
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island, Jamaica
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Located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this resort features classical Georgian architecture, rich mahogany paneling and manicured grounds that welcome you to a place reminiscent of the grandest British manor houses.
Overview
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort transports you to a timeless experience of impeccable service, genteel manners and effortless sophistication, all set against the vivid aquamarine majesty of the Caribbean Sea. And, when you're ready to venture even further afield, our offshore island awaits, burgeoning with the exotic allure of the orient.
The moment you step through the impressive portals of Sandals Royal Caribbean’s Georgian-style Great House, you know that you have entered a long-forgotten era of gentility, elegance and old-world, British Colonial splendour. Feel all your modern-day cares dissolve as you experience the rich mahogany woods, scintillating chandeliers, soaring colonnades and sumptuous, impeccable service that declare this place to be a throwback to an age of remarkable luxury and unimaginable romance
Just offshore, in the impossibly aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, lies a gorgeous private island that gives you, in essence, two resorts for the price of one. This exotic Eden has something to enrapture even the most demanding tastes—ultra-secluded sunbathing areas, an inviting pool with swim-up bar, plus an authentic Thai restaurant with delectable dishes that whet more than just your appetite. So climb aboard the Dragon Boat and be ferried to your own private kingdom—a place where fantasies are meant to come true.
Set back from main coast road on the outskirts of Montego Bay, close to the airport.
10 minutes from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Accommodation
Whether you prefer to stay closer to the water's edge or tucked into vibrant tropical gardens, our accommodation selection gives you several different categories to choose from. Each is beyond any standard with private balconies or patios. Some are set directly on the beach, others let you swim-up to your patio from a flowing river and include personal butlers. All are Luxury All Inclusive.
Butler Suites & Rooms
The top-tier category includes the unique Swim-up Suites that allow you to swim-up to your private patio from a flowing river. Seven Butler categories are among the most creatively designed suites in the Caribbean and include every luxury along with the services of a personal butler 24/7. They have large bedrooms, some feature separate living rooms, and all overlook the most alluring pool & garden or ocean views.
Grande Romeo & Juliet Honeymoon Swim-up One Bedroom Crystal Lagoon (1B)
Magnificent one bedroom suites offer zero-entry access to a crystal lagoon. Suites offer an expansive living room complete with 42" plasma TV, separate bedroom with 37" plasma TV, fine mahogany furnishings, tiled floors, whirlpool bath and walk-in shower. Suites feature an oversized patio leading directly into the crystal lagoon. Suites are located on the 1st floor of the Clarence Block.
- Room View: Crystal Lagoon
Grande Romeo & Juliet Honeymoon Penthouse Oceanview One Bedroom Crystal Lagoon Suite (PH)
Magnificent one bedroom suites offer an expansive living room complete with 42" plasma TV, separate bedroom with 37" plasma TV, fine mahogany furnishings, tiled floors, whirlpool bath and walk-in shower. Suites feature an oversized balcony overlooking the crystal lagoon and beautiful ocean views. Suites are located on the 3rd floor of the Clarence Block.
- Room View: Crystal Lagoon and Ocean
Grande Romeo & Juliet Honeymoon Pvt. Stairway One Bedroom Crystal Lagoon Suite (PS)
Magnificent one bedroom suites offer an expansive living room complete with 42" plasma TV, separate bedroom with 37" plasma TV, fine mahogany furnishings, tiled floors, whirlpool bath and walk-in shower. Suites feature an oversized balcony overlooking the crystal lagoon and a private stairway entrance leading down to the crystal lagoon. Suites are located on the 2nd floor of the Clarence Block.
- Room View: Crystal Lagoon
Royal Honeymoon Oceanview Crystal Lagoon Suite Extraordinaire (OR)
These wonderful suites feature a balcony that overlooks the resort's crystal lagoon. Relax on the balcony and access the crystal lagoon when you're ready to dip your toes into the soothing waterway under the warm Caribbean sun. Indoors, the suites feature a four-poster mahogany bed, a bathroom graced with marble and hand-cut mosaic tile accents, a whirlpool, and flat screen televisions. These rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the Buckingham Block and have stunning oceanviews.
