Visitors to Jamaica’s South Coast will have the luxury of posh hotels, guest houses, and villa accommodations, but with fewer choices compared to the busier tourist regions such as Ocho Rios or Montego Bay.

The South Coast, even though a somewhat undiscovered beauty, has continued to attract visitors from various backgrounds. Also, visitors to the South Coast normally boast about their experience of the unpackaged part of Jamaica.

Top Hotels & Villas on the South Coast

This list includes all-inclusive resorts, small boutique hotels, and villas. These accommodations were chosen based on the most popular and rating by visitors. Also, some of the hotels mentioned may be located in Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon or even some in Westmoreland.

Here goes our list of top accommodations on the South Coast in no particular order:

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa

Address: P.O. Box 5000, Whitehouse, Westmoreland, Tel: 1-876-640-3000, Fax: 876-640-3001

What you’ll find: 360 all beachfront rooms including 80 lavish suites, Unlimited gourmet dining at 7 restaurants, Unlimited premium brand drinks and Beringer® wines, 6 full-service bars including 2 signature swim-up pool bars, Unlimited land and water sports including scuba diving, Two-story amphitheater with entertainment, Butler service and 24-hour room service in select categories, 3 European-inspired villages – French, Italian and Dutch, Spectacular two-mile beach with sunset views, State-of-the-art Spa Facilities, Fitness Center, Local Tours, Total wedding Package services, and more.

Hotel type & Class: All-inclusive, 5-star

Mandeville Hotel

Address: 4 Hotel St., P.O. Box 78, Mandeville, Tel: 1-876-962-2138, Fax: 876-962-0700

What you’ll find: 65 rooms and suites, A private garden, 24-hour reception, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, Laundry service, A currency exchange facility, Pools, and more.

Hotel Type & Class: Non-All-inclusive, 3-star

Platinum Hotel

Address: Gimme-me-bit P.A., May Pen, 1-876-987-5876, Fax: 876-987-5887

What you’ll find: 13 standard and deluxe rooms, equipped with King/Queen beds, cable television, hot water, air conditioning/ceiling fans, some rooms have refrigerators; Bar and snack counter; Pool; 1 Restaurant, Gaming area, Wedding package arrangements, and more.

Hotel Type: Non-All-inclusive

Treasure Beach Hotel

Address: Main Street, Treasure Beach, Tel: 1-876-965-0110, Fax: 1-876-965-2544

What you’ll find: 36 room beachfront with Air condition, hairdryer, internet access, cable/satellite TV, in room safe, confidential bath, telephone & voice mail, wake-up service; Restaurants; Babysitting/child services; Bar; Conference facilities; Poolside snack bar; Conference facilities; and more.

Hotel Type & Class: Non-All-inclusive, 3-star

Bluefields Bay Villas

Address: Bluefields Bay, Bluefields, Contact: vacations@bluefieldsvillas.com

What you’ll find: 5 Beautiful villas, Each villa has a headman who plans daily menus with guests, Shopping, cooking, and cleaning bypass guests entirely, Experienced nannies, 1/2 Mile Long Bluefields Beach, Spa Services, Helicopter transfers to/from Montego Bay Airport; and more.

Hotel Type: Villa

Marblue Villa Suites and Restaurant

Address: Old Wharf Sandy Bank, St Elizabeth, Tel: 1-876-965-3408

What you’ll find: 9 inns and suites, private plunge pool, private balcony or terrace, A/C and ceiling fans, mini-fridge, Twice-daily maid service, Spa services, 2 pools, Beach

Hotel Type: Villa