The answer to which Sandals resort is safest is an easy one: they all are. The adult-only all-inclusive Sandals Resorts are located in tourist-friendly areas and offer a range of amenities and services designed to provide a secure and enjoyable vacation experience.
Every Sandals resort has on-site security personnel and gated entrances to ensure that only registered guests and staff have access to the property.
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On the beaches, all Sandals Resorts have additional security to make sure you are safe as you relax on the sand.
When it comes to excursions, Sandals works with tour operators that keep you safe as well so there really isn’t much to worry about when going to a Sandals Resort.
We have been to every Sandals Resort and have never felt unsafe.
With that in mind, some resorts are on islands with lower crime rates and if you are really trying to stay safe, you may take this into consideration. Some of the safest Caribbean islands with Sandals resorts are considered to be Antigua, Barbados, Curacao, and St. Lucia.
The US State Department has a ranking from 1-5 of each country related to how much of a risk they see traveling to that area. In my opinion, the list is not very reliable. I have traveled in areas up to a level 3 and have always felt safe by using common sense.
Jamaica, where Sandals has 7 resorts, used to be a level 3 (reconsider travel) but was recently upgraded to a level 2, which is just a recommendation to exercise increased caution. In my experience in Jamaica, since the economy is reliant on tourism, they do not want bad publicity that would come from bad things happening to tourists. As such, the touristy areas are pretty safe.
The Bahamas are a level 2, with the recommendation to exercise increased caution when traveling. Similarly to Jamaica, I never felt unsafe in the Bahamas.
The remaining islands are all rated a level 1, meaning you should exercise normal precautions.
General Safety Travel Tips at Sandals Resorts
- Leave Valuables at Home: There is no reason to bring flashy jewelry, you can always get some cheap rings on Amazon to wear during your trip. Don’t carry a lot of cash around.
- Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Exercise caution in crowded or isolated areas, especially after dark. Avoid traveling outside the resort alone if possible, and stick to main touristy areas. Ask at the resort for areas to steer clear of.
- Secure Your Valuables You Do Bring: Use hotel safes, avoid displaying expensive jewelry or electronics, and consider using a money belt or concealed pouch for cash and important documents.
- Local Transportation: Use reputable transportation services (ask the resort for recommendations) and be cautious if renting a car or using local public transport. If you rent a car, don’t leave valuables in it.
- Drink Responsibly: Don’t drink so much that you’re impaired and can’t pay attention to what’s happening around you. Also, keep an eye on your drink at all times.