Best Sandals Resort In Jamaica – All 7 Reviewed for 2025

A Fantastic Trip to Sandals Dunn's River!!!

We arrived at Sandals Dunn’s River on Wednesday, May 14. Our flight got into MBJ at 11am and the airport was pretty much empty. We waited for about ten minutes in the Sandals lounge and were super surprised by a…

We arrived at Sandals Dunn’s River on Wednesday, May 14. Our flight got into MBJ at 11am and the airport was pretty much empty. We waited for about ten minutes in the Sandals lounge and were super surprised by a private transfer courtesy of Andre. He had us on property just a tad after 1pm. Our first stop was the Jerk Shack, my husband’s favorite! His excitement must have been noticed since the chef came out and chatted with us and also offered a peek at the grills. Chef Gregory quickly became my husband’s favorite man on the resort. He and the staff at the Jerk Shack offered a daily special and some of the best food on property. Without a doubt the best Jerk Shack of any Sandals (or Beaches) we have visited. While his sights are set on grilled meat, mine are usually set on finding the best martini on property. I had assumed that would be at the Rum Club, but it was Jauvon at Lapidus whose martini stole the show. Jauvon took the best care of us. He not only made amazing martinis and negronis but was so interested in our tales of fat washing whiskey that he tried it himself the next day and shared it with us and a few other bargoers. Elaine stepped up to the plate on his days off delivering good vibes, great drinks, and the most welcoming smile. We also enjoyed the Rum Club’s Papa Doble and various rums that were offered by Denzel and Ackeem. Garfield, although only visited once, also welcomed us at the rooftop bar and kept us well entertained. Richard checked up on us a few times during our visit and made sure to catch us on our last night to say goodbye. The bar team at Dunn’s is second to none. Also second to none was the entertainment… best activities and entertainment of any Sandals we have visited. Evenings were filled with fire dancers, aerialists, illusionists, cultural performers, and playmakers. During the mornings live music filled the plaza. The afternoons offered paint and sip, pottery, candle making and other engaging activities. Music from the DJ booth by the beach bar played throughout the day. A shout out to Omanda and all the playmakers for such great activities. On our first full day we were able to snag a black and white sun bed by the pool. It was a fun place to hang out, but we spent all the other days on the beach past the jetty in front of the Jerk Shack. Never had a problem finding a shady spot or cooling off in the water or simply relaxing and taking it all in. The food and drinks were fantastic at all the restaurants. I visited Bloom at least twice a day, enjoyed the breakfast at Edessa, loved all the ceviche at Zuka, and visited with Ronaldo at Hanami (he took such good care of us when we visited from Ochi that we had to come back). I was super appreciative of Jessica at L’Amande for keeping my birthday a quiet celebration. Our meal was outstanding and her service exceptional. We had the privilege of spending time with Adrian on the Garden Tour on one of our last days at Dunn’s River. He and his team do a phenomenal job keeping the resort lush and green. He was knowledgeable and engaging and clearly takes pride in his work and loves nature. Definitely a highlight of the trip. The resort is lush and lovely because of the hard work of a relatively small team. While at the resort we stayed in a Mammee Bay Club Level Room (CL) that had a partial ocean view and a partial view of the volleyball pool at the Riu. The room was clean and comfortable. You could hear all the action next door during the day, but by the time we were ready to settle down for the night we never heard a peep. The housekeeping staff do a fantastic job ensuring that you have everything you need. I would have loved to call them out by name, but they were too stealthy! It was hard to leave such a wonderful resort… but all good things must come to an end. Thank goodness we have a few more trips planned to look forward to! Dunn’s is going to be pretty hard to beat though…

Zuka restaurant

We were staying at Sandal's Royal Plantation, but visited Zuka for dinner. This is a Latin fusion restaurant which we found perfect. We were seated at a large table at the back of the restaurant which was ideal for the…

We were staying at Sandal's Royal Plantation, but visited Zuka for dinner. This is a Latin fusion restaurant which we found perfect. We were seated at a large table at the back of the restaurant which was ideal for the ambience. The music was instrumental and the correct volume which ensured we could hear each other speak; unlike so many places today. The food was wonderful. We started with the ceviche and a salad followed by the swordfish. All were beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. Superb.

Perfect Honeymoon

We went to Sandals Dunn’s River for our honeymoon and it was amazing! The service was 10/10, specifically O’Ryan from entertainment, Orwen from the buffet, Randy from the front desk, and Jerome J at the bar. They didn’t just make…

We went to Sandals Dunn’s River for our honeymoon and it was amazing! The service was 10/10, specifically O’Ryan from entertainment, Orwen from the buffet, Randy from the front desk, and Jerome J at the bar. They didn’t just make us feel welcome, but made us feel at home. O’Ryan was like our best friend on the trip. We invited him to lunch with us one day and we were able to learn more about the Jamaican culture and had a great conversation with him. Orwen made our mornings extra special and made sure to start each day off on a high note. We definitely made life long friendships and can’t wait to come back. The resort was absolutely beautiful. All the food and drinks were great.

First timers!

First time visiting a Sandals Resort. By far the best vacation my husband and I have ever been on. The entire staff definitely makes you feel like family. Everyone greets you with a smile. If this is your first time…

First time visiting a Sandals Resort. By far the best vacation my husband and I have ever been on. The entire staff definitely makes you feel like family. Everyone greets you with a smile. If this is your first time visiting any sandals resort, I’d recommend going with a suite that has butler service. They absolutely make everything go so smoothly and can answer all your questions. We had Eshaan and Dejhanae. Great service by the both of them!! The live entertainment with Ray was a great show! I would highly recommend taking the time out of your night to enjoy at least one of them.

