Only open to couples, it doesn’t just feature four pools, and private beach, it also has its own private island – just in case you prefer your sunbathing au naturel. The team whisks you there by boat to sunbathe in seclusion, or to drink at its swim-up bar. While, back at base, Couples Tower Isle spoil you with its beach bar flag service, a twice-weekly Martini hour on the roof, water sports like scuba-diving and hydro biking, and a spa. Retreat back to your private villa for a more secluded and intimate environment, where your private pool is a real standout feature. Plus villa guests receive private villa check-in, personalised service and exclusive amenities.
Amenities
Golf
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Honeymoon
Wedding
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Where is it
On the beach close to the lively resort of Ocho Rios. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hotel information
226 rooms and suites on 4 floors in 5 buildings with 4 lifts (2 buildings without lifts). All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docking station, tea/coffee-making facilities, personalised mini-bar (replenished daily), safe, iron and board, nightly turn down service, bathrobes, hairdryer and king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Deluxe Garden rooms are located in the main building, face inland and have views of the gardens. Special assistance rooms on requests.
All Inclusive of: all meals and snacks, all drinks (all premium brands), all activities and entertainment detailed above.
Superior Ocean View rooms are located in the South wing, face the ocean and have partial sea views.
Deluxe Ocean View rooms are spread between the South, East and West wings and have views of the sea and Tower Isle.
Premier Ocean View rooms are located in the main building and have beautiful views of the beach, sea and Tower Isle.
Garden View Junior Suites are larger, and have garden views, seating area, free-standing shower and Jacuzzi bathtub.
Ocean View Junior Suites are as above but with unobstructed sea views.
1-Bedroom Ocean View Suites are larger suites, with separate bedroom, living area and bathroom, views over the ocean, free-standing shower and Jacuzzi bathtub.
Oasis Spa Villas are ultra-private featuring a sun terrace, private plunge pool and zero-entry shower. Guests also receive private villa check-in and a custom spa itinerary featuring unlimited spa services.
Signature Oasis Spa Villas feature a larger plunge pool, sun terrace, separate living room and zero-entry shower. Guests also receive private villa check-in and a custom spa itinerary featuring unlimited spa services.
7 restaurants including; Patio Restaurant (continental breakfast, buffet lunch, Italian and Mediterranean buffet and à la carte dinner), Eight Rivers (classic cuisine with local Jamaican and Caribbean ingredients; open for dinner only, reservations required), Bayside (Asian cuisine; open for dinner only, reservations required), The Verandah (continental cuisine; open for dinner only), Pool Grill (all-day dining, grilled specialties) and the Veggie Bar (healthy food served during the day), Java Cafe (pastries and caffeinated beverages). 5 bars: Main bar, The Lounge Bar, Island swim-up bar, piano bar and main swim-up pool bar. 24-hour dining by the pool. Room service available daily: 7:30am–10.30am (breakfast), 11:00am–9:30pm (all-day dining) and 6:00pm–9:30pm (dinner). Continental breakfast in bed.
Nightly entertainment including cabaret, resident bands, piano bar and live shows. Films by starlight on the beach. Weekly beach party. Managers cocktail party.
4 swimming pools (1 with swim-up pool bar). 4 Jacuzzis. Spa with plunge pool, juice bar and fitness centre with aerobics classes. Unlimited water sports including Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, kayaks, snorkelling trips and glass-bottom boat tours. Scuba-diving – resort course and one complimentary dive per stay for beginners, and one complimentary dive per day for certified divers (a second dive is subject to availability), night dives are available*. 3 floodlit tennis courts. Beach volleyball. Pool tables. Table tennis. Games room. Private island (naturists only) with swim-up pool bar. Unlimited golf, including green fees and transfers to Upton Hills Golf Course (mandatory caddy, payable locally, clubs available for hire).
Complimentary selected excursions, including catamaran cruise. Complimentary WiFi.
Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
3 nights from 3rd January-25th December and 7 nights 26th December-2 January.
Please note: this is an over 18, couples-only resort.
Dress code: applies in à la carte restaurants.
