Sandals South Coast

Negril, Jamaica

The hotel

Nestled into a 500-acre nature reserve, this magnificent adults-only resort commands a fabulous stretch of white sand beach on the unspoiled, rural south coast of Jamaica. All rooms offer beachfront views and are surrounded by landscaped courtyards, and their newly reimagined beachfront Dutch Village has added swim-up suites that wrap around the entire village. Keep active with a variety of land and water sports, relax in one of the swimming pools or enjoy a massage at the wonderful Red Lane® Spa.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

On the south coast of Jamaica. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 1 hour 15 minutes.

Hotel information

392 rooms and suites, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Silver Sun Beachfront Rooms are in the second and third levels of the Silver Sun buildings. With a private alcove balcony, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi Internet access, coffee maker, alarm clock, safe, amenity kit, telephone, hairdryer and a mahogany king-size bed.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment - it’s all included!

Room upgrades

Starlight Beachfront Luxury Rooms are on the second and third floors of the Starlight buildings, with lovely beach or pool views from the balcony and have a mahogany king-size bed.

Silver Sun Beachfront Rooms are on the first and second floors of the Italian Beachfront Village. There is a 4-poster king-size bed and large smart TV. A sliding barn style door within the room leads to a luxuriously appointed bathroom equipped with backlit mirrors, dual faucets, a modern shower/tub combination, and recessed lighting. Outside, a glass door leads to a balcony offering sweeping views of the pristine south coast beach and lush tropical gardens.

Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Junior Suites are located on the third floors of the Italian Village and feature magnificent views of the south coast beach. With a 4-poster king-size bed, a large smart TV, spa-style bathroom with luxe amenities such as a large shower, back-lit mirror and dual faucets. Outside, glass doors open to a private balcony equipped with a bistro set and offers stunning views of the south coast beach. Includes Club Sandals Service.

Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Walkout Junior Suite - these Club Level suites are located on the beach level of the Italian village and walk directly out onto the pristine south coast beach. With a 4-poster king-size bed, a large smart TV, bathroom with backlit mirrors, a modern shower/tub combination. Outside, glass doors open to a private patio equipped with a bistro set and offers stunning views of the south coast beach. Includes Club Sandals Service.

Silver Sun Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suite - these alluring suites offer the finest in Caribbean luxury. Each chic retreat is located within the 1st through 3rd floors of the Italian Village and boasts a spacious master bedroom with a handcrafted 4-poster king-size bed, and a large smart TV. The en-suite, spa style bathroom features modern amenities including a walk-in rain shower and freestanding soaking tub for two. The living room boasts a fully-stocked bar with premium liquor, a sofa, an additional smart TV, and wall-to-wall glass doors leading to a private balcony offering direct views of the spectacular south coast beach and includes a bistro set for two.

Silver Sun Beachfront One-Bedroom Walkout Butler Suites - each chic beachfront retreat is located on the garden level of the Italian Village, offering walkout access from right from the patio, and boasts a spacious master bedroom where every detail has been meticulously crafted for utmost comfort with exquisite furnishings, a handcrafted 4-poster king-size bed, and a large smart TV. The en-suite, spa style bathroom features modern amenities such as dual faucets, a walk-in rain shower, a large backlit mirror, and freestanding soaking tub for two. The suite's expansive living room boasts a fully-stocked bar with premium liquor, a sectional sofa, an additional smart TV, and wall-to-wall glass doors leading to a patio offering direct views of the spectacular south coast beach and includes a bistro set for two.

Starlight Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub – these suites are located on the first or second floors of the Dutch village. They each have a separate living room, marble bathroom, in-suite bar, large balcony and benefit from Sandals Butler Service.

Starlight Beachfront One Bedroom Walkout Butler Suites with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located in the Dutch Village, with a separate living room, marble bathroom, in-suite bar and a large patio that leads directly on to the beach. These suites also benefit from Sandals Butler Service.

Starlight Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquillity Soaking Tub are located in the Dutch Village, these suites have spacious bedrooms with separate living room, marble bathroom, in-suite bar and large balcony with beach and ocean views. These suites also benefit from Sandals Butler Service.

Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub -enjoy the ocean breeze while taking a dip in your private Tranquility soaking tub before sinking into your spacious king-size bed after taking in everything the resort has to offer.

Longbeach Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub - a tropical style, one-bedroom butler suites with an expansive balcony, outdoor living area and Tranquility soaking tub.

Longbeach Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub - relax on your private poolside patio and dip directly into the pool - staight from your room.