Nice rooms, exceptional entertainment, varied dining

Room: Travertine Beachfront Club Level Room w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub Sandals Dunn’s River is a destination worth visiting as it may become your ideal vacation spot. The resort caters to guests ranging from 18 to 90+ years old. Sandals…

Room: Travertine Beachfront Club Level Room w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub Sandals Dunn’s River is a destination worth visiting as it may become your ideal vacation spot. The resort caters to guests ranging from 18 to 90+ years old. Sandals excels in providing all-inclusive experiences, often surpassing most other brands. The resort features a small beach, numerous beds, conveniently located restaurants, a sky bar, a well-appointed gym with a personal instructor (known as Sexy Chad) who offers three complimentary workouts per day, three pools, a large infinity pool area with swim-up bars, modern and clean rooms, live music in the early morning, no buffets for dinner, one menu restaurant and buffet option for breakfast, outstanding variety shows suitable for date nights and Rum Bar for late night parting. The design and amenities at Dunn’s were created based on guest feedback. Investing in a room closer to the water, with a pool or butler, may enhance your experience. Room quality and views (4.5/ 5): the absence of loungers on the balcony detracts from the experience slightly. The room overlooks a common area, pool and then beach. We did enjoy our view. The television connectivity was poor, with channels frequently disconnecting. Club Sandals’ anniversary recognition consisted of a card with a cake which was underwhelming. Given the all-inclusive nature of the resort, providing a fruit, cheese, and cracker plate with champagne on ice would have been appreciated. Going forward, we will make our own special experience. Entertainment at the resort was excellent (5/5), featuring nightly variety shows and activities during the day. The entertainment team led by Hennessy was exceptional. This is the only resort we have visited where all the activities listed occurred. The Silver Birds and Fire Show on Fridays is highly recommended, offering impressive unique performances that showcase the next generation's talents. Dining experiences were varied, with food quality rated between 3.5 and 4.0 depending on the dish ordered. Recommendations from servers are valuable for selecting the best items. Our favorites were Zuka and Edessa. Highlights include: • Rum Bar: Jerk steakhouse fries and braised oxtail sliders were notable, though oxtail portions could be more generous. • L’Amande: Braised lamb shank, butter & herb-crusted jumbo prawns, and poulet cordon bleu were commendable, but filet de sole was unsatisfactory. • Zuka: Tortilla soup, ahi tuna, surf & turf parrillada, and corvina escabeche were recommended, although swordfish was not fresh. • Hanami: Rolls and soup were all good • Edessa: This was a preferred restaurant, with jumbo prawns, grilled lamb chops, chicken kebabs, and prime beef being particularly good. (Dined 2x) • Banya: The meal was unsatisfactory, with poorly prepared chicken fried rice and shrimp pad thai (4 baby shrimp). • Saltaire: Featured a consistent buffet menu (70% repeats), with some daily theme changes. Gyros were well-seasoned and tender, but the Jamaica Monday buffet did not meet expectations (curried goat lacked full marinated flavor, there were no rice and peas, and the soup selection was disappointing). • Pizzeria Isola: Jerk Pizza, well-seasoned enough for 2 pple; beef patties • Return Guest Dinner: Delicious with great company. However, the GM speech was too long as he provided entire history of Dunn’s River to explain the concept. On this trip, we realized our preference for Jamaica over the Sandals experience. We appreciate Jamaican hospitality, local cuisine, and natural beauty more than the Sandals 2.0 isolated hotel setting with average global dining options. Several dishes, particularly fish, were not local or fresh. At the manager’s cocktail event, it was noted that guests were limited to one coconut per couple, which was surprising given past experiences at other Sandals locations. While the hotel itself is lovely, with excellent entertainment and high-quality service, it felt more like an American/Westin hotel rather than an authentic Jamaican experience. I encourage people to do an excursion or mix the trip with Sandals all-inclusive and basic hotel. The outdoor tub failed to offer privacy due to wind-blown curtains, limiting its usability. As regular guests without butler, wedding, special privileges or high-end accommodations, we thought the hotel was very enjoyable but will venture to other locations. Additional Information: · Club Sandals wine tasting class was interactive and enjoyable (also martini night and happy hour available) · Housekeepers were prompt and thorough · Early reservation of pool loungers by butler and guests, but plenty remain available · Sunny and windy beach conditions, bring sunscreen and chair clips · Bus service to Ochi: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm · Numerous but less attentive attendants compared to Sandals Barbados · Look for Sandals 777 deals, military, anniversary, or loyalty discounts on-site · At $1K/night, price is slightly high but reasonable considering all-inclusive activities, meals, beverages, and airport transportation

Thank you for an incredible birthday trip!

Keanio and Delgado were the most incredible staff and truly made our trip so special. Their level of service, attention, and spirit made the Plantana Villa a wonderful vacation and birthday trip. Shanique maintained our rooms impeccably and always kept…

Keanio and Delgado were the most incredible staff and truly made our trip so special. Their level of service, attention, and spirit made the Plantana Villa a wonderful vacation and birthday trip. Shanique maintained our rooms impeccably and always kept our space enjoyable. Thank you for a great trip!

Can't wait to go back!

Sandals Royal Plantation is simply the best! The entire property from rooms to grounds to common areas was always clean and inviting! The staff members was fantastic and greeted you by name and with a smile every time they saw…

Sandals Royal Plantation is simply the best! The entire property from rooms to grounds to common areas was always clean and inviting! The staff members was fantastic and greeted you by name and with a smile every time they saw you! We will most definitely be going back!

Best resort I've ever been to

My husband and I had our honeymoon here May 2025 and it was AMAZING. The resort is absolutely beautiful. It is very clean and picture-perfect views all around. The staff is incredible. Carlos and Tamara were our butlers, and they…

My husband and I had our honeymoon here May 2025 and it was AMAZING. The resort is absolutely beautiful. It is very clean and picture-perfect views all around. The staff is incredible. Carlos and Tamara were our butlers, and they were very kind, helpful and always reaching out to ask us what we need. The food is amazing, I have a gluten allergy, and the staff was always extra careful to make sure my meals were gluten free. We loved this resort so much, we already booked to go back.

Fifteenth visit and it never gets old❤️

From the moment that you arrive at the entrance of Royal Plantation, be prepared to be pampered and treated like royalty- the smiling faces, the kind words and the beautiful grounds and lovely facility will clear your mind. Kimi -…

From the moment that you arrive at the entrance of Royal Plantation, be prepared to be pampered and treated like royalty- the smiling faces, the kind words and the beautiful grounds and lovely facility will clear your mind. Kimi - Garnett- Junior and others that I cannot remember will make your visit perfect in The Wobbly Peacock. Special libations are never a problem and served with the utmost of importance for your pleasure. Every morning you can expect to be greeted by the fantastic staff at The Terrace for breakfast- Sherika, Jamie, Stephanie and Tanisha will make sure that you have a wonderful start to your day. So many different choices and all are great!! On The Terrace for dinner, you can expect the utmost in service from the young ladies and men that take care of your evening meal. Courtney, Houshain, Demario, Demarco and Romayne will ensure that you enjoy every evening. In La Papillion, Joseph, Charon and so many others are gracious and eloquent in every way and the menu is delightful as well. Brandon and Alex in recreation activities are the best!! Tanika is a fabulous singer and enjoyed her so much. These special young people are fun but appropriate in every way. The best!! Now to the beach butlers that we spend the most time with during our vacation- Daniello- Romaine and Trevardo- cannot imagine coming to RP and not seeing your smiling faces - our glasses are never empty and your sense of humor is fabulous!! Our butlers Gladstone and Sherrill are fantastic - these smiles never get old - only more special as we truly miss them when we leave for home. We had the opportunity to meet and spend a little more time chatting with some of the other butlers on this visit. Johvan, Adrian, Antony, Bebeato, Marvin, Alrick, Neal, Chase- miss those smile and personalities- truly amazing- each and every one will go above and beyond to ensure your visit is the absolute best-. Not enough is reported about the housekeeping team. These young people work tirelessly to make sure that your accommodations are immaculate each and every day. They do a fantastic job. In the beginning of visiting the Gift Shop, it was for essentials that we may have forgotten- now when we arrive, it is the first place that we stop in to visit beautiful Lorna, Danielle and Kathy- these ladies are the sweetest you will ever meet. Cannot imagine not seeing their faces when we enter the shop. Omar has cultivated a team that exemplifies graciousness- poise- energy and passion for the most pleasant experience at Royal Plantation. We cannot say enough about this resort, only that it is our home away from home. Never goodbye- it is see you soon🌺

A quality Hotel for a quiet holiday but no cushions on the sunbeds!

Our first visit to RP and we were not disapointed. Rooms excellent, I believe recently refurbished, good restruants with options do dine at 2 other Sandals resorts. RP only has 80 rooms so it is quiet and relaxed with no…

Our first visit to RP and we were not disapointed. Rooms excellent, I believe recently refurbished, good restruants with options do dine at 2 other Sandals resorts. RP only has 80 rooms so it is quiet and relaxed with no loud music playing. Evening entertainmant is usually a solo singer but we did enjoy a fire eater and steel band one night. What you won't get is a dance band or any musicial show which is I suspect due to the older age group staying although ther were a few younger couples when we were there. The swimming pool is very small but has two lovely beaches with lots of sunbeds. My only complaint is that the sunbeds did not have a nice thick cushion on them as you would expect from a top hotel, so not as comfortable as they could be, otherwise I would have awarded 5 stars.

Sandals Negril well worth a visit...

Stayed 5/21- 28/25. Have been to other Sandals but never visited Jamaica before. Resort is compact/very manageable. Staff, top to bottom, most welcoming, approachable, friendly and courteous of any resort we have ever visited. Noteables- Simone, Brianna and Marlon. Rooms…

Stayed 5/21- 28/25. Have been to other Sandals but never visited Jamaica before. Resort is compact/very manageable. Staff, top to bottom, most welcoming, approachable, friendly and courteous of any resort we have ever visited. Noteables- Simone, Brianna and Marlon. Rooms clean and well attended. Amenities/activities were well organized and presented. Food was very good; Jamaican Night excellent. Beach very nice. Truly all-inclusive and no tipping. Unexpected vs other resorts- behavior of several fellow American visitors- loud, abrasive, boorish. Unwelcome; not in Sandals' purview.

Wonderful Vacation

My husband and I loved Sandals Negril. It’s a beautiful resort with wonderful staff! The beach was beautiful, and the food and drinks were lovely. Brava and Kimonos were our favorite restaurants. Charlton at the Piano Bar was especially great!

My husband and I loved Sandals Negril. It’s a beautiful resort with wonderful staff! The beach was beautiful, and the food and drinks were lovely. Brava and Kimonos were our favorite restaurants. Charlton at the Piano Bar was especially great!

Sandals Negril!

We spent a week in absolute paradise! Every staff member we encountered was so friendly and they were always smiling..no matter what time it was! The food was amazing. The best part was definitely the entertainment! We looked forward to…

We spent a week in absolute paradise! Every staff member we encountered was so friendly and they were always smiling..no matter what time it was! The food was amazing. The best part was definitely the entertainment! We looked forward to the nightly shows. Lady Ruth, King James, Odane, Ashli Ann, Lady Blue, Lady Sky, Izzy, Lady Princess, and all the singers and dancers did an outstanding job! We will definitely be back ❤️

Disappointing-expected to be wowed and wasn’t

Having heard so much about how exceptional Sandals was supposed to be we were expecting great things and to be wowed and sadly we weren’t. Pros - nice setting with soft sand and beautiful views. Water sports are good. Crema…

Having heard so much about how exceptional Sandals was supposed to be we were expecting great things and to be wowed and sadly we weren’t. Pros - nice setting with soft sand and beautiful views. Water sports are good. Crema for coffee, biscuits and ice cream is lovely. Room- comfy bed and pillows, Cons - resort very small and restrictive and we were advised not to walk outside the complex especially at night. A few members of staff were quite rude, abrupt and unhelpful. We downloaded the app but was unable to get it to work even after 3 trips to the Loyalty Desk. Room - dust underneath bed (still there at checkout 10 days later) Had to beg for toiletries and teabags No umbrella in room and when I asked for one as it was raining, it was never delivered as promised In room minibar not replenished for 3 days. Drawers do not close properly Restaurants - food on the whole was good but menus do not change and there are regularly dishes that are unavailable. Bird poo on the stage in the main restaurant (still there when we left) Beware birds will steal food from your plate whilst eating. Bars - returning guests were often given preference in the queue. Piano bar roof leaks badly and repairs are needed so choose your seat carefully when raining. Main bar also has a leaking roof. Popular drinks often run out and the champagne is often served warm. Entertainment - poor in the day but evening shows were good. We don’t consider karaoke as entertainment and this seemed to be the main entertainment after 10 pm. Pool areas - main pool has rap/dance music playing very loudly all day so it isn’t relaxing. Pool tiles in need of repair as many are missing and there are scum marks around the edges so they could do with a good clean. Sunbeds in the best positions on the beach and by the pools are reserved by Butlers for the privileged guests who don’t always used them until the afternoon. Unless you have a butler or get up very early (6am) it’s difficult to find ones with umbrellas or together if there is a group of you. Rainwater not swept away which meant you were paddling through the puddles to get to/from your room in the evening. We went to Beaches Resort 5$ per person each way and there were more choices of restaurants and better facilities there. Summary - we would not return to this resort and would not consider any Sandals resort for future holidays. We have experienced far superior cleanliness, service and facilities and paid a lot less that we paid for this holiday.

