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Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa is a firm favourite with Virgin Holidays and it’s not hard to see why! A complete all-inclusive resort, it occupies a prime location on the longest beach in Ocho Rios and offers a wide range of lavish amenities in an atmosphere that combines grandeur with excitement. There are 5 swimming pools to tempt you, featuring plunge pools, swim-up bars and a swaying rope bridge, as well as Jamaica's only Lighthouse Waterslide. There is also a mini version of Dunn’s River Falls, cascading down from the open-air lobby into the complex below. Choose from Italian, Chinese, traditional Jamaican and other International favourites. There are also 2 beach grills, 1 of which serves until 1.00am – perfect for night owls who’ve been hitting the dance floor at the on-site ‘Jamaica’N Me Crazy’ nightclub! For sports enthusiasts, there are
non-motorised water sports and tennis on 2 championship courts. Alternatively, pamper yourself with a massage or beauty treatment at the state-of-the-art Aqua Azul Spa.
A real Caribbean gem, we can’t recommend this resort highly enough!
Where is it?
Directly on the beach, 5-min walk to Ocho Rios. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 1 hour 45 min. Transfer times from Kingston airport are longer.
Eats and drinks
4 restaurants: Grande Palm buffet restaurant (international) open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dining on South Beach (Caribbean and new American fusion: dinner only), Ginger Lily (Asian; dinner only), La Diva (Italian: dinner) and 2 beach grills, 8 bars (3 lobby bars, 2 beach bars, 2 swim-up bars and nightclub). 24-hour coffee station.
Please Note: Ginger Lily, Dining on South Beach and La Diva require reservations. Restaurants operate on rotation.
Entertainment
Jamaica’N Me Crazy nightclub, theme parties and live entertainment. Beach party.
Fun and games
5 swimming pools, 1 children’s splash and play pool and the Lighthouse Waterslide, which has two chutes (one of which is the tallest in Jamaica at a height of 60ft). 2 floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, non-motorised water sports: kayaks, windsurfing, paddleboats, Sunfish sailing and snorkelling. Water sports are operated by an external company, not the hotel. Beach volleyball, daily organised activities, Club Mongoose for kids (2-7 years), Jamstone for kids (8-12 years), Jamrock teen centre. Host of activities including arts and crafts and beach olympics. Gym, full service spa* and beauty salon*. Slot-machine casino*.
Handy stuff
Gift shop. Internet access*.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible room with 2 beds and bath and shower in a Resort Room category. Good general access around the property.
Room info
730 rooms on up to 14 floors in 2 towers with 3 lifts per tower. The recently refurbished Resort Rooms all have balcony with views of the resort and/or Ocho Rios town, air-conditioning, TV, safety deposit box* (refundable deposit), kettle, iron and board, and hairdryer. All rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.
Room Upgrade
Ocean View Rooms – recently refurbished, enjoy mountain and partial sea views.
Oceanfront Rooms – recently refurbished, face the ocean and benefit from spectacular sea views.
Beachfront Rooms – are located in the Cabana Wing along the beachfront with king-size bed and patios or balcony, sleeping 2 adults only.
1-Bedroom Suites – situated on the corner of the South Pointe tower and have a master bedroom and separate sitting room with 2 balconies and fantastic beachfront views. Suites sleep a max of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Minimum stay
3 nights excpet over Christmas and New Year when it is 7.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge
All Inclusive
All meals and snacks, local-brand drinks, all activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.