Hoteller i Ocho Rios

Fordele: It was beautiful, there were lots of activities, the staff was all very friendly. I loved my time there.

Ulemper: 1 The buffet food wasn't that great. We made reservations for the nicer restaurants every night. 2 The liquor was watered down. We didn't expect the drinks to be low quality to make up for the fact that it's all inclusive.

Fordele: The vibe at this place is just lovely. We had never been to an all inclusive before (we like to experience the culture of a place and not just stay on a gated off property), but we booked because it was close to downtown ocho rios and a great price for including the round-trip montego bay airport transfer and free drinks/food/activities. We ended up loving the layout and vibe of this place. It's a luxury resort but it's kind of fraying at the edges, in a charming kind of way - apparently one of the first resorts built on the island. Everything is extremely clean and well designed. We loved the beautiful trees and plantings overgrowing the beach and pools. The naked island is also beautifully landscaped, with a luxurious isolated feel. We often felt like we were in one of those vacation posters from the 60s. The naked island. We were nervous about this but decided we had to do it before we left. It was actually really awesome and there was no reason to be nervous. The vibe was much more social out there, probably because being naked breaks down a lot of barriers you might normally feel with strangers. One woman commented that "this place is the opposite of sexy, it's more like becoming a baby again" and that was true. Teneil was running trivia at the pool bar out there and she was hilarious, and the bartender Abigail out there was great too. There's a full bar on the island and there's food out there around lunch too. You take a ferry out, find your beach chair, and then undress. You may not be out there with clothes on, except staff. Our cab driver Nash was the absolute man. He took us to the blue hole and then we booked him again to take us to the farmers market in ocho rios. He then took us to his favorite bar where we played dominoes with the locals - the most fun we had on the trip. Finally he brought us to a local Jamaican restaurant where much food was eaten. Book him, he's the man. The blue hole was incredible. Don't leave ocho rios without going there - natural waterfalls and turquoise pools with cliff jumping and rope swings. Our guide was Dave, who was also the man. The guides carry your cameras/iPhones over their heads as they swim across the pools and they never get wet. We loved the activity lady chevalle as well, who we tried to convince to walk with us to Ocho Rios which she thought was a fully hilarious request. Good people. Be aware that if you want to do scuba, the beginners class is at 8:30 AM and you may not scuba the day before your departure.

Ulemper: The food was better than we expected for an all inclusive, but I was sick of it after 3 days. The Asian restaurant has a cool location out over the water, but the food was really bad except the thom kla soup (you're in Jamaica, why are you ordering Asian food anyway. This is an every-Asian-cuisine-on-one-menu place, which was the first sign).The drinks are free flowing and pretty yummy, but definitely watered down (even the gin ordered to our room was clearly half the alcohol of regular gin - I've made a gin and tonic many times and never put 3 shots in it). However, if these drinks were full alcohol, the resort would have a problem with guests being way too drunk so I understand why they do it. We also found more name-brand stuff that seemed to not be watered down on the naked island. The snorkeling trip was sad because the reefs around Jamaica are pretty much dead, and the "couples reef" is no exception. You'll see some little fish and a squid if you're lucky, but the coral is largely dried up. However, it's nice so swim out in the ocean and the trip is only an hour so why not. Cabs are very expensive, because the drivers stay with you wherever you go. My last criticism is that there's definitely a "hush hush" rule among employees that they are not allowed to tell you about fun local things to do (truly local).

Fordele: Excellent food daily, free water sport activities, free glass bottom boat tours and trip to Dunns river falls.

Ulemper: Distance from our room to dining area and the beach was too far, about an 8 min walk from G suites.

Fordele: Sunset Beach

Ulemper: No Mosquito Screens on windows

Fordele: Friendly staff; wonderful location and , as it was on such a large site, always somewhere to go quietly if needed.

Fordele: Privacy

Ulemper: Food on beach bar daytime always came cold and chips soggy very poor

Fordele: Nice fitness center. No challenges with seating at restaurants, but only really 2 options.

Ulemper: Room was billed as 'Beachfront' but beach was at least 60 yards away, and on 3 nights there was a very loud music 'show' between us and the water. Awful. Food was mediocre although...