Needs improvement

I generally never write reviews but this time I had to. The poor experience started at booking. I’ve been to this property last year and couldn’t wait to return again someday. Originally booked for Antigua this time, after finding out…

I generally never write reviews but this time I had to. The poor experience started at booking. I’ve been to this property last year and couldn’t wait to return again someday. Originally booked for Antigua this time, after finding out flights changed with an ungodly 14 hr lay over in and out back in Feb I called and switched back to this property. I was told I was going to get a refund for the flights to Antigua and needed to book new flights to Negril. The room at Negril was a little more money than Antigua so I needed to log on during the call and pay the $1600 for new flights on American Airlines and the room difference which if I’m correct was about $500. I was totally fine with this, I’m not looking for anything for free. During the call the agent quoted a price for the flights and came back less than 10 min later and said the price increased I argued and she said they could honor the price from 10 min prior. I was ok with that. A few weeks prior to arrival I discover flights were never booked! I had gotten an email from American Airlines at the end of the initial call with ticket numbers and flight record locator. When I called it was documented “you didn’t want to pay more for flights so no flight was booked”. How did I get confirmation from airline then. So during call #2 I needed to log on and pay another $950 for flights to MBJ. knowing calls are recorded I requested a call review. After multiple calls trying to get an answer I was told I didn’t over pay that 1600 was a room upgrade charge. WHAT?? I wold not have agreed to that. I just wanted this much needed vacation and after fighting some more finally got the refund from the Antigua flights. So I went to enjoy. The property is still nice, beach beautiful. But I was disappointed that management changed and it showed. The menus were not as delicious as last year the service not as good and I don’t need much service. As we booked a club level we mentioned our anniversary which was during the trip. And every time I called prior with the issues they repeated that they were aware of it. Anniversary came zero acknowledgment. We went to private candle lit dinner on break that day which was just ok. We were paired with Corey who was nice but green. We noted all the other tables were lit up with different colors. The candle on our table didn’t work no colors and the tiki torches didn’t work. He tried to relight them but I was like no worries. We were outta there in an hour flat. Back in the room I WhatsApp messaged the resort was apologized to for the lack of acknowledgment and didn’t even bother to complain about the candle lit dinner but as an act of good will the comped out for their error. Fine. Other issues: asked for DND sign 2x never came housekeeping didn’t come until evening but every single time I was in the shower there was a knock at my door or a phone ringing. I got out of the shower soaked and was like forget it. I called the night before to order breakfast room service for the following day. They were on time but order was incorrect. I ordered the smoked salmon and bagel with cream cheese. Also ordered mimosa. Got the fish but not the bagel nor drinks. Called to report so they were aware and was told they would bring it. I declined I just wanted to eat and get on with the day. As I’m eating a housekeeper popped over the divider from next door to scold as the room service person was at the door with the food. Ok I go answer. I got the drinks and a huge plate of bacon that I didn’t order no bagel no cream cheese. And this is why I declined bc I knew this would happen. Sat in the hut near the vendors on Friday. 2 male vendors got into a huge fight screaming at each other and I has to ask them to cool it. They apologized but seriously? Then while the walking vendors are normally no problem a woman who was clearly impaired literally came up to the hut 1 foot away from my face asking me to get her pizza bc she has no money. I refused and she huffed off. Security initially didn’t seem to understand my complaint but returned later to assure me it won’t happen again. She came back 3x. While I may seem disgruntled I’m not. I’m simply reporting this here bc for the amount of money I ended up spending the experience this time was really not what is expected. Here’s the kicker. 730 am day of departure needing to be at the desk to check out a guy came to room trying to do a survey. Yep I was in shower. Said not good time. If you wanted me to give you a 20/10 perhaps should have checked in with me earlier in trip. And he had the audacity to argue with me regarding the DND sign I never got is because I was stopped to use the button in the room to ask for privacy or service. Had to show him they didn’t work. His response “oh”I have more concerns but no more energy to write. Please take this feed back and improve. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be back.

Our Happy Place!

5 out of 5 for us. That being said, I know some who might not enjoy the "Remoteness" of this Sandals. Approximately 90 minute "interesting' ride from the airport in Montego Bay. Excursions are usually a fair distance and the…

5 out of 5 for us. That being said, I know some who might not enjoy the "Remoteness" of this Sandals. Approximately 90 minute "interesting' ride from the airport in Montego Bay. Excursions are usually a fair distance and the roads aren't the best, but we are not big excursion people. When we vacation, we are looking for peace and relaxation, and Sandals South Coast does not disappoint! Beautiful resort all around. We've had better beaches, but the packed sand made walking the beach very easy and enjoyable. This property is bordered by a nature preserve, therefore there is a bit of sea grass in the ocean that cannot be removed and might turn some people away, but a very short walk towards the over water bungalows will reveal gorgeous, clear water perfect for a swim, definitely not a deal breaker for us. There is plenty of room on the beach and you never feel crowded. Everyone, staff and other patrons, are very pleasant. The entire staff is very welcoming and attentive. This time we chose a Butler Suite. Our Butlers Clive and Ricardo were outstanding! They took very good care of us, and made sure we had everything we wanted or needed. Dining, excellent! Breakfast to lunch to dinner and anything in-between was great. If you do not find something thoroughly delicious, you have no tastebuds. This resort definitely has probably some of the best dining of the dozens of resorts/hotels we've been to. I could not praise the managers, waitstaff, and chefs enough. Of the five Sandals/Beaches we have stayed at (enjoyed all), this is the first one we have been so excited to return to. We did not have Butlers in 2019, but as you may tell, that was an amazing vacation as well. Daily and nightly entertainment is a lot of fun! Relaxation, fun, luxury, atmosphere. For us, this is the place we want to be, and plan on returning soon. Sandals should be very proud of their South Coast Whitehouse resort, and should use this as a standard for all their resorts.

