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Sandals Royal Caribbean in a nutshell
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Accommodation Type: 5 star all-inclusive resort (adults-only).
Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Recommended airport: Sangster International Airport (MBJ), Montego Bay.
Transfer time to resort: 10 minutes.
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Sandals Royal Caribbean is perfect for a laidback and intimate tropical getaway, with its beautiful offshore island and overwater bungalows. Feeling like a night out? Visit the vibrant Sandals Montego Bay nearby. Transfers included!
Atmosphere: Laid back.
Restaurants: 8 restaurants + 12 more at Sandals Montego Bay.
Sandals resorts close by: Sandals Montego Bay (review)
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Overall review of Sandals Royal Caribbean
Pictures don't lie, especially when it comes to Sandals Royal Caribbean. This resort gives new meaning to the word paradise, with stunning Over-the-Water bungalows and a private offshore island. The accommodation spans across three very different villages, unique and customized to fit in with the overall Sandals Royal Caribbean theme. Reviews are excellent for this property, with 86% (!) of over 6,000 reviews rating their stay as 'Excellent' or 'Very good'. Here's some of the things guests love most about Sandals Royal Caribbean!
Three things guests love about Sandals Royal Caribbean
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1. Guests love the Thai restaurant
You can hardly go wrong with Thai food, and with the highly trained chefs at Sandals Royal Caribbean, expect that experience to be greatly intensified. The Royal Thai restaurant at Sandals Royal Caribbean is on a private offshore island, and it is loved by all who visit the resort. You'll have to ride the dragon boat to get to this exotic restaurant where you can indulge in dishes like fried prawn crackers, stir-fried beef with Thai red curry sauce, pork loin simmered in ginger sauce, shrimp and peppers in oyster sauce, and more. You'll be blown away by the signature architecture of this themed restaurant, and the romantic feel of dining on a relatively secluded island.
Insider tip: The most popular restaurants at Sandals Royal Caribbean require a reservation. Make sure to make some dinner reservations on arrival, especially during peak season! For dress-codes and opening times, see: restaurants at Sandals Royal Caribbean.
2. Guests love the excellent butler service
A vacation in its truest sense would mean you barely have to lift a finger, as you unwind and free your mind in a place that allows you to exist with not a care in the world. This is the magic of Sandals, and the resorts' superb butler service. During your stay at Sandals Royal Caribbean, your butler will ensure your every need is met, even surprising you with small unexpected gestures. Paying attention to even the smallest details, you'll know right away why the butler service at Sandals Royal Caribbean is second to none.
3. Guests love the swimming pool with swim-up bar
Sandals has more than mastered the concept of the swim up bar, and at their Royal Caribbean resort, you'll be able to enjoy a swim up bar that's always upbeat, complete with staff that go above the call of duty. There are five bars in all at Sandals Royal Caribbean, so you can even go bar hopping right on property if you wish to.
With 8 world-class restaurants, luxurious suites, a private offshore island, and two vacations in one with the nearby Sandals Montego Bay, this is one experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Popular tours and excursion at Sandals Royal Caribbean
Bamboo River Rafting.
Bamboo rafting in Jamaica can be an incredibly romantic adventure for couples. Climb aboard a 30-foot, bamboo raft for an authentic Jamaican experience. Upon arrival you will be greeted with a welcome fruit drink and given the chance to explore the "Rafter's Village". Before you begin the tour, you can take a stroll through "Miss Martha's Herb Garden", a presentation of Jamaican herbs famous for their medicinal and healing properties. Then sit back and relax in your personal raft as your captain skillfully navigates the jade-green waters of the Martha Brae River located in the parish of Trelawny (birthplace of sprinter Usain Bolt). Trail your hand in the shimmering waters and gaze into the trees filled with colorful birds and exotic flowers. Surrender to the romance of the moment as you float in the cool water glistening in the beautiful Caribbean sun.
Insider tip: Sandals Royal Caribbean repeat guests often recommend to spend at least one (half) day outside of the resort to explore the island. Make sure to book tours and excursions before arrival to ensure availability.
MINI-Routes to Negril.
Buckle up and take the wheel of your own Mini Cooper and follow an experienced guide to various sites that will leave you in awe of this incredible island. Drive to Negril stopping at unique sites along the way, first make a short stop at a local fruit vendor, enjoy lunch and beach time at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville then visit the Negril Lighthouse to see it up close and take in the gorgeous view. You will make your way to the legendary Rick's Cafe to witness the amazing cliff-divers, snap a few pictures and enjoy the stunning views even witness an authentic Jamaican jerk demo.