Fordele: The personell was super friendly, the people involved and the food really an asset, and the site is very well located. peaceful holidays

Ulemper: Ourr wardrobe was broken (a did not change..), the dirt ahead of the windows and in the staircase was not perceived. The room service is far from European standards.

Fordele: Everyone was very friendly and was always going out of their way to make sure we were having a great time.

Ulemper: There was nothing I didn't like about couples san souci!!

Fordele: The location was awesome-my expectations were exceeded in nearly every area. I would recommend this place for anyone who loves to relax and enjoy the tropics

Ulemper: The price for doing the boating, snorkeling and other paid activities were way too expensive based on the local economy. It costs over $100 usd to go snorkeling!

Fordele: This resort is unbelievable! Best experience ever, super cured in every details. It values all money.

Ulemper: Nothing!!!!

Fordele: Loved sunset beach

Ulemper: Nothing I can think of

Fordele: Staff were very friendly. Breakfasts offer excellent healthy options

Fordele: The staff was THE best thing about our stay. They are great. Also, the grounds are amazing and well kept. We will be returning next year and cannot wait to do so.

Ulemper: The rooms are a little out dated but overall were fine and well maintained.

Fordele: I loved the location, facilities and most of the staff

Ulemper: I didn't love the food and drinks. They were not consistently good. Some meals were great others were poor. The grill was disappointing. They staff was inconsistent too. Some staff went above and ...

Fordele: My wife and I were impressed with the boutique feel of the Plantation though it is part of the Sandals chain. Never felt crowded and the facilities felt authentic. The best food we've ever had at an all inclusive. A few earlier reviews claimed the rooms were worn but we felt our room and all the public spaces were clean and not dated at all. We are beach bums and loved the west beach.

Ulemper: The butler service was ok though certainly not as good as butler services at other resorts. Some of the food staff could use more hospitality training.

Fordele: Location

Ulemper: Slow room service

Fordele: The different nightly shows,the many dining options.

Ulemper: Room service always took 30-45 minutes which left the food cold most of the time.

Fordele: The food was great and the style of the hotel was modern. Room service was easy and on time!

Ulemper: The bathroom are tight to move around in and there are hardly any rooms with a balcony.

Fordele: The staff was amazing, they go out of their way to make your stay comfortable.

Ulemper: The water pressure, during some showers water would shut off for 30 seconds to a minute. Also would prefer an adult only resort.

Fordele: The bed very comfy

Ulemper: The service and attitude of the staff is awful

Fordele: The food and the service especially the service in the seafood restaurant Jerome went overboard to please us also at the buffet all the staff made sure we were comfortable

Ulemper: We misunderstood the service in the spa we thought we had access to the facility during our appointment we didn't show up the hour early we came at our appointment time so we didn't get the ...

Fordele: Everything

Fordele: Great views. Good restaurants with friendly waiters.

Ulemper: Slightly slow response to email communication with hotel.

Fordele: The whole experience was great, from the food to the staff to the villa. A first class operation.

Fordele: Lovely grounds, beautiful swimming pools, surrounded by nature. Friendly staff, great kitchen facilities. Outside shower was fabulous.

Ulemper: Sea was a BIG disappointment as couldn't really swim due to rocks and seaweed. Villas were really dark and dreary with nasty fake red leather sofas. Inside shower was so painful as you couldn&#...

Fordele: the staff could not be nicer...they aimed to please any way they could. the house we stayed in was SPOTLESS. Major plus. Also, VERY secluded and tons of privacy.

Ulemper: No easy way to get groceries or try other places to eat without a moderately pricey taxi.

Fordele: Staff was superb. Villa was gorgeous. Setting was magnificent. Landscaping perfectly manicured.

Ulemper: Restaurant service took too long. Food was very spicy and menu didn't change all week.

Fordele: The villas were beautifully decorated and well design for comfort,amazing,very relaxing. Oh excellent staff,very helpful with planning activities.Infact the best resort.

Fordele: The staff was very accommodating and helpful. I most definitely will repeat this experience. Loved it, so did my daughter. Such a very relaxing and peaceful vacation spot for those who really want ...

