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Ocho Rios and the Central North Coast

Accommodations

Ocho Rios has developed a wide array of accommodation options thanks to its place as one of the original resort towns in Jamaica. Nevertheless, at the lower end, conditions tend to be consistently on the shabby side with few exceptions, while there are several good mid-range and high-end options.

Many of Jamaica's wealthiest families have weekend homes on Discovery Bay, making it one of the island's most exclusive villa enclaves. Many of these homes rent through agents, while some rent directly through the owners, but usually the pricing is the same either way and renting through an agent can afford some accountability and recourse should you have any problems.

A smattering of low-key budget accommodations can also be found in Discovery Bay, with little in between the budget and luxury extremes.

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Mystic Ridge Resort

Mystic Ridge Resort (from US$118) is the sister property to the Ocho Rios hilltop theme park, Mystic Mountain, offering guests discounted tour rates and complimentary transport. The stratified complex has standard rooms, loft suites, and one- and two-bedroom apartments. The furnishings and linens are modern with bold colors and tasteful floral motifs. Flat panel TVs, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, private bathrooms and balconies feature in the apartments. Rates include a complimentary breakfast buffet in the poolside Zedoj Restaurant.

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Jewel Dunn's River

Jewel Dunn's River Resort (starting at US$250 double) has ample size guest rooms configured with a single king bed or two double beds. All rooms have mini bars and complimentary internet service. The categories range from the Saphire Moutain View to the Emeral Lanai rooms in smaller, two-story buildings where ground floor rooms open to a patio with a king four-poster or two double bed configuration. A step up gets you vistas of the sea in the Saphire Ocean View rooms, also with four-poster king beds and balconies.

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The Blue House

A top notch B&B (US$140-220 double occupancy) in a serene, green setting minutes from the heart of Ocho Rios. Five comfortable, air conditioned bedrooms can sleep a maximum of 15 persons. The pool is just large enough, and surrounded by lounge chairs and lush vegetation. Run by a Chinese-Jamaican family of innkeepers and renown chefs, siblings Elise and Daryl who are well endowed to share the finer things in Jamaica, from its cultural treasures to its culinary delights.

In: Bed and Breakfasts

Green Castle Estate House

A spectacular colonial era estate house with miles of trails to explore

In: Villas

River Lodge

River Lodge (US$60–80 per room, including breakfast) is located on the site of a refurbished 400-year-old Spanish fort owned by Brigitta Fuchslocher. Rooms inside the fort complement a pair of cottages. From River Lodge there are hectares and hectares of unspoiled wilderness reaching almost all the way along the coast to Port Maria, where waterfalls and black-sand beaches are best reached by boat with the local fishermen.

In: Guesthouse

Strawberry Fields Together

Strawberry Fields Together Beachfront Cottages and Adventure Tours (US$90–220) sits on a seven-hectare property with six cottages ranging in comfort level from rustic Hibiscus to seaside honeymoon lavishness in Moonlight Magic. Two small private beaches with fine white sand line idyllic crystalline coves protected by coral reefs. An outdoor dining area has a wood deck, bar, pizza oven, and jerk center for eating and entertainment under the heavens.

In: Accommodations, Tours

Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn (from US$349/586 d. low/high season) has remained one of the top hotels in the island for decades for good reason. Several features make the 55-unit property unique and charming.

The beach is one of the best in Jamaica, with fine golden sand and crystal clear water that drops off quickly, fringed by low coral bluffs. Thatch umbrellas are planted abundantly across the sand and the bar staff makes regular rounds. Even at full occupancy Jamaica Inn never feels overcrowded.

In: Hotels, European Plan

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Scotch on the Rocks

Where better to rest your head and rejuvenate your spirit in Ocho Rios? Nowhere.

In: Villas

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande

Moon Palace Jamaica Grande (rom US$466 low season, US$652 high season) is the most prominent hotel on Turtle Beach, oc­cupying the prime piece of real estate on the point of the bay. Completely refurbished in 2014 and taken over by Mexico-based Palace Resorts, the 705-room hotel boasts its own Dolphin Cove, a surf pool, a discotheque, buffet and à la carte dining. Rooms come in partial sea view and sea view categories, are modern and immaculate with quality toiletries, soft linens and minibars. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and throughout the property.

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Kaz Kreol

Kaz Kreol (US$98) is located on a beautiful beach along White River Bay, adjacent to the Shaw Park Beach Hotel (which is run-down and definitely not recommended). Rooms have queen or king beds, cable, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with hot water.

The only place in town for falafel or a Greek sandwich is Little Santurini Grill (Kaz  Kreol, White River, 7am-10pm daily, tel. 876/974-4613, US$10-20). Both are convincingly prepared and affordably served beach- side on a gorgeous stretch of coast by the mouth of the White River.

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