Activities and Recreation at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Jamaica offers a number of ways for visitors to stay busy, particularly if you're staying at a waterside property like this one. The Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort is an excellent hotel for guests who want several on-site options and to have their pick of multiple sports.

Water and Fitness

With 6 swimming pools to choose from at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, you won't have a hard time finding some shade by the water. If you're not fond of swimming, the hotel's whirlpool provides a different way to enjoy the water.

Fitness nuts won't need to put their workout routines on pause at this hotel; the on-site exercise facility is bound to have all the space and equipment you need.

Tennis

The Sandals Grande Ocho Rios can be a lot of fun for tennis buffs, considering guests will have the opportunity to play a match or two on the property. Guests will find 2 tennis courts on the property. Plus, the courts here are equipped with lighting so you'll never have to cut your match short.

If you want to weigh all your tennis options, you may wish to compare this property to other hotels in the area that also have courts, including the Royal Plantation and the Crane Ridge Suites.

Golf

With some of the most stunning, natural scenery on earth, the Caribbean has many attractive golf courses, and this hotel's course, Sandals Golf and Country Club, is no exception. There are 18 total holes at this course. It is 6311 yards long, and rated as a par 71.

Watersports

Home of the Caribbean's most comprehensive resort scuba dive program, guests can learn how to dive, then participate in unlimited scuba trips during their stay.

Family Activities

The Sandals Grande Ocho Rios caters to adults only, so if you're traveling with children you will have to find another option. But then again, for couples in need of an undisturbed atmosphere, this might be an ideal choice.

Entertainment and Nightlife

If you've had a long, tiring day exploring Jamaica, nothing's better than settling at the hotel for the evening and letting the excitement come to you; this experience is easy to enjoy because the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios offers live entertainment. Expect to find entertainment about 7 days per week. Of course, the frequency can vary with the season.

Also on-site are several bars, so guests can visit a different setting every night without leaving the property.

Looking for something a little different? If this hotel doesn't offer what you were hoping for, other hotels nearby may offer the nightlife you're looking for, like those displayed in the following table:

Nearby Hotels with Nightlife

Hotel Number of Bars Live Entertainment Distance Direction Royal Plantation 2 0.2 mi. E Grande Sport Villa Golf Resort & Spa N/A 0.2 mi. S Jamaica Inn 2 0.4 mi. E Shaw Park Beach Hotel All Inclusive 1 0.7 mi. E Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge N/A 0.8 mi. E Silver Seas 2 1.0 mi. W Couples Sans Souci 6 1.1 mi. E Sans Souci Resort & Spa 5 1.1 mi. E Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa 8 1.3 mi. W Rooms On the Beach 1 1.4 mi. W SandCastles Resort 1 1.4 mi. W Crane Ridge Suites 1 1.6 mi. W Turtle Beach Towers N/A 1.6 mi. W Fisherman's Point 1 1.6 mi. W Skycastles Condominiums N/A 1.9 mi. W Columbus Heights Condominiums N/A 1.9 mi. W

Spa

Not every hotel property in Jamaica has spa facilities, but the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios is one of the few in the area that is able to offer its guests a convenient, calming way to enjoy a brief moment of utter relaxation. The table below has a list of some of the services available at the spa:

Spa Amenities at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Sauna Steam Room Massage Facial/Mudwrap Whirlpool

Other Recreation

Guests can also entertain themselves with a game of shuffleboard. This pleasant outdoor activity is a good way to meet other guests or spark a little competition.

Jamaica is full of wonderful things to see and do, so you don't have to feel limited to the activities this hotel has available. From a quiet morning spent dozing on the beach, to a couple of hours at an acclaimed restaurant, the choice is up to you.

Rates and Availability

If you're thinking about reserving a room at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, you will want to verify that your preferred room type is available at a rate within your budget. To see room prices and availability, click here.

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