Location
Nestled cozily in the picturesque south of the island of Jamaica, which is a name synonymous with rum and reggae, the Sandals South Coast Resort is a honeymooner’s paradise. The vast stretches of soft white sand on this part of its pristine beach makes it an ideal place for lovers who would like to mutter sweet nothings in their partner’s ears.
The environment of the South Coast Resort, especially the beach, are still pristine areas that have been left un-spoilt without any human settlements. This ensures that the waters are impeccably clean and the beach is immaculate and superlative, giving lovers the feeling that they are all alone under the Sun and on the sand with none to hinder their togetherness.
Sandals South Coast is off the scenic A2 road and about ten kilometers from the famous Fonthill Nature Reserve which has left the interior from the resort wrapped in virgin forest and Nature at its best.
This provides a very soothing breeze of freshly scented air devoid of any pollution that is synonymous with all urban areas in the world. It is a place where you could breathe air as fresh as it should be, and clean up your respiratory tract before you go back to the grind.
If you are hoping to tie the knot in the near future and are looking for that perfect place on our resplendent Earth, while spending the first few days of your life together, Sandals South Coast Resort for you and your loved one.
It is without an ounce of doubt a little piece of paradise that fell on Earth. So, book the best room or suite and spend those few days wrapped by nature, in all its wonder and the luxuries provided by South Coast.
The luxury accorded at Sandals South Coast Resort makes it the best Sandals resort for couples, with many having enjoyed every second of their honeymoon in total wedded bliss.
Sandals South Coast Resort – Getting there
Three international airports could take you to Jamaica, with the Norman Manley International Airport the closest as it is also tucked deep down in the south of Jamaica.
In the alternative, you have the choice of flying into either the Ian Fleming International Airport or the Sangster International Airport which are both on the north side of Jamaica.
Wherever you may land, it would take under an hour and a half to get to the Sandals South Coast Resort for a very well deserved drink and few hours of rest to shed the fatigue from the long flight.
Jamaica, being a tourist’s destination, is well served by all reputed international airlines, hence getting there is not a hassle at all. If you are ardently searching for the best Sandals resort for couples, then you could look no further than Sandals South Coast.
About Sandals South Coast Resort
The long stretch of beach which is home to the South Coast Resort is private and exclusively for the use of their discerning guests, who would be lucky to be walking on it caressing their soles on the soft white sand.
The Sandals South Coast Resort is an architectural masterpiece depicting three distinctly designed European villages which gives a sense of nostalgia for those guests who would come from that part of the world. The others from the Americas, Africa or Asia could enjoy a whiff of luxuriously pampered European hospitality like none, anywhere else.
The setting is so picturesque that words would be impossible to describe, with the best of nature on either side. The long stretch of white sandy beaches on one side, and the lush foliage of the forest reserve on the other. Both complement each other like a hand in glove, giving honeymoon couples the ultimate setting to spend the first days of their marriage.
The Sandals South Coast Resort exudes European civility at its best and is an all-inclusive, all beach-front tropical resort set in an expansive 500-acre nature reserve. The recently added Over-The-Water Bungalows brings in a new dimension to how the sea could be harnessed to bring luxury at its best.
The bungalows have kept the waters below as pristine as they should be, giving nature lovers an impetus to be there and enjoy it to the optimum.
The Over-The-Water Bungalows complement the romantically set Over-The-Water Chapel, which could be the ideal place to tie that eternal knot and say “I do” to your fiance.
The beautifully set location is one of the most alluring reasons that couples from all over the world choose South Coast as a primary destination. It’s the perfect place for weddings, honeymoons, or just enjoying a relaxing and romantic vacation with your significant other.
If you’d like to read more about all-inclusive Sandals resorts, we have written an article about some other locations such as Antigua as well.
Bungalows, Suites & Rooms
You could dangle your feet or step out of the Over-The-Water Bungalows and either let the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea kiss your feet or bathe your body in crystal clear water. The luxuriously furnished bungalows consist of a king sized bed with comparable thick mattress, wrapped with soft, smooth linen that exudes the ambiance of the setting.
The expansive patios of the bungalows carry the Sandals exclusive Tranquility Soaking Tubs for two, and hammocks which dangle scenically over the plush blue waters. The outdoor showers and swim up platforms embrace the exotic luxury setting incomparable to none other seaside resort anywhere under the sun.
The spaciously designed spa-styled bathrooms are fully equipped with the best sanitary fittings to bring luxury at its best, which is another reason that the Sandals South Coast Resort stands out as the best Sandals resort for couples.
