Turtle Towers in Ocho Rios or Ochi as the locals call it, provides an atmosphere that is overall very friendly with helpful hosts who were at our disposal the few times they were needed. The apartment was walking distance from the beach and other attractions such as Dunn’s River Falls, the cruise ship port, and Mystic Mountain. If you rather take a taxi to Dunns River or Mystic Mountain cost is 100.00 Jamaican dollars = about $1.00 USA. Ask the lobby person of the apartment and they will point where to take the taxi.
There are also good restaurants surrounding the area like Ocean’s Eleven near Fisherman’s point and an ice-cream place called Scoops located in Island Village. Tour organizations like Chukka, for example are readily available for pick up and drop off in front of the apartment’s main gates (after booking). For money exchange, Nancy’s Cambio is around the corner in a near by plaza, it is also close to Scotia bank with a small ATM stall for withdrawals in both US and Jamaican dollars. If you feel like eating in, there is a grocery store a few blocks from the apartment that is stocked full of tasty treats and everything from rum cakes to shampoo. Transportation from the airport to the apartment (and vice versa) is also easy to come by and economical, via the Knutsford Express. If you are in the mood to walk, everything is pretty much within walking distance, attractions included, most are about 15 to 30 minutes from the building. Highly Recommend staying in this apartment.