Treasure Beach

Travel Guide
Treasure Beach showing a sandy beach and boating
Venture out from the tourist trail to Treasure Beach, a slice of authentic Jamaica on the country’s peaceful South Coast.

Enjoy calm relaxation in Treasure Beach, a collection of four quiet fishing villages on picturesque coves on Jamaica’s tranquil southern seas. This isolated place takes simplicity and sustainability seriously and displays the casual pace of real Caribbean life.

Life has continued at Treasure Beach in much the same way for decades. Residents are proud of their peaceful towns. Visit several beach sections along this southern coastline: Billy Bay, Frenchmans Bay, Starve Gut Bay and Great Pedro Bluff. Each has its unique charms. All host local fishermen who work out on the sea during the day. Additional beaches here include Jack Spratt Beach with colorful boats and the more isolated Old Wharf Beach. See the dramatic lookout of Lover’s Leap to the east of Treasure Beach.

Here, the sea, sky, warm breeze and pastures captivate your senses. Look for local hummingbirds flitting around. The sand isn’t quite white, being known for its unique mixed colors. Take a boat trip northwest around the coast to Pelican Bar, an amazing sight, a bar inside a hut built with planks, 0.25 mile (0.4 kilometer) out at sea on stilts.

Pull on your boots and go hiking or cycling in the surrounding hills, including breaks for shots of rum at countryside bars or simply relax under a tree and have a cold beer. The area is becoming more attractive to artistic types for its natural beauty and calm spirit. Legends say that a Scottish ship sank off Treasure Beach’s coast in the 1800s and red-haired descendants of these sailors still live in the area.

Even though Treasure Beach is isolated from the more commercial areas of the South Coast, it is accessible with basic roads and has a collection of hotels and restaurants. The best way to get around is with your own car or driver. For a daytrip, visit the spectacular and renowned YS Falls or take a boat up the Black River.

Jakes
Jakes
3.5 out of 5
Calabash Bay - Treasure Beach, Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth
The price is NT$4,598 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
NT$4,598
NT$5,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
"Beautiful property!"

Reviewed on 2024/10/25

Jakes
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
3 out of 5
Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth
The price is NT$5,607 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
NT$5,607
NT$6,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (151 reviews)
"It was all very peaceful."

Reviewed on 2024/5/26

Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
Turtles Nest Villa
Turtles Nest Villa
4 out of 5
St. Elizabeth, Treasure Beach
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and Calabash ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Sugar & Spice make Turtles Nest feel like home. We loved the pool and being able to eat breakfast outside each morning. It was very helpful to have bathrooms inside each room as a family of 5 being able to come in and shower quickly to make it back out to our next stop. The homemade breakfast each ..."

Reviewed on 2024/5/24

Turtles Nest Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Turtles Nest Villa
Turtles Nest Villa
4 out of 5
St. Elizabeth, Treasure Beach
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and Calabash ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Sugar & Spice make Turtles Nest feel like home. We loved the pool and being able to eat breakfast outside each morning. It was very helpful to have bathrooms inside each room as a family of 5 being able to come in and shower quickly to make it back out to our next stop. The homemade breakfast each ..."

Reviewed on 2024/5/24

Turtles Nest Villa
Cashaw Cabin - Private A-frame Cabin With Pool
Cashaw Cabin - Private A-frame Cabin With Pool
2 out of 5
Treasure Beach
Stay at this cabin in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Calabash Bay and Callabash Bay Beach are located ...
Cashaw Cabin - Private A-frame Cabin With Pool
Bramble Beach Villa
Bramble Beach Villa
3 out of 5
Billy's Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
Stay at this 3-star villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Billy Bay Beach and Calabash Bay are ...
Bramble Beach Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Treasure Beach

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Enjoyed having dinner at Jack Sprat restaurant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The experience was a memorable one and the Lashing resort make it possible for a comfortable and secure stay.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Properties needed updating. The roads needed repaving. The quietness and lack of crowds were great.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was a nice place to visit and a great alternative to the usual places. You definitely get to see the local Jamaica people and places in Treasure Beach. People are friendly and welcoming.

5/5 - Excellent

Ricky

If you're a tourist in Jamaica, you'll end up in Negril, Ocho Rios, or Mobay. If you're a Jamaican on vacation, you'll go to Treasure Beach. It's not a secret, although it should be.

4/5 - Good

Anthony

definitely not typical Jamaican tourist area, in a good way. low key, great service at all the area facilities

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