Sandals Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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The hotel

Built in an island style, the resort seems to blend in wonderfully with its environment. Situated on a long stretch of white sand beach you can spend endless hours indulging in water sports or simply lying back with a good book. For absolute privacy, choose one of the Beachfront Hideaway Butler Villas, set on a quiet stretch, just steps away from the white-sand beach. Enjoy five Star Global Gourmet™ dining options, and on top of those you can sample the eateries and facilities of the neighbouring Sandals resorts. With popular entertainment choices, including beach parties and cabaret nights, Sandals Montego Bay is one of Sandals' liveliest resorts, attracting a younger crowd.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

In Montego Bay, 90-minutes away from Ocho Rios and its world famous Dunn's River Falls. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 5 minutes (please note there is some aircraft noise).

Hotel information

272 rooms and suites. All have air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, coffee maker, mini-bar with soft drinks, wines and beers, safety deposit box, iron and board, amenity kit and hairdryer. All sleep maximum 2 adults and have 1 king-size bed. Caribbean Deluxe are located on the first floor of the Oleander building and ground floor of Cottage 8, with views of the pool and tropical gardens.

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

Honeymoon Hideaway Premium are located on the ground floor of Cottage 14 with views of the resort's gardens, ideally located just steps away from the beach.

Crystal Lagoon Honeymoon Oceanview Luxury Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are located in a prime location on the first and second floors of the Seagrapes building. These rooms have a spa-inspired bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower, and a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two on the balcony.

Beachfront Honeymoon Club Level Junior Suites are located on the upper floor of cottage 12, with views of the beach and ocean from the balcony. Some of these suites have a whirlpool tub and shower in one, and others have just a bath tub.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub have a spacious balcony complete with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, a bistro dining set and views of the pool and gardens, a separate living room, and a spa-style bathroom with large walk-in shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Honeymoon Walkout Club Level Junior Suites are located on the ground floor of Cottage 12, and have views of the beach and ocean from the large patio, and a whirlpool bath tub with shower. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Oceanfront Honeymoon Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are newly renovated rooms on the first floor of the Almonds building, with ocean views from the balcony, which boasts a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites also feature a spa-style bathroom with overhead rain shower. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Oceanfront Honeymoon Walkout Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but located on the ground floor with walkout access to the hotel grounds leading to the beach. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Oceanfront Penthouse Club Level Junior Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub are newly renovated suites located on the penthouse floor of the Almonds building, with ocean views from the balcony, which boasts a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites are open plan, and have a spa-style bathroom with a walk-in overhead rain shower. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Junior Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub overlook the beach, and feature wall-to-wall glass doors opening out to the balcony with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites also have a spa-style bathroom with an overhead rain shower. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Honeymoon Walkout Club Elite Junior Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above, but are located on the ground floor with direct walkout access to the beach. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Beachfront Oversized Butler Villa Suites are located directly on the beach, either on the upper level with balcony, or ground level with patio. These suites feature an open-plan living/bedroom design, and bathroom with marble bath. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Crystal Lagoon Swim-up Club Elite Luxury Room with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub have direct access to the resort's Crystal Lagoon pool from the patio, which also boasts a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Crystal Lagoon Honeymoon Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub feature glass doors opening up to a spacious balcony complete with a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites have a separate living room, and a spa-style bathroom with large walk-in shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Villa Suites are located directly on the beach, and feature bathroom with both a shower and a whirlpool, and a separate living room. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Royal Butler Villa Suites are located directly on the beach, either on the upper level with a balcony or ground level with a patio. These suites feature an expansive living area, and a marble bathroom with a Roman bath tub and separate walk-in shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquillity Soaking Tub overlook the beach from the balcony which boasts a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, and feature a separate living room, and a spa-style bathroom with overhead rain shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Honeymoon Walkout One Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located in the Palms building, just steps from the beach. These suites feature wall-to-wall glass doors opening out to a spacious patio with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, a separate living room, and a spa-style bathroom with overhead rain shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Oceanfront Swim-Up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are newly built suites which are located on the ground floor of the Almonds building, with direct access to the river pool. These suites feature a private patio complete with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, and a spa-style bathroom with overhead rain shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Honeymoon One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub feature spacious balcony with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, and a spa-style bathroom with large walk-in shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Millionaire One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub have balcony or patio with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, a spa-style bathroom with circular soaking tub and walk-in rain shower, and a separate living area. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Romeo & Juliet One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub are newly built suites, located directly on the beach. They feature a separate living room, a spa-style bathroom with a soaking tub for two and a walk-in overhead rain shower, and an extra large patio or balcony complete with Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Swim-up Millionaire One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are located just steps from the beach. These suites feature an expansive bedroom, separate living room, walk-in closet, patio with ocean views and Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, and a spa-style bathroom with circular soaking tub and walk-in rain shower. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Beachfront Swim-Up Honeymoon One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub are as above. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival,
  • Weekly hosted activities such as cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with luxury private airport transfers, 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 and access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities.