Blue Mahoe Overwater Butler Villa – these spectacular over-the-water bungalows offer an unmatched connection to the Caribbean Sea and deliver complete immersion with fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below. Every bungalow features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and custom crafted king-size beds. Each bungalow is also equipped with a smart TV and a large ceiling fan to stay cool while enjoying fresh Caribbean breezes. The spa style bathrooms are equipped with his and hers sinks, a large backlit mirror adorned with mosaic tile, and a walk-in rain shower. Outside, the private patio is equipped with an extended sun deck, outdoor shower, sun loungers, and a bistro set for two. There is also a private outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub for two and over-water hammocks. Inside, glass floor panels and lit water ensure you can enjoy undersea views any time. These bungalows also boast Butler Elite service.

Bungalow guests will also receive the following additional inclusions:

  • Exclusive in-room dining and room service menu
  • Personal airport greeting
  • Expedited immigration
  • Private luxury transfers
  • Welcome gift, including branded tote and towel set
  • Molton Brown bathroom amenities

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am-10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such as cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am-10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Elite Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service. You will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, you will also have 24-hour room service and access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal - of course, all included! 9 dining options: Giuseppe's (Italian), Jasmines (Oriental), Café de Paris (French Patisserie), Eleanors (Caribbean), Bayside Restaurant (French Brasserie), Neptunes (Mediterranean), Schooner's (seaside grill and Caribbean seafood) and Sushi on the Sand (seaside sushi restaurant). Enjoy some authentic cuisine at The Jerk Shack (authentic Jamaican Jerk specialties). 7 bars including 2 swim-up pool bars. Decadent chocolate buffet, served one night weekly.

Nightly shows with live entertainment, disco, karaoke, theme nights and cocktail parties.

3 freshwater swimming pools, 1 scuba pool and 4 whirlpools. Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers), snorkelling, windsurfing, water-skiing, aqua trikes, Hobie Cats and glass-bottom boat rides. Tennis, squash, volleyball, basketball, outdoor chess and shuffleboard. Red Lane® Fitness Centre and Red Lane® Spa*.

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. SnapShots photo shop*. Gift shop*. Exchange bureau. Complimentary WiFi Internet access in all room categories and public areas with unrestricted number of connected devices.

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fell far short of what was expected/sold. Price set to a standard, reality is short of other resorts at similar prices

Nov 28, 2024 Climber6417 Princeton, West Virginia

Positives- secluded, quiet, pretty. Good bar service &at the bars*, really good food. Negatives, little/no service at pool/beach- one day was every 20-30 minutes at the beach- one day was...once every hour at the beach? One day no one came around in 4 hours at the beach. Never saw anyone at the pools. We also had a swim up room but no one… Read more
Positives- secluded, quiet, pretty. Good bar service &at the bars*, really good food. Negatives, little/no service at pool/beach- one day was every 20-30 minutes at the beach- one day was...once every hour at the beach? One day no one came around in 4 hours at the beach. Never saw anyone at the pools. We also had a swim up room but no one came around there either. Loungers held at beach/pool so that none available. Each day by 9AM these were held by placing a suntan lotion bottle or newspaper on them and most of the time the people never cam or when they did come down it was like 1PM. Long long wait at restaurants- and we couldn't really understand why. Walk up and there are 4 tables open- they tell you 45 minutes. While you are waiting there are 9 (literally) tables open and people just standing. During the stay they announced they had 1000 employees at the resort--they are not on the service end. Second time at Sandals and at South Coast. We have been to a lot of other all inclusives at Palace Resorts and Excellence Club, etc- maybe 15-20 trips totals. The marketing and service just didn't live up to the billing and/or to other resorts. Overall we would not go back Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice resort but not worth the money.