Lover's Rock Catamaran Cruise.
Sail off into the sunset on this romantic cruise that features stunning views of the golden sun sinking into the sea and lighting up the horizon with a spectrum of red, pink and orange tints. Munch on delectable appetizers and sip unlimited exotic cocktails, as you stand on deck and watch the sky set ablaze with fiery color. There's nothing quite like a Caribbean sunset at sea to ignite memories that will last a lifetime.
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Recent Sandals Royal Caribbean Awards
Awards Sandals Royal Caribbean won in the past 5 years alone, not counting the awards that were won by Sandals Resorts as a chain:
- Islands All-Inclusive Awards 2019: Best Overwater Bungalow: Editor's Choice.
- World Travel Awards 2017: Jamaica's Leading Resort.
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2017: Gold - Overall Luxury Hotel/Resort.
- TravelAge West WAVE Award 2017: Best Major Renovation.
- MLT Vacations Quality Assurance Awards 2014.
Guests love Sandals Royal Caribbean! Select a room and book online, or call us at +1 888-726-3257.
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Sandals Royal Caribbean Named One of the 12 Amazing and Luxurious Hotel Suites You Deserve to Enjoy on Your Next Big VacationLooking for an amazing and luxurious vaca? Essence Magazine and Sandals Resorts has you covered. Essence Magazine, known for its 'always up-to-date' health, beauty, entertainment, travel and lifestyle updates, lists its twelve picks for the perfectly luxurious vacations:
Sandals Royal Caribbean Named One of the 12 Over-the-Top Hotels for Romance by U.S. News & World ReportWhether you're planning a honeymoon, an anniversary celebration or simply a romantic getaway, there are plenty of top-tier hotels and resorts offering a winning mix of pampering, indulgence and swoon-worthy settings. With special amenities tailor-made for couples, striking backdrops and lavish touches, from decadent massages to candlelit dinners, these hideaways promise to help you fall in love and stay in love. So, if you're searching for a romantic retreat, steal away to these spark-kindling properties to heat things up. According to U.S. News & World Report, Sandals Royal Caribbean is the perfect place among a few others --
Disney Star Corbin Bleu and Wife Sasha Clements Honeymoon to Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-the-Water SuitesYou may remember Disney's hit movie, High School Musical? The Disney star Corbin Bleu and his wife recently celebrated their honeymoon with a one-year anniversary trip to Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-the-Water Suites in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Sandals Resorts Awarded In Grace Ormonde's Top 100 Honeymoon Destinations ListSandals Royal Caribbean, located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has been selected as one of the “Top 100 Honeymoon Destinations to Celebrate Love” and was honored in the coveted Grace Ormonde “Top 100 List” in the 2023 Summer issue.
Forbes Travel Guide Says Sandals Royal Caribbean Is Redefining The All-Inclusive GenreForbes Travel Guide highlights Sandals Royal Caribbean's brand new over-the-water suites as redefining the all-inclusive genre - from the food to the service to the luxurious room. Read the full article below:
Spotted at Sandals: Antoine GriezmannInternational football star, Antoine Griezmann and his wife Erika ensured their honeymoon was nothing but dreamy by staying in one of twelve new luxury over-the-water bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Travel Channel Highlights Sandals Royal Caribbean Over-the-Water Bungalows as Top 10 Bucket List DestinationTravel Channel gives advice on ten alternatives to bucket list destinations - and Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-the-Water Bungalows made it to the list. Forget traveling half way across the globe, these bungalows are just a hop, skip and a jump away.
Sandals Resorts Announces New Overwater Bungalows in JamaicaAfter the huge success of debuting the Caribbean’s first-ever Over-the-Water Villas in Jamaica and then 12 additional Over-the-Water Bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Resorts is thrilled to announce twelve new Over the Water Honeymoon Butler Bungalows at Sandals South Coast, which are available to book now for travel beginning in November 2023.
BRIDES features Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-the-Water Bungalows as Honeymoon DestinationSandals Royal Caribbean recently debuted its overwater bungalows, a first in the Caribbean. Recognized for their seclusion and romance, and of course the thought of floating over the ocean water in a private room, these bungalows "will convince you to honeymoon in paradise."
Sandals Resorts Welcomes Guests To Its Brand New Over-the-Water BungalowsSandals Resorts is thrilled to announce that Sandal Royal Caribbean’s 12 new Over-the-Water Bungalows will open and welcome their first guests on Saturday, March 4th, 2023.
