Sandals Royal Plantation Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Villa Plantana
Villa Plantana
Royal Cafe and Grill
Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Regent Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Villa Plantana
Villa Plantana
Royal Cafe and Grill
Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Regent Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite

The hotel

The most exquisite all-Butler resort to ever call the Caribbean home, Sandals Royal Plantation quite simply redefines luxurious island escapism. Sitting on a bluff overlooking not one, but two silky sand twin-cove beaches, the intoxicating sanctuary grants each of its 74 sumptuous suites heart-stopping views of the ocean and exclusive Butler Service. Bask blissfully on glorious golden-sand coves, where you can spend countless hours soaking in the sunshine and sipping on 'mangosas' delivered by unobtrusive Beach Butlers, or unwind with a relaxing treatment in the exclusive Red Lane® Spa.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment

Where is it

Situated just outside Ocho Rios, on the northern coast of Jamaica. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

74 suites, all with ocean views and Sandals Butler Service. All suites have French balconies, custom-made mahogany furniture, air-conditioning, plush robes, iron and board, hair dryer, 32" cable TV, in-suite bar, complimentary WiFi access, CD player, 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the East Wing, and are spacious rooms with living space.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

Regent Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing in an oceanfront setting. Each room has a marble bath tub and a living space.

Viceroy Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the East Wing and are open-partition rooms separating the living space and bedroom, and feature a marble bath tub.

Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing and feature a dining space and marble-laden bathroom.

Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing, and are larger open-partition plan rooms, separating the living space and the bedroom. Each room has a marble bath tub.

Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suites are larger suites and are located in the East Wing. These rooms are open-partition plan rooms, featuring bathroom with Roman soaking tub and separate walk-in shower.

Grand Duchess Oceanfront Verandah Butler Suites are located in the West Wing and feature a large, spectacular verandah overlooking the ocean. The bathroom features Roman soaking tub and separate walk-in shower.

Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suites overlook the resort's East Beach. These Love Nest Suites® feature a luxurious marble bathroom with large Roman tub and separate walk-in shower.

Imperial Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suites are located atop the resort's beachfront West Wing. These Love Nest Suites® feature two walkout balconies, a separate living area, and bathroom with walk-in shower and Roman soaking tub.

Governor General Oceanfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floor of the beachfront West Wing. These Love Nest Suites® feature a spacious living and dining area, separate from the grand master bedroom, bathroom with a walk-in shower and Roman soaking tub, and two balconies.

Villa Plantana is a unique expansive villa comprising of 1-, 2- or 3-bedrooms complete with its own swimming pool. Set above the resort's quiet East Beach, the villa boasts it's own separate driveway and stone walkway, expansive living and dining areas, bedrooms with their own patios, and a private pool exclusive to the villa guests.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service. You will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service. 

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 5 dining options: Le Papillon, Jamaica’s finest French restaurant with the most exotic choice of seafood and meat dishes prepared by award wining chefs. The Terrace, fine à la carte dining under the stars with authentic Caribbean and Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Royal Grill offers hearty and light favourites with a Caribbean flair in a beachside setting. The Wobbly Peacock Pub, British-style pub serving pub fare menu. 2 full service bars serving premium brand drinks. C Bar*, the only caviar and Champagne bar in Jamaica, serving the finest Osetra caviar along with exclusive Champagne. Tea Terrace serving daily afternoon tea with an assortment of scones and delicious pastries. Royal Beach Butler Service that brings full food and beverages right to your beach chair.

Nightly entertainment with live music band, piano melodies and cocktail parties. Jewellery making classes. Cocktail master classes.

2 freshwater swimming pools, 1 outdoor Jacuzzi and 1 freshwater plunge pool. Red Lane® Spa*. Pool table, board games, day and night tennis (2 courts), tennis pro available*. Aquatrikes, glass-bottom boat, kayaks, windsurfing, paddle boards, Hobie cats and snorkelling. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers). Complimentary green fees and transfers to Sandals Golf & Country Club for all Sandals guests (caddies mandatory*).

Laundry/dry cleaning service*. SnapShots photo shop*. Gift shop. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas with unrestricted number of connected devices.

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Real Gem

Dec 9, 2023 RomaReturn

We just returned from a stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. It is quieter than most Sandals resorts allowing us to absorb the beautiful scenery from the cliff top location. Service was very personal and we'd like to give a big shout out to Tamara who was one of the best butlers we've had. The beach is small but very good with beach butlers always… Read more
We just returned from a stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. It is quieter than most Sandals resorts allowing us to absorb the beautiful scenery from the cliff top location. Service was very personal and we'd like to give a big shout out to Tamara who was one of the best butlers we've had. The beach is small but very good with beach butlers always available. The restaurant on the beach is so pretty with good food. Our Royal Monarch room was very comfortable but it needs serious updating. View was fantastic. Food was very good but particularly enjoyed the afternoon tea. Access to Ochi is a plus for additional dining venues and entertainment. We booked a return trip already. It's a special place, very relaxing. One drawback is that is not accessible for the most part for people with disabilities. Read less
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Dec 5, 2023 beedge2023 Kentville, Canada

