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The award-winning Couples Sans Souci continues to offer renowned cuisine and first-class service in an elegantly tropical setting. Sans Souci is French for 'without a care', and what could be more appropriate for a laid-back holiday in Jamaica, especially in a resort of this quality? Set into a pretty, 35-acre hillside garden that leads to 2 white sand beaches, the resort offers you a blissful retreat.
Where is it?
On a golden beach, 4 miles east of Ocho Rios. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 2 hours 10 min. Transfer time from Kingston airport takes considerably longer.
Eats and drinks
Ristorante Casanova (traditional cuisine fused with Caribbean and Jamaican ingredients, dinner, reservation required), Palazzina Restaurant (Mediterranean Bistro, buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte for dinner - reservation required), Bella Vista (Jamaican, dinner only), Beach Grill (gourmet burgers etc, 12.30pm-5.00pm and 11.00pm-6.00am). The Balloon Bar (piano bar and lounge), beach bar, swim-up bar, Sunset Bar (naturist beach, pool and swim-up bar), Charlie's Spa Bar. In-suite dining available 6.00am-11.00pm. 24 hour dining. Restaurants close on Tuesday and Friday evenings when the Beach Party and Starlight Gala nights are on, however in-room dining is available during these times.
Entertainment
Weekly Jamaican beach party. Friday night Starlight Gala. Resident band and pianist. Strolling musicians. Live nightly entertainment.
Fun and games
4 swimming pools (1 natural mineral pool), 3 Jacuzzis, 2 beaches, 1 for au-naturel sunbathing. Water sports with instruction including water-skiing, scuba-diving – resort course offered and included for beginners, snorkelling trips, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing and glass-bottom boat rides. Fitness centre and gym classes, Charlie's Spa and beauty salon*. Unlimited golf including green fees and transfers to Upton Hills Golf Course (mandatory caddy*. Golf clubs available for hire*). FREE WiFi.
Wheelchair access
Please note that this hotel is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties due to the location on the cliffside.
Room info
150 Ocean-facing Suites on up to 3 floors in 7 buildings. All with air-conditioning, LCD Flatscreen TV, iPod docking station, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, bathrobes and hairdryer. Deluxe Ocean Suites – with partial sea views and large master bedroom (no balcony or patio).
Room Upgrade
Deluxe Ocean Verandah Suites – have a partial sea view, spacious master bedroom and large balconies.
One Bedroom Ocean Suites – have panoramic sea views.
One Bedroom Beachfront Suite – with a balcony/patio, Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower and wonderful oceanfront views.
Penthouse Suite – available on request.
Additional information
* Denotes local charge
DRESS CODE: applies in A La Carte restaurants.
This is an over 18, couples-only resort.
Couples Sans Souci is Green Globe Certified. In the 2009 Travel + Leisure Awards, Couples Sans Souci was ranked #7 in 'Top 25 Resorts in Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas' and as the 'Best Hotel Spa in the Caribbean'.
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks, all drinks (including premium brands) and all activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.