Fordele: Everything - this resort is absolutely amazing and caters to you happily. My family and I had an absolute blast here!! Definitely coming back.

Ulemper: Nothing - this place is perfection.

Fordele: The staff are friendly yet professional. The rooms are stunning and extremely comfortable. The burgers are the best I've ever had!

Fordele: Tranquil location. Friendly and attentive staff

Ulemper: There was no privacy. No sound proofing between rooms. No shades/blinds on Windows or doors in the main living areas. Some of the villas share common walls.

Fordele: Quiet and private bungalows. Clean Great Beach access that was private The design and attention to detail was amazing.

Ulemper: I couldn't stay longer

Fordele: beautifully landscaped with much greenery and local vegetation.

Fordele: The room was as advertised - it was spacious enough and the bathroom was clean, which we appreciated. We also liked its location - it was pretty close to the areas we wanted to visit.

Ulemper: The wait to be placed in our room was a little long, even after arriving hours before our check-in time - nothing was done to expedite our check-in. In addition to this, no explanation was offered as...

Ulemper: Poor wifi signal all the time

Fordele: Ñice location

Ulemper: It have no swimming pools

Fordele: Nice warm welcoming!

Ulemper: It's a hostel so you might expect (or even look for) this, but we did not appreciate the loud music from the rooftop until midnight on a Wednesday night

Fordele: Your entire staff was super warm and friendly but Princess, Winsome and Santa went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one they were professional, helpful, showed personal interest and kind...

Fordele: Staff, especially Princess, our stay was great, we enjoyed every bit of it thanks u all...

Ulemper: No comments nothing of consequence

Fordele: I really like the bathroom in my bedroom... I absolutely liked the shower. The room was nicely put together however the Tv should have been positioned morr in front of d bed.The receptionists were ...

Ulemper: Ok so its breakfast included, sadly i had to make my breakfasy myself. I didnt like the very small area for cooking breakfast. They had very basic breakfast egg, frosted flakes,oats and pan cakes.

Fordele: Very kind staff, very good breakfast included, if you wait sometime to have your eggs.

Ulemper: It's just missing chairs in the nice courtyard and in the rooms, to can use confortabely internet.

Fordele: Centre of Ocho Rios, easy access to all amenities. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent price for the location.

Ulemper: Some fixtures and fittings could be updated.

Fordele: Simple, central and comfortable. I definitely will come again

Fordele: Probably the best part of our trip was the interaction with the staff. Most were very kind, professional and accommodating. I was most impressed by the young adults, who all seemed to be very well ...

Ulemper: The food was not exceptional, as I expected. Very little seafood available, which I thought would be plentiful. Our room was not bad, but for the price I thought it would be more current.

Ulemper: My card was charged three times,two days later charges still coming up on my account with different amounts,at one point the hotel took $us 2300.00 off my card ,was wearing a sleeveless shirt nd was ...

Fordele: Every thing

Ulemper: Cats

Fordele: Clean location friendly staff great food. Wonderful hotel get place for rest and relaxing

Ulemper: Not much entertainment. They need more on site water activities and more night life activities. Not much to do. Tours are highly expensive

Fordele: The room, accommodations were excellent, great food, and staff was wonderful.

Fordele: Everything ! The staff was amazing.

Ulemper: N/a

Fordele: My accommodation was very comfortable food drinks great and staff very friendly will go again it was our 2nd time staying in the hotel

Fordele: Lovely room and the hotel has its own private beach

Ulemper: The complimentary Wifi was a little slow

Fordele: The staff were quite friendly!

Ulemper: The gym facilities need a bit of maintenance.

Fordele: Location

Ulemper: I found bugs plus there pull the fire alarm twice in the middle ofthe night

Fordele: The variety!

Ulemper: N/A

Fordele: The People are the best asset, The pool and beach are great. Lots of activities. We loved it.

Fordele: From start to finish Jewel Dunn's River Beach & Spa is one of the best inclusive resorts that I have been to, everyone is so friendly like we were all family. I would recommend this resort to all my friends and family.

