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Reviews of Sandals Royal Plantation - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only

5 out of 5
Sandals Royal Plantation - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria T

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time! Chase and Neil were incredible. The resort is quiet and the French restaurant out of this world. Make sure to make your reservation at least a day before. If you want a soufflé for dessert you need to make sure to let your butler know 24 hours a head of time. Trust me the vanilla or chocolate soufflé is worth it. And the chef brings it out to the table. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from HP on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

6/10 Okay

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from HP on 3 Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Donna R

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
staff was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from HP on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a resort to go to reconnect or enjoy the company of your spouse. You will meet other couples while on the resort during you stay too. If you want to relax and unwind this is the resort to go to. This is not a resort for young couple who want to party all night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from HP on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The butler service is impeccable, they really pamper and cater to all your needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from HP on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Lance, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from HP on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked being able to use the other sandals properties, service and the food. Jamaican air conditioning is not to the same standard as in the USA. The sandals fishing excursion was terrible. They only wanted to collect our money and didn’t care if we caught fish, had a good time or where safe. Stay away from the fishing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from HP on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quiet and serene surroundings.The service was excellent and everyone from the bar tender ,servers ,entertainment,transportation and butlers were amazing. The resort is beautiful but what makes the experience outstanding were the people who work tirelessly at the resort to make you feel welcomed . We will surely be back at Sandals Plantation resort again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from HP on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

6/10 Okay

Raimundo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is nice and in a secluded area. Most days we had the beach to ourselves and was able to find beach chairs without a problem. Its peaceful and relaxing by day, but by the time night time came around, it was far from peaceful. Between the noisy AC, the fan, and the orchestra of crickets that can heard throughout the entire property..most nights it took us a while to fall asleep. The rooms are outdated and the property only has 3 restaurants. Two of them require reservations for dinner which made no sense considering that the hotel was empty. The French restaurant had a nice ambiance and the service is great. Again, menu is limited. Breakfast is repetitive, it's the same thing on the menu everyday. In my opinion, the butler service is overrated. There is a lot of things I could have done myself without having to go through my butler. At most we saw our butler once a day. I did observe that a lot of other guest had their butlers around more often and constantly came to check up on them more frequently than us. Not sure why. The website mentions there is entertainment, themed nights, and a variety of water activities but all these things are at the property next door. If you are looking for something low-key this is the place for you but if you want something more lively and fun, keep searching.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from HP on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort has a sense of intimacy as it is nestled in a quiet corner with scenery to die for. It only has 74 ocean view suites as opposed to the 500 in Ochi, which allows the staff to be more interactive and personal with you. This resort had guests of different age ranges, but in my opinion is suited for individuals who are looking to relax with their significant other rather than party We opted for the butler suite with an ocean view and was blown away by the service we received by our butler Duwainey. Our Anniversary trip was amazing Will Definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from HP on 1 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive to create the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from HP on 8 Mar 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

2/10 Terrible

Tulan H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only one thing good about the property were the staff and people who were working except for 1 of the 2 butlers that were assigned to us . The worst part is this is all inclusive and they say they have 5 Rest and some 15 rest next door at Sandal Ochi. More like Plantation only has 2 real rest in first place. There is absolutely no veg food in all the rest combined except for one Plant based dish. the food was horrible and even after checking in before we went i have let them know about my wife being vegetarian and it her being 40th birthday celebration. They didnt do anything to accommodate her Veg needs let alone doing special for the occasion. Let me put it that way that they did not know how to make grilled cheese. They gave us 2 piece of toast with a slice of cheese . Our butler who was present with us for 4 of 5 days was very arrogant and didnt fulfill any of our request nor would make reservations for us for any of the rest while we were there. 3 our of the 5 nights we had to eat out in the town it was such bad situation. Getting food at Sandals was itself a problem The rooms and other area as you would see are really dated and old. The toilet flush are not strong and work properly, the sink was clogging up and the towel hanger near the sink were coming of the wall. The room TV entertainment was horrible and not working at all. Box TV like quality. They keep saying they are renovating and working on making it better but i did not see any renovations.
Response from HP on 5 Jan 2023
Our deepest and most sincere apologies for your experience during your stay. We at Sandals, strive in creating the best experience for our guests and find this unacceptable. Please know we will work hard to fix the issues presented to you during your stay. If you need further assistance, please contact us at customersupport@sandals.com. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most amazing vacation, the service was top notch, our butlers were so sweet and accommodating, the entire staff was welcoming and friendly. The rooms and views were lavish and we loved the privacy and quiet. Anyone looking to be pampered on the beach with gorgeous views, this is your place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon.Best regards