HONEYMOON HEAVEN

What a great resort for our honeymoon. Our stay was over the top. We decided on Sandals because we had heard great things from our travel agent who had visited this particular spot. He was right, everything about our trip…

What a great resort for our honeymoon. Our stay was over the top. We decided on Sandals because we had heard great things from our travel agent who had visited this particular spot. He was right, everything about our trip was great. We reserved a private car service (via Sandals) from the airport to take us to the resort. Best way to go as they pick you up right at the airport and take you to the resort. Learned a lot along the way about Jamaica. Our room was stunning and had a nicely laid-out surprise when we arrived (see photos). Went with the butler service and WOW, that's the way to go. Clive and Ricardo were fabulous and took good care of us. Book your reservations, should you need them, and anything else through them, that way you won't have to wait in any lines..which there weren't any to think of. They escort you right to your table, which was very nice. Food was outstanding, lots of favorites to choose from. We enjoyed Jasmines very much for dinner as well as Eleanors Giuseppe's. If you wanted to avoid the crowd for breakfast, we thought Eleanors was more laid back, though we did do breakfast on our balcony three times. Just fill out your card as to what you'd like and at what time and they deliver it right to your room or balcony. That was awesome!! So was our candlelight dinner on the beach, literally ten feet from the waters edge. It was perfect. THE GROUNDS ARE AMAZING, their lush atmosphere, flowers and trees are breathtaking too. Our beach cabana was reserved our entire stay and our butlers had whatever drinks and a few surprises for us each day in our personal coolers. The beach was very nice, we could walk for quite a ways if we wanted. The water is spectacular but we will say, the bottom off of our beach had a muddy feel to it, not sand. You get use to it and it was fine. There is spots set aside for more of a sand bottom but we did not partake. The snorkel boat was right on property so that was great for our short trip out and back from the reef. Latitudes Overwater Bar is under construction due to the hurricanes and some large trucks did drive along the beach from time to time. Overall we love our honeymoon experience and first taste of Sandals, we can't wait to try more of their locations! Chris & Renee

Amazing experience - We will definitely be back!

We just got back from our first Southcoast experience and all I can say is WOW! We were blown away by the customer service and attention to detail in all aspects of this resort from the minute we arrived to…

We just got back from our first Southcoast experience and all I can say is WOW! We were blown away by the customer service and attention to detail in all aspects of this resort from the minute we arrived to the minute we left. The grounds of this resort are beautiful and immaculately maintained. We spent the majority of our time at the Longbeach pool since our room was in the Longbeach building. We really enjoyed this pool as it is more lowkey and quieter than the big pool. They play nice background music and it is not too loud. It is a great laidback atmosphere. There were some games throughout the day, which was nice. The bartenders at this pool bar were a lot of fun and were always suggesting different drinks to try. We reserved a private beach cabana w/a butler one day and it was amazing! The cabana was set on a relatively private part of their beach and we were never bothered by anyone walking by. Javal was our butler and he made sure our day was perfect. He was constantly bringing us delicious food and fun drinks and kept checking in on us to see if we needed anything. He was so kind and we really enjoyed visiting with him throughout the day. We will definitely request him again! We went on the glass bottom boat tour one morning. It is an activity that is included with the resort, so we thought we would give it a try. Despite not seeing many fish, we had a great time. O'Brien was our tour guide and made the trip educational and really fun! We tried several of the restaurants and the food was great at every one. We particularly liked the Jerk Shack for lunch - the chicken is soooo good! We went to Schooner's every morning for breakfast, which was also very good. The staff at Schooner's went out of their way to be sure your breakfast was exactly the way you wanted it. We aren't seafood fans, so we didn't eat at a couple of the restaurants, but everyone we met said the seafood was amazing! We stopped in the Club Sandals building several times throughout our stay to ask various questions about entertainment, restaurants, activities, etc. And each time we were greeted warmly and our questions answered kindly. A special shout out to Tracy and Clarke who were extremely helpful. Overall a 10/10 experience for us! Before we left the property we booked another trip to return there in 2026! Can't wait to go back!

Relaxing, relaxing, relaxing!

Sandals South Coast was an amazing experience. From the beautiful room to the delicious restaurants, we had the best vacation ever! This year was our second trip to South Coast. We enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful private beach, attending the…

Sandals South Coast was an amazing experience. From the beautiful room to the delicious restaurants, we had the best vacation ever! This year was our second trip to South Coast. We enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful private beach, attending the evening entertainment, socializing in the two pool bars, tasting the scrumptious deserts and coffee at Cafe de Paris, and resting the night away in our beautiful room. The staff was very helpful and very friendly and the excursions were plentiful. I would highly recommend vacationing at Sandals South Coast Jamaica!

10/10 Experience

I had the best time at southcoat i would like to shout out the club sandals team so attentive and made my birthday extra special with getting me a dinner eservation that was one to remember,special shoutout to cassio excellent…

I had the best time at southcoat i would like to shout out the club sandals team so attentive and made my birthday extra special with getting me a dinner eservation that was one to remember,special shoutout to cassio excellent service. Romell our server ,gosh very attentive and good listener,the entertainment team Lyncia,the hostess thank you for an enjoyabale weekend will definately be coming back and staying longer. The atmosphere was one to enjoy,everything was pretty much top tier,my fiance fell in love with the atmosphere and it was our firtst time to a sandals resort.

My Third vacation at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort

I just returned from my third vacation staying at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort. I love staying here because of the love that all of the people here show is so beautiful. Every time we pass someone they always greet us…

I just returned from my third vacation staying at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort. I love staying here because of the love that all of the people here show is so beautiful. Every time we pass someone they always greet us with a big hello and smiles. Love relaxing on the beach sipping on the Bob Marleys! The food is so good in all of the restaurants, especially the buffet breakfasts in Spices! Also loved the Thai Restaurant and Bombay Restaurant. Everyone treated us like VIP's and we look forward to being back there next year. Special mentions to Rochelle/Bombay Restaurant, Neidre, Beverly, Trafari, Mennto, Lamar, Trischelle, Kimoy and all of the other wonderful people there.

