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Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ocho Rios, St. Ann
  • Place, Turtle River Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocho Rios Fort
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica

Apartment E35 is a Privately owned One Bedroom with a Loft Condominium within the Sandcastles Property in the heart of Ocho Rios, St.Ann.

The property is located within walking distance to numerous Restaurants, Supermarkets, Mobile Phone Providers, Commercial Banks, Shopping Outlets. The complex is manned by Security on a 24 hour basis and access is Restricted to Lawful Visitors/Guests only.

The property has access to a private beach that is free for guests at Sandcastles and also a swimming pool.

The Facilities in the Condo are as follows:

1. Bedroom has a King Size Serta Pillow Top Mattress with first quality Hotel Linen. The loft has Two Twin Sized Beds.

2. Juliette Balcony with a table and 2 chairs, it is small and can accommodate 2 persons

3. Fully Air-Conditioned (including the loft area.)

4. Kitchenette is outfitted with Brand New Appliances that include Microwave Oven, 4 Burner Electric Stove with Oven, 10 cuft. Refrigerator, 4 Slice Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker and Electric Kettle, Iron and Ironing Board, Utensils for Cooking, Dining and Baking.

5. Cable Service.

6. 32' LCD Flat Screen Television.

7. Personal Housekeeper for Apartment.

8. Room Vault and Lock Up Cupboard for Valuables such as Laptops, Cameras, Cellphones etc.

9. Bath has Spa Shower with Extra Large Shower Head and Hot Water is available in all taps.

10. Bath linen, Toiletries and Kitchen Towels are Provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the key with the housekeeper or with the front desk.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The housekeeper will collect a damage deposit of $100USD which will be returned during check out once nothing has been misplaced or broken.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3726852
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ocho Rios

Located in Ocho Rios, this condo is near a water park and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mystic Mountain. Reggae Xplosion Museum and Shaw Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Ocho Rios, St. Ann

What's nearby

  • Turtle River Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocho Rios Craft Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocho Rios Fort - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean's 11 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪MOMO @ Moon Palace Jamaica Grande - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (Ocho Rios) - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

As of 29 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica on 30 Sept, 2026 start from S$158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles Ochi In Ocho Rios Jamaica located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps away from Turtle River Park and Turtle Beach. Dunn's River Falls is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in comfort!

I will DEFINITELY go back again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leyland L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house keeper shelly came in and showed me everything to make sure i was comfortable before she left.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and host was very accomodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have stayed at this location several times. The location is perfect beach access safe. Great for families or groups and couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The place was nice clean neat and the host along with her cleaning lady Shelly was on point! You are staying in the heart of Ochi which I love everyone from the staff on the property were very friendly and helpful. I will stay at this property again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value in a good spot

Great location in Ocho Rios, pretty much everything was in walking distance or a 5-10 minute ride, right next to the beach and has a few bars on site along with a restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We hope to have you visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnalee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything Irie

We had a great stay! Shelly was friendly and helpful with anything we needed! The pool area was great to have but spent most of our time on the Beach! Love the area we were situated in! Would definitely recommend to friends and I am looking forward to another visit!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

winston N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was excellent! This is the best property I’ve stayed at in San Castle. You done know, mi deh yah again next year. Bless up!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was in walking distance and the condo was in a secure location. We didn’t really have to drive anywhere. The restaurant and pool serve delicious food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice but too much plastic on the ground Sometime it was awful, what a pity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamieka T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10 day stay with friends

The apartment was clean and neat and loved the proximity to the beach. Close to strip with lots of activities and nightclub!!! The locals were welcoming, I enjoyed interacting with them daily. I will be booking again in the near future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
There is so many things that i thought wasbt ok but i will list the few that affect a next customer 1.The apartment is in the 3rd floor.. 2The kitchen and the bathroom is next to each other .. 3The loft which is the next room has no toilet for itself then if you are 6feet tall its a no go... 4...Its not stated that house keeping is every 4 days ...just available... 5. The toilet needs proper deep cleaning.. 6.The cooker needs changing ...works but bad condition 7...Overall i think if you are looking for a long stay with 4 people not ideal...
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latesha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This property is in the heart of Ochi with so much within walking distance. The unit was equipped with everything I needed for my stay. Wifi worked good, bed was comfy, upstairs loft was an added bonus. Chenessa is an excellent host and Shelly the housekeeper was amazing also...she kept the place sparkling and smelling fresh.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thank you Latesha for staying with us! It was wonderful to have you and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