ISLANDS Names Sandals Royal Caribbean as One of the 20 Best Caribbean Beach ResortsWith experience-driven journeys and a global reach that blends once-in-a-lifetime trips with once-a-year vacations, Islands has tapped into the soul of the island traveler — seeking out the essence of what makes islands so alluring. Also looking for all of an island's best offerings - like the 20 Best Caribbean Beach Resorts.
Travel Channel Names Sandals Royal Caribbean's Overwater Bungalows as a Top 10 Alternative to Bucket List DestinationsLooking to cross one of those exotic "once-in-a-lifetime" trips off your bucket list but time, money and/or logistics aren't in your favor? Travel Channel says Sandals Royal Caribbean's over-the-water bungalows are the perfect alternatives to the Maldives or Tahiti.
Deco Drive Highlights Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-The-Water VillasMaking their debut just in time for the holidays, Sandals Royal Caribbean's new Over-the-Water villas are at the top of the list for those looking to escape somewhere warm for the holidays.
A Closer Look at Sandals Royal Caribbean's Over-the-Water SuitesRecently making their debut on December 1st, Sandals Royal Caribbean opened the Caribbean’s first-ever Over-the-Water Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica. And it doesn't stop there... Due to popular demand, Sandals Resortswill roll out additional Over-the-Water suites at new locations throughout the region. These suites will be unveiled at select Luxury Included® resorts throughout 2023 and 2023, including 12 additional Over-the-Water Bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean slated to open in March 2023.
Sandals Resorts Announces Additional Over-the-Water Bungalows in Jamaica Ready to Book TodayDue to the popularity of the Caribbean’s first-ever Over-the-Water Villas, Sandals Resorts announces 12 additional Over-the-Water Bungalows at Sandals Royal Caribbean. The new Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalow room categories will be available for sale immediately for arrivals beginning February 1st, 2023.
Sandals Over-the-Water Suites Featured on The Huffington PostThey are part of the All New Jamaica and The Huffington Post is calling them "The Ultimate Luxury." Sandals Royal Caribbean's new Over-the-Water Villas were featured by The Huffington Post among ten resorts recognized for their private pools as the ultimate luxury for couples enjoying their honeymoon.
3 Idyllic Reasons to Choose Sandals Royal Caribbean! A resort for the senses Sandals Royal Caribbean is set amid the heart of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Here, you’ll experience enchanting services and amenities, and gourmet cuisine, alongside exquisite accommodations. Sandals Royal Caribbean offers an added measure of luxury and excellence with innovative suite designs and elegant décor that reflects the graciousness of Great Houses of days past—the ideal place to catch the perfect sunrise, share romantic moments, and simply unwind.
Sandals Royal Caribbean: Experience a New Kind of Suite EscapeA majestic haven that tells its own unique story through manicured gardens and roaming peacocks, a private offshore island, and casual poolside and beachside pleasures, Sandals Royal Caribbean is often referred to as Jamaica's most alluring resort. Whether seeking a quiet retreat from the everyday or looking for a relaxing suite or room to unwind in with your one and only, Sandals Royal Caribbean offers the perfect setting.
Sandals Resorts Over the Water Suites are Bookable NowAfter almost too much anticipation to handle, Sandals Resorts is thrilled to announce that the Over-the-Water Suites at Sandals Royal Caribbean are now for sale for arrivals beginning 1 December 2023.
Sandals Resorts Over the Water Suites are Bookable NowAfter almost too much anticipation to handle, Sandals Resorts is thrilled to announce that the Over-the-Water Suites at Sandals Royal Caribbean are now for sale for arrivals beginning November, 15, 2023.
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Turn Your Honeymoon into a Megamoon at Sandals Royal Caribbean Couples planning to travel to Jamaica for the honeymoon of a lifetime can get the best value at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay. At Jamaica’s most alluring resort, multiple honeymoon experiences are woven into one with a private offshore island and Sandals exclusive “Stay at One, Play at All” exchange program which guarantees to turn your honeymoon into a megamoon adventure! The fun continues with unlimited scuba diving for certified divers and unlimited fine dining at 8 restaurants, the option of personal butler service, swim-up suite accommodations, Caribbean inspired spa treatments, a private candlelight dinner, Romantic Route tours and more!
Sandals Resorts Recognizes Ultimate Team Member of The YearEarl Cummings, an 18 year Sandals veteran, proudly took home the Ultimate Team Member Award at this year’s annual staff awards. Recognized for his efforts and invaluable service, Cummings’ impressive work in the maintenance department at Sandals Royal Caribbean caught the eye of his team members and resulted in the enviable prize package: the coveted Ultimate Team Member trophy, a luxury-included trip for two outside his home country complete with VIP airport transfers, champagne service, an exclusive private jet round-trip transfer to the destination of choice, a host of VIP resort experiences and a cash prize of $2,500.00.
