Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2024

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Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Dates

October 2024

November 2024

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Restaurant

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront

Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Oceanfront

Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

White River Bay Po Box 24, Between San Souci and Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann

What's nearby

White River Reggae Park - 6 min walk
Prospect Plantation - 17 min walk
Mahogany Beach - 8 min drive
Dunn's River Falls - 11 min drive
Turtle Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Miss T's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Boulangerie - ‬7 min drive
‪Mother`s - ‬5 min drive
‪Pizza King - ‬5 min drive
‪Mongoose Jamaica - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge

Hotel by the ocean

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge provides a restaurant and more.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool
A 24-hour front desk and laundry services

Room features

All guestrooms at Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge feature comforts such as air conditioning.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Balconies, kitchenettes, and cable channels

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Food and drink

1 restaurant

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Kitchenette
Outdoor pool

Guest services

24-hour front desk

Outdoors

Beachfront location

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning

Bathroom

Hair dryer

Entertainment

Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Kitchenette

Outdoor space

Balcony

Iron/ironing board

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Crystal Ripple Beach Ocho Rios

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Hotel

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Ocho Rios

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Hotel Ocho Rios

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Where is Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Ocho Rios, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of White River Reggae Park and Coconut Grove Shopping Village. Prospect Plantation and Reggae Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Reviews

5.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

ashley, canada

23 Feb, 2014

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

HORRIBLE STAFF, OK STAY

I READ REVIEWS AND CHOSE NOT TO STAY HERE, BUT BECAUSE OF RODENT PROBLEMS AT ANOTHER HOTEL THIS WAS OUR ONLY OTHEER OPTION....DONT DO IT....STAFF WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! CLEANING STAFF WAS PLEASANT AND THE OVERNIGHT GUY WAS GREAT, BUT THE MID DAY GUY DID NOT WANT TO HELP US IN ANYWAY- EVEN AFTER WE ASKED HIM TO HELP US (2 FEMALES) BRING OUR HOTEL CHAIRS DOWN TO THE BEACH HE REFUSED, WE TOLD HIM WE WOULD GIVE HIM A TIP AND HE SAID HE DIDNT NEED OUR MONEY!!!! WE ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR SHUTTLE BUS THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO PICK US UP THE NEXT MORNING AT 6AM AND WE NEEDED TO CALL THE SHUTTLE SERVICE ASAP IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR FLIGHT BACK TO CANADA THE NEXT DAY...HE REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO USE THE PHONE SAYING HE NEEDED TO KEEP THE LINE FREE AND WENT BACK TO LOOKING AT THE COMPUTER AND IGNORED ME WHILE I WAS TALKING! I HAD TO TURN ON MY ROAMING AND CALL INTERNATIONALLY!! HE MADE OUR STAY MISERABLE....BECAUSE OF HIM WILL NEVER GO AGAIN!!!! THE BREAKFAST WAS EXACTLY AS STATED; JUST CEREAL AND JUICE THE ROOMS WHERE A GOOD SIZE AND FAIRLY DECENT WITH A NICE VIEW TO THE BEACH THE LOCATION IS VERY FAR FROM TOWN AND WAS ADVISED TO NOT LEAVE THE PLACE AS IT WAS UNSAFE TO DO SO BY OURSELVES...THERE WAS A BRIDGE WHERE PEOPLE SMOKE AND DRANK. LOOKED LIKE A SPOT WHERE THE HOMELESS HUNG OUT. ALL AN ALL THIS PLACE WAS SATISFACTORY FOR A LAST MINUTE STAY...WOULD DEFINITELY NOT GO AGAIN NOR WOULD I RECOMMEND!!!!!! PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO ANY OTHER REVIEWS;

6/10 Okay

Moong Dal

12 Oct, 2013

Liked: Staff & service

Decent place

I really liked that this hotel is on a quiet beach that's great for swimming, but not much sand though if you are into tanning (not sure anyone is these days). Breakfast included, Rooms are OK. The parking area is dark and sketchy and having read other reviews about it i was nervous about leaving my rental there, so I asked management if I could parallel park against the property, which they allowed. All was fine in the end, nice friendly staff, OK for a night and I liked that it was a bit away from the city center and all the hustle.

4/10 Poor

Nicholas, Kingston, Jamaica

13 Aug, 2013

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"Unforgettable" experience

nice location for a hotel, by the beach side but this hotel did not capitalize on this. I spent one night with my wife and I will never go back. Simply substandard.

