At Jamaica’s original all-inclusive, couples-only resort, scenes of natural beauty intermingle with exquisitely appointed rooms and endless amenities to transport you to a world that is equal parts Jamaican paradise and ’50s Hollywood hangout.

Here, everything is at your disposal. Spacious, stylish rooms and suites with unparalleled ocean views. Sparkling white-sand beaches. Fine dining. Unforgettable off-site excursions and adventures. You’ll encounter infinite reasons to fall in love with Ocho Rios, Jamaica. And with one another.

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Location:
The beaches in Jamaica are truly spectacular, from secluded private coves to Negril's world-renowned seven-mile stretch of powdery white sand, all looking out onto the ultra-clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean. So a couple could be forgiven for spending their entire heavenly Royal Plantation vacation basking in the seductive warmth of the ever-present sunshine, while sipping exotic tropical drinks and gazing out at the endless expanse of aquamarine sea. But, truly, Jamaica is so much more than just a beach.

Accommodations:
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.

Electrical System:
110 volts/50 cycles. Adapters are not available.

Aviary:
Located in the garden. A varied collection of birds.

Beach:
White sand beach. length: 1053 ft., width: 70 ft.

Tower Isle:
Couples' own private island for 'au natural' sunbathing. Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Island has a swim-up pool bar, hammocks, lounge chairs. Snacks are available. Chicken, sandwiches, patties, fries, hamburgers, hot dogs (done to order). 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.

Tropical Mini Jungle:
Located in the garden. Path leads through jungle. Two jacuzzis are located in jungle (seating 2).

Jacuzzi:
Three accommodating 12 people. Two located near the main pool & one on the north side of the west building. Two accommodating 2 people. Located in secluded garden/jungle areas. Private outdoor jacuzzis located in the One Bedroom Villa Suites.

Pools:
Main pool with 10 ft. diving board. length: 75ft. , width: 45 ft. , depth: 12 ft. Private plunge pools located in the Luxury Junior Villa Suite & Luxury One Bedroom Villa Suite. Swim-up pool bar located on Tower Isle.

Television:
Satellite television. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Entertainment schedule changes weekly.
The following is an example of what may be expected:

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:
A variety of activities are scheduled throughout the day. Contact the Entertainment Director or Guest Services for more information.
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, etc.

Onsite Activities:

Aerobics
Basketball
Bicycling
Croquet
Nautilus
Life Fitness products
Fitness Program
Squash
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball.
Game Room
Billiards
Chess/Checkers Board
Slot Machines
Television Lounge (Satellite)
Video Games

Golf:
Upton Golf Course
Golfing is every day
Guests must sign up one day in advance
Credit cards not accepted
Transfers and green fees are included
7:30 a.m. 18 holes
10:00 am 9 holes
Dress Code:
Tailored shorts & collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts, halter tops, swimwear, short shorts.
Blue Tees: par 71, 6424 yards
White Tees: par 71, 6076 yards
Red Tees: par 72, 5080 yards
Club rental: 18 holes $20.00, 9 holes $14.00
Cart rental: 18 holes $30.00, 9 holes $20.00
Caddy fees: 18 holes $14.00, 9 holes $10.00
Caddies are required

Horseback Riding:
Guests must sign up one day in advance.
Guest must arrive at stables 15 minutes before scheduled ride.
No experience necessary.
1 route.
Jungle Ride
A picturesque ride through the hills. - 1/2 hour.
Monday thru Saturday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Crafts:
Tie & Dye (COUPLES provides T-shirts)
Basket weaving
Hat weaving
Leather craft
T-shirt cutting (guest brings own shirt)
Splash painting (guest brings own shirt)

Offsite Activities:

Catamaran Sunset 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 4:00 pm. Approximately 3 hours. Sign up at Guest Services desk by 9:00 am. on the day of cruise. Refreshments served.

Dunns River Falls:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 am.
Return to hotel at 1:00 pm.

Plantation Tour:
Educational tour of a Jamaican plantation where guests may learn about the crops grown on the island.
Mon. - Fri. 1:45 pm - return at 3:30 pm. Taxi transports guest to plantation. Approximately 5 minute drive.
Shopping Shuttle
Monday 2:00 pm - return at 4:30 pm.
Friday 10:30 am - return at 1:00 pm.
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.

Other Services at Couples Resort in Jamaica
All prices are quoted in United States Dollars (U.S.D.). Subject to change without notice.

Cashier:
Monday - Saturday
8:00 am - 11:00 pm. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Sunday
8:00 am - 11:00 pm. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
Cannot change traveler's checks to U.S.D., only to Jamaican dollars.(The bank does not change traveler's checks to U.S.D. for the hotel).Cash advances made against credit cards are in Jamaican Dollars only.Prior to departing from Jamaica, currency may be re-converted to U.S.D. (with receipt) at the hotel.

Couples Gift Shop & Couples Duty Free Shop
Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Sunday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Duty free items, sundries.

Gift Purchasing:
Flowers, wine, champagne or fruit baskets may be purchased for guests at Couples. Payment may be in the form of agency check, money order, Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Prices subject to change without notice.

