Treasure Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Treasure Beach
South Coast showing fishing
South Coast featuring boating and general coastal views
South Coast showing fishing
South Coast featuring boating and signage
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 colourful 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 colours. 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 kilometre) 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 CoastOpens in a new window, 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
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
"Jakes has a great rustic chic vibe, and very friendly staff! We felt safe and cared for, and appreciated the attention to details and consistent effort to make our stay pleasant. Special thanks to staff Stacy-ann, Janet and Cecil !"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Jakes
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
Beyond Sunset Resort & Villas
3 out of 5
Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth
The price is Rp2.963.770 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
Rp2.963.770
Rp3.573.367 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"I liked that the property was in a very rural area so I saw the real Jamaica . But I also had some creature comforts at beyond sunset. The staff were lovely and helpful. The place was in a beautiful spot and well maintained even though they were still recovering from the recent hurricane."

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2024

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and Calabash ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Very nice, clean property. All of the staff we exceptional. Will be back"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and Calabash ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Very nice, clean property. All of the staff we exceptional. Will be back"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Turtles Nest Villa
Rock Side Beach Villa
Rock Side Beach Villa
3 out of 5
Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
Stay at this 3-star villa in Treasure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Callabash Bay Beach and ...
Rock Side Beach Villa
Cashaw Cabin - Private Retreat With a Pool
Cashaw Cabin - Private Retreat With a Pool
2 out of 5
Treasure Beach, Saint Elizabeth
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
A Frame Tiny House
"Only A frame I know of in Jamaica! Kind of like staying in a tiny house.Hot plate worked well just needed a larger skillet for cooking a meal. Microwave didnt work well. Other appliances all worked well & put to use. Plunge pool refreshingly welcomed. Morning views to the Great pond with sunshine ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Cashaw Cabin - Private Retreat With a Pool
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

Verified traveller

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

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