Ocho Rios · Jamaica

Where to Stay in Runaway Bay, Ocho Rios

A separate coastal area about 12 miles west of Ocho Rios, along the A1 highway. Known for its quieter, more upmarket resort strip.

✦ The vibe

Peaceful, spread out, golf and spa focused – less busy than central Ocho Rios

👤 Best for

Golfers, couples, and those wanting a quieter, more refined stay

🏨 Where to stay

All-inclusive resorts (Grand Bahia Principe, Jewel Resort). Upper-mid to high-end pricing.

🚇 Getting around

Not walkable; taxis or rental car needed for anything. Montego Bay airport is 1 hour drive.

Best hotels in Runaway Bay

16 hotels ranked by how close they are to Runaway Bay

★★★ 📍 276 m

Village Hotel

276 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 400 m

Reggae Hostel

400 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 570 m

Moon Palace Jamaica

570 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 639 m

Hibiscus Lodge Hotel

639 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 663 m

Condos at the Ridge

663 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 692 m

Turtle Beach Towers Condominium

692 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 758 m

Mahoe Guest House

758 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 764 m

Mystic Ridge Resort

764 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 786 m

Little Shaw Park Guest House

786 m from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

The Ocean Ridge Guesthouse

1.2 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 1.2 km

Pink Rock Inn Bed and Breakfast

1.2 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 1.8 km

Crystal Cove

1.8 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Sandals Beach Resort

1.9 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 1.9 km

Sandals Ochi - Great House Village and Butler Village

1.9 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 2.0 km

Sandals Ochi - Riviera Beachfront Tower

2.0 km from Runaway Bay

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★★★ 📍 2.3 km

Sandals Royal Plantation

2.3 km from Runaway Bay

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Other areas in Ocho Rios

Mammee Bay Turtle Beach (Ocho Rios Bay)Fisherman's Point / Mahoe Bay Ocho Rios Town Centre Priory White River (Boscobel area)Priory (River to River)

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