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Property grounds
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
2 bedrooms, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ocho Rios, St. Ann
  • Turtle River Park
    1 min walk
  • Turtle Beach
    4 min walk
  • Island Village
    5 min walk
  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    18 min drive

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About the area

Ocho Rios

With a stay at this condo in Ocho Rios, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle River Park. .This condo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jamaica Beaches and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Turtle Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Turtle Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ocho Rios Fort - 15 min walk
  • Mystic Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Dunn's River Falls - 6 min drive
  • Mahogany Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miss T's Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mother`s - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Passage To India - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. The condo has a pillowtop bed. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chenessa Harpaul

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica Condo
Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica Condo Ocho Rios

Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The place was nice clean neat and the host along with her cleaning lady Shelly was on point! You are staying in the heart of Ochi which I love everyone from the staff on the property were very friendly and helpful. I will stay at this property again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and host was very accomodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
This property was lovely and within walking distance of supermarkets, shops, the jerk chicken stand, Ocho Rios Jerk, taxi stations - including route taxis were easy to get to (walk) and within a 15 minute drive from the Knutsford (Drax Hall). The cleaning person was easy to reach and personable (Shelly). The property was not waterview (it didn’t say it was) but access to the pool was so easy and access to the beach was easy as well - walk downstairs to the gate and enter. It was also very easy to work with the owner and we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Nice staff ,location was excellent.Property was ok.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

GREAT LOCATION
I love the cleansiness and hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cal G.

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., Toronto

Clean
Clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Porscha C.

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.

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

2/10 Terrible

Wayne E., Washington D. C.

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

8/10 Good

Mahalia S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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