Sandals & Beaches vs The Excellence Collection weddings

Both chains have resorts in Jamaica. Every figure below is a count or range over the resorts that publish it; the resort pages have each one’s own list and source.

Where they differ

  • The Excellence Collection has the cheaper entry package: $950 against $1,000 at the cheapest Sandals & Beaches resort.
  • Sandals & Beaches' free package covers more guests: up to 10, against 2.
Sandals & BeachesThe Excellence Collection
Resorts listed168
Resorts with a free package16 of 168 of 8
Most guests in a free package102
Cheapest paid package$1,000$950
Median cheapest package$1,000$950
Outside vendor feenot publishednot published
Day pass for non-staying guestsnot publishednot published
Largest ceremony venue75 guestsnot published
Adults-only resorts14 of 166 of 8
Same-sex weddings stated0 of 160 of 8

Sandals & Beaches

How to get the free package

  • Couple stays 7+ nights in a Club or Butler room category; wedding Mon-Thu between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm; not for vow renewals (16 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first

The Excellence Collection

How to get the free package

  • Lovebirds ($950) is complimentary with a wedding party of 20 paid room nights; guest list required. Couple only, symbolic ceremony at 11:00 AM; cannot be combined with the complimentary honeymoon or anniversary package. (8 resorts)

Resorts, cheapest package first