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Royal Plantation Golf Resort and Spa All-Inclusive

Hotel Overview

Three sister resorts part of this All-Inclusive resort This adults-only beach resort 0.5 mile from downtown Ocho Rios combines British-colonial grandeur and contemporary pleasures. Throughout its 74 guest suites are four-poster canopied beds, CD players, and mahogany furniture. Some include jetted tubs. Attractions include fine dining, an extensive health spa, golf at Sandals Golf & Country Club, Dunn's River Falls tour, and twin beaches. This All-Inclusive resort includes various amenities in the room price.

Location

2 The Main Street In Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios,
Jamaica

General information

What to expect: Owned by the company famous for Sandals couples-only and Beaches family-friendly all-inclusive resorts, Royal Plantation only accepts guests 18 and older but is not restricted to couples. The intent is to replicate the British colonial grandeur that once dominated Jamaica, with 21st century conveniences. The grand ambience begins at a formal fountain garden outside the entrance and continues through an orchid-festooned lobby featuring a green-and-white-checkered marble floor. Varied meals--all served à la carte--and warmly hospitable, non-intrusive service, make for exceptional dining.

Amenity highlights: The resort's ocean frontage includes twin beaches separated by a dock and furnished with lounge chairs and umbrellas. One beach includes a café/bar, and sunbathers there need only stick a flag in the sand to summon food-and-drink service. Shaded by almond trees, the other beach features water sports. Located on a terrace outside the lobby, a good-size pool, sundeck, and two-level spa spacious enough for 24 soakers provide panoramic Caribbean views. Fronting the spa is a wood sundeck looking down on the beach some 40 feet below. As part of the All-Inclusive Plan, guests are transported to Jamaica's signature Dunn's River Falls for a tour.

Insider tip: Complimentary shuttle service transports guests to three sister resorts (Beaches Grande Sport - across the street, Sandals Ocho Rios - 2 miles away, and Sandals Dunn's River - 8 miles away), where they have full access to all facilities and can eat and drink without charge at those resort's restaurants (12 in total).

Property amenities

Located in a secluded courtyard, three air-conditioned buildings with weathered-wood-shingle roofs house a health spa, a beauty salon, and a fitness center furnished with free weights and cardio and weight-training machines. The health spa includes complimentary men's and women's saunas and steam rooms and, for fees, offers hydrotherapy, body treatments, facials, and massage. Drinks, including champagne, and tea, are served during treatments. Hydrotherapy options include Moor Mud Bath, Seaweed Bath, and underwater massage. Body treatment choices include Seaweed Body Peel, Desert Heat Body Wrap, and Water Lily After Sun Soothing Wrap. Facials include seaweed, oxygenating, and aromatherapy. Massages include couples, sports, and a sampler of three techniques.

Entertainment includes jazz sessions, reggae dancing, a Jamaican folkloric show, a steel band, fire dances, and a weekly beach party. A pianist plays on the terrace during afternoon tea, and a calypso band performs on the beach each afternoon. Complimentary shuttles transport guests to Sandals Dunn's River (8 miles away), Sandals Ocho Rios (2 miles away), and Beaches Grand Sport Villas (across the street) resorts, where Royal Plantation guests enjoy full access to facilities and can dine at those resort's restaurants as part of the All-Inclusive Plan. Available for fees at the resort's tour desk are excursions to attractions such as reggae icon Bob Marley's birthplace, the Coyaba River Garden, and the Martha Brae for river rafting.

Check-in for Air Jamaica flights is available at the resort.

• Outdoor pool
• Spa or sauna
• Spa (massage)
• Concierge
• Fitness center
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant
• 24-hour room service
• Limousine service available
• Valet parking
• Free parking
• Business center
• Conference rooms
• Internet access
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-in/check-out
• Doorman
• Security guard
• Multilingual staff
• Wake-up calls
• 24-hour front desk
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Barber/beauty shop
• Activity desk
• Currency exchange
• Maid service daily
• Turndown service
• Dry cleaning service
• Pool table
• Garden
• Video library
• Air conditioning
• Rollaway beds
• Wheelchair accessible

Policies

Children under 18 years are not allowed.
All guests pay adult rate.
Two adults are included in the rate.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Limited number of rooms with double beds.
Airport departure tax of $27 is not included.

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

The Bayside Restaurant - Grand Georgian-style air-conditioned dining room with gilded ceiling, gilt-frame mirrors, royal-purple walls and linens, Queen Anne mahogany furniture, floral carpet, drapes framing French doors. Also, covered terrace seating with panoramic sea views. Early-morning Continental breakfast, full à la carte breakfast, à la carte lunch, à la carte dinner. Dinner choices such as poached salmon with mousseline sauce, grilled sirloin steak, ostrich steak, and coconut-crusted chicken. (Vegetarian menu, also.) Casual-elegant dress code: long pants, collared shirt, closed-toe shoes (no athletic shoes) for men, resortwear for women.