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A fun stay at Couples Tower Isle
Dec 23, 2024hdthomas1964Collinsville, Oklahoma
Our travels to Ocho Rios was our 2nd annual trip to Jamaica and our 2nd visit to a Couple brand resort. We fell in love with the Couples brand with our first trip to Couples Negril in Nov 2023. I can’t say enough good things about the Couples Tower Isle. The staff was incredible and treated us just like family. Special shout outs to Juwana who…
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Our travels to Ocho Rios was our 2nd annual trip to Jamaica and our 2nd visit to a Couple brand resort. We fell in love with the Couples brand with our first trip to Couples Negril in Nov 2023. I can’t say enough good things about the Couples Tower Isle. The staff was incredible and treated us just like family. Special shout outs to Juwana who served us at Bayside on Monday Lobster night, our swim up bartender Latoya, Ronaldhino and Jada our pool entertainment directors, Asanya our server at the Verandah each night we ate there, Omar at the Coffee bar, Shuneece who served us at 8 Rivers restaurant and the Coffee bar. We stayed in room 3314 which was a perfect view of the island with a very private veranda. The resort was a great visit, but in comparison to Couples Negril there is no long stretch of beach to go for long walks. Couples
Tower Isle beach is very short (tops about 1/4 mile long) but is very private. The food was fantastic especially Lobster night and the entertainment was very good. Highly recommend staying at CTI.
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Mixed bag of experiences
Dec 22, 2024JDMottsAustin, Texas
Our stay at Couples Tower Isle was a mixed bag. While the staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to provide service, the property itself showed its age and could benefit from some upgrades.
Pros:
* Friendly Staff: The staff was great. They were consistently helpful and accommodating.
* Good Dining Options: The Verandah,…
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Our stay at Couples Tower Isle was a mixed bag. While the staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to provide service, the property itself showed its age and could benefit from some upgrades.
Pros:
* Friendly Staff: The staff was great. They were consistently helpful and accommodating.
* Good Dining Options: The Verandah, Bayside, and Eight Rivers restaurants offered enjoyable dining experiences with dress codes. The Jamaican food night on Wednesday was good.
* Java Cafe: Provided excellent coffee.
* Entertainment: Good events/shows nightly.
Cons:
* Outdated Property: The property feels dated. Issues like missing floor panels in the elevator and inadequate A/C in the room was noticeable.
* Beach Amenities: Limited beach chairs and no umbrellas were a drawback.
* Restaurant Issues:
* Patio Restaurant: Initial food presentation the night we arrive was unappealing. This got better as the week progressed.
* Pool Grill: Food was ok. Tables need maintenance and cleaning.
* Breakfast: Buffet was good but there always seemed to be a line at the egg station. Lack of alternative egg options.
*Mixed drinks: The mixed drinks were just not good to me. I stuck to beer and wine.
* Poor Signage: Navigating the property was challenging due to a lack of clear signage on the first day. They should provide a map at check-in.
* Scuba Diving: Inconvenient setup with no dedicated dive shop. The dive boat is loaded from the beach and you carry everything (including your tank) out to the boat so don’t have anything with you that you don’t want to get wet. The flag on the dock is not an indicator of if they are going to go out. Make sure you stop by the equipment location before 8:30a to see if they are going.
* Parakeet and Conure cage: Seems pretty but not sure why they need it. The cages and wood platforms the birds sit on need maintenance.
* Excursions:
* Dunns River Falls: Hotel excursions were overpriced and limited. Provided minimal time at property. Consider booking independently for more flexibility. Hotel cost was $60pp with group or $80pp for 2hrs to 2-1/2hrs. About 10 mins from hotel. Driver told us a lot about Jamaica in those 10 mins.
* Martha Brae River: Expensive and included a long drive. Bamboo river rafting was good. Bring your own mosquito spray. They sell it for $16 a bottle on location. Hotel price is $120pp for about 5hrs which includes a 90 min drive each way. Driver didn’t talk or tell us anything about Jamaica either way.
Overall:
Despite some shortcomings, we enjoyed our stay. Meeting other guests who had returned multiple times speaks to the hotel's loyal following.
