Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica

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8.0

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Gym

Kitchen

Explore the area

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Turtle Beach4 min walk
Mystic Mountain5 min drive
Dunn's River Falls6 min drive
Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Apartment E35 is a Privately owned One Bedroom with a Loft Condominium within the Sandcastles Property in the heart of Ocho Rios, St.Ann.

The property is located within walking distance to numerous Restaurants, Supermarkets, Mobile Phone Providers, Commercial Banks, Shopping Outlets. The complex is manned by Security on a 24 hour basis and access is Restricted to Lawful Visitors/Guests only.

The property has access to a private beach that is free for guests at Sandcastles and also a swimming pool.

The Facilities in the Condo are as follows:

1. Bedroom has a King Size Serta Pillow Top Mattress with first quality Hotel Linen. The loft has Two Twin Sized Beds.

2. Juliette Balcony with a table and 2 chairs, it is small and can accommodate 2 persons

3. Fully Air-Conditioned (including the loft area.)

4. Kitchenette is outfitted with Brand New Appliances that include Microwave Oven, 4 Burner Electric Stove with Oven, 10 cuft. Refrigerator, 4 Slice Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker and Electric Kettle, Iron and Ironing Board, Utensils for Cooking, Dining and Baking.

5. Cable Service.

6. 32' LCD Flat Screen Television.

7. Personal Housekeeper for Apartment.

8. Room Vault and Lock Up Cupboard for Valuables such as Laptops, Cameras, Cellphones etc.

9. Bath has Spa Shower with Extra Large Shower Head and Hot Water is available in all taps.

10. Bath linen, Toiletries and Kitchen Towels are Provided.

Property manager

Chenessa Harpaul

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The housekeeper will collect a damage deposit of $100USD which will be returned during check out once nothing has been misplaced or broken.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ocho Rios

Located in Ocho Rios, this condo is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mystic Mountain. Reggae Xplosion Museum and Shaw Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

What's nearby

Turtle Beach - 4 min walk
Ocho Rios Fort - 15 min walk
Mystic Mountain - 5 min drive
Mahogany Beach - 6 min drive
Dunn's River Falls - 6 min drive

Getting around

Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mother`s - ‬13 min walk
‪8Rivaz Lounge - ‬16 min walk
‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
‪MOMO @ Moon Palace Jamaica Grande - ‬9 min walk
‪Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (Ocho Rios) - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo is steps away from Turtle River Park and Turtle Beach. Dunn's River Falls is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kai D.

16 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonnige Winterferien

Alles in allem eine sehr schöne Anlage! Ein Wehrmutstropfen für uns war die nicht funktionierende Klimaanlage, die auch in unseren sechs Tagen des Aufenthaltes nicht repariert wurde. Insgesamt aber empfehlenswert!!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah F.

20 Jan 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice location

The property manager was very nice and accomodating. I loved the location in close proximity to the shopping are we walked to do what we wanted to do. We rented a 2 bedroom but received a loft with 1 bedroom. The sheets on the beds in the loft were not clean. When we walked in the space I could smell stale bleach water as if the place was hurried wiped. The stairs on the walk to get to the space were never swept in the 4 days we were there. The same garbage we saw when we arrived were the same garbage we passed when we were leaving, 4 days later. The bedroom air conditioner never worked the 4 days we were there. We never received any cleaning or offer for cleaning for our entire stay. Our food was overtaken by ants on the countertop on our second day. We were charge one price and now I saw an increase in the cost on my credit card. This could have been a great stay if simple accomadations were in place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamieka T.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 day stay with friends

The apartment was clean and neat and loved the proximity to the beach. Close to strip with lots of activities and nightclub!!! The locals were welcoming, I enjoyed interacting with them daily. I will be booking again in the near future.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

WENDIE P.

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

GREAT location and property

Sand Castles is great. Ive always loved staying there. I will say that this unit could use a bit of upgrades. The pots and pans are in terrible shape and there was no serving wear other than a slotted spoon. No mixing bowls or platters. VERY limited silverware. It made it hard to cook in the room. The sheets on the twin beds in the loft were very thin and old with holes. The elastic was gone so they wouldnt even stay on the bed. Shelly, the property manager, was a sweetheart though...she was very responsive to our needs and requests. I wish the owner would put a few bucks into the place because I would LOVE to stay there again but for the nightly price I feel its a bit overpriced and shabby.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was in walking distance and the condo was in a secure location. We didn’t really have to drive anywhere. The restaurant and pool serve delicious food.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Jelena S.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location / cleanliness was lacking

Location is 10/10 but inside was 2/10 reason number 1. No mesh so bugs were croling in easy. #2.Dishes were all rusted and not useful at all we had to go out and buy our own. #3 pictures of the place were different than what we ended up up in. Carpet in the livingroom is pointless full of sand like it's outside and no vacuum 😒 just a broom so it's worst if you try to do something to clean it up. Communication was good but place is not kept in good condition at all. You come in and it's too late if you booked for 2 weeks like us. Was very disappointed. If she would invest a bit in that place and not just look to collect I would have been back and would recommend . Not again !

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Mechelle M.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was value for money nice clean and comfy. Everything we need was there and the host was the best

Best choice i ever made.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Letia J.

9 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice and clean in a great location.

It was good for our 1 night stay. Location was great. Walking distance to restaurants & nice pool area on the premises. The apartment complex/premises itself is outdated and needs some tender, love, and care however, the apartment itself was very nice and looked just like the pictures. It was very small, especially the balcony but was clean with nice decor. The housekeeper Shelly was really nice and assisted us with directions. She was very helpful. Because we were only staying for 1 night, we didn't get a chance to meet her in person. Overall, it was a nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

23 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value in a good spot

Great location in Ocho Rios, pretty much everything was in walking distance or a 5-10 minute ride, right next to the beach and has a few bars on site along with a restaurant.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Latesha W.

