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Orange Bay
Orange Bay
About
Orange Bay is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 55th place out of 105 beaches in the Jamaica region 168.8 km away from its center, the city of Kingston. It is one of the beaches of River Head settlement, just 5.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Orange Bay shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Azul Beach, which has a rating of 9.7.
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+28
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+25
oC
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4.1
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+28
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Beach overall scores
Orange Bay is located in Jamaica within River Head, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The staff at this beach is absolutely amazing! Every interaction I had with them was positive. Maxine and Nicola, who are in management, went out of their way to accommodate my large group. The Entertainment staff and bar staff were so much fun! The food was excellent and our room was comfortable. I highly recommend this resort and I'm already looking forward to coming back!"
Marty
"The butlers at the Hideaway Diamond Club all inclusive room were absolutely amazing. We had access to a variety of restaurants and bars, all included in our package, and each one offered excellent food and service. Our honeymoon experience was nothing short of being treated like royalty."
Isabella Russotti
User reviews
"The staff at this beach is absolutely amazing! Every interaction I had with them was positive. Maxine and Nicola, who are in management, went out of their way to accommodate my large group. The Entertainment staff and bar staff were so much fun! The food was excellent and our room was comfortable. I highly recommend this resort and I'm already looking forward to coming back!"
Marty
"The butlers at the Hideaway Diamond Club all inclusive room were absolutely amazing. We had access to a variety of restaurants and bars, all included in our package, and each one offered excellent food and service. Our honeymoon experience was nothing short of being treated like royalty."
Isabella Russotti
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Located at nearest locality
River Head
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6.1km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
River Head 5.2 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Silver Spring 5.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
River Head 5.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Negril 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Negril 0.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Negril 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Green Island 2.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Paradise 1.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Tryall 0.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Hopewell 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Belmont 0.9 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Beach Bunny Cafe Jam...• 29 min walk
- Bamboo Beach Bar• 3.5km
- The Pilot Cafe• 3.8km
- Juicy's Restaurant G...• 3.8km
Attractions
- Kool Runnings Waterp...• 16 min walk
- Long Bay Beach Park• 2.7km
- Jam tropical tours• 3.7km
- Negril Tours by Jait...• 4.1km
Transport
- NEG• 4.5km
- Savanna-La-Mar Bus P...• 25.5km
- Jamaica Rail Way Cor...• 46.4km
Localities
- River Head• 5.8km
- Kingston• 168.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Orange Bay?
The coastline of Orange Bay is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.
What are the key activities at Orange Bay?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Orange Bay has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Orange Bay good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Orange Bay is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Orange Bay for swimming is very positive.
Is the Orange Bay good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Orange Bay secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Orange Bay?
The bar is located right on the Orange Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Beach Bunny Cafe Jamaica is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Orange Bay?
There are 269 places to stay in the Orange Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Orange Bay include:
- Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
- Hideaway at Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
- Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Orange Bay from parking?
The Orange Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Orange Bay?
There are 4 attractions near Orange Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kool Runnings Waterpark located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Orange Bay?
The month with the highest temperature in Orange Bay is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Orange Bay (Jamaica) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Orange Bay a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
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Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ocho Rios 0.6 km
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Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Frankfort 0.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Montego Bay 6.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Montego Bay 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Salem 4.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Discovery Bay 4.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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