Your honeymoon is one of the most special trips you’ll ever plan, so you want to get it right. If you’re considering going to an adults-only all-inclusive Sandals resort, read on for our picks for the best Sandals resorts for honeymoons.
While all of the Sandals resorts are aimed at couples and offer luxury and romance, each location varies somewhat in terms of ambiance and offerings. We recommend doing some research to find the resort that will deliver the experience you want. You can also reach out to us—as certified Sandals specialists who have visited every resort, we have plenty of expertise to share.
Current Deals at Sandals
Before we get started on our list of best Sandals Resorts, we know price makes a difference for everyone. We recommend checking for the latest deals and specials when considering which resort you will book. For example, there may be a better deal at Sandals Royal Barbados with Sandals Barbados right next door or there might be a 777 deal available.
Sandals for Honeymoons Quick Picks
- Overall best Sandals for honeymoons: Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Grenada, Sandals St. Vincent
- Best Sandals honeymoon suites: Coyaba Sky Rondovals at Sandals Dunn’s River, overwater bungalows at Sandals South Coast and Sandals Royal Caribbean, beachfront butler villas at Sandals St. Vincent, SkyPool suites at Sandals Grenada and Negril
Our Picks for Best Sandals for Honeymoons
Sandals St. Vincent, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
If you want the “get away from it all” vibe on your honeymoon, Sandals St. Vincent is for you. While it may take a little longer to get here, the trip is well worth it. This new Sandals resort also features the “Sandals 2.0” experience, with new restaurants and new suite designs, plus the service here is some of the best we’ve encountered at any resort.
The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is laid back and peaceful. The setting is stunning, located on a private cove with lush hills behind. If you love the beach, book a beachfront butler suite witha private plunge pool. For all-out luxury, stay in a two-story overwater villa.
We have really enjoyed Sandals Saint Vincent and because of the size and luxury, it is easily the best Sandals Resort for honeymoons.
Sandals Dunn’s River, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
One of the newest Sandals resorts, Sandals Dunn’s River elevates the experience with its “Sandals 2.0” approach. It has multiple new restaurant concepts and bars, and the best food of all the resorts, as well as unique new suites.
The Coyaba Sky Rondoval Suites have swim-up access to a river pool; a private pool sanctuary; and a rooftop terrace with seating and an oversized soaking tub for two. The Tufa Terrace Skypool Suites have large balconies with beach views, a private elevated infinity pool, and an oversized soaking tub for two. Both suites offer 24-hour in-room dining and personal butler service.
With the amazing service, new restaurants and perfect location, Sandals Dunn’s River is perfect for a honeymoon.
Google rating: 4.7
Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The most intimate Sandals resort, Sandals Royal Plantation only has 74 suites—and they are all oceanfront. They also all come with personal butler service and 24-hour inroom dining for complete pampering and relaxation.
This resort has two lovely private beaches and an elegant Old World feel. Guests rave about the level of service here. And while it’s smaller, you also have access to all the amenities at Sandals Ochi, which is the largest and liveliest Sandals resort. Golf is also included.
Sandals Royal Plantation is perfect for a quiet honeymoon, but some people find it too quiet or a little bit outdated.
Google rating: 4.7
Sandals Grenada, St. George’s, Grenada
Set along the exclusive white-sand Pink Gin Beach, Sandals Grenada is perfect for an upscale tropical honeymoon. It’s close to the airport, easy to get around, and offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving.
Stay in a SkyPool suite, which features ocean views from an elevated infinity-edge pool on the balcony as well as plush seating and an oversized soaking tub for two. These come with personal butler service and 24-hour inroom dining. If you feel like leaving the resort, Grenada offers many wonderful excursion opportunities.
Google rating: 4.6
Sandals South Coast, Whitehouse, Jamaica
This is another option for a “get away from it all” vibe, but much easier and faster to get to from the U.S. Located in a secluded area surrounded by nature, Sandals South Coast has a pristine private white-sand beach and a peaceful, romantic atmosphere. In fact, it has been named the “Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort.”
The best honeymoon suites here are the overwater bungalows, set above the Caribbean around a heart-shaped walkway. They feature large sun decks with direct water access, overwater hammocks, and an oversized soaking tub for two. Inside you’ll find plush king beds and glass floor inserts so you can watch the marine life below. These come with 24-hour inroom dining and personal butler service.
