For direct pool access, ocean views, and extra amenities, consider the Longbeach Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite w/ Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub at Sandals South Coast in Whitehouse, Jamaica.
This ground-floor suite features access to the lagoon pool from a walkout patio with a Tranquility Soaking Tub and a bistro set. Inside you’ll find a plush king bed, a sitting area, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
As a club level suite, it includes a minibar that is refreshed daily and stocked with water, juice, soda, local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, and premium spirits. It also comes with extra amenities including robes in the room; access to the exclusive Club Sandals lounge; concierge service to help with making dinner, spa, and excursion reservations; and room service between 7am and 10pm.
This room is located in the Longbeach Village. The room code is LSUP. While rates vary depending on the time of year, the current rates start at $343 per person per night.
Longbeach Village Overview
One of four villages at Sandals South Coast, the Longbeach Village (formerly called the French Village) has recently been renovated so the rooms are updated. All the accommodations here are club or butler level and have ocean views and private patios or balconies with Tranquility Soaking Tubs. Some are swim-up suites.
The Longbeach Village is beachfront and in between the Starlight Village and the overwater bungalows. It features a large pool that has been refinished and has a swim-up bar, whirlpool, and cabanas. This is a lively area with music and activities during the day.
Sandals South Coast Overview
One of 7 Sandals resorts in Jamaica, Sandals South Coast is set in a secluded area, surrounded by a 500-acre nature preserve on the southern coast. It features a stunning, pristine 2-mile beach and romantic overwater bungalows, as well as an overwater wedding chapel.
This makes Sandals South Coast a peaceful getaway that is very popular for laidback honeymoons, destination weddings, and couples’ vacations. It is one of the top-rated Sandals resorts, with a Google rating of 4.5, as well as one of the most affordable.
The resort is divided into different areas called “villages.” These are now named Starlight, Silver Sun, and Longbeach, but used to be called Italian, French, and Dutch. There is also a Rondoval Village.
There are 9 restaurants, 2 food trucks, and 7 bars including a fun overwater bar. Many of the restaurants overlook the beach. There are 4 pools, including one of the largest in the Caribbean.
The only drawback to this resort is its distance from the airport—about 90 minutes on rough and winding roads, so be aware if you have motion sickness. It’s also pretty far from many of the popular excursion sites around Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, so we recommend sticking with closer options like YS Falls and the Appleton Rum Estate.