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You wake up to green hills rising behind you, the curve of Buccament Bay just beyond the palms. Your pool is steps from the bed. The morning is quiet, the kind of quiet that feels earned. At Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (one of our top luxury all-inclusives for 2026), a new collection of villas is now open for booking — and they’re built for travelers who want privacy without giving up the ease of an all-inclusive stay.
Sandals has begun accepting reservations for 20 new Rondoval Butler Villas with Private Pools, with arrivals starting Nov. 1. It’s the first time the brand’s signature round-shaped villa accommodations are being introduced at its newest Eastern Caribbean resort, bringing together private pools, rooftop terraces, and full butler service in one of the region’s most naturally dramatic settings.
What’s New at Sandals Saint Vincent
The Rondoval Butler Villas sit along the edge of the Buccament Bay valley, framed by lush tropical gardens and the steep green interior that gives Saint Vincent its wild, volcanic character. These are freestanding villas, intentionally positioned for privacy, with interiors ranging from roughly 1,000 to more than 2,000 square feet.
Inside, the layout is designed to feel residential rather than resort-like. A king-size bed anchors the space, with a spacious bathroom that includes double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a standalone soaking tub. The living area flows directly outdoors, where your private pool and outdoor soaking tub become the center of the day.
Everything you expect from a Sandals butler category stay is included. Your bar is fully stocked. In-room dining is available around the clock. Your butler handles the details, whether that’s arranging dinner reservations, delivering drinks poolside, or setting up a quiet breakfast while the resort is still asleep.
Villas That Lean Into Privacy
If privacy is what you’re after, these villas are designed to deliver it. The Rondoval layout naturally separates you from neighboring rooms, and the landscaping adds another layer of seclusion. You can spend an entire day moving between pool, soaking tub, and shaded terrace without ever feeling seen.
For couples who want even more separation from the main resort rhythm, three of the new villas take things a step further with private rooftop access. These rooftop terraces are designed as open-air retreats, with space for lounging, stargazing, and late-night conversation under Saint Vincent’s famously clear skies.
After dark, this becomes one of the most distinctive experiences on property. You can step upstairs with a drink, take in the constellations, or arrange telescope-guided sky viewing through your butler. It’s quiet, intimate, and very much in keeping with the island’s unspoiled feel.
How These Fit Into the Resort
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is already the brand’s most nature-forward resort. Opened as an adults-only retreat, it feels intentionally removed from the busier Caribbean hubs, even as it offers the full range of Sandals amenities.
The new Rondoval Butler Villas build on recent accommodation additions at the resort, including Butler Villa Suites with private plunge pools. Some of the newer villas also include dedicated media rooms, giving you the option to turn the space into a private movie night setting if that’s how you want to end the day.
What’s notable here is how flexible the experience becomes. You can spend mornings hiking or kayaking, afternoons by your pool with butler-delivered refreshments, and evenings entirely in-villa — or mix in as much of the resort’s dining and bar scene as you like.
Dining and Evenings on Property
When you do venture out, the resort’s dining and bar concepts reflect Saint Vincent’s character rather than leaning on familiar formulas. Buccan focuses on island-driven cuisine, with flavors rooted in local ingredients and regional technique. Three Jewels serves as a rum-forward cocktail bar, offering a curated selection of Caribbean rums alongside craft cocktails that feel intentional rather than ornamental.
You can just as easily have dinner brought to your villa, though. With butler service and 24-hour in-room dining, many guests find themselves alternating between nights out and nights in, depending on mood rather than schedule.
Why Saint Vincent Feels Different
Saint Vincent has long been admired by travelers who prioritize landscape over nightlife. The island is greener, steeper, and less developed than many of its Caribbean neighbors, and Sandals Saint Vincent was designed to preserve that feeling rather than soften it.
From the resort, you’re surrounded by forested hills, with the bay opening out in front of you. Land and water sports are available, but there’s no pressure to fill every hour. The experience is more about choosing how much you want to do — and how much you want to do nothing at all.
That sensibility carries through to the new Rondoval villas. They aren’t designed to impress at first glance so much as to settle into over time. The longer you stay, the more the privacy, layout, and service begin to matter.
Who These Villas Are Best For
These new Rondoval Butler Villas are well suited to travelers celebrating something — honeymoons, anniversaries, milestone birthdays — or couples who simply want their own space without managing logistics.
If you like the idea of having a private pool, outdoor soaking tub, and rooftop terrace while still knowing dinner, drinks, and service are handled, this is the kind of accommodation that makes sense. You can be as engaged with the resort as you want, or disappear into your villa for days at a time.
Booking Details and Timing
Reservations for the Rondoval Butler Villas with Private Pools are now open, with the first arrivals beginning November 1. As one of the most in-demand room categories across the Sandals portfolio, these villas are expected to book quickly, especially during peak winter travel months.
For travelers who’ve been curious about Saint Vincent but waiting for an accommodation that matches the island’s sense of place with high-touch service, this new release brings those elements together in a very direct way.
If your idea of an all-inclusive escape includes privacy, space, and the freedom to slow down completely, Sandals Saint Vincent’s newest villas are now officially an option — and one that feels well matched to the island they call home.
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