The Ocho Rios center is approximately the area of Coyaba River Garden and the area of Taj Mahal.
With beautiful weather and warm temperatures that range from the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit year-round, it's hard to find a time that's not good for visiting Ocho Rios. January through March is the busiest times to visit. Temperatures are comfortable and there's a nice breeze coming off the water. However, because this is a popular time for both beachgoers and those on spring break, it's also one of the most crowded and expensive times of the year to vacation.
April through June in Ocho Rios can bring rain showers. However, the temperatures are still warm, and the wet weather keeps people off the beaches and golf courses. As a result, spring is a nice time to visit the area, and if you're looking for a good deal on a hotel room, this is the time of year to go if you want to avoid the crowds.
July through September is the rainiest time in Ocho Rios. This is also the middle of hurricane season. While the weather and smaller crowds force many attractions to close, this is the time of year when hotel rates and flights are the cheapest if you don't mind taking a chance on the conditions.
October through December is also a good time to visit Ocho Rios. By then, hurricane season is over, the weather is clear, and average high temperatures are between 75 and 85 degrees. However, if you're looking for the best deal possible, try to plan your vacation before the December holidays.
Whether you're looking for package deals, or you want to save money on your hotel room, there are plenty of discounts at hotels around Ocho Rios. Active and veteran military members can save up to 25 percent when they stay at Shaw Park Beach Hotel and Spa. The hotel also offers a bonus spa treatment discount. Even if you're not a service member, you can still enjoy free amenities like snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball, and more.
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort has a few creative ways to let you enjoy more when you're on vacation. If you book six nights at the hotel, you can receive a spa credit worth $185. Or, if you stay seven nights at the resort, you can receive a free catamaran cruise for two adults. Sandals Ochi Beach Resort offers all guests unlimited watersports and free golf at a nearby championship course.
If you know you'd rather spend more time on the beaches of Ocho Rios than in your hotel room, consider one of mid-range value options in the area. Rooms on the Beach Ocho Rios is a beachfront hotel that's just five minutes from Dunn's River Falls. The hotel offers a free continental breakfast every morning, and has an on-site restaurant that serves Jamaican-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Spend the day relaxing on the beach, take a swim in the outdoor pool, or pamper yourself at the full-service spa.
Fisherman's Point Resort offers one- or two-bedroom suites with a kitchen or kitchenette, balcony, or veranda. The resort has a large 60-foot-long outdoor pool surrounded by a sundeck, and a nearby toddlers' pool with a four-foot water slide. The private beach is just steps away from the resort, or you can head out and explore popular nearby attractions like Shaw Park Botanical Gardens and Coyaba River Garden. Bottles and Chimneys Restaurant and Bar is open for dinner daily, and serves breakfast and lunch seasonally.
All 220 rooms at Turtle Beach Towers in Ocho Rios come with televisions with cable channels, free wireless Internet access, and kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also has a large private swimming pool and a lounge. Turtle Beach Towers has a great central location, so you can easily walk to the beach, or head out and explore Ocho Rios. Popular attractions such as Turtle Beach, Island Village, and Reggae Xplosion Museum are also within a 10-minute walk of Turtle Beach Towers.
Dunn's River Falls is the most famous attraction in Ocho Rios. The falls are 180 feet high and 600 feet long, and eventually empty into the Caribbean Sea. If this attraction is on your must-see list, consider staying in a nearby hotel such as Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa. This adults-only resort is also close to other top attractions like Margaritaville Ocho Rios and great shopping centers.
If you want to swim with dolphins and interact with stingrays and sharks, plan a visit to Dolphin Cove Jamaica. This marine attraction sits on a natural cove and is surrounded by five acres of rainforest. While here, you can take out a glass-bottom kayak to explore the sea, and view exotic birds, iguanas, and snakes on the Jungle Trail walk. If you stay at Jamaica Inn, you'll be a little over three miles from Dolphin Cove Jamaica.
It doesn't matter if you're coming to Ocho Rios to unwind on the beach, or you're interested in exploring the surrounding natural beauty, you can find something for everyone to enjoy in this tropical destination. From all-inclusive luxury resorts that cater to everything you need, to affordable hotels that leave extra money in your travel budget, the hotels in Ocho Rios will suit your needs perfectly.
Below are reviews of the city of Ocho Rios, Jamaica from an actual visitor's perspective.
Ocho Rios is beautiful!! I liked everything!!
The entertainment and the culture. The beach was just breathtaking!
Beaches, dolphins, zip lining and snorkeling!
A neat little town.