Sandals Montego Bay - All-inclusive Couples-only

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The original Sandals resort which was purchased and opened in 1981, Sandals Montego Bay, is known as the most active of the Sandals resorts, marketed by Sandals as the resort “where the fun never stops”.  During the day, a fun beach resort all led by a friendly outgoing staff. At night, an entertaining social gathering centered on the beachfront main building which is an open air roofed structure that includes several restaurants, bars, and the amphitheater/dance complex. The resort’s nightly high energy atmosphere draws in guests from the Sandals Royal Caribbean resort and Sandals Inn utilizing the Sandals exchange privileges and complimentary scheduled shuttle transfers between the three resorts. Sandals Montego Bay has a very loyal following and has the highest return guest rate among the Sandals Resorts.
Sandals Montego Bay (Official Website)
Description (Sandals Website)

Location - Northeast Montego Bay Jamaica bordering Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport. Approx 5 minute shuttle drive from the airport. Approx 10 minutes from Sandals Inn in downtown Montego Bay area and 10 minutes west of Sandals Royal Caribbean.

Atmosphere - Very active and energetic, alive at night with New Years celebration atmosphere all centered around the Sky Dome and Bayside terrace area. Most lively of all the Sandals resorts. Bordering the airport, guests do hear and see airplanes taking off and landing from morning into the evening hours.

Layout & design - 250 rooms & suites within fairly thin beachfront property stetching along the long beach stretch, flat and easy to get around. Several 4-story accommodation buildings and Bay Roc Villas on the eastern quieter side of the resort. Although the resort is fully renovated to Sandals standards, the infrastructure dates back to the 60's featuring Caribbean open-air lobby area, external hallways, and large balconies.

Dining
Sandals Montego Bay features 7 restaurants:

Bayside Restaurant (International) - primary restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner overlooking the beach. Enjoy buffet breakfast and lunch. Dinner features international a la carte cuisine. Indoor & outdoor seating available. No reservations, resort casual attire, non-smoking. Breakfast 7:30-11am, continental 10:30-11am. Lunch 12:30-2:30pm. Dinner 6-9pm.

The Oleander Room (Jamaican) - White-glove service Jamaican cuisine within air-conditioned setting overlooking the ocean. No reservations, non-smoking, Dinner 6-9pm, closed Sunday.

Cucina Romana (Italian) - Under the roof open-air lively atmosphere overlooking the sea serving popular italian dishes. Resort casual attire, non-smoking, dinner reservations required. Serves breakfast 8:30-11am Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Dinner 6-9pm closed Monday.

Tokyo Joes (Stir Fry) - Interior open-air setting constructed over the water, stir fried dishes prepared in open kitchen. Resort casual, non-smoking, reservations required, dinner 6-9pm closed Monday.

Stewfish Restaurant (Seafood) - Casual setting directly on the sand serving Jamaican and Caribbean seafood. Resort casual, non-smoking, no reservations, dinner 6-9pm closed Monday.

Cricketer's Pint - Indoor traditional English pub serving pub favorites. No reservations, resort casual attire, non-smoking. Serves lunch and meals daily 12pm-11pm, late night snacks until 5am, bar is open to 3am.

Irie Grill - Casual beachfront lunch favorites and snacks. open 11am-4pm.

Water dining lunch offered for butler guests, reservations required.

Restaurant Descriptions (Sandals Website)

Bars (4)

Beach Bar - 10am-5pm
Swim-up Pool Bar/ Piano Bar - 11am-2am
Main Bar - 10am-11pm
Cricketers Pub - 12pm-3am

Parties & Theme Nights:
Beach Party - Mondays
Manger's Cocktail Party - Mondays
Sandals Bash - Tuesdays
Sandals Select Guests Cocktail & Dinner Party - Tuesdays
The Jamaican Experience - Wednesdays
Caribbean Fling - Thursdays
International Star Shine Talent Showcase - Fridays
Concierge Cocktail Party - Fridays
Just for Lovers - Saturdays
Tropical Fiesta - Sundays

Activities
Known as the most active and entertaining Sandals Montego Bay features four swimming pools, the original hotel pool, a newer pool which also includes a swim-up bar, a small pool in front of cottage 7, and the spa pool. 4 whirlpools are located around the property. All of the pools are smaller in size as the resort is known much more for having the largest private beach among the north coast resorts. Scuba dive & snorkeling boats, glass bottom boat, and full range of water sports. Resort scuba certification & PADI International Dive certification available at additional cost. Air conditioned fitness Center, Red Lane Spa (additional cost), 4 day/night tennis courts, and other land activities available such as beach volleyball, pool tables, and basketball. Sandals activity & entertainment staff lead various activities throughout the day and night. Full schedule of nightly theme parties throughout the week. Nightly entertainment focuses around the sky dome amphitheater which is located in the open air open lobby area surrounded by the main bar and restaurants.
Activity descriptions (Sandals Website)
Off-property excursions (Sandals Website)

