Theresa H.
Google
I want to praise Sandals Resorts, specifically Sandals Ochi, for taking such great care of all of its guests during Hurricane Melissa. What began as a vacation planned 2 years in advance for a destination wedding became a dire situation when we found out Hurricane Melissa was approaching landfall. So many people were scrambling to get the next flight out to get home to family and loved ones. Unfortunately, Jamaica (God bless Her) decided to close all airports; therefore, we were all stuck there to ride out the storm.
Sandals' general manager, Carol Bourke, communicated with us daily regarding the plan for sheltering in place and assured us that we were safe. While waiting for the airports to reopen and receiving several flight cancellations, Sandals treated its guests like Kings and Queens, comping our extended nights along with providing full meals and unlimited drinks of our choice.
We heard so many horror stories in regards to what other resorts were doing and how they treated their guests; charging them for the extra nights and feeding them little to nothing. We couldn't believe it and were so thankful we chose to stay at Sandals.
After several flight cancelations, some of our party were able to catch the charter plane that Sandals/Beaches Resorts opted to pay for in order to get their guests to the U.S.A. From that point, we were responsible for getting a flight home. I won't say the charter flight was without flaws or perfect, but I am so thankful we and the entire wedding guest list, bride and groom, made it home safe.
It was our first time visiting Jamaica and staying at any Sandals Resorts. And with the stellar service we received, let's just say we are Sandals fans for life!!!!!!! We are booking our next trip to Barbados soon.