Treasure Beach

Travel Guide
Treasure Beach
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 HK$1,108 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
HK$1,108
HK$1,338 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 25 Oct 2024

Jakes
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
3 out of 5
Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,365 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
HK$1,365
HK$1,646 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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 26 May 2024

Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
Treasure Beach
Book a stay at this beach villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Billy Bay Beach and Calabash Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Piece of Paradise
"The house was a great place to wake up every morning. The views, the private beach and the pool were all great. We spent our nights on the beach side veranda looking directly at a perfect sunset. The house was clean, area is safe and would stay again. The owner was responsive and easy to coordinate ..."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024

Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
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.
Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
Treasure Beach
Book a stay at this beach villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Billy Bay Beach and Calabash Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Piece of Paradise
"The house was a great place to wake up every morning. The views, the private beach and the pool were all great. We spent our nights on the beach side veranda looking directly at a perfect sunset. The house was clean, area is safe and would stay again. The owner was responsive and easy to coordinate ..."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024

Oceanfront Luxury Villa: Private Beach & Staff
NEW LISTING!! Seaside Villa -1 minute walk to beach - DISCOUNT AVAILABLE!!
NEW LISTING!! Seaside Villa -1 minute walk to beach - DISCOUNT AVAILABLE!!
Treasure Beach
Stay at this villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and Calabash Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Great family/friends vacation
"Wonderful villa with a great host and onsite staff. Walk to a quiet, beautiful beach. Plenty of room. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms! Big plus for a big crew! We had the chefs prepare two meals and both were extraordinary! Full kitchen to prepare other meals. Five star visit!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

NEW LISTING!! Seaside Villa -1 minute walk to beach - DISCOUNT AVAILABLE!!
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 24 May 2024

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.

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5/5 - Excellent

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Treasure Beach is an ending tourist part of Jamaica  it's a great old d to visit as it's not commercial or fake it's authentic Jamaica with some contemporary additions It's a must visit Wouk can highly recommend

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Frenchman’s Reed was great

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

You don’t get a lot of hassle here but when you are approached to buy wood carvings a pleasant ‘no thank you’ does the trick