Sandcastles Beach Resort

Resorts
5.4
/10
Fair
51 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Berchum

10.0
/ 10
Our apartment was clean and nice 👌 fully equipped. I would definitely stay there again. I also liked how everything outside are in close proximity to the property.

Sadian

10.0
/ 10
Everything was great, didn't like that my room didn't have a bigger couch or a sleeper couch

Yvonne

10.0
/ 10
Quiet, however, since there are no elevators, help with our suitcases would be nice
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Main Street, Parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica

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Near Reggae Xplosion Museum
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General


Near Reggae Xplosion Museum

Location


With a stay at Sandcastles Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dunn's River Falls and Turtle River Park. This family-friendly resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Turtle Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ocho Rios Craft Market.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Turtle River Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Taj Mahal Mall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Reggae Xplosion Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Turtle Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Island Village - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ocho Rios Craft Market - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Columbus Foot Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
LandMark Plaza - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ocho Rios Clock Tower - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Ocho Rios Baptist Church - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Shaw Park Botanical Gardens - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ocho Rios Fort - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mahogany Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mahoe Falls - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Konoko Falls and Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.) - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 97.6 km / 60.7 mi

The preferred airport for Sandcastles Beach Resort is Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ).

Facilities


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the resort's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 9 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

All facilities in Sandcastles Beach Resort

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Common Space

Things to Do

  • Private beach
  • Spa
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Fitness center

Transportation

  • Limo or town car service
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Airport transfer
  • Area shuttle

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting
  • Children facilities

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Sandcastles Beach Resort

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 17:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 17:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Sandcastles Beach Resort
40
Number of floors in Sandcastles Beach Resort
2
Another facilities in Sandcastles Beach Resort
Private beach, Spa, Picnic area, Garden, Fitness center

Frequently asked questions about Sandcastles Beach Resort

What are available facilities at Sandcastles Beach Resort?
There are top facilites at Sandcastles Beach Resort such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Sandcastles Beach Resort?
The standard check-in time at Sandcastles Beach Resort is starting from 15:00 - 17:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Sandcastles Beach Resort provide breakfast?
Yes, Sandcastles Beach Resort provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Sandcastles Beach Resort?
Sandcastles Beach Resort has a 3.5-star rating.
How many floors does Sandcastles Beach Resort have?
Sandcastles Beach Resort has 2.
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Sandcastles Beach Resort reviews and ratings

5.4
Fair
From 51 reviews
Cleanliness

5.8

Room Comfort

5.4

Service and Facilites

5.8

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Kai
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The rooms are like private apartments, convenient for a short stay. Very clean and friendly staff members. The professionalism was great.
Dave
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything at Sandcastles was good Expedia make the check in experience terrible but that is not on the resort.
Ellen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a nice quiet and great location property. The apartment had issues: The stove only had 1 of 4 burners that worked call for maintenance and the guy had no clue as to how to fix it and he never came back. There was a leak from under the wall to the next unit. The balcony was rusty and the doors were very worn and hard to close. Front desk service needs work, training or a means of ingo that connects with the online reservation portal. Expedia did not give me the owners name or apartment number when I booked. The property had to research an available unit for me. The cleaning representative that I had was very friendly and made sure I got items of linen and help for the unfixable stove.
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Lakisha
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place should not be listed on any booking site. Only as air b & b’s. I picked this place because of the location and amenities, Ocean front with a stove and close to bars and restaurants. Unfortunately I was not able to check in at the location. This place is not a resort! No computer and no way to contact or locate your reservation. This information should be listed and noted by Expedia prior to my arrival,So I was stranded in Jamaica on my birthday, out of the country, with no where to stay. An Expedia representative did assist me, in finding a new location. I was so anxious I agreed to the first location. Which meant I didn’t get the stove, beach front, and location to certain restaurants that I had planned my trip around. Did I mention it was my birthday. Ok. I did contact sandcastle the day before to let them know my flight arrives at 5pm, so I wanted to know how to check in. He said, “as long as you’re here by 10pm, you should be fine.”I arrived around 9:40pm. And yes, the young lady at the desk left at 10pm. Which meant I had to go find somewhere else to stay. I ended up staying at Sago Palm, which was a really nice hotel. To this day, 1/28/25, I still haven’t heard anything from sandcastle 6 days after my check in date. I am doing everything in my power to remove this place as a resort location. This should be illegal, it’s definitely scam likely! I’m not saying your experience will be the same, just make sure you get an exact address before you head to Jamaica.
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

