Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.7
8.2
Star Rating
4.5
5.0
Room Count
228
222
Restaurants
11
21
Pools
5
11
Year Opened
2016
2017
Year Renovated
2023
2021
Features
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Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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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Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
20
26
Included
19
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
9
12
Suite Categories
9
12
Activities Comparison
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Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
24
24
Included
18
18
Extra Charge
6
6
Pros & Cons
Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Shared access to Royalton White Sands effectively doubles the dining and pool options at no extra cost
Pirate-themed water park is genuinely good for families with children aged 5–14
White Bay Beach has better water clarity and calmer conditions than many Montego Bay resort beaches
The Jerk Hut on the beach is one of the most authentically Jamaican dining experiences at any all-inclusive
Diamond Club ocean-view suites get sunset exposure — some of the best balcony views in the Royalton Jamaica portfolio
Cons
Noise between rooms is a recurring issue — entertainment runs late and building soundproofing varies
Buffet food quality fluctuates significantly; the specialty restaurants are more reliable but require patience to access during peak periods
The resort is in Falmouth, not Montego Bay proper — if you want day trips to the city, budget extra time
Closure planned for late 2025/2026 for hurricane damage renovation — verify operational status before booking
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
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues.
