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 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 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 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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Apr 16, 2024 Christina Y Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

We had a great time! First, I will say if you want a quiet resort this is for you! We typically do not fall into this category (not even a little) however, we stayed in the Plantation Villa. The villa is spacious, larger pool than the resort pool, own hot tub, 3 master suites, large living area, private cabana on beach, beautiful spacious back… Read more
We had a great time! First, I will say if you want a quiet resort this is for you! We typically do not fall into this category (not even a little) however, we stayed in the Plantation Villa. The villa is spacious, larger pool than the resort pool, own hot tub, 3 master suites, large living area, private cabana on beach, beautiful spacious back yard. We wanted for nothing!! You do get private staff and 24 hour security. Michelle was our housekeeping and became quick family! So friendly! We had Delgardo and Keanu as our butlers. They were both great! Keanu went above and beyond for our group! He honestly made this one of the best vacations we have had! We are diamond members and have been to most of the sandals. The villa had plenty of privacy and we were able to be a little loud since it’s secluded so the quiet resort did not bother us. Everyone was in bed by maybe 10pm so we would go to ochi and visit the speak easy and bars. They have a shuttle that will take you back and forth, most nights they were great and went above and beyond to get us! The only hiccup was one night we waited over 1.5 hours at the bus stop. We called three times and they still never came. On scheduled times. The ochi front desk was rude on the phone but the hopper bus driver (bus all within ochi not the transfer bus) felt bad and ended up driving us over. (We forgot butler phone…oops) Being able to go to two resorts really lets you see how amazing the service is at the Royal Plantation, everyone was smiling and would say hi to you when they walked by. At the Ochi resort, much busier, we found the staff not very friendly or accommodating. The food at RP was also great! In the villa you can have a private chef dinner! Hands down best food ever!!! We had Javier the first night, unbelievable ceviche, sashimi and chicken! We had Christine the other night who prepared a wonderful dinner with to die for desserts. We have 99% of the time loved our butlers at the sandals resorts but Sandals needs to understand the asset they have with Keanu. It is because of his service we booked the Villa again for next July and plan on having couples come to celebrate my husbands 50th. This is the first time we have repeated one of the Sandals Resorts. It’s never easy ending a vacation but this one truly felt sad and that we were leaving our home and new family. Keanu even came on his day off to say goodbye and help us pack up. I don’t write reviews…I usually forget by the time I get home and get back to everyday life. I couldn’t wait to sing the praise of the Villa Team. And the over all friendly staff at RP. Read less
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Apr 13, 2024 gregor60 Mississippi Mills, Canada

How do we begin to describe one of the Best,if not THE BEST, vacation ever ! The Sandals Royal Plantation is an older,well established getaway for adults only. We met couples who have been back six or seven times ! Everyone was so friendly and helpful above and beyond their calling. A particular mention to our butlers, Anthony and Robert, who… Read more
How do we begin to describe one of the Best,if not THE BEST, vacation ever ! The Sandals Royal Plantation is an older,well established getaway for adults only. We met couples who have been back six or seven times ! Everyone was so friendly and helpful above and beyond their calling. A particular mention to our butlers, Anthony and Robert, who pampered us in every way and Nareisha who tended to our room, keeping it just like the first day we arrived ! So many people, the beach butlers(Trevardo and Romaine etal…) and every server in every restaurant, Garnet in the Wobbly Peacock. Thanks to fantastic entertainment provided by Nataki and Brandon on the Terrace and in the pub and Jevhoune and Fabian on the glass-bottom boat for an interesting history of Ocho Rios ! Food was first class, lobster tail and filet mignon at Papillon, Jamaican cuisine on the Terrace and pizza delivered to us on the beach by our butlers and breakfast in our room overlooking the Ocean ! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK ! Cheers Read less
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Apr 12, 2024 Alex H

A wonderfully relaxing week. The friendliness of the staff really makes a big difference. We were very well looked after by our butlers, Marvin and Bebeato. The hotel is not perhaps the most modern, but everything worked and the beds were comfy. The food in all the restaurants is delicious.
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Apr 9, 2024 Samantha K Saint Albans, New York

It would have been wonderful but the food was soooooo bad. Overcooked rice, air fried chicken without seasoning, shrimp and vegetables rundown,also without seasoning. Totally overpriced for bad food. One of the butlers tried to convince me she had gone off the resort to get me food. Lies!
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Apr 9, 2024 John A

Dear Mr. Nugent, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional customer service that you provided during our last (wonderful) vacation at the Royal Plantation. As you may remember, we were not very happy with the way our previous vacation ended. We eventually learned that there was an… Read more
Dear Mr. Nugent, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional customer service that you provided during our last (wonderful) vacation at the Royal Plantation. As you may remember, we were not very happy with the way our previous vacation ended. We eventually learned that there was an oversight involving emails. Your team, especially Marvin Boyd, went above and beyond to rectify the situation and succeeded in keeping us loyal returning customers. Mr. Boyd’s professionalism, patience, and dedication were truly commendable. He went above and beyond to address our concerns and ensure that our needs were met promptly and efficiently. His positive attitude and willingness to assist made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. As always, your entire team at the Royal Plantation provided us with an exceptional vacation. It is like no other place we have experienced. It is rare to encounter such exemplary customer service, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate both Marvin and your entire team’s outstanding efforts. This commitment to excellence reflects positively on you and everyone else. Thank you once again for the remarkable care and service. You have undoubtedly set a high standard for customer care, and we are grateful to you for insuring that what could have been a very unhappy experience turned into an extraordinary vacation at Sandals in Jamaica Read less