Skip butler service and save money

I didn’t know what my expectations were until they weren’t met. Second time at Sandals in Jamaica. We booked a butler suite to enjoy the full “Sandals” experience. On our first day our butler sent us on a hunt for…

I didn’t know what my expectations were until they weren’t met. Second time at Sandals in Jamaica. We booked a butler suite to enjoy the full “Sandals” experience. On our first day our butler sent us on a hunt for food after we arrived (we observed others butlers bring them food from the same locations) and we couldn’t find our butler at dinner or any time after. On the second day we asked to be set up by the pool after lunch and our butler said she would be returning to take our lunch and tell us where we were seated at the pool. She never returned and when we called a few hours later she was gone. Our second butler was much better and booked us dinner, helped us get drinks, was much more attentive. Our second butler picked a great spot by the pool for us. Truly shined in comparison to our first butler. We noticed that the entire resort seemed to shut down for a wedding on Sunday night even room service stopped answering the phone when we called at 8:00. No one ever communicated if the hours were different that day than what they originally told us. Twice in 3 days we had to ask for our hand towels and face cloths to be replenished as they turned down the room and took our used towels but never replaced them.

Plan a Trip to this Sandals!

Great stay at Sandals Royal Caribbean. We love the relaxed and chill vibe at this resort. There’s construction going on but they minimize impacts on guests. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The staff here are so friendly. Each and everyone…

Great stay at Sandals Royal Caribbean. We love the relaxed and chill vibe at this resort. There’s construction going on but they minimize impacts on guests. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The staff here are so friendly. Each and everyone not only greets you but also checks to see if you are having a good time. We had fantastic butler service by Sherry-Ann, Joslyn and Kish. They took great care of us each day at the beach with special surprises added in (on the beach and in our room). Their service made our trip special and we loved the pampering. Also want to give shout out to Joy, Criss Anne and Jada at Royal Thai. We had 2 great dining experiences there-food was great, service by these ladies excellent. Overall, we had great meals at all the restaurants. Check out Cricketers for after dinner drinks. The bartender, JC, brings the fun and will make your drink just the way you like it. Don’t miss the Red Lane Spa. Keron and Chantana were responsible for an over the top Night Blooming Jasmine couples massage. If you haven’t done this massage, try it. It was the best we’ve had (and we’ve tried most of the ones offered at the Sandals resorts and they’ve all been great). We also give a huge shout out to Dawn Smith, the GM. She runs a superb resort with outstanding staff that makes all the difference to your experience. She takes time to walk around the resort and greet guests and lunch with SSG members. We are returning guests and look forward to future stays at this resort.

We loved it!

We spent our second wedding anniversary at Sandals Royal Caribbean & had the best time! We got SO lucky to meet Quewayne, he helped out my husband who spent most of his day time fishing the private island and constantly…

We spent our second wedding anniversary at Sandals Royal Caribbean & had the best time! We got SO lucky to meet Quewayne, he helped out my husband who spent most of his day time fishing the private island and constantly checked in on me while I was sunbathing & brought us the best lemonades, he found us everyday & made sure we got the best experience we could get. He was such a big part of making our stay great, we did not want to leave! We stayed in the Windsor building which we definitely recommend as you get great views of the sunrise & sunset without having to leave the room. The nightly entertainment could use some revamping as we were hoping to get the entertainment we got at Sandals Royal Bahamian. We loved the breakfast & lunch buffets at Spices. There is plenty of wildlife to watch around the resort between the birds, stingrays, fish & crabs. A lot of the resort was under construction so it was not packed witch made it so easy to experience everything the resort had to offer.

Amazing staff

Just returned from an amazing stay at this resort which,a smaller Sandals Resort which suited us,first time with Butlers,Sheldon & Andre looked after us well.Beautiful beach where we spent most of our days.Hotel & grounds very clean and maintained,Amazing food…

Just returned from an amazing stay at this resort which,a smaller Sandals Resort which suited us,first time with Butlers,Sheldon & Andre looked after us well.Beautiful beach where we spent most of our days.Hotel & grounds very clean and maintained,Amazing food in all restaurants.But the thing that made this holiday more special was the staff,their attitude,energy and happiness throughout the resort.Thank you to General Manager Dawn and the whole team.A wonderful stay at Royal Caribbean.

Beautiful resort but employees could be rude, untimely or unreliable

My husband & I spent our honeymoon with Sandals Montego Bay and while we overall had a wonderful time, we were pretty disappointed with Sandals on a few different accounts considering the money we were paying. The resort is beautiful,…

