Sans Souci Review!!!!!

NinaK · #1 March 30th, 2010, 12:50 PM

Just got back to Maine

from 1 week in Paradise aka Couples Sans Souci! This was my husband and mine's honeymoon, first trip to Jamaica and to an AI resort. If I am all over the place forgive me, still adjusting getting back to reality. Going to review our trip for everyone so here goes.....

The drive from Montego Bay was a breeze, long but you get to see parts of Jamaica that you may not otherwise.
Arrived and was warmly greeted with a glass of champagne and a cool towel.
Our room was not going to be ready that night (Orignally booked Block A). So they asked if we wouldn't mind staying in a different room for 1 night in G Block. With this they also gave us a $200 spa credit to use. We didn't mind at all. We actually ended up liking the "new room" Which was G16. It overlooked the mineral pool and got to see lots of ocean!! We liked it so much we stayed in this room for the full week! No problem!

**Food
Pallazina for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My husband and I were always pleased wth the food.
Casanova - Delicious sums it up!!
Beach party - Buffet style, very pretty and again food was good!
Starlight Gala - The set up is beautiful, all the lights, and the food was delicious
Beach Bar and Grill - Good pub like food, burgers, fries etc....
In-Room Dining - Good food, what I liked most were the staff that brought it to us. They were all SOOO nice!

**Spa - I am not one who likes to get massages, I've had them before but never really a fan. While at Sans Souci I had 2!!! I got Kenneth each time. Who again was so nice, and made me a fan of getting a massage!

**Bars - We hung out most days in the main pool so most drinks we got were at the swim up bar. However we did go to the Beach bar and the Balloon Bar and were always greeted with a smile and a "No Problem"

**Beach - Was nice, I don't really like the ocean so we didn't spend too much time here.

**Grounds - I cannot say enough about this property. This place is BEAUTIFUL!!!! So many nooks & crannies to explore. Everyday we would see something new and pretty!!

**Employees - Cannot say enough about the staff at Sans Souci! Every single person we came in contact with the moment we arrived were unbelievably nice. Reception, guest services, bartenders, wait staff, housekeeping, One guy that maintain the grounds - he offered to take our picture while he was working!! Couldn't believe it!!! The entertainment staff were great! From dancing for us, getting us to dance they were all a blast!!

I hope this helps anyone who may be deciding which Couples to pick. I may be forgetting some things, so do not hesitate to ask me!
We are already making plans to go back!! My husband wants to try Tower Isle next time, but I had such an amazing time at Sans Souci I don't know if I could EVER go anywhere else!!!
Either way I know we will stick with Couples Resorts!!!!

wileeandrr · #2 March 30th, 2010, 01:37 PM

nice!
can't wait to go in August!

rrallen · #3 March 30th, 2010, 01:48 PM

Welcome to the Couples Family! Once you go...you know!

mhw · #4 March 30th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the great review! I was second guessing myself and my decision to book at CSS but hearing from someone who recently returned has put me back in the Sans Souci frame of mind! Now if I can just get past the waiting part :P

REH · #5 March 30th, 2010, 02:41 PM

Thanks for your review. So glad to hear you had a great time.
We are going with our friends to Sans Souci - first time to ever try a Couples - this Dec. - and just booked today!

You are making me wish the next 8 months away til we go

Indymommy · #6 March 30th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Thanks for posting! I'm crossing my fingers that tomorrow's Wednesday deal will be for CSS in October - we will be on our honeymoon. Can't WAIT to get there!!

spice505 · #7 March 31st, 2010, 12:24 AM

Nina,
This review was nice and too the point. I am so glad that u had a wonderful time. We r so ready to go but, we have a very long wait, until 09/2011. I knew the moment we got married that we would celebrate our 10-yr anniversary in Jamaica. Did u take part in any of the resort and off resort activities?

mommypink15 · #8 March 31st, 2010, 09:44 AM

We leave for CSS in 2 weeks from tomorrow and I can't wait---we have never been to Jamaica and we have never stayed in an all-inclusive before. I am nervous about the drive from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios---tend to get car sick. Thanks for all the views---it helped us out a lot

NinaK · #9 March 31st, 2010, 12:41 PM

I'm glad this helped everyone!!!
spice505 - We went kayaking & glass bottom boat on site. We did Dunn's River, which was very fun! Also went on the shopping trip, which I was nervous about at first. Another couple went and said it was very safe, which it was!

Coloradojuli · #10 March 31st, 2010, 05:24 PM

So glad to hear you loved CSS. It is also one of our favorites and we can't wait to get back there.

spice505 · #11 March 31st, 2010, 06:13 PM

That's good! I too was nervous about the shopping trip. You have eased my concerns, thank u. I am glad that u had a wonderful time!

