The 9 Best Sandals All-Inclusive Resorts with Spectacular Private Villas & Villa Suites


Sandals Resorts offer some of the most romantic private villas and villa suites in the Caribbean. These exclusive villas are scattered among pristine Caribbean isles, and some of the resorts where they are located have been voted year after year among the most romantic destinations in the world.

Many couples love the all-inclusive villa options available at Sandals for the simple fact that in each island, the individual villas and suites have their own personality, with signature touches from the resort that knows a thing or two about love.

All Sandals Resorts are rated 5-star, which means guests can expect nothing but the best from the resort company that has been voted leader in the world of all-inclusive vacations by the World Travel Awards for 26 years and counting.
Here are some of the amazing villa and villa suite options you’ll find at Sandals, and the all-inclusive resorts where they are available!


Sandals Regency La Toc

Private villas with the best ocean views from your own swimming pool.
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Location: Saint Lucia (see resort)

There is a lot to love about Sandals Regency La Toc in Saint Lucia. For starters, guests can enjoy 9 gourmet restaurants, 8 bars (including swim up bars), a golf club and course, lots of land and water sports in addition to the comprehensive list of inclusions available at all Sandals resorts and exchange privileges at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian and Sandals Halcyon, with round trip shuttle service. Stay at 1 resort, play at 3!

Sandals Regency La Toc has won the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Award, and World Travel Award for St Lucia’s Leading Resort, among other accolades. This resort is known for its glamorous suites which are ultra-modern, some with sweeping panoramic views.


Insider tip: Try a virtual tour on the Sandals Regency La Toc website to start planning your ultimate getaway!



Villa suites at Sandals Regency La Toc:

Sandals Regency La Toc is the best resort if you want a private villa with an incredible ocean view from the hills. Here’s a few of the villas you can look into while making your selection:

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Picture: Sunset Oceanview Bluff Millionaire Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary.

You’ll feel like you’ve got your own multi-million dollar island home once you arrive at your Oceanview Bluff Millionaire Butler Villa, which has its own private pool. These villas are set 150 ft above sea level, which means you can expect stunning views, particularly from the master bedroom and living room which open up to a sundeck via retractable glass walls. Out on the deck you’ll find the villa’s dining area, lounge chairs, and a zero-entry plunge pool with a waterfall and whirlpool. This villa is the perfect retreat for couples who want to enjoy some private time together. Let your butler prepare a romantic dinner on the sundeck!

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Picture: Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool

The Sunset Bluff Honeymoon Oceanfront Butler Villa suites have their own private pool. Butler service is part of the package offered with this level of accommodation. The amazing views are a large part of the attraction at these bluff-top villas, and you’ll feel right at home as all the amenities you could hope for in a luxury vacation villa are included.

Another Sunset Bluff option you might like is the Sunset Bluff Oceanfront Two Story Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool, which is elegant, also with breathtaking views, and Butler Elite and 24-hour room service.

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Picture: Oceanfront Two-Story Butler Villa Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub

You’ll be right on the water’s edge in this Oceanfront Two-Story Butler Villa Suite, which has its own signature Sandals Tranquility Soaking Tub. This suite feels like an elegant beach house, and includes a spacious balcony with two private terraces, and stairs that take you directly to the beach. The ocean-inspired décor and natural wood finishes add a calming touch, and the modern and stylish amenities including a plush living room on the top level with a wall-mounted HD Smart television, a deluxe master bedroom with a king-size sleigh bed, and a spa-style walk in rain shower. These suites are simply all you’ll need to have the ultimate romantic getaway in Saint Lucia!



Sandals Emerald Bay

Best beachfront villa suites: wake up to Exuma’s blue waters.
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Location: Exuma, The Bahamas (see resort)

Sandals Emerald Bay is a golfer’s paradise, set on a simply stunning beachfront. After playing a few rounds on the Greg Norman Championship course, there will still be plenty of time to secure a shady spot to sip some cocktails beachside! If you aren’t a golfer, there is still so much to love about this resort, including the fact that it’s so private and romantic (11 restaurants, elegant villas, fire pit and zero-entry pool included). Sandals Emerald Bay has 3 freshwater pools and the Caribbean’s largest zero-entry pool. At the all-inclusive resort on Great Exuma Island in The Bahamas, you can choose from a range of accommodations including beachfront villas, and beach house settings.

Selection of villa suites at Sandals Emerald Bay:

Located near one the best beaches in the world with soft white sand and incredible blue waters, here’s some of the top accommodation option at Sandals Emerald Bay:

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Picture: Royal Estate Beachfront Two Story Butler Villa Suite with Pool (beachfront villa with two separate private two-story suites, suites share private pool).

