When you work hard day-in and day-out, you want nothing more than to take a relaxing vacation with the ones you love. What better place to do that at than Jamaica? With the white, sandy beaches and the relaxing rushing of the waves, Jamaica is the perfect place to set off to as the winter months start rolling in. If you are looking into or are planning a trip to Jamaica, you need to check out Sandals South Coast.
What Is Sandals South Coast?
Sandals South Coast is Jamaica’s only all-beachfront resort. It has won the 2018 award as the Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort and is also in Trip Advisor’s Top 25 All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts list. This resort offers its guest two miles of beautiful white-sand beach along with highly trained staff to give them the best, most relaxing vacation of their lives.
Product Specs
Sandals South Coast offers three European-styled villages: French, Dutch, and Italian. Each area has its own unique style and flair to give guests the opportunity to explore both Jamaican and European cultures. There is also a 500 acre nature preserve where the resort is set. Guests can arrange for an excursion or can simply set off and explore on their own. Depending on the type of room and services you choose to get, you may even be able to have butlers treat you like royalty for the duration of your stay.
Pricing
The price of your stay will completely depend on what type of experience you would like to have. It also depends when you choose to go. It will probably be more expensive during high season rather than low season. Rooms at the Sandals South Coast are charged per person and per night (PP/PN). If you were looking at the Italian beachfront one bedroom walkout butler suite, it would cost you about $420 PP/PN.
How it Compares
We picked a few similar products available on the market to see how they compare.
Sandals Royal Plantation
Sandals Montego Bay
The Tryall Club
Sandals South Coast
Price $420 PP/PN $$
The price of your stay will depend on what type of experience you would like to have. It also depends when you choose to go. It will likely be more expensive during high season rather than low season. Rooms at the Sandals South Coast are charged per person and per night (PP/PN). If you were looking at the Italian Beachfront One Bedroom Walkout Butler Suite, it would cost you about $420 PP/PN.
Amenities *****
Sandals South Coast offers guests the opportunity to dine at nine fine dining establishments, drink at seven full-service bars, and enjoy the water with two swim-up pool bars. They also offer guests beautiful views of the sunrise and the sunset day after day. To top it off, if you selected a butler suite, you could have a certified butler come and take care of your every need.
Activities
There is a ton to do on-site at the Sandals South Coast. With four whirlpools and four pools, along with the gorgeous Jamaican beach, you can get your fill of water activities each and every day. There are also unlimited land and watersports available for you to enjoy. Additionally, Sandals South Coast has 500 acres of nature preserve that guests can enjoy. There is also an Italian Piazza that has tons of shops and restaurants for its guests to explore.
Location ****
Sandals South Coast is located in Whitehouse, Jamaica. This is a beautiful area and of course, Sandals South Coast is set right on the edge of the coast to provide its guests with the best beach experience possible. The only real downside here is that it is a bit farther away from the airport than some of the other locations. That being said, Sandals South Coast does offer complimentary airport shuttles to and from the airport at any time.
Pros
- 500 acre nature preserve
- All beachfront resort
- Two miles of private beach
- French, Dutch, and Italian style villages
Cons
- Does not allow you to explore the other Sandals locations
- Slightly further away from the airport
Sandals Royal Plantation
If you are looking for a classy way to spend your honeymoon or anniversary, Sandals Royal Plantation may be the perfect place for you. Having won the Five Star Diamond Award and been voted Top 25 Luxury Hotels by Trip Advisor, it could truly be the place where you and your loved one share special lifelong memories.
Price $395 PP/PN $
The price of your stay at the Sandals Royal Plantation will totally depend on what type of experience you hope to have. It will also depend when you choose to go. It will be more expensive during high season rather than low season. Rooms at the Sandals Royal Plantation are charged per person and per night (PP/PN). If you were looking at the Grand Duke Oceanfront Butler Suite, it would cost you about $395 PP/PN.
Amenities *****
Unlike many other resorts, they have certified English butlers staffed to keep the elite happy throughout the entirety of their stay. When you choose your room, you can select one with butler service included. Surprisingly, this is not that much more expensive than some of the other rooms. They also provide two full service bars and a C-Bar, which is Jamaica’s only Caviar and Champagne bar.
Activities ****
As comes customary with the Sandals experience, there are tons of land and water activities available for you to enjoy. There is a golf and country club included with your stay that can be a great way to spend an afternoon away from the beach.
Location ****
Located in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this resort is located right on the shore line. This allows you to be able to enjoy the ocean view day and night. The airport is a little bit farther away from here than at other locations, but there is a free airport transportation service to and from the airport that comes included with your stay.
