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Toby's ResortvsSandals Royal Plantation
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation scores significantly higher than Toby's Resort. Sandals Royal Plantation comes in at #13 in Jamaica with recommendations from 7 publications including concierge.com, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Toby's Resort
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1 Kent Avenue, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Despite the traffic and crowds around it, the almond, mango, and grapefruit trees that surround the two-story main building, cottages, and swimming pools create a sense of rural isolation." Full review
Rough Guide "Longestablished place with an appealing location in pretty gardens, within easy walking distance of the beaches."
Oyster Budget
"Family-run value boutique... ideal for groups on a budget or anyone looking for a convenient place to crash before catching a flight out of Jamaica." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located just off the ‘top’ of the Hip Strip, Toby's provides an admirable local vibe with amenities geared toward international travelers." 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