Accommodations
Rooms are primarily located within three 3-story buildings - Almonds, Palm, and Seagrapes blocks. Exception is the entry level Deluxe category which is located 2nd floor of the Oleander building above the restaurants. The suites are all located in the exceptional Bay Roc Villas. All rooms with TV, refrigerator, and Sandals standard room inclusions, WIFI service ($).
Room descriptions (Sandals Website)

Bay Roc Villas (Bay Roc Villa photos)
The Bay Roc Villas are all located along the beach on the quieter eastern portion of the resort.  Most of the Bay Roc Villas are located near beach edge. Pricing is among the least expensive oceanview, concierge, and butler accommodations available among the Sandals brand.

(PM) Prime Minister's Beachfront Suite at the Bay Roc Villas - beachfront with butler, concierge, room service, and VIP airport transfers - 1593 sq ft - luxurious separate grand bedroom, living and dining areas, marble bathroom, 2 plasma TV's, wet bar, large sun deck - 2nd floor cottages 6 & 8

(PS) Bay Roc Villas Presidential Beachfront 1 Bedroom Suite - beachfront with butler, concierge, room service, and VIP airport transfers - separate bedroom, living room, marble bathroom, 2 plasma TV's, large patio - 1st floor cottages 5, 6, 7, 18

(UB) Ultra Luxury Beachfront Suites of Bay Roc Villa - beachfront with butler, concierge, and room service - whirlpool bathtub and separate shower - either 2nd floor with balcony or 1st floor with patio - cottage 9

(BB) Bay Roc Villa Honeymoon Beachfront Suite Extraordinaire - beachfront with butler, concierge, and room service - either patio, balcony, or large bay window - 1st & 2nd floor cottages 9, 14, 17

(1B) Bay Roc Villa Ultra Luxury Honeymoon Beachfront 1BR Suite - beachfront with butler, concierge, and room service - separate bedroom and living room areas, patio - 1st floor cottages 8 & 15

(HS) Bay Roc Villa Honeymoon Beachfront Suite - beachfront with butler, concierge, and room service - patio or balcony - 1st floor cottages 18 & 19, 2nd floor cottage 18

(BJ) Bay Roc Villa Honeymoon Beachfront Veranda Jr Suite - beachfront with butler, concierge, and room service - whirlpool bath/shower - patio or balcony - 1st floor cottages 12 & 19, 2nd floor cottage 12

(LS) Luxury Seaside Room - garden view with balcony - located Bay Roc Villas 2nd floor cottage 8 & 19. Note this is not a suite category and do not have butler, concierge, or room service.

Almonds Building (Bldg #8) (view photos)
3-story building and has the most luxurious rooms in the resort with exception of the Bay Roc Villa suites. Sits directly on non-beach stretch of the ocean. All rooms with ocean views, whirlpool tub, and concierge service. No elevator.

(WP) Water's Edge Honeymoon Penthouse Concierge Room - 3rd floor with larger extended balcony and best views.

(HW) Honeymoon Water's Edge Concierge Room - similar in style and decor as (WP), but no double vanity. 2nd floor with balcony or 1st floor with patio with walkout to the grounds.

Palms Building (Bldg #10) (view photos)
3-story Beachfront building and closest to the beach among the three primary buildings. All rooms with beach/ocean views along with balcony or patio. No elevator.

(WB) Honeymoon Concierge Beachfront Walk-out Room - beachfront with concierge service - patio with walkout ability to the grounds - 1st floor Palms

(PW) Paradise Beachfront Concierge Walkout Room - same exact room as (WB)

(HB) Honeymoon Grande Luxe Beachfront Concierge Room - beachfront with concierge service - same room as (WB) but on 2nd & 3rd floor with balcony

(GB) Grande Luxe Beachfront Room - same room and floors as (HB) but without concierge service

Seagrapes Building (Bldg #11) (view photos)
3-story building set back in the resort's garden area. All rooms with  balcony or patio. No elevator.

(PO) Penthouse Grande Luxe Oceanview Room - ocean view - 3rd floor with balcony and best ocean views within the building.

(LX) Luxury Oceanview Room - ocean view - same room as (PO) but on 2nd floor with balcony

(PR) Premium Seaside Room - same room as (PO) but 1st floor with garden view and patio with walkout ability to the grounds.

Oleander Building (Bldg #9)
This is the primary resort building which contains the lobby area, many of the restaurants, and the amphitheater complex. No elevator.

(DL) Deluxe Oceanside Room - overlooks main pool area - no balcony or patio - 2nd floor Oleander building above restaurants.