XBOX ONE COMING TO SANDALS THIS SUMMER Adult playtime just got better at Sandals Resorts. Enjoy more exciting activities with your loved one at Sandals Royal Caribbean, Sandals Montego Bay or Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios, Jamaica with the addition of Xbox One at each of these Luxury Included® resorts.
Feel Like Royalty in Sandals Royal Caribbean's Newest Butler SuitesSandals is making its Luxury Included® Vacation experience more enjoyable and memorable with exciting new enhancements and renovations. Following the recent announcement of five over-the-water suites being built this summer, Sandals Royal Caribbean Spa Resort & Offshore Island is also revamping 14 rooms soon to be fit for royalty. The new Grand Luxury Butler Suites with Tranquility Soaking Tubs will be located in the Edinburgh Building.
Sandals Resorts Chairman Receives Prestigious HonorChairman of Sandals Resorts International, Hon. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, was honored with the 2023 Invest Caribbean Now Leadership Award on June 4, 2023 at the Harvard Club in New York City. Invest Caribbean Now (ICN), the biggest global summit on the Caribbean outside the region, honored Stewart this year for his investment, commitment and dedication to the Caribbean. Past ICN honorees have included Sir Richard Branson and Royal Caribbean Cruises International.
Over Water Suites Coming to Jamaica Sandals is unveiling incredible new renderings of an all-new construction project planned for Sandals Royal Caribbean Spa Resort & Offshore Island. Sure to be a sensation, the Luxury Included® resort is set to add five stunning over-the-water suites to its private offshore island, scheduled to open next year.
Sandals Royal Bahamian Unveils New Swim-Up River SuitesSandals most elegant resort, Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its Windsor building that will have you swimming to your suite. If you’ve ever vacationed at Sandals Negril or Sandals Royal Caribbean, you’ve either seen or experienced luxurious swim-up suites; stunning accommodations that let you step from your room right into the water and vice-versa all day long. Sandals Royal Bahamian is proud to debut fourteen of these exclusive suites made possible by a new spectacular river pool on the ground floor of the Windsor building.
Sandals Select: The Results are in for Best Kiss of 2013 Your kisses of love filled the Sandals Resorts Facebook page over the last few weeks. Now, it’s time to find out which kiss stole the hearts of all the Facebook voters! With the Caribbean coastline and the offshore island of Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica serving as a dreamy backdrop, a kiss between the newly wed, atop a rustic boat, took the grand prize!
Unique Wedding Location ? Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private IslandThere are many unique places that Sandals Resorts has to offer brides and grooms for their destination wedding. One spot in particular offers something real special that most other resorts in the Caribbean do not have, and that is a Private Offshore Island! This particular island is located in the beautiful island of Jamaica, in Montego Bay to be precise, and is part of the Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island.
Love Nest Dream Suite of the Month - SeptemberSandals Resorts has suites so romantic that we just had to name them the Love Nest Dream Suites. This month’s highlight goes to the Royal Honeymoon Walkout Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Suite Extraordinaire at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Our swim-up suites are designed for those whose love affair with the water is endless. Their distinctive designs, private atmosphere and indulgent amenities make them the perfect choice for honeymooners or anyone who wants a little privacy with their loved one. These signature one-bedroom suites put you right at the water’s edge where you’ll swim up from a lagoon pool to your private oversized patio.
Two Vacations in One with Offshore IslandsOnly Sandals Resorts gives you two vacations in one with Private Offshore Islands located at Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas and Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Mama Mia! Sandals Royal Caribbean Gets A Taste of Bella NapoliThe long anticipated pizzeria at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island is officially open for business. Bella Napoli is located next to the resort’s already famous Mariner Seaside Bar & Grill and is a stone’s throw away from the breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea. The wood-fired pizzas and al fresco dining will make you feel like you’re in a historic Italian Piazza.
Sandals Royal Caribbean Team "Welcomes Home" the Benfeys Sometimes the people one encounters while on vacation make it that much more special. In honor of Labour Day, an annual holiday celebrated by many Caribbean nations this month to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers, we are pleased to share a testimonial from Sandals Select Rewards Platinum members, Pete and Alice Benfey, about some of the special people who help to make vacations at Sandals Resorts so memorable and unique. The Benefey's tell us what they admire most about the team members at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica…perhaps you have met some of these team members during your travels to the Caribbean.
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