Sandals Royal Caribbean

Item: Sandals Royal Caribbean
Rating: 5
Author: U.S. News & World Report

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Overview

Access to private island with a spa, a pool, a Thai restaurant and multiple overwater villas

Some say rooms have thin walls

Sandals Royal Caribbean gives guests a taste of the Far East about 5 miles northeast of downtown Montego Bay, Jamaica. Hop aboard the Wayang Doll – a dragon-shaped boat – and visit Sandals' private island, where you can dine on curry at Royal Thai, get a bamboo polish at the Red Lane Spa, lounge by a pool or dance the night away in the flickering light of tiki torches. Back on the mainland, you can spend your time in one of six additional pools, on the beach or off-roading through the jungle in a four-wheel drive vehicle. If you somehow find that there isn't enough to do at this adults-only, all-inclusive resort, you can take advantage of the "Stay at 1, Play at 3 Program" for access to amenities at both Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn. And every night, you can rest your head in an air-conditioned guest room or suite back at Sandals Royal Caribbean, snug in a four-poster bed amid mahogany furnishings. However, some guests say their accommodations let in a lot of noise from airplanes landing at and departing from Sangster International Airport, which is just a few miles away. For more space and perks like private infinity pools, glass floors and outdoor showers, consider upgrading to one of the over-the-water private island villas.

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Location: Montego Bay

Hotel Class: 5.0-star

Property Type: All-inclusive resort, 197 rooms

Primary View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean

Style: Traditional, Modern

Best For: Couples

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Critic Reviews

Other Awards

Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards
AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards

Oyster.com

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The 227-room Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort and Private Island primarily attracts older couples with its intimate setting and luxury all-inclusive experience. With a number of small beaches (including a clothing-optional section) and a private island, the resort feels small and secluded, even though it’s a short drive to both the airport and downtown Montego Bay.

Fodor's

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Four miles east of the airport, this elegant resort has Jamaican-style buildings around attractive gardens. Less boisterous than Sandals Montego Bay, it offers a few more-formal touches, including afternoon tea.

Frommer's

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The Sandals private island just offshore, however, is done as an ersatz slice of the Orient – vaguely Asia-meets-South Pacific, with Balinese-style thatched beach cabanas, a lagoon pool, and a Royal Thai restaurant. You even ride a dragon boat to get there.

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This upscale, couples-only, all-inclusive resort has lovely deluxe rooms ranging up to glorious suites with personal concierge or butler service. A major highlight is their fabulous island.

Other Awards

Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards
AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 6265 have reviewed the Sandals Royal Caribbean, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 6265 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

At Sandals Royal Caribbean, accommodation options range from standard deluxe rooms to overwater bungalows and villas on the resort's private island. All accommodations feature wooden furniture and neutral color schemes with pops of color in decor accent pieces. Standard room amenities include king-sized beds, flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms and Red Lane Spa bath products. Upgraded accommodations offer additional perks like butler or concierge service, balconies or patios, whirlpool bathtubs and dual vanities.

Direct beach or swim-up pool access in select suites
All-inclusive rates cover in-room Wi-Fi access and minibar items
Private overwater bungalows and villas have hammocks, outdoor showers and welcome gifts with totes, towels and Molton Brown toiletries

Standard room size: square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Situated within 5 miles of the shops, bars and restaurants of central Montego Bay and the Hip Strip, Sandals Royal Caribbean keeps guests close to the beach and action. The all-inclusive, adults-only resort offers a private island accessible via the property's complimentary dragon boat, as well as the "Stay at 1, Play at 3 Program," a package that lets guests use the amenities at Sandals Inn and Sandals Montego Bay.

Less than 4 miles northeast of Sangster International Airport
All-inclusive room rates cover round-trip airport transfers; Butler Level and Club Level guests receive free private BMW airport shuttle service

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle (free)
Car service (with fee)

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Eight restaurants are located on-site, all of which the all-inclusive rates cover. Royal Thai, a Thai-focused eatery, can be found on the resort's private island. Back on the mainland, guests can dine at Le Jardinier, a French restaurant with an elegant garden atmosphere, or The Cricketer's Pub, where British pub classics are on the menu. Caribbean flavors are emphasized at Eleanor's, The Jerk Shack and The Mariner, while Bella Napoli Pizzeria serves Italian pies near the beach. And for prime water views and international cuisine, there's The Regency.

Reservations required at Le Jardinier and Royal Thai
Dress codes enforced at select eateries
Private dinners can be arranged for a fee
Butler Level suites include 24-hour room service; Club Level rooms offer daily room service from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Number of restaurants: 8

Cuisine Types: Asian, Italian, American, French

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

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Pool

The resort features seven heated outdoor pools, plus five whirlpools. At two of the resort's pools, guests will find swim-up bars. Additionally, select suites offer swim-up access to the property's Crystal Lagoon pool. Poolside beverage service is available at all pools, while at the beach, visitors staying in Butler Level suites can take advantage of beachside beverage service via their personal butlers. Beach amenities include cabana rentals and complimentary water sports equipment like kayaks, scuba diving gear, Hobie Cat sailboats, paddleboards and snorkel equipment.

One pool, a private beach and a Jacuzzi sit on resort's private island
Sand volleyball court at beach
Scuba diving certification courses available for a fee

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The property's Red Lane Spa offers a variety of spa services, all of which feature local ingredients. Available services include massages, facials, body treatments and nail services. In addition to the spa's treatment rooms, guests have access to a steam room, saunas and several plunge pools.

Couples treatments, prenatal massages and men's facials
In-room services available
Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Sandals Select Rewards members receive a free couples massage during stay

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Fitness

Like other Sandals properties, Sandals Royal Caribbean houses a fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment. Complimentary fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates and aerobics, are also available. And outside of the fitness center, visitors can participate in complimentary sports like tennis and beach volleyball or borrow free water sports equipment, such as paddleboards and kayaks.

Fitness center open 24 hours a day
Personal training sessions can be arranged for a fee

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

At Sandals Royal Caribbean, business travelers can host meetings in Hampton Court. Up to 50 people can be accommodated within the space in a theater-style arrangement. For larger affairs, there are outdoor venues, including the resort's private island and Roehampton Lawn, which can host about 200 guests for receptions. Royal Thai can also be rented out for business affairs.

Business center with computers and printers
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Private island has space for up to 400 attendees

Number of meeting rooms: 1

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Wedding

Couples can exchange vows in one of the resort's beachside or garden gazebos. Various package options are available, including the brand's WeddingMoon plan, which provides ceremony and honeymoon inclusions like a wedding location, an hors d'oeuvres reception and a private honeymoon dinner for the bride and groom. Ceremony theme packages range from the Caribbean-inspired Island Paradise package to the subtle Vision in White package. For couples who stay three or more nights, the property's basic Beautiful Beginnings package is free.

Honeymoon and vow renewal packages
Bridal spa services
Beautiful Beginnings package includes linens, a cake and bridal flowers

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 400

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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