Sandals Royal PlantationvsSunset At The Palms
Both Sandals Royal Plantation and Sunset at the Palms are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation ranks slightly better than Sunset at the Palms. Sandals Royal Plantation ranks #7 in Jamaica with approval from 9 reviews such as Star Service, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
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
Sunset At The Palms
Norman Manley Blvd, Ruthland Point, Negril, Jamaica
From $388/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This place appeals to eco-travelers who want to get away from it all without spending a fortune; it's an especially good choice for families with kids." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Across the street from the beach, the upscale Sunset has a warm, helpful staff, intimate setting, and great food." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"All-inclusive resorts may have a less-than-sterling reputation, but the Sunset at the Palms raises the bar." Full review
Rough Guide
"Elegant wooden cabins in lush gardens, plus friendly service and great facilities make this the most attractive and private all-inclusive in Negril."
Star Service
"Sunset at the Palms Resort became an adults-only all-inclusive resort in December 2013." Full review
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A weekly cocktail party keeps management in tune with guest requests and opinions.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sunset at the Palms breaks the mould of the all-inclusive resorts typically found in Jamaica." Full review
The Wall Street Journal
"The Sunset at the Palms in Negril—Jamaica’s famously lively tourist town—is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort."
Lonely Planet
"Sunset at the Palms is proof that an all-inclusive hotel doesn’t have to be bland." Full review