Sandals resorts are for adults only, but they tend to offer a more romantic, luxurious vibe instead of a party atmosphere. However, they do have multiple bars and nightly entertainment (including beach parties, live music, and shows) and some locations have better nightlife than others.
What’s great about nightlife at Sandals is that it’s all included, all the time. Your rate at any Sandals resort covers unlimited alcoholic drinks, a minibar in the room, and a huge assortment of daily and nightly entertainment (in addition to all meals and snacks, water and land sports, a fitness center, airport transfers, WiFi, and all taxes and tips).
Here are our picks for the 5 best Sandals for nightlife:
- Sandals Ochi, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Sandals Royal Bahamian, the Bahamas
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St. Lucia
- Sandals Royal Barbados and Barbados
For the most vibrant atmosphere, book your trip between December and April, which is peak season so it usually has the most people visiting.
Sandals Ochi, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- The biggest and cheapest Sandals resort, Sandals Ochi tends to have younger guests
- Known for its wide range of activities and its fun beach club, which has a pool with a swim-up bar, beach with daybeds and loungers, and evening entertainment like music, karaoke, and beach parties
- 11 bars including a piano bar and The Rabbit Hole, a vintage speakeasy with craft cocktails and a live band
Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Sandals Montego Bay not only has onsite entertainment, it is also near the vibrant nightlife scene in Montego Bay
- 6 bars including a piano bar and an amphitheater for shows
- Nightly entertainment includes theme parties and live music by beach bonfires
- Access to all the bars and amenities at nearby Sandals Royal Caribbean via a free shuttle
Sandals Royal Bahamian, The Bahamas
- Sandals Royal Bahamian gets a younger crowd looking to have fun
- Closest Sandals to the US so popular for shorter trips
- Located near Nassau, which has plenty of nightlife options including casinos and bars
- 8 bars including a piano bar and 3 swim-up bars
- Private island with beach parties
- Nightly entertainment includes live music and theme nights
Sandals Barbados and Royal Barbados
- Located next to each other, Sandals Barbados and Royal Barbados are basically the same resort
- 14 bars, including Sky rooftop bar with an infinity pool and a whirlpool, a piano bar, a craft beer bar, and a bar in a bowling alley
- Nightly entertainment includes live music, theme nights, street jamborees, and beach parties
Sandals Grande St. Lucian, St. Lucia
- One of the three Sandals in St. Lucia, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is the liveliest
- 6 bars including a piano bar, a British pub, and a nightclub, plus a beachside firepit
- Nightly entertainment includes live music, beach parties, and theme nights
- Access to 21 bars total with the free transportation to the other two Sandals resorts (although they are much more quiet)