- Room View: Crystal Lagoon
Royal Honeymoon Walkout Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Suite Extraordinaire (WS)
Some of these wonderful suites feature a secluded patio surrounded by lush Caribbean vegetation that opens onto the resort's crystal lagoon where lovers can dip their toes into the soothing waterway. Indoors, the suites feature the ultimate in luxury, with a four-poster mahogany bed. The marvellous bathroom is graced with marble and hand-cut mosaic tile accents, plus a whirlpool, his and her vanities, and view the rest of the world via flat screen televisions. Rooms are located on the first floor of the St. James and Buckingham Block.
- Room View: Gardens and Crystal Lagoon
Royal Honeymoon Crystal Lagoon Suite Extraordinaire (GR)
These wonderful suites are located on the second floor and feature a balcony that overlooks the resort's crystal lagoon. Indoors, the suites feature the ultimate in luxury, showcasing a mahogany four-poster bed, an amazing bathroom with marble and hand-cut mosaic tile accents, a whirlpool, his and her vanities, and view the rest of the world via flat screen televisions.
- Room View: Crystal Lagoon and Garden
Royal Beachfront Suite (RS)
Elegant suites on the first and second floors of the Balmoral Building... a location that reminds our guests as to why they've come to the Caribbean. The suites feature a king bed with a marble bathroom adjacent to the intimate living area. All Royal Suites have either a patio or large balcony.
- Room View: Ocean, Beach and/or East Pool
Concierge Suites & Rooms
Concierge Level Suites include everything in our Luxury room category plus custom mahogany furnishings including four-poster king-size bed, in-room bar, his & her robes and 24-hour room service. Our Suite Concierge staff is assigned to handle special guest requests.
Royal Honeymoon Luxury Beachfront Concierge Room (HB)
Tucked away in a lush tropical oasis, these romantic rooms are appointed with hand-carved mahogany four-poster beds and lavish Jacuzzi tubs with a panoramic view of the ocean. All rooms have either a patio or balcony, and they are located on the first through third floors of the calm and traditional Kensington Building, with its quiet East Pool area.
- Room View: Ocean, Beach and/or East Pool
Honeymoon Concierge Beachfront Walkout Room (WB)
Located on the first floor of the Windsor & Balmoral Blocks. Well-appointed rooms with mahogany furnishings and a four poster king-size bed. Rooms are located on the beach and have views of the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and include "suite concierge service"
- Room View: Beach
Luxury Rooms
The Deluxe, Premium and Grande Luxe rooms offer garden, pool and beachfront ocean views. There are six Luxury categories featuring a variety of floor plans. Impressive amenity inclusions range from king-size beds and private baths and showers to hair dryers, coffee makers, clock radios and cable TV.
Royal Grande Luxe Beachfront Room (GB)
Well appointed rooms situated on the beach, with a beautiful view of the crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea. All rooms have either a balcony or patio, and they are located on the first and second floors of the Balmoral and Sandringham blocks.
- Room View: View of beach and ocean
Royal Grande Luxe Semi-private pool view (RG)
Large room offering exclusive mahogany furnishings. Expansive bathroom with his and her vanities and Jacuzzi tub. All rooms have a large patio or balcony and a view of the secluded south pool. Located on the first and second floor of the Caernarvon block.
- Room View: Pool view manicured lawns & garden
Royal Grande Luxe (GL)
Large rooms set back from the beach offering mahogany furnishings. Located in the Glamis building, all of which are fronted by manicured lawns and gardens. There is a short walk to the beach. All rooms have a large patio or balcony.
- Room View: Manicured lawns & garden
Royal Premium (PR)
Rooms with rich hardwood furniture, offering variety of views from lush and exotic gardens to pool. Most rooms located in the two-story Arundel Building and a few in the Edinburgh Building.
- Room View: Arundel: South Pool. Edinburgh: Gardens
Royal Deluxe (DL)
Large rooms reflecting a tropical Jamaican decor with a sitting area within the room. Set above the Porte Cochere and lobby, offering limited views.
- Room View: Partial garden view
Facilities
Personal Butler Service
The top-level suites all feature the intuitive services of your very own personal butler who'll pamper you in extraordinary ways throughout your stay. From unpacking and packing your luggage... attending to your wardrobe... drawing a rose-scented bath... a Sandals suite with your own personal butler is the ultimate indulgence available only at Sandals
Suite Concierge Service
Some rooms and all suites include Suite Concierge service to pamper you with VIP check-in, special luggage handling, tour arrangements and more.