They over booked the place when I got there the receptionist ask for my name and after that she simply told me there’s no reservation for. I then called the booking number several time before I get a text saying “ I’m driving will contact the front desk” Approximately 47 minutes later I was then told by the front desk that my reservation has been moved to another hotel. When I drove over to the new hotel I was then told that there’s no rooms available except for one night stay at another hotel. I booked for Two night stay at a decent location and after an extensive wait time to be checked in I was offer 1 night stay at a location which didn’t seems safe in my opinion. I requested a refund on the 27th December 2024 and still haven’t been contacted by anyone
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Berchum
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our apartment was clean and nice 👌 fully equipped. I would definitely stay there again. I also liked how everything outside are in close proximity to the property.
Melvin
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall i enjoyed my experience but lighting of the rooms could be improved except for the bathroom.
Paula
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There was no hot water in the unit. No water coming out of the hot water spigot. Mildew on walls in the unit. I was unable to shower and no staff on site up to noon time to fix the problem.
Jheanell
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Sandcastles is in a great location and is a good property if you are looking for something outside of the typical marble resort. The security staff and gate staff were wonderful and personable. The unit we stayed in was awful (some are privately owned and rented, some are owned and rented by the resort. I don't know which one ours was). The kitchen was terrible, very little in the way of cookware and some of the dishes were cracked and broken. There were no glasses available , just plastic that had seen better days. Not even a sharp knife or pair of scissors available. The twin beds only had a sheet, I had to use one of our towels to cover my kids. This was extra annoying as we only got a couple of towels to begin with, which were never replaced because the room was never cleaned. We requested bath mats but they never came. This property has so much potential, it's too bad that our experience was in apartment D7.
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Coralee
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No one knows what is going on. Check in was a nightmare. They didn’t have enough towels and wash clothes in the room.
Eartha
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stayed at the property 11/24 - 27. I have not seen a housekeeper in those 4 days. I had to live with the garbage and dirty linnen. Thank G-d i was alone. The backdoor and windows were closed BUT NOT LOCKED! I didn't realize untill the next day that it was a sliding door. The apartment is on the ground floor. Anyone could have opened the door and window and enter the apartment while i was asleep on Friday night. That is unacceptable!
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Garnett
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Business and Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stay at sandcastle in the pass and it was wonderful The property is too old and dirty, mold in bathroom ceiling and dirt by the window. I stayed in A6 , really needs upgrade and redo.
loraine
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 139 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

clean quiet
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

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Wouldn’t recommend. Beat up and poor quality. service is even worse. A lot of issues to get on the beach even though it’s right next door. Stay away
Sadian
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was great, didn't like that my room didn't have a bigger couch or a sleeper couch
CANUTE
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Business and Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 143 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

