Sandals South Coast
Opening November 2026
8.4 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on beach and pools & spa
Sandals South Coast at a glance
- Location
- Whitehouse
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 on Google3,339 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Pools
- 4 pools
- Airport transfer
- MBJAbout 90 minutes
- Dining
- 11 restaurants
- Drinks
- 7 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
- 1. Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite - LGB: view room details
- 2. Longbeach Beachfront Penthouse Club Suite - LPB: view room details
Checked Sep 9, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 9, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
Pricing & booking disclosure
Sampled prices, not an annual average or a forecast. Availability, meal plans, taxes and fees must be confirmed on the final quote.
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Opening November 2026
The recorded operating date is approaching. Confirm the date and cancellation terms directly; a published rate does not confirm that the resort will be open.
The rate diary
We sample a 7-night stay for two and keep a dated record of the room and stay period. These readings show how sampled prices change; they do not establish that an opening or reopening offer is the lowest available rate. Confirm the resort is operating for your dates before booking.
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Sandals South Coast
Things to know
before you go
Sandals South Coast is a true adults-only all-inclusive, but it is not operating normally during the current research window.
Official Sandals FAQ says the resort is scheduled to reopen on November 18, 2026 and is open for future bookings after that date.
Pre-reopening strengths are the huge beach, relaxed south-coast setting, pools, overwater and Rondoval room inventory, and included scuba.
Post-reopening dining, pool and room-condition details need a fresh verification pass before this can be completed.
Hidden tips
Do not rely only on pre-renovation room reviews for late 2026 or 2027 trips.
Book butler categories only if reserved loungers, private pools or enhanced room service are worth the upgrade.
Plan for a long MBJ transfer and use the resort's quiet south-coast isolation as part of the appeal.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is scheduled to reopen November 18, 2026.
Post-reopening room and dining reviews should be treated as the new source of truth.
The resort is remote by Jamaica standards and best for guests who want quiet.
Strengths from our research
True Sandals all-inclusive model.
Adults-only and romance-focused.
Large beach beside a nature reserve.
Private-pool, swim-up and overwater categories.
Other considerations from our research
Scheduled to reopen November 18, 2026, so current operations are not normal.
Long transfer from Montego Bay.
Pre-renovation food and room-value feedback was mixed.
Exact main-entrance coordinates need verification.
What guests say
Most loved
- Large peaceful beach
- Romantic adults-only setting
- Pools and overwater bar atmosphere
- Included activities such as scuba and pickleball
Most complained about
- Temporary closure and reopening uncertainty
- Long airport transfer
- Food quality versus price
- Butler-reserved loungers and room-category value
From Reddit
Recent Sandals Reddit discussion is generally positive about South Coast’s beach, space, pools and renovated-room potential, while guests debate food quality, butler value, chair reservation pressure and the impact of the Sandals 2.0 refresh.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Sandals' all-inclusive model includes all restaurants and unlimited food.
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Sandals includes alcoholic drinks, including premium spirits under brand terms; exact reserve bottle exclusions should still be confirmed.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official room pages state Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas.
- Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Sandals includes land and water sports.
- Airport transfersIncluded
Sandals includes airport transfers as part of the standard resort model, but guests should confirm post-reopening logistics.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Red Lane Spa treatments are available but not included.
Included with limits
- Room servicePartly included
Room service availability depends on room category and butler/club level.
- In-room minibarPartly included
Minibar and in-room bar scope varies by category.
- Motorized water sportsPartly included
Certified scuba diving is included; private excursions and some watersports may cost extra.
Policies & availability
- Tipping & gratuitiesNo-tipping policy
Sandals has a no-tipping policy for most staff; butlers and spa staff are common exceptions.