8/10 Good

Oswald, North Carolina

2 Jul, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Secluded Quiet hotel with very good view of ocean

My wife and I checked in on Wednesday June 17th at approximately 4:00 pm. We were greeted by Mrs. Williams who had a very welcoming smile and a pleasant personality. The house keeping staff was very pleasant and did a vey good job in keeping the room clean and stack with all necessary service requirements.

4/10 Poor

DeeDee, New York, NY, USA

1 May, 2013

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Description not accurate.

The room was spacious and pretty clean, but there is NO restaurant as described in the amenities section. What they have is a kitchen and the housekeeper can make meals if you order it in advance AND if they have the food available. They have a menu, but when I placed my order for meals, they were not able to fill them. I had to take taxis daily to get food, which got pretty frustrating and expensive after a while. The hotel staff was very nice and did everything they could to try to make me comfortable, but the hotel is very old, pretty isolated outside of the town and is very limited in amenities. There is no swimming pool and no activities on site. It was quiet and I got a lot of sleep, but I would not stay there again.

2/10 Terrible

John B, San Diego

29 Apr, 2013

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Think 30 year old ratty Motel 6

...nd think again about staying here. Yeah, it’s cheap for Jamaica, but cheap in Jamaica gets you a flop house on the beach. Room décor looked like a garage sale in Detroit. Carpet way beyond useful life. Bathroom like a bad dream and you get the picture. Best thing about this place is the beach and it’s really nice.

8/10 Good

Beantown LD

21 Feb, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

peaceful

This spot in Ocho Rios is beautiful. It is set away from all tourist spots but, still close enough to enjoy all the Ocho Rios has to offer. The staff are amazing and keep the place very clean. We would definately go back next time we are in Ochee!

2/10 Terrible

Carlene March

20 Feb, 2013

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would never stay in this hotel again. The service was as poor as can be and the information that I got incorrect. Parking is insecure not even a decent breakfast. Boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

28 Dec, 2012

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

horrible

The worst experience ever!

2/10 Terrible

JL, California, USA

19 Dec, 2012

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOT a good hotel for relaxing.

This motel is not a good place for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation or for anyone that expects to be able to move around freely. The beach is great as are the views. But if you stay here have your own drinks and food. If not you will suffer and getting around is a drag. I will not be going back to Jamaica again but if I do I will NOT even think about staying here.

2/10 Terrible

Papan, Orlando, FL, USA

2 Dec, 2012

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice spot but need renovation and new staff.

Security was a major concern. Strangers could walk onto the property easily . The $60 deposit for a room key didn't play well with me. I couldn't bring guess to my room Paint falling of the walls A rusty a/c unit on the patio that was a eye soar

6/10 Okay

Elaine

5 Sep, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

close to the beautiful beach

My stay was comfortable and the staff was great.

10/10 Excellent

zara

14 Aug, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely view of the sea

Had a lovely stay wish we could have stayed later. Nice view for me & my partner & a break away from the kids

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

15 Jul, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel was great! The location was undesired.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

22 Jun, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Bill

19 Jun, 2012

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Seen Better Days

It was OK, we just wanted to get away from Kingston, where we were working. The hotel (motel, really) is a bit run down, I expected more for the money. However, the staff were very helpful. The area is not centrally located so you have to take relatively expensive cabs everywhere. Give the river raft trip on nearby White River a miss. It is full of trash, you can't go very far upriver and the gondaleers become hostile when you try to negotiate a reasonable rate from them.

4/10 Poor

J Jackson

7 Jun, 2012

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very uncomfortable bed!

Will not recommend to friends or family, hotel location difficult to get to, rough roads and neighborhood. Room was nice location, but sheets and bath mat was not changed entire 6 days.

8/10 Good

t42dance

21 May, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

your own beach

Relaxing beach front with total Carribbean beach experience.

6/10 Okay

California traveler

19 May, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely ocean front location

The hotel and staff were quite nice. The major problem we found with the hotel, was there was no restaurant to have dinner. The surrounding neighborhood was not one we would walk thru alone at night. We also didn't know of any restaurants close by. We had to order pizza delivery one night and it was the smallest pizza I ever saw. We were also told there was a restaurant next door at an "all inclusive" resort. When we checked into it, we were told it would cost us $75 each just to go into the resort plus the cost of dinner. Not acceptable. Also the shower left something to be desired. There was only one heavy flow of water coming out of the spout. Nothing we couldn't overcome, but it could have been much better.

8/10 Good

D and J

23 Apr, 2012

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great view

For the price, very good. Going back.