Few years ago when I did my first stay with Sandals Royal Barbados, a few people asked me “Is it really luxury?” I am here to tell you, 100% yes.
I was in Jamaica for 10 days and whenever I asked a local or a driver what is the best luxury resort on the island, everyone said “Sandals”. Sandals started in Jamaica and they have continued to reinvent what it means to be “all-inclusive” and every few years they refurbish older properties to add exciting new elements and that’s what I got to experience at Sandals South Coast.
Check-in Process
I was at the new Swim-Up Rondovals (which they completed in 2020, such a smart move to use the down time during the pandemic to reinvent the property), the Swim-up Ronovals fall under the Love Nest Luxury Suites category, which comes with butler service, private transfer from the airport, and many other elements that are well worth the price tag. The check-in process was super easy and at this level, you’re able to do the check in process at the comfort of your suite with your butler.
The Suite
Each suite features zero-entry swim up access, a private plunge pool, an outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. The suites are situated on the longest swim-up pool in the western hemisphere at 17,040 sq. ft. The suite comes with your dedicated butlers that caters to all your needs throughout your entire stay from setting up your dinner reservations to setting up your beach lounge chairs in the morning. If you’re booking Sandals for the first time, I highly suggest booking a suite that comes with butler service, it really makes the experience.
Dining
Sandals is one of the few resorts I know that really cares about the quality of their food. I considered myself a foodie when I travel and I’ve never been disappointed by the food options at any Sandals Resorts. There are 9 restaurants on property. My favorite is always the sushi restaurant and I was able to try multiple restaurants at once at the comfort of my own suite with the butler service. When you have butler service, you’re not tied down to just the in-room dining menu, your butler can source food from all the restaurants on property.
Entertainment and activities
There are multiple pools and water activities for guests. I tend to like to lay out and enjoy the beach and Sandals South Coast’s beach stretches about 2 miles long so it never feels crowded. The best part of the beach is the part past the over-the-water bungalows. The water there is super clear and it’s very private and quiet on that part of the beach. There’s an over-the-water bar with hammocks, which is a great spot to watch the sun go down.
Now, why should you book Sandals South Coast? Here are just some reasons-
Considered the most luxurious resort in Jamaica, even by locals
2 miles of white sand beach so it’s never crowded
It has the world’s first swim-up Rondoval suites
Butler Service
The food is actually good
Seamless airport transfer for arrival and departure
Very Friendly staff
Gay-friendly
Book your reservation here- sandals.com/south-coast/