My husband & I spent our honeymoon with Sandals Montego Bay and while we overall had a wonderful time, we were pretty disappointed with Sandals on a few different accounts considering the money we were paying. The resort is beautiful, with lots to do and the food is pretty good for an all inclusive. House keeping came twice a day and kept our room spotless. There was a great variety of entertainment, and the performers were super friendly/ talented. Some small things did add up, such as rude workers and the consistently unreliable times we were given. We like to interact with the workers and ask their recommendations for food and drink or directions when needed. Half the time, the employees looked annoyed/ inconvenienced to be asked or stared blankly at us. We asked where the gym was, and with an attitude, the worker pointed out that we didn’t know where anything was. When we said “yeah sorry it’s only our second day”, she said “you should know this by your second day”. No orientation or tour was offered to us when we were led to our room the first day. Maybe it’s partly cultural to have a more laidback schedule, but I am struggling to recall many instances where we WEREN’T given multiple different times by multiple different people. For example, worker tells us the aqua shack opens at 8. It really opens at 8:30. (Our excursion left at 8:20 so we had to beg them to let us in before hours to buy the mandatory water shoes.) We were told an employee would pick up our bags at 10:30 on checkout day. At 11:30, we took them ourselves. We had dinner reservations at 7. We didn’t get let in until 7:30. We were told tubing finishes at 4:45. They had everything shut down at 4. Martini event in the concierge lounge from 5-5:30. Concierge lounge is completely empty at 5:15. Our most frustrating one was our cabana. We were told to wait in our room for an employee to take us to our private cabana at 9am. We waited an hour and went to the front desk multiple times, assuming they forgot about us. We paid $1k for the 12 hour day experience and only ended up having a couple hours in the cabana before our next experience. Breakfast came a half hour late that morning. We also felt Sandals made some promises they didn’t keep. My husband let them know we were unhappy while on minute 45 of waiting for our cabana, and the concierge was apologetic and promised they will “do something to make up for it”. We were there 5 more days, and they did nothing. While booking the trip, my husband indicated it was our honeymoon and was emailed a form to fill out for 2 complimentary excursions if we could prove we were married. We know other couples (at Montego Bay and other Sandals resorts) that got this deal. Long story short, we didn’t. My husband talked to multiple people before the trip and at the resort and was basically just bounced around to the next person with no answer until he was told to call Sandals 1-800 number who told him after an hour and a half that there was nothing they could do. Wasted about 3 hours of his time that day of vacation. We understand that things happen (you can’t always be on time, workers have bad days, etc). But it really felt like one thing after another, and it sometimes required a conscious effort for us to have a positive attitude and enjoy our honeymoon. I rarely give bad reviews. But considering the money we paid, I really expected better and would hope those things are improved if we ever return to Sandals.

Fabulous stay

Fabulous week at Montego Bay! This was our second stay in Jamaica. The first was South Coast in October. SC had a much bigger and better buffet, but the restaurants at MB were great, especially Butch’s and the Italian restaurant.…

Fabulous week at Montego Bay! This was our second stay in Jamaica. The first was South Coast in October. SC had a much bigger and better buffet, but the restaurants at MB were great, especially Butch’s and the Italian restaurant. The snorkeling at MB was the best we’ve done anywhere (Dominican Republic, Cancun, South Coast). We went every day. We even had four HUGE spotted eagle rays swim under us one day. I saw reviews where some people complained about airplane noise, but honestly that didn’t bother us one bit. It only lasted a second and nothing at night. The first night we were there the music was loud until around 11 or 12, but the rest of the nights were quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Jameela, Christopher, and Jeromy. The only exception was the gift shop ladies at both MB and Royal Caribbean (which you can take the shuttle to). Both ladies were almost comically rude. The rooms were nice and beds comfortable. The beach was gorgeous and ocean was free of seaweed both in October and this time in May. The sunsets are unbeatable. We appreciated having pickleballl courts to get some exercise.

Amazing anniversary

First time at sandals Montego Bay, and couldn’t be happier no complaints here. Food was great. Drinks were great. We loved it and definitely will be back.

First time at sandals Montego Bay, and couldn’t be happier no complaints here. Food was great. Drinks were great. We loved it and definitely will be back.

A Memorable Honeymoon at Sandals Montego Bay

This is our first-ever stay at a Sandals resort—Montego Bay—and we chose it to celebrate our honeymoon. Overall, it has been a truly wonderful experience so far. The absolute highlight of our trip has been the entertainment team and a…

This is our first-ever stay at a Sandals resort—Montego Bay—and we chose it to celebrate our honeymoon. Overall, it has been a truly wonderful experience so far. The absolute highlight of our trip has been the entertainment team and a few standout staff members who went above and beyond to make our stay special. Demario (aka Super Mario) was the heart of our vacation—he brought incredible energy, led fun beach games, danced with guests, and took the time to have real conversations. By the end of the trip, I didn’t just see him as part of the staff, but as a true friend. Lady J, Crazy Chris, and Shania were also fantastic—talented, warm, and so much fun to be around. Every show and activity they led was a blast and made each day exciting. The nightly shows have been absolutely great—fun, high-energy, and well put together. The DJs have also been excellent, keeping the vibes going and making every evening feel like a party. Jordan was another standout—we absolutely loved him. His saxophone performances were nothing short of amazing. His talent and kindness added something truly special to our evenings. And Leonardo, our favorite bartender, not only made incredible drinks but was also a genuinely great guy—always welcoming and fun to chat with. That said, not all staff members were very friendly. Some didn’t seem happy to be there and carried a negative demeanor, occasionally coming off as rude. This was disappointing, especially considering the high standards Sandals is known for. We’ve also found the dining experience a bit lacking. The food has been just okay—nothing to write home about. Breakfast restaurants open later than ideal for early risers. In fact, I’m actually writing this review while I wait for somewhere to open for breakfast. Lunch options are also limited, as most restaurants only open for dinner, which makes daytime dining feel repetitive and restricted. Despite those few issues, the incredible staff members we mentioned made our vacation unforgettable. Their energy, kindness, and dedication to guest experience truly made all the difference. We’re so glad we chose Sandals for our first all-inclusive experience!

Amazing break in an amazing country

We spent two weeks at this resort as part of my husbands 50th Birthday celebration and had an amazing time. We had Butler service in Crystal Lagoon Ocean View and had Butler service , have to say Danesha and Asha…

We spent two weeks at this resort as part of my husbands 50th Birthday celebration and had an amazing time. We had Butler service in Crystal Lagoon Ocean View and had Butler service , have to say Danesha and Asha were amazing booking all our restaurants bringing us snacks and drinks and just giving us a great vibe to our holiday. Our room was lovely just opposite the piano bar (swim up pool) and we spent most of our time on our sunbeds just on the beach on the side of said swim up bar so had the best of both worlds with the beach the seas the pool and the bar all in touching distance. Restaurants - the breakfast buffet was always good with all the usual options (Great Coffee). For evening meals we tried all the restaurants and all were good although Soy (shout out to Joel and Brittany) was our favourite closely followed by Tokyo Joes although can’t say we had a bad meal whilst here. Entertainment was varied some nights quieter than others but always something going on from steel drums on the beach (silver birds were excellent) to the amazing Tasha (vocalist) and the sax player (didn’t catch his name). Stash always kept us entertained as host to many events / entertainment. We spent one day over at the Royal Carribean but preferred where we were at Montego Bay as it just felt a better set up. Shout out to the various ground keepers and cleaners always on the go making sure everything is as clean and tidy as it could be.

