Reservations have opened for the newly expanded Beaches Negril in Jamaica and Sandals Halcyon Beach in Castries, St. Lucia.

The next-generation expansions at both resorts, which include new villas and suites debuting in spring 2023, are available to book now, for travel beginning April 6, 2023.

The new expansions mark the beginning of a string of updates for the resort company in 2023, including the opening of the highly anticipated Sandals Dunn’s River, debuting in May, as well as new openings across Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, Curaçao, St. Vincent & The Grenadines and more.

Beaches Negril | Firesky Reserve Villas (Courtesy of Sandals Resorts International)

Beaches Negril

The flagship family resort will be adding 12 new butler suites, bringing its room count to 197 luxury accommodations. The new additions consist of six all-new Firesky Reserve Villas nestled on the beach at the northern end of the resort, each of which spans three stories and an unprecedented 3,700 square feet with four bedrooms. Also boasting stylish kitchens, private oceanfront plunge pools and rooftop decks with dining terraces, Firesky Reserve Villas accommodate up to 10 guests, making them ideal for large families.

On the opposite end of the resort are six suites comprising the Eventide Penthouse Collection, ranging from three to four bedrooms each, accommodating up to 18, and featuring  spacious kitchens, expansive balconies and access to a rooftop terrace.

Beaches Negril | Firesky Reserve Villas Living Room (Courtesy of Sandals Resorts International)

Further complementing the resort’s existing 10 restaurants and Pirates Island Waterpark is an entirely new building that will house Camp Sesame, based on the brand’s partnership with Sesame Workshop, also debuting ahead of the peak summer season.

Sandals Halcyon Beach

The expansion at Sandals Halcyon Beach includes 20 Joli Beachfront Suites and five new Koko Rondoval Villas.

The Joli Beachfront Suites are built right on the edge of the shore, offering a combination of suites with walkout beach access and private pools, as well as second-storey accommodations with balconies featuring Tranquility Soaking Tubs. Offering an open-air layout, suite interiors are outfitted in natural woods, with king-sized beds perfectly positioned to take in direct sea views.

Sandals Halcyon | Joli Beachfront Suites Patio (Courtesy of Sandals Resorts International)

The Koko Rondoval Villas are situated just mere steps from the sea. The Rondovals, a first for Sandals Halcyon with its rounded walls and thatched room, will focus on bringing the outside in, with windows that span nearly the entire wall, giving the illusion that the villa extends onto the private patio complete with a plunge pool.

The expansion will bring the total number of rooms and suites at Sandals Halcyon to 194 accommodations. Other top amenities include six gourmet restaurants, a bevy of watersports, access to golf, as well as additional 21 eateries at the two nearly Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia.

Source: Travelweek