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Beaches Sandy Bay Traveler Review :: "Good/Bad/Ugly"

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Summary of All Property Reviews Ratings based on answers from a total of 6 reviews (All Reviews) 10 is best 1 is worst
Feature	Ranking	Feature	Ranking
Cleanliness of Property	9.33	Quality of Property	7.33
Privacy & Quietness	6.67	Quality of Service	7.67
Courtesy & Hospitality of Staff	8.33	Accuracy of Website (marketing hype) VS. Actual Experience	6.50
Food and Dining Experience	7.83	Price/Value of Property	7.50
Safety Factor (Did you feel safe at property)	9.67	Quality of Beach (ranked closest beach if property is located off the beach)	9.50
Total Property Score: 8.03 | Average Star Rating: 3.50 out of 5

• 83% (5 visitors of 6) said they would go back to Beaches Sandy Bay again.
• 67% (4 visitors of 6) said they would recommend Beaches Sandy Bay to friends.

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1. Air Jamaica-if you have a choice, Air Jamaica is worth it. Free movie, best airline food meal, music and staff puts you in a Jamaica mood.

2. Customs-quick-both ways.

3. Beach-white sands, irredescent turquoise water-perfect water temperature.

4. Weather-even the rain was warm!

5. Watersports/Entertainment Areas-Staff friendly and award deserving. Encouraged to try new things without annoying you. Watersport equipment available right away.

6. View of ocean from every single room.

7. Fruitplate and Appleton Rum complimentary-nice added touch.

8. Strawberry daquiris-best at Sandy Bay of all three resorts.

9. Access to Beaches Negril and Sandals at a Sandy Bay price.

10. Negril-perfect vacation spot-laid back-beautiful.

BAD/EVEN UGLY AT TIMES

1. I have heard of people not complaining about the rooms. I am not high maitenance by any means, but the first room they tried to give me was awful. When the representative walked me to my room, she didn't even go in, after I unlocked the door, she left. There was a lot of water damage. Water seeping in the closet. I didn't want to put my bridesmaid dress in there. The next room seemed more well-maitained but it was a constant mold odor.

2. Them dang crickets. I was on the first floor, and they were loud. But I realized I was in there city, so we got along well.

3. Sandy Bay buffet-not as many choices as at Beaches Negril and Sandals. If you will like to eat at any restaurant that required reservations, book them as soon as you arrive, or else it will be very difficult. Buffet at Sandals was excellent.

4. Phone calls-do not purchase a calling card-no matter what. The phones won't accept them. Have the hotel operator place your calls-(cheaper than using phone instructions with credit card) You are also charged for no answers, so dispute them with hotel. Hang up before 2 minutes or they will give you a problem refunding. Otherwise RENTACELL is a great option.

5. Poverty along the way to hotel. The people oddly enough seem to look happy. Maybe they know a secret.

6. Nightclub-not much of an option at Sandy Bay. Go to the city. Try out the beach parties. Ask staff for hot nights at the clubs.

7. Night pass at Hedonism-not worth it. Probably a better deal if you stay, but do not purchase the night pass.

8. Shuttle to Negril-should be more trips

9. The ride-It can scare the timid, but it wasn't too bad, much of the roads are paved, but they do drive on the left side of the road, no traffic lights, everything and everyone is walking in the street. The driver zooms down hills and roads, but we all made in in one piece. Our driver honked hello at everyone.

10. Patience-you require a lot of it at times if their is a management issue or request.

Overall, my first experience with Negril was lovely. The room situation bothered me. From the wait to transport my luggage, to me carrying it around myself. I was so annoyed I wanted to cry, but when I looked at the view of the ocean. I felt peace. I felt so close to God. I would go through all the aggravation again, the feel that feeling of peace that I had all while I was there. I felt safe, there were times I even left my door unlocked. A more detail description of my joys and angst are on tripadvisor.

Property Review
10 is best 1 is worst

Would you stay at this property again?: ... Yes
Would you recommend this property to your friends?: ... No
In your opinion, how would you classify the "style" of this property: ... Family Oriented
Possible Anwswers: Family Oriented, Couples Oriented, Mixed/Diverse in a Good Way, Mixed/Diverse in a Bad Way

• Cleanliness of Property: ... 9
• Quality of Property: ... 3
• Privacy and Quietness: ... 7
• Quality of Service: ... 5
• Courtesy and Hospitality of Staff: ... 8
• Accuracy of Website VS. Actual Experience: ... 5
  
• Food and Dining Experience: ... 4
• Price/Value of Property: ... 8
  
• Safety Factor (Did you feel safe at property): ... 10
• Quality of Beach (ranked closest beach if property is located off the beach): ... 10

Destination/Island Review
10 is best 1 is worst

Would you visit this destination/island again?: ... Yes
Would you recommend this destination/island to your friends?: ... Yes

• Cleanliness of Destination/Island: ... 10
• Options of Activities in the Area: ... 7
• Ease of Transportation (air, taxi, bus, shuttle): ... 7
• Quality of Beaches in the Area: ... 9
• Courtesy & Hospitality of Locals: ... 10
• Safety Factor (Did you feel safe in the Area): ... 9
  
• Local Restaurant Experience/Options: ... 9
• Price/Value of Destination (Does your dollar stretch?): ... 7
  

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