8/10 Good

Gordon Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only the butler (Bebeato and Marvin)service was excellent ,but all the staff were great .Couldn't have found a better place to celebrate our anniversary Resort does need to be updated .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was absolutely great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 9 Sept 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Lachelle Denise, Bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this vacation at Royals Plantation. Everyone was so welcoming. Would definitely be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Sara on 26 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon.Best regards

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff and service were great the bathrooms especially the tub/shower were very bad. even they showed us another room to change to and it wasn't any better
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall. Best regards

8/10 Good

Michael Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms a little old and dirty. Definitely need to close bathroom windows to outside as it is too hot in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 18 Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix any issues presented to you. We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay overall. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

sammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a friendly team of staff and due to its small size, the staff can sometimes recognize you. It has the added benefit of using all the amenties at Ocho Rios of Sandals literally next door which is much bigger, but less friendly. This resort is all butler service. There is a shuttle to go between two resorts and I have come to know that you can actually ask for shuttle outside the scheduled time which is not frequent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 13 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, milford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

HIMRAJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Hugo Perez on 21 Mar 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing vacation! Like a paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 3 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

8/10 Good

Douglas, Forest Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience overall
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 15 Dec 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

David William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and the butlers Richard & Dwayne were amazing. We absolutely loved our stay and the staff overall was amazing. The only improvements would be to the busses that travel to the sister sites are rarely on schedule, and because the busses are only every hour or more sometimes, missing a bus is a big deal. We were late for dinner a couple of times because the busses either left early or did not show up. Our butler(s) were able to get is in to dinner late, but going to events off sight at sandals ochi was a bit challanging. More frequent bus routes to and from the beach club or hill side would be a big bonus. Also, hving a way to see the event itinerary of the sister sites would be great as well. Our favorit spot was the rabit hole (speak easy) we went there every night for dancing and live music!! A
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 24 Nov 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back with us soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples Recharge
Higy reccomend this Sandals Resort. Shout out to Andre ohr Butler, Garnett aka Crocodile, DJ Chris aka Wire, Ash, Trudy with a K, Treyvardo the startender.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 3 Sept 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I immediately felt at home on the plantation. It was intimate and we all felt like family. And yet, there were many things to do and enjoy so we were not bored. The advantage of being able to go to the Ochi property for added dining and entertainment was certainly a plus. Relax as much as you want or book an excursion to stay really active. Everyone is so attentive and ready to assist you for all that you need on your stay at Royal Plantation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Kersandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 14 Jun 2021
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 14 Jun 2021
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelente experiencia , el lugar es unico y la atencion tambien volvere pronto.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 1 Jun 2021
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was the best. Very professional and outstanding attention. Restaurant and food excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Hugo Perez on 2 Mar 2021
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

8/10 Good

Angelo, Kelowna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was as advertised. Excellent food, service. Amazing staff. Only issue is distance from airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hugo Perez on 10 Jan 2020
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Hugo Perez on 3 Dec 2019
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! Please know we will work hard to fix the issues presented to you. We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of this resort was amazing. Couldn’t be happier
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Hugo Perez on 5 Aug 2019
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Hugo Perez on 25 Jul 2019
Good Day Thank you for your feedback! We strive in creating the best experience for our guests and are glad you have enjoyed your stay. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. Our butlers Audell and Chadworth were amazing. Our photographer Shannon was great. Some of the website pictures were a little deceiving as the beach is much smaller than I expected and the pool also. The pools seem to be a little old and needing upgrade. The great service made up for the few disappointments.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small. Quiet. Beautiful boutique hotel.
Cleon greatest beach butler! Neil and Chase awesome staff as well. Made it a special birthday for my husband. We had a great, relaxing time. This resort is small and quiet and we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort was amazing and the views were awsome. These are all butler suites so the added service was great to. Highly recommended to anyone with a special event or just looking to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spot
It was amazing stay. Everything from accommodations, food and service - outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

BM, ES

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon hotel / Anniversary trip
We came to the hotel for our anniversary 10 years ago and decided to celebrate our 10th anniversary there. This have change drastically.... use to have Excellent service, now it's ok. Food use to be amazing... now aside from the Pavillion food is ok. Drinks use to come as soon as you have finished, now they have one server for the whole Beach. They say you have 24 hour butlers... well they just do several reservations and that's it. Takes 2 days to get your fridge stock... it's another Sandal hotel. Not anymore a small luxury hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location but service still lacking
A return after 15 years and now part of Sandals. Room spacious and great view but bathrooms badly need updating. Food variable but main concern as often in Caribbean is the service from some staff which is inconsistent. Many still treat you as an inconvenience - e.g. Got reprimanded for walking on the sand after guy has raked it, transfer back to airport 35 mins late, butler highlighting the letter upon arrival saying the no tips policy had been removed for butlers. Others were warmer and more frienfly.

