Sandals Royal Plantation Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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Villa Plantana
Villa Plantana
Royal Cafe and Grill
Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Regent Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Villa Plantana
Villa Plantana
Royal Cafe and Grill
Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suite
Regent Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite
Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite

The hotel

The most exquisite all-Butler resort to ever call the Caribbean home, Sandals Royal Plantation quite simply redefines luxurious island escapism. Sitting on a bluff overlooking not one, but two silky sand twin-cove beaches, the intoxicating sanctuary grants each of its 74 sumptuous suites heart-stopping views of the ocean and exclusive Butler Service. Bask blissfully on glorious golden-sand coves, where you can spend countless hours soaking in the sunshine and sipping on 'mangosas' delivered by unobtrusive Beach Butlers, or unwind with a relaxing treatment in the exclusive Red Lane® Spa.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment

Where is it

Situated just outside Ocho Rios, on the northern coast of Jamaica. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hotel information

74 suites, all with ocean views and Sandals Butler Service. All suites have French balconies, custom-made mahogany furniture, air-conditioning, plush robes, iron and board, hair dryer, 32" cable TV, in-suite bar, complimentary WiFi access, CD player, 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Marquis Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the East Wing, and are spacious rooms with living space.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

Regent Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing in an oceanfront setting. Each room has a marble bath tub and a living space.

Viceroy Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the East Wing and are open-partition rooms separating the living space and bedroom, and feature a marble bath tub.

Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing and feature a dining space and marble-laden bathroom.

Royal Monarch Oceanfront Butler Suites are located in the West Wing, and are larger open-partition plan rooms, separating the living space and the bedroom. Each room has a marble bath tub.

Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suites are larger suites and are located in the East Wing. These rooms are open-partition plan rooms, featuring bathroom with Roman soaking tub and separate walk-in shower.

Grand Duchess Oceanfront Verandah Butler Suites are located in the West Wing and feature a large, spectacular verandah overlooking the ocean. The bathroom features Roman soaking tub and separate walk-in shower.

Royal Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suites overlook the resort's East Beach. These suites feature a luxurious marble bathroom with large Roman tub and separate walk-in shower.

Imperial Oceanfront One Bedroom Butler Suites are located atop the resort's beachfront West Wing. These suites feature two walkout balconies, a separate living area, and bathroom with walk-in shower and Roman soaking tub.

Governor General Oceanfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites are located on the top floor of the beachfront West Wing. These suites feature a spacious living and dining area, separate from the grand master bedroom, bathroom with a walk-in shower and Roman soaking tub, and two balconies.

Villa Plantana is a unique expansive villa comprising of 1-, 2- or 3-bedrooms complete with its own swimming pool. Set above the resort's quiet East Beach, the villa boasts it's own separate driveway and stone walkway, expansive living and dining areas, bedrooms with their own patios, and a private pool exclusive to the villa guests.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service. You will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 5 dining options: Le Papillon, Jamaica’s finest French restaurant with the most exotic choice of seafood and meat dishes prepared by award wining chefs. The Terrace, fine à la carte dining under the stars with authentic Caribbean and Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Royal Grill offers hearty and light favourites with a Caribbean flair in a beachside setting. The Wobbly Peacock Pub, British-style pub serving pub fare menu. 2 full service bars serving premium brand drinks. C Bar*, the only caviar and Champagne bar in Jamaica, serving the finest Osetra caviar along with exclusive Champagne. Tea Terrace serving daily afternoon tea with an assortment of scones and delicious pastries. Royal Beach Butler Service that brings full food and beverages right to your beach chair.

Nightly entertainment with live music band, piano melodies and cocktail parties. Jewellery making classes. Cocktail master classes.

2 freshwater swimming pools, 1 outdoor Jacuzzi and 1 freshwater plunge pool. Red Lane® Spa*. Pool table, board games, day and night tennis (2 courts), tennis pro available*. Aquatrikes, glass-bottom boat, kayaks, windsurfing, paddle boards, Hobie cats and snorkelling. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers). Complimentary green fees and transfers to Sandals Golf & Country Club for all Sandals guests (caddies mandatory*).

