Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
(888) 726-3257
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About Sandals Royal Plantation

Sandals Royal Plantation is a small, relaxed, adults-only, all-inclusive resort offering all-butler service during your stay. Expect roaming peacocks and authentic Jamaican culture as you stay in one of the resort's 74 suites or villas, all equipped with private outdoor pools. The property also features two bars and five restaurants ranging from casual to fine, including Jamaica's only caviar and champagne bar, plus a private beach area, boutiques, spa, steam room, gym, water sports and yoga studio. Guests may also enjoy complimentary shuttle services and green fees at the nearby Upton Estates Golf and Country Club.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres8
Year Opened2001
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesSuite, Villas/Casitas
PoolOutdoor
Beach AccessYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
SpaYes
TennisYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Travel Offers
JAMAICA | Enjoy accommodations at any Sandals Jamaica resort (Montego Bay, Royal Caribbean, Negril, Royal Plantation, Ochi, South Coast, or Dunn’s River), unlimited golf at Sandals Golf Club – Ocho Rios, and an “all-inclusive” experience that includes: dining at any of the resort’s gourmet restaurants, unlimited premium liquors, and various water and land sports activities.

Golf courses at Sandals Royal Plantation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews (7)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best 5 days of golf ever!

We played 5 days of golf and loved every minute. Everett was the best caddy we have ever had. It was like having 5 days of private lessons. We have been home 2 months and every time we play we talk about and use the tips Everett showed us we are already planning when to go back! Great course with amazing staff!!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Jamaica's jungle golf experience

Sandals golf doesn't get mentioned along with the upper tier courses of Montego Bay, but for a golfer on a Jamaican vacation, it's well worth it to sacrifice the beach for a tee time. The course was in solid shape when I played it. The greens were slow - and likely always will be - but it's nothing you can't adjust to with some patience. Taking a local caddie is what makes the round go. The greens are some of the smallest in resort golf. Hitting them is hard enough. Putting on them is even trickier. Many holes are quite hilly or feature a dogleg, meaning you've got to have a strategy to be in the right position to score well. The only real water hazard is the pond between the 10th and 18th fairway. Only a good drive on the last hole will carry it, something neither me or my playing partner could accomplish. The clubhouse is relatively new, rebuilt after a fire in 2021. There's a bar upstairs serving food and drinks and a spacious pro shop below.

Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

You gotta request Dianna as your Caddy!

Course is great. Sure, the greens are a little slow, but everything else is in phenomenal conditions. You get a caddy to enhance the experience, and I'd strongly recommend requesting Dianna. She made the day way better and knew the course in and out. Even some putts I would have never believed her reads to be right, turns out they were.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Poor conditions

Course is equal to marginal $25 course back home. Expected resort level got low end municipal

Greens terrible. Holes under repair Not worth the time much less the money

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 29
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Scenic Course

Played this course while on vacation, played it three times. The course is very scenic with many changes in elevation. Fairways are nice and wide, rough is very playable but will penalize you if you do not strike the ball first. The greens could be better though, they were rough and patchy. They are small and very challenging. Listen to your caddy, they know the breaks!

The staff is very friendly. Our caddy for the three rounds was awesome! He quickly recognized our games, my wife and I, and suggested the most appropriate club for the situation.

All in all, a very good course, truly enjoyes playing this track!

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 143
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Golf Channel
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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