The Luxury Inclusive Experience is about to get even more exciting in one of the Caribbean’s most pristine locations.
The drive from Montego Bay, Jamaica to the south side of the island A scenic cruise through tranquil sugar cane fields and dense forestsFrom your seat in Sandals’ complimentary airport transfer, you’ll ride past sleepy tropical villages with promising names like Bluefields and New Hope, and smooth new roads will wind their way through what some call Jamaica’s “undiscovered lands.”
Pure. Abundant. Secluded. Completely non-commercial. You get the idea.
*Pictured: The iconic YS Falls. Cascading waterfalls and lush gardens create the perfect oasis for adventure and relaxation.*
But secretly, at one end of the landscape, something else is happening: round a few gentle curves and down a lonely lane surrounded by palm trees, you’ll find a secluded hideaway. Located between the calm Caribbean Sea and a 500-acre nature preserveThe country folk know it as Sandals South Coast, and anyone familiar with luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean knows that Sandals South Coast is a remote and beautiful hub of innovation.
Photo: Surrounded by 500 acres of nature preserve, Sandals South Coast is the perfect destination for a luxury getaway for two.
Just as Silicon Valley has changed the way we see technology, Sandals South Coast is constantly reimagining the lofty notion of immersing yourself in Caribbean luxury. If it’s not happening anywhere else, this might just be the place for you.
“Sandals South Coast contains the most important resources to help us innovate,” said Gordon “Batch” Stewart, chairman of Sandals Resorts.Water, nature and privacy.“
And every year or two, a dream vision of combining these three resources with luxury becomes reality, right here in this nearly untouched paradise.
“My wife and I have made the decision to make six trips to Sandals South Coast and will continue to do so,” says Peyton Waddell of the Orlando area, “and every time we arrive we see something amazing…it’s just amazing.”
Pictured: Sandals South Coast’s new swim-up Rondoval Suites, built around the resort’s unique zero-entry pool.
Get ready to be amazed again and again as Sandals South Coast soon unveils
The brand’s first swim-up Rondoval Suite… World’s firstYes, not just in the Caribbean, but all over the world.
Sandals has previously introduced the Garden Rondoval and Beachfront Rondoval in Antigua and St. Lucia, before expanding to Grenada and Barbados. The circular design, high thatched roofs and sense of seclusion are inspired by Sandals’ deep Caribbean heritage.
But never before has a swim-out/swim-in pool been factored into the intimate Rondoval experience. Sandals South Coast’s pool is in a class of its own. Spanning 17,040 square feet, The longest swimming pool in the Western Hemisphere.
Photo: The new swim-up Rondoval Suite boasts high conical ceilings, a tranquil swing for two, a custom king-size bed with an exotically carved headboard, and a private pool.
Indeed, the world’s longest swimming pool this side of the world winds its way between centuries-old cone-shaped suites in a remote part of Jamaica.
“Innovation for us is about how we can best express authenticity in a luxury environment,” said Adam Stewart, vice chairman of Sandals. “When I grew up in Jamaica, we were always playing in rivers, waterfalls and the ocean, so Sandals South Coast is the ideal place to unleash our creativity.” An oasis surrounded by nature and water.“
Photo: Enjoy a tranquil retreat in the bathroom, complete with a large stone bathtub, walk-in shower and separate vanity with two-way mirror.
If there is such thing as an oasis within an oasis, it’s Dutch Village, which Sandals South Coast has reimagined using water as inspiration as the Sandals design team envisioned an immersive Caribbean experience inside and out.
The 16 Butler Elite Suites and 96 Club and Luxury Level rooms are all positioned around the ocean and boast two new swim-up pools that wrap around the Dutch Village property. And uniquely, the entire Village faces some of the most beautiful waters in the Caribbean, a location chosen by Butch Stewart nearly 20 years ago for its unique tranquility and beauty.
Photo: Dutch Village is a true oasis at Sandals South Coast.
Each suite at Dutch Village is designed to provide a relaxing and comfortable stay for couples. Separate indoor showerRelax in the outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub or take a dip in the pool and then some more, all in privacy.
Whether they realize it or not, guests at Sandals South Coast are in the midst of innovation.
The inspiration behind the innovation
If you ever venture deep into the secret areas reserved for Sandals South Coast Resort employees, you’ll notice messages written in big bold letters on the walls and above the doors, a constant reminder of what makes the resort unique.
“Exceeding guest expectations.”
This isn’t a marketing phrase; it’s a call to action from Sandals Resorts Chairman Gordon “Batch” Stewart. It’s why every butler at Sandals Resorts is so proactive that they know what to provide and when to provide it before it’s asked. But on a larger level, “exceeding expectations” is a central blueprint for innovation, especially at Sandals South Coast.
Couples often stop in their tracks and marvel at the two-mile private beach, where Sandals’ overwater bungalows are gently spaced apart in a heart shape at the end of a long boardwalk. Overwater bungalows are forever. Considered an architectural marvelIt’s usually only found in the South Pacific or Asia, but Stewart and the Sandals team decided to let “it’s not possible” go and found a way to bring the full on-water experience to their home in Jamaica.
Pictured: Sandals South Coast’s innovative overwater bungalows.
“I always say I’m happiest when I’m on the water,” says Stewart, “and this suite gives guests direct access to the Caribbean Sea – a new level of innovative luxury.”
Convenience is also an attraction, as Waddell points out, “It would take forever and money for my wife and I to travel to an overwater bungalow in Tahiti or the Maldives, but now we can have an overwater experience for an anniversary or just because… it’s no longer a once in a lifetime or even a once in a lifetime thing.”
Just up the beach from your overwater bungalow, the views exceed your expectations as the ocean forms the iconic pillar of Latitude, the overwater bar, where you can soak up 360-degree views of the Caribbean Sea while swaying in a hammock. It’s like relaxing on the deck of a yacht.
Photo: Sandals South Coast’s newest bar, Latitudes° Over Water Bar, offers 360-degree ocean views. The best part is, all drinks are free!
And just a short walk down the white sand beach comes perhaps the most amazing sight of all: at sunset it looks like a mirage. Serenity Wedding Chapel over water with glass floor Set above the glass-like calm of the water, it offers a unique feeling of being one with the ocean.
Photo: Whatever your wedding dreams are, Sandals South Coast’s overwater Serenity Wedding Chapel will create a wedding you’ll never forget.
Swim-up Rondoval Suites, the longest pool this side of the planet, overwater bungalows, an overwater bar and an overwater chapel – it’s all possible at Sandals South Coast’s hidden sanctuary, where water and nature always drive innovation beyond your highest expectations.