LisaD · #12 March 31st, 2010, 08:08 PM

Thank you so much for the review, it was really informative. We are going May 8th and I still have questions about how we go about signing up for activities, what days are best, etc. We are so excited, can't wait to go and meet new friends

acranger · #13 April 1st, 2010, 08:12 AM

Good deal. We are heading there this Oct.

acranger · #14 April 2nd, 2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mom pink 15

We leave for CSS in 2 weeks from tomorrow and I can't wait---we have never been to Jamaica and we have never stayed in an all-inclusive before. Thanks for all the views---it helped us out a lot

....You're going to love it. You will be pampered like never before!

LACOUPLE · #15 April 3rd, 2010, 09:06 AM

Thanks for the review. We will be at CSS June 3-7. Can't wait.

caveman · #16 April 5th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the reminder of just how awesome CSS is. We cannot wait to return. Finances have us going to another less expensive country & resort next fall, but JM & CSS are always at the top of our want list. We noticed most of all just how relaxed we were after our time at CSS. We had lots of time for just 'us' while there. When we came home, we were refreshed and ready to 'actively participate' in the next 11-12 months before we could return, as opposed to 'enduring' the months in-between vacation times. We ought to be able to write the trip off as a work expense, eh!

It's not that we're unhappy about our next planned excursion, we just know that once you experience the best, the rest just don't measure up, no matter how many STARS the places have.

Tommywommy · #17 April 6th, 2010, 08:28 AM

I really enjoyed your review of CSS..Couples Sans Souci

CSS's GM Pierre Battalgia and his staff go to great lengths to please their guests and we do appreciate them.

CSS has become one of our most favorite spots in the world.

Hugs

harryshot · #18 May 25th, 2010, 02:27 PM

GREATEST, this is one of the greatest resorts we have been to. theres really nothing else to say. GO

laticsforlife · #19 May 25th, 2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks for the review it was very good, we will be there in 11 days, not looking forward to the 10 hour flight, but i know it will be worth it.

TequilaShymecca · #20 May 25th, 2010, 10:18 PM

This was a great reveiew!! I cannot wait to come there myself. Me and my fiancee will get married there on 7-12-2010 and we are so excited. We have been to Jamaica before, but this will be our first time at a Couples Resort. I am hoping that everything will be ok in jamaica by then. Keeping our fingers crossed.

Relaxing on the beach · #21 May 26th, 2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommypink15

We leave for CSS in 2 weeks from tomorrow and I can't wait---we have never been to Jamaica and we have never stayed in an all-inclusive before. I am nervous about the drive from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios---tend to get car sick. Thanks for all the views---it helped us out a lot

Mommypink...I think we will be there the same time? We are getting there on the 14 and staying through the 19th! Hope to see you there. It is also our first time to Jamaica and AI resort!

This was a very nice review...can't wait to get there!!!!

Natalie and Jeff

Geldhof.remi.vervoer@telenet.be · #22 June 16th, 2010, 05:41 AM

Hello
we're from belgium and this christmass we want to go to CSS. Do you have some pictures of the room and a map of the resort? So we can see where the room is. Was it an ocean suite?Is there internet in the room?
Can you answer me before friday?
Thanks
Caroline

laticsforlife · #23 June 16th, 2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geldhof.remi.vervoer@telenet.be

Hello
Is there internet in the room?

wifi just about everywhere across CSS, with at least 3 routers (CSS1, CSS2, CSS Spa) depends on where you are on resort. Was also told by a fellow Brit that he got wifi on his Iphone on the beach.

Renee · #24 June 17th, 2010, 12:58 PM

Hi..just a quick question.... Are shorts for men allowed in Palazzina Restaurant ? We were there 2 years ago and men were allowed to wear shorts, and I just noticed the dress code states shorts are not allowed? Now I am confused. We will be there 3 weeks from today !! WOOOHOOO !!

Bilkat · #25 June 17th, 2010, 05:49 PM

Renee:

I wore 'em every morning to breakfast last July. Hope to do the same this July. See ya there.

Bilkat

Renee · #26 June 17th, 2010, 11:49 PM

Thanks Bilkat !! What about for dinner? Are shorts allowed then?

Bilkat · #27 June 18th, 2010, 11:37 AM

We didn't try dinner at Palazzina. Room service, Casanova, Beach Party, gala, etc. but not at Palazzina. Anyone else have an answer for Renee?

Bilkat

KarenON · #28 June 18th, 2010, 12:00 PM

Yes, dressy shorts are allowed at Palazzina, my husband asked one of the fellows that work there and he said that it's fine now.

BobandJudy · #29 June 18th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Renee - We were at CSS last year and ate dinner at Pallazzina several times. Bob wore dressy shorts for dinner with a nice polo shirt and boat shoes.

Renee · #30 June 19th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Thank you for the replies everyone !!!

teachmath2 · #31 June 21st, 2010, 07:07 PM

I am returning to CSS to celebrate my 1 year anniversary with my wife. We spent our honeymoon at this resort and absolutely loved it. We cant wait to return in two weeks to enjoy the environment Jamaica has to offer. CSS is amazing and the tours from the resort are amazing as well. We are trying to decide what tours to sign up for this year. Any suggestions? We have already done Dunns river, swim with the dolphins, stingrays,etc, and a shopping tour. We are interested in any of the following: zip line, horseback riding, four wheeler riding, etc. Thanks and you cant go wrong visiting Jamaica and specially staying at CSS.

Just4Fun · #32 June 28th, 2010, 11:02 AM

Has anyone here been to more than one Couples resort? I've been to what is now called Tower Isle and I LOVED it, but my husband prefers the Negril side of the Island. I was thinking either SA or SS. Any advice?

Sunfun · #33 July 6th, 2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinaK

Just got back to Maine

from 1 week in Paradise aka Couples Sans Souci! This was my husband and mine's honeymoon, first trip to Jamaica and to an AI resort. If I am all over the place forgive me, still adjusting getting back to reality. Going to review our trip for everyone so here goes.....

The drive from Montego Bay was a breeze, long but you get to see parts of Jamaica that you may not otherwise.
Arrived and was warmly greeted with a glass of champagne and a cool towel.
Our room was not going to be ready that night (Orignally booked Block A). So they asked if we wouldn't mind staying in a different room for 1 night in G Block. With this they also gave us a $200 spa credit to use. We didn't mind at all. We actually ended up liking the "new room" Which was G16. It overlooked the mineral pool and got to see lots of ocean!! We liked it so much we stayed in this room for the full week! No problem!

**Food
Pallazina for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My husband and I were always pleased wth the food.
Casanova - Delicious sums it up!!
Beach party - Buffet style, very pretty and again food was good!
Starlight Gala - The set up is beautiful, all the lights, and the food was delicious
Beach Bar and Grill - Good pub like food, burgers, fries etc....
In-Room Dining - Good food, what I liked most were the staff that brought it to us. They were all SOOO nice!

**Spa - I am not one who likes to get massages, I've had them before but never really a fan. While at Sans Souci I had 2!!! I got Kenneth each time. Who again was so nice, and made me a fan of getting a massage!

**Bars - We hung out most days in the main pool so most drinks we got were at the swim up bar. However we did go to the Beach bar and the Balloon Bar and were always greeted with a smile and a "No Problem"

**Beach - Was nice, I don't really like the ocean so we didn't spend too much time here.

**Grounds - I cannot say enough about this property. This place is BEAUTIFUL!!!! So many nooks & crannies to explore. Everyday we would see something new and pretty!!

**Employees - Cannot say enough about the staff at Sans Souci! Every single person we came in contact with the moment we arrived were unbelievably nice. Reception, guest services, bartenders, wait staff, housekeeping, One guy that maintain the grounds - he offered to take our picture while he was working!! Couldn't believe it!!! The entertainment staff were great! From dancing for us, getting us to dance they were all a blast!!

I hope this helps anyone who may be deciding which Couples to pick. I may be forgetting some things, so do not hesitate to ask me!
We are already making plans to go back!! My husband wants to try Tower Isle next time, but I had such an amazing time at Sans Souci I don't know if I could EVER go anywhere else!!!
Either way I know we will stick with Couples Resorts!!!!

Any photos of view from G16? and was it quiet?

Michelle T · #34 July 24th, 2010, 01:36 PM

My husband and I will be going to CSS in about a week. When we get off the plane where do we go to get the ground transportation that is provided by CSS? Any help is appreciated. Can't wait to be there. This will be our first vacation without kids in a very long time.

Richli2 · #35 July 25th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Clear immigration, get your bags, clear customs and you will then be directed to the Couples lounge. Check in with the transportation staff and the next thing you know you will be boarding a van/bus for your trip to your Couples resort. Your Couples vacation has begun!

lovinglife · #36 July 25th, 2010, 07:34 PM

this was very good, put some of my questions to rest.

berzerk37 · #37 July 30th, 2010, 04:52 PM

teachmath2 - my husband and I were at CSS July 17 - 23 and we did the dune buggy tour through Chukka. It was so fun. But you do get dirty - very muddy, especially if it has rained and the puddles are full.

Then you get to swim in the river to rinse off, and back for some more driving. But don't worry - there's a shower at the end to get cleaned up. I don't usually like to get dirty, but I had a blast on this!!!!

coffeekitty · #38 August 3rd, 2010, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the review! I'm going to Jamaica for the first time in Novemeber and staying at CSS. Can't wait! It will be my honeymoon as well!