Royal Plantation Activities and Recreation

Activities and Recreation at Royal Plantation
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If you want a location where you'll enjoy tropical beauty and many wonderful island activities, you'll find it at the Royal Plantation. This hotel offers many enjoyable forms of recreation, so you're sure to have enough to do during your vacation.

Water and Fitness

Since the hotel features a pool, there are plenty of ways to cool down during the hottest hours of the day. Although lounging poolside may be perfect for a little R and R, you might also enjoy the convenience of taking a quick dip before breakfast.

Even on vacation, some prefer to spend a bit of time each day on their health. Luckily, you wont have to put a stop to your exercise program while staying here, since the hotel has exercise facilities available.

Tennis

This hotel is a particularly good choice for tennis enthusiasts. You probably won't have much difficulty getting to use a court, since there are 36 guest rooms sharing 2 courts available. This translates to an average of just 43 guests per court, which compares favorably with other hotels in the region. The hotel offers the option of playing on a lit court, so you can play into the evening hours. This is ideal for those who want to spend the daylight hours exploring the area.

If you are seeking the best vacation spots to play tennis, you might want to investigate Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa and Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club. These hotels feature some of the greatest spots for tennis, so it may be wise to consider their features in comparison with those of this hotel before making a final decision.

Golf

Although the Royal Plantation doesn't have its own course, if golf is on your list of things to do, the hotel can help you make arrangements with one of the local courses. The nearest course to the Royal Plantation is Sandals Golf and Country Club, 0.5 miles southwest of the hotel. This 6,311 yard course is rated as a par 71. For more details, call 876 -975-0119.

Watersports

A trip to Jamaica can be the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a new recreational sport. There are several options available at the hotel, so you will be sure to find an aquatic activity you enjoy, even if its your first time. The following chart lists watersports that are offered by the Royal Plantation:

Watersports at Royal Plantation
BoatingDivingFishingKayakingParasailingWatercraftSailingSnorkelingWaterskiingWindsurfing
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If the hotel doesn't have the watersport you're looking for, don't worry. Local vendors may offer some additional options.

Family Activities

The Royal Plantation specializes in adult-only vacations, so children aren't allowed at the hotel. Want to relax on your vacation without having to mingle with kids? Then this could be the ideal location.

Entertainment and Nightlife

If you want to add a little spice to your vacation, spend some time near the sparkling lights of a live performance; this experience is a great option at the Royal Plantation, since the hotel offers live entertainment. The hotel's bar is a great place to grab a cocktail, regardless of whether or not live entertainment is being offered there. You can generally expect to find live entertainment 1 day a week. Needless to say, the frequency can sometimes vary seasonally. If you want to know the entertainment schedule so you can know exactly what to anticipate. If this hotel doesn't have entertainment which interests you, nearby hotels also offer some options for nighttime activity, as shown in the following table:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife
HotelNumber of BarsLive EntertainmentDistanceDirection
Jamaica Inn 2 N.A. 0.1 mi. NE
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort 12 check 0.5 mi. SW
Village Hotel 4   1.6 mi. SW
Crane Ridge Resort 1   1.7 mi. SW
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa 8 check 1.7 mi. SW
SandCastles Resort 1 check 1.9 mi. SW
Couples Ocho Rios 3 check 3.1 mi. NE
Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa 5 check 5.0 mi. W
Golden Seas Beach Resort 3 check 12.1 mi. E
Hedonism III 6 check 15.1 mi. W

If lady luck is calling your name visit Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort, which is located 0.5 miles southwest of the Royal Plantation.

Spa

This is one of the few hotels in Jamaica that features a spa, allowing guests of the hotel to enjoy total relaxation. The chart below lists a sample of the available spa services:

Spa Amenities at the Royal Plantation
SaunaSteam RoomMassageFacial/MudwrapWhirlpool
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Other Recreation

Horseback riding is another activity this hotel offers. Many visitors find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day in Jamaica. Another relaxing option is to spend some time in the hotel's beauty salon. The salon offers another great way to relax, or the chance to get ready for a memorable night on the town. No matter what beauty services you need, a visit to the hotel's salon is sure to enhance your trip.

You'll discover plenty of things to see and do in Jamaica, so you aren't limited to the specific activities this hotel offers. From a quiet morning on the water to a few hours attending a local cultural event, you won't lack sufficient options.

Rates and Availability

Assuming you're intrigued by the idea of making reservations at Royal Plantation, you should verify that the room you want is available at an affordable rate. Obtain room rates and availability for the dates when you'll be traveling by clicking on this link.

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