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Picture: Beachfront Oversized Walkout Butler Villa Suite (beachfront villa with several separate private suites). These suites are located on the ground floor.

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Sandals Negril

Best villa suites for a romantic dinner on your own balcony.
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Location: Jamaica (see resort)

Get into the rhythm of Jamaica at Sandals Negril, set on the famous Seven Mile Beach in Negril. This is a great resort to go to for your first taste of all-inclusive life in the Caribbean, and a just as amazing repeat destination. There’s so much to do in Jamaica, and just as much to love about the resort itself. Sandals Negril is considered the “hippest” and “most green” Sandals resort, even being bestowed with EarthCheck Double Platinum Certification for steadfast commitment to protecting the environment.

Sandals Negril has all the amazing inclusions guests have come to expect from Sandals, including unlimited dining at 7 restaurants, impeccable service at the 5 bars on property (including swim-up bars), and capable staff who’ll ensure you’re kept smiling throughout your stay! Sandals Negril has won several awards including Jamaica’s Leading Resort (World Travel Awards), and the American Institute of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Award.

Villa suites at Sandals Negril:

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Picture: Honeymoon Beachfront Two Story Butler Villa Suite with Tranquility Soaking Tub (private villa).



Sandals Ochi

Best for groups. Authentic Jamaican look & feel.

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Location: Jamaica (see resort)

Sandals Ochi is a vibrant all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, and it is one of the resort’s in the Sandals chain known for having the most incredible pools. Sandals Ochi has over 100 pools, and this includes pools in most of the Butler Villas, around the resort, and the largest, near the Great House. Sandals Ochi comes with the lowest entry rates, which means there’s room for travelers on a budget to experience the level of luxury that comes with a Sandals vacation. Sandals Ochi has a record 16 restaurants, 11 bars (including swim-up bars), access to the nearby Sandals Golf Club, and more inclusions than you’d be able to think up!

Selection of villa suites at Sandals Ochi:

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Picture: Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Villa Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary (private villa with private courtyard, including a plunge pool).

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Picture: Butler Village Oceanview Poolside Villa Suite (villa with several separate private suites, suites share private pool).

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Sandals Montego Bay

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Location: Jamaica (see resort)

Sandals Montego Bay is one of the resorts in this luxury resort line that have recently been renovated, and guests who vacation there will be able to take advantage of the upgrades which add even greater levels of style and comfort.

The Jamaican resort also happens to be one of the liveliest Sandals resorts with the day and night entertainment inclusion infused with Jamaican flair. Sandals Montego Bay is located on a beautiful private beach and features 12 exclusive restaurants, 6 bars including swim-up bars, and so much to do on property activity wise that you probably won’t even want to venture out.

While at Sandals Montego Bay, you can take a day trip to Sandals Royal Caribbean, to add even more spice to your vacation. Some of the awards Sandals Montego Bay has earned over the years include Jamaica’s Leading Resort (World Travel Awards) and the Overall Beach Resort / Hotel award from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.

Villas at Sandals Montego Bay:

Sandals Montego Bay has a wide range of villa offerings, including beachfront options. The resort also offers swim-up rooms for couples who prefer that option. Here’s a few of the most spectacular:

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Picture: Beachfront Romeo & Juliet Butler Villa Suite with Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub (beachfront villa with two separate private two-story suites).

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Picture: Beachfront Royal Butler Villa Suite (beachfront villa with several separate private suites).

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Sandals Grenada

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Location: Grenada (see resort)

Sandals Grenada is among the top-rated Sandals properties in the Caribbean. Located along Pink Gin Beach in Grenada, guests love this resort because it is truly innovative in the offerings of its luxurious suites, like the Sky Pool Suites and other resort amenities.

Included are 10 restaurants, 6 bars (including swim-up bars), and all the other amazing features and inclusions that Sandals is known and loved for like day and night entertainment, land and water sports, unlimited dining and premium liquor, a free wedding for guests who stay at least 3 nights, and so much more.

Two awards Sandals Grenada won recently include the Travel Weekly Magellan Award, and the World Travel Awards Caribbean’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort award. Sandals Grenada opened its doors in 2014, and it is one of the newer Sandals properties.

Villas at Sandals Grenada:

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Picture: South Seas Honeymoon Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary.

The South Seas Honeymoon Butler Villa has its own private pool and whirlpool, which complements already luxurious living room and bedroom settings. Here you can experience for yourself why guests love the Sandals Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, and the amazing Butler Elite and 24-hour room service.

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Picture: The South Seas Butler Villa with Infinity Edge Pool is another top-rated option at Sandals Grenada, and each suite in this category comes with its own private pool!.



Sandals Grande Antigua

Location: Antigua (see resort)

Sandals Grande Antigua is located in St John’s, Antigua, and it has been voted the World’s Most Romantic Resort for multiple years. Antigua itself is a gorgeous island, and a vacation at the all-inclusive Sandals Resort will take any getaway to completely new heights.

The resort is right on Dickenson Bay, which means you can scope the beach from your private Mediterranean style butler villa with a private pool, walk right onto the beach from your Caribbean Beachfront Butler Rondoval, or explore the other amazing options available from this popular Sandals Resort. Sandals Antigua has won many awards including Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort, and the American Academy for Hospitality Sciences Six Star Diamond Award.

Villas at Sandals Grande Antigua:

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The Mediterranean Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary at Sandals Grande Antigua is a popular option with guests who want a private villa for their Caribbean vacation. This villa includes a private patio with a pool sanctuary and whirlpool. The living room is elegant and spacious, and the bedroom with a four-poster king-size bed overlooks your own private pool deck. This option also comes with a personal butler and 24-hour room service.



Sandals Royal Bahamian

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Location: The Bahamas (see resort)

The Bahamas is one of the best places to vacation in the Caribbean because there are so many islands to explore, excursions to venture out on, and all-inclusive resorts like Sandals Royal Bahamian, known as the most elegant resort in The Bahamas.

Sandals Royal Bahamian is set on one of the most pristine beaches in Nassau and comes with a private offshore island. This resort is perfect for travelers who want to get into right into the adventures of The Bahamas and be at the center of everything, while still being able to retreat to a private and luxurious resort.

One of the most popular villa options at Sandals Royal Bahamian are the secluded Island Village Villas. These are surrounded by tropical gardens and are truly magical. Then again, the whole Bahamas experience is so magical and otherworldly, that you probably won’t want to leave. Sandals Royal Bahamian has 10 restaurants, and 8 bars (including swim-up bars). A couple of the awards Sandals Royal Bahamian has won over the years include: Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, World Travel Awards, and TravelAge West Wave Awards.


Villas at Sandals Royal Bahamian:

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Picture: Island Village Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool. Suite is located on the ground floor.

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Bonus: Sandals Royal Plantation

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Location: Jamaica (see resort)

Sandals Royal Plantation is best described as charming and intimate. The resort is one of the best-rated Sandals properties, and this has a lot to do with exclusive feel and great service (particularly in the butler department!). The atmosphere is sophisticated and laid-back, and all rooms have ocean views and butler service. With 74 rooms in all, and 5 restaurants for dining, you’ll feel like you’re part of an exclusive Caribbean vacation club, where the emphasis is on ensuring you have the vacation of a lifetime.

Villas at Sandals Royal Plantation:

Sandals Royal Plantation is best if you’re looking for a private villa on an intimate resort. Villa Plantana can be booked in a group and houses up to three couples.

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Picture: Villa Plantana can be booked as a 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom private villa. This villa includes a private pool, patios, a personal butler, full villa staff, and 24-hour service.



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Rondoval Suites

Rondoval Suites

Picture: South Seas Royal Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool at Sandals Royal Barbados.

Rondoval Suites are among the more romantic options at Sandals, and they are available at resorts including Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Grande Antigua, and Sandals Royal Barbados. The Rondoval Suites are romantic and secluded, and some of the features of this option include private verandahs, hammocks for two, outdoor showers, Jacuzzis, and plunge pools. You can choose between garden and beachfront settings, but either option ensures your Caribbean vacation is truly unforgettable.


Over-The-Water Bungalows / Villas

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Picture: Over the Water Private Island Butler Villa with Infinity Pool, located on the private offshore island of Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Staying in the Over-The-Water Bungalows or suites will certainly add a different vibe to your vacation. Sandals offers these unique accommodation options at resorts including Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals South Coast, and Sandals Royal Caribbean. The lure of these options includes glass floors, personalized butler service, Sandals signature Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, over-the-water hammocks, an outdoor shower, and a suspended patio with a swim-up platform. If there ever were a perfect way to enjoy the Caribbean, this would be it!


Sandals – the best all-inclusive resort for romantic villa vacations!

Sandals has the adults-only concept for couples down pat, and they’ve also been able to present some of the most well-appointed luxury villas in the Caribbean to vacationers who want to experience the best the Caribbean has to offer. With so many exclusive options, there simply is no going wrong at any of Sandals’ all-inclusive resorts – all you’ll need to do is decide the kind of experience you want, and you’ll be well on your way to a romantic vacation in the Caribbean.




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Born on the tropical island that is Saint Lucia affords a never-ending source of inspiration. In the past 13 years, Kylie loved to work with various newspapers, magazines and blogs in the Caribbean.