Sandals Royal Plantation Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is one of my favorite adult-only all-inclusive resorts!  I visited this resort and LOVED it. This Sandals resort has  74 ocean-view suites, making it a great boutique-style resort with butler service in all rooms. This resort overlooks the Caribbean Sea and the views are gorgeous. You’ll find 2 private beach coves, 5 world-class restaurants,  and Jamaica’s only caviar & champagne bar located at this resort.

While some are not a fan of a small boutique-style resort, I loved it!! It is so quiet and truly relaxing, making it the best place to enjoy a vacation with your significant other to truly relax and enjoy each other’s company. I can’t wait to go back to this resort!

What’s Included at Sandals Royal Plantation

Food & Drinks

Unlimited fine dining at 5 restaurants

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anytime snacks

Unlimited premium liquors

2 bars

Stocked bar in every room

Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Wines

Play

Green fees at nearby Upton Estate Golf & Country Club

PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment

Hobie Cats, paddleboards, kayaks

Snorkeling and equipment

Glass-bottom boat

2 pools, 1 whirlpool

Tennis and land sports

State-of-the-art fitness center

Day and night entertainment and live shows

Enjoy all amenities at nearby Sandals Ochi

Relaxation

All tips, taxes, and gratuities

Roundtrip airport transfers

Roundtrip shuttles to nearby Sandals Ochi

Roundtrip transfers to Sandals Golf Club

Wifi in the room and all common areas

Free wedding for stays of 3 nights or longer

There is so much luxury included with your vacation at Sandals Resorts:

5-star global dining

Unlimited premium dining

Top-shelf liquor

Luxury accommodations

Round-trip airport transfers

All tips, gratuities, hotel taxes

Unlimited water sports

Scuba diving

Unlimited land sports

Exchange privileges (if another resort is nearby, there is transportation to/from to try the other based on the resort you are staying at)

Highlights at Sandals Royal Plantation

Upton Estate Golf & Country Club: 18-hole golf course

Beach Valet Service

Exchange privileges at Sandals Ochi: Stay at 1, Play at 2

Premium liquor served at 3 bars (always included)

5 world-class restaurants (always included)

English Style afternoon tea

All-Butler All-Oceanview Boutique resort

Personal Butler Elite Service


Rooms

All rooms and suites include air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a king-size bed, a hair dryer, a telephone, an iron, an ironing board, a private bath and shower, a safe deposit box, iPod docking stations, cable TV, and a coffee maker

There are 11 different room categories at this resort, but all rooms will have ocean views with butler service:

Regent Oceanfront Butler Suite

 Viceroy Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Suite

Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suite

Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite

Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite

Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite

Grand Duchess Oceanfront Verandah Butler Suite

Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite

 Imperial Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite

Governor General Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite

Villa Plantana

There are 5 gourmet dining restaurants on the property at Sandals Royal Plantation. You will find all different types of cuisine including:

French

Caribbean

Seaside Grill

Afternoon Tea

British Pub

Looking for great activities during your vacation? You’ll find a variety of activities to choose from:

Land Sports & Beach Activities: Day and night tennis, board games, and pool tables

Water Sports: kayaks, windsurfing, Hobie cats, snorkeling, paddleboards, Aqua Trikes, Glass Bottom boats, daily scuba diving for certified divers (Discover Scuba Diving for beginners and international dive certification available at an additional cost)

Fitness Center: Aerobic classes, aqua-fit classes, treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, stairclimbers, free weights, and universal weights

Spa: Visit the exclusive Red Lane Spa that offers treatment rooms, a fitness center, a beauty salon, a Yoga-Pilates studio, a steam room, plunge pools, and intimate relaxation areas in secluded gardens

Sandals Golf & Country Club: Golf along an emerald fairway overlooking the sea at Sandals Golf & Country Club, where green fees are included. You can also enjoy a driving range with a chipping and putting green, and complimentary transportation to and from the course.

Did you know you can receive a free honeymoon package when you stay at a Sandals resort? Besides the inclusions you can expect from a Sandals vacation, honeymooners get a chilled bottle of sparkling wine, a special turndown service on the first evening, and a decadent breakfast in bed one morning of your choice. Private candlelight dinners, the 5 Senses of Love Experience, and other options are available for special occasions or celebrations for an additional cost.

If you plan to visit Sandals Royal Plantation, you will also have exchange privileges to visit Sandals Ochi Resort. This resort is much larger than Sandals Royal Plantation and has great restaurants and nightly entertainment. This is a great resort to visit if you’re looking to experience other Sandals resorts nearby as well. Only Sandals gives you two vacations in one in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, with their exclusive Stay at One Play at 2 Program. Your dining options expand to 21 restaurants. Round-trip transportation is included between resorts. Read all about my experience at Sandals Ochi here.

Overall Review

I love this boutique-style resort! It’s much smaller than other Sandals resorts, but I really like that. This may not be for everyone since entertainment is limited and it’s a very quiet resort, but this could be the resort for you! You do have the option to stay here and also visit Sandals Ochi, so that way you can get the nightly entertainment but still have the smaller style resort that you may want. Having butler service regardless of room category is another great perk when staying here.

Ready to book your next vacation to a Sandals resort? I would love to help! Reach out to me for a free no-obligation quote and let me help you find the right Sandals resort as well as room category that is best for you!

Love and Travel Dust,

Molly