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Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private IslandvsJamaica Inn
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Jamaica Inn scores significantly higher than Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island. Jamaica Inn scores 92 with recommendations from 12 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Gayot.
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
Jamaica Inn
Concierge
Jetsetter Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Star Service
Gayot The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
Main St, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $316/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This is one of Jamaica's class acts."
Jetsetter "Boutique family-run Jamaica icon in Ocho Rios with a beach bar, pool and spa." Full review
Fodor's "At this quietly sophisticated hotel, each guest is treated like royalty." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A small, romantic resort that once drew Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, the Jamaica Inn is about quiet luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Thoroughly spruced up in 2007, the 47 suites are a blend of Indonesian, colonial, and retro Jamaican décor, but remain refreshingly unplugged, with no TV’s to shatter the peace." Full review
Rough Guide "The most attractive (and expensive) hotel in Ochi, tasteful and elegant, with a gorgeous private beach, pool and sophisticated oceanfront spa."
Star Service "This property is one of the few remaining traditional beach hotels, but is quickly fading into oblivion in the minds of anxious vacationers." Full review
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Complimentary cocktails are served once daily to guests on the beach, and staffers patrol the beach all day to serve other refreshments upon request.
Gayot "This island escape blends an intimate atmosphere with big resort amenities."
The Telegraph9.0
"Jamaica Inn catches old Jamaican elegance to a tee, both in its setting and atmosphere, which is chic and discreet." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Unwind at this "romantic oasis for those tired of the hectic city life." The blue-and-white British colonial-style inn has no TVs or radios but does promise sea views." Full review
