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Ocho Rios is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 41th place out of 105 beaches in the Jamaica region 52 km away from its center, the city of Kingston. It is one of the beaches of Boscobel settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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.
Ocho Rios shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, showers, toilets. .
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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Goldeneye beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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+30
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Ocho Rios is located in Jamaica within Boscobel, 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 coast of the Jamaica, 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
"Beaches Ocho Rios wasn't quite what we expected. Some downsides were the resort's inconvenient distance from the airport, its outdated appearance, and the beach not having the clear blue water we were hoping for. Additionally, there weren't enough umbrellas or shade at the water park, the adults' pool was too small, and there were too many bees. The prices for photos were al..."
Lavanya Quillon
"The resort is absolutely stunning. The staff is incredible and incredibly attentive. The food is enjoyable, with the buffet being the standout as each restaurant offered delicious options. However, there was a significant delay in receiving our food, which took over an hour to arrive at our table. Additionally, we were hoping for a more authentic Jamaican experience with loc..."
Zephyr J
User reviews
"Beaches Ocho Rios wasn't quite what we expected. Some downsides were the resort's inconvenient distance from the airport, its outdated appearance, and the beach not having the clear blue water we were hoping for. Additionally, there weren't enough umbrellas or shade at the water park, the adults' pool was too small, and there were too many bees. The prices for photos were al..."
Lavanya Quillon
"The resort is absolutely stunning. The staff is incredible and incredibly attentive. The food is enjoyable, with the buffet being the standout as each restaurant offered delicious options. However, there was a significant delay in receiving our food, which took over an hour to arrive at our table. Additionally, we were hoping for a more authentic Jamaican experience with loc..."
Zephyr J
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
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1.3km
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Boscobel
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860m from center
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1.4km
from the beach
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Boscobel
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1km from center
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2.6km
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Boscobel
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3.1km from center
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4.4km
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Boscobel
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4km from center
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6km
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Boscobel
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6.5km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Prospect 1.8 km
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Frankfort 0.8 km
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Frankfort 0.2 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
White River 0.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Good for Kayaking
White River 0.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
White River 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Ocho Rios 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ocho Rios 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Ocho Rios 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Roaring River 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Roaring River 1.6 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Seclusions Beach• 4 min walk
- Tommy's Jerk Center• 16 min walk
- The Captain's Table• 19 min walk
- Resty• 22 min walk
Transport
- OCJ• 15 min walk
- Ocho Rios Transport...• 12.8km
- Old Annotto Bay Trai...• 27.3km
Localities
- Boscobel• 530m
- Kingston• 52km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Ocho Rios?
The Ocho Rios is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Ocho Rios?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ocho Rios, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Ocho Rios good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Ocho Rios does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Ocho Rios 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Ocho Rios 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ocho Rios?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ocho Rios.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Seclusions Beach is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Ocho Rios?
There are 198 places to stay in the Ocho Rios area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Ocho Rios include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Ocho Rios from parking?
The Ocho Rios has no parking spot.
What is the best time of the year to visit Ocho Rios?
The month with the highest temperature in Ocho Rios is June. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Ocho Rios (Jamaica) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ocho Rios (Jamaica) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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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, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Negril 2.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Montego Bay 4.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Silver Spring 5.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
San San Bay 0.4 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
Barrett Town 3.6 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Discovery Bay 0.3 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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