This property was lovely and within walking distance of supermarkets, shops, the jerk chicken stand, Ocho Rios Jerk, taxi stations - including route taxis were easy to get to (walk) and within a 15 minute drive from the Knutsford (Drax Hall). The cleaning person was easy to reach and personable (Shelly). The property was not waterview (it didn’t say it was) but access to the pool was so easy and access to the beach was easy as well - walk downstairs to the gate and enter. It was also very easy to work with the owner and we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!!

This was the perfect villa for me and my little family! The owner communicated with me for months rescheduling due to the pandemic. Ms. Shelley was such a great help and everyone checked on us during our stay. The home is very clean, kitchen has all you need and bathroom is adorable. Thank you again for your hospitality. I will be back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mecada R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

Upon check in we had a few issues however, our property manager Shelly was on top of it! It didn’t seem like an issue at all due to her professionalism and how quickly she resolved the issues, she didn’t just resolve them but improved upon them, she treated us like family. As a Jamaican traveling to Jamaica as a guest it’s one of the few stays we’ve had where we were treated like a true guest by a Jamaican. So I would say if we could give ten stars that what you would have. Thank you Shelly for an excellent, memorable vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

norma h.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The entire space needs a complete renovation. Old rusty stove was scared to turn it on.All appliances need upgrading. Bathroom had worn out tiles, rust stained toilet and sink. Living area had wires hanging out of wall. Soace is dark and hloomy. Insufficient lighting throughout. Unable to even apply makeup in bathroom. One light bulb out. No CNN, MSNBC, NO cable. Space should be advertised as ONE bedroom and LOFT .Should not be placed on VRBO UNTIL FULL RENO IS DPNE. THEN IT WILL HE A COZY PLACE TO STAY.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Letia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice and clean in a great location.

It was good for our 1 night stay. Location was great. Walking distance to restaurants & nice pool area on the premises. The apartment complex/premises itself is outdated and needs some tender, love, and care however, the apartment itself was very nice and looked just like the pictures. It was very small, especially the balcony but was clean with nice decor. The housekeeper Shelly was really nice and assisted us with directions. She was very helpful. Because we were only staying for 1 night, we didn't get a chance to meet her in person. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and we hope to have you again in the future Letia.
Verified

6/10 Okay

WENDIE P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

GREAT location and property

Sand Castles is great. Ive always loved staying there. I will say that this unit could use a bit of upgrades. The pots and pans are in terrible shape and there was no serving wear other than a slotted spoon. No mixing bowls or platters. VERY limited silverware. It made it hard to cook in the room. The sheets on the twin beds in the loft were very thin and old with holes. The elastic was gone so they wouldnt even stay on the bed. Shelly, the property manager, was a sweetheart though...she was very responsive to our needs and requests. I wish the owner would put a few bucks into the place because I would LOVE to stay there again but for the nightly price I feel its a bit overpriced and shabby.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

patrick

Disliked: Communication
The location is great, the buildings are a little bit old and needs repair. The side I stayed on need cleaning attention. should be clean every day. The receptionist and the host needs to be on one accord. The Host is not really hosting and leaves the hosting up the housekeeper. The housekeeper may or maynot know the information of the renter. No one was there to meet or greet us..... the setup needs improvement and can be better.After making a call to the host, the housekeeper came (Shelly) she was pleasant and apologize for coming to settle us in after 8:00PM. If not for the call, she would not have showed up....Not Good......The front desk, PR needs a lot of improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Deborah F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice location

The property manager was very nice and accomodating. I loved the location in close proximity to the shopping are we walked to do what we wanted to do. We rented a 2 bedroom but received a loft with 1 bedroom. The sheets on the beds in the loft were not clean. When we walked in the space I could smell stale bleach water as if the place was hurried wiped. The stairs on the walk to get to the space were never swept in the 4 days we were there. The same garbage we saw when we arrived were the same garbage we passed when we were leaving, 4 days later. The bedroom air conditioner never worked the 4 days we were there. We never received any cleaning or offer for cleaning for our entire stay. Our food was overtaken by ants on the countertop on our second day. We were charge one price and now I saw an increase in the cost on my credit card. This could have been a great stay if simple accomadations were in place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kai D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonnige Winterferien

