,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(-78.33587,18.34256)/-77.70894516259432,18.377431666941995,9.171168947335648/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Sandals Royal PlantationvsCouples Negril
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation scores significantly better than Couples Negril. Sandals Royal Plantation ranks #7 in Jamaica with praise from 9 sources including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Sandals Royal Plantation
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Main Street, Ocho Rios 2, Jamaica
From $871/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2008
Amenities:
..."
Fodor's "All the spacious hotel suites are decorated in plantation style and are appointed with handcrafted mahogany beds and other elegant furnishings." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steps from the city center, with a Mediterranean feel and a host of classes open to guests, from drawing to cooking." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.9
"Sandals recently took over Royal Plantation, a 17-acre, 1950s sanctuary for Hollywood celebs and British royalty." Full review
Star Service "Unlike Sandals' Jamaican siblings and other larger all-inclusives, this hotel continues to impress arrivals with its attentive, personalized service, notable dining and exceptional accommodations." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sandals Royal Plantation is at the pinnacle of the all-inclusive experience, with butler service, premium drinks and elegant dining in an old-plantation atmosphere." Full review
Frommer's "It's styled after a European mansion, complete with peacocks strutting around the garden fountains and a terrace overlooking the pool. Every suite has an ocean view, a Caribbean Colonial look." Full review
Lonely Planet "All rooms face the sea and feature marble bathrooms, and there are three gourmet restaurants, notably Le Papillon, an intimate French boîte with a dress code." Full review
Couples Negril Frommer's
Oyster Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Star Service Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
Norman Manley Blvd., PO Box 35, Negril, Jamaica
From $565/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "If you're a loving male-female couple, you're welcomed at this romantic resort." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 234-room beach resort delivers more than the free meals and cheap booze of the typical all-inclusive." Full review
Lonely Planet "This attractive property boasts classy contemporary decor that the company terms ‘Negril Chic.’."
Travel + Leisure "Beach Front Suites are closest to the ocean and have hammocks on their terraces or patios." Full review
Star Service "Couples Negril was one of the first, and remains one of the best, all-inclusive, adults-only resorts in Negril." Full review
i
Guests should be sure to try one of the fresh and frothy fruit smoothies.
Fodor's "This couples-only resort emphasizes romance and relaxation and is a more laid-back alternative to the nearby Sandals Negril." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stay in rooms and suites done up in vivid tropical hues at this extensive resort." Full review
i
Choose from accommodations along the beach or among verdant gardens, some with their own Jacuzzis.