THE CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURE WAS AWFUL; THE ROOM WAS DIRTY,HARDLY ANY LIGHT IN THE ROOM, BULBS MISSING. ITEMS MISSINGFROM THE KICHEN THE WOMAN MANAGER AND FRONT DESK STAFF TELL LIES, THERE SHOU'LD BE IN PRISON. THE ROOM IS NOT FIT FOIR A DOG. TRAVELOCITY WI LL GET A BAD REVIEW BECAUSE OF THIS SO CALL HOTEL, VERY NASTY. THE WAS NOT EQUIPT AS ADVERTISED. THE JAMAICA GOVERNMENT SHOULD CLOSED DOWN THIS DIRTY PLACE. I AM TALKING TO MY LAWYER ABOUT REPORTINGF THE MANAGER AND STAFF TO LOCAL GLEANER NEWS PAPER. NO STANDBY GENERATOR, I HAD TOI CUT MY STAY SHORT, I LOST MONEY THE PLACE IS NO GOOD. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE. TRAVELOCI TY SHOULD DROP THEM, BAD REVIEW REGARDS CANUTE SIMPSON
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Marjorie
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Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 146 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is convenient to shopping. Housekeeping was unimpressive
Yvonne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Quiet, however, since there are no elevators, help with our suitcases would be nice
yolanda
2.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place has gone downhill. Should've listened to the transportation driver who shared horror stories from other guests who stayed here.
yolanda
2.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

They do not answer calls nor text messages. No housekeeping services at all. Mold on the bathroom ceiling and sink. Missing lightbulbs in every room. Front desk sends messages also withoutaresponse. I will never return.
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5.4
Fair
From 51 reviews
Cleanliness

5.8

Room Comfort

5.4

Service and Facilites

5.8

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Traveller Reviews Sandcastles Beach Resort

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Top reviews
Kai
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The rooms are like private apartments, convenient for a short stay. Very clean and friendly staff members. The professionalism was great.
Dave
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything at Sandcastles was good Expedia make the check in experience terrible but that is not on the resort.
Ellen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

It was a nice quiet and great location property. The apartment had issues: The stove only had 1 of 4 burners that worked call for maintenance and the guy had no clue as to how to fix it and he never came back. There was a leak from under the wall to the next unit. The balcony was rusty and the doors were very worn and hard to close. Front desk service needs work, training or a means of ingo that connects with the online reservation portal. Expedia did not give me the owners name or apartment number when I booked. The property had to research an available unit for me. The cleaning representative that I had was very friendly and made sure I got items of linen and help for the unfixable stove.
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Lakisha
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place should not be listed on any booking site. Only as air b & b’s. I picked this place because of the location and amenities, Ocean front with a stove and close to bars and restaurants. Unfortunately I was not able to check in at the location. This place is not a resort! No computer and no way to contact or locate your reservation. This information should be listed and noted by Expedia prior to my arrival,So I was stranded in Jamaica on my birthday, out of the country, with no where to stay. An Expedia representative did assist me, in finding a new location. I was so anxious I agreed to the first location. Which meant I didn’t get the stove, beach front, and location to certain restaurants that I had planned my trip around. Did I mention it was my birthday. Ok. I did contact sandcastle the day before to let them know my flight arrives at 5pm, so I wanted to know how to check in. He said, “as long as you’re here by 10pm, you should be fine.”I arrived around 9:40pm. And yes, the young lady at the desk left at 10pm. Which meant I had to go find somewhere else to stay. I ended up staying at Sago Palm, which was a really nice hotel. To this day, 1/28/25, I still haven’t heard anything from sandcastle 6 days after my check in date. I am doing everything in my power to remove this place as a resort location. This should be illegal, it’s definitely scam likely! I’m not saying your experience will be the same, just make sure you get an exact address before you head to Jamaica.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