Ulemper: The rooms need refrigerators

Fordele: The view from the property was wonderful and being able to access the sea from the property. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the amenities at the lodge were very good. There is a good local ...

Ulemper: The booking was to include breakfast so was slightly surprised when my partner requested an additional glass of juice at breakfast to be told that would be extra cost. Is that normal practice? ...

Fordele: Breakfast was great. The view is great!

Ulemper: The top of the rooms was open. I kinda felt like pple in the next room could hear me.

Ulemper: the breakfast menu was very limited but well prepared. I am speaking especially about the hot beverage.

Fordele: I highly recommend this place to everyone no matter how picky you are if you want a real native experience with 5 star hospitality... The staff was really nice! Especially Maaa-dine at the front ...

Ulemper: Nothing really-- because this place is great! They know was is good hospitality here! I did feel badly that I was on a tight budget (because of credit card fraud that occurred while on this ...

Fordele: Lovely quiet relaxed hotel with great views. Great breakfast.

Fordele: The view from the Master suite which I had to pay extra tp stay there.

Ulemper: I booked a room with a double bed and when I arrived they told me it was two single beds. This was already 22:00. In order to sleep with my partner in the same bed they made me go for the most ...

Fordele: Beautiful view, good location.

Ulemper: The attendant in the reception sometimes seemed that was not in the mood for giving advices about the places we should visit. There should be a frigobar inside the rooms. The airconditioning is not ...

Ulemper: Wanted telephone in the room.

Fordele: The breakfast was very good. They offered a sample of pastries. There was security all around the property so I felt very safe. Didn't stay very long. Local night club was not great. Not sure ...

Ulemper: Not anything not to like about

Fordele: It's location and staff.

Fordele: Wonderful room. Great pool. Nice location. Fantastic staff with the exception of the restaurant wait staff.

Ulemper: The wait staff in the restaurant is very concerned about style and presentation but is not the slightest bit interested in providing what customers ask for ( eg. Filling a water glass, bringing an extra drink, bringing food) too bad because food is great.

Fordele: The in room bar was nice, I only wish there was more soda and water options in the room.

Fordele: My room was never cleaned once.

Ulemper: The TV was the smallest I have ever seen

Fordele: The shows and onsite activities. The staff is wonderful.

Ulemper: The room bathroom was a bit dirty. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel would be nice.

Fordele: The staff was EXCELLENT! The room was clean and resort was overall very nice!

Ulemper: The hotel met all standards

Fordele: The food and the courtesy of the staffs were really a plus.

Ulemper: I found it odd that luggage carts were available like all hotels but guests were not allowed to used them. We had to suffer the inconvenience of carrying our several pieces by hand.

Fordele: I loved the entertainment and activities.

Fordele: The staff was very nice.

Ulemper: It's no kids friendly. The beds were terrible to sleep on. The toilet seat was nasty and old. We had on water pressure coming from the shower. I must say they did correct it all once I informed them. The pool water was extremely cold.

Fordele: Tall and spacious room. Cleaning staff works hard with visible results. Concrete building therefore quiet rooms. Good view. Opulent food decent cooking. New year's party was close to perfect.

Ulemper: Technology is obsolete. Still using keys and if you loose it they charge an obnoxious sum. TV is still tube. Room safe uses an antiquated lock. WiFi is poor and scarce. We paid for 3 people but were allowed only 2 devices on WiFi. Worst wine I ever had.

Fordele: the staff,food,beaches,entertainment,clean,situation everything you need to relax

Ulemper: we stayed on the 5th floor in one of the buildings and the elevator broke which is normal but when we were leaving they said they would send someone to help with the bags i called 4 times and no one came i did it myself and there was no compensation

Fordele: I like the staff they were very helpful and nice the place was clean I also in joy the food

Fordele: I love that the hotel has a separate area for families and adults just looking to have some fun. Fun place at night also. Staff very friendly.

Ulemper: The hotel does limit the amount of time that a guest can visit you. If youre in Jamaica to visit friends, this isn't the best place for that. The front desk is always very busy and at mealtimes the food runs out really fast and you may have to wait

Fordele: The courteous attitude of the staff and the ambience of the resort. The meals were excellent including the entertainment. I will definitely return.

