Royal Plantation

Situated in Ocho Rios, along the scenic northern coast of Jamaica.

Distance from Airport: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Distance from Downtown: 3 miles from Ocho Rios
Distance from Attractions: 7 miles
Distance from Beach: On the beach

Local Transportation Options: Taxi
Car Rentals at Hotel: No
Parking: No

Hotel Rating: 5 (Luxury)
Number of Rooms: 74


Room Category Descriptions:

• DL - Deluxe Oceanfront Suite
  Located in the west wing only. This 365-square-foot suite includes a sitting area, great ocean views, and spacious bathroom with his-and- hers marble vanity.
  Occupancy: 2 adults / 2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  
• PX - Premium Oceanfront Suite
  Located in both the east and west wings on floors 1-3. This 395- square-foot suite features a French balcony, great ocean views, en suite sitting area with bar, walk-in closets, spacious bathrooms, and his-and-hers marble vanity.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  
• LX - Luxury Oceanfront Suite
  Located in the west wing on floors 1-3. This lovely suite features a sitting area, large walk-in closets, and a marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub and separate shower, plus fabulous, direct ocean views.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• GX - Honeymoon Grande Luxe Oceanfront Suite
  (This room category is only available through the Luxury program)
  This elegant, 550-square-foot suite provides a comfortable sitting area and a large bathroom with a separate whirlpool and shower. Located in the east and west wings, with direct views of the ocean.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  
• GV - Honeymoon Grande Luxe Verandah Oceanfront Suit
  (This room category is only available through the Luxury program)
  This sophisticated suite features Caribbean-accented décor, a fully stocked bar, a mahogany bed, and a 220-square-foot verandah. The large marble bathroom is equipped with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Suites are located on floors 1-3 in the west wing.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  

• HZ - Honeymoon Plantation Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Suite
  (This room category is only available through the Luxury program)
  Nearly 600 square feet in size, this uniquely distinctive suite offers panoramic ocean views and a large, open-air balcony; separate comfortable living area with large TV & VCR player, marbled master bathroom, and walk-in closet. In addition to the marble bathroom, its most distinctive feature is its romantic Roman Spa Room, which is outfitted with a marble bar, cozy Cleopatra chaise lounge, large whirlpool tub, additional tumbled-marble shower, and dramatic wall-to-wall French windows that frame the intense blues of the Caribbean Sea-this is one of the most romantic suites at Royal Plantation. Features panoramic ocean views from both the bedroom and the Roman Spa Room.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  
• 1F/1B - Governor General's or Prime Minister's Oceanfront 1-Bedroom Suite
  (This room category is only available through the Luxury program)
  A truly elegant, expansive suite set atop the west wing featuring full ocean views from 2 large balconies, mahogany furnishings, a stocked wet bar, and a separate dining area. 1,628 square feet.
  Occupancy: 2 adults/2 total
  Bedding: 1 king bed
  
• VL - Villa Plantana
  (This room category is only available through the Luxury program)
  This private, 3-bedroom, ocean-view villa boasts its own separate driveway and stone walkway shaded by tall trees. Stroll through your own manicured garden, take a dip in your own private pool, or swim in the sea at the resort's most secluded cove. The services of a house butler and personal chef are included. Food and beverages are also included for guests who purchase the Royal Plan.
  Occupancy: 5 adults / 5 total
  Bedding: 3 king beds
  

  All rooms and suites include the services of a Butler for both the all-inclusive plan and the non all-inclusive (EP) plan. This service includes greeting of the guests upon arrival and in-suite registration; offer to assist with unpacking; room service orders for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; checking and re-stocking the bar; maintaining the suite; organizing personalized tours; and assisting with special requests or arrangements. Guests are provided with a cell phone during their butler for special requests. Prior to departure, the butler will offer to pack luggage, store items, arrange transportation, and escort guests to the lobby for departure.