They over booked the place when I got there the receptionist ask for my name and after that she simply told me there’s no reservation for. I then called the booking number several time before I get a text saying “ I’m driving will contact the front desk” Approximately 47 minutes later I was then told by the front desk that my reservation has been moved to another hotel. When I drove over to the new hotel I was then told that there’s no rooms available except for one night stay at another hotel. I booked for Two night stay at a decent location and after an extensive wait time to be checked in I was offer 1 night stay at a location which didn’t seems safe in my opinion. I requested a refund on the 27th December 2024 and still haven’t been contacted by anyone
Read More
Berchum
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Our apartment was clean and nice 👌 fully equipped. I would definitely stay there again. I also liked how everything outside are in close proximity to the property.
Melvin
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Overall i enjoyed my experience but lighting of the rooms could be improved except for the bathroom.
Paula
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 109 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There was no hot water in the unit. No water coming out of the hot water spigot. Mildew on walls in the unit. I was unable to shower and no staff on site up to noon time to fix the problem.
Jheanell
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
4.0
/10
Reviewed 116 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Sandcastles is in a great location and is a good property if you are looking for something outside of the typical marble resort. The security staff and gate staff were wonderful and personable. The unit we stayed in was awful (some are privately owned and rented, some are owned and rented by the resort. I don't know which one ours was). The kitchen was terrible, very little in the way of cookware and some of the dishes were cracked and broken. There were no glasses available , just plastic that had seen better days. Not even a sharp knife or pair of scissors available. The twin beds only had a sheet, I had to use one of our towels to cover my kids. This was extra annoying as we only got a couple of towels to begin with, which were never replaced because the room was never cleaned. We requested bath mats but they never came. This property has so much potential, it's too bad that our experience was in apartment D7.
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Coralee
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 117 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No one knows what is going on. Check in was a nightmare. They didn’t have enough towels and wash clothes in the room.
Eartha
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 128 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stayed at the property 11/24 - 27. I have not seen a housekeeper in those 4 days. I had to live with the garbage and dirty linnen. Thank G-d i was alone. The backdoor and windows were closed BUT NOT LOCKED! I didn't realize untill the next day that it was a sliding door. The apartment is on the ground floor. Anyone could have opened the door and window and enter the apartment while i was asleep on Friday night. That is unacceptable!
Read More
Garnett
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I stay at sandcastle in the pass and it was wonderful The property is too old and dirty, mold in bathroom ceiling and dirt by the window. I stayed in A6 , really needs upgrade and redo.
loraine
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 139 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

clean quiet
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Wouldn’t recommend. Beat up and poor quality. service is even worse. A lot of issues to get on the beach even though it’s right next door. Stay away
Sadian
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was great, didn't like that my room didn't have a bigger couch or a sleeper couch
CANUTE
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 143 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

THE CHECK IN AND OUT PROCEDURE WAS AWFUL; THE ROOM WAS DIRTY,HARDLY ANY LIGHT IN THE ROOM, BULBS MISSING. ITEMS MISSINGFROM THE KICHEN THE WOMAN MANAGER AND FRONT DESK STAFF TELL LIES, THERE SHOU'LD BE IN PRISON. THE ROOM IS NOT FIT FOIR A DOG. TRAVELOCITY WI LL GET A BAD REVIEW BECAUSE OF THIS SO CALL HOTEL, VERY NASTY. THE WAS NOT EQUIPT AS ADVERTISED. THE JAMAICA GOVERNMENT SHOULD CLOSED DOWN THIS DIRTY PLACE. I AM TALKING TO MY LAWYER ABOUT REPORTINGF THE MANAGER AND STAFF TO LOCAL GLEANER NEWS PAPER. NO STANDBY GENERATOR, I HAD TOI CUT MY STAY SHORT, I LOST MONEY THE PLACE IS NO GOOD. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY TO ANYONE. TRAVELOCI TY SHOULD DROP THEM, BAD REVIEW REGARDS CANUTE SIMPSON
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Marjorie
icon-Family
Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 146 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is convenient to shopping. Housekeeping was unimpressive
Yvonne
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Quiet, however, since there are no elevators, help with our suitcases would be nice
yolanda
2.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This place has gone downhill. Should've listened to the transportation driver who shared horror stories from other guests who stayed here.
yolanda
2.0
/10
Reviewed 154 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

They do not answer calls nor text messages. No housekeeping services at all. Mold on the bathroom ceiling and sink. Missing lightbulbs in every room. Front desk sends messages also withoutaresponse. I will never return.
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