7 Steamy Clothing-Optional Resorts in Jamaica

Hedonism II, or “Hedo,” as it is lovingly called by its staff and cadre of loyalist guests, is an adults-only all-inclusive that allows (nay, encourages) full-on nakedness throughout much of its grounds. Specifically, the disrobed goings-on occur in Hedonism’s “nude” section, where nudity is required at the beach, pool, and hot tub. A “prude” side is designed for those who prefer a calmer vibe and cover-ups.

Suppose there was ever an aptly named resort. In that case, Couples Negril is a child-free all-inclusive that focuses on romance and adult-themed features like private candlelit dinners and a separate clothing-optional beach. The peaceful area is insulated from the rest of the property by a row of tall bushes and has its own hot tub, a full bar — where there’s rarely a wait — and a private bathroom, horseshoes, and bocce ball. (For some, lawn games in the buff will ultimately express liberation. For others, such entertainment pales compared to the naked tub wrestling and naked glitter body painting available at nearby Hedo.)

All four Couples resorts in Jamaica have a dedicated area for nudists. At Couples Tower Isle it’s a small island (officially called Tower Isle, but more playfully known as Nude Island), a short boat ride from the resort. The rocky refuge has a small pool, a little beach, a swim-up bar, and a stone tower with bathrooms. Guests can keep to themselves in the gazebos or mingle during staff-led games and the buffet lunch, when seafood, jerk chicken, and salad are brought to the island. Early-morning tours are offered to non-nudists, but for the most part, this namesake island is clothing prohibited, not clothing optional.

The nude beach at Couples Sans Souci is notable for its size, seclusion, facilities, and natural beauty. Called Sunset Beach, this stretch of sand is quite a bit bigger than the hotel’s main beach and has ample loungers set up under palms and palapas. The beach has a dedicated pool with a swim-up/walk-up bar, underwater tables, a stone grotto, and an adjacent hot tub. There’s a lunch buffet with grill fare (burgers, jerk chicken) and ice cream. Like Tower Isle, this area is not clothing optional but prohibits clothing altogether. Those who prefer to stay suited up must wait until the evening when the resort lifts the beach’s nude policy so everyone can see the sunset. During the day, Sunset Beach is for couples only.

When Grand Lido reopened in 2017 — its predecessor of the same name and on the same site was demolished — it presented a new concept for the Caribbean: the luxury nude resort. (Hedonism II has an extensive nude section but is not luxurious. Couples Sans Souci is more upscale, but its naturist-friendly areas are limited. And while guests at Club Orient Resort in St. Martin can go anywhere on-site completely naked, the property is a middle-of-the-road, family-friendly option. We could go on, but the point is that Grand Lido stands out as a luxurious, clothing-optional spot for adults only.) Couples and singles are asked to cover up in the lobby but are free to roam the rest of the 26-suite resort entirely clothing-free. They also have access to sister resorts Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril. The former is family-friendly, and the latter is only for adults, but both require clothing.

Dotted with sea grape trees and straw umbrellas, the white-sand beach at Couples Swept Away is made for Instagram. The resort’s nude beach is separated from the main beach by hedges and has a bar, hot tub, and bathroom with showers. Like other locations in the Couples family, the beach here is strictly for couples only (no singles), and no clothing is allowed (not even string bottoms).

Grand Bahia‘s nude beach is one of our favorite nude beaches. It’s a low-key, clothing-optional spot for those genuinely interested in sunbathing without a stitch of swimwear. The resort’s main clothing-mandatory beach is just as beautiful as its nude counterpart and is excellent for snorkeling.