Sandals Royal Plantation vs Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sandals Royal Plantation is the choice of most reviewers compared to Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. Sandals Royal Plantation has a TripExpert Score of 87 with approval from 9 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Sandals Royal Plantation
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Main Street, Ocho Rios 2, Jamaica
From $871 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2008
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Fodor's
"All the spacious hotel suites are decorated in plantation style and are appointed with handcrafted mahogany beds and other elegant furnishings."
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Travel + Leisure
"Steps from the city center, with a Mediterranean feel and a host of classes open to guests, from drawing to cooking."
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Condé Nast Traveler
84.9
"Sandals recently took over Royal Plantation, a 17-acre, 1950s sanctuary for Hollywood celebs and British royalty."
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Star Service
"Unlike Sandals' Jamaican siblings and other larger all-inclusives, this hotel continues to impress arrivals with its attentive, personalized service, notable dining and exceptional accommodations."
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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
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Main Street, Runaway Bay 99999, Jamaica
From $640 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"FDR is an all-inclusive that's the number-one choice if you're traveling with children."
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Fodor's
"A favorite for families with very young children, this relaxed resort goes a step beyond the usual supervised kids' programs."
Travel + Leisure
"This decidedly un-fancy resort enjoys great popularity with families because its daily rate includes a "vacation nanny" who tidies the room and entertains the kids all day long."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Franklyn D is geared towards families on vacation."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At this Spanish hacienda-style, all-inclusive family resort, there are kid-friendly facilities and a personal nanny assigned to each child."
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