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Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private IslandvsResorts Hedonism (Hedonism II Resort)
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island is the choice of most writers compared to Hedonism II. Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island scores 83 with accolades from 7 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island
Fodor's
Star Service Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Mahoe Bay, Montego Bay 167, Jamaica
From $501/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Four miles (6 km) east of the airport, this elegant resort consists of Jamaican-style buildings arranged in a semicircle around attractive gardens." Full review
Star Service "This upscale hotel challenges the pre-eminence of the paramount pair here, Round Hill and Tryall, with service that is just as prompt and polite, and dining gets better every year." Full review
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Repeat guests often request the Ocean Junior Suites thanks to their up-close-and-personal ocean views.
Star Service "This hotel is more sophisticated and reserved than its lower-priced siblings, Sandals Inn and Sandals Montego Bay, and the only one that comes with its own private island." Full review
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If updated accommodations are important, request those in the Clarence building or the posh St. James River Suites.
The Telegraph7.0
"The private island's brand new over-water villas are what set the Sandals Royal Caribbean property apart from the six other Sandals resorts in Jamaica." Full review
Frommer's "The Sandals private island just offshore is done as an ersatz slice of the Orient...Asia-meets-South Pacific, with Balinese-style thatched beach cabanas, a lagoon pool, and a Royal Thai restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet "The lobby of couples-only Sandals, done up in Georgian accents, really lays on the nostalgia for the British Empire." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Delivers a sleek jetsetter vibe...this Sandals is known for its roaming on-site peacocks, sunset catamaran tours, swim-up suites, personal butlers, and importantly, a truly all-inclusive rate"
Best All-inclusive Resorts in Jamaica
May 23, 2023
Resorts Hedonism (Hedonism II Resort) Fodor's Star Service
Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Boulevard, PO Box 25, Negril, Jamaica
From $575/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Promising a perpetual spring break for adults who are drawn to the legendary party atmosphere, this resort gets a lot of repeat business." Full review
Star Service "Located at the northern end of Negril Beach, 7 kilometers from town, this property is Negril's most notorious resort." Full review
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Request sea-view units, half of which are "au natural."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Designed for adventurous couples who want to add a bit of spice to their vacation, the all-inclusive Hedonism II is a popular mid-range nudist resort." Full review
Frommer's "Devoted to the pursuit of sophomoric pleasure, and with less class than Couples Negril, Hedonism II packs the works into a one-package deal." Full review
Lonely Planet "This adults-only resort has 280 rooms and suites and a lot of parties going on, literally a different theme for every night." Full review
