Couples Sans Souci

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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The hotel

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 worry', 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.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access

Where is it

On a golden beach, 4 miles east of Ocho Rios. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Hotel information

150 ocean-facing suites on up to 3 floors in 7 buildings. All with air-conditioning, LCD flat screen TV, iPod docking station, tea/coffee maker, personalised mini-bar, safe, iron and board, nightly turndown service, bathrobes and hairdryer. Deluxe Garden Suites with sliding doors lead to a private balcony and large master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


All-Inclusive of: all meals and snacks, all drinks (including premium brands) and all activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.
Ocean Suites have sea views from a furnished balcony, a spacious master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and large walk-in showers, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Beachfront Suites are located near the Bella Vista and Palazzina Restaurants, and have a spacious master bedroom with living area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier Ocean Suites have a balcony, expansive sea views, living area, and a spacious master bedroom 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Penthouse Suites available on request.

Palazzina Restaurant (Bistro Fare, buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte for dinner - reservation required), Beach Grill & Bella Vista (grilled specialities for lunch at the Beach Grill and authentic Asian dishes for dinner at Bella Vista), Casanova (traditional cuisine fused with Caribbean and Jamaican ingredients, dinner, reservation required). Sunset Beach Grill (buffet-style lunch of casual fare, including fresh-grilled burgers, French fries, and nachos). Java Cafe (pastries and caffeinated beverages). In-suite dining available 6:30am-10:30pm. 7 bars: swim-up pool bar, Charlie's Veggie Bar, Beach Bar, Sunset Beach Bar, Palazzina Bar, Balloon Piano Bar and Martini Bar.

Weekly Jamaican beach party. Friday night Starlight Gala. Resident band and pianist. Strolling musicians. Live nightly entertainment. Weekly Wine-Tasting Party.

3 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 and one complimentary dive per stay for beginners, and one complimentary dive per day for certified divers (a second dive is subject to availability), night dives are available*, snorkelling trips, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing and glass-bottom boat rides. Fitness centre and gym classes. Spa*. Unlimited complimentary golf including green fees and transfers to Upton Hills Golf Course (mandatory caddy*. Golf clubs available for hire*). Trip to Dunn's River Falls.

Complimentary WiFi.

3 nights from 3rd January-25th December and 7 nights 26th December-2 January.

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: applies in à la carte restaurants.

This is an over 18, couples-only resort.

Please note: this hotel is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties due to the location on the cliffside.

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Mar 26, 2024 jaxhoward50 Uckfield, United Kingdom

First time at the resort and to Jamaica having visited the Caribbean on multiple occasions. 5 days in… the hotel rooms are an incredible standard. We are in G block. Very stylish and huge! We have an Ocean Suite. The beach is in a beautiful calm bay. Perfect for nervous swimmers. It is beautifully kept. Food standard is incredible. Drinks are… Read more
First time at the resort and to Jamaica having visited the Caribbean on multiple occasions. 5 days in… the hotel rooms are an incredible standard. We are in G block. Very stylish and huge! We have an Ocean Suite. The beach is in a beautiful calm bay. Perfect for nervous swimmers. It is beautifully kept. Food standard is incredible. Drinks are premium. Staff are very friendly. Everything is very relax and no pressure to join in with any activities. So far extremely impressed and if it continues we will return…. Read less
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Mar 24, 2024 travelG4496NL West Hartford, Connecticut

The noise reaching our room was a little disappointing. If not for that: five stars! Great food, great service, an idyllic setting. A little more climbing than we expected, but still a wonderful retreat.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Couples never fails to deliver a top quality vacation! Sans Souci is awesome.

Mar 24, 2024 522glennf

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Couples Sans Souci. The facility was awesome, the activities outstanding, the food and entertainment all top notch. This is our third visit to a Couples resort and we have come to rely on Couples for top quality vacations. This one exceeded expectations. Staff was wonderful, loved our room and… Read more
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Couples Sans Souci. The facility was awesome, the activities outstanding, the food and entertainment all top notch. This is our third visit to a Couples resort and we have come to rely on Couples for top quality vacations. This one exceeded expectations. Staff was wonderful, loved our room and balcony and enjoyed 5 days of beach and water activities. Highly recommend the beginner's scuba diving class! Read less
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Mar 18, 2024 RS001 Newcatle upon Tyne

Had a fantastic week at San Souci. Stayed in a spacious ocean suite in Block G which was comfortable and cleaned daily with a large balcony. There are stairs so you get a good workout which works off the all inclusive and you walk through wonderful gardens and vistas. Lunch at the beach bar was great so close to the shore and the fish tacos was… Read more
Had a fantastic week at San Souci. Stayed in a spacious ocean suite in Block G which was comfortable and cleaned daily with a large balcony. There are stairs so you get a good workout which works off the all inclusive and you walk through wonderful gardens and vistas. Lunch at the beach bar was great so close to the shore and the fish tacos was very tasty. Our favourite restaurant was the Casanova. All the staff are amazing and very friendly. Premier spirits are available but you need to specify the brand when asking for your drink. We would definitely stay again. Read less
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Mar 17, 2024 B3246EIcynthiag

Top notch from start to finish. Service was excellent! We had a water view room and the accommodations were always clean and spotless. The entertainment was nice and we also loved the variety of food options available. Will return!