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Sandals Royal PlantationvsHibiscus Lodge Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation is the choice of most professionals compared to Hibiscus Lodge Hotel. Sandals Royal Plantation is ranked #6 in Jamaica with approval from 9 reviewers like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Hibiscus Lodge Hotel
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Oyster Frommer's
83 Main St, St. Ann, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide "Set back from the road in beautiful gardens, this is one of Ochi’s most attractive hotels."
DK Eyewitness "Up on the cliffs past the manic part of Main Street, the lodge has peaceful gardens, a pool, and access to the shallow, clear ocean waters via a deck."
OysterMid-Range
"Hibiscus Lodge Hotel is an excellent mid-range option in Ocho Rios." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel sits atop a small cliff...this modest but lovely little hotel’s biggest selling point is the excellent and authentic Jamaican cuisine and sea view at the Almond Tree restaurant." Full review
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A note on the rates above: Stays of three nights or longer in “summer” (a generous April 15 to December 15) are 16% off.
