Sandals South Coast is a secluded and romantic adults only all-inclusive resort in Whitehouse, Jamaica. If you’re wondering, how far is Sandals South Coast from the airport and how do you get there, this article is for you.
How far is Sandals South Coast from Montego Bay airport?
Sandals South Coast is 39 ½ miles from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
How long is the transfer from Montego Bay airport to Sandals South Coast?
The transfer from Montego Bay to Sandals South Coast generally takes about 90 minutes. However, previous guests say the trip can take anywhere from an hour and a half to more than two hours depending on traffic.
Sandals South Coast from Airport Travel Time Factors
Multiple factors can affect how long it takes to get to Sandals South Coast from the airport. These include:
- Traffic—roads will be busier during certain times of day, during holidays, and during the high season
- Weather—storms or rain will slow traffic down
- How many people are sharing your transportation—if you’re in a shuttle with others, it may take more time due to longer boarding and disembarking times
Sandals South Coast from Airport Reviews
Most reviews we read about the transfer to Sandals South Coast from the airport echo our own experience—it’s pretty rough!
The roads between the airport and the resort are not in good condition, with lots of potholes that cause cars to swerve around to avoid them. They are also quite steep and winding, with lots of twists, turns, and elevation changes.
We had issues with motion sickness and highly recommend taking medicine beforehand. Others have said that they felt motion sick even though they don’t normally, so be prepared! However, some people found the drive to be scenic and interesting, and didn’t experience any carsickness.
How to get to Sandals South Coast from airport
As at all Sandals resorts, Sandals South Coast has complimentary transportation to and from the airport for all guests. This will be a shared shuttle bus if you’re in a luxury or club level room.
If you tend to get motion sickness, it might be worth it to pay for a private transfer, as you can ask them to stop along the way for a break. Private transfers are also available if you stay in a butler level suite (which also comes with personal butler service and 24-hour room service, so it’s a pretty luxurious experience and well worth it, in our opinion).
Multiple Sandals South Coast from airport reviews recommend asking your driver to stop at Border Jerk, which is about halfway to the resort, as the food there is authentic and excellent.
Other Jamaica Sandals Resorts from Airport Info
If the trip to Sandals South Coast from the airport seems like it might be too much for you, there are options. With 7 resorts in Jamaica, Sandals offers a range of locations, several of which are much closer to the airport.
- Sandals Montego Bay: 5-10 minutes
- Sandals Royal Caribbean: 10-15 minutes
- Sandals Dunn’s River: 90 minutes
- Sandals Ochi: 90 minutes
- Sandals Royal Plantation: 90 minutes
- Sandals Negril: 90 minutes
Even the resorts that are also 90 minutes away will be on smoother roads, so motion sickness will not be an issue. South Coast is the only Sandals in Jamaica we had trouble with.
However, we still recommend visiting—it’s a beautiful and romantic resort with a pristine beach and peaceful setting. We think this is the best beach of any Sandals in Jamaica.