Alles in allem eine sehr schöne Anlage! Ein Wehrmutstropfen für uns war die nicht funktionierende Klimaanlage, die auch in unseren sechs Tagen des Aufenthaltes nicht repariert wurde. Insgesamt aber empfehlenswert!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jelena S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good location / cleanliness was lacking

Location is 10/10 but inside was 2/10 reason number 1. No mesh so bugs were croling in easy. #2.Dishes were all rusted and not useful at all we had to go out and buy our own. #3 pictures of the place were different than what we ended up up in. Carpet in the livingroom is pointless full of sand like it's outside and no vacuum 😒 just a broom so it's worst if you try to do something to clean it up. Communication was good but place is not kept in good condition at all. You come in and it's too late if you booked for 2 weeks like us. Was very disappointed. If she would invest a bit in that place and not just look to collect I would have been back and would recommend . Not again !
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Hi Jelena, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our property's location. However, we must address an important matter regarding your stay. Our records indicate an outstanding balance, and we kindly request that you settle this to ensure fairness to all our guests and maintain the quality of service we provide. Regarding the cleanliness concerns you raised, we take these matters seriously and assure you that our team works diligently to maintain a high standard. We regret that you did not inform us of these issues during your stay, as we would have immediately addressed them and not one YEAR AFTER. As a fellow property manager, we hope for a more professional approach, especially regarding the payment matter and the impact of your review. The negative review has affected our property's scoring, and we lost our premier status, leading to canceled reservations and significant implications for our business and staff. While we respect your right to share your opinion, we hope that in the future, you will consider the consequences of such actions on the livelihoods of others in the hospitality industry. We value all feedback from our guests, and we would have appreciated the opportunity to address your concerns during your stay, ensuring a more pleasant experience. We wish you safe travels and hope that you will reconsider your approach to reviews and payments in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mechelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was value for money nice clean and comfy. Everything we need was there and the host was the best

Best choice i ever made.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tahirih H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not happy with service

I would give this location a three star because of how quick communication was with the owner with check in......but the overall experience was not good. I’ll start with the good. Really nice location, meaning the room was located in a great part of town. Directly by margarita ville and duns river. The building itself it really dated but it’s in the middle of everything so I understand. Quick check in. That’s really it for the good. The bad, the rooms were very dark, lighting needs updating. You can’t sit comfortably on the balcony, the chairs take up most the space. Kitchen decent, bathroom hot water didn’t work.....overall the place was ok but updates are needed. What ruined the experience for us was the housekeeper Shelby (or Shelly), I had to give her a cash deposit upon arrival, it was incase of any damages. We paid the deposit and was told we would get it back on departure day. Shelby was aware which day were leaving. She requested that if we wanted to stay more nights that we could pay her directly, I felt that was unprofessional. She then proceeded to tell me how the owners have broken up but still doing business together. I kept trying to get her to stop communication because I felt uncomfortable discussing there business. On the departure morning I called to get my deposit, the house keeper then stated that I should of reminded her, so she could of given it to us the night before. She then explained she doesn’t work on Sundays, she then told us to leave the keys on the counter and turn off everything and that she would get to it Monday! We thought it wasn’t a good idea to leave the door unlocked but she insisted...... so we told her we would be back in two days because we were heading to another place. She said she would have our deposit then. Two days later I called her (housekeeper) to let her know that we were on the property......She then hit us with....Have you spoken to the owners? We said No why, she explains that there were iron burn marks on the sofas......and that she couldn’t return the deposit!!My husband was livid!!! WE NEVER EVEN USED AN IRON!! We couldn’t believe it! I then made her show me the iron burn.... THERE WAS NO IRON BURN....on any of the sofas! Shelby point at a small dark spot that my husband wiped off by brushing it with his hand. We couldn’t believe this woman was trying to keep our deposit and once I said I was calling the owners she then proceeded to give us the deposit! Dont Recommend at all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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