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Strawberry HillvsSandals Royal Plantation
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Strawberry Hill ranks marginally higher than Sandals Royal Plantation. Strawberry Hill scores 87 with praise from 10 sources like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
Strawberry Hill
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Oyster
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
New Castle Road, Kingston, Jamaica
From $345/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Forget the beach; this is one of the most breathtakingly romantic spots in the Caribbean."
Jetsetter "Stylish hillside sleep with topnotch local fare, splurge-worthy spa and infinity pool with a view." Full review
Fodor's "Perched in the Blue Mountains, the resort has an infinity pool, spa, and offers pure relaxation in Georgian-style cottages." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This former coffee plantation nestled among the steep and winding hills of Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain is a little oasis above the very un-resort-like city of Kingston." Full review
Rough Guide "Easily the classiest hotel in the wider Kingston area, yet it also maintains an unpretentious Jamaican feel."
DK Eyewitness "One of Jamaica's best hotels. this place has beautifully designed wooden cottages spread over a hillside with spectacular Kingston views."
Star Service "This pioneering luxury mountain lodge lies amid 2.5 hectares of lush lawns, ginger and ferns landscaped Hawaiian-style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This Georgian-style hotel in the mountains was built on a coffee plantation that belonged to the British royal family in the eighteenth century." Full review
Gayot "Chic, dreamy décor embraces guests at this romantic hillside retreat."
The Telegraph8.0
"This much-loved country hotel is found high up in the leafy Blue Mountains, and comes with romantic wooden cottages and a magical view over the twinkling lights of Kingston." Full review
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