There's a vacation-club desk at Sandals South Coast, but travelers report it's easy to decline: no chasing, no disguised "orientations." Sandals may promote loyalty/future-stay offers, but this pass did not find consistent aggressive timeshare-style pressure reports for South Coast.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 380
- Room categories
- 20
- Resort size
- 50 acres
- Pools
- 4
- Whirlpools
- 4
- Scuba training pools
- 1
- Tennis courts
- 4
- Value
- 7.7 out of 10
- Service
- 8.5 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.8 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.4 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.2 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.6 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms, luxury, quiet, wellness and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Sandals South Coast
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 5 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except value, service, dining, rooms, luxury, quiet, wellness and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value7.7Medium confidence
- All Inclusive Depth
- 9.3
- Long Transfer Penalty
- 6.4
- Scuba Included Support
- 1.0
- Temporary Closure Penalty
- 5.5
Service8.5Medium confidence
- Butler Value Debate
- 7.0
- Positive Staff Signal
- 8.8
- Post Reopening Unknown
- 1.0
Beach8.8High confidence
- Swimmability
- 8.6
- Seaweed Caution
- 7.2
- Beachfront Support
- 1.0
- Two Mile Beach Support
- 1.0
Dining8.4Medium confidence
- Restaurant Count
- 9.0
- Post Reopening Unknown
- 1.0
- Guest Food Mixed Signal
- 7.6
- New Dining Refresh Signal
- 1.0
Rooms8.2Medium confidence
- Room Count
- 392.0
- Swim Up Support
- 1.0
- Private Pool Support
- 1.0
- Overwater Bungalow Support
- 1.0
Pools & Spa8.6High confidence
- Outdoor Pool Count
- 4.0
- Swim Up Bar Support
- 1.0
- New Pool Refresh Signal
- 1.0
- Butler Chair Pressure Penalty
- 6.8
Romance9.1High confidence
- Adults Only Support
- 1.0
- Private Pool Support
- 1.0
- Wedding Chapel Support
- 1.0
- Overwater Bungalow Support
- 1.0
Luxury8.7Medium confidence
- Star Rating
- 5.0
- Renovation Unknown
- 1.0
- Private Pool Support
- 1.0
- Overwater Bungalow Support
- 1.0
Quiet8.6Medium confidence
- Pool Activity Penalty
- 7.2
- Nature Reserve Support
- 1.0
- Post Reopening Unknown
- 1.0
- Remote Location Signal
- 8.7
Wellness8.4Medium confidence
- Spa Support
- 1.0
- Pickleball Support
- 1.0
- Nature Reserve Support
- 1.0
- Scuba Included Support
- 1.0
Nightlife7.4Medium confidence
- Entertainment Signal
- 7.6
- Remote Location Penalty
- 6.8
- Adult Social Pool Signal
- 7.8
What it does best
- True Sandals all-inclusive model.
- Adults-only and romance-focused.
- Large beach beside a nature reserve.
- Private-pool, swim-up and overwater categories.
Where it costs you
- Scheduled to reopen November 18, 2026, so current operations are not normal.
- Long transfer from Montego Bay.
- Pre-renovation food and room-value feedback was mixed.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need verification.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Any pre-reopening room guidance until November 2026 reopening photos and reviews are availableOfficial Sandals FAQ says the resort is scheduled to reopen November 18, 2026 after updates.
- Best Value Room
- Longbeach Beachfront Club Level RoomRecent guests praised renovated Longbeach rooms and quieter placement, but post-reopening inventory should be reconfirmed.
- Best Room Category
- Rondoval Butler Villa with Private PoolBest romance-focused splurge if privacy and private pool are the priority.