Tips for Future Guests:
* Book excursions independently: Explore options like Viator for more affordable and flexible Dunns River Falls tours.
* Pack accordingly: Bring water shoes for the falls. Consider a waterproof phone case or GoPro on small handle for excursions.
* Plan ahead: Make reservations for popular restaurants the day you arrive or next day at the latest.
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Nostalgic 1950s vibe in a stunning location!
Dec 19, 2024Y4735UBjamiew
Nostalgic 1950s vibe combined with amazing staff and food result in the Couples Tower Isle out-performing other, more modern hotels on the island.
Location is perfect. Lots of water sports and activities that are complimentary.
Staff are incredibly friendly. The nature walk in the morning is a must if you want to get close to hummingbirds!
Only…
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Nostalgic 1950s vibe combined with amazing staff and food result in the Couples Tower Isle out-performing other, more modern hotels on the island.
Location is perfect. Lots of water sports and activities that are complimentary.
Staff are incredibly friendly. The nature walk in the morning is a must if you want to get close to hummingbirds!
Only downside is the hard sell of the spa with staff prowling around the pool each day - not necessary at a class resort like this!
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Great holiday with some ideas for improvement
Dec 17, 2024vaggyvarmintKidderminster, United Kingdom
This was our third stay at a Couples resort having been to CTI in 2019 and Sans Soucci in 2022. On all three occasions we have had a great holiday and will almost certainly come again.
We did however have some suggestions for the management to improve the experience.
We arrived at 21.00 local time from the U.K. We were welcomed with towels and…
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This was our third stay at a Couples resort having been to CTI in 2019 and Sans Soucci in 2022. On all three occasions we have had a great holiday and will almost certainly come again.
We did however have some suggestions for the management to improve the experience.
We arrived at 21.00 local time from the U.K. We were welcomed with towels and a drink but then found out all the restaurants and room service were closed. We dashed down to the buffet leaving our luggage at reception and managed to find a few left overs. It was over 4 hours since we had last had any food. We were not the only couple on this flight.
When we got back to reception we found there were no longer any staff to show us to our room. We were given vague directions and made the best of it. I really think a hotel of this category should have made some arrangements to look after us better. This must happen quite a few times with this BA flight.
The long corridor leading eventually to building 5 is so dark, drab and with carpet that is worn with holes in places. The commute down this corridor is depressing and lets the hotel down. It would not take a huge investment to do something here. Some pictures, better lighting so you do not feel you are in a subway. Even some of the outside windows have moss growing on them as you get towards building five.
We love the Island but the single toilet there really lets the hotel down. It needs much more attention, as at times it smelt and had a very wet floor.
A huge shout out to the tennis and pickleball coach Colin, he was fantastic. Pickleball though at 11.00 is not a good time as it is just too hot. There was no mechanism for people staying to arrange any games with other players - you just had to turn up at 11.00. I am not sure that the hotel promotes pickleball enough as there are no photos on the website either. It is the fastest growing sport in the world and its popularity will only increase. No beginner sessions either for people wanting to try it out.
I hope someone reads this attempt to provide constructive comments as to how a very good hotel could be made even better.
The food was fantastic at all the restaurants and the staff are a real credit. They make Couples the repeat venue it is for so many. We enjoyed our holiday and look forward to returning again.
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Heaven On Earth ♥️🇯🇲🌴
Dec 10, 2024C7562ITrobertf
This place is so awesome, and top knotch service. We booked our trip for the spring, and we're having our 25th anniversary vow renewal. I love the old Hollywood feel, and the food, entertainment, and staff are out of this world!! A big shout out to Kirk, he's one of the best that works at the resort. The staff are wonderful and makes us feel…
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This place is so awesome, and top knotch service. We booked our trip for the spring, and we're having our 25th anniversary vow renewal. I love the old Hollywood feel, and the food, entertainment, and staff are out of this world!! A big shout out to Kirk, he's one of the best that works at the resort. The staff are wonderful and makes us feel so welcome. We made friends our first trip at Couples Tower Isle, and now we consider them our close family. Visit Couples Tower Isle and you won't regret it!!
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A fun stay at Couples Tower Isle
