Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club

The all-inclusive Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club is one of the most kid-friendly hotels in Jamaica, offering an XBOX garage for teens and tweens, as well as Camp Sesame (where Sesame Street characters can be found), a water park, and babysitting services. There are activities for adults too, with golf and scuba lessons, the Red Lane Spa, and an adults-only piano bar. Since the majority of guests are families, the resort can be noisy. The 223 rooms have upscale Caribbean style. This Beaches property has a private beach, unlike Beaches Negril Resort & Spa which only has access to a public one.

 

Pros

 

• Large private beachfront property designed for families

• Located close to Ian Fleming International Airport and Dunn's River Falls

• Contemporary rooms with tropical touches are some of the largest for this brand in Jamaica

• Five swimming pools and two whirlpools with one swim-up bar

• All-inclusive dining includes premium liquor and cuisine options ranging from seafood to barbecue

• 27,000-square-foot Pirates Island Waterpark on-site has several water slides

• On-site Red Lane spa has numerous treatment rooms and a well-equipped fitness center

• A variety of activities for all ages, including an XBOX Garage for teens

• Water activities like kayaks, scuba diving, and paddle boards are free

• Additional freebies include airport transfers, self-parking, and golf on a private course

 

Cons

 

• Some rooms can experience noise from pools and restaurants

• Family pools can be crowded

• Some water sports and restaurants must be booked in advance

• Fee for Wi-Fi