18 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This property is in the heart of Ochi with so much within walking distance. The unit was equipped with everything I needed for my stay. Wifi worked good, bed was comfy, upstairs loft was an added bonus. Chenessa is an excellent host and Shelly the housekeeper was amazing also...she kept the place sparkling and smelling fresh.

Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Tahirih H.

2 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not happy with service

I would give this location a three star because of how quick communication was with the owner with check in......but the overall experience was not good. I’ll start with the good. Really nice location, meaning the room was located in a great part of town. Directly by margarita ville and duns river. The building itself it really dated but it’s in the middle of everything so I understand. Quick check in. That’s really it for the good. The bad, the rooms were very dark, lighting needs updating. You can’t sit comfortably on the balcony, the chairs take up most the space. Kitchen decent, bathroom hot water didn’t work.....overall the place was ok but updates are needed. What ruined the experience for us was the housekeeper Shelby (or Shelly), I had to give her a cash deposit upon arrival, it was incase of any damages. We paid the deposit and was told we would get it back on departure day. Shelby was aware which day were leaving. She requested that if we wanted to stay more nights that we could pay her directly, I felt that was unprofessional. She then proceeded to tell me how the owners have broken up but still doing business together. I kept trying to get her to stop communication because I felt uncomfortable discussing there business. On the departure morning I called to get my deposit, the house keeper then stated that I should of reminded her, so she could of given it to us the night before. She then explained she doesn’t work on Sundays, she then told us to leave the keys on the counter and turn off everything and that she would get to it Monday! We thought it wasn’t a good idea to leave the door unlocked but she insisted...... so we told her we would be back in two days because we were heading to another place. She said she would have our deposit then. Two days later I called her (housekeeper) to let her know that we were on the property......She then hit us with....Have you spoken to the owners? We said No why, she explains that there were iron burn marks on the sofas......and that she couldn’t return the deposit!!My husband was livid!!! WE NEVER EVEN USED AN IRON!! We couldn’t believe it! I then made her show me the iron burn.... THERE WAS NO IRON BURN....on any of the sofas! Shelby point at a small dark spot that my husband wiped off by brushing it with his hand. We couldn’t believe this woman was trying to keep our deposit and once I said I was calling the owners she then proceeded to give us the deposit! Dont Recommend at all!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

27 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!!

This was the perfect villa for me and my little family! The owner communicated with me for months rescheduling due to the pandemic. Ms. Shelley was such a great help and everyone checked on us during our stay. The home is very clean, kitchen has all you need and bathroom is adorable. Thank you again for your hospitality. I will be back soon.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

20 Nov 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

was not ready for my arrival.

the property were not very clean the apartment very dated the rug in the living area was dirty and the owner did not communicate with the housekeeper about my arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value for money

Relaxing, well kept grounds, perfect location, staff pleasant with a willingness to be of assistance. Excellent security. Only issue was the final night, when the DJ decided to play music containing lewd lyrics about the female anatomy even though there were at least 3 young girls present. Made us leave the pool are. They should know better. Other than that, excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Nice staff ,location was excellent.Property was ok.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

4 May 2019

GREAT LOCATION

I love the cleansiness and hospitality

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cal G.

24 Mar 2019

Great apartment in town with lots to do

Love the tennis court had an early morning tennis lesson. The apartment is clean and efficient. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping very lively! Great host

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Charmain C.

2 Feb 2019

Clean

Clean and cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Porscha C.

10 Dec 2018

Great Vacation home!

My mother in law stayed at this condo for five nights and she enjoyed every bit of it. Chenessa the owner is such a pleasure to work with and the condo is in excellent condition. The place is absolutely beautiful and the pictures does it no justice. The price is amazing and this will not be the last time that we will stay at this property. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Michael M.

8 Nov 2018

Great budget rental.

Clean, convenient and surpassed our expectation. Close to beach access, shopping and attractions. Awesome bargain for the money especially if you're not looking for all inclusive stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Wayne E.

13 Sept 2017

The worst

This place was the worst, little ants were everywhere, no hot water for showering and after I bought food to cook the stove didn't work , it was an electric stove that wasn't electrically connected. Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mahalia S.

13 July 2017

Peaceful getaway

The apartment was cozy and clean & peaceful ..its located close to everything in town so you never need to take a cab. We also felt very safe with the 24hr security. Its actually more spacious than what the pictures potrayed..only downfall would be the cable I think we only had 1 channel and the wifi sucks ..but otherwise it was good.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

12 Mar 2017

Great apartment!

Apartment was actually better that shown in pictures. In a great location in the heart of Ocho Rios and on well maintained grounds. The owner was prompt in replying to all my queries and the housekeeper Stephanie was very helpful during our stay. This is a great alternative to the all inclusive and gives you the opportunity to see the real jamaica.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

29 Dec 2016

Wonderful condo!! We enjoyed your place.

Your condo was exactly what was stated in the description and pictures. It was modern, updated, clean and spacious! The master bed (king) was very comfortable. I loved the easy access to the beach, although 6$ a day to rent a chair while staying at a resort on the beach, I'm not used to paying. We ate offsite each day.. but enjoy the sand bar (club/bar) on property. I would stay again anytime visiting Ocho Rios! Thank you again for accommodating our last minute reservation! And as everyone else stated before, Stephanie the housekeeper was very nice and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

28 Oct 2016

Wonderful, cozy, apartment

My mother and I only stayed for one night but it was just what we needed and would have also been great for a longer stay. The apartment was clean and cozy and the beds were very comfortable. The amenities were exactly as advertised and the housekeeper Lulu made both check in and check-out a breeze. Thank you for a wonderful stay!