Room Service
Some rooms and all suites include room service as part of the all-inclusive package. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks are available.
Be served breakfast in bed, in every room category.
Wi-Fi Coverage and Internet Access
Most public areas of this hotel, and many of the rooms, have Wi-Fi coverage for your convenience. All guest rooms are also wired for Internet access via the in-room Ethernet jack.
Instant access to the Internet may be obtained by simply connecting to the network and charging the service to your room.
Also available
- Money Exchange Bureau
- Gift Shop
- Dry Cleaning
- Car Rental
- Duty Free Shopping
Restaurants & Bars
Sample fare fit for a king and queen. Choose from a stunning array of 14 gourmet dining establishments (6 onsite, and 10 at neighbouring Sandals). Partake of delicacies designed to tempt your palate and tantalise your senses, with expertly prepared cuisines from around the world. Be served breakfast in bed, in every room category, with our complements. Or indulge in the age-old and very tasty British ritual of afternoon high tea. Whatever your tastes, Sandals Royal Caribbean is sure to satisfy.
4 bars serving unlimited drinks, cocktails, and top-shelf liquor
7 additional restaurants at 2 nearby Sandals Resorts - transfers are included
Royal Thai
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience that begins with a sea voyage (a very short one) from the mainland to our offshore island, where you'll take your seats at our dramatic restaurant that serves up succulent Thai dishes for your culinary pleasure. Feed one another with ambrosial morsels, said to have special sensual properties, under a distinctive Thai-style roof, with only the sound of surf and the heightened beating of your hearts to accompany your meal.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are Required
The Regency Suite & Deck
Dark-wood floors, polished to a high sheen, pleasing gold-painted walls and royal purple ceilings, the piano's gentle lilt and the remarkable sweep of arched French doors all opening out onto a terrace directly over the sea-impressive and ornate, like a grand ballroom of yesteryear, this dining room offers international fare to satiate your appetite for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Dress code: Resort Evening Attire
- Reservations are not Required
Cricketers Pub
Serves authentic Pub dishes.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
- Non-Smoking
Le Jardinier
Incredibly romantic, this intimate restaurant curves between white columns and planters filled with lush greenery. Overhead your only ceiling is a thick canopy of vines laden with gorgeous pink and white bougainvillaea blossoms. Feast on freshly prepared Mediterranean cuisine, grilled before your eyes in the salmon-pink-tiled open kitchen, as you murmur in hushed tones to your beloved.
- Dress code: Resort Evening Attire
- Reservations are Required
The Pavilion Restaurant
Under the dark island sky filled with hundreds of glistening stars, take your seat and prepare for a new taste sensation as you try Jamaican specialties that will have your mouth watering and your palate tingling
- Dress code: Resort Evening Attire
- Reservations are not Required
The Beach Grill
Whenever you're in the mood for French fries, burgers and all of the fun comfort food you're absolutely craving, head on down to the beachside grill, located directly on the sand, and dig in.
- Dress code: No Dress Code
- Reservations are not Required
Features
In The Water (Included)
- Canoes/Kayaks Sailboats Hobie Cats
- Snorkelling
- Windsurfing
- Scuba-diving - Sandals features the Caribbean's most comprehensive all-inclusive scuba diving program. Non-certified guests can take a quick resort course and experience the Caribbean from a whole new angle
- 4 Pools, 5 Whirlpools
- 2 Swim-up Pool Bars
On Land (Included)
- Table Tennis Day/Night Tennis
- Beach Volleyball
- Shuffleboards
- Fitness Centre
- Billiards
- Basketball
- Board Games
The Spa at Sandals Royal Caribbean (Optional)
Sandals Royal Caribbean's spa* features European style and offers massage rooms, facial rooms, and additional rooms for body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy and couples massage. Relax, unwind and pamper yourself. Step into the calm haven of a Red Lane® Spa, with its rich marbles and deep red mahogany, and you can leave every care behind.
Spa treatments and services are additional
Nightly Entertainment & Themes (Included)
- Night Club
- Live Bands
- Live Shows
- Talent Shows
- Piano Bar
- Reggae Night
- Formal Night
- Carnival Party
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