WHICH SANDALS RESORT IS THE BEST?
We frequently hear the question, "Which Sandals Resort is the best?" Our answer is always the same: every Sandals Resort provides identical inclusions while offering unique experiences shaped by each resort's distinctive vibe and style. What appeals to one person might not appeal to another, and vice versa. Just as every person has a different travel style, each Sandals property has its own individual ambiance. The true question should be "Which Sandals Resort is best for us?"
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For over 16 years, we've specialized in paring our clients to the best Sandals Resort. Our insight is derived from our own personal visits to every one of the resort properties as well as feedback from thousands of clients over the years. We even took that knowledge and made a "Find My Sandals Quiz" for the fun of it. Below we will breakdown all of the 18 Sandals Resort and 3 Beaches Resorts with some resort facts and a few pros and cons.
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JAMAICA
SAINT LUCIA
BARBADOS
BAHAMAS
ANTIGUA
CURAÇAO
SAINT VINCENT
GRENADA
TURKS & CAICOS
Sandals Montego Bay
Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Resort mood: Active, Social
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 10 min
Type of beach: Private
Pros:
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Close to airport for short transfer time
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Overwater bar
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Overwater chapel & garden wedding chapel​​​
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Royal Caribbean
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Cons:
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Close proximity to airport means regular airplane noise​
Sandals Royal Caribbean
Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Resort mood: Relaxed
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 10 min
Type of beach: 2 Private Coves + Island
Pros:
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Close to airport for short transfer time
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Overwater bungalows & villas
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Private offshore island​​​
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Montego Bay
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Cons:
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Smaller sized beaches with not much room to spread out​
Sandals Negril
Location: Negril, Jamaica
Resort mood: Active, Laid Back
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 15 min
Type of beach: Long, Public
Pros:
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Located on famous 7 Mile beach
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Brand new swim-up & Skypool suites
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Picturesque sunsets​​​
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Calm, clear, shallow water
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Cons:
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Located on a public beach with vendors
Sandals South Coast
Location: Whitehouse, Jamaica
Resort mood: Relaxed
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 15 min
Type of beach: Long, Private
Pros:
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Overwater bungalows & swim-up rondovals
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Overwater bar
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Overwater chapel​​​
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Horseshoe shaped beach for long walks and views of both sunsets and sunrises
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Cons:
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Water shoes may be needed for some areas in the ocean.​
Sandals Ochi
Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Resort mood: Active, Social
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 45 min
Type of beach: Private Cove
Pros: ​
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16 dining options
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Caribbean's only speakeasy bar
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Overwater wedding chapel​​​
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Golf included
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Great for travelers on a budget
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Cons:
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Long transfer time​
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Small beach areas for such a large resort
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Resort size requires a resort shuttle to get around
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Some areas of the resort are not good for guests with mobility issues
Sandals Royal Plantation
Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Resort mood: Relaxed
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 30 min
Type of beach: 2 Private Coves
Pros:
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Small, boutique resort with private beach
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All rooms are beachfront and butler level​​​
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Golf included
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Complimentary exchange privileges with Sandals Ochi next door.
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Cons:
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Long drive to the airport​
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Not good for guests with mobility issues
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One small pool on property
Sandals Dunns River
Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Resort mood: Luxury, Social
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 25 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros:
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Brand new resort​​​
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Skypool suites and swim up Sky Rondovals
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Golf included
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Ochi
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Cons:
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Long transfer time
Sandals Royal Bahamian
Location: Nassau, Bahamas
Resort mood: Luxury
Flight time: 55 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 15 min
Type of beach: 2 Private Coves + Island
Pros:
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Easy to fly to - just minutes from Florida
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Quick transfer time
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Newly renovated resort
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Private offshore island
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Clear customs & immigration on the island when flying home
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Cons:
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Pools and ocean can be chilly to swim in during the Winter months
Sandals Grande St Lucian
Location: Castries, Saint Lucia
Resort mood: Social, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 30 min
Type of beach: Private Cove
Pros:
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Best beach of the three​
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Overwater bungalows
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Overwater wedding chapel
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Regency La Toc and Sandals Halcyon
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Golf included
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Hiking available nearby
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Cons:
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Long transfer time
Sandals Regency La Toc
Location: Castries, Saint Lucia
Resort mood: Social, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 30 min
Type of beach: Private Cove
Pros:
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Hillside butler suites with private pools
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Golf included
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Grande St Lucian and Sandals Halcyon​​
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Cons:
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Beach is rarely swimmable due to red flags
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Shuttle to Grande St Lucian for motorized water sports
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Not a good option for guests with mobility issues
Sandals Halcyon
Location: Castries, Saint Lucia
Resort mood: Relaxed, Laid back
Flight time: 3 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 15 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros:
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Large River Lagoon Pool
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Complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Grande St Lucian and Sandals Regency La Toc​​
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Golf included
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Cons:
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Long transfer time
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Shuttle to Grande St Lucian for motorized water sports
Sandals Barbados
Location: St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
Resort mood: Social, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 50 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 15 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros: ​
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Complimentary exchange privileges with next door Sandals Royal Barbados​​
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Bowling included
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Cons:
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Sargassum on the beach can at times be an issue during the year
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Non-motorized water sports only.
