14 resorts and 15 smaller hotels9 open now

Things to do in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

Mystic Mountain is about 15 min from the middle of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay, and Poko Loko Floating Bar about 15 min. Pick your resort below for drive times from its own door. Every price is the published rate, in US$ and J$.

Plan my day outFind my resort
Mystic Mountainabout 15 minPoko Lokoabout 15 minTrelawny, about 50 minRose Hall, about 1 h 35Runaway BaySt Ann's BayOracabessaPort MariaMystic Mountain15 minPoko Loko15 minTrelawny 50 minRose Hall 1 h 35
Map of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay with its resorts and the days out near it

Drive times are rounded and say about, from the middle of the area. Traffic and the road decide the rest.

or less from the middle of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. Easy for a morning or an afternoon.

30 min or less

Mystic Mountain

The Bobsled, the coaster, the zipline, and Dunn's River on the bigger passes.

About 2 hoursClosed Fridays

Pickup from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay resorts available.

FromUS$80≈ J$12,800See times and book

Poko Loko Floating Bar

Jamaica's floating bar. Morning swim, afternoon chill, sunset sips or midnight vibes.

Three-hour sessionsAdults only, 18+

Pickup from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels included.

Per personUS$140≈ J$22,400See times and book

or less from the middle of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. A short drive, then the whole day or evening there.

Within the hour

JamWest Braco

ATV, zipline, horseback and the JamCulture tour, twenty minutes east of Falmouth.

1 to 4 hoursChildren from US$67

Pickup from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels included.

FromUS$95≈ J$15,200See times and book

Rose Hall, a full day out from here.

Rose Hall

The lazy river pool at Iberostar Selection Rose HallAbout 1 h 35 Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites Pools, a children's area, the beach and all-inclusive restaurants, fifteen minutes from Montego Bay. No hotel pickup in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. FromUS$138≈ J$22,100See the passes The pools at Iberostar Waves Rose Hall from aboveAbout 1 h 35 Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach The entry point of the three Rose Hall day passes, fifteen minutes from Montego Bay. No hotel pickup in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. FromUS$116≈ J$18,600See the passes The lobby at JOIA Rose HallAbout 1 h 35 JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar The premium of the three Rose Hall resorts. Adults only, day, spa or night. No hotel pickup in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. FromUS$187≈ J$29,900See the passes

Negril, a long day each way from here. Easier with a night or two in Negril.

Negril

Negril

Pickup runs from Negril, Hanover and Montego Bay hotels, not from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels.

JamWest CatamaranSunset sail from Negril, open bar, snorkel stop, Rick's Cafe. About 3 h 10 Per personUS$90≈ J$14,400 JamWest Adventure ParkATV, zipline, horseback, safari and push karts. Book the visitor rate on the spot. About 3 h 15 FromUS$65≈ J$10,400 JamWest Water ParkPick an entry time and stay all day. Same price for locals and visitors. About 3 h 15 Per personUS$31≈ J$5,000

Resorts in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

Every one has its own page, with drive times from its own door.

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway BayAll-inclusiveOpen Couples Sans SouciAdults-onlyOpen Couples Tower IsleAdults-onlyOpen FDR, Franklyn D. ResortFamily all-inclusive, Runaway BayOpen Moon Palace JamaicaAll towers operatingOpen RIU Ocho RiosAll-inclusiveOpen Sandals Dunn's RiverNewest SandalsOpen Sandals OchiGolf & butler suitesOpen Sandals Royal PlantationBoutique all-inclusiveOpen Bahia Principe Explore JamaicaReopening after worksReopens 1 Dec 2026 Beaches Ocho RiosClosed indefinitelyClosed Beaches Runaway BayRebranded from Jewel but not yet openedClosed Grand Muthu Runaway Bay Club CaribbeanClosed, no date announcedClosed Royalton CHIC Jamaica Paradise CoveAdults-onlyReopens 15 Jul 2027

Villas, guesthouses and smaller hotels

Staying at one of these? The drive times on this page are from the middle of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

  • Cardiff Hotel and Spa
  • Club Ambiance
  • Goldeneye
  • Hermosa Cove
  • Hibiscus Lodge
  • Jamaica Inn
  • Jewel Runaway Bay Beach Resort
  • Mystic Ridge Resort
  • Pipers Cove
  • Sago Palm Hotel
  • Sandcastles Resort
  • Shaw Park Beach Hotel
  • Silver Creek Resort
  • Silver Seas Hotel
  • Villa Sonate
In port at Ocho Rios for the day?Days out that get you back before all-aboard

Getting to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

A private ride from the airport, one price per vehicle with taxes included. Your driver waits at arrivals with your name on a board.

Price my ride
One way, private car for up to 3 people. Minivans and return trips are priced on the transfers page.
AirportDriveCar, from
Ian Fleming, Ocho RiosOCJabout 20 minUS$90≈ J$14,400
Montego BayMBJabout 1 h 45US$125≈ J$20,000
KingstonKINabout 2 hUS$185≈ J$29,600
A lounge at Club MoBay, Sangster InternationalFlying home from Montego Bay?Club MoBay: Met at the ramp on the way in, fast-tracked and looked after on the way out. From US$35.

Questions about Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

What's closest to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay?

Mystic Mountain, about 15 min from the middle of Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay. The Bobsled, the coaster, the zipline, and Dunn's River on the bigger passes. Prices start at US$80. It's closed on Fridays.

Is there hotel pickup in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay?

Yes. Poko Loko Floating Bar and JamWest Braco include pickup from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels. Mystic Mountain picks up from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels too, at a price shown when you book. For the others, ask us on WhatsApp if you need a ride.

How far is Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay from the airport?

About 20 min from Ian Fleming, Ocho Rios (OCJ), about 1 h 45 from Montego Bay (MBJ) and about 2 h from Kingston (KIN). A private car for up to 3 starts at US$90 one way from Ian Fleming and US$125 one way from Montego Bay.