Hotel Information: A five-acre green haven of tranquility graced by stately Royal Palms in the heart of Ocho Rios, the resort attracts travelers desiring walking-distance freedom to the town's main beach and shopping, dining, and nightlife as well as water sports.

Amenity highlights: A free-form swimming pool roughly measuring 15-by-9-meters (50-by-30-feet) features a 4.7 meter (15-foot) water slide, a semicircular spa tub accommodating 16, a three-foot-deep children's section, and a nine-foot-deep section. Across the street from the resort, Ocho Rios' main beach extends one km (0.75 miles) around a crescent bay, with independent operators on the beach providing a variety of water sports.

Insider tip: Cottage-like buildings at the resort's entrance house a variety of small shops.

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Rooms

Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios offers 174 guest studios and suites in five three-story buildings (no elevators) with interior garden courtyards. All units feature small balconies or patios with garden or ocean views, kitchens or kitchenettes, and dining sets. Ceiling fans and louvered windows offer cooling alternatives to studios and suites' air conditioning. Televisions provide U.S. cable channels. Decor includes tropical furniture, tile floors, and floral fabrics. Rooms are available in either the All Inclusive or European Plan (room only). The All Inclusive Plan includes three buffet meals per day, unlimited soft drinks and house-brand liquor, taxes, and service charges.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Internet access - dial-up
• Refrigerator

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer (on request)
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Window opens
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Television
• Smoking rooms
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

Amenity highlights: A free-form swimming pool roughly measuring 15-by-9-meters (50-by-30-feet) features a 4.7 meter (15-foot) water slide, a semicircular spa tub accommodating 16, a three-foot-deep children's section, and a nine-foot-deep section. Across the street from the resort, Ocho Rios' main beach extends one km (0.75 miles) around a crescent bay, with independent operators on the beach providing a variety of water sports. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Snorkeling nearby
• Swimming on site

• Windsurfing nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios provides complimentary supervised children's activities near the pool and on the beach, with a conference room doubling as a venue for complimentary kids' movies. Entertainment is provided three nights weekly on the pool deck, and a complimentary cocktail reception is offered every Wednesday evening. A hair-braiding cabana is next to the pool.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Banquet facilities
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Conference room(s)
• Audio-visual equipment
• Business services

• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• Number of rooms: 174
• Number of floors: 3
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Television in lobby
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Extra person charges apply.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for surcharges and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

Sandcastles Restaurant & Bar - Second-floor, air-conditioned spot with open-air terraces on both sides, one overlooking Ocho Rios' main street, the other overlooking the pool. Black-and-white tile floor. Etched glass panels. Breakfast, lunch buffets daily. Buffet or à la carte menu for dinner.

Poolside Snack Bar - Offers a traditional menu of hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled-cheese sandwiches, and ice-cream. The adjacent bandshell provides live entertainment during some evenings.

The Pub - Lobby bar with televisions.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Three buffet meals per day
• Unlimited house-brand liquor and soft drinks
• Taxes; service charges

Address

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1 Main Street

Ocho Rios,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Ocho Rios, Jamaica (OCJ-Boscobel)

Area:

Ocho Rios, Jamaica