Floral Arrangements:
$30.00 and up

Fruit Baskets:
Comes with flowers.
$30.00 and up
Orders for fruit baskets and flowers are accepted Monday - Saturday up to 5:00 pm for next day service. Wines & Champagnes: Guest Services: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Desk is located in the lobby.
Questions, sign-up for tours, excursions etc.

Laundry:
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.

Massage:
Available at a modest cost.
Medical Facilities/Nurse's Station:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Nurse is on-call 24 hours.
If needed or requested, a doctor will be available.

Photographer:
9:00 am - 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 am - 6:00 pm, every day.
Special appointments may be arranged with brides having morning weddings.
Contact beauty salon directly.

Passes at Couples Resort in Jamaica:
Subject to change without notice
Day Pass: $50.00
Valid from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Includes all hotel amenities, lunch, etc.
Evening Pass: $60.00
Valid for eight hours.
Includes attendance to wedding ceremony, all hotel amenities, etc.

Room Amenities:

• All rooms are air conditioned with private bath and balcony or patio.
• King size beds. Satellite Television.
• Compact disc/cassette players. Guests must bring their own compact discs.
• Telephone. Guests can access AT&T and other long distance carriers. A surcharge of $1.50 is applied to calling card calls.
• In-room safes. Charge for key/lock if the key is lost.
• Walk-in closet. Only for rooms in the main building.
• Hair dryers/make up mirror.
• Dresser with mirror.

Room Descriptions:

Mountain View/Deluxe Mountain View Room:
Located in the main building or garden villas.
Spacious rooms with a splendid view of the lush green mountains.
Private balcony or patio.
Total: 46 (3 in garden villas)

Ocean View/Deluxe Ocean View Room:
Located in the main building, east wing, west wing, and south wing.
Spacious room with romantic view of the Caribbean Sea and our own Tower Isle.
Private Balcony.
Total: 155

One Bedroom Ocean View Suite:
Located in the main building.
Living room, bedroom, large marble bathroom with jacuzzi equipped bath tubs, showers.
Fully stocked wet bar.
Total: 6

One Bedroom Villa Suite:
Located in the garden villas.
Living room, bedroom, large bathroom, private outdoor jacuzzi.
Fully stocked wet bar.
These suites are connected to the Deluxe Mountain View rooms that are located in the garden villas.
Total: 3

Luxury Junior Villa Suite:
Located in the garden villas.
Bedroom, spacious marble bathroom, sitting area, private outdoor plunge pool.
Television and telephone in bathroom.
Total: 1

Luxury One Bedroom Villa Suite:
Located in the garden villas.
Living room, bedroom, spacious marble bathroom with jacuzzi equipped tub, private outdoor plunge pool.
Fully stocked wet bar.
Television and telephone in bathroom.
Total: 1

Weddings are complementary
Included is: your choice of scenic locations, including two wedding gazebos - one overlooking the beach, one tucked amidst our tropical jungle. Weddings can be performed anywhere except on Tower Isle (au natural). Reception is held only in the gazebos. Non-denominational marriage ceremony. Marriage license. Additional charge for copies. Two tier cake. Bridal bouquet and boutonniere. Sparkling Wine . Recorded Music. Matching commemorative T-shirts. Half-hour massages.

Arrangements:
Weddings are performed Monday through Saturday. The first wedding is performed at 9:00 am. Last wedding is at 4:00 pm. Entire wedding lasts 1 hour. Average length of actual ceremony is 10 minutes. Vows are standard. Wedding date may be confirmed prior to making hotel reservations. Guest must call the Sales Department at the hotel to arrange wedding. On arrival at the hotel the guests must go to the sales office to make final arrangements. The Wedding Coordinator will arrange location of ceremony with guests. Guests may bring their own glasses, knives etc. Cake ornaments are restricted to: l=6", w=4", h=7". Traditions such as breaking glasses (guests must provide own glasses) and jumping brooms are accepted.

Requirements:
We provide a online wedding questionnaire form and printable wedding questionnaire form for arranging your wedding.

Please not that the following documents will need to be mailed to us.

Identification Papers:
*Notarized copies of birth certificates. If father's name is not on the certificate, indicate father's name on a separate paper.
*Notarized copies of driver's license or passport.
*Notarized written parental consent if under 17 years of age.
*Notarized proof of divorce, copy of death certificate for widow/widower (if applicable).
*Clients are required to be at Couples Hotel at least 48 hours in order to finalize wedding arrangements and apply for marriage license. This includes the one government working day which is required to apply for the license.

Documents must be sent one month in advance by courier service to the following address:

Couples Hotel
Tower Isle
St. Mary, Jamaica W.I.
Attention: Sales Office
Contact Sales Office, (876) 975-4271 to confirm wedding date.

Note: Clients are required to be at Couples Hotel at least 48 hours in advance to finalize wedding arrangements and apply for marriage license. This includes the one government working day which is required to apply for the license. If time does not allow the clients to arrive 48 hours prior to wedding, the client must advise the hotel in advance and ensure that all arrangements are completely finalized .However, by law, the guest then has to be on the island (from processing by immigration) for 24 hours before they can be married.