Ulemper: Didn't get enough coconut water

Fordele: Food

Fordele: i really enjoy the hotel. The service was excellent

Ulemper: i like everything

Fordele: We enjoyed their breakfast the most. The staff was very warm and friendly. As the name suggest, 'Casa de Shalom' was very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay.

Fordele: The staffs were friendly .... the room were clean

Ulemper: The fact that we had to asked for towels and the were no complimentary soaps

Fordele: The staff was welcoming and courteous.

Ulemper: The breakfast was also tasty.

Ulemper: The Air conditioning not properly placed in the room. Blowing directly on the beds, Not comfortable for sleeping.

Fordele: The bed was very comfy

Ulemper: No pool

Fordele: The staff were nice and they tried to be as accommodating as possible.

Ulemper: The rooms were ok - the beds were average and the pillows a bit hard. The room decor was good generally.

Fordele: I really enjoyed my time. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I'm looking forward to the pool being built..I think this along with perhaps a bar and small restaurant would be excellent.

Ulemper: No complaints..

Fordele: Jamaican Breakfast was super.!

Ulemper: AC could have worked just a little bit better in our room.

Fordele: I like the spacious room and the cleanliness of the facility. In side of the rooms needs to be updated as far as TV/channels, also need to have microwave, iron and board for guess accommodation.

Ulemper: I did not like the location of this hotel, it was far from shopping was very difficult to find. It took us more that an hour to find the location after asking people on the street. The sign on the hotel was not very noticeable.

Fordele: Warmth hospitality breakfast

Ulemper: Ace could b cooler

Fordele: I like the spacious room, it had a nice and cool inviting smell, sheets were also clean. I enjoyed the pool in the night. The fact that room service was offered is a plus and the staff were friendly ...

Ulemper: The breakfast menu needs to be updated, can't serve the same set of things everyday. Also the food was not consistent in taste and at different times they ran out of what we had order and I had to...

Ulemper: Televison had limited stations to watch a bit disappointed but thats all.

Fordele: The staff made us feel like we belonged there.

Ulemper: everything

Fordele: i did not want coffee, the hot mint tea was good so was the ackee and salt fish and calaloo breakfast. very courteous staff.

Ulemper: bathroom too small for big and tall people, and the mattress wasn't very comfy the beds needed blankets. overall convenient for the short stay. the sign on the out side needs to be bigger so that ...

Fordele: As they saying goes 'Don't judge a book by its cover'..that is so true for this hotel. Dont let the looks of the outside fool you from what's inside. Very nice spacious room for a ...

Fordele: Breakfast was included in the room rate and had Jamaican options.

Ulemper: The menu was monotonous, almost got tired of ackee and saltfish and they could have included at least 1 serving of fruit to make the choices healthier.

Fordele: Breakfast was excellent

Ulemper: Room needs better lining and registerator

Fordele: Courteous staff

Fordele: Tæt på mange små billige lokale spisesteder med jerk kylling, oxtail mm på Mainl Road og en kort gå tur ned til byen.

Ulemper: Hotellet er lidt slidt, men der er overordnet rent og pænt og personalet er flinke. Poolen er helt uden sol og lidt slidt, men som resten ren og pæn.

Fordele: Clean room

Ulemper: Shower curtains

Fordele: We where well taken care of, the staff was like a family to us, every thing that we needed was there and for that reason we have rebook to return, and even ask to be given the same suite that we stayed when next we visit .

Ulemper: The staff was unfriendly and unhelpful.

Fordele: this place was like love at first sight.Me and my husband received a warm welcome....and the lady that prepare the room did an excellent job...Iloved it...Simone was her name.

Ulemper: wasn't really a bother...we didn't have an iron..when we check at front desk...they couldn't access one..but eventually I saw a gentleman coming from the pool and a borrow his.

Fordele: We loved how quiet it was for most of our stay and the private beachfront was perfect. The kitchen had everything you would need and a supermarket is across the road which was very convenient. It...

Ulemper: Could only pick up the wifi signal from the edge of the patio so it would be good if an extra router could be added and there was wifi in the rooms. The bed was two single beds pushed together with ...

