Couples Sans Souci

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Couples Sans Souci | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

4.5 stars

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
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

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

Hotel Information

Room Information
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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.

Hotel details

Dining

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.

Fun and Games

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*).

Entertainment

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

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi.

Minimum Stay

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

Additional Information

* 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.

Trip advisor rating

4.6/5

5,329 reviews

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“Good for what it is”

Oct 24, 2025ruben r

I went on a trip with a group of friends. Unfortunately this is not a property that you should travel with friends with. Strictly recommended for couples, they don't have any double beds. The group wasn't happy but it was not the hotel fault. The hotel let us out of our reservation after a night. I think some people were having issues but personally I didn't have a problem with the hotel. The staff were cool, it was quiet. I wasn't crazy about the food but the hamburger from room service was amazing. All in all if it were me and my wife, I think it would've been a decent place.

“Anticlimax”

Oct 11, 2025Joanne C

We were highly recommended by past clientele . However , I’m afraid it didn’t live up to expectations. Our room which we paid a significant room upgrade wasn’t as described from our agent or the hotels website . Waiting Staff - some were extremely friendly , positive and wanted you to embrace their culture . Others were down right rude , ignorant and dismissive - no consistency. I must highlight the approach of your reception team, as ambassadors of this hotel chain they should be engaging and welcoming not rude , blasé and make you feel like you a being a chore and interruption of their day . Praise should be given to the highly skilled chefs and passion which is reflected in the delivery of well executed food in the restaurants, ( Casanova and Bellavista ) however the buffet restaurant offered very limited options and frequently ran out early on in the service . Spa team - in particular Ruth , was an experience I will never forget . Her knowledge is incredible and reflected in the services she offers . Water sports team - if you aren’t paying huge amounts to engage in other activities which aren’t included in the all inclusive plan they won’t speak to you . Gala / Themed nights are held twice a week . Despite what their website says no other restaurants and bars are open on these nights so you are all herded like sheep into a vast area and forced to eat a buffet which uncovered and attracting many insects / flies etc . House Keeping Team - again praise should be given to their due diligence ensuring everything is well stocked and clean . Finally , I would like to draw everyone’s attention to the non tipping policy they advocate on their website . This is in fact a false claim as every staff member we encountered either asked directly or expected a gratuity which became borderline embarrassing for us, as we often left the room with no money . Due to the age of the resort and location , many areas are outdated and in desperate need of repairs and refurbishment .Extremely poor lighting in the dark making it hard to navigate up and down the concrete stairs which in areas are crumbling severely . The vast gardens and foliage need to be maintained as when we were there , we noticed many branches snapping off and palm leaves crashing down . Based on what I’ve written above it is not a 5 star resort which they advertise it is more a generous 3 star plus .

“Couples Sans Souci - review”

Sep 12, 2025Kylee O

Couples sans souci had overall friendly service and employees. Sunset beach definitely had more of a social vibe than other parts of the resort. We were, however, extremely disappointed in the photo desk. My husband and I tried to purchase our print photos and digital and no one was available at the photo desk during their listed work hours. This was very frustrating.

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