Everything we read on Sandals South Coast
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.4 / 10
- Places to eat
- 11
- Bars and lounges
- 7
Jamaican · Caribbean · Italian · Asian · Mediterranean · Steakhouse · Sushi · Coffee bar · Food trucks
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Bayside
French Brasserie
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Bayside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hours
- Breakfast (buffet): 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Lunch (buffet): 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM; Dinner (à la carte): 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Café de Paris
French Patisserie
Outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Café de Paris
- Meals
- Snacks
- Hours
- Open: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Chick’N Dippers
Chicken Tenders
Food truck.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Chick’N Dippers
- Meals
- Lunch
- Hours
- Lunch: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Eleanor’s
Pan-Caribbean
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Eleanor’s
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Hours
- Breakfast (à la carte): 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dress code
- Resort evening at dinner
Giuseppe’s
Italian
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Giuseppe’s
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Hours
- Lunch (pizza): 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Jasmine’s
Pan-Asian
Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Jasmine’s
- Meals
- Dinner
- Hours
- Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Neptune’s
Mediterranean Seafood
Outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Neptune’s
- Meals
- Dinner, Late Night
- Hours
- Dinner (à la carte): 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Late Night: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Schooner’s
Caribbean Seafood
Reservations required for dinner. Outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Schooner’s
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Hours
- Breakfast (à la carte): 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM; Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Sushi on the Sand
Sushi
Air-conditioned and outdoor.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Sushi on the Sand
- Meals
- Dinner
- Hours
- Dinner: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Taquiero
Tacos
Food truck.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about Taquiero
- Meals
- Lunch
- Hours
- Lunch: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
The Jerk Shack
Jamaican Jerk
On the beach.
Plan inclusion not confirmed
More about The Jerk Shack
- Meals
- Lunch
- Hours
- Lunch: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Dress code
- Resort casual
Eleven places to eat, including two food trucks, and seven bars. Reservations are required at Eleanor’s and for dinner at Schooner’s. Hours from the Sandals South Coast fact sheet dated Feb 13, 2025, which predates the resort’s hurricane closure; confirm the schedule when it reopens.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite - LGBBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
| Longbeach Beachfront Penthouse Club Suite - LPBBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
More room options (20)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
Blue Mahoe Overwater Butler VillaRoom details for Blue Mahoe Overwater Butler VillaCategory code: OWB Overwater villa with glass floor panels and lit water below; sun deck, outdoor shower, over-water hammocks and soaking tub for two; vaulted ceilings, king bed and walk-in rain shower; butler, 24-hour room service and private airport transfers. Location: Blue Mahoe Overwater Villas. | Capacity unverified | Not published | 360-degree ocean, Over the water |
Rondoval Swim-up Butler Villa with Private Pool SanctuaryRoom details for Rondoval Swim-up Butler Villa with Private Pool SanctuaryCategory code: RSUP Rondoval with soaring conical ceiling; private pool sanctuary reached from the bedroom and direct access to a river pool; living area with premium bar; solid-stone soaking tub; butler, 24-hour in-room dining and VIP check-in. Location: Rondoval Village. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Pool and tropical gardensprivate pool · swim-out |
Starlight Beachfront One Bedroom Swim Up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront One Bedroom Swim Up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: 1SUP Patio with soaking tub for two and zero-entry access to the swim-up pool; separate king bedroom and living room with premium bar; freestanding soaking tub; butler, 24-hour in-room dining and VIP check-in. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, Ground floorswim-out |
Longbeach Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Longbeach Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: LB1 Expansive balcony with outdoor living area and soaking tub; terrazzo and wood-plank interiors; butler and 24-hour in-room dining. Location: Longbeach buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 2nd to 4th floors |
Starlight Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: DP1 Top-floor suite with balcony soaking tub for two; separate king bedroom and living room with premium bar; freestanding soaking tub; butler, 24-hour in-room dining and VIP check-in. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 4th floor |
Starlight Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: DB1 Above the swim-up pool, with outdoor soaking tub for two; separate king bedroom and living room with premium bar; freestanding soaking tub; butler, 24-hour in-room dining and VIP check-in. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 2nd and 3rd floors |
Silver Sun Beachfront One Bedroom Walkout Butler SuiteRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront One Bedroom Walkout Butler SuiteCategory code: IW1 Walkout patio onto the beach; four-poster king bedroom; living room with bar and sectional sofa; rain shower and freestanding soaking tub for two; butler and 24-hour in-room dining. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beach, Ground floor |