Fordele: my first time staying and it was good

Ulemper: walking at the back to enter the apartment

Fordele: Nice location, decent facilities. Safe and secure.

Ulemper: Front desk response is horrible. Overall customer service needs to be greatly improved. Also facilities can be bit cleaner.

Fordele: Security Guard Marvin was extremely helpful at making the family be comfortable. The location was a little away from Ochi which was great to get away from the hustle and bustle. Easy to catch cabs ...

Fordele: Private beach and nice pool. Room very well stocked with necessities.

Ulemper: Bed is a little hard would be perfect with a memory foam top!

Fordele: I liked the view from room

Ulemper: The pool had a lot of dead bugs n trash floating in it the whole time,never saw one person maintaining the pool. The toilet in room had scum build up under seat that could be seen when sitting at ...

Fordele: The Staff was very nice and the place was very quiet

Ulemper: Pool was being renovated

Fordele: The staff was very friendly and helpful.. Not too far from town.. my husband and I would definitely stay there again.

Ulemper: The pool are area.. it wasn't kept up and the pool itself wasn't clean... we would have love to go for a swim.

Fordele: Personalet var meget venlige og hjælpsomme.. Ikke langt fra byen. Min mand og jeg vil helt sikkert bo der igen.

Ulemper: Poolen er område .. det var ikke holdt op og poolen var i sig selv ikke rent ... vi ville have kærlighed til tag en svømmetur.

Fordele: I loved looking out from the balcony and seeing the beach

Ulemper: The food was not that good

Fordele: The view of the ocean is wonderful (every room has an ocean view), and the location of the property is very close to a freshwater river mouth that flows into the ocean. There are several types of ...

Fordele: The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was wonderful.

Ulemper: The hotel was not very easy to find and then when found it appeared to be in the ghetto

Fordele: Quiet location clean water and private beach - lovely ocean views

Ulemper: Location wouldn't have wanted to walk out alone at night

Fordele: THE BAR BY THE BEACH ,

Ulemper: THE PLACE NEEDS A REDO IT'S RIGHT BY THE SEA BUT WHEN U GET THERE IT LOOK'S LIKE A DUMP SOME FRESH PAINT AND GOOD SCRUB WOULD HELP

Fordele: It's in a quiet area, beautiful view

Ulemper: N/a

Fordele: The beach was good but a little confusing with the adjoining resort . nevertheless could be relaxing although my stay was temporary as l was moving on to my residence in the area.

Ulemper: The relaxation of the beach

Fordele: Nothing

Ulemper: We nearly die at 3:30 in the morning while asleep when a fire took place in the kitchen right below our room and out of breath thanks god we woke up and run for safety and furthermore nobody came to ...

Fordele: The food was awesome, the reception was awesome, the room was right by the beach, the location excellent, the beach is very nice. Wake up walk out the room to the beach... The water pressure in that ...

Ulemper: There were no rugs so the sand was an issue coming from the beach. The shower curtain was very thin so the bathroom would get soaking wet. And the bathroom is dark. Tiles need to be updated. But I ...

Fordele: The staff were very pleasant.

Ulemper: The light and cable were down the first day we got to the resort. The wifi was weak, the cable was down for most of our stay and we kept hearing that this was out of the staff's control. They was ...

Fordele: Loved the staff! Super friendly

Ulemper: The bed were extremely unfomfortable! The mattress was old and dented, unable to sleep on one side of the bed. Bad water pressure in the shower. Had to ask for towels and toilet paper several times. Missed cleaning 2 days. Drinking water was relatively expensive at the hotel.

Fordele: The receptionist was pleasant.

Ulemper: The facilities are way below standard. I truly believe that this place falls in the category of false advertising. The rooms were dingy and a bit smelly, no internet service in the rooms , the pool ...

Fordele: Just the staff

Ulemper: Everything but the staff

Fordele: This hotel is just far enough away from the craziness of downtown Ocho that you can actually hear kids playing in the schoolyard and hymns being sung in the nearby church. And the staff is super ...

Ulemper: No facilities for food was available but not a problem