Secrets St. James Montego BayvsSandals Royal Plantation
Secrets St. James Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Plantation are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation scores significantly better than Secrets St. James Montego Bay. Sandals Royal Plantation has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 9 sources like Star Service, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Lot A59 Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $430/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
All-Inclusive
"This all-inclusive beachfront resort on a remote peninsula is one of the more luxurious adult-only options in Montego Bay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
88.7
"With dark hardwood floors and rich fabrics, the "beautiful decor" combines British colonial style and contemporary touches." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Luxurious couples-only all-inclusive. All rooms are ocean-facing, spacious and stylish, and equipped with all mod cons. Plenty of pampering packages on offer." Full review
Frommer's
"Only a 15-minute drive from the Sangster International Airport, the resort often caters to romantic couples seeking a sensual atmosphere in a luxurious setting." Full review
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
"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 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