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If you want to discover a place where you can enjoy tropical beauty as well as plenty of recreational options, the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort might be a perfect choice for you. Your choices at this hotel include quite a few of the most popular pastimes, so you won't lack options for how to spend each day during your vacation.
Water and Fitness
As a matter of fact, since there are 3 pools it won't be a problem for you to find a spot in the sun.
Tennis
If tennis is a top priority, this hotel is an excellent choice. The hotel has 529 guest rooms and 1 court. This works out to an average of approximately 1,270 guests per tennis court, which isn't as good as the ratio provided by some other hotels. Vacationers will have some chances to play, but during the high season you may have to wait for a time when the courts aren't crowded, like when most other guests are having breakfast. The hotel offers the option of playing on a lit court, so you can play into the evening hours. This is an ideal option for travelers who want to spend their afternoon at th beach.
It is also worth noting that Zagat's has given this hotel a recommendation for its tennis.
If you are seeking the best vacation spots to play tennis, you might want to investigate Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa and Half Moon Montego Bay. These hotels have some of the best tennis ratings in the area, so you may want to compare them with this hotel before making a final decision.
Golf
Even though the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort doesn't feature a golf course, it may be feasible to schedule a tee time at a local course if you'd like to make golf a part of your stay. The closest golf course is Breezes Runaway Bay Resort, located 16.3 miles to the west of the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort. You'll find holes at this course. For more details, you can reach the course at (876) 973-2436.
Watersports
While visiting Jamaica you may want to try out a new recreational sport. The hotel offers a number of different options, so you are sure to find a watersport to enjoy, even if its your first time. This chart lists watersports available at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort:
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Can't find the watersport you want? Check with a local vendor, they offer some additional options.
Family Activities
Minors aren't allowed at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort, so if you're traveling with children, you'll have to find more family-friendly accommodations. Want to relax on your vacation without having to mingle with kids? Then this hotel may be the perfect location.
Entertainment and Nightlife
If you want to add a little spice to your vacation, spend some time near the sparkling lights of a live performance; this experience is an easy option since the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort offers live entertainment. Though scheduling can vary, this hotel has multiple spots where guests can sip a quick - or leisurely - drink. Typically, live entertainment is offered 1 day a week. Of course, the specifics can vary with the season. If you want to know the entertainment schedule so you can know exactly what to expect. If this hotel doesn't have entertainment which interests you, other hotels nearby also offer a bit of nightlife, listed in the following chart:
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You can also see if luck is on your side at the hotel's casino, where you can try to be the next big winner.
Spa
This hotel is one of the few in Jamaica that has a spa, enabling guests of the hotel to get some pampering treatment. The chart below lists some of the services available at the spa:
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Other Recreation
The hotel also offers horseback riding as an available activity. Many visitors find this to be a pleasant way to spend part of their day in Jamaica. Guests can also entertain themselves with a game of shuffleboard during their stay. Though peaceful and quiet, shuffleboard is a relaxing, yet challenging, sport. Croquet enthusiasts will be pleased to know the hotel has a court. Although croquet can be challenging even for players with very high levels of skill, many guests thoroughly enjoy playing the game, despite being complete novices. Still another option is to spend some time in the hotel's beauty salon. The salon offers a great way to feel pampered, or the perfect way to get ready for a memorable night on the town. No matter what beauty services you need, a visit to the hotel's beauty salon can be a wonderful part of your vacation.Jamaica is full of wonderful things to see and do, so you aren't limited to the particular activities this hotel provides. From a morning spent dozing under the palm trees, to a few hours exploring a museum each traveler can set their own agenda.
Rates and Availability
Room rates and availability at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios can vary from month to month. Learn more about room rates and availability for your preferred travel dates by clicking here.