Le Papillion - Intimate, formal, air-conditioned dining room with silk wall panels, crystal-and-glass chandeliers, marble bar, white-glove service. Also, terrace seating with panoramic ocean views. Seven-course French dinner. Main course choices include pan-fried beef tenderloin, chicken ragout, venison noisettes, and pan-fried scallops. (Vegetarian menu, also.) Reservations required. Formal dress code: jackets for men.

Royal Café on the Beach - Wood building with wood shingles. Linen-draped umbrella tables on wood deck. Accessible by stairway winding down through lush tropical hillside plantings. Four-course, à la carte lunch menu including lobster BLT, deep-fried frog legs, smoked-salmon croissant, smoked-oyster bruschetta, Shrimp Run Down (simmered in coconut milk), conch fritters, jerk chicken and ribs, burgers, sandwiches, salads. Ice-cream menu. Tropical drinks. Dress code: Beachwear.

Drawing Room - Formal setting with scarlet carpet, overstuffed seating, crystal chandelier, gilt-frame mirrors and flower and bird prints. Balcony overlooking formal fountain garden outside the entrance. Piano music. Cocktails, cognacs. (Cigars available for additional charges.)

Appleton Lounge - Lobby lounge.

Recreation

Golf at Sandals Golf & Country Club (2 miles away) is included in the All-Inclusive Plan although caddy and club-rental fees are not included. Other complimentary activities include use of two lighted tennis courts; paddle boats, Hobie Waves, Aqua Trikes, windsurfers, kayaks, sailboats, and snorkeling gear; and scuba-diving trips and beginner lessons. Not included, but available, are PADI-certification (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), and open-dive courses. Other recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.

Recreation

• Soccer field
• Billiards
• Table tennis
• Beach volleyball
• 84 acres of hiking trails
• Cycling trail (free bicycle rental)
• Golf
• Tennis

Rooms

This resort features 80 suites in several Georgian-style columned buildings. Room decor is colorful and tropical, with floral fabrics and rattan furnishings. Rooms all have minibars full of complimentary beverages, CD player/clock radios, electronic safes, and multiple telephones. Additional features include satellite TV and VCRs. All rooms receive a daily New York Times fax as well. Rooms are available only in the All-Inclusive Plan.

All-Inclusive Plan - Rate includes the following:

• Accommodations as selected
• All meals, snacks, and fine dining
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• All available water and land sports
• Unlimited use of available amenities such as swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, waterslides, video games, and more
• Nightly entertainment
• Unlimited use of lighted tennis courts and beach volleyball courts
• Unlimited use of fitness center
• Airport transportation
• All hotel taxes and gratuities

Room amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• VCR
• CD player
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Telephone
• Modem Internet access
• Voice mail
• Bottled water
• Mini/honor bar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Designer toiletries
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Smoking rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Wheelchair accessible

Deluxe Oceanfront Suite
One canopied, four-poster, mahogany king bed. French balcony (sliding glass door fronted by railing, with no step-out) providing Caribbean Sea views. Located in East or West wings. 365 square feet. Two sitting chairs. Dressing bench. CD player, VCR. Three telephones (one cordless). Decorative marble bathroom with tub/shower combination, twin-sink vanity.

Premium Oceanfront Suite
One king bed in East or West Wing suite, close to beach. Picture windows offer views of beach, cove, or sea. Colorful, tropical decor with floral fabrics, rattan furnishings. Minibar with complimentary beverages. Satellite TV and VCR. CD player/clock radio. Electronic safe. Telephone in bedroom, bathroom, living room. Additional features: Daily New York Times fax, air conditioning and fans, bathrobes, 24-hour room service.

Honeymoon Grande Luxe Oceanfront Suite
One canopied, four-poster, mahogany king bed. Full walk-out balcony or ground-floor patio with two-chair dining set providing Caribbean Sea views. Located in East or West wings. 549 square feet. Two overstuffed chairs with matching dressing bench. Built-in armoire. Walk-in closet. CD player, VCR. Three telephones (one cordless). Large bath suite with jetted tub in alcove containing wall painting framed by elaborately decorative marble. Oversize stall shower. Dressing area with twin-sink marble vanity. Toilet room with single-sink marble vanity, bidet.

Luxury Oceanfront Suite
One canopied, four-poster, mahogany king bed or two double beds. French balcony (sliding glass door fronted by railing, with no step-out) providing Caribbean Sea views. Located in West Wing with elevators. 465 square feet. Separate sitting area with two overstuffed chairs, two-chair dining set. Walk-in closet. Dressing bench. CD player, VCR. Three telephones (one cordless). Decorative marble bath suite with jetted tub, oversize stall shower.

Honeymoon Plantation Ocean Front 1 Bedroom Suite
One king bed in one-bedroom suite. Picture windows offer views of beach, cove, or sea. Located on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd floor of East Wing. Living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom with Roman tub and whirlpool bath. Colorful, tropical decor with floral fabrics, rattan furnishings. Minibar with complimentary beverages. Satellite TV and VCR. CD player/clock radio. Electronic safe. Telephone in bedroom, bathroom, living room. Additional features: Daily New York Times fax, air conditioning and fans, bathrobes, 24-hour room service.