stayed at many all-inclusives before, have spent way less money and have gotten alot more than what we got for our very expensive vacation at Santa Barbara.Never have I gone away and have gone to bed at 11p.m. because there was simply nothing to do.

This resort is just beautiful and the grounds are well maintained. The food at Medi (their buffet) and Shore was very good. This resort is not for the party crowd and is very quiet, which was perfect for us. The only downside to this resort is that it's about a 30 minute car ride to Willemstad. We were aware of this before booking our vacation, so I can't say that it was a surprise. Overall the island of Curacao is very nice, the people are extremely friendly, and the weather was great.

Overall, my husband and I enjoyed our week at Santa Barbara Resort. What we enjoyed most was the natural setting, small non commercial island and the resort. Our room was nicely appointed; the towels in the room were very inconsistent with nice fluffy towels to greyish well used and often did not get facecloths or hand towels replaced. There was a very large group of 350 people and we were always asked if we were with the group as they had a different all inclusive than us. There is really only one main restaurant with the all inclusive package; we were able to go the the Shore just once or pay extra so we chose to just stay with the Medi which offered a great selection and we were always pleased with the food. The service is not great, you have to ask for beverages and refills as they don't approach you often. The resort is clean, staff pleasant and we would definitely go back.

We stayed January 11-18, 2015. The golf course is in great condition and we were told it is the best course on the island. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The beach is small but nice and family-friendly. Beach chairs were always available. The pool area is nice however they do not have a separate adults-only pool. On the weekends they have an influx of patron patrons from South America.. The number of children at the pool increased on the weekend and they seem to take over one of the two pools. They do not have a swim-up pool bar and the service at Splash the pool-side restaurant waa little slow. The staff are friendly and accommodating however the increased weekend traffic seem to slow things down quite a bit. The resort also regularly hosts company conventions which can impede the level of service provided. The marina restaurant was very nice and the staff were very friendly. We did not rate the resort five stars because of the slower service on the weekend and due to the company conventions. We also had issues at check-out which were eventually cleared up. They tried to charge us for our rounds of golf even though they were included in our package. We had to contact our Sunwing rep to get it resolved. FYI the beverage cart on the golf course is included because it is supplied by the resort but the there is miscommunication among the staff so you should check your bill. We rented a car and drove around the island. The nicest place to go is downtown Williemstaad. We would go back to this resort.

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful resort. The grounds were gorgeous - so many beautiful palm trees - and very well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We spent most of our time at the beach, there are always plenty of beach chairs and there is a small beach hut to get drinks and bbq hamburgers, hotdogs, and delicious chicken or beef kabobs. If you want more variety the pool restaurant is nearby. At first I was a bit disappointed with the beach since you can only swim out so far and then get cut off by a long pier. But I ended up loving it since it had a nice sandy bottom (which I found out from other people I met is not the case at some of the other hotels) was great for swimming and snorkeling and had a nice gradual slope from shallow to well over your head if you want to go that deep. The pool area was also very well appointed with never any shortage of chairs nor beach towels. And the Splash restaurant nearby for food and drinks. We had the all-inclusive pkg which you have to understand is a relatively new concept for this hotel since it is primarily an EP resort. So don't expect it to be like an all-inclusive in Mexico for example. Having said that, we were not at all disappointed, it was just different and going to the SunWing briefing made it easier for us to understand what was included and what wasn't so there were no surprises. All in all, we loved this island for its authenticity, its people and culture, and we absolutely loved this resort - would definitely return!

This hotel exceeded our expectations for an all-inclusive resort. We travelled with two small children (2.5 and 4.5 years old) and stayed in a partial waterview room (West Wing, nearest the beach). The positives: - The exceptional service and sincerity of the staff. As they say, they were "Dushi!" Everyone we met seemed genuinely happy to work at the resort and to interact with guests. Even us, with our family chaos, felt welcome at even the most formal restaurant (Shore). The hotel is truly a family-friendly resort. - The private and protected beach was extremely calm and we felt very safe with small children - The tap water is drinkable - The kids club was a nice option - The tastefully appointed decor and well-maintained gardens - Hot weather (30C) every day (early January) - The food was good. Medi (the main restaurant) provided healthy options at all meals and the food always seemed fresh and generally well-prepared - The international flare of the guests from around the world (we met mainly Canadians, South Americans, and Europeans) lent a cosmopolitan vibe to the resort Room for improvement: - Lidded plastic cups with straws for children - Foot-level taps to rinse off sand around the beach entrances in the West Wing would help control the amount of sand tracking into the hotel suites - Slightly warmer pool temperature would have been nice - A playground for children would have been a nice touch on the grounds

