Subscribe for all my updates and don't miss a thing! Sign me up!

Royalton Blue Waters Vs White Sands

Sharing Is Caring! Share this awesome content with your friends now.

start_here_if_new_image_link

see_jamaica_in_videos_banner_july_2024_large
Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands | Royalton Blue Waters | Photo: Royalton Resorts)Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands | Royalton Blue Waters | (Photo: Royalton Resorts)

by Sheree-Anita Shearer | Associate Writer

Royalton Resorts has 4 all-inclusives in Jamaica. Namely the Royalton Negril, Hideaway at Royalton (their adult-only offering) and our main focus for today, the Royalton White Sands and Royalton Blue Waters resorts.

New! Take a piece of Jamaica with you💃!

Savour the memories!  Now you can get your authentic Jamaican souvenir items, as well as traditional Jamaican herbs, spices and housewares on our popular e-store. Click Here to learn more.


And, if you ever need a trustworthy and knowledgeable local guide, consider booking a private tour with us!

There is some confusion as to whether they are two separate hotels or 1 large hotel. So I am here to clear that and I hope, any other source of confusion.

So let me start by saying they are in fact two different hotels, however, they are side by side on a horseshoe beach in the relaxed parish of Trelawny. Yes, Blue Waters Montego Bay is, in fact in Trelawny.

With no actual partition between the two resorts and shared areas, it is difficult to tell when you are on which property.

But there are a few distinct differences concerning cost, accommodation, dining and privileges.

Accommodation

Royalton Blue Waters has 228 Suites while Royalton White Sands has 352 suites. White Sands is a property that changed hands (it was previously a Breezes and Starfish resort), which means the rooms are smaller and a bit more “weathered” than the newly built spacious rooms of the Blue Waters.

Royalton Blue Waters, being the smaller of the two resorts has fewer rooms and thus, fewer options. In fact, they have 5 types of room accommodations, 4 of which are included in the Diamond Club. But the rooms at the Blue Waters are more modern and are better suited for families and large groups.

The White Sands is more suited for rooms that will have less traffic. However, it does have more room options with 7 rooms options 5 of which are included in the Diamond Club.

Both hotels have oceanview options but the Blue Waters has more suites that do. Blue Waters also has garden view and swim-out suites which lead to the Diamond Club Only Pool. White Sands has oceanview, pool view and swim-out rooms leading to the Diamond Club Only pool.

All rooms either have a patio or terrace.

Cost

A stay at Royalton Blue Waters will cost more than booking White Sands.

Dining

The Blue Waters and White Sands have shared restaurants based on my understanding. The 11 restaurants are open to everyone from both resorts.

The culinary experience (which comes at an additional cost), is open to everyone from the age of 12.

The restaurants are:

  • Gourmet Marché - International Buffet (Resort Casual)
  • Armadillo - Tex-Mex Cuisine (Evening Casual)
  • Calypso - West Indies Cuisine (Resort Casual)
  • Jade - Asian Cuisine (Evening Casual)
  • Hunter Steakhouse - Authentic Steakhouse (Evening Casual)
  • Grazie Italian Trattoria - Lunch: Resort Casual - Dinner: Evening Casual
  • Jerk Hut - Jamaican Snacks (Resort Casual)
  • Score Sports Bar And Lounge - Pub & Grill (Dress Code: Resort Casual)
  • Taj - Indian Cuisine (Evening Casual)
  • Zen - Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar (Evening Casual)
  • Scoops Gelato And Caffe Lounge - Dessert And Coffee (Resort Casual)
  • C/X Culinary Experience - Chef’s Table (Resort Casual)

Of all the restaurants, only the Zen Tepanyaki restaurant requires a reservation.

Drinking

Royalton White Sands | (Photo: Royalton Resorts)Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands | Royalton White Sands | (Photo: Royalton Resorts)

White Sands has 5 bars, which it shares. In addition to the shared bars, Blue Waters has 3, bringing the total bars for persons staying at that resort to 8.

These bars are at both resorts

  • Lobby Bar
  • Martini Mix
  • Diamond Club Lounge
  • Diamond Club Beach Bar
  • Dips Swim-up Bar

The Sands Beach Bar is only at the Royalton Blue Waters.

