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Couples Tower IslevsSandals Royal Plantation
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation ranks significantly higher than Couples Tower Isle. Sandals Royal Plantation ranks #7 in Jamaica with approval from 9 reviews such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Couples Tower Isle
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
St. Mary, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $379/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
OysterUpscale
"One of the island’s first resorts and a former playground for 1950s Hollywood A-listers, this 226-room, 19-acre Ocho Rios all-inclusive is still a sophisticated option." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The balconies on the top floor Ocean Junior Suites offer stunning sea views." Full review
Star Service "The resort is good to its repeat guests, and there are a lot of them. A superb staff and plentiful amenities make this a honeymooner's dream." Full review
Fodor's "This all-inclusive has beautiful contemporary decor." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Modern decor and brightly colored murals are the aesthetic at this Ocho Rios resort. Rooms, with ocean or garden views, have furnished balconies and yellow and green accents." Full review
Frommer's "In general, this is a classier operation than the more mass-market Sandals." Full review
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
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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