Google rating: 4.5
Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Gros-Islet, St. Lucia
Set in gorgeous St. Lucia, also known as Little Hawaii, Sandals Grande St. Lucian has a beautiful beach that’s perfect for watersports–both nonmotorized and motorized–and romantic overwater bungalows for the perfect honeymoon hideaway. In addition to all you can enjoy onsite, you also get access via a free shuttle to two other Sandals resorts in St. Lucia, as well as complimentary golf.
This is one of the best Sandals for honeymooners who like to scuba dive, as it is a top diving site. In addition to the luxurious overwater bungalows, other great honeymoon suite choices include Rondoval suites with private pool sanctuaries. Both come with personal butler service.
Google rating: 4.5
Sandals Negril, Negril, Jamaica
Set on famous Seven Mile Beach, Sandals Negril is a prime location for lazy beach days, excellent snorkeling from the beach, and incredible sunsets. This laidback resort has plenty of oceanfront rooms and suites, including our favorite for honeymoons: the Crystal Lagoon Swim-up suites, which have direct pool access and overlook the beach. These also come with personal butler service.
There are also beachfront restaurants and bars so you can really get into the vacation vibe.
Google rating: 4.4
Sandals Royal Barbados, St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
You’ll get two resorts in one at Sandals Royal Barbados, which is located right next door to Sandals Barbados. These luxury resorts are set on the best beach on the island and one of our favorite Sandals beaches. SRB also offers some unique aspects, including a rooftop bar and infinity pool, a bowling alley, and the largest glass-fronted infinity pool in the Caribbean.
All of the accommodations here are either club or butler level, so they all come with room service. For an incredible view, choose the Beachfront One Bedroom SkyPool Butler Suite. It has a large private balcony with an elevated infinity pool and an oversized soaking tub, and comes with butler service and a private luxury airport transfer.
Google rating: 3.9
Sandals Honeymoon Package
No matter which Sandals resort you choose for your honeymoon, you’ll receive all sorts of inclusions including a complimentary Sandals honeymoon package. This includes a chilled bottle of sparkling wine, turndown service with flower petals on the first night of your stay, and breakfast in bed with fresh flowers one morning of your choice.
Note that the free honeymoon package is available on stays that happen within 30 days of your wedding date.
Inclusions with every stay at Sandals include luxurious accommodations; unlimited meals and snacks at all of the gourmet onsite restaurants; unlimited nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks including premium liquor and Robert Mondavi wines; in-room minifridge that is restocked daily plus coffeemaker with Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee; room service in club and butler rooms; nonmotorized watersports including instruction; scuba diving for certified divers; land activities including tennis plus golf where available; fitness center; daily and nightly entertainment; access and transportation to other resorts when available; airport transfers; Wifi; and all taxes and tips.
Sandals Honeymoon FAQs
Are Sandals good for a honeymoon?
Yes, Sandals resorts are perfect for honeymoons. They offer romantic settings that are adults only and all inclusive for a relaxing, stress-free stay–just what you need after all the work of planning a wedding. They’re located on beautiful Caribbean beaches and offer plenty to do as well as a range of gourmet restaurants, and everything is included.
Is Sandals just for honeymooners?
While Sandals resorts are excellent for honeymooners, they are not just for honeymooners. They cater to all sorts of couples looking for a fun and relaxing getaway in a gorgeous location, whether that’s for a special occasion or just a break from the everyday. And lately, Sandals has even begun to be more attractive for friends and groups traveling together with the addition of accommodations at some resorts that offer multiple bedrooms.
Which Sandals is the most relaxing?
All Sandals resorts are relaxing, but some have more peaceful atmospheres than others. These include Sandals South Coast in Jamaica, which is set in a secluded nature preserve; Sandals Royal Plantation in Jamaica, which is the smallest Sandals and only has butler suites for the ultimate pampering; and Sandals Halcyon Beach in St. Lucia, which is a more intimate resort and has serene lush surroundings.
Which Sandals resort is the newest?
The newest Sandals resort is Sandals Saint Vincent in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, followed by Sandals Dunn’s River in Jamaica.