My fiancé and I stayed at Santa Barbara during the week of New Year’s Eve & had a fantastic & fun filled experience, we regret not booking for 2 weeks. For the past 5 years we travel to the Caribbean for NYE/Christmas and Curacao has hands down been the best vacation spot, with the weather being the #1 highlight. The Santa Barbara resort is a beautifully situated on an old plantation, it is very isolated and about 30 minutes to Willemstad or 20 to Jan Thiel, that being said if you need to be able to leave the resort for excitement, either get a car or stay closer to the city. We rented a car which gave us the freedom to tour around the island, there is a lot to do, but everything is pretty spread out. Resort: The scenery at Santa Barbara could not be more beautiful, you’re in the middle of a lush but rocky desert situated on pristine blue waters. The resort is well maintained and very modern. There are 2 pools and then a long strip of beach. The beach is in front of a blocked off waterway in a bay, so when sitting on the beach you see a wall where boats go by on the other side and then a large rock mountain on the other side. The resort is fairly large end to end and all you need is centrally located with the exception of Shore Restaurant & Golf on the East side and Ocean Encounters on the West, that being said stay on the East side if you plan to golf & on the West if you plan to dive. The resort has perfect Wi-Fi, but you pay quite a bit for it. The customer service in all areas of the resort was top notch, we received the best experience from Sugheeny who manages reservations and Medi as well as Missy at the pool, we never went hungry or thirsty during the days at the pool! We also had several run-ins with the Director of Food & Beverage – Rob, I believe it was, he was a very pleasant man who you could tell had extensive experience in the industry. He does a phenomenal job with the food and beverages, everything was outstanding! Another thing I liked about this island/resort is that you can tell people were living well & well educated - we never felt a culture barrier and no one bothered us for a tip, although we still did tip. In terms of the room, we upgraded to the premier ocean view and the view was spectacular. The cleaning service did not come until later in the day, but this wasn’t a problem since we were never there. Plus, there were no bugs anywhere, not even outdoors. Food: The food was absolutely delicious and very easily accessible all hours of the day. We had the all-inclusive package and it included everything except Jun’s Sushi & Bella Italia, which is an Italian style café with Gelato (It seemed like we received ~30% off at these locations because the bill was always less than expected). The buffet, Medi, was excellent for all meals and changed daily for dinner. In addition to the buffet, you are able to have lunch at the pool at Splash (fish tacos are amazing!) or you can go to Pincho’s on the beach. For dinner you also have the option to dine at Shore which is on the East side – this restaurant was incredible! Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere was impeccable! Try to go for the sunset – such a beautiful view Activities/Entertainment: Each night there is something different playing at Medi, also the resort puts on a beach party once a week with dinner and entertainment. For NYE they went all out and they put on a fantastic pool party with a live band, food/drinks & fireworks – it was a lot of fun! During the day they had music at the pool once for the week and you also have the option for golf, tennis and scuba/snorkeling. They do not have a busy bar or nightclub scene, so you would have to leave the resort if you are looking for night life. Also, there is a fee for tennis and if it’s a windy day, I recommend not wasting your money. Overall our experience at Santa Barbara was our favorite thus far, it was a luxurious vacation with the best weather we have ever had on an island this time of year. I would mostly recommend this for a family vacation as we saw a lot large families and kids around. There weren't any other couples around that were our age (high 20's) but this wasn't an issue for us, we didn't feel annoyed being around all families and kids. We will return 100%, probably even NYE 2016!

Nice beach for kids and/or seniors, big pool, pretty grounds, nice and clean room... The food was above average for an all-includsive and customer service was wonderful--they even accommodated our gluten-free needs, including a special-order gluten-free birthday cake.