8/10 Good

Ashley, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beach
This was our first time trying an all inclusive. Generally we found the food fairly repetitive and basic which made us feel its just not worth the cost of going all inclusive. The cocktails on the beach were all very tasty and the thought of having as many as we liked brought to us was fun, but lacked the boozy kick that you look for in a cocktail (even when we asked for them to be strong). We also felt that because we went all inclusive, we weren't inclined to venture out and try some of the local restaurants - which is half the fun of travelling for us usually! The staff were friendly and helpful. Our butlers were lovely, however, we didn't really see the benefit beyond their assistance to book our place at some of the more popular restaurants. I can't help but feel the butler scheme is a bit of a marketing gimmick. However, it did seem other repeat customers really valued their relationships with their butlers, so perhaps its down to personal style and preference. The rooms, as others say were a bit tired and run down - especially the shower. The bed was very comfortable and we had a beautiful view of the ocean which made up for the room being dated. The beaches on the resort were stunning and the East beach really feels like your own private paradise. It was never too busy and you literally have a front row lounger on a stunning beach with lots of water sports at your disposal. It was a lovely holiday, I'm just not convinced it was worth the premium.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very relaxing stay. Service levels very high provided by a great team at the Royal Plantation. Plenty of choice for eating on site, a small but very nice beach. Not a party hotel.

6/10 Okay

Wilson's, okc

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not much butlering going on here for the price!
This property was our 10th Sandals stay and the 1st to this property. They have 2 very small beaches; one is smoking. Food is fantastic, the butler service is subpar. They just don't do anything for you here! You have to ask for anything that you want; no walks to dinner, no special flowers on your table, no funny towel art. The final night they set up some wild lights and music with champagne. It would have been great to have that effort throughout the week! The water here is very pretty but there is only 3 restaurants and 1 small swimming pool with hot tub. Note there is also many stairs down to the beach!

4/10 Poor

D, US

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, awesome room w/ view...but not 5-star!
For a 5-star all-inclusive, this resort has very limited food choices, that too for Jamaica. The only restaurant with reservations available was the buffet one (Terrace) and the food was okay. But, Buffet was obviously superb on Jamaica night. The French & Seafood ones were always reserved and the resort wasn't even fully occupied. We didn't spend $$$$ and go all this way to eat buffet and/or Dive-bar food. We were given options to reserve restaurants at the nearby Ocho Rios Sandals and guess what? That was full booked too. Plus the hassle of taking a transport (every 2 hours) to get there and back. We used the butler service ONLY for restaurant reservations & it was totally useless. Didn't buy into the hype one bit. Towards the end, the butler called us to make sure we were around & as a mere courtesy call. Very disappointed for a 5-star. If not for the spectacular views & water activities, this qualifies as a 3-star at best.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff,very accommodating, great atmosphere

10/10 Excellent

Brenda & Adrien, Humble, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very High Class Service
When we arrived we was greated by the hotel staff with a cooling towel and a glass of champagne. Our bags was taken to our suite, as our butler Hector introduced himself to us, and preceded to escort us around the beautiful property and then to our room. They treated us like royalty and the memories will forever be in our hearts.
Beautiful view from our balcony!
Anniversary night, our butler had the room decorated.
My wife, Brenda, Hector our butler, and myself Adrien on arrival at the resort.
View of Sandals Beach Ochi Rios Resort, next door to the Plantation from the glass bottom boat ride.

10/10 Excellent

Jung, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all inclusive resort
Everything about this resort was excellent. Royals Plantation is a bit more expensive but it's well worth it. You get to travel to all of the Sandals resorts via shuttle buses while the other guest can't come to the Royals Plantation. So you get the best of both worlds peace and quiet and the party scene of the Ochi Beach Sandals resorts. By the way if you stay at the Royals Plantations you can eat and drink at all of the Sandals resorts!