What is the Best Sandals Resort?

“What is the best Sandals resort?”

“Which Sandals resort is your favorite?”

I get asked some version of these questions A LOT as a professional travel advisor so I thought it’d be helpful for me to share my answer. Unfortunately, though, it’s not as straight forward as just ranking them in order from best to worst and telling you the top Sandals resort.

There are 17 Sandals resorts on eight islands in the Caribbean:

• Antigua: 1 resort

• Bahamas: 1 resort

• Barbados: 2 resorts

• Curacao: 1 resort

• Grenada: 1 resort

• Jamaica: 7 resorts

• St. Lucia: 3 resorts

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines: 1 resort

While all of these Sandals resorts have certain things in common like being all-inclusive resorts for couples only and being located on some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, they’re far from cookie cutter resorts.

Each one has something different to offer and what might be the best for me (or your cousin Susie) might not be the best for you.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort in St. Lucia

So, how do you know which Sandals resort is the best for you? Here is a cheat sheet I created to help get you pointed in the right direction.

Best Sandals resorts for beach lovers?

• Sandals Negril (Jamaica)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Grande Antigua (Antigua)

• Sandals Dunn's River (Jamaica)
  

Which Sandals resorts have the nicest pools?

• Sandals Royal Barbados (Barbados)

• Sandals Grenada (Grenada)

• Sandals South Coast (Jamaica)

• Sandals Ochi (Jamaica)

• Sandals Halcyon (St. Lucia)

Best Sandals resorts for nightlife?

• Sandals Ochi Beach (Jamaica)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Montego Bay (Jamaica)

• Sandals Regency La Toc (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Dunn's River (Jamaica)

  
  

Which Sandals resorts have motorized water sports?

• Sandals Negril (Jamaica)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Montego Bay (Jamaica)

• Sandals Halcyon (St. Lucia)

• Sandals South Coast (Jamaica)

Best Sandals resorts for a quieter vibe?

• Sandals Halcyon (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Royal Caribbean (Jamaica)

• Sandals Royal Curacao (Curacao)

• Sandals Negril (Jamaica)

• Sandals Grenada (Grenada)

• Sandals St. Vincent & the Grenadines (St. Vincent)

Which Sandals resorts have golf included?

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Halcyon (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Regency La Toc (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Ochi Beach (Jamaica)

• Sandals Dunn’s River (Jamaica)

Best Sandals resorts for scuba diving?

• Sandals Grenada (Grenada)

• Sandals Royal Bahamian (Bahamas)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals Royal Curacao (Curacao)

• Sandals St. Vincent & the Grenadines (St. Vincent)

Which Sandals resorts have overwater bungalows?

• Sandals Royal Caribbean (Jamaica)

• Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia)

• Sandals South Coast (Jamaica)

• Sandals St. Vincent & the Grenadines (St. Vincent)

Best Sandals Resorts for fall travel?

• Sandals Royal Curacao (Curacao)

Which Sandals resorts have a private offshore island?

• Sandals Royal Bahamian (Bahamas)

• Sandals Royal Caribbean (Jamaica)

PRO TIP: Sandals has a couple of really helpful tools you can use to search for resorts with specific features and/or do a side-by-side comparison of resorts:

CLICK HERE to filter resorts by specific features and/ore compare resorts side-by-side

Besides the characteristics I've listed above, some other factors you’ll want to consider when choosing a Sandals resort are things like: price, distance from airport, specific dining experiences, excursion options available on the island, etc.

Choosing the right resort.

With 17 Sandals resorts to choose from, picking the “best” one isn’t about rankings—it’s about what’s best for you.

Whether you're dreaming of a resort with an amazing beach, overwater bungalows, a vibrant nightlife, or something quieter and more laid-back, I can help match you with the Sandals property that actually fits your travel style and priorities.

I’m Jodi—a Certified Sandals Specialist and destination wedding travel advisor who knows these resorts inside and out. My clients never have to gamble on a resort they hope they’ll like. They get tailored recommendations and expert guidance every step of the way.

No more scrolling reviews or getting lost in online research—let’s skip to the part where you know exactly where to go.

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→ Schedule a free consultation call

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