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Understated elegance and exquisitely private, this is Sandals Royal Plantation - an intimate all-butler resort of just 74 ocean view suites tucked into a magnificent coral bluff. You can spend your days lazing by the pool with cool libations delivered right to you by a beach butler. Tee off at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club, followed by a spot of afternoon tea on the terrace. Renowned for unmatched attention to detail, this enclave of retro-chic sophistication showcases roaming peacocks and manicured lawns. This historic resort has long been a favorite hideaway for the international jet set and literary elite, with the likes of Ian Fleming and Noel Coward seeking its casual island elegance and authentic Jamaican vibe back in their day. Today, exquisite original furnishings and new innovations like Jamaica’s only champagne and caviar bar are what make Sandals Royal Plantation one of Ocho Rios’ best all-inclusive resorts.
Sandals Royal Plantation
Main Street
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Nearest Airport: OCJ
Our favourite sandals resort to date. All though small the staff make it a fantastic holiday and truly cater to your every need. Our butlers Carlos and Neil made our time extra special and celebrated our wedding anniversary and a birthday. It was great to be greeted on first name terms by Marvin and Omar. No request is ever too much, if it can be accommodated it will be done. Entertainment is on the calm side, but that suits us. For a livelier day/evening the use and free shuttle to ochi is great. We had a day and a couple of evenings at this sister resorts and it’s great. But we loved coming back to our quiet and calm oasis that is Royal Plantation. The beach butlers especially Daniello not only remember your drink order and make sure you never have an empty glass but take the time to remember names and have conversations. Garnet aka the crocodile in the Wobbly peacock makes you feel like your in your local pub and again always makes the time to ask how your day has been. The service is beyond compare to other resorts across the Caribbean. We will be sure to return in the future! One love
Robert J
Just returned from Sandals Royal Plantation. this is our 5th stay there. We absolutely love this little resort. It may be small but it is huge in personality. All of the staff is amazing. So friendly and accommodating. Omar Robinson (the GM) and Marvin Boyd (the operations manager) are simply the absolute best. Can't wait to get back to our home away from home in Jamaica.
stephiebear - Farrellton,Quebec
I am so amazed that this gorgeous place never fails to disappoint! The caring staff keeps exceeding any past experience. Their caring concern that our stay will be exceptional has been exceeded again!! We can not thank everyone by name- but so wonderful to see familiar faces again. Our Butlers, Marvin and Beebeto, are the best! Everyone including Vanya, Junior, Garnet, Daniello to made us feel so well taken care of. Sherika and all of the talented entertainers need mention as well. The food - entertainment- atmosphere-view still the best! Omar and Marvin - many thanks as well!!
BJW1603 - Central Florida, Florida
I will start with saying this is my first sandals resort. I never understood the hype but I do now. Let me start with my butlers Keanio and Delgardo they really made my stay our stay spectacular. We never wanted for anything. They were always there and always thinking ahead. The resort is so nice and up kept. We have been to 7 other all inclusive brands and let me tell you this one is different and better by all means. Omar the general manager was out there daily checking on every guest. He was taking drink orders. Out of all the resorts and hotels I've ever been too. I've never seen management do this. Marvin the operations manager was the same way. Usually with all inclusives you can sometimes see the fake smile behind employees. We never encountered that even once. Every employee interaction was met with a smile. They really seemed to enjoy their jobs. Also Simone at the bar was so awesome and friendly she had my wives drink perfected by day 2. She also remembered exactly how she wanted it. This resort is on a awesome stretch of beach that can't be beat. I really only encountered 3 issues while there. My butler preferences for some reason didn't load into the app. But Delgardo hooked me up so it wasn't a big deal. Secondly the room service menu I feel could use some variety that's just a personal opinion. Finally the app needs updating. Some restaurants said they were open but they actually weren't. But those are small issues that really didn't effect my stay at all. Do yourself a favor and book this resort. I've always been an excellence resort brand man myself but sandals just made a new customer. I met an awesome couple there Russ and his wife. They have been to many Sandals. They told me Royal Plantation is the best run and it's not even close. And I'm a believer thank to the whole crew at sandals royal planation for making our stay special.
Raymond P - Odessa, Texas
Well what can I say about this beautiful resort, as soon as I walked through the door I was greeted with a great welcome and a feeling of being home.every member of staff smile and really want you to have a wonderful holiday and strive to make shore you do . Omar is the manager of the plantation ,leads by example. This is a hidden nugget , I can understand why people come back year after year . This is our first time but it will not be my last. Thank you royal plantation loving my holiday ♥️
winnie1212 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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