Laundry/dry cleaning service*. SnapShots photo shop*. Gift shop. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas with unrestricted number of connected devices.

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome Hotel, staff and resort!

Aug 27, 2025 Ianrachdubai Chelmsford, United Kingdom

From start to finish everything about this hotel was fantastic! The resort, the staff, the food, cleanliness, rooms, service, choice of drinks, facilities and location were all absolutely brilliant! The entire team of staff were always friendly, helpful and couldn't do enough for you. The butlers worked tirelessly to make our stay even more… Read more
From start to finish everything about this hotel was fantastic! The resort, the staff, the food, cleanliness, rooms, service, choice of drinks, facilities and location were all absolutely brilliant! The entire team of staff were always friendly, helpful and couldn't do enough for you. The butlers worked tirelessly to make our stay even more memorable! If you can find fault with this resort and the staff you're just nit picking and probably one of life's miserable people who moan at every opportunity! So don't do it! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our favourite Sandals

Aug 24, 2025 Tom L

Two weeks at Sandals Royal Plantation (SRP) and it’s been amazing. This place is definitely our favourite Sandals. It’s small, intimate, and the service is so personal. Gorgeous layout (if you don’t mind a few steps), amazing food, and easy access to Dunn’s River and Ochi. Plus, we met some incredible staff and guests who made the experience even… Read more
Two weeks at Sandals Royal Plantation (SRP) and it’s been amazing. This place is definitely our favourite Sandals. It’s small, intimate, and the service is so personal. Gorgeous layout (if you don’t mind a few steps), amazing food, and easy access to Dunn’s River and Ochi. Plus, we met some incredible staff and guests who made the experience even better. Our butlers, Gladstone and Sherril, were great, sorted us out with all the things we needed and nothing seemed too much trouble (although we don’t ask for much!) Beach butlers Trevado and Daniello are amazing and have a second sense for exactly the drink you need without asking! The breakfast and lunch team of Stephnie, Stacey-Ann, Sherika and Vanya were lovely everyday. We had great service at the bar from Garnet and Junior, supported brilliantly by Tressell. And at our final meal at Le Papillon, our server Chevon was a ray of sunshine! Whilst SRP has a low key vibe, we had one of the best nights we’ve ever had in the Caribbean (and one of the worst mornings after!) Lots of dancing and singing with new friends, with GM Omar tearing up the dance floor all night. Will miss Omar and Marvin’s daily rounds with the boozy popsicles! We have not yet returned to a resort but in a first for us, we are booked to come back next year. Counting down the days already! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Back home in paradise!

