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Most Asked Question #3:
Which Is The Best Room At Sandals Resorts?

Your are greeted by your butler the minute you arrive at Sandals. He whisks you away to your room, passing several less fortunate couples who are stuck in the lobby waiting to check in. The first thing you do when you get to your room is go through the French doors and step out on your private balcony. Your breath is taken away by the deep turquoise Caribbean. The crystal clear water looks close enough to dive into from where you stand.  All your concern about whether a beachfront room was the right choice evaporates instantly.

Within minutes your check-in is complete and you head out to explore your new home. As you walk by the lobby you see the same couples you passed earlier still checking in. You think to yourself, "Boy, I'm sure glad we got the VIP check-in!"

Later, you head back to your room after a day of fun in the sun. As soon as you walk in you know something is going on. The shades are drawn to darken the room. You follow a pathway marked by candles leading you from your living room through your bedroom finally ending in your spacious bathroom. Your Jacuzzi tub is illuminated by even more candles. You are instantly relaxed by the aroma from the scented bath your butler has surprised you with. As your eyes grow accustomed to the dim light you see the ice bucket accompanied by two chilled glasses and a bottle of champagne. Rose petals and flowers are suspended in the bath bubbles. A plate of handmade candies and chocolate covered strawberries complete the scene. And then you realize this is only your first day!

If you want to guarantee your honeymoon, anniversary, or vacation will provide a lifetime of memories, a butler suite is the way to go. This is the only room type were every guest has told us they made the right decision and are really glad they did it. On the other hand,  many who book lower rooms often regret it once they get to the resort and see what they could have for a few more dollars 

"We aren't going to spend much time in our room anyway" is a comment we hear all the time.  If you really believe you will be satisfied in a tiny room with no patio or balcony and a view of the housekeeper's cart, by all means book the lowest priced room at the resort.  And if you end up in a room like this, we guarantee you won't want to spend any time in your room!

The fact is, the nicer your room, the more time you will spend there and the more you will enjoy your vacation. There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of the ocean waves right outside your room and the natural cooling of the ocean breeze. How about just the two of you enjoying cocktails and appetizers while watching a spectacular Caribbean sunset on your own balcony. Are you an early riser and your better half likes to sleep in?  A one bedroom suite with a separate living room and bedroom may be just the ticket. And hot coffee, fresh fruit, and pastry warm from the oven delivered to your room is a bonus!

And, if you have heard "everyone gets upgraded anyway, so book low", you should order our free report. Many guests who book low category rooms in hopes of an "upgrade" end up very disappointed. First, rooms have to be available. Even if the resort is not sold out, the best rooms often are. Once you are at the resort, you should be prepared to pay the for any upgrades, often at a higher cost than if you has just booked it in the first place.

Sandals introduced "Butler Suites" a few years ago.  Butler Suites have the best beachfront and oceanview locations at Sandals Resorts. Depending on the suite, amenities include Jacuzzi tubs, large walk-in showers, separate living and bedrooms, private plunge pools, private entrance to "river pools", refrigerator and bar fully stocked with your preferences, and many more upgrades.

On top of all the amenities you will have your own team of professional butlers at your service. They will meet you in the drive and take you directly to your suite for a very private check-in. (No lobby or front desk for butler guests). From that point on anything you need or want is a phone call away. Your butler can reserve you the best beach and pool chairs and provide a stocked cooler. They can draw scented bathes and serve you dinner (or breakfast or lunch) in your suite. They can unpack, launder, and iron your clothes then pack you back up when it is time to leave. They can reserve you the best tables at the restaurants. If there is a wait list for dinner they can take you to the front of the line. They can arrange your tours, spa appointments and other activities.

This program has now been fine tuned to the point where the "Sandals Butler" level rooms have become the best value.  Simply put, you get the most for your money when you are in a Sandals Resort Butler suite. We are now booking almost 50% of our clients in Butler level suites. Even though the cost and expectations are higher, guest satisfaction is the highest we have seen in 15 years! 

Although we know that the Sandals Butler level suites are the best room choice, the reality is a butler suite will not be in everyone's budget.  However, you can guarantee the minimum you will get. If an ocean view is what you really want, book oceanview. That is the least you will get.

Each Sandals Resort has lower category rooms which we consider to be the "Best Value" rooms (other than Butler suites). We have determined these best value rooms based on the feed back of literally hundreds couples over the years. Combine that with our personal stays and knowledge gained from 15 years of working with Sandals Resorts and we assure you we will get you in the best room for you. Contact us to make sure you get the best room for your budget, needs, and desires.

Here are other questions we get asked a lot: Who Has the Best Rates to Sandals Resorts? Which is the Best Sandals Resort? How Do I Get a Free Upgrade at Sandals Resorts? What is the Drive Time From the Airport to Sandal Resort? What About Hurricanes?

Direct Links to Sandals Resorts Web Sites:

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa - Jamaica
On the untouched South Coast of Jamaica, Sandals Whitehouse is the best Sandals to "get away from it all". Truly off the beaten track, the South Coast has always been one of our favorite areas. A great location to experiance many of the finer sightseeing attractions Jamaica offers. A beach second only to Negril, great swimming pools, beautiful, spacious grounds. Built new from the ground up. every room faces the Caribbean. There are tricks to booking this resort so be sure to call us for help! 1-303-989-4880

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa - Jamaica
Time tested and one of the best Sandals Resorts, Negril offers something no other Sandals can: Negril's Seven Mile Beach. This could be the finest beach in the entire Caribbean. If you can swing it, we highly recommend the new Romeo & Juliet Suites or the River Suites, both offering Sandals Butler Service. Our last visit was November 2008

Sandals Montego Bay Resort & Spa -_Jamaica
The original Sandals Resort and the best Sandals Resorts when itf comes to being close to the airport. Powdery white sand covers the largest private beach in all of Jamaica. A very active resort, and exchange privileges with free shuttle to Sandals Carlyle & Sandals Royal Caribbean.

Sandals Royal Caribbean - Jamaica
The best Sandals Resort if you want to be close to the aiport in Montego Bay, but far enough out to avoid noise from take-offs.  

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort -Jamaica
This Sandals Resort traditionally provides some of the best value pricing of any Sandals Resort. This Sandals Resort now includes the old Ciboney Hillside Villas and Great House. This is one Sandals Resort you should never book without our help. There are lots of room categories with great descriptions. 

Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa - Jamaica

Sandals Dunns River is one of our favorites, but is closing July 31, 2010.  The new one bedroom suites are highly recommended. Sandals Dunns River offer a very good beach, great swimming pools, and some of the best restaurants to be found in the Sandals chain. Sandals Dunns River is very well managed.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Beach Resort & Spa

Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa

Sandals Halcyon Beach St. Lucia

Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa

Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa