Jamaica’s Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort Is Expanding

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 31st, 2021

The Sandals Royal Caribbean resort in Jamaica is set to complete an expansion project, Caribbean Journal has learned.

The Montego Bay property is adding 48 new rooms, according to Sandals Resorts International.

That rooms, which will be available starting Dec.15, will include 12 new Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Swim-Up Club Level Junior Suites, along with 36 new Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Junior Suites with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tubs.

They’ll be set within the all-new Chequers House building at the property, located at the resort’s Caribbean Village.

Guest will have access to the Club Sandals lounge and concierge services.

For more, visit Sandals Royal Caribbean.

—CJ

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