Sandals Royal Plantation

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Sandals Royal Plantation this past June in celebration of my birthday.  We spent 7 days and 6 nights at this all inclusive butler service resort.  We stayed in "the Monarch" room on the 3rd level with an ocean view (which is true for all of the rooms!). We had an absolutely marvelous time and booked our next trip ro the same resort before leaving (it is wise to do this as Sandals offers a good discount as an incentive). It is easy to change the dates of your stay so it's advantageous to commit.  The resort is clean, beautifully decorated, and restorative.  The beach sand is smooth and clean and the water is clear and vibrant in color.  There are plenty of beach chairs of various types.  Guests do head out early to claim their favorite chairs but we were able to try out all of the options during our stay without setting an alarm.  Be sure to try out the ocean hammocks and float rings. Food and beverages are available all day and into the night.  Guests can request specific foods and drinks from their butler, including food from the neighboring Sandals resorts.  There are also beach butlers available most of the day. Guests can request room service, eat on the beach or by the pool, or take a shuttle bus to dine at Sandals Ochi or Dunn's River. We only dined at SRP.  Next time we will try out some of the other restaurants at the neighboring resorts just for variety.  Fun fact: Guests of Sandals Royal Plantation are permitted to dine and spend time at any of the Sandals locations while Sandals Royal Plantation is reserved solely for its guests.  It is the most exclusive of all the Sandals resorts. We selected a number of off-site excursions during the booking process.  We enjoyed all of them, especially the river rafting trip along Dunn's River.  It is a relaxing experience.  No hiking required.  Local crafts were available for purchase at the end.  It's a good idea to bring some US dollars (1s, 5s, and 10s).  We came upon local artisans a number of times, both on site and at the other resort locations.  It is hard to say what we liked best about our experience at Sandals Royal Plantation because it was really wonderful from beginning to end.  The universal positive vibe is certainly at the top of the list.  Everyone is pleasant and helpful.  Everyone. We were impressed by the all inclusive offerings (after dinner entertainment: Nataki and Alex were awesome!), snorkeling, and so on.  The performers were all fabulous.  We could have spent our entire vacation on site at SRP and been totally satisfied.  You can sign up for excursions once you settle in.  We would recommend that (but be sure to reserve a spot on a river raft trip). Helpful tips: Sign up for Club Mobay! You will be escorted through the airport, cruise through customs, and have a comfy lounge with food and beverages to enjoy while you wait.  We were especially impressed with the "departure" lounge. We enjoyed some authentic Jamaican cuisine before boarding our plane to go home. Pack lightly (I literally wore a bathing suit, a pair of shorts and a sundress).  Laundry service is available. Keep in mind that your butlers can and will do many things for you.  They will even get food from other resorts, or arrange for specific foods to be prepared for you.  We did not ask for our clothing to be ironed upon our arrival but I am certain we could have. Be prepared to be paid attention to.  Our butlers learned about our preferences very quickly and provided us with a very personal experience. Don't wait until your last night to book your next trip.  We missed a window seat at our last sunset dinner because we were handling these arrangements.  Spend time at the Wobbly Peacock. Wander the entire resort.  We came upon an artisan one day and purchased several beautiful, hand carved bowls and statues at a very reasonable price. You can pay with USD. No need to exchange for Jamaican dollars (but be sure to check the exchange rate!) Get to know the people there.  We truly enjoyed talking with each of the managers on duty during our stay (Omar and Melvin) and had delightful conversations with guests who we saw almost daily by the pool or on the beach.   If you drink alcohol be sure to eat well and be mindful.  Sandals employees go out of their way to see that your cup is never empty for long. Eat breakfast on the terrace at least once.  It is a wonderful buffet worth waking up for. Arrange for a private candlelight dinner by the ocean at sunset. Go on the glass bottom boat tour at SRP!  No need to pay for an off-site excursion.  The glass bottom boat tour includes snorkeling and was one of the highlights of our vacation.  Fabian and Jevhoune were a riot! Go to the spa (even if only for a pedicure with Diana). You will feel really good about your investment in booking your trip.  SANDALS dedicates a significant percentage of each reservation directly in their staff's education, training, and well being. If you have any questions or concerns before your trip just call 1-800-SANDALS.  The Jamaican Sandals reps are helpful and a delight to talk to. Enjoy your trip!

What can I say …AMAZING STAFF, MANAGEMENT, FACILITIES, FOOD..and the story continues… We were supposed to be going to Abu Dhabi and so when the worst happened . Our wonderful travel agent worked her magic and pulled this resort out of her hat… Wasn’t sure what to expect but ..blimey..the whole package is magical.. no concerns or worries at all. If there had been , the team there are super quick to resolve … if you like a smaller, less busy resort- this is the one..you can do what you want to when you want to. The only 2 downsides for us which is nothing to do with the hotel at all but to be aware of… the transfer time from the airport is between 90 to 120 minutes.. long and tedious.. Also if you fly out with Virgin Atlantic- the flight times are not the best at all from London. Landing at 9pm and the transfer to hotel- you don’t get into your room much before midnight 😳 returning to Uk- you dont fly till 11pm meaning landing at 3pm the following day. The best bits are the staff, Omar as GM and his team, our butlers Adrian and Ricky- thank you and not to be forgotten- all the restaurant staff..together you all made our holiday extra special Thank you ..Mandy and Bryan

We had been told to expect the warmest welcome and the highest standards of service but SRP exceeded every expectation. A place where you get the best that Sandals have to offer but are made to feel so at home that every member of staff knows your name. No wonder people return year after year. The standards are set from the very top, with Omar and Marvin making you feel like family, but if I was to list everyone who made our holiday memorable this review would be the size of a novel. We thought we would struggle with having a Butler, but these guys are exceptional and quickly get to understand how they can make your stay memorable. Rooms great; Location beautiful; Drinks crafted and bespoke; Diving and watersports spot-on; Excursions were appealing; And even a visit to the shop was a hoot because of Lorna. Although there were only 3 restaurants, you could access the many offers at Sandals Ochi next door, and Sandals Dunns River 10 minutes ride away. At first my wife, who is vegetarian, struggled with the meal choices because she's not a fan of meat substitutes, but, in typical SRP standard and after just one aside comment, an alternative vegetarian menu was quickly put together that all could access and the outstanding Butlers Robert and Anthony went out of their way to make sure she too was able to enjoy the exceptional dining experience that everyone else was enjoying. Robert and Anthony were outstanding and made the logistics of getting to and from Ochi where we went diving daily, a complete non-issue. Great guys! The maid service was top class (thank you Nareisha for those notes). The pub was fun and a hub for the World Cup that was taking place, and the beach waiters worked tirelessly and brought their good humour with them. The Royal Grill, set as it was on the beach, was our personal favorite but all restaurants are of the highest order. Chevanese and Shandee always made our visit to the Royal Grill memorable and fun...although Nicola in the French restaurant gave them both a run for their money! It feels wrong to single out individuals when the whole team were so outstanding but I have to highlight the brilliant bartenders Simone who packs a mean Dacquari, and JLee and Romaine who mastered my bespoke cocktail in minutes. Likewise Vanya and Andre always brought a smile to our faces when we visited the Terrace. We made great friends, we made great memories and we will be back