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: No
• Air Conditioning: Yes
• Bathroom Amenities: Full bath, with hair dryers
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Internet Access: Most public areas of this hotel, and many of the rooms, have WiFi coverage for your convenience. All guest rooms are also wired for Internet access via the in-room Ethernet jack. Fees apply.
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes / Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: Coffee makers, in-suite bars, full kitchen in Villa Plantana
• Non-Smoking Rooms: Yes, all rooms are non-smoking
• Rollaway Beds: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, complimentary
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: Yes / Yes
• Telephone: Yes, additional charge
• Television / Radio: Satellite TV with movie channels / CD player/radio/clock; I-HOME docking station

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service:
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 11:00am
• Child Ages:
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: Yes
• Elevators: Yes
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 4 floors
• Other Guest Services: Currency exchange, gift shop, business center, shoe shine, dry cleaning, tour desk, laundry.

Handicapped rooms: No

Dining Facilities:

• Le Papillion - Choice meat and seafood dishes prepared by an award-wining chef and offering a wide selection of international wines. Dinner only. Open daily. Dress code: Jackets are appreciated but not required.
• La Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant - Fine dining under the stars with authentic Mediterranean and Jamaican cuisine, including sommelier wine services. Full deluxe breakfast, exotic Caribbean lunch, and Italian dinner. Dress code: Casually elegant.
• The Royal Grill - Seasonal, informal, open-air grill by the beach with a tasty selection of choice meats and fish. Dinner only. Closed on Mondays.
• Royal Cafe on the Beach - Traditional Jamaican light fare. Full caviar service is also available at the beach. Lunch only.
• Room Service – Yes, 24 hours

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• 2 bars

Entertainment:

• Nightly entertainment

• Pool: 1 pool
• Whirlpool: Yes / 1
• Beach: Yes. Includes Mangosas, chilled towel, rosewater face and body misting, and cucumber eye cooling every morning on the beach by your beach butler.
• Watersports: Kayaks, sailboats, snorkleing, windsurfing, glass bottom boats, scuba diving, and Hobie Cats
• Spa: Yes - massage, facial treatments, body treatments, manicures, and pedicures
• Fitness Center: Yes, 24 hours
• Golf: Yes, greens fees are included when the Royal Plan is purchased. Complimentary transfers to Sandals Golf and Country Club for all guests; cart, clubs, shoe rental, and mandatory caddie are not included.
• Tennis: 2 courts
• Shopping: Gift shop
• Other: Billiards

All-Inclusive Plan Rating: Full All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Features Include:

• Unlimited meals, including à la carte dining in specialty restaurants and in-room dining
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including in-room premium brands
• Traditional afternoon tea
• Roundtrip private taxi transfers
• Selection of house wines, plus bar set up in your room
• Wide selection of land and watersports, plus scuba diving including instruction and equipment. Fee applies for Scuba Resort Certification course.
• Daily activities and live nightly entertainment
• Pillow menu in all suites
• Unlimited greens fees and roundtrip transfers to the resort's golf course. Cart and caddy are mandatory, but not included.
• Butler service in all rooms
• Full access to use the facilities and enjoy the dining options, nightly show and entertainment at the Sandals and Beaches Resorts in the Ocho Rios area at no charge. The Royal Plantation Concierge will make arrangements for Royal Plan guests upon request. Upon confirmation of their plans, they will be provided an access card for the specific Sandals/Beaches Resort of their choice. Guests will only be responsible for the cost of the short private taxi ride over to the hotel.

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• La Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant - Fine dining under the stars with authentic Mediterranean and Jamaican cuisine, including sommelier wine services. Full deluxe breakfast, exotic Caribbean lunch, and Italian dinner. Dress code: Casually elegant.

Lunch Options:

• La Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant - Fine dining under the stars with authentic Mediterranean and Jamaican cuisine, including sommelier wine services. Full deluxe breakfast, exotic Caribbean lunch, and Italian dinner. Dress code: Casually elegant.
• Royal Cafe on the Beach - Traditional Jamaican light fare. Full caviar service is also available at the beach. Lunch only.

Dinner Options:

• La Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant - Fine dining under the stars with authentic Mediterranean and Jamaican cuisine, including sommelier wine services. Full deluxe breakfast, exotic Caribbean lunch, and Italian dinner. Dress code: Casually elegant.
• The Royal Grill - Seasonal, informal, open-air grill by the beach with a tasty selection of choice meats and fish. Dinner only. Closed on Mondays.
• Royal Cafe on the Beach - Traditional Jamaican light fare. Full caviar service is also available at the beach. Lunch only.

