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Couples Ocho Rios
Jamaica's original all-inclusive resort, Couples Ocho Rios, captures the essence of Old Jamaica charm mixed with breath-taking beauty. The hotel itself stands impressive as its white exterior is beautifully contrasted by all of nature's gifts.
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There are 212 rooms total. All rooms have either ocean or mountain view. Rooms are located in the main building, west wing, east wing, south wing, or in the garden villas. One bedroom suites are located in either the main building or in the garden villas.
The ambiance combines the allure of a 50's Hollywood hangout with a preserved feeling of lush tropical splendors. Our powdery white sand beach is awaiting your footprints. Our fresh-water pool overlooking the sea is ready to refresh you.
At Couples Ocho Rios, it's all about you and the simple ways we can please you. Enjoy unlimited meals (including specialty dining), 24-hour food service, unlimited premium brand beverages at any of our 4 bars, all land and water-sports activities and a variety of off-site excursions. It's your vacation and it needs to be special. It's our pleasure to make it happen.
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Land sports, non-motorized water sports, horseback riding, Au-Naturel Sunbathing, Game Room and Fitness center are all included in your vacation package. Check out our section on What's Included for detailed information.
Other Activities:
A variety of activities are scheduled throughout the day; Fashion show; Volleyball competition; Poolside music trivia; Karaoke & sing-a-long in the Piano Bar; Beach parties; Shuffleboard tournament. Contact the Entertainment Director or Guest Services for more information.
We have two tennis pros who provide group and private lessons and we offer Scuba Certification courses. (Please not these are not included in the package, but are available for an additional fee.)
Complimentary Offsite Excursions:
Catamaran Rum Punch Cruise
Guests board the catamaran on the beach and are taken to Shaw Park Beach where they may swim for 15-20 minutes. Soda's and rum punch are complimentary on Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up at Water Sports Desk by 8:00 a.m. on the day of cruise.
Refreshments served. Approximately 2 hours.
Dunns River Falls
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 a.m.
Return to hotel at 1:00 p.m.
Plantation Tour
Educational tour of a Jamaican plantation where guests may learn about the crops grown on the island. Mon. - Fri. 1:45 p.m. - return at 3:30 p.m. Taxi transports guest to plantation. Approximately 5 minute drive.
Shopping Shuttle
Monday 2:00 p.m. - return at 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - return at 1:00 p.m.
A representative from a local tour company is available at the Tour Desk to book additional tours not included in the Couples all-inclusive package.
Medical Facilities:
Just in case of minor injury's, our staff includes a qualified nurse who can attend to minor illness, cuts, etc. A limited supply of medical items is also available. There is no charge for this service. Should guests require the service of a doctor, this must be paid at the time of the visit.
Massage:
Available at a modest cost.
Photographer:
9:00 a.m. - until the demand for photographs end at night. *Pictures are displayed on a board the following day and guests may make their selection.
Salon:
Couples Beauty Shop 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., every day. Special appointments may be arranged with brides having morning weddings. Contact beauty salon directly.
Cashier:
Monday - Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 am - 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cannot change traveler's checks to USD, only to Jamaican dollars. The bank does not change traveler's checks to USD for the hotel. Cash advances made against credit cards are in Jamaican Dollars only.
Couples Gift Shop & Couples Duty Free Shop:
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Duty free items, sundries.
Amenities:
Location:
Couples Ocho Rios is situated on 19 acres of beach front property, 5 miles east of the town of Ocho Rios, one of Jamaica's major shopping areas (approx. 10 minutes drive). Sixty-five (65) miles from Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (approx. 2 hours drive).
Accommodations:
There are 212 rooms total. All rooms have either ocean or mountain view. Rooms are located in the main building, west wing, east wing, south wing, or in the garden villas. One bedroom suites are located in either the main building or in the garden villas.
Beach:
White sand beach, generally calm and crystal clear seas. Length: 1,053 feet, width 70 feet.
Au-Natural Sunbathing:
Tower Isle, Couples' own private island for 'au natural' sunbathing. Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Island has a swim-up pool bar, hammocks, lounge chairs. Snacks are available. Chicken, sandwiches, patties, fries, hamburgers and hot dogs. Guests may be transported by boat at their convenience or swim, if they are able to. There are two (2) rafts along the way where swimmers may rest.
Aviary:
Located in the garden. A varied collection of birds.
Tropical Mini Jungle:
Located in the garden. Path leads through jungle. Two Jacuzzi's are located in jungle (seating 2).
Jacuzzi:
We have three Jacuzzis accommodating 12 people. Two located near the main pool & one on the north side of the west building. Two accommodating 2 people. Located in the secluded garden/jungle areas. Private outdoor Jacuzzi's are located in the One Bedroom Villa Suites.
Pools:
There is a main pool with a 10 ft. diving board. length: 75ft. , width: 45 ft. , depth: 12 ft. Private plunge pools are located in the Luxury Junior Villa Suite & Luxury One Bedroom Villa Suites. A swim-up pool bar is located on Tower Isle.
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