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. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/couplesochorios/hotel/477/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 5 Sep 2008 02:04:58 EST 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. Accommodations You'll love the exquisite appointments at Couples Ocho Rios. From a Superior Garden room to our Villas Suites, you'll find all the amenities and options available at the finest luxury hotels. Deluxe Garden: Spacious rooms with a splendid view of the lush gardens.. Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower, Satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box. Nightly turndown service. Private balcony or patio. Recently refurbished. Located in the main building Superior Ocean: Spacious rooms with romantic view of the Caribbean Sea. Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box. Nightly turndown service. Private balcony. Located in the South and West Wing. Deluxe Ocean: Rooms with romantic view of the Caribbean Sea and Tower Isle,. Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box. Nightly turndown service. Private balcony or patio. Recently refurbished. Located in the main building and East Wing. Garden Jr. Suites: Beautiful jr. suites with sitting area and view of lush gardens. Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower with Jacuzzi bathtub, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box, bathrobes, refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soda and Champagne (replenished daily). Nightly turndown service. Private Balcony. Located on the top floor in the main building. Ocean Jr. Suites: Beautiful jr. suites with sitting area and romantic view of the Caribbean Sea and Tower Isle. Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower with Jacuzzi bathtub, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box, bathrobes, refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soda and Champagne (replenished daily). Nightly turndown service. Private Balcony. Located on the top floor in the main building. One Bedroom Ocean Suites: Spacious Suite with Separate living room (Sofa, chair and table) and splendid view of the ocean and Tower Isle. Air-conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower with Jacuzzi bathtub, bathrobes, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box. Refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soda and Champagne (replenished daily). Nightly turndown service. Private balcony. Located in the main building Villas Suites: Very private villas, enclosed patio with plunge pool. Separate living room (sofa, chair and table). Air conditioned, King size bed, private bath/shower, bathrobes, satellite TV, CD player, blow dryer, safety deposit box., Refrigerator stocked with beer, wine, soda and Champagne (replenished daily). Nightly turndown service. Located in the gardens. There are two Villa Suites. The differences are described below: Luxury one bedroom villa suite (1): Consist of a private courtyard with a plunge pool on the outside, living and sitting area on the inside. Marbled bathroom with a Jacuzzi, shower, TV and phone. Bedroom with four poster bed. Junior villa suite (1): Has a courtyard with a plunge pool on the outside. A combination of the bedroom and sitting area. Bathroom with Jacuzzi and TV. Bedroom with four poster bed. Drenched in history and awash in Old World romanticism, Couples Ocho Rios is like nothing else you'll ever encounter. At Jamaica's original all-inclusive, couples-only resort, scenes of natural beauty intermingle with exquisitely appointed rooms and endless amenities to transport you to a world that is equal parts Jamaican paradise and '50s Hollywood hangout. Here, everything is at your disposal. Spacious, stylish rooms and suites with unparalleled ocean views. Sparkling white-sand beaches. Fine dining. Unforgettable off-site excursions and adventures. You'll encounter infinite reasons to fall in love with Ocho Rios, Jamaica. And with one another. Enjoy open air, beach side dining at The Patio Restaurant. Indulge in an array of tropical fresh fruits and juices, cereals, pastries and made to order specialties. Continental Breakfast in Bed: Enjoy the privacy of having a continental breakfast in bed or on your balcony while you watch the sunrise. Break for Lunch Join us for lunch at The Patio Restaurant as you please your palate with a sumptuous buffet filled with delicious dishes. Dinner is served! Turn a meal into a culinary extravaganza! The Bayside Restaurant is our casual, candle-lit pasta restaurant situated not just overlooking the sea, but actually on it.   To really get a flavor of the seasonings we are famous for, enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine at the Calabash Restaurant in this open-air restaurant. The Verandah Restaurant serves Continental and Caribbean cuisine. Air conditioned and located in the main building. Some seats overlook the sea. Dinner is served from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Closed Wednesdays and Saturdays.   Reservations are required at the Le Gourmet Restaurant. This award-winning French restaurant is a complete dining experience from the ambiance through dessert. Everything here is magnifique!  The Beach Grill is open for all-day food service. Throw on your cover-up and join us for casual fare all day long. Sit out on the adjoining terrace for a meal under the stars! The Beach Grill is open daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 am. Our main bar is open from 10:00 am to 1:00 am daily. The Piano Bar opens for cocktails at 6:30 pm and closes when the last couple retires. The bar at Bayside is open during dining hours. Our private island bar is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.  What should I wear? Sometimes our guests like to know if there are any dress requirements. During the evening hours as you dine in any of our restaurants (besides the casual Beach Grill), we request that you keep your sneakers, shorts, t-shirts and tank-tops in your room. Casual elegance is the fashion style at most of our restaurants. However, if you wish to dine at our fine French restaurant, Le Gourmet, we request a more elegant look. For men, slacks, collared shirts and closed shoes would be appropriate and for women, dresses, skirts or dress pants are fine. *Room Service is available for continental breakfast only. Served between: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Guests fill out card located in their room and place on their door handle. Card must be placed on handle by 1:00 a.m. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 212 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) Adults Only: Adults Only Resort http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/couplesochorios/hotel/477/17/ Fri, 5 Sep 2008 02:04:58 EST