Couples Tower Isle

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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The hotel

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 7 Oct '25 to receive up to 44% off the accommodation cost when you stay by 2 Jan '27. Termsand conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into theprices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. 
  • Free Nights: Stay for 14  nights, pay for 12, for stays completed by 31 Oct '25 and between 1 May '26 - 31 Oct '26. Book by 7 Oct '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not terrible but not the greatest

Aug 25, 2025 F7195HPrachelh Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wish others were a bit more honest in their reviews because it’s not a 4.5/5 star resort. CTI is very outdated. Our room was super small (ocean view, so not the lowest level), the layout of the room is odd, and our air conditioning barely worked the entire trip. We complained to the front desk about this on our first day and nothing ever… Read more
I wish others were a bit more honest in their reviews because it’s not a 4.5/5 star resort. CTI is very outdated. Our room was super small (ocean view, so not the lowest level), the layout of the room is odd, and our air conditioning barely worked the entire trip. We complained to the front desk about this on our first day and nothing ever happened. The day entertainment is very lack luster and there are def some staff who act like they don’t want to be there. Also, beach chairs are not hard to get, but there is barely any shade (no umbrellas) and the chairs are so close together. You’re like literally on top of other people. On the good side the food was great every day/night, and many of the bartenders were super nice. Overall, I realize this was one of the first resorts in Jamaica so there’s a lot of history, but updates are severely needed for me to return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Has it all - fun activities and entertainment to relaxing chill and spa

Aug 23, 2025 Voyage748980

If you are celebrating your wedding anniversary, engagement, or simply looking for a romantic getaway – this is your spot! I loved so many things about this resort that I could rave about it forever. Yet here it is in a nutshell. These three elements made my stay unforgettable – food, entertainment activities/ events and staff! You could chill at… Read more
If you are celebrating your wedding anniversary, engagement, or simply looking for a romantic getaway – this is your spot! I loved so many things about this resort that I could rave about it forever. Yet here it is in a nutshell. These three elements made my stay unforgettable – food, entertainment activities/ events and staff! You could chill at the swim-up bar all day. Or, like me, an ambitious learner, -- take pickleball, yoga, volleyball, tennis, sailing, painting, or dance classes. Evening shows were outstanding: barrel drums, reggae dance, jazz & singing, fire show, Caribbean dance mix, karaoke, sing along at the piano bar. Fun! Fun! Fun! Classy with hints of Jamaican authentic wild spirit. Golf course is nearby, too. Transportation and Greens fees are complimentary. Cart, caddy, club rental is at an additional cost. I also enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunset sailing cruise. Scuba equipment is included except for a body suit. Bring your own goggles. Must book ahead of time – I made my weekly schedule for the dinner reservations and limited seating activities on the day of arrival. I stayed at the resort most of the week this time around Jamaica, yet I recommend booking the Dunns River falls tour while you are there. Horseback riding could be fun, too. Shopping trip into town is possible – be prepared to be sold by everyone – it is a part of the reality here – don’t take it personally. Good news, prices are negotiable. Food was absolutely delicious. I would come back here just for the food experience. Yet, I must say I have a very eclectic palette and enjoyed dishes that most will find too exotic like, escargot, lamb chops, oxtail, curry goat and other classic Jamaican dishes. Don’t worry they also have plenty of “regular” delicious dishes, too! Option to trade places with a sister resort is available. My new friends that I made here told me that it was worth exploring - giving it a different flavor to their stay. Finally, the staff goes out of their way to ensure we all have the most enjoyable time. They are entertaining, helpful, funny, super friendly, and professional. Coffee shop lady, even though 8 months pregnant, put so much love and attention into making each cup to ensure it's perfect, no matter how busy it was. SPA hot stone 90 min massage treatment put me on cloud 9. Talented entertainment Team delighted us with their wit, incredible voices, and brought a fun spirit to every moment! Beach area is private and secluded with no vendors – I loved that! Water is crystal clear. Nude island is 2 min boat ride away. Sunsets are stunning. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very pleasant hotel with great service

Aug 21, 2025 stevebintley Bedford, United Kingdom

Stayed here for seven nights in mid-January and have to say the place really grew on me and I would recommend, despite a number of shortfalls. It is a good two-hour drive from Kingston airport but the complimentary hotel transfer was seamless enough in a small mini bus, complete with decent reggae music along the way! Arriving late at night meant… Read more
Stayed here for seven nights in mid-January and have to say the place really grew on me and I would recommend, despite a number of shortfalls. It is a good two-hour drive from Kingston airport but the complimentary hotel transfer was seamless enough in a small mini bus, complete with decent reggae music along the way! Arriving late at night meant the introduction to the services wasn’t as great as I’d expect but they do offer a daily ‘orientation’ tour at 10am which is great to get you familiar with everywhere in the large complex. Our room was on the fourth floor and down the side of the property. At first this felt a little ‘cut off’ but actually was really nice - there were still good ocean views from the balcony but it came with no noise from the pools or evening activities so was totally relaxing. It was a shame that the mini bar was empty on arrival, with no instructions on how to get it stocked, and indeed there was no guide to any of the services or facilities, so the morning orientation session is a must! It was annoying there were no light switches next to the bed so you need to navigate from the door in the dark, not helped by the fact the bedside lamp was badly broken; some maintenance and touch-up in the room wouldn’t go amiss. It was also frustrating that the shower had really weak power and, while great at always returning throughout the day, housekeeping were very random with what they did - sometimes exchanging four towels for two, large with small etc. However the main the room was great - really large and spacious, wonderful balcony with seating, effective air-conditioning and ceiling fan, loads of storage space, huge comfortable bed and everywhere really clean. Eventually we found there was a website where you could request the mini-bar to be stocked, as well as make restaurant reservations which was really handy; just a shame it wasn’t advertised better! The variety of restaurants is great, although most require a reservation to be made. The buffet restaurant had small changes each day to try prevent it becoming repetitive and the food quality across them all was generally good. The various bars throughout the complex are fantastic - great staff, a huge menu and both premium and local spirits available. There’s a couple of pools and both felt a little dirty as the day went on. There’s also no umbrellas for any of the loungers, so if you’re not a sun lover you need to be careful securing one of the few options in the shade, but otherwise there’s some good comfortable seating available. The swim-up bar is a real gem with wonderful service and a good amount of seating for the size of the pool. There’s plenty of free activities on offer including various water sports. The glass bottom-boat trip was a nice highlight, giving a good overview of the local area as well as the sea life. Each day there’s also some form of activity on the beach or by the pools, but fortunately none of it is too intrusive and there’s never pressure to join in if you don’t want. Overall if was a great hotel for a week of relaxation and I’d certainly consider staying again! Read less
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Aug 16, 2025 Wise S

Very beautiful grounds and most staff were amazing to include housekeeping, spa and waist staff. I recommend if you stay in the villa obtain the spa menu in advance, which has been modified recently and try to book your spa services in advance otherwise they may tell you “we don’t have anyone available to perform your service “, which I was told,… Read more
Very beautiful grounds and most staff were amazing to include housekeeping, spa and waist staff. I recommend if you stay in the villa obtain the spa menu in advance, which has been modified recently and try to book your spa services in advance otherwise they may tell you “we don’t have anyone available to perform your service “, which I was told, not exactly “unlimited” as advertised. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It’s Official, This is Now Our New Jamaica Home

Aug 12, 2025 JT M Gainesville Florida

After enjoying our first visit to Tower Isle in November 2024 this return visit in late July, early August 2025 confirms it for us. We have now found our new Jamaica home. We thoroughly enjoyed both stays but our second stay was even better than the first simply because we were more familiar with the wonderful staff and the resort at large. OK,… Read more
After enjoying our first visit to Tower Isle in November 2024 this return visit in late July, early August 2025 confirms it for us. We have now found our new Jamaica home. We thoroughly enjoyed both stays but our second stay was even better than the first simply because we were more familiar with the wonderful staff and the resort at large. OK, the ride from Sangster airport is a bit testy but once you get onto the resort property all is well. Check in was a breeze and our Bellman, Annesley (AKA Panda) got us to our room in record time. Not without a quick stop to see Paulette at guest reservations to get set up with some dates and times to Eight Rivers and Bay Side. Thanks to you both for your outstanding help. Our room, 4412 was great with the waterfront view we just can’t get enough of. Everything in the room worked as planned. Housekeeping was excellent. During the week we had several housekeepers but one stood out. Asanya was outgoing and warm. What a wonderful human being! She even did some towel art for us which is a thing of the past. The mini bar service was spot on and kept our room beverage supplies well stocked. We attended a Jamaican cooking class and Chef Javaun taught us how to prepare jerk chicken and jerk sauce. Chef Javaun applies his delicious talents and skills at the Eight Rivers restaurant. Keep an eye on this guy because he is obviously a chef with special gifts. Donlene was one of the ladies in the Patio dining room who helped make our experience there extremely pleasant. Such professionalism is to be admired and appreciated. The grounds at the resort are jam packed with all sorts of tropical vegetation and trees. We did a nature walk with Roland (I’m not sure if I got his name right but his picture is included with this review) and really enjoyed his sharing the limitless info he has on the landscaping of the property. There’s a philosophy that says something like” If you enjoyed your experience, tell everyone. If you didn’t, keep it to yourself.” We have found that vacationing in Jamaica isn’t all peaches and cream but we have learned that the unpleasant things that happen must not keep us from enjoying every minute of our stay. Remember that there are no problems, just situations. Contact me if you want those juice details. In closing, this was our 12th trip to Jamaica, our 3rd stay with Couples, our 2nd stay at Tower Isle. We have seven different Jamaican resorts under our belts and we are relieved to know that Couples Tower Isle is our home away from home. We can’t wait to get back! Read less