We just returned home to Katy, Texas, and are already missing our favorite piece of paradise. We just wrapped up another incredible stay at Sandals Royal Plantation (SRP), and it truly is such a special place to us. As we always say, SRP just gets better and better every single day because of the deep, personal connections you make with the outstanding team. Having traveled extensively with the brand—including stays at Sandals Antigua, Royal Bahamian, Montego Bay, Royal Caribbean, Emerald Bay, and both the Sandals and Beaches properties in Negril—we can confidently say this is easily the best guest experience we have ever had. The Accommodations (Viceroy Suite, East Building): For this stay, we were in a Viceroy room in the East building, and it was absolutely perfect. It offered a spectacular view of the East beach. While we actually spent most of our daytime hours lounging on the West beach, we really fell in love with the East building rooms. Because every single room at this boutique resort is oceanfront, has butler service, and sits close to all amenities, you can't go wrong—but the East building felt exceptionally convenient and centrally located. The Beach & Resort Vibe: The resort offers a wonderfully intimate and private feel. The beach itself is on the smaller side, but it is absolutely gorgeous, pristine, and peaceful. Dining & The Regional Exchange Perk: While there are only three restaurants directly on-property, the culinary execution is top-tier. They do an outstanding job of regularly mixing up the menu at The Terrace so you always have excellent variety. Furthermore, a massive perk of staying here is the exchange program, giving you the seamless option to head over to Sandals Dunn's River or Sandals Ochi for dinner. That said, the vibe here is so special that you rarely ever want to leave the property! Leadership & Staff: The entire staff at this resort is outstanding, and it clearly starts at the top. If you spend just five minutes talking to the General Manager, Omar Robinson, or the Director of Operations, Marvin Boyd, you immediately realize that this world-class culture is driven by having two absolute gentlemen leading the team. I wanted to formally recognize and show some major love to the people who made our week unforgettable: The Terrace Breakfast Crew: You know the service is great when you can easily have breakfast delivered to your room by your butlers, but you choose to walk to the restaurant anyway! Huge shout-out to Sherika, Vanya, Stephnie, Andre, and Romaine for starting our mornings with so much joy. The Beach & Entertainment Dream Team: We spend 8 to 9 hours a day in the sand, so this crew means everything to us. The Beach butlers Daniello, Travardo, and Romaine made sure we never wanted for a single thing. Meanwhile, Alex and Brandon did an unbelievable job keeping everyone entertained. We definitely took up way too much of their time, but they were so incredibly gracious to spend it with us. Simone at the Beach Bar: Simone is an absolute star! It’s actually a running joke how hard it is to physically walk to the beach bar because if you take even two steps, either our room butlers Marvin and Bebeato, or the beach butlers Daniello, Travardo, or Romaine will swoop in to get a drink for you. But when we managed to sneak past them, visiting Simone was always worth it. She is so friendly, and we appreciate her endless patience with all our frozen drink requests. The Bar & Pub Crews: Shout-out to JLee for holding it down so well across all the bars, and to Garnet, Romaine, and Junior for making every single trip to the Pub an absolute blast. Our Phenomenal Butlers: We read a ton of reviews on the Facebook pages before coming, so our expectations for Marvin and Bebeato were sky-high. Well, they didn’t just meet them—they absolutely shattered them. Their attention to detail was completely unmatched. The SRP Brotherhood: What makes this resort so magical is that the entire staff treats you like family. We’ve never even had Biggs or Anthony assigned as our personal butlers, yet they stopped to check on us and give us a fist bump every single time they saw us. Loyalty & Future Planning: A big thank you to Horatio and Sequoia for going above and beyond to help us map out our upcoming trips and sorting out our free week information. We love talking all things Sandals with you guys! Thank you to management and the entire staff for having us at your wonderful resort. The hospitality here is entirely unmatched, and we already cannot wait to return "home" to SRP!

Absolutely perfect holiday — we can’t wait to come back! "We had the most incredible stay at Sandals Royal Plantation and it exceeded every single expectation we had. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding — every staff member greeted us with a warm smile, remembered our names, and went above and beyond to make us feel so special. The resort itself is stunning: beautifully kept grounds, breathtaking ocean views, and such a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and the private balcony made our mornings so magical. The food was fantastic — so much variety, high quality, and we loved the themed evenings. The butler service was such a lovely touch too, nothing was too much trouble for them. It was the ideal romantic getaway for us. If you’re thinking of booking, don’t hesitate — this place is pure paradise. We’re already planning our return trip!" You will need to book early as it's always busy with returning quest. We booked with our Agent check her out Company name RedRoute Travel she's on Facebook etc highly recommend Big shout out to GM Omar !!