Our opinion
Sandals Royal Plantation is a celebrated hotel with high standards of service and outstanding surroundings
Hotel description
The elegant colonial-style buildings of Sandals Royal Plantation hotel are set within seventeen acres of beautifully manicured tropical gardens, above two private white sand beaches on the north coast of Jamaica. A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, Royal Plantation oozes classical style and luxury. This is a stylish beach hideaway and an ideal choice for relaxation. Guests at Royal Plantation can be truly pampered in the Red Lane spa (payable locally), where an extensive array of personal services is offered, including couples' massages. Further relaxation can be enjoyed on Royal Plantation’s private beaches, where you can sip champagne or a Caribbean cocktail, brought to you by the dedicated Beach Butlers. Afternoon tea is served on the terrace. There are three restaurants at the Sandals Royal Plantation resort, including the elegant fine dining of Le Papillon, which specialises in fresh seafood. Gourmet dinners and white-glove service are characteristic, and here you will also find Jamaica's only caviar and champagne bar, The CBar. After dinner, dance under the stars to the sound of a jazz trio or a local calypso band. Guests can also enjoy Golf at Upton Golf club (with transfers included for Royal Plantation all inclusive guests), cooking demonstrations, old-time Jamaican hot cocoa on the terrace every Friday, a complimentary pillow menu and cigar rolling demonstrations at Royal Plantation. The Royal Plantation resort offers 74 sumptuous suites within the main hotel and also a three-bedroom private villa, Villa Plantana. The suites are luxuriously appointed with custom-made mahogany furniture and a sumptuous four-poster bed. Each suite at Sandals Royal Plantation also benefits from panoramic ocean views and exclusive Butler Service.
Annual opening
Open all year
Distance from airport
90 minutes by car
Closest airport
Montego Bay
Room types
74 rooms and 1 villa.
All rooms have private bathroom with Molten Brown amenities, four-poster bed, sitting area with bar, ocean view, exclusive butler service, balcony, walk-in closet, air conditioning, ceiling fans, i-Home docking stations for i-Pods, cable TV with movie channels, hairdryer, plush robes, coffee maker, in-suite bar, safe, telephone.
Room types
All rooms have private bathroom with Molten Brown amenities, four-poster bed, sitting area with bar, ocean view, exclusive butler service, balcony, walk-in closet, air conditioning, ceiling fans, i-Home docking stations for i-Pods, cable TV with movie channels, hairdryer, plush robes, coffee maker, in-suite bar, safe, telephone.
Type A Royal Orchid oceanfront butler suite.
Type B Coconut Grove Plantation oceanfront suite.
Type C Royal Great House oceanfront suite.
Type D Royal One-bedroom Estate oceanfront suite.
Type E Royal Peacock oceanfront suite.
Type F St. Ann Honeymoon oceanfront verandah suite.
Type G Prime Minister or Governor General's oceanfront suite.
Type H Villa Plantana.
Hotel facilities and services
74 rooms and 1 villa, 4 restaurants, Lounge, 2 bars, Caviar and champagne bar, Freshwater swimming pool, Two private beaches, Two-tiered whirlpool, Redlane Spa, Fitness centre, Two tennis courts including instruction, TV and games lounge, Library, DVD library, Chess, Checkers, Canoeing, Paddle boats, Kayaking, Sailing, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Windsurfing, Afternoon tea, Beach butler service, Evening entertainment, Weddings arranged.
Water sports
Two-tiered whirlpool, Canoeing, Paddle boats, Kayaking, Sailing, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Windsurfing, Glass-bottom boats.
Land sports
Fitness centre, Two tennis courts including instruction.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Dunn’s River Falls, Coyaba River Garden and Museum, Prospect Plantation.
Sports nearby
Upton Golf course
Children
This resort is aimed at couples and guests under 18 years of age are not permitted.