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Accepted Currency:
The Jamaican dollar is the legal tender in Jamaica. We are happy to
exchange currency for our guests on property. However, most
merchants will accept U.S. dollars or traveler's checks as well as major
credit cards like Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Entry Documents:
U.S. and Caribbean citizens will need a current passport or a certified
copy of a birth certificate. All other International guests will
need to verify that they have the necessary visa and/or documentation in
order to enter and exit Jamaica.
No Tipping Policy:
Couples Resorts places a strong emphasis on our No-Tipping Policy.
Once you arrive on our property, a friendly "thank you" is the best tip
you can give, and the only one allowed. (Outside our resorts tipping
is customary for all airport baggage personnel, taxi drivers, etc.)
Electric Current:
The electric current at Couples Resorts is 110 volts. Adapters are not
available.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning:
Irons and ironing boards available for guests to use. Laundry and
dry cleaning service available Monday-Friday. Laundry takes 2 days to be
returned. Additional charge for rush orders. Contact the
housekeeping department for more information. NOTE: Items given out on
Thursday will not be returned until Monday.
Transfers:
Transfers between Couples and Montego Bay Airport are included.
Arrival flight information is to be provided prior to the arrival date (on
making reservation). Departure information is provided by the guest on
check-in. The hotel will re-confirm your departure flight.
Upon arrival at Montego Bay Airport, guests should
proceed to the Couples desk, located outside Customs, and inform the
representative that they are guests of Couples Resorts.
Repeat Guests:
We are thrilled to see the familiar faces of guests who return to us.
It seems to be happening more and more, so we now offer our Repeat Guests
a complimentary one way air transfer to or from Montego Bay Airport.
(Must be pre-arranged with property or at time of reservation.)
Location:
Couples Ocho Rios is situated on 19 acres of beach front property, 5 miles
east of the town of Ocho Rios, one of Jamaica's major shopping areas
(approx. 10 minutes drive). Sixty-five (65) miles from Donald Sangster
International Airport in Montego Bay (approx. 2 hours drive).
Accommodations:
There are 212 rooms total. All rooms have either ocean or mountain view.
Rooms are located in the main building, west wing, east wing, south wing,
or in the garden villas. One bedroom suites are located in either the main
building or in the garden villas.
Beach:
White sand beach, generally calm and crystal clear seas. Length: 1,053
feet, width 70 feet.
Clothing Optional Sunbathing:
Tower Isle, Couples' own private island for 'au natural' sunbathing. Open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Island has a swim-up pool bar, hammocks, lounge
chairs. Snacks are available. Chicken, sandwiches, patties, fries,
hamburgers and hot dogs. Guests may be transported by boat at their
convenience or swim, if they are able to. There are two (2) rafts along
the way where swimmers may rest.
Aviary:
Located in the garden. A varied collection of birds.
Tropical
Mini Jungle:
Located in
the garden. Path leads through jungle. Two Jacuzzi's are located in jungle
(seating 2).
Jacuzzi:
We have three Jacuzzis accommodating 12 people. Two located near the main
pool & one on the north side of the west building. Two accommodating 2
people. Located in the secluded garden/jungle areas. Private outdoor
Jacuzzi's are located in the One Bedroom Villa Suites.
Pools:
There is a main pool with a 10 ft. diving board. length: 75ft. ,
width: 45 ft. , depth: 12 ft. Private plunge pools are located in the
Luxury Junior Villa Suite & Luxury One Bedroom Villa Suites. A swim-up
pool bar is located on Tower Isle.
Nightly
floor shows:
Usually at 9:30 p.m.
Featuring popular local entertainers.
Some nights guests and employees perform a show.
Dancing
on the patio:
After the floor show, the disc jockey plays a variety of dance music for
our guests.
Other
Activities:
Reggae dance class (on the patio); Fashion show; Volleyball competition;
Poolside music trivia; Karaoke & sing-a-long in the Piano Bar; Beach
parties; Shuffleboard tournament; Poolside games. A variety of
activities are scheduled throughout the day. Contact the Entertainment
Director or Guest Services for more information.
Complimentary Offsite Excursions:
Catamaran
Rum Punch Cruise
Guests board the catamaran on by the beach and are taken to Shaw Park
beach where they may swim for 15 - 20 minutes. Sodas & rum punch are
complimentary on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Vessel departs at 3:00 p.m..
Approximately 2 hours. Sign up at Guest Services desk by 8:00 a.m. on the
day of cruise. Refreshments served.
Dunn's
River Falls
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 a.m.
Return to hotel at 1:00 p.m.
Plantation
Tour
Educational
tour of a Jamaican plantation where guests may learn about the crops grown
on the island. Mon. - Fri. 1:45 p.m. - return at 3:30 p.m. Taxi
transports guest to plantation. Approximately 5 minute drive.
Shopping
Shuttle
Monday 2:00
p.m. - return at 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - return at 1:00 p.m.
A representative from a local tour company is available at the Tour Desk
to book additional tours not included in the Couples all-inclusive
package.
Passes
Day Pass:
$75.00*
Valid from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Includes all hotel amenities, lunch, etc.
Evening
Pass: $75.00*
Valid for eight hours.
Includes attendance to wedding ceremony, all hotel amenities, etc.
*Prices
subject to change without notice
Medical Facilities:
Just in case of minor injury's, our staff includes a qualified nurse who
can attend to minor illness, cuts, etc. A limited supply of medical items
is also available. There is no charge for this service. Should guests
require the service of a doctor, this must be paid at the time of the
visit.
Massage:
Available at a modest cost.
Photographer:
9:00 a.m. - until the demand for photographs end at night. *Pictures
are displayed on a board the following day and guests may make their
selection.
Salon:
Couples Beauty Shop 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., every day. Special
appointments may be arranged with brides having morning weddings.
Contact beauty salon directly.
Cashier:
Monday -
Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 am
- 11:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cannot change traveler's checks to USD, only to Jamaican dollars. The bank
does not change traveler's checks to USD for the hotel. Cash advances made
against credit cards are in Jamaican Dollars only.
Couples
Gift Shop & Couples Duty Free Shop:
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Duty free items, sundries.
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