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Reasonably priced and with a common balcony overlooking the water, Carleen’s Villa Guest House has seven no-frills rooms (US$40) equipped with ceiling fans, two twin beds, TVs, and hot water in private baths. There’s no pool and no food, but it’s five minutes away Mahogany Beach, Ochi’s most popular with locals.
James Bond fans may be on the look-out for the beaches that appeared in the 1963 film Dr. No. Pearly Beach and adjacent Laughing Waters served as Crab Cay, the fictitious island that was home to villainous Dr. No, where the first “Bond girl” Ursula Andress famously emerged from the sea to meet 007. Both beaches are privately managed by the St. Ann Development Corporation (SADCo) and aren’t accessible unless rented exclusively.
Couples Sans Souci (from US$ 502 dbl) is a sprawling gem of the well-managed Couples Resorts Jamaican family-owned all-inclusive group located just across the White River east of Ocho Rios and a five-minute drive west of the Couples Tower Isle sister property. The property has two large beaches, the west-facing one reserved for nudists with a large pool and bar on the lawn. The larger north-facing beach is at the center of the resort. On the western side of the property, the pool and spa sit atop low limestone cliffs in front of room blocks facing the large cove.
Te Moana (from US$105) is a lovely seaside cottage conveniently located somewhere in Ocho Rios....
Frankfort on the Beach (USD 21,262/25,123 weekly, low/high) is a six-bedroom, seven bath property located five minutes east of Ocho Rios center sleeping 14 with a staff of six. Amenities include AC, wireless internet, a Jacuzzi, kayaks, ping pong and a piano. The private beach is one of the most beautiful in Jamaica with fine, white sand and gentle lapping waves, making it an ideal property for children. Wedding parties are welcome (USD 3,000) with a minimum two-night stay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
