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.

  • Book by 30 Jun ‘25 to receive up to 50% plus up to £725 off the accommodation cost between 12 Feb '25 - 31 Dec '27.  Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 

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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful week!

May 6, 2025 Megan L

The entertainment staff was fantastic! We loved Geo, “Super Mario”, Darrel, Christopher, and Caloney was the best bartender! Also, Jordan on the saxophone was amazing! We had a great time playing beach volleyball with the staff too! Everyone was wonderful and our view was beautiful!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It felt like Florida not Jamaica.

May 6, 2025 Csmiley2 Texas

My husband and I came to this location for our anniversary. We like Sandals and have been at different locations and to Jamaica before. This was our first time at Montego Bay. We arrived for reunion week for returning guest. The staff were great as always. Very helpful and courteous. This Montego Bay location being the original sandals I was… Read more
My husband and I came to this location for our anniversary. We like Sandals and have been at different locations and to Jamaica before. This was our first time at Montego Bay. We arrived for reunion week for returning guest. The staff were great as always. Very helpful and courteous. This Montego Bay location being the original sandals I was surprised the entertainment was pretty much non existent. I didn’t hear reggae music playing throughout the day. No Bob Marley music at all. How could that happen? I heard American music that I could hear anytime. We come to Jamaica to feel and see the culture. We would like to have had Reggae and cultural entertainment. Several guest we spoke with agreed and were disappointed. They took out their own playlist and speakers. It felt like I was at a resort in Florida. I heard that Montego Bay was an entertaining resort but it was the opposite. It was quite but relaxing. Something felt off. A few menu items were out of stock in two of the restaurants. Butches was highly recommended but the steak was not up to expectations. We are returning to sandals but will go to another location. I did enjoy the Red Line Spa. They were great! The resort and rooms were clean. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Montego Bay is Our "Home Away From Home" in Paradise!

May 4, 2025 Kat M New Market, Maryland

A perfect vacation again! This is our 6th trip to Sandals Montego Bay. To our surprise, it was Friends and Family Week and there were wonderful activities, special meals and trips scheduled & gifts for all returning guests! Everyone has their special vacation place and Montego Bay is ours. We have met many returning guests here who feel the same… Read more
A perfect vacation again! This is our 6th trip to Sandals Montego Bay. To our surprise, it was Friends and Family Week and there were wonderful activities, special meals and trips scheduled & gifts for all returning guests! Everyone has their special vacation place and Montego Bay is ours. We have met many returning guests here who feel the same way. Thanks to all the staff for such a lovely vacation. We always request a butler room and I highly recommend it. We have never been disappointed in the service and this time was no exception. Okeria & Serome, our butler team, were outstanding and provided exceptional service “above and beyond” anything we have ever experienced in our many visits to Sandals resorts!! It was like having 2 personal genies. They made our vacation experience the all time best, 5+ star rating. Chilled champagne for happy hour in our room with Dino's made-to-order pizza or veggies, cheese & crackers coconut & grilled shrimp. Reserved lounges each day on the beach with a cooler of our favorite beverages. Our room was super clean, beautifully furnished, the king size bed was very cozy and an amazing oversized bathroom. The mini-bar was always amply stocked. The entire staff is so warm and welcoming. I wanted to recognize a few people for their consistent hospitality and kindness each time we visit the resort. The staff is one of the main reason we continue to return to Montego Bay. General Manager, Chris Elliott, the Resort Manager, Anna-kay Wholas, the Operations Manager, Christopher and Assistant Butler Manager Horatio Brown, are always focused on making Montego Bay the ultimate experience for the guests. Everyone there makes you feel like family! The Red Lane Spa is excellent. I enjoyed a relaxing manicure/pedicure with Dishann. The Head Line Chef for the buffet breakfast, Gamalia, is outstanding and makes our breakfast experience at Bayside each morning special. The food and all the restaurants are excellent. We had the best dining experience and service at Butch's Steak house. Our server, Michandia, made our dinner magical. The chef at Bayside, Christol, creates 5 star cuisine and our server, Syrica, was so gracious. Joel, manager at Soy, always makes us feel so special with his attention to detail and his personal menu recommendations. We can't wait to return to Montego Bay in November! Read less Read less
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May 3, 2025 DennisCBrookM

My wife and I had an amazing time. Su h a beautiful place and great people. Our hosts was always checking on us. Both of them went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. So much to do. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be back. This was the best vacation we have ever been on. Worth every penny.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor planning for returning guests

May 3, 2025 715doug Palatka, Florida

As a Sandals Diamond member with 140 paid nights i am familiar Sandals on reunion night instead of serving dinner as always they did a buffet our table was last to get food a hour and a half later was our turn most food gone i ended up not eating was very disappointed when i mentioned to the desk they didnt care i hope they change back or i will… Read more
As a Sandals Diamond member with 140 paid nights i am familiar Sandals on reunion night instead of serving dinner as always they did a buffet our table was last to get food a hour and a half later was our turn most food gone i ended up not eating was very disappointed when i mentioned to the desk they didnt care i hope they change back or i will change to a different all inclusive resort Read less