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Scuba and snorkeling trips require shuttle to harbor in town
Sandals Royal Barbados
Location: St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
Resort mood: Social, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 50 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 15 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros: ​
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Complimentary exchange privileges with next door Sandals Royal Barbados​​
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Bowling included
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Cons:
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Sargassum on the beach can at times be an issue during the year
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Non-motorized water sports only.
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Scuba and snorkeling trips require shuttle to harbor in town
Sandals Grande Antigua
Location: St. John's, Antigua
Resort mood: Active, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 20 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 15 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros: ​
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Short transfer time
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Gorgeous long stretch of beach
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Private pool rondovals
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Cons:
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Beach is public and vendors do walk by
Sandals Grenada
Location: St. George's, Grenada
Resort mood: Relax, Luxury
Flight time: 3 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 5 min
Type of beach: Private Cove
Pros: ​
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Short transfer time​​
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Skypool suites and private pool rondovals
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Cons:
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Some areas of the resort may be difficult for anyone with mobility issues
Sandals Royal Curaçao
Location: Santa Barbara, Curaçao
Resort mood: Laidback, Elegant
Flight time: 3 hr (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 30 min
Type of beach: Long
Pros: ​
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Short transfer time​​
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Awa Seaside Bungalows
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Off-site dining program
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Mini Cooper rental included with top suites
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Cons:
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Swimmable beach area is man-made and facing an inlet with boat traffic
Sandals St. Vincent
Location: Argyle, Saint Vincent
Resort mood: Luxury, Social
Flight time: 3 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 55 min
Type of beach: Private Cove
Pros: ​
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Brand new resort & island
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Two-story overwater bungalows
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1 and 2 bedroom beachfront pool suites
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Beachfront two-tier infinity pool
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Boat transfers for butler suites
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Cons:
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Car transfers can be rough for anyone with car sickness
Beaches Turks & Caicos
Location: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Resort mood: Active
Flight time: 1 hr 30 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 15 min
Type of beach: Long, Public
Pros: ​
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Short transfer time​​
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19 dining options
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Biggest waterpark & lazy river with Surf simulator
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Choo Choo Train rides for kids
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Multi-bedroom suites​
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Cons:
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Large size of resort may make it hard for people with mobility issues or smaller children to get around quickly & easily
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Public beach with vendors
Resort For All Ages
Beaches Negril
Location: Negril, Jamaica
Resort mood: Laid back, Relaxed
Flight time: 1 hr 40 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 15 min
Type of beach: Long, Public
Pros: ​
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Smaller resort, easy to manage with little kids or mobility issues​
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Waterpark & lazy river
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New kids camp building
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New 3 & 4 bedroom beachfront suites
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Great beach for little kids with calm shallow water
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Cons:
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Long transfer time
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Public beach with vendors
Resort For All Ages
Beaches Ocho Rios
Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Resort mood: Laid back, Relaxed
Flight time: 1 hr 30 min (from Miami)
Airport transfers: Included, 1 hr 30 min
Type of beach: 2 Private Coves
Pros: ​
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Smaller sized resort​ with private beach​
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Best pricing - entry rooms allow 5 guests
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Waterpark & lazy river
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Beachfront walkout suites
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Cons:
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Long transfer time
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Lots of stairs that may be an issue for anyone with mobility issues or families with small children
Resort For All Ages