Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Ocho Rios with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
On the beach
Exterior
Iron/ironing board
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

5.8 out of 10
Escape to Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge, where you can unwind by the ocean. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or make use of laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (5)

  • Kitchenette
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Hair dryer

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
White River Bay Po Box 24, Between San Souci and Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann

What's nearby

  • White River Reggae Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Prospect Plantation - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mahogany Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dunn's River Falls - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Turtle Beach - 12 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulangerie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miss T's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mother`s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vista Gourmet / Sky Terrace - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mongoose Jamaica - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge

When you stay at Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle Beach. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Crystal Ripple Beach Ocho Rios
Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Hotel
Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Ocho Rios
Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Hotel Ocho Rios

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

What is there to do at Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge and nearby?

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room.

Does Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge like?

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge is on Jamaica Beaches, a short 6-minute walk from White River Reggae Park and 17 minutes' walk from Prospect Plantation.

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Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

5.8

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

HORRIBLE STAFF, OK STAY

I READ REVIEWS AND CHOSE NOT TO STAY HERE, BUT BECAUSE OF RODENT PROBLEMS AT ANOTHER HOTEL THIS WAS OUR ONLY OTHEER OPTION....DONT DO IT....STAFF WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! CLEANING STAFF WAS PLEASANT AND THE OVERNIGHT GUY WAS GREAT, BUT THE MID DAY GUY DID NOT WANT TO HELP US IN ANYWAY- EVEN AFTER WE ASKED HIM TO HELP US (2 FEMALES) BRING OUR HOTEL CHAIRS DOWN TO THE BEACH HE REFUSED, WE TOLD HIM WE WOULD GIVE HIM A TIP AND HE SAID HE DIDNT NEED OUR MONEY!!!! WE ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH OUR SHUTTLE BUS THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO PICK US UP THE NEXT MORNING AT 6AM AND WE NEEDED TO CALL THE SHUTTLE SERVICE ASAP IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR FLIGHT BACK TO CANADA THE NEXT DAY...HE REFUSED TO ALLOW US TO USE THE PHONE SAYING HE NEEDED TO KEEP THE LINE FREE AND WENT BACK TO LOOKING AT THE COMPUTER AND IGNORED ME WHILE I WAS TALKING! I HAD TO TURN ON MY ROAMING AND CALL INTERNATIONALLY!! HE MADE OUR STAY MISERABLE....BECAUSE OF HIM WILL NEVER GO AGAIN!!!! THE BREAKFAST WAS EXACTLY AS STATED; JUST CEREAL AND JUICE THE ROOMS WHERE A GOOD SIZE AND FAIRLY DECENT WITH A NICE VIEW TO THE BEACH THE LOCATION IS VERY FAR FROM TOWN AND WAS ADVISED TO NOT LEAVE THE PLACE AS IT WAS UNSAFE TO DO SO BY OURSELVES...THERE WAS A BRIDGE WHERE PEOPLE SMOKE AND DRANK. LOOKED LIKE A SPOT WHERE THE HOMELESS HUNG OUT. ALL AN ALL THIS PLACE WAS SATISFACTORY FOR A LAST MINUTE STAY...WOULD DEFINITELY NOT GO AGAIN NOR WOULD I RECOMMEND!!!!!! PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO ANY OTHER REVIEWS;
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Decent place

I really liked that this hotel is on a quiet beach that's great for swimming, but not much sand though if you are into tanning (not sure anyone is these days). Breakfast included, Rooms are OK. The parking area is dark and sketchy and having read other reviews about it i was nervous about leaving my rental there, so I asked management if I could parallel park against the property, which they allowed. All was fine in the end, nice friendly staff, OK for a night and I liked that it was a bit away from the city center and all the hustle.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

"Unforgettable" experience

nice location for a hotel, by the beach side but this hotel did not capitalize on this. I spent one night with my wife and I will never go back. Simply substandard.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Secluded Quiet hotel with very good view of ocean

My wife and I checked in on Wednesday June 17th at approximately 4:00 pm. We were greeted by Mrs. Williams who had a very welcoming smile and a pleasant personality. The house keeping staff was very pleasant and did a vey good job in keeping the room clean and stack with all necessary service requirements.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Description not accurate.