There are twelve of these luxurious, Over-The-Water Bungalows which have been designed and constructed in a heart-shaped setting the universally accepted sign of love.
Without a doubt, the Over-The-Water Bungalows at the Sandals South Coast Resort, whilst being unique stands out as one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular accommodations. It is a place of sheer luxury that couples could enjoy in a picturesque and salubrious setting like none other anywhere else.
The bungalows are very comfortable with super quiet air-conditioning, fans and rich, luxurious drapes to keep you and your loved one oblivious to the world around when you retire for the night under a moonlight lit sky.
The romantic setting is further complemented by the glass bottom floor with subtle lighting at night which brings in soothing hues into the bungalow. The whole ambiance of the setting is unimaginably scenic and serene, with a feeling of being lost within you, with civilization confined to another realm.
The suites and the rooms at the three European style designed villages go hand in glove with the bungalows. They exude the same luxurious furnishing with king-sized four-poster beds and extra thick mattresses, superfine luxurious linen, elegant and thick drapes.
Super quiet air-conditioning, 24×7 room service, and spacious bathrooms fitted with luxurious sanitary fittings are all standards that you would enjoy at the resort.
Facilities & Amenities
Top of the list of activities that have been lined up at the Sandals South Coast Resort is scuba diving, what better way to see the wonders under the Caribbean Sea, which is renowned for many ancient shipwrecks and their associated folklore.
If you or your loved one are not armed with the required PADI certification, don’t worry the professionals at South Coast will sort it out for you. They will guide you both through the PADI certification program and award it so that you too could join the others who fly all the way from the far corners of the world to catch a glimpse of the wonders under the sea. This is on your all-inclusive package.
If scuba diving is a bit daunting to you both, then you could indulge in the other types of water sports which would be made available to you which are also on your all-inclusive package.
A very wide variety of water sports to keep you excited are lined up for you, from kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing, snorkeling, knee boarding, paddle boarding, tubing, sail boating, also rides in glass bottom boats. If you are new to any of them, help would be at hand from the professionals at the resort.
If water sports are not your thing, it would not matter as this is your time to spend with your loved one, hence you could do as you please and enjoy yourself to the optimum. Back on firm terra you have a wide assortment of other recreational activities which could keep you occupied if you desire so.
The list is quite impressive with squash, day & night tennis, table tennis, shuffleboard, lawn chess, croquet, basketball, pool tables, beach volleyball, and a variety of board games waiting for you both.
There is, of course, the inevitable fully equipped fitness center to keep all fitness buffs occupied pumping their muscles. You could also take aerobic classes, aqua-fit classes, use elliptical machines, exercise bikes, stair climbers, free weights, universal weights, and treadmills.
There are more, and at reasonable extra prices, you could enjoy a very well deserved spa treatment or shop at the exclusive duty-free shopping complex. If you so desire, a candlelit dinner would also be possible, if you do request the management at the Sandals South Coast Resort which would be optional.
Entertainment
It is party time, at any time, at the Sandals South Coast Resort with round the clock entertainment lined up for you, making it a continuous and non-stop feet tapping experience. There is the amphitheater, piano bar, talent nights, Caribbean nights, carnival parties, live bands, white nights, live shows, and more.
The bars are stocked with all the premium spirits that you would desire, and the selection of wines are impressive, to say the least. It is all on your all-inclusive, and you pay nothing which makes the Sandals South Coast Resort the envy of all other seaside resorts nearby.
Cuisine
Dining at Sandals South Coast is a culinary experience which lets you indulge in delights from the world over. Offering not less than nine elegantly designed superlative restaurants, which all individually boast of collective ambiance that would titillate your taste buds to the limits.
The gourmet cuisine prepared by experienced and talented chefs from around the world would dish out food preparations from continental America, through to Africa, Europe and onto Asia. Not forgetting, of course, the splendid cuisine from the Caribbean too which would all be an extravagance of a culinary experience never laid out before you and your loved one to celebrate your eternal love.
You could choose to dine under the sky on the beach, or within the confines of air-conditioned comfort. Wherever you choose, the atmosphere that emanates from the aroma would be mouthwatering that is for certain. The Sandals South Coast Resort dishes out a food fare that is un-comparable and has been the attraction for many couples on their honeymoon, coupled with the lush and serene environment that encompasses the property.
If you are planning a getaway after your wedding nuptials, or want to fly your friends and next of kin to celebrate in style, there is no place in the universe compared to the Sandals South Coast Resort. It is the best Sandals resort for couples with an Over-The-Water Chapel, to say “I do”, or a place to dine and unwind while taking in the beautiful scenery.
