Sandals Royal Caribbean is an adult-only all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is among the seven Sandals resorts in Jamaica and has a laidback vibe, an expensive personal island, overwater bungalows, and entry to close by Sandals Montego Bay.
We love the smaller, extra peaceable really feel, the enjoyable personal island, the meals right here, and the truth that Sandals Royal Caribbean is simply 10 minutes from the airport. You possibly can generally hear aircraft noise through the day, but it surely’s not as loud as at Sandals Montego Bay and also you get used to it.
There are 9 eating places and 5 bars onsite at Sandals Royal Caribbean. You may as well go to the 12 eating places and 6 bars at Sandals Montego Bay—a free shuttle runs repeatedly between the 2 resorts. Our high eating places suggestions are Royal Thai, on the personal island; Bombay Membership for Indian meals; the Mariner; the Jerk Shack; Spices; and Bella Napoli.
At Sandals Montego Bay we advocate Oleander, which serves Caribbean meals sharing-style, Soy Sushi, and Tokyo Jo’s for Asian.
The personal island is a extremely nice amenity right here, with two beautiful seashores (one is clothes optionally available), a pool with a swim-up bar, the Thai restaurant, and the Jerk Shack. You get forwards and backwards by using in a dragon boat.
The seaside on the principal resort is good too, with white sand and calm, clear water. There are some extra quiet spots in addition to a vigorous space that includes the complimentary watersports, which embrace snorkeling, paddleboarding, Hobie Cat crusing, windsurfing, and kayaking. There are many seaside chairs obtainable.
Scuba diving can be included right here for licensed divers. There are 8 swimming pools and 6 whirlpools, with a variety of vibes and settings.
Land actions embrace tennis, seaside volleyball, and entry to a health middle. There’s a spa onsite (companies value additional) in addition to the choice to e book offsite excursions (additionally additional). Each day and nightly leisure consists of DJs and actions on the principal pool, theme nights, reside exhibits, seaside bonfires, and extra.
You may as well head to Sandals Montego Bay for extra actions and a extra vigorous ambiance.
There’s a variety of lodging to select from at Sandals Royal Caribbean. Current renovations upgraded many rooms and added some, together with the Beachfront Membership Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tubs, Beachfront Butler Suites with Non-public Swimming pools, and Beachfront One-BedroomSkypool Butler Suites with rooftop terraces.
The Skypool suites are a few of our favourite room varieties at Sandals resorts—they provide stunning views and privateness, and also you may discover it arduous to go away the room! The Beachfront Honeymoon One-Bed room Walkout Butler Suites additionally supply direct seaside entry and patio Tranquility Soaking Tubs for 2.
The room we stayed in on our first go to was a Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Junior Suite. It had been refreshed and we favored it, particularly the outsized outside soaking tub. This space is farther from the seaside and quiet, and likewise options swim-up suites alongside the lagoon pool. Nonetheless, because it was a luxurious degree room it didn’t have room service. (For that you might want to e book a membership or butler room).
On our most up-to-date go to we stayed in a Royal Beachfront Butler Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub, which had wonderful views and was actually comfy. We beloved the non-public butler service that it comes with.
Probably the most iconic rooms listed here are the overwater bungalows, that are positioned on the personal island alongside a walkway over the Caribbean. There are two varieties, one with personal infinity swimming pools and one with out, however they’re each fairly cool. Inside there’s a glass ground insert so you may see into the water, and outdoors is a big deck with loungers, overwater hammocks, and entry to the water. They arrive with private butler service, 24-hour inroom eating, and personal water taxi service to the principle resort. Nonetheless, they’re very costly and e book out far upfront. They’re additionally at the moment being renovated and can reopen by December 2025.
When you’re searching for a quieter Sandals resort that’s near the airport and provides stunning seashores and nice meals, Sandals Royal Caribbean could also be excellent for you!
