Sandcastles Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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Private beach, white sand, beach bar
Exterior
View from room
Property grounds
Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Room options

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Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 121 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 836 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 557 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann

What's nearby

  • Turtle Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ocho Rios Fort - 15 min walk
  • Mahogany Beach - 17 min walk
  • Mystic Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Dunn's River Falls - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss T's Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (Ocho Rios) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mother`s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sandcastles Beach Resort

Family-friendly resort
Consider a stay at Sandcastles Beach Resort and take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and an outdoor tennis court
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sandcastles Beach Resort include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–9 AM: USD 10-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 10 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Sandcastles Ocho Rios Condo
SandCastles Resort
SandCastles Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Resort Jamaica
Sand Castles Resort Jamaica/Ocho Rios
Sand Castles Ocho Rios
Sand Castles Hotel Ocho Rios
SandCastles Ocho Rios Hotel
SandCastles Hotel
Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Resort Resort
Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Resort Resort Ocho Rios

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sandcastles Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sandcastles Beach Resort located?

This family-friendly Ocho Rios resort is within a 5-minute walk of Turtle River Park and Jamaica Beaches. Dunn's River Falls is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Sandcastles Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 44 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berchum

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our apartment was clean and nice 👌 fully equipped. I would definitely stay there again. I also liked how everything outside are in close proximity to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melvin

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall i enjoyed my experience but lighting of the rooms could be improved except for the bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water in the unit. No water coming out of the hot water spigot. Mildew on walls in the unit. I was unable to shower and no staff on site up to noon time to fix the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

NAKIYA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jheanell

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sandcastles is in a great location and is a good property if you are looking for something outside of the typical marble resort. The security staff and gate staff were wonderful and personable. The unit we stayed in was awful (some are privately owned and rented, some are owned and rented by the resort. I don't know which one ours was). The kitchen was terrible, very little in the way of cookware and some of the dishes were cracked and broken. There were no glasses available , just plastic that had seen better days. Not even a sharp knife or pair of scissors available. The twin beds only had a sheet, I had to use one of our towels to cover my kids. This was extra annoying as we only got a couple of towels to begin with, which were never replaced because the room was never cleaned. We requested bath mats but they never came. This property has so much potential, it's too bad that our experience was in apartment D7.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Delores

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Coralee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No one knows what is going on. Check in was a nightmare. They didn’t have enough towels and wash clothes in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Rose

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Eartha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the property 11/24 - 27. I have not seen a housekeeper in those 4 days. I had to live with the garbage and dirty linnen. Thank G-d i was alone. The backdoor and windows were closed BUT NOT LOCKED! I didn't realize untill the next day that it was a sliding door. The apartment is on the ground floor. Anyone could have opened the door and window and enter the apartment while i was asleep on Friday night. That is unacceptable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Garnett

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at sandcastle in the pass and it was wonderful The property is too old and dirty, mold in bathroom ceiling and dirt by the window. I stayed in A6 , really needs upgrade and redo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
Wouldn’t recommend. Beat up and poor quality. service is even worse. A lot of issues to get on the beach even though it’s right next door. Stay away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, didn't like that my room didn't have a bigger couch or a sleeper couch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

CANUTE

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURE WAS AWFUL; THE ROOM WAS DIRTY,HARDLY ANY LIGHT IN THE ROOM, BULBS MISSING. ITEMS MISSINGFROM THE KICHEN THE WOMAN MANAGER AND FRONT DESK STAFF TELL LIES, THERE SHOU'LD BE IN PRISON. THE ROOM IS NOT FIT FOIR A DOG. TRAVELOCITY WI LL GET A BAD REVIEW BECAUSE OF THIS SO CALL HOTEL, VERY NASTY. THE WAS NOT EQUIPT AS ADVERTISED. THE JAMAICA GOVERNMENT SHOULD CLOSED DOWN THIS DIRTY PLACE. I AM TALKING TO MY LAWYER ABOUT REPORTINGF THE MANAGER AND STAFF TO LOCAL GLEANER NEWS PAPER. NO STANDBY GENERATOR, I HAD TOI CUT MY STAY SHORT, I LOST MONEY THE PLACE IS NO GOOD. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE. TRAVELOCI TY SHOULD DROP THEM, BAD REVIEW REGARDS CANUTE SIMPSON

4/10 Poor

Marjorie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is convenient to shopping. Housekeeping was unimpressive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Quiet, however, since there are no elevators, help with our suitcases would be nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

yolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has gone downhill. Should've listened to the transportation driver who shared horror stories from other guests who stayed here.

2/10 Terrible

yolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They do not answer calls nor text messages. No housekeeping services at all. Mold on the bathroom ceiling and sink. Missing lightbulbs in every room. Front desk sends messages also withoutaresponse. I will never return.

8/10 Good

Sadian

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the convenient location, was right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unable to get any assistance with any needs. Staff was not friendly Needed toilet paper and was told manager would send someone. No one ever came. We had to get t paper from our family member who was staying there. Unacceptable. They never removed dirty towels daily even though we were told they would. Staff not friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cecelia

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at Sandcastle Resort in the evening, we couldn’t see the property well as it was dark. However, in the morning when i opened the curtains, I realized we hadn’t gotten the ocean view room that we booked, instead, we had a view of the parking lot. I spoke with the young woman at the desk and was told she would have to contact the owner and let the owner know the situation and then call us back; she never called back and the owner never called. When we returned to the desk and asked again about our room (no one at the desk answered our calls), we were told the owner didn’t have any ocean view rooms available. I asked it another owner had an ocean view room and what could be done to remedy the situation; I was told there was nothing they could do. On the third day, we asked to have our room cleaned and the housekeeper (who was lovely) said she never received the message so the room wasn’t cleaned. The bottom line is: customer service was lacking, we didn’t get what we paid for and the cleanliness of the premises was less than desired so Expedia found another property for us. It was not the way we wanted to begin our stay in Jamaica. I would not stay at Sandcastle Resort in the future and I would not recommend It.