The Best Sandals Resorts for Your Honeymoon

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If your wedding will top the list as one of the best days of your life, your honeymoon will also rank high as one of the best vacations you’ll ever take. In general, honeymoons are meant to be the trip of a lifetime where you and your partner get to check destinations and excursions off your bucket list. And if your dream vacation involves lying on a pristine beach, on an island in the tropics, an all-inclusive resort might be just what you need to unwind and start your marriage on a relaxing note. Enter: Sandals Resorts, which are a popular choice among honeymooners for its all-inclusive amenities, dreamy Caribbean destinations, and top-notch service.

With a plethora of stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, and Curaçao, picking one destination for your honeymoon can seem intimidating. That's why we spoke with Marsha-Ann Donaldson-Brown, Sandals Resorts International’s director of weddings and romance, to get the low down on the best Sandals Resorts for every type of couple.

“Just like our couples, our resorts each have a distinct personality—so the most popular resorts for honeymooners ultimately boils down to their preferences,” says Donaldson-Brown. “Our resorts were built for two people in love, and we live for the moments where we can surprise and delight our couples, especially on their honeymoon.”

Meet the Expert

Marsha-Ann Donaldson-Brown is the director of weddings and romance for the nationally recognized Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean's leading all-inclusive resort company. With over three decades of experience in hospitality and tourism, she oversees the Destination Wedding Program and an amazing team spanning over 15 resorts and eight islands, helping couples around the world realize memories of a lifetime.

Ahead, we narrowed it down to the top six Sandals Resorts ideally suited for your first postnuptial romantic getaway.

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Sandals Royal Curacao

Pools, palm trees, and hotel accommodations meet the sea at Sandals Royal Curacao

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Nestled on 44 acres atop the crystalline southern Caribbean waters, Sandals Royal Curacao is an island gem you probably haven’t heard of yet—and it happens to provide the perfect balance between romance, tranquility, and pleasure for those planning a honeymoon. Opened in June of 2022, it has ample luxury offerings including two new signature suite categories—Seaside Butler Bungalows and Poolside Butler Bungalows—complete with tranquility soaking tubs, private pools, and butler service. All guests can also enjoy the brand's first-ever two-level infinity pool oasis that looks out towards the ocean. 

Adventurous couples can hop aboard a catamaran to sail Curacao's waters or head into Wilmstead to experience the island’s local art scene, restaurants, and friendly locals. At this west-facing property, guests can spend the night dining outdoors at one of the three food trucks (they stay open all night long) or at one of eight restaurants while admiring the beautiful sunset and enjoying a delicious meal. 

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Sandals Grande St. Lucian

Sandals Grande St Lucia

Escape to this picturesque, all-inclusive resort on its own peninsula in dreamy St. Lucia. On the west, you have Rodney Bay, which is known for having the calmest waters on the island. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean, boasting views that seem to go on forever. At Sandals Grande St. Lucian, you’ll discover volcanic mountains set against the jaw-dropping blue sea, immerse yourself in the history at Fort Rodney, a bluff-top holdout during Britain’s 150-year war with France, and take your first steps as newlyweds on a mile-long stretch of perfect, white sand beach. 

For a bucket-list experience, stay in one of the iconic Tahiti-style over-the-water bungalows featuring glass floor panels, a tranquility soaking tub for two, and an outdoor shower. Romance is in the air at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, and you could be, too, in your very own overwater hammock. 

The innovative suites and incredible amenities at this resort make it a no-brainer for couples who want to experience the best of modern luxury and natural beauty. 

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Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Montego Bay

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Explore the vast, unending shoreline of the most exclusive, private white-sand beach in Jamaica's Montego Bay. Couples can enjoy a new over-the-water bar, stay in a swim-up suite, or even get married in the new over-the-water chapel.

“For any foodie-loving couple, Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica is a popular choice because of the number of specialty cuisines offered all in one location,” notes Donaldson-Brown.

Indulge in all of your culinary cravings at one of 12 restaurants, including the two newest offerings, a steakhouse and a sushi restaurant. Situated right next to the original Sandals resort that changed luxury honeymooning forever, experience the amenities of two Sandals resorts in one vacation. Trust us, you can guarantee a romantic beachfront getaway when you stay at Sandals Montego Bay. 

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Sandals Grenada

Sandals Grenada – St. George’s, Grenada

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Looking for the ultimate exotic beach paradise? Located on Grenada's exclusive Pink Gin Beach, Sandals Grenada offers stunning natural beauty, tranquil beaches, and thrilling adventure. “Grenada is home to some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean, and Sandals Grenada is a stunning resort to retreat to after a day of underwater exploration,” says Donaldson-Brown.

The resort also boasts private plunge pools where newlyweds can reminisce on their recent nuptials while admiring the bright blue ocean amidst the intoxicating scent of spices and tropical blooms. Dine at your choice of one of 10 restaurants, or knock back a few at one of six bars, including swim-up bars, or watch the sunset beneath the sea from your personal oversized balcony.

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Sandals Royal Barbados

Sandals Royal Barbados – St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados

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This all-new, all-suite Caribbean all-inclusive resort is truly fit for royalty. Spend your days soaking up the sun at the rooftop pool and bar, engaging in some friendly competition at the four-lane bowling alley, or grabbing a treat at Sandals' first gourmet donut shop. For dinner, try out one of two new Sandals' restaurant concepts—American Tavern and Chi Asian.

Situated next to the original Sandals Barbados, guests at Royal Barbados get the chance to experience two Caribbean resorts for the price of one. Enjoy signature accommodations, including the magnificent Skypool suites, swim-up suites, and millionaire suites, world-class international cuisine at seven restaurants, and unlimited land and water sports, including PADI® Certified Scuba Diving. 

“For adventure-seeking couples, Sandals Royal Barbados has a lot to offer with everything from on-resort watersports to thrilling island excursions and snorkeling tours,” says Donaldson-Brown. Simply put, it's majestic luxury redefined for the modern era. 

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Sandals South Coast

Sandals South Coast – Whitehouse, Jamaica

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Nestled within a 500-acre nature preserve, Sandals South Coast sits on a two-mile stretch of white-sand beach on Jamaica's untouched southern coast. Over-the-water bungalows offer honeymooners an intimate, indulgent vacation with front-row seats to the clear blue waters and rich marine life below. 

“For couples looking to unwind and relax on the beach in the most tranquil setting, Sandals South Coast and our other resorts in Jamaica are a great option,” says Donaldson-Brown.

With three pools (including Jamaica's largest), unlimited fine dining at nine restaurants, and spectacular rooms including private balconies and ocean views, this stunning seaside oasis is ideally suited both to relaxation and romance. 

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Sandals Dunn's River

Sandals Dunn's River

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Opened in May of 2023, Sandals Dunn's River was designed to be an adults-only resort, specifically for couples. Honeymooners can enjoy an array of amenities, including five pools, two river pools, fine dining experiences at 12 restaurants, nine bars (including a swim-up bar), and an assortment of outdoor and water activities.

Located on the north coast of Jamaica, guests can also indulge in some R&R on the resort's pristine beach, or work with the property to book an excursion to explore the beauty of Ocho Rios, including the location's gorgeous (and very famous) waterfalls. As for the rooms? You won't be disappointed, as the accommodations at Sandals Dunn's River span from rooms with rainforest backdrops to beachfront skypool suites and luxurious villas.

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