The jamaican clock is always behind but once you settle in and stop looking at the clock everything will be all right mon. After a three hour bus ride to the resort all we wanted was a drink and dinner. Check-in was fast and friendley with a cold towel and rum punch.

We found the rooms to be very simple but nice, they could use a little more light but thats not a deal breaker. The day bed was wonderful the rains come around 1pm every afternoon to cool things down and make for a great nap outside.

We found the food to be very good however it could use a few more choices. The pool bar was a nice place to get a drink and relax. We meet several couples from different countries, and enjoyed getting to know them. There are very few children at the resort which makes for a quiet relaxing time, and the kids that were there were very well mannered, Big hello to tony and the family, sabina and andy, and all the other very nice people we met at the resort. We found the bar tenders to be a blast, Givon and Omar will make you any drink you ask for and as soon as you are out they will make another. Have to try the bob marley shot and the mellow yellow, also bring a bubba keg it makes for less work having to go back and forth to the bar, and your own floats for the pool and beach.

All of the trips from the locals such as jetski and glass bottom boats on the beach can be negotiated down,the same for all the vendors, and they can get annnoying after awhile. the trip to Ricks cafe was a blast.

this trip had to be great as it was our honeymoon and i have to say it was worth every penny. Do not go to this place if you want music blaring and people everywhere or you are a very hard person to please. however if you want a nice quiet place to relax and not be bothered and you want to meet some nice new people and make new friends this is the place for you thanks to all the staff at the palms will be back.


For the people on here who complain about tipping you should open your eyes and talk to the people they, are trying to make an honest living atleast they are not selling dope on the street to kids and offering it to you. These people are taxed, 60 cents on every dollar and have to build there homes one brick at a time because the banks charge 50% intrest and we think we have it bad.

I have never written a hotel review before, and I was going to say a few negative things as a heads up (since nothing had been mentioned in all the rave reviews). But now I feel I should defend the place given the terrible review it got from someone who was there the same time I was!

My husband and I do typically splurge on all-inclusive beach vacations, and we'll pay extra for value. But this time our original plans fell through last minute, so we ended up in Jamaica on a whim and selected Sunset based on availability and the great reviews. And yes, when I showed up, I was surprised how good the reviews have been, mostly because the entrance is 20 yards from a major road, with massive construction across the street. That is the part I can't believe people haven't mentioned more often! I was expecting a picturesque tropical scene and felt like I was being dropped off at a truck stop. For that reason alone, we probably wouldn't go back, though we actually did like the resort quite a bit more than expected.

I do think the staff is great (people didn't really know our names, but I'm pretty sure that's because we're from New Jersey and are naturally stand-offish, even if we don't mean to be). Our first tree house overlooked the entrance, and we immediately requested something farther off the beaten path. They gave us a different room with no hesitation, but it was still a little close to the main road, which became an issue once traffic picked up on Monday. So, I requested yet another tree house as far from the road as possible. Again they accommodated with a smile, and still even gave us a bottle of champagne for our honeymoon. A tip...for quietest rooms, shoot for the 400's.

So back to the construction on the beach (a hotel across the road is being expanded). Our first beach day, there was a constant banging. I was nearly in tears thinking we'd made a terrible mistake. But then we went to the pool, got a couple cocktails, and forgot all about those noisy cranes. And the pool bar was great. Peaceful, tropical, surrounded by palms. I don't know why someone said it was dirty. It wasn't. And Garth was super friendly. No way you don't crack a smile with Garth around. Also, as for somewhere to chill and have a drink, the non-pool side of the bar is perfect for that, and we hung out there every night before dinner.

Which brings us to dinner. I thought the food was good. Nothing amazing, but if you consider the price of most resort hotel rooms, the cost of food and drinks at Sunset is minimal. For the price of the package, I thought they did a great job. Always lots of options at the buffet, and we also really liked the Lotus Leaf. You have to appreciate the effort they put into creating a nice, romantic dining experience. If you don't want to rush through your meal, order one course at a time to space things out. Worked beautifully, and the food was surprisingly tasty, especially fish and non-meat dishes (we love meats, but the meats in Jamaica don't seem to be very high quality). Dinner on the beach was also great. Really nice atmosphere.

A few more comments. Aside from the occasional kid splashing around (I do think they should discourage children at this resort), the pool is truly relaxing, even when the Bob Marley shots start flowing and people get a little rowdy. That never lasted long and was entertaining anyway. The beach, which was not nearly as loud when we ventured back over a few days later, is beautiful, and definitely kayak or paddle boat over to the coves. Also take the shopping trip and try out Ricks, and get to the Cliff House restaurant if you can, for the view at sunset if nothing else (that was the only night we ate off the resort). The drinks are good and flowing, and the nightly entertaining is, well, entertaining. It doesn't go much past 10pm, but with the pool, cocktails, good company, and romance, what more do you need?

First of all - ignore that comment from the person in London. They have no idea what they are talking about!!!!!

We went here for our honeymoon for 2 weeks and we had the best time of our lifes. It is a lovely small resort and everybody got to know you - the staff were fantastic. We also had a bottle of chilled champagne waiting for us.

We bought a couple of juice holders from the wee shop so we didn't have to go back to bar so often. This was also good so you could take nice cold water back to your room - not once did I have to buy water from the shop.

We couldn't lift a finger the whole holiday. They were always there to re-fill your water glass and if they saw you coming with your plate they would take it from you and carry it to your table.

Rooms are out of this world - especially the massive bed and shower.

The Lotus Leaf (a la carte) is a lovely place to eat. We ate there 3 times and I had the steak everytime - fantastic!! If you have 3 courses it fills you up and I am quite a big eater.

The facilities are also great. It rained almost every day for about 1 - 2 hours and we spent that time in the fully airconditioned gym or the tennis court.

The beach was like a warm bath and it was also so clear you can see the fish swimming around. We normally went to the beach in the morning and then spent the afternoon by the poolside where you would get your afternoon tea - the chocolate brownies were great!

This probably isn't the best resort for children who are looking for lots to do. This really is a place to get away from it all and just relax............sipping a lovely cocktail of course!

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if want anymore information.

We really want to go back next year!!!

I can honestly say that I have no idea what the person who write the previous review is on about. For the record, the staff, the food, the hygiene, the ambience - the overall holiday was faultless.

My husband and I just returned from our 2 week honeymoon at SATP and we both honestly felt like we were being given a little slice of heaven to play with. So, ignore the ridiculous review posted on 12th August and listen to the 99% that rightly rave about what an amazing place it is to go and stay.