Sandals Royal Plantation All Inclusive - Couples Only

An absolutely wonderful stay at this small hotel. The service was outstanding, especially our butlers Keanio and Delgardo, and the brilliant general manager Omar, who really does know your name as you walk in the door. The butlers will bring you lunches to the beach, and will arrange anything you need for your room. I was wondering how we would feel about not having a balcony, but the rooms are lovely and spacious, and when we opened the sliding doors, letting the Caribbean in, we did not miss one. Great facilities in the room, a stocked fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and ice and snack supplied every day by the butlers. Room service was included, and very efficient. The room was kept spotlessly clean, and it was always a pleasure to see the smiling Marlyn from housekeeping. As a Brit, I find tipping stressful. However, only the butlers are allowed to take tips, which we gave them at the end of our holiday, so this made things much easier than other resorts we have been to. The entertainment is low key, but you have the option of going to the neighbouring hotels, Ochi and Dunn's River, where there is more on, and the transport is frequent. The butlers will also book restaurants at these hotels, so you don't need to eat the same place twice, although the three restaurants at the Royal Plantation at excellent, so you may be happy just to eat there. My other concern was that as I'd read there were so many returning guests, we would feel less well cared for than the regulars. We never felt like this at all. Omar and his team treat everyone to equally high standards of service, young or old, regulars or first timers. Our overall feeling was that this hotel offered exceptional value for money. Book early, as I think the new management will make it even more popular than it was previously.

My husband and I just returned from our first stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. It was truly magical. It is a boutique resort that has colonial style with beautiful mahogany furniture, gorgeous artwork and white walls. But the resort also shows off the best of modern, free Jamaica with an open breezy feel, food and entertainment that celebrate the unique modern culture and people. The landscaping, beaches, pools, restaurants and facilities are pristine and the views are breathtaking. The Papillon restaurant is elegant and evocative of Paris. But as everyone says, it is the outstanding staff and customer experience that sets the Royal Plantation apart from any resort or hotel we have stayed in around the world. All the staff remember your name and food/drink preferences. The General Manager Omar is excellent. He makes a point of getting to know each guest. We loved our Royal Monarch room and found the facilities to be perfect. Many days there is a local craft vendor near the grill. They stay there for you to visit if you wish but there is no pressure and there are no vendors accosting you on the beach. I love that the resort supports local artisans. I purchased a lovely bowl (see photo) the artist made from Blue Mahoe wood, the state tree of Jamaica. There are so many wonderful staff to recognize and I’ll try to remember them all because they deserve it! Our amazing room butlers Chase and Neil, wonderful beach butlers Trevardo, Daniello, JLee and Romane, Simone in Loyalty who is so above and beyond friendly, helpful and professional, the great servers at the Terrace and Grill Vanya, Tania, Deaundray, Jamey, Stephnie and Tyrone, our sweet and meticulous housekeeper Estina, Peter from room service who brought me coffee at 6 am, Lorna in the shop who was very helpful, evening bar server Tresell, amazing entertainers Nataki, Brenden and Alex, also the pianist in the bar who’s name I dont know, managers Rashane and Marvin, the staff at the fitness center who’s name I forgot, Trecia the spa manger who helped my husband get the right massage that cured his back pain from the flight. To top it off they brought my jacket left behind to the Ian Fleming airport. We rebooked for next January but I don’t think I can wait that long to return.

After your fourteenth trip to Sandals Royal Plantation where do you start to thank all of the fabulous people that make the resort the best place to decompress and enjoy the beautiful team of friends that we have developed over the years. Omar has the perfect venue for his team each one is absolutely perfect in every way. This team is untouchable in the standard of graciousness and respect for the guests. The breakfast team of Sharika, Tanje, Stephanie, Teana, Vonya, and of course Jamie- need to the resort but a fantastic addition to the team. That smile will make your day Lancelot has a team of talented staff that will make you never want to leave… Tyrone, Onella, Ornella, Angela, and Courtney who makes you feel like you are the most important person on the resort❤️ Brandon and Alex are just the best recreation team!! So much fun spending time with them and bearing Brandon at corn hole-haha! If I forgot someone it was not intentional- looking forward to our next trip- always the best!!Never goodbye but see you soon❤️❤️