Entertainment

The Entertainment playing field is level in my opinion as everyone has the same level of access to the pools, slides, beaches and the kiddies' playground, not counting the Diamond Club-only areas.

The Pirate-themed beach though is on the Blue Waters property. The slide deposits into a large pool with varying difficulty levels to account for children of all ages and capabilities.

If adults would love to avoid the splash zone, then the adults-only pool also has a few slides that the older children must also use.

There is way more when it comes to entertainment; kids and teens clubs, the Royal spa, lazy river, watersports (non-motorized), fitness centre and of course the cabanas by the pool.

White Sands has the Entertainment Plaza which means of the two resorts this one has more of a party scene than the other.

There are daily and nightly shows in the open-air theatre which has family-friendly entertainment until well into the night when it switches to a more mature audience.

Diamond Club

Both resorts have Diamond Club-only access areas for example the pool connected to Diamond Club rooms and the two bars.

Have I answered all your questions on Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands? I hope so. Happy vacation!

Contact Information

Royalton White Sands

  • Address: Highway A1, Mountain Spring, Trelawny, Jamaica
  • Phone: Reservation Toll-Free Number - 1-855-744-8371 | Hotel Number - 1-876-632-7401
  • Email: Information - infowhitesands@royaltonresorts.com | reservationsRWS-MBJ@royaltonresorts.com

Royalton Blue Waters

  • Address: Highway A1, Mountain Spring, Trelawny, Jamaica
  • Phone: Reservation Toll-Free Number - 1-855-744-8371 | Hotel Number - 1-876-632-7401
  • Information: gs1RBW-MBJ@royaltonresorts.com | reservationsRBW-MBJ@royaltonresorts.com

You might like these

Sharing IS Caring! Please help me get the message out by sharing this article with your friends on social media (links below). Thnx ;-)


If you found this page useful, please consider subscribing to my weekly newsletter, to get even more. 

It tells you each week about the new information that I have added, including new developments and great stories from lovers of Jamaica! 

Return to Royalton Resorts from Royalton Blue Waters Vs White Sands 
Return to My Island Jamaica Homepage from Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands

References & Sources For Royalton Blue Waters vs White Sands

  1. Royalton Blue Waters. 2022. Royalton Blue Waters | All-Inclusive Jamaica Resort. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 August 2022].
  2. Royalton White Sands. 2022. Royalton White Sands | | All-Inclusive Jamaica Resort. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 August 2022].

Royalton Blue Waters Vs White Sands | Written: August 30, 2022

New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.
Back To The Top Of This Page

New! Get My Latest Book👇🏿

JAMAICA_ON_A_BUDGET_EBOOK_COVER_LEAN

You asked, I've answered! You no longer need to save for months or years, to enjoy paradise!

JAMAICA On A Budget is your passport to experiencing what I call 'The Real Jamaica' on a budget!

I spilled the beans! sharing my top tips on finding cozy accommodations and secret gems, only the way a native could! Click Here to pick it up on my e-store and start saving now!

See The Best Of Jamaica - In Videos!

my_island_jamaica_channel_tv

My channel reaches over 140,000 subscribers worldwide and has leveraged over 11 million views, sharing, what I call 'The Real Jamaica'. Subscribe today and join our family of viewers.

Jamaica_subscribe_button

Read More ...

New! Experience The REAL Jamaica!
Book Your Private Tour here and experience Jamaica the way we (locals) do!

P.S. Didn't find what you were looking for? 
Still need help?

Click Here to try our dependable and effective Site Search tool. It works!

Or, simply click here and here, to browse my library of over 500 questions and answers! Chances are someone already asked (and got an answer to) your question.

copyscape
Back To The Top Of This Page

Like My Site? Please Click Here To Share It With Your Friends

Home   |   JOIN US   |   Site Search   |   Have Your Say   |   Archives   |   Old Archives   |   Contact   |   Disclaimer   |   TIP ME!   |   Link To Us


Do like I did! Share your passion
(about your city, hobby or experience) and make a living from it. Click Here to see how.

By Wellesley Gayle   |   Copyright © 2007-2024 My-Island-Jamaica.com   |   All rights Reserved.   |   Privacy Policy