Five-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal - of course, all included! 12 dining options: Bayside (International), Oleander (Jamaican), Cucina Romana (Italian), Tokyo Jo's (Oriental), Stew Fish (authentic Jamaican and Caribbean seafood), The Mariner Seaside Grill (grilled specialities), Butch’s Steak & Seafood (steak and seafood), Soy (Asian cuisine), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), The Cricketer’s Pint (authentic British Pub), Dino's Pizzeria and The Jerk Shack (authentic Jamaican Jerk specialties). Weekly late night chocolate buffet. 6 bars including a piano bar and beach bar. 9 additional dining options at Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island (transfers included).

Nightly shows with live entertainment, piano bar, theme nights and cocktail parties.

7 swimming pools, 3 whirlpools. Red Lane® Spa (treatments*). Fitness centre, tennis, basketball, table tennis, shuffleboard and beach and pool volleyball. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others), Hobie Cats, water-skiing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, windsurfing, paddle boards, snorkelling and kayaking.

Complimentary airport transfers, both on arrival and departure. Exchange privileges with Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island for 9 additional dining options (transfers included). SnapShots photo shop*. Gift shop. Beautiful wedding chapel on the property. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories and public areas with unrestricted number of connected devices.

*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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating We absolutely loved it!!!

Jun 30, 2025 Morgan S

This was a trip for our honeymoon!! I am so happy we stayed at Mobay!! It had very lowkey vibes, but there were moments that felt like a party which was perfect. My husband and I are not the constant party type of people, but we do enjoy one every now and then. We booked a butler suite and our butlers Marvin and Steven were phenomenal!! We would… Read more
This was a trip for our honeymoon!! I am so happy we stayed at Mobay!! It had very lowkey vibes, but there were moments that felt like a party which was perfect. My husband and I are not the constant party type of people, but we do enjoy one every now and then. We booked a butler suite and our butlers Marvin and Steven were phenomenal!! We would come off the beach to a nice soaking tub with flowers and towel animals that I didn’t want to mess up. The beach was absolutely wonderful, and the staff are amazing at making sure you are good on drinks or if they could get you another. There were several times drinks would just be brought around for anyone who felt inclined to try a new drink. I will say the staff and sandals in general were absolutely phenomenal, however, we booked two excursions that would take us outside of the resort. First, we did Chukkas which offers a variety of things to do: ziplining, river tubing, bamboo rafting, etc. The ziplining was great, the staff were funny, and I would absolutely do it again, the river tubing was just okay. It wasn’t a long trip, you get a few rafting moments, but it is very much short lived and you can definitely get attacked by mosquitoes (so wear bug spray). The second excursion was the reggae catamaran with snorkeling. At first it was great!! We then made a stop to pick up 60+ people from another resort that was unexpected. More than half of these people did not participate in snorkeling (which is fine, but a waste of money imo) and once the included lunch was mentioned, these people took it upon themselves to indulge in the food and not leaving enough for the rest of the boat (I’m talking 5 chicken fingers per one singular plate) you would have thought it was a buffet. We stop at margaritaville next and it is party central (if that’s what you are looking for then great, we just weren’t.) (I’m also a big parrot head, and jimmy buffet was not played one singular time while we were there; it was solely party music, again if that’s your jam then great! Not for us). For the money we paid to go snorkeling on a catamaran it was not worth it imo. Sandals offers a snorkeling boat (for free) where you go with maybe 10-12 people for about 30 min to another coral reef and you can see more than what we did. I would highly recommend that. Now, my favorite part of this trip was the main bar area. There were several events that took place here, but we stayed for the bartenders. My husband and I made really good with two of the bartenders, Marlon and Rayon who were absolutely phenomenal. They made their special drinks and they shared the culture of Jamaica from the perspective. It was an amazing experience to learn from them and what their life has been like. They never left our glasses empty and they were truly the best part of our entire trip. We hung out with them for last 4 nights of our trip and I wish we would have found them sooner. They know how to make a good time and keep the good vibes going. Aside from the excursions, mobay was absolutely phenomenal and I never wanted to leave. It was an experience like no other and I can’t wait to go back. I was 100% living my best life and I am already counting down the days until we come back!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A good trip but needed more turn up!

