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Sandals Montego Bay
North Kent Ave, St James, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Great Weekend Trip!

Sandals Montego Bay

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5 of 5 stars
SeaSure 8 contributions
Cape May, NJ
Feb 23, 2006
27/27 found this review helpful

As soon as we landed in Jamaica, the party started at the airport where Sandals has a greeting lounge with Red Stripe beer, soda, cocktails and snacks, the resort was a very short ride (8 minutes). Once there, we were welcomed with champagne and warm hand towels. After a quick briefing we ate lunch and were on the beach soaking up the warm Jamaican sun within a 1/2 hour. Couples that had vacationed at other resorts said Montego Bay was the best for a quick getaway. If you go to Negril or Ocho Rios, you'd be stuck on a bus for a couple of hours to and from the airport, wasting your vacation. The staff was polite and very accomodating. There are activities around the clock...participate if you want or just relax and soak up the sun. My husband and I took Salsa lessons on the beach, entered the Best Dressed competition and enjoyed all of the water sports offered (ask for Fellucchie!) There are also pool tables, darts, chess, shuffle board and a basketball court beach side. Snorkeling was the best...lots of colorful fish to see in the reef. The Play Makers put on shows nightly. While there they had a talent show, art auction, newlywed game and fashion show. The quality of the food was excellent. I do suggest making reservations at Tokyo Joe's & Cucina Romana as soon as you check in to avoid a late seating or you could always grab a bite from the buffet. The resort was very clean...we had a room in the concierge wing, honeymoon suite on waters edge (free upgrade) right above Tokyo Joe's that was breath taking. My drinks of choice were the Miami Vice and Jamaican Smile...make sure you try them. Our trip was from Friday to Monday...with good planning you can have 4 days on the beach. I came home beautifully bronzed and relaxed. This was our first trip away from our children in 10 years...if we can swing it, we'd like to go back EVERY year.

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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2006
  • Member since February 23, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
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Sandals Montego Bay

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4 of 5 stars
Bocatravel 5 contributions
Boca Raton Fl
Feb 21, 2006
13/14 found this review helpful

Just got back from a quick 3 day weekend at the Sandals Mo'bay. IT was an enjoyable stay I especialy liked the fact it is about 5 minutes from the airport. Yes the planes do go over all day long however after a few hours it didnt bother us anymore.
This is our second trip to Jamaica the last time we were at the Ritz Carlton and you cannot compare the two.
When we arived I asked if there were any upgrades available and we got the honeymoon room overlooking the ocean. This includes a full bar along with a Jucuzzi bath tub.
The great thing about Sandals is that if you want to be active they have things to do if you just want to chill with a rum punch its all good. The food quality was as I expected, o.k. not great. The service I found to be good especially after I broke the rules and slipped some 5's to the bartenders and waiters. They say "no tipping" but the smart people do tip, the staff people do not make that much and you will get an appreciative "respect mon" and notice a nice change in the quality of service you are offered.

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Respect for Sandals Mo Bay

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5 of 5 stars
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Ronkonkoma, Long Island, New York
Feb 21, 2006
8/11 found this review helpful

We have been to quite a few Sandals Resports for a change of scenery from our most favorite Sandals which is Sandals Mo Bay. All Sandals are very good, but Mo Bay has us in it's grip for giving us that true home-away-from-home feeling one can only get from truly caring staff and a just the right size property. We are in our early to late fifties and own a timeshare in Aruba, having been there 14 times. Sandals Mo Bay has Aruba beat (sorry) hand's down for friendly happy workers from Manager to the wonderful gardeners. The people of Jamaica, on and off property, are among the most helpful people we have ever come across. Sandals workers have a great resort in Mo Bay--- Respect breeds Respect. Go with an open mind, wave to the planes, and realize what a jewel this Sandals is at the end of the runway. Walk Good!!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2006
  • Member since February 21, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
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out of this world

Sandals Montego Bay

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5 of 5 stars
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po box 673 minersville pa
Feb 21, 2006
8/18 found this review helpful

Sandals Montego Bay is hopping.... words can not say enough about this place..... we are planning a return trip next year.... My hat goes off to all the staff there .... job well done....thank you ...

Donna
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4 of 5 stars
caz_needing_help 3 contributions
UK
Feb 20, 2006
17/17 found this review helpful

We read lots of reviews on Sandals Montego Bay and to tell the truth we were more than a little worried but I am pleased to say none of what we read was mildly close to true and we had an excellent time!

We stayed for 2 weeks and stayed in a grande lux beachfront category, I will get the only negative thing about our trip out of the way....
The room was not as new as we would have expected especially for the price we paid, the furniture and decor left a lot to be desired and the room had a mouldy damp smell.

Now to the good part!! We were right on the beach and the beach is absolutely beautiful, the grounds are well maintained and where ever you walk there are always staff cleaning up, and everyone is so polite and friendly!

Food- I can't believe people on previous reviews moaned about the food!!
The breakfast has a huge selection fresh fruit, waffles, pancakes, cereal, porridge, omlette, bacon, scrambled egg, veg, akee, sausage, ham the list goes on so I wont bore everyone, and with all the restaurants there is definitely something to cater to everyone’s tastes, we had everything from fresh lobster, to steak and chicken.

The staff will go out of there way to accommodate any request, and really made our stay extra special,.

The pools are small so don't go expecting a massive one, but they make up for it will 4 Jacuzzis all of which are lovely and warm, and very relaxing...also a great place to meet other guests.

The play makers were really fun, the night time entertainment wasn't really our kinda thing, but you can't please everyone!


All in all I would definitely stay again, and all in all the resort is perfect to relax and party!

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Address: North Kent Ave, St James, Montego Bay, Jamaica