Hotel Information: With origins dating to the 1940s, Couples Tower Isle's tall trees and tropical foliage, expansive lawns, and flowering plants create a tranquil ambience for relaxation and romance. As the name signifies, the resort accepts only couples age 18 or older. Registration, accompanied by champagne and chilled towels, takes place while guests are seated in a breezy, marble-floor lobby with potted plants and banana-yellow walls.

Amenity highlights: Terraced above the beach are two seven-person spa tubs. The 190-meter (208-yard) beach and a sundeck around a 27 x 11 meter (90 x 35 foot) pool offer swimsuits-required sunbathing. Topless sunbathing is permitted on a pier. Nude sunbathing is confined to Tower Isle, 137 meters (150 yards) offshore and accessible by a shuttle boat during the day only. It features a stone tower for panoramic ocean viewing, a small pool with swim-up bar, and thatched-roof cabanas with hammocks.

Insider tip: In a shady jungle garden near the resort’s entrance and accessible by short paths are two secluded two-person spa tubs under wood-shingled gazebos. At the head of the paths are "vacant/occupied" signs.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

This all-inclusive resort offers 206 guestrooms in white buildings of up to five stories. Rooms feature French doors opening out to balconies or patios furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. Radios/CD players and televisions offering U.S. channels supply entertainment.

Decor includes white ceilings and walls, sand-colored tile floors or carpeting, straw floor mats, rattan and light-colored wood furniture, and sheer, pale curtains. King beds feature yellow cotton comforters and lounging pillows.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• CD player
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Massage - available in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Smoking rooms

Renovation Notice

This hotel is scheduled to receive a $15 million renovation and will close during renovations. Closure is scheduled through December 15, 2008 (completion date subject to change). During this time, guests are welcome to book stays in Ocho Rios at Couples San Souci, or in Negril at Couples Swept Away or Couples Negril.

Planned improvements include the following:

• Wedding gazebo
• Vegetable and juice bar
• Pool grill
• Spa with 10 treatment rooms
• Swim-up bar and new dive pool
• Gym and aerobics room
• Photo shop and gift shop
• Game room
• Floating dock at the resort’s private island, Tower Isle

This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel’s description that relates to these hotel amenities.

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

The oceanfront features a 190-meter (208-yard) beach graced by palm trees. Tower Isle, a small, rocky island featuring a stone tower for panoramic ocean viewing, lies offshore and includes a swim-up bar, thatched-roof cabanas with hammocks, a 20-person spa tub, and decks for nude sunbathing. Shuttle boats transport guests back and forth to the island all day, whenever necessary.

Numerous water sports are available, including both non-motorized sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling, and sailing as well as motorized sports such as water skiing and snorkeling/scuba diving boat trips. Beginners can take advantage of resort-course scuba diving instruction and one dive. Certified divers can enjoy two dives. A full diving certification course is also available (surcharge).

Land sports include tennis on five tennis courts (three lighted) and squash on two air-conditioned squash courts; roundtrip transportation and greens fees for Sandals Golf and Country Club (clubs, carts, mandatory caddy not included); and horseback riding at a nearby stable.

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
• Windsurfing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Swimming on site
• Kayaking on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site

• Water skiing on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis on site
• Basketball on site
• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Couples Tower Isle are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

An air-conditioned health-and-beauty spa with four treatment rooms (including one for couples) offers massage, reflexology, body wraps and scrubs, facials, waxing, hair braiding, and hair and nail care (surcharges for all treatments and services). A 24-hour, air-conditioned, beach-view fitness center contains cardio and weight machines as well as free weights.

A pavilion bordering the swimming pool houses an open-air games area as well as an air-conditioned games room with billiards, large-screen television, and slot machines (surcharges for tokens). Entertainment is presented nightly on a stage in an open-air buffet restaurant. An air-conditioned piano bar with rose walls, mahogany trim, banquettes, and celebrity-guest photos dating to the resort’s origins in the 1940s provides a nightly sing-a-long.

The piano bar and the lobby both provide wireless Internet access and guests can use a lobby computer to go online. A gift shop sells resort/beachwear, and a duty-free shop sells luxury goods such as jewelry and perfume. Local crafts vendors offer straw items and other goods at stalls across the street.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Private beach
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar on Tower Isle only
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Concierge desk
• Billiards
• Fitness equipment
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours) Continental breakfast
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking (secure)
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• Business services

• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Number of rooms: 206
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Tour assistance
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Laundry facilities
• Dry cleaning service
• Arcade/game room
• Elevator/lift
• Umbrella
• Wedding services
• Caters to couples

Policies

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 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Know Before You Go

Couples Tower Isle All Inclusive accepts only couples, ages 18 or older.

At time of booking, guests must provide flight arrival and departure times.

The resort has a no-tipping policy; however, tips are customary outside of the resort for help received from people including baggage handlers, taxi drivers, and golf caddies.

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Patio Restaurant - Open-air, ocean-view restaurant with teak dining sets and peaked wood ceilings serving breakfast and lunch buffets daily. This restaurant becomes Calabash at night, specializing in Jamaican cuisine. Dinner buffet with live entertainment on the stage.

Bayside - Four little wood pavilions on rocky point above ocean. Casual Italian dining at black wrought-iron tables. Dinner only. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual chic.

The Verandah - Air-conditioned, ocean-view restaurant featuring ceilings strung with tiny white lights, dark-green rattan chairs, red table linens, two alcoves with red banquettes. International cuisine. Dinner only. Dress code: Casual chic.

