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Sandals Montego Bay vs Tensing Pen Resort

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sandals Montego Bay ranks marginally better than Tensing Pen Resort. Sandals Montego Bay scores 83 with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Sandals Montego Bay
Sandals Montego Bay
8 / 10
Montego Bay, Kent Avenue, Montego Bay 100, Jamaica
From $730 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"It isn't the most glamorous, or the most upscale, of the Sandals resorts, but the chain's management makes it their flagship." Full review
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Try to avoid booking one of the 10 rooms positioned immediately above the dining area; these don't have balconies and may be noisy.
Concierge Concierge
"While a similar sense of merriment pervades all of the chain's resorts, including the more relaxed Negril property, this one parties hardest."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The largest private beach in Montego Bay is the highlight of this Sandals—one of the most popular upscale resorts in the Caribbean." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This is the original all-inclusive resort for couples in love—no children, no singles allowed." Full review
Oyster Oyster
All-Inclusive
"For couples seeking a luxurious, all-inclusive experience, with plenty of activities and dining options on-site, Sandals Montego Bay is a beautiful option." Full review
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Tensing Pen Resort
Tensing Pen Resort
8 / 10
West End Road, Negril, Jamaica
From $280 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Simplicity reigns at this stylish and affordable retreat on Negril's rocky west coast."
Fodor's Fodor's
"It's hip without being pretentious—definitely a top spot for affordable chic, and the kind of place that makes you want to check in and just laze in your room, or in a hammock, with a book." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tensing Pen is one of those rare island hideaways that has made the successful transition from 1974 hippie hangout to rustic-chic boutique hotel." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Stylish and exclusive retreat in pretty clifftop gardens."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Networked by little paths and with a hair-raising suspension bridge between the cliffs, this is a truly beautiful place to stay."
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