Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
8.0
8.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
217
222
Restaurants
8
21
Pools
2
11
Year Opened
2017
2017
Year Renovated
2017
2021
Features
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Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
17
26
Included
16
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
14
12
Suite Categories
12
12
Activities Comparison
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Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
15
24
Included
10
18
Extra Charge
5
6
Pros & Cons
Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Pros
Butler service from two-bedroom suites upward — WhatsApp-based contact system is the fastest and most responsive in Jamaica's all-inclusive sector per guest reviews
Himalayan Salt Lounge is genuinely unique in Jamaica and uncommon in Caribbean all-inclusives generally
Pierside Restaurant teppanyaki dining over the Caribbean is the most atmospherically distinctive specialty dining experience in Montego Bay
Apartment-style suites with full kitchens make this practical for extended stays and multi-family bookings in a way that standard hotel rooms cannot
Cons
Sea grass and inconsistent water clarity affect portions of the private beach — not reliably pristine
Older Sable Palm and Silver Palm towers show maintenance wear; Sentry Tower receives consistently better condition reviews
Room service delivery fee per order is unexpected in an all-inclusive context — factor it into evening meal planning
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