Aug 21, 2025 Becla Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Our 3rd trip ‘home’ and it didn’t disappoint! So much to say about this beautiful resort that I don’t know where to start! The grounds, the accommodation, the staff - all are exceptional. We stayed in a royal monarch room and although we didn’t get the floor we requested we were happy with our room. All the rooms we’ve stayed in so far have… Read more
Our 3rd trip ‘home’ and it didn’t disappoint! So much to say about this beautiful resort that I don’t know where to start! The grounds, the accommodation, the staff - all are exceptional. We stayed in a royal monarch room and although we didn’t get the floor we requested we were happy with our room. All the rooms we’ve stayed in so far have been lovely. They have recently had a little facelift too which is nice but kept the traditional Caribbean style which we love about Royal Plantation. Our housekeepers kept our room beautifully clean and our bed was turn-downed every night. We had Alrick and Adrian aka Biggs again for butlers as requested and they were again fabulous, nothing was too much trouble. The staff is really what puts this property above and beyond, to mention a few - Sherika and Stephanie at breakfast who really looked after us also Vanya with her conversation and smile. The beach butler’s Daniello and Trevardo who made sure you always had a cool drink! Those mango Daiquiris were delicious! And the always smiling Garnet in the wobbly peacock who when they didn’t have any st Germain liqueur for a Hugo spritz he made me a delicious alternative drink which we named the Becci Spritz haha! It was sooo good! Also Junior and Tressel ( sp could be wrong! ) always looking after us. Another mention was the chef Leroy - he cooked the best steak down at The Grill one night, omg it was better than what we had in the French restaurant! It was lovely to see the fabulous GM Omar again, still bossing it as GM still remembering every guests name wow! Also Marvin and Wayne doing great jobs. Food was all pretty good, service a little slow at times in the French restaurant, maybe under staffed. But didn’t affect our enjoyment of the meal. I do think maybe a rotation each week on menus could be good as if staying for longer than a week menus can feel a bit limited. The same with the entertainment, I do think that this is one area that needs to be addressed at RP - it’s very limited and predictable. Yes I know you can go other to Ochi etc to the rabbit hole but RP is beautiful and honestly we would rather have better entertainment there than have to go to Ochi. The entertainment staff seems to have lost a bit of their sparkle and feels like they are going through the motions a little. We did the blue mountain biking and hiking trip which really enjoyed but it’s a long day and drive so just be prepared and we were also lucky enough to be there for a turtle release! A bucket list experience for sure ! We have rebooked for 2027 and I’m missing my morning mimosa and that beautiful view already! Oh talking of views my other moan why do the catamarans have to be moored up in front of the hotel?! It really ruins the view when sitting on the beach or dock and especially at sunset just a little gripe. We used club Kingston on both arrival and departure and it’s a must in my opinion. Transfers were smooth and pretty quick despite the distance to hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another wonderful stay at Sandals Royal Plantation

Aug 18, 2025 Wander58805964955 Lincoln, United Kingdom

Wonderful visit to Sandals RP. Made to feel welcome and at home the moment we stepped out of the transfer taxi. All the team from GM Omar and Customer Services Director Marvin to the lovely interns in the restaurant’s and working around the pool were committed to ensuring everyone had a truly memorable holiday. A huge thank you to everyone for… Read more
Wonderful visit to Sandals RP. Made to feel welcome and at home the moment we stepped out of the transfer taxi. All the team from GM Omar and Customer Services Director Marvin to the lovely interns in the restaurant’s and working around the pool were committed to ensuring everyone had a truly memorable holiday. A huge thank you to everyone for a wonderful time. Marvin and Bebeto were once again outstanding and provided a service second to none. A special mention to Stephanie and Sherika and all the ladies in the Terrace who provided the perfect start to everyday. Also to Garnet and Tresell in the Wobbly Peacock who ensured our glades were never dry and mixed some devilish cocktails, the Martini night was one to remember, or so I’m told 😵‍💫😵‍💫 The food in all the Restaurants was top class and the service and atmosphere were superb, the speciality nights on the terrace were lovely and the evening entertainment was great. Sadly 😥, I cannot remember the names of the beach butlers, but they work so hard to keep everyone fed and watered and demonstrate amazing skill as the balance drinks and plates as they move around the resort. A huge thank you to everyone we cannot wait to return next year Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It's not the building, it's the people!

Aug 13, 2025 Brian S Tallahassee, Florida

It's not the building, views, or even the food that keep us coming back. We just completed our sixth stay here over the past 15 years and some of the same employees are still there. Getting to know the staff is truly the best part. The managers, Omar and Marvin, are running this place as if it was their own home. Always checking on guests by name,… Read more
It's not the building, views, or even the food that keep us coming back. We just completed our sixth stay here over the past 15 years and some of the same employees are still there. Getting to know the staff is truly the best part. The managers, Omar and Marvin, are running this place as if it was their own home. Always checking on guests by name, checking the food, and really caring about the experience. You will certainly find prettier rooms with fancy bathrooms all over the Caribbean, but you'll never find better hospitality and personalized service. If you want anything all, just ask. They'll do it! Special lunch? Unique drink? Just ask! They even provided coffee beans in my room so I could grind my own coffee. Those little touches make all the difference in the world. Read less