Picolo recommends · Hotel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Sandals Royal Plantation
A small Sandals on a clifftop above Ocho Rios, where every suite comes with a butler and dinner is served on a terrace over the sea.
Royal Plantation sits on a headland near Ocho Rios, with little beaches tucked beneath the cliff. It has far fewer rooms than most resorts on this coast, and each suite has its own butler to look after the details.
Everything is included, and only couples stay. The result feels more like a private house party than a big all-inclusive, with quiet corners, a terrace over the water and staff who learn your name quickly.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Sandals Royal Plantation
We chose Royal Plantation for couples who like the ease of all inclusive but want calm and personal service. It is one of the smallest resorts in the Sandals group, and that shows in the atmosphere.
With so few rooms it books up early in high season, so plan ahead. The beaches are small, and anyone after a long stretch of sand, nightlife or a big pool scene should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Butler for every suite
- All inclusive for couples
- Small beaches below the cliff
- Dinner on a terrace above the sea
- Pool
A day at Sandals Royal Plantation
- Morning
- Breakfast on your balcony, brought by your butler.
- Midday
- A swim from one of the small beaches below the cliff.
- Afternoon
- A trip into Ocho Rios or to the waterfalls nearby.
- Evening
- Dinner on the terrace as the sea turns dark.
Location
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Open in MapsQuestions about Sandals Royal Plantation
Does every suite at Sandals Royal Plantation have a butler?
Yes. Butler service is included for every suite, which is a big part of what sets this resort apart from the larger ones.
Can families stay at Sandals Royal Plantation?
No. Like other Sandals resorts, it is for couples only, and all meals and drinks are included.
When should I book Sandals Royal Plantation?
As early as you can for the dry season. The resort is small, so popular weeks around Christmas, New Year and Easter go quickly.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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