Renaissance Jamaica Grande Hotel

Renaissance Jamaica Grande Resort waits for you! This resort is a Sandals property and is the largest hotel in Jamaica. The two high rise buildings sit on a 1,300 foot white sandy subtropical beach on a small private peninsula right next to the colorful city of Ocho Rios. Today, the Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort is known by the name "Sunset Jamaica Grande". This resort offers all you would expect in a vacation and much more.

The moment you arrive you will be greeted in a wonderful open-air lobby. After you settle in, you might want to go back there, sit down, relax, get yourself a delicious tropical rum punch, and watch cruise ships dock in the bay. Or for some quiet alone time, sit on your private balcony and enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean, feel the topical breeze, and watch the sunset.

The rooms at the Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort, done in a topical décor, are comfortable and spacious with a king size bed or two double beds. Rollaway cots and cribs are available as well. All rooms are have remote cable TV, hair dryers, personal safe, air conditioning, iron and ironing boards, and in-room coffee makers, and telephones with data ports. Many families out there may be pleased to know that the Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort is "family of five friendly". (Three kids can share a room with their parents.)

The Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort has endless activities as well as extensive facilities. Guests can enjoy any of three pools, including the fantasy pool built to resemble the Dunn's River Falls, which is located nearby. Or if the beach is your thing and you can't wait to get into get into that aqua blue water, try any or all of the water sports that are available- windsurfing scuba diving, water skiing, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and jet skiing. If you want to stay on land, the Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort has two lit championship tennis courts as well as state-of-the-art fitness center. And if you want to do nothing, except be pampered, visit one of the massage centers for an aromatherapy massage and reflexology treatment.

The Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort also offers a great nightlife, with fine dining, entertainment, and even a small casino (slots only). You will certainly have your pickings with five restaurants, a beach grill, and eight bars that are each unique in atmosphere and cuisine. All meals and beverages are included in your one flat rate.

*FYI - This resort is about an hour and a half drive from Montego Bay Airport You may encounter some delays on the main highway since they are working to improve the roads. "But, don't worry, you're in Jamaica man!" And the The Renaissance Jamaica Grande all-inclusive resort this resort is definitely worth all the time it takes to get there.

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