Couples Tower Isle

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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The hotel

Every holiday feels like a honeymoon at this 5-star Ocho Rios retreat. Only open to couples, it doesn’t just feature four pools and 19 acres of beachfront, it also has its own private island – just in case you prefer your sunbathing au naturel. The team whisks you there by boat to sunbathe in seclusion, or to drink at its swim-up bar. While, back at base, Couples Tower Isle indulges you with its beach bar flag service, a twice-weekly Martini hour on the roof, water sports like scuba-diving and hydro biking, and a spa that’s been dubbed Best Caribbean Hotel Spa by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access

Where is it

On the beach close to the lively resort of Ocho Rios. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Hotel information

226 rooms and suites on 4 floors in 5 buildings with 4 lifts (2 buildings without lifts). All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docking station, tea/coffee-making facilities, personalised mini-bar (replenished daily), safe, iron and board, nightly turn down service, bathrobes, hairdryer and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Deluxe Garden rooms are located in the main building, face inland and have views of the gardens.

All Inclusive of: all meals and snacks, all drinks (all premium brands), all activities and entertainment detailed above.

Superior Ocean View rooms are located in the South wing, face the ocean and have partial sea views.

Deluxe Ocean View rooms are spread between the South, East and West wings and have views of the sea and Tower Isle.

Premier Ocean View rooms are located in the main building and have beautiful views of the beach, sea and Tower Isle.

Garden View Junior Suites are larger, and have garden views, seating area, free-standing shower and Jacuzzi bathtub.

Ocean View Junior Suites are as above but with unobstructed sea views.

1-Bedroom Ocean View Suites are larger suites, with separate bedroom, living area and bathroom, views over the ocean, free-standing shower and Jacuzzi bathtub.

Oasis Spa Villas are ultra-private featuring a sun terrace, private plunge pool and zero-entry shower. Guests also receive private villa check-in and a custom spa itinerary featuring unlimited spa services.

Signature Oasis Spa Villas feature a larger plunge pool, sun terrace, separate living room and zero-entry shower. Guests also receive private villa check-in and a custom spa itinerary featuring unlimited spa services.

7 restaurants including; Patio Restaurant (continental breakfast, buffet lunch, Italian and Mediterranean buffet and à la carte dinner), Eight Rivers (classic cuisine with local Jamaican and Caribbean ingredients; open for dinner only, reservations required), Bayside (Asian cuisine; open for dinner only, reservations required), The Verandah (continental cuisine; open for dinner only), Pool Grill (all-day dining, grilled specialties) and the Veggie Bar (healthy food served during the day), Java Cafe (pastries and caffeinated beverages). 5 bars: Main bar, The Lounge Bar, Island swim-up bar, piano bar and main swim-up pool bar. 24-hour dining by the pool. Room service available daily: 7:30am–10.30am (breakfast), 11:00am–9:30pm (all-day dining) and 6:00pm–9:30pm (dinner). Continental breakfast in bed.

Nightly entertainment including cabaret, resident bands, piano bar and live shows. Films by starlight on the beach. Weekly beach party. Managers cocktail party.

4 swimming pools (1 with swim-up pool bar). 4 Jacuzzis. Spa with plunge pool, juice bar and fitness centre with aerobics classes. Unlimited water sports including Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, kayaks, snorkelling trips and glass-bottom boat tours. Scuba-diving – resort course and one complimentary dive per stay for beginners, and one complimentary dive per day for certified divers (a second dive is subject to availability), night dives are available*. 3 floodlit tennis courts. Beach volleyball. Pool tables. Table tennis. Games room. Private island (naturists only) with swim-up pool bar. Unlimited golf, including green fees and transfers to Upton Hills Golf Course (mandatory caddy, payable locally, clubs available for hire).

Complimentary selected excursions, including catamaran cruise, shuttle to Island Village (home to Margaritaville) and a trip to Dunn's River Falls. Complimentary WiFi.

3 nights from 3rd January-25th December and 7 nights 26th December-2 January.

Please note: this is an over 18, couples-only resort.

Dress code: applies in à la carte restaurants.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Six times

Mar 27, 2024 MikeFromOhio2024 North Ridgeville, Ohio

Vacationed six times at Couples. Planning our next. I would have no hesitation booking a vacation at Couples. Relaxing and beautiful. The food and service is fantastic. Our favorites are fresh fish and fruits.
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Mar 26, 2024 I9952QWcp

We had a great time at the couples resort. Enjoyed the excursions and activities at the resort. Marielka and Danielle at reception always with a smile and helpful. Restaurant service was good special thanks to Romaine with a welcoming smile and Jacinth for being so professional and last but not least Weyonia at the bar the best bartender in my… Read more
We had a great time at the couples resort. Enjoyed the excursions and activities at the resort. Marielka and Danielle at reception always with a smile and helpful. Restaurant service was good special thanks to Romaine with a welcoming smile and Jacinth for being so professional and last but not least Weyonia at the bar the best bartender in my opinion "superb service". We will definitely return. Read less
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Mar 24, 2024 oaptraveller2015 Stamford, United Kingdom

OK , so the hotel has seen better days but there is sufficient of its former glory to give character. It is the most generous all inclusive so far experienced. It is very well managed and efficient with staff who are well trained and polite. Aundrey in the Piano Bar is a real asset. We had a deluxe ocean room in block 4000. It was quiet and… Read more
OK , so the hotel has seen better days but there is sufficient of its former glory to give character. It is the most generous all inclusive so far experienced. It is very well managed and efficient with staff who are well trained and polite. Aundrey in the Piano Bar is a real asset. We had a deluxe ocean room in block 4000. It was quiet and spacious with a large comfortable bed, a big TV screen and a lovely sea view but it was a bit spartan. The shower room was minute but there was plenty of hot water and towels. A number of people changed rooms because of noise from the road and the parrots! Outside the main pool was surrounded by tightly packed sun beds and very little shade. Reserving beds at the crack of dawn was quite common. The swim up pool was very noisy. The beach was small with nowhere to walk but there was shade under the trees. The big disappointment was the food in the buffet restaurant which appeared to be kept warm for long periods and unappetizing. In my opinion none matched up to the descriptions on the hotel website but most people seemed happy enough. We experienced a 2 day delay at the end of the holiday and the response of the hotel was exceptional allowing us to keep our room and even laying on a light breakfast before our eventual departure at 5 am. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay at Couples Tower Isle

Mar 23, 2024 198harveyb Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Probably one of the best holidays I've had. The food was excellent, the service superb, the staff (reception, bar, restaurant, housekeeping, water-sports, maintenance crew....all of them) were brilliant they were all genuinely happy to be there and to help you. The rooms are clean comfortable and well maintained, the public areas… Read more
Probably one of the best holidays I've had. The food was excellent, the service superb, the staff (reception, bar, restaurant, housekeeping, water-sports, maintenance crew....all of them) were brilliant they were all genuinely happy to be there and to help you. The rooms are clean comfortable and well maintained, the public areas similar...remember the hotel was built in the 50's so that is it's architecture, don't expect it to be built as if it were the 20's.....that's the 21st century 20's! and that's part of its charm. Would I go again...yes...and there were many returning guests there. Read less
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Mar 18, 2024 TrevTami01 Caledonia, Michigan

Great atmosphere, good food, nice room but the best part was the people. Weyonia the swim up bartender was awesome. The whole entertainment team was great and helped to keep us entertained. Make when you go to go to the piano bar sing along. If on the fence pick this one and you won't regret it.