Elevate Your Game in Paradise
Join Justin Umbs and Ascent Pickleball for an unforgettable week of instruction, play, and relaxation at the newly redesigned Sandals South Coast in beautiful Whitehouse, Jamaica.
Leave the cold weather behind and immerse yourself in a tropical setting where turquoise waters, swaying palms, and warm Caribbean sunshine await. While friends and family across the U.S. and Canada are bundling up at home, you’ll be spending your days on the court and your evenings enjoying everything this luxurious beachfront resort has to offer.
Designed specifically for pickleball enthusiasts, this exclusive experience includes three hours of organized pickleball activities each day on 12 brand-new dedicated courts. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, enjoy competitive play, or simply connect with fellow pickleball lovers, you’ll find the perfect balance of instruction, camaraderie, and fun.
When you’re not on the court, indulge in all the amenities that make Sandals South Coast one of Jamaica’s premier all-inclusive resorts. Relax on the resort’s expansive white-sand beach, enjoy unlimited premium cocktails and gourmet dining, explore water sports and entertainment, or simply soak in the breathtaking ocean views.
From the moment you register, Pickleball in Paradise Vacations will be your personal guide every step of the way. We’ll help you select the room category that best fits your travel style and provide detailed information on airport arrivals, resort transfers, packing recommendations, and the many activities available both on and off the court.
Get ready for an incredible week of pickleball, sunshine, friendship, and island luxury. We can’t wait to welcome you to Jamaica!
Meet Your Pro
Justin Umbs
Born and raised in New Castle, Justin graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in health and physical education. He discovered his love of pickleball in his job as a YMCA executive director. He began playing pickleball in 2016 and teaching pickleball full time in 2019. He has played at the 5.0/pro level ever since and at times had a DUPR over 6.0+ .and coached over 70 pickleball camps nationwide. He was the Club Pro at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton and is now the Director of Pickleball at Ascent Pickleball in New Castle.
Included in Your Stay
- Pickleball Mixers, Round Robins Shootouts, Open Play and More!
- 5 Star All-inclusive luxury resort accommodations
- Gourmet Dining: all food and beverages
- Unlimited premium drinks and cocktails
- Water and Land sports
- Fitness center
- Multiple restaurants
- Daily activities and nightly entertainment
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Private Cocktail Party
- Private Beach Farewell Dinner
- Most Gratuities
NOT Included in Your Stay
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities for Butlers and shuttle drivers
Location and Accommodations
All rooms at Sandals have one king bed, only! Rollaway beds are available upon request
Experience a part of Jamaica that remains pure and undeveloped. It’s like Jamaica in its original form. Set along a 2-mile stretch of the pristine south coast of Jamaica, this entire all-inclusive resort has been designed to embrace the coastline. Even our innovations are influenced by water.
Starlight Beachfront Luxury Room w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Rate – $6498 ($3249 per person based on double occupancy)
These luxury rooms are nestled on the second and third floors of the Starlight buildings, inviting guests to unwind with mesmerizing ocean views from the private balcony, featuring a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, privacy curtain and a bistro dining set. The spacious interior invites endless relaxation with custom-crafted furnishings, a king-size bed, large HD Smart TV, and seating area, while the luxurious bathroom is equipped with backlit mirrors, a modern shower and recessed lighting. A selection of Robert Mondavi varietal wines and a refrigerator continually stocked with bottled water, juice, soda, and local beer completes this true luxury experience.
Starlight Beachfront Club Level Junior Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
Rate – $8098 ($4049 per person based on double occupancy)
These Club level junior suites are perched across the fourth floor of the beautiful Starlight buildings and capture stunning garden, pool and ocean views from an unmatched private balcony, which features a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, privacy curtains and a bistro dining set. Revel in the refined interior touches of custom-built furnishings, a king-size bed, a large HD Smart TV and spacious seating area, then retreat to the luxuriously appointed bathroom, equipped with backlit mirrors, a modern shower and recessed lighting, for perfect relaxation. The suite also includes an in-room bar with a variety of liquors, plus a refrigerator stocked with bottled water, juice, soda and local beer. In addition, guests enjoy Club Sandals concierge services to handle any special requests and reservations, private check-in, all day in-room dining, and access to the Club Sandals Lounge.
Optional Upgrades
- Room upgrades (based on availability)
- Butler service
- Private airport transfer
- Expedited airport services
- Extra nights at the resort at a discounted rate
- Island excursions
Trip FAQ’s
Yes! Many of our guests arrive early or stay late to enjoy all the amenities our gorgeous resorts offer. We are pleased to help you save some money, too, by offering you the group rate we have negotiated with the resort.
No! Vaccination requirements have been lifted for all of our current destinations.
Sandals Resorts offer only one king bed in all of their rooms. However, we can request a rollaway for your room.
We highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance. After you have made your deposit and completed your client tasks on our portal, we send you travel insurance quotes from Allianz, a highly respected agency.
Yes! The resorts we use are luxury resorts that cater to anyone who is looking for fun in the sun. There is so much to do at the resort that you can easily fill your day and night without stepping foot on the pickleball court. Those looking for some relaxing down time will find that here too! The lounge chairs throughout the properties, both on the beach and at the pools, offer plenty of places for some R&R.
Our rates are designed to deliver an exceptional, all-inclusive group experience, so we do not offer discounts for non-players. Every guest enjoys a thoughtfully curated program featuring exclusive events like a private dinner on the beach, a private cocktail reception, a Meet & Greet, and a Welcome Bag—along with access to our signature pickleball clinics and tournaments.
A deposit of $400 is required to secure your room for your Pickleball in Paradise vacation.
- In the event that you need to cancel your trip, $200 of the deposit is refundable 95 days before your departure. Or, if you are unable to keep the reservation for your originally booked dates but would like to change to a different trip, the full deposit amount may be transferred to another Pickleball in Paradise trip through Straight Away Travel in the same calendar year.
- 95 days before the trip – the full balance for the trip is due.
- 95 days before the trip – all payments are nonrefundable.
VIP Extras Included with Every Pickleball in Paradise Trip
- Discounted group rate for a luxury all-inclusive vacation
- Stress-free planning at no cost to you (when you book through Pickleball in Paradise we take care of every detail)
- Private cocktail reception with a selection of appetizers
- Private beach dinner for the group
- 5 X 7 group photo
- and so much more!
