For romance, privacy, direct pool access, and luxurious butler service, consider the Rondoval Swim-up Butler Villa with Private Pool Sanctuary at Sandals South Coast in Whitehouse, Jamaica.
These secluded suites are unique circular villas with both swim-up access to a river pool and a private plunge pool. Inside, you’ll find an open space with a custom king bed, sofa, and smart TV, plus an ensuite bathroom with freestanding stone soaking tub and walk-in shower.
The private plunge pool is right off the bedroom. The private patio features a bistro set and zero-entry access to the river pool, which also has in-pool loungers. This suite has pool and tropical garden views.
As a butler level suite, it includes a full bar that is refreshed daily and stocked with water, juice, soda, local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, sparkling wine, and premium spirits. It also comes with 24-hour inroom dining and personal butler service.
Your team of butlers will take care of all your needs plus arrange special extras, doing things like helping unpack, making dinner reservations and spa arrangements, reserving chairs by the beach and pool, bringing you snacks and drinks throughout the day, booking excursions, and more.
This suite is located in the Rondoval Village. The room code is RSUP. While rates vary depending on the time of year, the current rates start at $535 per person per night.
Rondoval Village Overview
One of the four villages at Sandals South Coast, the Rondoval Village is a newer area that is located just behind the Longbeach Village. While it isn’t beachfront, it has a serene setting, with each Rondoval set along the winding river pool. Many people choose this village for the increased privacy.
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.