Craving a romantic escape to the Caribbean?
We get you. Finding time to reignite the fire with your better half in this busy and competitive world can be challenging. You want to run away from the daily hustle-bustle, the cries of your children, and that lovey-dovey couple that lives around the corner.
And so did Sandals when it opened its first only-couples all-inclusive resort forty years ago. These resorts are what dreams are made of. Sandy beaches, long stretches of water, a refreshing drink in hand, and your favorite person by your side.
Today, there are 17 Sandals resorts in all, but we have done the research and narrowed down the list to the top 10 best Sandals resorts.
10 Best Sandals Resorts For Couples
Here are the 10 best Sandals resorts to consider if you plan a couple’s getaway.
1. Sandals Royal Plantation
Sandals Royal Plantation is the smallest but the most intimate and romantic resort. You will find peacocks roaming the lush tropical gardens surrounding it. The resort even has two private cove beaches where you can lounge.
This quiet getaway has 74 ocean-view suites, and what makes it most remarkable is the all-butler service. So, you can relax by the pool while your butler caters to your every need.
If bored, you can try your hand at Sandals Golf & Country Club, explore the terrace, or satisfy your taste buds at one of the 5 restaurants and 2 bars, one of which is Jamaica’s only champagne and caviar bar.
When you leave, you will be raving about the exceptional service. We promise.
2. Sandals Grenada
Many consider Sandals Grenada the best resort, better than Sandals Royal Plantation. This is because it offers an out-of-the-world experience with innovative design and infrastructure. Some romantic has poured every inch of love into designing this place.
Expect love to flow everywhere. There are sky pool suites, rondavels, swim-up pools, and more. Additionally, 69 suits have personalized butler service.
The island of spice will put you in an instant romantic mood thanks to the alluring aroma of spices and tropical blossoms. Next time you remember Grenade, it will be with nostalgia.
3. Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Many things come to mind when we think of Sandals Grande St. Lucian. But what stands out are over-the-water bungalows and delicious cuisine.
The place is set on its own peninsula with Rodney Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The towering volcanic mountains covered in greenery, the fern-filled jungles, and the calm waters make the place relaxing and the scenery breathtaking.
Guests staying at Grande St. Lucian can take advantage of free rides to Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Regency La Toc and enjoy amenities at all three resorts. Also, if you stay for over three days, you get a free wedding.
There are swim-up bars, 27 restaurants (12 in Grande and 15 in the other two), 2 golf courses, and many more amenities to try.
4. Sandals South Coast
Previously called Sandals Whitehouse, Sandals South Coast is a reimagined resort set on a 500-acre wilderness preserve and laced with a beautiful sandy beach.
The all-oceanic view resort has over-the-water bungalows and a bar. Additionally, there is an over-water chapel with a glass floor for a romantic never-seen-before wedding.
The resort has three pools, one of which is 1,000 feet long and the biggest pool in Jamaica. You can eat at any of the 9 on-site restaurants offering dishes from around the world.
It also has many land and water activities that you can enjoy. If you want something more romantic, you and your partner can sit around the fire pits or bonfire areas to make the moments more memorable.
5. Sandals Royal Barbados
The newest addition to the Sandals resort, the Sandals Royal Barbados, is on the same property as Sandals Barbados, and you have access to all the amenities there.
The resort is Royal in more ways than one, including how guests are treated. You will feel like you have been issued a title as soon as you put your foot down on the property.
White sand, glistening sea, forests, and caverns surround the all-suite resort. With a rooftop pool, a 4-lane bowling alley, two new restaurant concepts—Chi Asian and American Tavern—and a men’s barbershop, it boasts many Sandals firsts.
Unique lodging options include the opulent Millionaire Suites, Swim-up Suites, and the majestic Skypool Suites. It also has seven restaurants where delectable fare is available, as well as an infinity pool.
6. Sandals Montego Bay
The Sandals Montego Bay resort has recently been redesigned to provide the best in style and innovation. The newcomers are Over-the-Water Bar and a new Over-the-Water chapel, making the place all the more appealing to lovebirds ready to get hitched.
The resort now has modern amenities, offering 5-star luxury. It is nestled along the never-ending shoreline of Jamaica on a long, private white sand beach. A coral reef nearby produces the calmest waters, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
7. Sandals Regency La Toc
Sandals Regency La Toc is a beautiful resort worth staying in. Placed between verdant hillsides, a crescent-shaped beach, and coral bluffs, Regency offers sights to behold.
The resort has a huge golf course with nine holes, to which you will have complete access. Additionally, the resort comes with a stay-in-one, play-at-three program. This means you can enjoy all the amenities, including restaurants at the nearby Sandals hotels, Sandals Halcyon Beach and Sandals Grande St. Lucian.
The resort has gorgeous accommodations like Millionaire Suites with Butler service, sea or forest views, three large pools, a whirlpool, and 27 restaurants combined.
8. Sandals Halcyon Beach
The second smallest Sandals resort, Sandals Halcyon forms a triplet with nearby Sandals resorts. You are sure to be awestruck and charmed by the gigantic palm trees and cute button-like cottages strategically placed between them.
The mountains rise from the blue sea, and the pristine beach oozes calm and comfort. The place is intimate and charming, just like its name—cool, calm, quiet, and peaceful.
If you are here for a romantic honeymoon, the honeymoon butler suits will be the best for you. They have a plunge pool, a private veranda, and butler service.
9. Sandals Emerald Bay
If you are looking for a Sandals resort with the best beach, Sandals Emerald is what you have been searching for. The property is unique because it was originally a Four Seasons resort before being converted to a Sandals resort.
The resort’s location is enough to make you fall in love with it. It is located in Exuma on a mile-long stretch of beach full of gorgeous white sand and offers calming views.
The resort is perfect for golf lovers, offering an 18-hole golf course, and if you are not interested in golf, you can visit the famous swimming pigs.
10. Sandals Grande Antigua
Besides boasting a private stretch of beach, Sandals Grande Antigua also has epic pools that invite you to take a dip. The resort has 6 pools and 6 whirlpools, so you can never get enough.
The beach is pristine, untouched by human corruption, and the warm breeze of the Caribbean instantly helps you relax and elevates your mood.
The all-suites property has magnificent suites that were so loved by the visitors that they were recreated in other Sandals properties.
The resort has been voted the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort 7 times in a row.