Great food and staff

Just back from 10 nights in sandals Ochi. Overall, a brilliant holiday with just a few cons to the resort in our opinion. We have stayed in two other Sandals previously, Barbados and Antigua. Staff in Ochi are extremely friendly…

Just back from 10 nights in sandals Ochi. Overall, a brilliant holiday with just a few cons to the resort in our opinion. We have stayed in two other Sandals previously, Barbados and Antigua. Staff in Ochi are extremely friendly and welcoming overall, a special mention should go to Omar at breakfast in Vista sky, Basil at the Manor pool bar and the girl that seemed to always be working in the pool bar but I didn’t catch her name sorry! They were all so pleasant and helpful. The food was excellent everywhere and there is a great variety of restaurants in the resort compared to other Sandals. This is due to how large the resort is, being spread out over two locations, which brings me onto a con. We personally found that the “Hop” bus that brings guests between the two resorts, results in the holiday not flowing as well or being as relaxing as other Sandals breaks. It’s only a 5 minute journey and we are not by any means too precious to get on the bus, but it would often be the case you’d be at the pool/ beach in one location but fancied a restaurant in the other for lunch, and by the time you’ve waited on a bus and moved, 30 mins out of the middle of the day would be wasted. Buses came roughly every 10/15 min. At night time, we also found you couldn’t seamlessly check out everything the hotel had to offer, entertainment wise for example. You might fancy a drink in the speakeasy bar which is on one location, but would then miss out of the piano player entertainment in the other, to give an example. It was hard to be certain you’d make the entertainment scheduled in one location at a given time if your dinner was in the other, as you’d have to factor in the bus. This is of no fault to the staff of course and the bus service is clearly highlighted by Sandals so we were fully aware of the situation before booking, just unfortunately felt it interrupted the flow of our holiday more than we had anticipated. However, we spoke to many guests who did not share our feelings so everyone is different. And Ochi is one of the cheaper Sandals, so this may well be one of the reasons why. The beach is also not as nice as your typical Carribean beach. Another thing we found that slightly inconvenienced us during the middle of the day was the length of time food took come in two restaurants in particular, Marnier and Tapas, we did wait an hour on two particular days in both restaurants for our food. It is most definitely worth the wait when it comes though, especially in Tapas, the food was delicious. Another small tweak we’d love to see is attentiveness of staff to keep water topped up, especially during long waits for food. I felt we did often have to ask for more water and it would take awhile to come, completely dependent on who was working. But I must reiterate how friendly the majority of staff were. Somethings we found to be a major plus in this hotel coated to Sandals Barbados, was the availability of sun beds. It was so refreshing to not see butler guests having sun beds they may never use reserved for them at both the beach and the pool, severely impacting the availability. This practice was rife in Sandals Barbados but not here in Ochi. It was great to not have to be up for 6/7am to reserve sun beds. Towel availability was also no issue whatsoever in Ochi, whereas in Barbados this was another problem at both the pool and in the rooms. Cleanliness of the rooms in Ochi was also top notch, our cleaner Dameshia kept everything really well. I would definitely recommend Sandals Ochi, but just be aware of requirement to use the bus service to get between the pools, beach and restaurants of the resort.

Always room for improvement!

Sooooooo!!!!! I promised an honest review when I returned. Okay overall I give the resort a 79, small portions,understaffed,trying to get your butter on the phone! Not very crowded so why such shotty service? I understand you can order the…

Sooooooo!!!!! I promised an honest review when I returned. Okay overall I give the resort a 79, small portions,understaffed,trying to get your butter on the phone! Not very crowded so why such shotty service? I understand you can order the whole menu, we don’t want the whole menu just a decent portion of what we like! A lot of miscommunication from butlers to room service on choices we want. You tell the butler on thing and get something similar but not what you wanted. What happened to the Sandals pool mats? Security was ok always had a person on post! Yards were immaculate! Staff always pleasant and willing to help! Mostly it seemed the lower down the rung the more they wanted to help! Except the GM Carol she was the best with the limited time I had with her. Our butlers in the end turned it around! They need a room cleaning time layed out for each customer so you know when they are coming! One time I was about to take a nap and heard the doorbell ring lol! Anyway that’s my review, Will I go back? Yup already booked it for next year! Every place has room to improve! No place is perfect and we got this on 777. However Sandals needs to step it back up or be left behind!

Entertainment

Sandals ochi entertainment staff is what made this experience for us. Everyone from the director Orville to the playmakers Makayle and Panda to the dj Ramon and supervisors like JoJo with the mojo made this trip so much fun. Phenomenal…

Sandals ochi entertainment staff is what made this experience for us. Everyone from the director Orville to the playmakers Makayle and Panda to the dj Ramon and supervisors like JoJo with the mojo made this trip so much fun. Phenomenal costumer service from this service, remembering names and faces. We saw amazing shows and made great relationships with this staff!! Way to go entertainment at Ochi!!

Fun time

My friend and I came with her family for graduation and to celebrate their anniversary and it was so fun and hype Mikale and Panda where the absoluteeeeee best they had endless activities, dancing singing and volleyball!!!! The sweetest people…

My friend and I came with her family for graduation and to celebrate their anniversary and it was so fun and hype Mikale and Panda where the absoluteeeeee best they had endless activities, dancing singing and volleyball!!!! The sweetest people I have ever met!

Amazing experience

My experience at Sandals Ochi was truly unforgettable! I have to give a huge shoutout to Mikale and Romario for their outstanding service. Mikale was an incredible entertainer at the Manor Pool—she brought amazing energy, kept everyone smiling, and made…

My experience at Sandals Ochi was truly unforgettable! I have to give a huge shoutout to Mikale and Romario for their outstanding service. Mikale was an incredible entertainer at the Manor Pool—she brought amazing energy, kept everyone smiling, and made the whole experience so much fun. Romario was also fantastic—professional, friendly, and always going above and beyond to make guests feel welcomed and cared for. And the views? Absolutely breathtaking. From the sparkling ocean to the lush greenery and picture-perfect sunsets, every corner of the resort feels like paradise. If you’re looking for a perfect getaway with top-tier service and stunning scenery, Sandals Ochi is the place to be. I can’t wait to come back!