Sandals Royal PlantationvsSandals Negril
Both Sandals Royal Plantation and Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation scores significantly higher than Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa. Sandals Royal Plantation ranks #7 in Jamaica with positive reviews from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
Sandals Royal Plantation
Main Street, Ocho Rios 2, Jamaica
From $871/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
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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 Traveler
84.9
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Sandals Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril 167, Jamaica
From $538/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Sandals Negril is an all-inclusive, couples-only (straight and gay) resort that attracts a basically young, convivial, and unsophisticated audience." Full review
Fodor's
"Couples looking for a sports-oriented getaway and a casually elegant atmosphere flock to this resort on one of the best stretches of Negril Beach." Full review
Star Service
"At the north end of the beach, near the Grand Lido, this hotel lies on the best beach of any Sandals in Jamaica (the sands at the Sandals in Whitehouse are a possible contender)." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"For travelers seeking a large all-inclusive with plenty of activities and amenities, and a laid-back, easygoing vibe, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa is a great choice." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"For couples after an all-inclusive beach holiday with classic Caribbean scenery, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa ticks almost every box." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of the more tasteful outposts of the Sandals empire, this couples-only resort sprawls over wide lawns trimmed to perfection." Full review