Silver Sun Beachfront One Bedroom Butler SuiteRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront One Bedroom Butler SuiteCategory code: IB1 Balcony over the beach; four-poster king bedroom; living room with bar and sectional sofa; rain shower and freestanding soaking tub for two; butler and 24-hour in-room dining. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Beach, 2nd to 4th floors |
Longbeach Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Longbeach Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: LSUP Step from the poolside patio straight into the pool; king bed; walk-in shower; Club level. Location: Longbeach buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, Ground floorswim-out |
Starlight Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: SUP Swim-up pool access from the patio with soaking tub for two; king bed and seating; freestanding soaking tub; Club level with private check-in, all-day in-room dining and lounge access. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, Ground floorswim-out |
Starlight Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Junior Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Swim-up Club Level Junior Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: SLX Swim-up pool access from the patio with soaking tub for two; king bed; shower/tub combination; Club level with private check-in, all-day in-room dining and lounge access. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, Ground floorswim-out |
Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Longbeach Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: LGB Balcony with soaking tub; king bed; Club level. Location: Longbeach buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 2nd to 4th floors |
Starlight Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Club Level Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: DVS Balcony with soaking tub for two; king bed and seating area; freestanding soaking tub; Club level with private check-in, all-day in-room dining and lounge access. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 2nd to 4th floors |
Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Walkout Suite with Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Walkout Suite with Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: IVWS Patio opening straight onto the beach; four-poster king bed; freestanding soaking tub; Club level. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, oceanfront, ocean view, Ground floor |
Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Suite with Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Suite with Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: IVS Balcony over the beach; four-poster king bed; freestanding soaking tub; Club level. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, oceanfront, ocean view, 2nd to 4th floors |
Starlight Beachfront Club Level Junior Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Club Level Junior Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: DJS Balcony with soaking tub for two; king bed and seating area; Club level with private check-in, all-day in-room dining and lounge access. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 4th floor |
Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Walkout Junior SuiteRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Walkout Junior SuiteCategory code: IWJS Walk straight out onto the beach; four-poster king bed; shower/tub combination; Club level. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beach, Ground floor |
Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Junior SuiteRoom details for Silver Sun Beachfront Club Level Junior SuiteCategory code: IJS Balcony over the beach; four-poster king bed; Club level. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beach, 4th floor |
Starlight Beachfront Luxury Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubRoom details for Starlight Beachfront Luxury Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking TubCategory code: DGB Balcony with soaking tub for two; king bed and seating area; fridge with water, juice, soda and local beer, plus Robert Mondavi wines. Location: Starlight buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beachfront, ocean view, pool, gardens, 2nd and 3rd floors |
Silver Sun BeachfrontRoom details for Silver Sun BeachfrontCategory code: IGB Balcony over the beach and gardens; four-poster king bed; shower/tub combination; fridge with water, juice, soda and local beer, plus Robert Mondavi wines. Location: Silver Sun buildings. | Capacity unverified | Not published | Beach, 2nd and 3rd floors |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
The fact sheet dated Feb 13, 2025 lists four freshwater pools, four whirlpools and a scuba training pool.
The beach itself
Large two-mile beach beside a nature reserve is a core strength; recent Reddit beach reports describe seaweed as present but generally not overwhelming.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Taking a group to Sandals South Coast
Best for couples, honeymoons, destination weddings and relaxed adult groups rather than nightlife-first travel.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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When to go
Best months: Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Aug to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 7 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Melissa in 2025.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 90°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C |
| Rain days | 4 days | 3 days | 3 days | 4 days | 8 days | 6 days | 4 days | 6 days | 9 days | 11 days | 7 days | 4 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 7 | 1 in 9 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Jamaica, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting to Sandals South Coast
- Nearest airport
- MBJ · Sangster International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 90 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers as included. Confirm your package before booking another ride.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
White House, Jamaica · +1 888-726-3257
Jamaica
- Language
- English (plus Patois)
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Montego Bay (MBJ)
- Flight time
- ~3–4h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sandals South Coast; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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