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Needs Work!
Reviewer: Jamaica visitor, Richmond, VA

My wife and I were looking forward to our vacation at the wonderful resort "Beaches Sandy Bay". That dream was destroyed as soon as we checked into our room. We had a 1 bedroom suite overlooking the ocean. The room was in need of pest control, as ants were taking over the kitchen. The bathroom was never "clean". In terms of the resort, I agree with the previous poster about the food. The 2 non-buffet rest. were booked before we even arrived, and the buffet was awful. There was some good to the resort however, as the beach was great and the snorkeling trip was awesome. The boat captain was very helpful. I would not return to this resort however. Price is too high for what you get.

Huge Disappointment, to include Salmonella
Reviewer: caryns1960@aol.com, Ringgold, GA

Let me start by saying that this trip was the first vacation my children have had in 10 years and I was apologizing to them as soon as the plane landed. I wanted this to be something for them to always remember, especially since my oldest is going to be in college in another year. I can honestly say they will NEVER forget this vacation. The food was terrible. I hate fast food in general, but it would have been much better than what was available at the buffet and grill. You couldn't get into the "real" restaurants because they were booked from the moment we arrived. I had paid for an upgrade in advance on the room, so we would not have to climb 3 flights of stairs. We were escorted to the 3rd floor upon arrival. We couldn't be moved til after 330pm the next day. The rooms were not worth the money paid, as with everything else. The watersports guys were very helpful, but it was very limited and over-booked. You are constantly harrassed by vendors, even when you are laying out on the beach.

When booking my trip, I was told that we would not have to check out of our room until time to catch the bus back to the airport. NOT! We received an envelope under the door the evening before our departure, saying that check out was at 11am. Our flight wan't until almost 5pm. But we were welcome to change in the public bathroom by the pool! After spending from 7am til 1045am at the front desk on my last day, we were finally ALLOWED to stay in our room until 1pm. To top off this disasterous vacation, my youngest daughter started feeling bad on the way home and spend 3 days in the hospital with Salmonella. The only place she could have gotten this was from the food at the resort. The buffet is in an open area which welcomes flies, birds flying in and out and any other creature that can fly or crawl. My advise, go somewhere else. I wish I had spent my money renting a beach house in the states. It would have been cheaper and more enjoyable. I wrote to the resort and was answered with an offer of a free two night stay vocher at any Beaches Resort. No thanks.

A Trip to Remember
Reviewer: Jamaica visitor, Tucson, AZ

Our first big family trip. We booked Beaches Sandy Bay on the recommendation of my employer who had stayed here last spring break. It was a vacation that we will never forget. Jamaica and it's beaches are more beautiful than I could have imagined. The resort was well maintained, attractively decorated and our room was clean, cool and quiet. As for the food and entertainment, from the beach party on Friday night to the incredible dinners at the private Carribbean style restaurant, Beaches Sandy Bay kept delivering the best. The water sports were fun and the staff was always accommodating to our desires. My husband and I have been to many resorts but neither of us have ever been to a place where the staff seemed so happy and glad to have us there. It's a terrific family vacation spot. We were sorry to leave and we can't wait to return.

Great Family Resort
Reviewer: Jamaica visitor, Kansas

My husband, children (ages 8 & 10) and I just returned from a Thanksgiving trip to Beaches Sandy Bay. Although my husband and I have stayed at more sophisticated resorts, BSB was perfect for our family.

The resort is not very big (only 130 rooms), so we felt comfortable letting our kids do their own thing. We liked the compactness of the place. The kids were more interested in the pool than the beach, and hung out there most of the day with their new found friends. Husband and I were able to lay on the beach with no worries. The activity directors keep the kids busy with sand and pool volleyball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, dance lessons, talent shows, ping-pong, billards, etc.

We were in the least expensive room, and my only complaint is that the flooring needs to be replace, the ceiling painted, and more drawer space needs to be added. However, we were only in our room to sleep, so this was no big deal. All of the rooms have an ocean view, and we were only steps from the beach.

The evenings were entertaining by the pool area, where there is a stage. The house band was wonderful, and there was something every night... talent show, magician, beach party, fire-eater, or music.

Food was adequate...nothing fancy, but good and plentiful. Our kids loved the beach grill where they could order hamburgers, jerk chicken, nuggests, fries, etc. whenever the wanted.

The water activities were great. Included were snorkeling, glass bottom boat, water skiing, scuba diving, sea kayaking, and water cycles.

The beach was much nicer than were we had been previously in Ocho Rios. Of course the best part of Jamaica is its people. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful, from the General Manager down to the housekeepers.

All in all it was a great place to vacation. I would highly recommend Beaches Sandy Bay!

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