Nov 27, 2024 zjfa146 Sussex

Firstly the good points: - Its a beautiful resort and very well kept. The grounds are pristine, pools are good condition and cleaned regularly, beach is nice enough. - Staff are generally really nice and always say hello, morning, etc. - Love how all the rooms even the cheapest ones face the sea, its a nice touch. - Lunch options are great. -… Read more
Firstly the good points: - Its a beautiful resort and very well kept. The grounds are pristine, pools are good condition and cleaned regularly, beach is nice enough. - Staff are generally really nice and always say hello, morning, etc. - Love how all the rooms even the cheapest ones face the sea, its a nice touch. - Lunch options are great. - Theres spaces/pools to be noisy and spaces to be quiet as its such a big site. I did a lot of steps in my week there! Everyone should be able to find an area suitable for them. Bad points - Nowhere to sit other than around the pools/beaches. No tables and social space to chill or play cards, etc. No hammocks, swing seats, etc. - Breakfast and lunch are really good but the evening dinners are not. Menus in the evening are very small and terrible for vegetarians. Neptune for instance has only 1 dessert on the menu, nothing else at all! Dinner queueing is also very annoying, they really need a large buffet option. Both times we went to Neptune the queue was 45mins - 1hr long which is just annoying. Either do bookings or have somewhere you can turn up and walk straight in like a buffet. And its so hit and miss, first 2 times to the Italian we walked straight in but the 3rd time it was over an hour wait. - House keeping was a bit odd, even though we put towels on hooks/rails they kept taking them away and changing them? But they did visit every day and stocked up toiletaries and fridge, we were just a but perplexed by them wasting their time doing more laundry than we wanted? There were also trollies going down the corridors most nights at 2, 3 or 4am which was a bit annoying. - Evening entertainmant is dire. Other than the Circus and Steel Drums which were on the same night it was all pretty bad, worst I have seen at an AI. - It is hard to get a sunbed as the damned butlers take them all so early. We were up and out at 6:30am every day and even then barely any were left available. - Watersports and fitness/pickleball instructors didnt really seem very helpful compared to usual resorts. Would i go back.. not sure. Definitely think I preferred Negril if you want Sandals in Jamaica. Read less
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Nov 26, 2024 Kim C Columbia, Maryland

My best friend and I went to Sandals Couth Coast for a 7 day vacation. It was our first time in Jamaica and at a Sandals resort. The resort and beach were beautiful, the staff was very attentive and really went out of their way to make sure the guests were well cared for. I will be heading back!
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Nov 25, 2024 Rebecca D

First I'd like to give credit where it's due. There were some OUTSTANDING people there and they should know! Bertie at club sandals check in, thank you! Melisa at the private beach cabana- you made our last day the best!. Ranea and the whole Eleanor's team thank you for the best meal we had. Christie at Schooner's you made our day with the… Read more
First I'd like to give credit where it's due. There were some OUTSTANDING people there and they should know! Bertie at club sandals check in, thank you! Melisa at the private beach cabana- you made our last day the best!. Ranea and the whole Eleanor's team thank you for the best meal we had. Christie at Schooner's you made our day with the "catwalk" and your kindness! Venicia and Lashauna at the Spa gave the BEST Himalayan stone massages. We went back twice! Davia at Sushi on the Sand... super helpful and kind! You all are what made this vacation for us! Unfortunately, that's it. I've been to Jamaica before and many resorts. I've worked in service and hospitality so I know how things should be and I know I am not super demanding or ever rude to staff. I am not kidding when I say 50% of the staff doesn't even smile. EVER. I have never felt so unwelcome or like I was bothering staff on any vacation before this. You literally feel like you're putting them out by asking for a drink at the bar. Some people are too busy chatting in groups with co-workers to acknowledge your existence. I've never seen anything like this. We paid 8k for a club level swim up and we just don't feel like it was worth it. The water in the swim up was milky white and really dirty so we never got in. We stayed at the end of the resort and never saw anyone clean the swim up the whole trip. Add that with the unfriendly staff and the fact we went 24 hours with no towels (we used pool towels instead), we would never return to any Sandals resort EVER. Maybe if they allowed people to accept tips, they'd have more incentive to be friendly. I'm not going to lie, we tipped when we could because we guess that everyone is probably underpaid. After reading so many great reviews I don't understand what people are seeing that I am not. I did read other reviews like mine and thought they may be picky or over-demanding. Nope! It really is not good. Sorry Sandals, we won't be back. Read less
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Nov 25, 2024 Denise H Cape Coral, Florida, United States

This was our 19th stay at Sandals South Coast.... Do I need to say more? The epitome of romance, relaxation and indulgence. The food was delicious and the chefs are delighted to fulfill any special requests. The resort is very large and never seams crowded, an awesome place for long strolls along the beach and lush gardens. Caring, friendly staff… Read more
This was our 19th stay at Sandals South Coast.... Do I need to say more? The epitome of romance, relaxation and indulgence. The food was delicious and the chefs are delighted to fulfill any special requests. The resort is very large and never seams crowded, an awesome place for long strolls along the beach and lush gardens. Caring, friendly staff and awesome management made or stay very special. Everything was to perfection. Next trip already booked! Read less