Sample menu for The Verandah

Sample menu for The Verandah
Appetizers:

• Royal Thai Beef Salad
• Crab Quesadilla
• Tri-colored Tortellini
  Main courses:
• Baked Chicken rubbed with Fresh Herbs
• Drunken Sailor’s Flank Steak
• Grilled Pork Loin Bacon Steaks
  Desserts:
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Black Cherry sauce
• Caramel Parfait and Strawberry Ice Cream
• Key Lime Chocolate Napoleon

Le Gourmet - Air-conditioned dining room with palm-tree paintings on walls and ceiling, tall draped windows, and chandeliers. White-linen service with orchids. French cuisine. Dinner only. Occasional piano, flute, or violin music. Reservations required. Dress code: Semi-formal for ladies; long pants, collared shirts, and dress shoes/closed-toe shoes for men.

Sample menu for Le Gourmet

Sample menu for Le Gourmet
Appetizers:

• Rosette of Smoked Marlin
• Pernod and Tomato Flamed Shrimps and Mussels
• Ravioli au Vineyard Escargots
  Main courses:
• Atlantic Salmon Fillet in Phyllo
• Roasted Vegetables Couscous
• Rack of Lamb with Mediterranean Herbs
  Beverages:
• Café Flambé
• Café Blue Mountain
• Tea
  Desserts:
• Blueberry Cream Cake
• Pineapple Crepe Flambé
• Sticky Caramel and Chocolate Mousse

The Beach Grill - Casual open-air spot ensures that guests can eat and drink 24 hours a day. Serves fare such as fish and chips, burgers, jerk chicken, and Jamaican patties.

Main bar - Located near the main pool, this bar is open-air from mid-morning.

Tower Isle Swim-up bar - Open from morning until late afternoon this bar is on the nude-only sunbathing island.

Bayside Bar - Located near the Bayside restaurant, this bar is open during dinner period.

Piano Bar - Rose walls, mahogany trim, banquettes, and celebrity-guest photos add a touch of glamour to this popular spot which opens in the evening and stays open until the last couple leaves.

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.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• All meals and snacks at resort restaurants
• All alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages including premium-brand liquors
• Room service (Continental breakfast only)
• Taxes and gratuities for all plan inclusions
  Not included: Wine or liquor by the bottle

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Windsurfing
• Sailing
• Sea kayaking
• Snorkeling on-site; snorkeling trips by boat leaving 2–3 times daily
• Scuba diving trips (two-tank dive per day; certified divers only)
• Scuba diving resort courses (completion allows one tank dive)
• Glass-bottom boat tour
• Sunset catamaran cruise
• Waterskiing
• Use of one main pool/pool on Tower Isle/four spa tubs/lounge chairs/towel service
  Not included: Full scuba diving courses, certification

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Table tennis
• Volleyball
• Squash
• Basketball
• Billiards
• Use of fitness center

  Tours

• Glass-bottom boat tour
• Sunset catamaran cruise
• Shopping tour
• Dunn’s River Falls (including park entrance fee)
• Horseback riding guided tour
  Not included: Other optional tours and excursions; drinks, meals at off-site venues; tips to drivers, guides

  Classes/instruction

• All water sports
• Aerobics
• Yoga
• Kickboxing
• Couples massage therapy
• Dance
• Tennis with certified pro
• Individual fitness training with professional instruction in gym, other sports-oriented lessons

All-Inclusive entertainment-nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Daytime entertainment with games and contests
• Use of games room with backgammon, cards, board games, billiards, table tennis, slot machines
• Nightly entertainment with live music and dance shows including resident band and cabaret performances
• Manager’s cocktail reception
• Beach party with steel band, Jamaican show, and reggae
• "Movies on the Beach” featured at all Couples Resorts.
• Shuttles to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (entertainment, dining)
  Not included: Tokens for slot machines; drinks and meals at off-site venues

All-Inclusive golf

All-Inclusive golf

• Unlimited greens fees at Sandals Golf and Country Club
• Transfers to Sandals Golf and Country Club
  Not included: Caddies (mandatory); tipping of caddies (customary); optional cart rental; club and shoe rentals

All-Inclusive resort weddings

All-Inclusive resort weddings

• 30-minute his and her massage
• 2-tier wedding cake
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Bridal bouquet and groom boutonniere
• Minister’s fee
• Services of personal wedding coordinator
• Commemorative t-shirts
  Not included: Fees for government processing, license, and certificate (minimum 3-night stay required)

All-Inclusive resort inclusions-services

All-Inclusive resort inclusions/services

• Champagne and 30-minute massages for honeymooners

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation

• Airport transfers from Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, or Boscobel air strip in Ocho Rios
• Transportation to Sandals Golf and Country Club
• Shuttle to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
• Shopping shuttle
• Shuttle to Dunn’s River Falls
• Shuttle to horseback riding stable
• Shuttle to Tower Isle, resort’s nude sunbathing island
  Not included: Other optional or outside tours and excursions; local taxis

Not included

Not included

• Wine or liquor by the bottle
• Spa and beauty treatments and services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions other than those specified above
• Local taxis; other travel
• Incidental purchases
• Tokens for slot machines
• Telephone, fax charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Wedding fees for processing, license, certificate
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Policies

Policies
The resort accepts couples age 18 or older.
The resort has a No Tipping policy; however, tips are customary outside of the resort for help received from people including baggage handlers, taxi drivers, and golf caddies.

Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.

Address

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Tower Isle

Ocho Rios,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sangster Intl.)

Area:

St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica