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Sandcastles Beach Resort

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront resort near Dunn's River Falls

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a marina with boats.
Property grounds
A swimming pool with slides, a gazebo, and a building with multiple balconies and a tower.
Economy Apartment, Kitchen | Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann
  • Place, Turtle River Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Studio, Kitchen

  • 557 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 121 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Comfort Apartment

  • 836 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Studio

Comfort Studio

  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Apartment, Kitchen

Economy Apartment, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Comfort Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ocho Rios

On the beach.Steps from the resort, you'll find Taj Mahal Mall and Turtle River Park. Reggae Xplosion Museum and Turtle Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Turtle River Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turtle Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocho Rios Craft Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocho Rios Fort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Blu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Juici Patties Drax Hall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scotchies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ocho Rios Jerk Center - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sandcastles Beach Resort

3.5-star beachfront resort near Dunn's River Falls
A private beach is featured. Sandcastles Beach Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Sandcastles Beach Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Sandcastles Beach Resort offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ocho Rios resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 10 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Sandcastles Ocho Rios Condo
SandCastles Resort
SandCastles Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Resort Jamaica
Sand Castles Resort Jamaica/Ocho Rios
Sand Castles Ocho Rios
Sand Castles Hotel Ocho Rios
SandCastles Ocho Rios Hotel
SandCastles Hotel
Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Resort Resort
Sandcastles Beach Resort Ocho Rios
Sandcastles Beach Resort Resort Ocho Rios

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandcastles Beach Resort to the airport?

Sandcastles Beach Resort is 10.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Sandcastles Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 170.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Sandcastles Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Sandcastles Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandcastles Beach Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort have a pool?

Sandcastles Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sandcastles Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Sandcastles Beach Resort to downtown Ocho Rios?

Sandcastles Beach Resort is 0.3 mi away from Ocho Rios.

Sandcastles Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 56 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly staff and the convenient location, was right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are like private apartments, convenient for a short stay. Very clean and friendly staff members. The professionalism was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Berchum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our apartment was clean and nice 👌 fully equipped. I would definitely stay there again. I also liked how everything outside are in close proximity to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything at Sandcastles was good Expedia make the check in experience terrible but that is not on the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melvin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall i enjoyed my experience but lighting of the rooms could be improved except for the bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marjorie

Disliked: Staff & service
The property is convenient to shopping. Housekeeping was unimpressive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Quiet, however, since there are no elevators, help with our suitcases would be nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Garnett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at sandcastle in the pass and it was wonderful The property is too old and dirty, mold in bathroom ceiling and dirt by the window. I stayed in A6 , really needs upgrade and redo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cordania

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

I did not get the room i paid for, i paid more for a 1 bedroom and got a studio. The shower didnt work properly, the toilet didnt work properly, the wifi didnt work and there was no microwave which i need with a toddler. The staff was friendly and helpful The outdoor property was nicely kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

yolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has gone downhill. Should've listened to the transportation driver who shared horror stories from other guests who stayed here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sadian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, didn't like that my room didn't have a bigger couch or a sleeper couch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, filthy room all over.

The front desk staff was great. The room was the most disgusting room I had ever seen. I left the hotel after 1 hour and checked into another hotel. I could not breathe with the bleach scent and definitely did not want my skin to tough anywhere in that room.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Coralee

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No one knows what is going on. Check in was a nightmare. They didn’t have enough towels and wash clothes in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Stay away

Wouldn’t recommend. Beat up and poor quality. service is even worse. A lot of issues to get on the beach even though it’s right next door. Stay away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water in the unit. No water coming out of the hot water spigot. Mildew on walls in the unit. I was unable to shower and no staff on site up to noon time to fix the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

yolanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They do not answer calls nor text messages. No housekeeping services at all. Mold on the bathroom ceiling and sink. Missing lightbulbs in every room. Front desk sends messages also withoutaresponse. I will never return.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unable to get any assistance with any needs. Staff was not friendly Needed toilet paper and was told manager would send someone. No one ever came. We had to get t paper from our family member who was staying there. Unacceptable. They never removed dirty towels daily even though we were told they would. Staff not friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Eartha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the property 11/24 - 27. I have not seen a housekeeper in those 4 days. I had to live with the garbage and dirty linnen. Thank G-d i was alone. The backdoor and windows were closed BUT NOT LOCKED! I didn't realize untill the next day that it was a sliding door. The apartment is on the ground floor. Anyone could have opened the door and window and enter the apartment while i was asleep on Friday night. That is unacceptable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a nice quiet and great location property. The apartment had issues: The stove only had 1 of 4 burners that worked call for maintenance and the guy had no clue as to how to fix it and he never came back. There was a leak from under the wall to the next unit. The balcony was rusty and the doors were very worn and hard to close. Front desk service needs work, training or a means of ingo that connects with the online reservation portal. Expedia did not give me the owners name or apartment number when I booked. The property had to research an available unit for me. The cleaning representative that I had was very friendly and made sure I got items of linen and help for the unfixable stove.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They over booked the place when I got there the receptionist ask for my name and after that she simply told me there’s no reservation for. I then called the booking number several time before I get a text saying “ I’m driving will contact the front desk” Approximately 47 minutes later I was then told by the front desk that my reservation has been moved to another hotel. When I drove over to the new hotel I was then told that there’s no rooms available except for one night stay at another hotel. I booked for Two night stay at a decent location and after an extensive wait time to be checked in I was offer 1 night stay at a location which didn’t seems safe in my opinion. I requested a refund on the 27th December 2024 and still haven’t been contacted by anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

CANUTE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURE WAS AWFUL; THE ROOM WAS DIRTY,HARDLY ANY LIGHT IN THE ROOM, BULBS MISSING. ITEMS MISSINGFROM THE KICHEN THE WOMAN MANAGER AND FRONT DESK STAFF TELL LIES, THERE SHOU'LD BE IN PRISON. THE ROOM IS NOT FIT FOIR A DOG. TRAVELOCITY WI LL GET A BAD REVIEW BECAUSE OF THIS SO CALL HOTEL, VERY NASTY. THE WAS NOT EQUIPT AS ADVERTISED. THE JAMAICA GOVERNMENT SHOULD CLOSED DOWN THIS DIRTY PLACE. I AM TALKING TO MY LAWYER ABOUT REPORTINGF THE MANAGER AND STAFF TO LOCAL GLEANER NEWS PAPER. NO STANDBY GENERATOR, I HAD TOI CUT MY STAY SHORT, I LOST MONEY THE PLACE IS NO GOOD. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE. TRAVELOCI TY SHOULD DROP THEM, BAD REVIEW REGARDS CANUTE SIMPSON
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lakisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place should not be listed on any booking site. Only as air b & b’s. I picked this place because of the location and amenities, Ocean front with a stove and close to bars and restaurants. Unfortunately I was not able to check in at the location. This place is not a resort! No computer and no way to contact or locate your reservation. This information should be listed and noted by Expedia prior to my arrival,So I was stranded in Jamaica on my birthday, out of the country, with no where to stay. An Expedia representative did assist me, in finding a new location. I was so anxious I agreed to the first location. Which meant I didn’t get the stove, beach front, and location to certain restaurants that I had planned my trip around. Did I mention it was my birthday. Ok. I did contact sandcastle the day before to let them know my flight arrives at 5pm, so I wanted to know how to check in. He said, “as long as you’re here by 10pm, you should be fine.”I arrived around 9:40pm. And yes, the young lady at the desk left at 10pm. Which meant I had to go find somewhere else to stay. I ended up staying at Sago Palm, which was a really nice hotel. To this day, 1/28/25, I still haven’t heard anything from sandcastle 6 days after my check in date. I am doing everything in my power to remove this place as a resort location. This should be illegal, it’s definitely scam likely! I’m not saying your experience will be the same, just make sure you get an exact address before you head to Jamaica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jheanell

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sandcastles is in a great location and is a good property if you are looking for something outside of the typical marble resort. The security staff and gate staff were wonderful and personable. The unit we stayed in was awful (some are privately owned and rented, some are owned and rented by the resort. I don't know which one ours was). The kitchen was terrible, very little in the way of cookware and some of the dishes were cracked and broken. There were no glasses available , just plastic that had seen better days. Not even a sharp knife or pair of scissors available. The twin beds only had a sheet, I had to use one of our towels to cover my kids. This was extra annoying as we only got a couple of towels to begin with, which were never replaced because the room was never cleaned. We requested bath mats but they never came. This property has so much potential, it's too bad that our experience was in apartment D7.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cecelia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at Sandcastle Resort in the evening, we couldn’t see the property well as it was dark. However, in the morning when i opened the curtains, I realized we hadn’t gotten the ocean view room that we booked, instead, we had a view of the parking lot. I spoke with the young woman at the desk and was told she would have to contact the owner and let the owner know the situation and then call us back; she never called back and the owner never called. When we returned to the desk and asked again about our room (no one at the desk answered our calls), we were told the owner didn’t have any ocean view rooms available. I asked it another owner had an ocean view room and what could be done to remedy the situation; I was told there was nothing they could do. On the third day, we asked to have our room cleaned and the housekeeper (who was lovely) said she never received the message so the room wasn’t cleaned. The bottom line is: customer service was lacking, we didn’t get what we paid for and the cleanliness of the premises was less than desired so Expedia found another property for us. It was not the way we wanted to begin our stay in Jamaica. I would not stay at Sandcastle Resort in the future and I would not recommend It.