Royalton Luxury Resorts to debut new adults-only brand in Barbados

Royalton Luxury Resorts is to debut its new adults-only brand at its property in Barbados from next summer.

The all-inclusive brand, Royalton Vessence, offers experiences such as glow-lit pools for late night swimming and holistic wellness sessions.

The first property under the brand will be the Royalton Vessence Barbados, an Autograph Collection resort formerly known as Royalton Chic Barbados, from summer 2026.

The company hailed the brand as creating a new standard in adults-only resortsDescribed as being for the “calm and modern traveller”, the brand is designed to align the property more closely with the destination “through art, local flavour and the senses”.

Royalton Vessence Barbados will include locally inspired artwork reflecting the destination, including rotating exhibitions by regional artists, and suites will be redesigned, including its top category Chairman Suites. The Diamond Club suite category will offer butler service, access to exclusive areas, and premium benefits.

The Studio, a ‘signature’ space in centre of the resort, will offers hands-on workshops in art, pottery, and culinary creativity by day and become an intimate stage for live jazz and acoustic performances by night.

The resort will be the first in the region to introduce glow-lit pools for late-night swimming and will also introduce dedicated spaces for a ‘digital detox’.

Moddo by Royalton FIT, a holistic wellness program featuring yoga, breathwork, and expressive movement sessions led by expert coaches, will be offered while the resort will be the first in the destination to offer complimentary airport shuttles.

Jordi Pelfort, president of Blue Diamond Resorts, said: “We’re truly excited to introduce our new brand at a time when we celebrate 15 years of trajectory in the all-inclusive industry.

“This reflects everything we do best. From being the first in the region to offer late-night swimming under the stars to introducing designed spaces for digital detox and reconnection, this is about embracing what matters most in new and meaningful ways.”

He added: “This brand was created to bring each destination to life through every experience at the resort. From the artwork on the walls to the music that plays after sunset, it’s all about living the culture without ever having to leave the hotel.”

Travel agents can book the new property via tour operator partners from July 2025 for travel from July 1, 2026, and earn cash rewards on sales via Blue Diamond Rewards by logging qualifying booking.