Jun 29, 2025 Explorer47386771565

I came to this resort in 2008 and alot has changed. The property has been remodeled, our room was beautiful the interior was nicely updated. The butler service has been washed down. One butler has too many customers. We didn't get that intimate service like before. The food was mid. The bartenders especially terryann and rayon were amazing. The… Read more
I came to this resort in 2008 and alot has changed. The property has been remodeled, our room was beautiful the interior was nicely updated. The butler service has been washed down. One butler has too many customers. We didn't get that intimate service like before. The food was mid. The bartenders especially terryann and rayon were amazing. The entertainment staff especially Akeem, lady j and Jordan were chefs kiss. They made it worth the trip. The entertainment staff is the reason why we would come back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Most amazing couples vacation

Jun 28, 2025 dirito86

Our experience was 5 out of 5. Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. The entertainment cre was alway on point. Super Mario, Akeem l, Crazy Chris, Lady J, Queen Tangerine and so many more always made sure we where having fun, had plenty of of drinks, food and whatever else we may have needed. It amazes me how they remember EVERYONE by name and… Read more
Our experience was 5 out of 5. Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. The entertainment cre was alway on point. Super Mario, Akeem l, Crazy Chris, Lady J, Queen Tangerine and so many more always made sure we where having fun, had plenty of of drinks, food and whatever else we may have needed. It amazes me how they remember EVERYONE by name and I mean everyone. Jada and Damain the most amazing bartenders . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Vacation Experience!!

Jun 28, 2025 Jarred D

Sandals Montego Bay is an absolute must if you are planning on having a Jamaican vacation. The staff are all welcoming and caring for your every need. The entertainment team, led by “Queen” Gerine made the entire experience a 10/10. Whether it was playing volleyball with Akeem and Shania, horse racing with Davia and Crazy Chris, or having a dance… Read more
Sandals Montego Bay is an absolute must if you are planning on having a Jamaican vacation. The staff are all welcoming and caring for your every need. The entertainment team, led by “Queen” Gerine made the entire experience a 10/10. Whether it was playing volleyball with Akeem and Shania, horse racing with Davia and Crazy Chris, or having a dance party with Super Mario and Lady J, there was not a single moment of our trip that didn’t feel amazing. The sheer plethora of activities offered at this resort is worth every cent. Read less
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Jun 28, 2025 Kristi Q

Outstanding from the moment we arrived. Greeted with amazing hospitality, beverages, cold towels and a great orientation. Weather was perfect, just the right amount of people where it wasn’t overcrowded but enough to party. Amazing drinks from all bartenders and the entertainment staff was out of this world. Super Mario, Akeem, Chris, Queen… Read more
Outstanding from the moment we arrived. Greeted with amazing hospitality, beverages, cold towels and a great orientation. Weather was perfect, just the right amount of people where it wasn’t overcrowded but enough to party. Amazing drinks from all bartenders and the entertainment staff was out of this world. Super Mario, Akeem, Chris, Queen Tangerine on the entertainment staff are phenomenal. Can’t wait to plan our next trip back! Read less