We so enjoy coming here and find it very restful. The staff are wonderful. Real team work. Our room is comfortable. Coming back from the beach to find a snack is delightful. Although the number of restaurants is limited the food is always good. They could stand to change up their menus, though. They have been the same for quite some time. … Read more
We so enjoy coming here and find it very restful. The staff are wonderful. Real team work. Our room is comfortable. Coming back from the beach to find a snack is delightful. Although the number of restaurants is limited the food is always good. They could stand to change up their menus, though. They have been the same for quite some time. Good fun, good friends. A lovely stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great stay if you want relaxation

Dec 4, 2023 smrtypnts NY

This particular Sandals is very small with one pool and essentially 2 restaurants. The beach is fabulous. Use of their Snorkel equipment is limited to going with them on their boat. Snorkeling off the beach is great with your own equipment. Because every room is a suite every guest has 2 butlers. We had Robert and Anthony. Both were spectacular… Read more
This particular Sandals is very small with one pool and essentially 2 restaurants. The beach is fabulous. Use of their Snorkel equipment is limited to going with them on their boat. Snorkeling off the beach is great with your own equipment. Because every room is a suite every guest has 2 butlers. We had Robert and Anthony. Both were spectacular and catered to our every wish and desire. Young people do not really come to this resort—or at least during our 8 day stay there were none. The food is good. Drinks are plentiful. But truly the best part was being doted upon by Robert and Anthony!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Where everybody knows your name and your always glad you came

Dec 2, 2023 168cathiel Barrie, Canada

Third stay and coming back in 4 weeks. We love SRP. Arnold, Marvin and Lancelot ,you have a great thing going with a fabulous team. We are going to mention some but that does not mean that each and everyone of your staff members is not worth recognizing because they definitely are. Tamara the butler manager you need to know Richard and… Read more
Third stay and coming back in 4 weeks. We love SRP. Arnold, Marvin and Lancelot ,you have a great thing going with a fabulous team. We are going to mention some but that does not mean that each and everyone of your staff members is not worth recognizing because they definitely are. Tamara the butler manager you need to know Richard and Duwaynie our butlers are incredible. Coconut lobster lobster thermidor, coconut shrimp,jerk chicken, the surprises are endless but the biggest surprise is when the crown Royal appears. Thankyou !!! Everyday our cooler arrives at our chairs with a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, ginger ale and water before we even get there. Incredible. Our housekeeper Estima does a wonderful job of keeping our room clean and organized for us and always so pleasant The staff at the terrace for breakfast are all wonderful but there is one who is very near and dear to our hearts and that is our girl Stephnie. Her warm smile starts my day and then we hear the words “ Good morning Cathie, Good morning John”. Stephnie is a true superstar. Trevardo, Daniello and Romaine thank you for walking those extra steps to the end of the west beach pier to make sure the ice in our cooler is always full and for having a few laughs with us on every replenish. Vanya and Chevy at Le Papillon great servers. Always so happy and the food in that restaurant is outstanding The ladies and gents at the Wobbly Peacock who make sure our glasses are never empty Junior, Stacey, Angelika, Romain,Delano, and Jahvaine you all just know what to do and how to do it and you helped to make those few rainy days we had feel sunny. Natiki from entertainment is just a WOW!!! Her voice is incredible and she had lots of fun with her friend John We can’t wait to see you again at New Years Natiki and see what you ended up planning for us all Odane and Jessica thank you for making sure we came by to say hi and added a few more visits to the stack 👊 Shurley and Camille at the spa we have already booked to come see you on our new years visit. Chef Martin thankyou for the wonderful food. Especially at the returning guest dinner and the VIP lunch. Well done 👨‍🍳 Arnold and team thank you again. The dresses are bought and the suitcase is ready to come home. See you all real soon until then thank you to each and every staff member at SRP for making us feel like we truly belong there One Love Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Time at Sandals Royal Plantation

Nov 27, 2023 mgiaco1022

We returned recently from a 5 night stay at SRP and overall had a wonderful trip. The resort and staff were lovely, and the only downside was really the weather. Our butlers - Tamara & Keanio - were both amazing. They always showed up with smiles on their faces, learned what we liked, and anticipated our needs. It was so nice to feel taken… Read more
We returned recently from a 5 night stay at SRP and overall had a wonderful trip. The resort and staff were lovely, and the only downside was really the weather. Our butlers - Tamara & Keanio - were both amazing. They always showed up with smiles on their faces, learned what we liked, and anticipated our needs. It was so nice to feel taken care of for the few days we were there. I found the food at SRP to be better than the food at some other Sandals resorts we've stayed at in the past, and much better service as well. The bartenders at the beach bar and Wobbly Peacock were great, as were all of the servers in the restaurants and beach butlers, Trevardo, Romane and Daniello. My husband and I do like a bit more entertainment and activity and found the resort to be a bit too quiet at times, but we were easily able to take the shuttle over to Ochi for a few dinners/nights out. I can understand why there are so many return guests to this resort. The staff really are wonderful and make it feel like "home". I'm hoping to return sometime in the near future! Read less