Room Service: Yes, 24 hours
In-room Food Options: Yes - service charge applies
Restaurant Reservations Required: No
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No

Dining Surcharges: No
Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, bottled water,
• Selected wines
• Premium brand liquor

In-room Beverage Options:

• In-room bar

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: No
Beverage Surcharges: No
Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Cigar-rolling classes

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Nightly entertainment

Children's Activity Program: No
Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Kayaks
• Sailboats
• Snorkeling
• Windsurfing
• Glass-bottom boats
• Scuba diving
• Hobie Cats

Activity Restrictions or Limitations: No
Activity Surcharges: Resort Scuba Certification
Other Services or Amenities Included:

• All gratuities, taxes, and fees
• Airport transfers

Exchange Privileges:
Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Spa treatments
• Massages
• Retail store purchases
• Incidental charges
• Telephone and Internet charges
• Any other items not mentioned as included

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit Card Deposit Required Upon Check In: Yes

Other Restrictions:

• Minimum night stay: 2 nights required (exceptions apply)
• Cancellation policy: Cancellations received within 10 days are non- refundable

• All rooms feature Butler service for both the all-inclusive plan and the non all-inclusive (EP) plan.
• Elegant, upscale colonial guesthouse set on 8 acres of beautifully maintained tropical gardens. This spacious resort boasts stately palms, Georgian architecture, sweeping staircases, romantic gazebos, and statuesque fountains.
• Includes a full-service beauty salon and European spa, and 3 world-class gourmet restaurants.
• All rooms have ocean views.
• Greens fees and transfers to Sandals Country Club are included when the Royal Plan is purchased.
• Includes roundtrip private taxi transfers.

EP Plan includes the following:

• Early riser Continental breakfast on the terrace
• Use of all non-motorized watersports - kayaking, wind surfing, snorkeling, Hobie Cats, aqua-trikes, glass-bottom boat, and diving (if already certified)
• Special golf greens fees and transportation to and from the golf course
• Complimentary mango mimosas, sliced fruits, and cold towels served by the beach butlers every morning
• General Manager's cocktail party with full open bar every Monday for 1 hour
• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and 50% off all martinis every Friday

• Great for singles, couples, and adult families
• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Not for those who seek many activities; it is a quieter resort
• Smoking is not permitted in any enclosed area, including rooms or suites, bars, restaurants, lobbies, conference facilities, retail facilities, or nightclubs. Smoking is permitted in all open areas, including balconies and patios.

Available only through the Luxury program.

Guests purchasing a package through the Luxury program enjoy the following special privileges at Royal Plantation with the EP Option

• Welcome cocktail, champagne and chilled towel
• Continental breakfast
• Mango mimosas and sliced fruit plates on the beach
• Rose water face and body misting on the beach
• Chilled towels on the beach
• Wellness luncheon
• Afternoon tea in the terrace
• Hot chocolate on the beach
• Weekly General Manager's cocktail party with full open bar
• Hors d'oeuvres and 50% off all martinis during Martini Friday
• Use of 24-hour fitness center, steam room and sauna
• Complimentary pillow menu, DVD library & board games library
• Services are valid per reservation and subject to change

  Guests purchasing a package through the Luxury program enjoy the following special privileges at Royal Plantation with the All-Inclusive option

• Welcome cocktail, champagne and chilled towel
• Continental breakfast
• Mango mimosas and sliced fruit plates on the beach
• Rose water face and body misting on the beach
• Chilled towels on the beach
• Golf (green fees and transportation to golf course)
• Wellness luncheon
• Afternoon tea in the terrace
• Hot chocolate on the beach
• Weekly General Manager's cocktail party with full open bar
• Hors d'oeuvres and 50% off all martinis during Martini Friday
• Use of 24-hour fitness center, steam room and sauna
• Complimentary pillow menu, DVD library & board games library
• Services are valid per reservation and subject to change

Honeymoon packages are not currently offered at this hotel. For hotels that offer honeymoon packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Romance.

Wedding packages are not currently offered at this hotel. For hotels that offer honeymoon packages, please visit the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Romance.