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Sand Castles Resort

2.0 of 5
1 Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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Sand Castles Resort
Ranked #29 of 37 hotels in Ocho Rios
2.5 of 5 stars 222 Reviews
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  • HOT WATER(4)
  • Several times(3)
  • Very friendly(3)
  • Would not recommend(3)
  • Studio apartment(3)
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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I would not recommend this so called "resort " to anyone. When I pulled up to the property, I was embarrased to get out of the car. Once I got inside, my suspicions were confirmed. There was no one at the desk to welcome me. I had to search the grounds to find someone. When I finally found a staff... More

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london
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
1
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.The hotel was vey well known .really close to the beach with all shops and bars very near.you can walk everywhere. has a private car park and very safe. The hotel was not busy and the bar was closed but i dont drink so it didnt bother me, but if u do the liquer is cheap in the supermarket across... More

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West London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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I have stayed here many times, alone or with my 5 year old and other family members. I recommend booking an apartment/studio through an owner not through Sandcastles coz its cheaper, the rooms are much better, microwave, utensils, flat screen, clean, working AC and in general a home from home feel. Yes i know for some of you these things... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have stayed at this hotel a few times, the restaurant is now closed, but hey recession is everywhere, what I like about this place is I am a single traveller and all the shops and amenities are close by, beach, restaurants and clubs, my appartment was nice and it had cooking facilities, so dont believe the hype give it... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Went there to visit old friends on my last stay in january to Ocho Rios, and was shocked at what I found, Reception had closed down as was the restaruant, bar and everything else, the reception was stripped of furniture, Big TV's and all decor, Rumor was that its going under hard really to understand as last year they started... More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I would not recommend this resort for no human been this is the dirties hotel i had ever seen , I book a vacation to Jamaica on February 10 ,2012 , with stay at the Sand Castle Resort I book my hotel room @hotel.com , on my arrival at the hotel , standing @ the front desk could not find... More

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I read some of the reviews.. Oh my! MY experience was much different. I booked directly from the owner on flipkey.. and lucked out on Studio D11 from the owner. On arrival, It was exactly as I had imagined it based on the pics online. I had no regret! Great apartment, perhaps one of the very best. It is a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Toward the bottom of this review I tell you about how my Mother contracted this horrible illness from this pace. I may should have started with that... The location of this property is great if you like to go off on your own. There are shops, bars, cafes, and places to eat surrounding you.(Mothers is quick, cheap, and ok.) There... More

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Springfield
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012
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person found this review helpful

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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Address: 1 Main Street, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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