Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios

Fifties-era colonial-style resort on a secluded cove.

Score 85.28
Stats 74 rooms; 1 villa; 4 restaurants; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge Authentic Jamaica, down to cigars hand-rolled by an on-staff expert.
Rooms to Book Honeymoon Plantation Suites, for their Jacuzzi tubs.
Don't Miss Veuve Clicquot served with sugarcane in the C-Bar, the Caribbean's only champagne-and-caviar bar.
Cost Doubles from $650.
Contact 2 Main Street
888/487-6925 or 876/974-5601

www.royalplantation.com

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“The all-inclusive Sandals resort chain's bid to redeem its association with bottomless margaritas and topless beaches instead offers super-luxury amenities....” MORE»

—Matt Lee
“Real Jamaica Flavor” in Travel + Leisure, Mar 2005