The room was spacious and pretty clean, but there is NO restaurant as described in the amenities section. What they have is a kitchen and the housekeeper can make meals if you order it in advance AND if they have the food available. They have a menu, but when I placed my order for meals, they were not able to fill them. I had to take taxis daily to get food, which got pretty frustrating and expensive after a while. The hotel staff was very nice and did everything they could to try to make me comfortable, but the hotel is very old, pretty isolated outside of the town and is very limited in amenities. There is no swimming pool and no activities on site. It was quiet and I got a lot of sleep, but I would not stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Think 30 year old ratty Motel 6

...nd think again about staying here. Yeah, it’s cheap for Jamaica, but cheap in Jamaica gets you a flop house on the beach. Room décor looked like a garage sale in Detroit. Carpet way beyond useful life. Bathroom like a bad dream and you get the picture. Best thing about this place is the beach and it’s really nice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

peaceful

This spot in Ocho Rios is beautiful. It is set away from all tourist spots but, still close enough to enjoy all the Ocho Rios has to offer. The staff are amazing and keep the place very clean. We would definately go back next time we are in Ochee!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

I would never stay in this hotel again. The service was as poor as can be and the information that I got incorrect. Parking is insecure not even a decent breakfast. Boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Dump

Nice beach, thats about it. Needs total renovation, looks like a slum. No restaurants near but luckily some local ones do pick-ups from hotel. Don't go without a car and if you have one, be careful where you park it... I'd choose different location next time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

horrible

The worst experience ever!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

NOT a good hotel for relaxing.

This motel is not a good place for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation or for anyone that expects to be able to move around freely. The beach is great as are the views. But if you stay here have your own drinks and food. If not you will suffer and getting around is a drag. I will not be going back to Jamaica again but if I do I will NOT even think about staying here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Nice spot but need renovation and new staff.

Security was a major concern. Strangers could walk onto the property easily . The $60 deposit for a room key didn't play well with me. I couldn't bring guess to my room Paint falling of the walls A rusty a/c unit on the patio that was a eye soar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

close to the beautiful beach

My stay was comfortable and the staff was great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

lovely view of the sea

Had a lovely stay wish we could have stayed later. Nice view for me & my partner & a break away from the kids
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was great! The location was undesired.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Seen Better Days

It was OK, we just wanted to get away from Kingston, where we were working. The hotel (motel, really) is a bit run down, I expected more for the money. However, the staff were very helpful. The area is not centrally located so you have to take relatively expensive cabs everywhere. Give the river raft trip on nearby White River a miss. It is full of trash, you can't go very far upriver and the gondaleers become hostile when you try to negotiate a reasonable rate from them.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Very uncomfortable bed!

Will not recommend to friends or family, hotel location difficult to get to, rough roads and neighborhood. Room was nice location, but sheets and bath mat was not changed entire 6 days.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

洗濯代がいくら頼んでもかっちり$7.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

your own beach

Relaxing beach front with total Carribbean beach experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Lovely ocean front location

The hotel and staff were quite nice. The major problem we found with the hotel, was there was no restaurant to have dinner. The surrounding neighborhood was not one we would walk thru alone at night. We also didn't know of any restaurants close by. We had to order pizza delivery one night and it was the smallest pizza I ever saw. We were also told there was a restaurant next door at an "all inclusive" resort. When we checked into it, we were told it would cost us $75 each just to go into the resort plus the cost of dinner. Not acceptable. Also the shower left something to be desired. There was only one heavy flow of water coming out of the spout. Nothing we couldn't overcome, but it could have been much better.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great view

For the price, very good. Going back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Crystal Ripple Beach Lodge

It was so romantic and had a nice view over the beach... beautiful to watch the sun go down
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Brief Stay

I enjoyed by stay at the hotel. I would recommend it to friends and would stay there again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Cripple Ripple (our nickname for this hotel)

The only value to this hotel is the relatively private beach, few guests, quiet and peaceful area. Hotel is in shambles, towels are dirty and stained. Ugh. The staff is very friendly but there are NO ammenities at this hotel. One has to walk to Shaw Park to get a drink or meal or drive into town.