Title: Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Beachfront hotel with fitness centre and outdoor pool ![On the beach, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689800/22689737/0abd8fbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689800/22689737/787b2766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689800/22689737/f5ee2076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689800/22689737/562511a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689800/22689737/550c03b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sandy Shores at Sandcastles, a family-friendly hotel by the ocean, offers an inviting atmosphere with a poolside bar and outdoor pool featuring a waterslide. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMontego-Bay-Hotels-Sandy-Shores-At-Sandcastles.h22689737.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMontego-Bay-Hotels-Sandy-Shores-At-Sandcastles.h22689737.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C18.41119%2C-77.10065&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TNBWoIvIcXnSOjdYFJBPJj-Fv8k=) Main Street, Ocho Rios, 00000 #### What's nearby - Ocho Rios Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Shaw Park Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Turtle River Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Turtle Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Mahogany Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boulangerie - ‬10 min walk - ‪Moon Palace Loud bar - ‬10 min walk - ‪Mother\`s - ‬3 min walk - ‪Mongoose Jamaica - ‬6 min walk - ‪MOMO @ Moon Palace Jamaica Grande - ‬8 min walk ## About this property ### Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Family-friendly hotel near Turtle Beach Consider a stay at Sandy Shores at Sandcastles and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with a waterslide and sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information - Concierge services and 1 meeting room Room features All guest rooms at Sandy Shores at Sandcastles include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22693400/22693332/fe520ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tidal Waves at Sandcastles Ocho Rios - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included 4.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=22693332&PinnedHotelID=22693332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Things to do - Boat tours - Gym - Outdoor pool - Playground - Waterslide ### Family friendly - High chair - In-room kitchen - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Living room - Outdoor pool - Playground - Separate in-room dining area - Waterslide ### Conveniences - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 150.00 per vehicle (return) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Sandy Shores Sandcastles Apartment Ocho Rios Sandy Shores Sandcastles Apartment Sandy Shores Sandcastles Ocho Rios Sandy Shores Sandcastles Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Hotel Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Ocho Rios Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Hotel Ocho Rios ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sandy Shores at Sandcastles have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Sandy Shores at Sandcastles pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Sandy Shores at Sandcastles? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Shores at Sandcastles? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Shores at Sandcastles? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Sandy Shores at Sandcastles provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 150.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Sandy Shores at Sandcastles located? > This family-friendly Ocho Rios hotel is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Ocho Rios Clock Tower, Turtle Beach and Jamaica Beaches. Dunn's River Falls is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandy Shores at Sandcastles Reviews 3.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 3.0 Staff & service ### 3.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 4/10 Poor #### Darnell 3 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Many of the rooms for various different hotels in the area are often marked with different names, which imply it is a separate property, though this is misleading. Unfortunately, Sandcastles, where I have stayed previously, practices this. Though the room is called "Sandy Shores", this "property" is just another room at Sandcastles Hotel. If like myself you have problems, this becomes a deal breaking detail. The first day in this room, we had no hot water. This was eventually sorted out, but unprofessional nonetheless. The second day was definitely the deal breaker, as power was lost to the entire block we were staying. Power was loss around noon, and wasn't restored until after 8 pm. Prior to this, I spoke with the front desk about the inconvenience, and that as we had an infant, being without electricity for this many hours was unacceptable. They offered to bring us some hot water to help with care of the child, but advised though they couldn't give an exact time for when power would be restored, "promised" it would be back later that night. I advised the only fix is to switch rooms/blocks, but was informed this a "private" property, and is not managed by Sandcastles, thus they cannot modify the reservation. This blew my mind, as nowhere in the listing is this mentioned. This is a critical detail, and should be disclosed. I reached out to Expedia, whom began the room switch process, but the power came back during the call, so no changes were made. This practice should stop. ##### Darnell Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sandi, Florida 20 May 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel Misrepresentation, No Access to Manager Running late, called ahead to notify front desk of arrival around 8:30 pm. When arrived, had to wait for someone to escort us to room, which turned out to be a studio, garden view, when I booked deluxe, ocean view. Told due to renovations this was all that was available. Booked for 5 adults and property manager who was communicating with "reservations" told us to try to fit in studio with 1 King bed, and 2 twin beds in loft. Refused, and about another 30 minutes was given an additional room in D block, with rest of our party in studio in A block. Both rooms had several live cockroaches running all over. The room in D block had fan blowing only from a/c unit, no cold air the entire stay. Too exhausted to wait another hour for hotel to sort out. Next day when tried to access beach, found entrance from hotel closed due to renovations. Had to walk out onto main road, through shopping area to get to beach and back. Upon checkout, exactly 10:57 am housekeeper arrived, and loomed in doorway until we removed our belongings. Asked at front desk for manager, clerk called someone who wouldn't speak with me, but gave name and phone number to call. I called several times no answer. Very disappointing. Very unprofessional. Shameful. Low point of vacation. As a frequent visitor to the north coast who encourages my U.S. friends to visit Jamaica, I will definitely steer them away from this hotel. ##### Sandi Stayed 1 night in May 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay - Luxury - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Secrets-Wild-Orchid-Montego-Bay-Luxury-Adults-Only.h3141707.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Country](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Country-Country.h1079921.Hotel-Information) > > [Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Royalton-Blue-Waters-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h15437215.Hotel-Information) > > [Negril Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Negril-Beach-Club.h1154980.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Eden Bay - Adults Only - All inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Ocean-Eden-Bay-Adults-Only.h44266101.Hotel-Information) > > [Travellers Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Travellers-Beach-Resort.h1089749.Hotel-Information) > > [Royalton Negril, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Negril-Hotels-Royalton-Negril-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h15921095.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Lady-Hamilton-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2057715.Hotel-Information) > > [Excellence Oyster Bay - 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