How Much Does a Sandals Vacation Cost? Real 2026 Prices

The average Sandals vacation costs between $3,500 and $7,000 per couple for a 5-night stay in 2026, depending on the resort, room category, and travel dates. As someone who has visited all 17 Sandals resorts and booked hundreds of Sandals vacations over the past 15 years, I can break down exactly what you should expect to pay and where the best value lies.

Whether you are planning your first Sandals getaway or looking for the best deal on your next trip, understanding the real costs will help you budget properly and avoid surprises. The good news is that Sandals all-inclusive pricing covers almost everything, so what you see is largely what you get.

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What’s Included in Sandals All-Inclusive Pricing

Before we dive into specific prices, it is important to understand what “all-inclusive” actually means at Sandals. Unlike some resorts that nickel-and-dime you, Sandals pricing includes:

• Unlimited gourmet dining at up to 16 restaurants per resort
• Premium brand liquor and cocktails (not just well drinks)
• All water sports including snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing
• Scuba diving for certified divers (up to 2 dives per day)
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Wi-Fi throughout the resort
• All gratuities and taxes
• Nightly entertainment

The only extras are spa treatments, off-site excursions, and upgrades to butler or club level service.

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Sandals Resort Prices Per Night (2026)

Here is what each Sandals resort costs per person, per night based on double occupancy for a standard room category. Prices fluctuate seasonally, so I am providing the typical range you will see throughout the year.

Budget-Friendly Tier ($250 – $350/person/night)

Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica starts at approximately $250 per person per night, making it the most affordable Sandals resort. It is the original Sandals property and a solid choice for first-timers. Sandals Negril follows closely at around $270 per night, offering Jamaica’s famous Seven Mile Beach. Sandals South Coast rounds out this tier at approximately $280 per night, with the added bonus of overwater bungalows (though those cost significantly more).

Mid-Range Tier ($300 – $500/person/night)

This is where most Sandals resorts fall. Sandals Dunn’s River runs about $290 to $480, Sandals Grenada costs $310 to $500, Sandals Grande Antigua is $300 to $520, and Sandals Royal Barbados is $320 to $560. These resorts offer more dining options, newer facilities, and premium beach locations.

Premium Tier ($400 – $700+/person/night)

Sandals St. Vincent, the newest resort (opened 2024), leads this tier at $409 to $700+ per night. Sandals Grande St. Lucian runs $316 to $550. These properties offer the most luxurious accommodations and typically have the highest-rated dining experiences.

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How to Calculate Your Total Sandals Vacation Cost

To estimate your total trip cost, multiply the per-person, per-night rate by 2 (for a couple) and then by the number of nights. For example:

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When Are Sandals Resorts Cheapest?

Sandals resort pricing follows Caribbean seasonality:

• Most expensive: Mid-December through mid-April (high season) – rates can be 40-60% higher
• Best value: Mid-April through mid-June and September through November (shoulder season) – rates 30-40% below peak
• Cheapest month: September – but this is peak hurricane season

During shoulder season windows, you can often find rates 30-40% below peak pricing, and the resorts are less crowded. This is my number one tip for getting the most value from a Sandals vacation.

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Sandals Room Categories and How They Affect Price

Room category is the single biggest factor in your Sandals pricing beyond the resort choice itself:

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How to Get the Best Deal on a Sandals Vacation

After 15 years of booking Sandals vacations, here are my top strategies for getting the best price:

1. Book through a Sandals Certified Travel Advisor (like our team at Pixie Vacations) rather than directly on sandals.com. Certified advisors have access to exclusive promotions, can combine offers, and often secure complimentary room upgrades.

2. Look for Sandals’ regular promotions, which frequently include up to 65% off rack rates, free nights with 5+ night stays, and “$1 deposit” booking specials.

3. Consider booking 7 nights instead of 5, as the per-night rate often drops significantly for longer stays, and Sandals regularly offers free night promotions on week-long bookings.

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Is Sandals Worth the Money?

Having visited all 17 Sandals resorts personally and helped hundreds of couples plan their vacations, I can say that Sandals delivers exceptional value for the all-inclusive price point. When you factor in that a comparable vacation at a non-all-inclusive luxury resort would require separate spending on:

• Dining: $200-$400/day for a couple
• Drinks: $50-$100/day
• Water sports: $100-$200/day
• Tips: $50-$100/day

The all-inclusive model at Sandals often comes out equal to or better than the alternative. The key is choosing the right resort for your priorities and booking during promotional periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Steve Griswold is a Sandals CRC Platinum Elite Advisor with Pixie Vacations who has visited all 17 Sandals resorts. For a personalized Sandals quote, visit PixieVacations.com or call our team directly.