Through the Years
Forty-Six Years of Romance
(and Counting)
What started as the first year-round resort experience in Jamaica has since evolved into a sprawling collection of all-inclusive, adults-only resorts. As our portfolio has expanded to cover two of Jamaica’s most coveted coasts, our core mission has always remained the same: to deliver on the promise of pure romance, made effortless.
Couples Resorts’ founder Abe Issa opened Jamaica’s first year-round resort, the Tower Isle Hotel, in 1949 and never looked back. In 1978, he pioneered the all-inclusive concept for Couples Jamaica— a blend of luxury, romance, and value all under one roof. Named Couples Ocho Rios, it served as the cornerstone for building the Couples Resorts brand.
Aptly dubbed “The Father of Jamaican Tourism,” Abe understood the importance of creating resorts as luxurious as they are authentic. By intertwining local Caribbean culture, spectacular natural settings, and first-rate amenities, he achieved an undeniably successful combination. Today, Couples Resorts proudly owns and operates four all-inclusive luxury boutique resorts in Jamaica. Embracing a casual yet chic style infused with pure Caribbean island flair, each of our romantic Jamaica resorts offers a genuine, intimate, and truly memorable experience.
Still very much a family business, Couples Resorts is led by Abe's son, Lee, and other members of the Issa family, who along with a dedicated team of management and staff, remain committed to Abe's pioneering vision and dedicated to making sure that each visit is a perfect one.
At Couples Resorts, the key to our success is our people and the exceptional service they provide. We believe in going further than merely meeting your expectations. We strive to exceed them by adding personal touches to every facet of your Caribbean experience. Every member of our staff shares this passion for service and commitment to ensure that your stay is perfect from start to finish.
By offering exceptional five-star service and world-class amenities in Jamaica's most idyllic natural setting, we create a carefree and enchanting environment that encourages you to forget about everything and focus on enjoying each other. Without children or stress, our couples-only philosophy translates into pure romance from the moment you arrive. Some call it quality time. Others call it intimacy. In Jamaica, we call it irie —or simply, beautiful.
1949
Ocho Rios
Couples Tower Isle
In 1949, Hollywood royalty came calling, and Abe Issa answered by pioneering what would eventually become Jamaica’s first all-inclusive, adults-only escape. Decades of celebrated guests later, Couples Tower Isle blends its golden-age glamour with modern luxury, inviting guests to relax, reconnect, and revel in island luxury.
1998
Negril
Couples Swept Away
Born from a dream of windswept luxury and romantic adventure, Couples Swept Away offers the best of both worlds. Driven by a wide range of wellness options, enjoy premium sports and fitness amenities at Jamaica’s largest on-site sports complex or leisurely days on the shores of Negril’s world-famous Seven Mile Beach.
1999
Negril
Couples Negril
When the Issa family introduced Couples Negril in 1999, it was never about size or spectacle. Instead, it unveiled a sanctuary with a different rhythm — intimate, modern, and touched with playful ease. Today, Couples Negril remains a secret shared, where barefoot elegance meets the spirit of freedom.
2005
Ocho Rios
Couples Sans Souci
Famed for its mineral springs, which have drawn visitors for their healing properties since the 1700s, Couples Sans Souci offers a storybook getaway. Prized suites bear the names of the resort’s most well-known guests, while Charlie’s Spa pays homage to a rescued sea turtle that called the resort’s mineral water-fed grotto home for nearly 60 years. Today, these 35 pristine acres offer a sanctuary for the senses and the soul, where romance springs eternal.