Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, there is no set definition for "all inclusive". It can mean many things across the travel industry. While some accommodations choose use the label of "all inclusive" if they include 3 meals a day, others only include items when a certain level of room is booked. If you don't book their highest level of room, then you won't have access to all the amenities. Sometimes a resort will include all food and drinks, but no water sports. Each chain has their unique take on the definition of "all inclusive" and runs with it. 

Sandals though, Sandals is different!! From the moment Sandals was created by Butch Stewart, all of the resorts in their chain have the most inclusions of any resort! They include airport transportation, food, drinks, snacks, scuba, snorkeling, with boat access to both, water slides, bowling, and many, many more! Certain locations even include a round of golf when located near a renowned golf course! All of these amenities are included with every room at every resort! 

Sandals / Beaches does not utilize wristbands, there are no tiers of rooms to access certain restaurants, no level to be able to use certain pools or lazy rivers, no off-limit areas of the resort based upon your room. They simply chose to include it all, to all, all the time.  

Yes! In the crazy world of tipping we live in, Sandals has added the cost of tipping into the price of their rooms! There is no need to carry your wallet or cash around on your vacation while enjoying a Sandals or Beaches Resort! 

Sandals has the most generous amount of included water sports out of all the Resorts worldwide! Each resort is a little different and has a few extras, so if you have a favorite island, contact us today for additional information! Every Resort includes snorkeling (with boats that take you out to coral reefs to explore!), kayaks, paddle boards, Hobie Cat sailing, tubing*, glass bottom boat*, windsurfing, waterskiing*, wakeboarding* and aquatrikes*! (*denotes availability at certain resorts only) 

Unless you are diving, all you have to bring is yourself! (Note that diving requires certification) Sandals and Beaches provide life vests, masks, snorkels and fins. Just check-in with watersports once you arrive on location and they’ll get you squared away!

Yes!!  Food is included! All restaurants at every resort are included. Each restaurant varies the time in which they are open, but you are free to eat at all of them during their open hours. There are food trucks, snack places, and did we mention there is also a coffee shop at most resorts which are included too!

All drinks are included in the cost of your room! From water to soda, beer to hard liquor, and frozen drinks to wine (excluding those on the managers wine list at dinner) - it's all included in the cost of your room!

Unlike other “All Inclusive” Resort chains, there are no gimmicks, no gotcha’s, no hidden things you need to know. Sandals prides itself on making everyone feel welcome regardless of which room they select for their stay. There are no taxes, tips, gratuities, or fees due upon arrival or departure. There are no sales pitches you must sit through in order to be on resort.  So, to sum it up, there’s no catch! Unless you visit the Red Lane spa, have a Butler or visit the gift shop, what you paid before you left your home is all you will pay while you are there!

Unfortunately, no. The only way to have a Butler is to purchase a room that comes with Butler Service. There are a select group of rooms at each location that come with a butler. If you would like additional information on a Butler room please reach out and we would be happy to give you all the information!