(Rates from $100.00)
Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios
Jamaican resort in Ocho Rios, across from beach
Shopping and dining
This resort in the heart of Ocho Rios' shopping, dining, and nightlife provides direct access to the town's main beach across a narrow street at the resort's rear.
See this hotel on a mapPool and water slide
A pool with surrounding sundeck for daily sunbathing and entertainment three nights weekly features a 4.5-meter (15-foot) water slide and a spa tub accommodating 16.
More hotel informationBalconies and patios
Tropical-decor guest studios and suites feature small balconies or patios, kitchens or kitchenettes, dining sets, and ceiling fans in addition to air conditioning.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 68% of travelers (17 of 25) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios in Ocho Rios
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Loved it
I had a studio apt that overlooked the pool. It was absolutely fantastic. The cleaning staff was great and so was the lobby staff
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Not what I expected
The swimming pool water was not too clean. Front desk was super rude. I am used to staying at other places where staff is friendly and go an extra mile to make you feel welcome. When I called for extra towels they transferred me to housekeeping and they did not answer. I called back to front desk and asked if there was another way of getting towels, he just said no and hung up. Security was not enforced, I saw people going in and out, the wristband were useless. We requested a wake up call and never got one. I must say though my friend loved the breakfast and the view from the restaurant. Ocho Rios was nice, our hotel was not the best experience though. We definately wont go back to Sandcastles or would recommend it to anyone. We were not in the room too much, we tried to make the best out of our time in Jamaica and we did!!! Erie Mon! We went to Negril, Montego Bay, Duns River Falls, Ricks Cafe. So we really enjoyed it! Definately going back, just not staying at Sandcastles.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Not what expected... try to look for other option
This was the cheapest option offered by Expedia. I was on a business trip in Kingston and had a free unexpected day, therefore I had to get to visit one of Jamaica’s beaches. Ocho Rios was the recommendation. I didn’t have the time to look much, the reservation was made the same day, but I’ll recommend that if ou have the time, to look for other options. I arrived at night, the hotel doesn’t have restaruant service, they only serve breakfast and most nearby rests were closed. WIFI service only reachable on the pool area The front desk clerks were not kind. The pool is very little. Although it has beach front, you have to walk 100 feet to the main entrance cause the beach is fenced. Be prepared to be interrupted from locals selling water sports and other stuff.
Traveler's tip for business travelers
If you have a spare day on Kingston, don’t go to Ocho Rios, is a 2 hour bus drive and not worth it. There is another beach, where you can relax near the airport. It is nice and calm