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Sandals Ochi Beach ResortvsRockhouse Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Rockhouse Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. Rockhouse Hotel is ranked #3 in Jamaica with recommendations from 11 sources including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Main St, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This all-inclusive resort is located 2km... southeast of town, set on 18 hectares... of tropical gardens on a private estate dotted with red-tile villas." Full review
Fodor's "This sprawling resort began years ago as two separate properties, and today it continues to have a split personality." Full review
Lonely Planet "This newly renovated confection... is conceived as an all-inclusive ‘Garden of Eden’ for couples."
Travel + Leisure "All-inclusive, couples-only Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios combines two resorts into one on a lush, 44-acre tropical landscape." Full review
Star Service "Dollar for dollar, this is one of the better couples-only resorts on the island, though its size—more than 500 rooms—puts it at odds for travelers in search of an intimate refuge. " Full review
Rockhouse Hotel Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter Frommer's Show All Reviews
West End Rd, Negril, Jamaica
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This funky boutique inn stands in stark contrast to hedonistic all-inclusive resorts like Sandals, and it offers very affordable rates." Full review
Concierge "Set on the cliffs near Seven Mile Beach, this charming collection of thatch-roofed, timber-and-stone villas is one of the best all-inclusive values on the island."
OysterUpscale
"The lush, laid-back Rockhouse creates a holistic haven -- gourmet dining, morning yoga, cliffside loungers, a premium spa, no kids under 12, and beautiful eco-appropriate design." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This ultrahip hangout takes its name from its cluster of thatched-roof bungalows built atop rock cliffs that jut just above an aquamarine cove." Full review
Rough Guide "Enviable location on a rock peninsula with ladders down into an azure cove; this is a unique, stylish and comfortable hotel."
DK Eyewitness "A ravishing cliffside setting and plenty of designer touches make this one of the West End's most stylish options."
Star Service "This property is one of the most impressive West End hotels, an evolving echo of the more expensive, hipper-than-thou The Caves." Full review
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All rooms provide ceiling fans, air-conditioning, minibars, CD players, stocked refrigerators and safes, and TVs and DVD players can be delivered to guest rooms upon request.
The Telegraph8.0
"A delightful small, independent hotel in Jamaica, ranged along the limestone cliffs of Negril’s West End, with pretty, thatched cliff-side rooms, and waterfront dining." Full review
Jetsetter "Laidback-luxe cliffside boutique on Negril's West End, with 34 thatch-and-tiber rooms, an infinity pool, and ladders leading down into turquoise waters." Full review
Frommer's "Perfect description of the boutique resort itself: a collection of rounded stone, timber, and thatch cottages with outdoor showers strewn along the low sea cliffs on the westernmost point of Jamaica. " Full review