Pros
- Certified English butlers on staff
- Sandals golf and country club
- Red Lane Spa
- C-Bar
Cons
- Couples only; not family friendly
- Only allows you to explore one other Sandals location
Sandals Montego Bay
Voted Jamaica’s leading resort by World Travel Awards, Sandals Montego Bay is a gorgeous Sandals location. It is both exciting and relaxing. This resort has tons to do, lovely sand to walk along, and high quality service that will allow you to have the time of your life.
Price $436 PP/PN $$
The price of your stay here will depend on what type of experience you hope to have. It also depends when you choose to go. It will probably be more expensive during high season rather than low season. Rooms at the Sandals Montego Bay are charged per person and per night (PP/PN). If you were looking at the Beachfront Super Luxe One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub, it would cost you about $436 PP/PN.
Amenities ****
Sandals Montego Bay offers access to their 10 different fine dining restaurants along with their exchange privileges at other Sandals locations. They provide unlimited spirits, along with Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines with your stay. There is a swim-up bar and five additional full-service bars for you to enjoy your nights. Many of the rooms now come with 24 hour room service, and some even offer butler service.
Activities ****
Just like all the other Sandals locations, Sandals Montego Bay has a ton for you to do on site. You can take a scuba diving adventure, try out one of their adventurous watersports, or simply relax down at the Red Lane Spa. Time is at your disposal to do whatever you please, and if you get bored at this location, you can hop over to one of the other Sandals locations and enjoy their attractions.
Location ****
Sandals Montego Bay gets the privilege of being just mere minutes away from the airport and from the other Sandals locations. You have easy access to town if you so choose, and there are shuttles that can pick you up or take you to the airport at any time. The only downside with this is that it may be a bit noisy with the sounds of airplanes coming and going, although it is likely that you will be so caught up in your Jamaican vacation, you will not even notice.
Pros
- Long stretch of private beach
- Tons of activities to enjoy
- Access to other Sandals locations
- Red Lane Spa
Cons
- Starting price is slightly more expensive than other Sandals locations
- Couples only resort; not family friendly
- May hear flights coming and going
The Tryall Club
If you are planning a wedding or are looking to travel with a large group of people, you may want to check out the Tryall Club. Here, they offer private villas rather than private rooms. This means you and all your friends and family can stay in a single place and truly enjoy your time together.
Price $2,500-$3,500 $$$
At the Tryall Club, you get an entire villa to yourself rather than just one room. Price wise, it will completely depend on what accommodations you want, how many people you are planning to stay with you, and where you want to be located. It will also depend on when you would like to stay. If you want to vacation in a two-bedroom villa during their high season (January through April) it will cost you about $3,500 per week. If you want to stay there during their low season (April through December) it will cost about $2,500 per week.
Amenities *****
If you are truly looking to get away from it all, you definitely want to check out this place. Each of the villas come with their own private staff. This staff will keep your villa clean, prepare your meals, arrange excursions for you, and even be nannies to your children. You will truly be free of all your day-to-day life duties so that you can relax and enjoy yourself.
Activities ****
At the Tryall Club, there is plenty to keep you busy. With plenty of long stretches of beach and private pools, you can enjoy the waves day and night. There are also a number of watersports available for you to indulge in. The Tryall club has a number of tennis courts and a large golf course for you to enjoy as well.
Location ***
The Tryall Club is located right at Hanover Parrish’s Sandy Bay in Jamaica. This is roughly a 30 minute drive from the airport. With over 2,000 acres of private land, this series of villas has a lot to offer on site. That being said, if you were hoping to travel off the Tryall property, it will likely take you a bit of time and planning to do so. There is not much to do within walking distance of this site, which will mean that you have to arrange a cab or some other form of transportation to explore the rest of Jamaica. If you plan ahead, this should not be a problem, and the staff is more than happy to help you arrange any excursions.
Pros
- Family friendly
- Allows you to stay in a private villa
- Gives each villa its own personal staff
- Lots of watersports and a golf course
Cons
- Not a lot of stuff located within walking distance
- Smallest villa comes with two bedrooms
- Meant more for a group of people rather than just a couple
Conclusion
Overall, Sandals South Coast receives a rating of 4.5 stars. It is an award winning resort that has satisfied hundreds of thousands of its guests year after year. It is an all beachfront resort and has 500 acres of nature to explore. With all of its additional activities and amenities, this place is truly an ideal destination for couples, friends, and grown families alike. Now is the time to travel, so get out there and book your stay at Sandals South Coast.