Boscobel Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Boscobel showing a beach, views and tropical scenes
Boscobel
Boscobel which includes a coastal town, a beach and tropical scenes
Boscobel featuring a pool, general coastal views and a luxury hotel or resort
Boscobel featuring general coastal views, a pool and a luxury hotel or resort

Just outside the vacation destination of Ocho RiosOpens in a new window is this tiny village, close to Ian Fleming’s old villa and the airport that bears his name.

Venture farther than the cruise terminals to Boscobel, a small settlement on Jamaica’s north coast, consisting of mostly luxury resorts. Enjoy the Caribbean dream: white sands, clear seas, sunny days and palm trees swaying in the breeze.

The main reason that travellers visit Boscobel is the family-friendly and enormous Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club, which dominates the shoreline. This resort has numerous activities for guests, including a waterpark and even a children’s golf programme.

Stay at the resort and you may decide not to venture outside its boundaries because all your needs will be fulfilled. However, you can also use it as a base to explore the surroundings. This coastline inspired Noël Coward and Ian Fleming. Even though James Bond Beach and its Golden Eye Villa are usually listed as attractions of Ocho Rios, they are actually closer to Boscobel. Imagine yourself as a secret agent, sent to complete a thrilling mission on these stunning shores.

Drive immediately east to Oracabessa, an old banana farming village which features classic Jamaican architecture, another beautiful beach and a busy artistic community. Immediately west, in the shade cast by the huge resort, is the tiny but lively village of Salt Gut. 

Local organizations are interested in preserving the area’s unique natural beauty from further development. Look for a number of fish sanctuaries just off the coast of Boscobel. If you dive or snorkel, look for bright coral, exotic sponges, crabs, eels, sea turtles and lots of tropical fish. You’ll notice the landscape getting much sparser as you leave Ocho Rios in your tour bus or Jamaican route taxi. The hotels and bars scene changes to quiet roads through the rainforest, alongside the startling blue sea.

Boscobel is listed as the location of the Ian Fleming International Airport, which is Jamaica’s newest air transportation hub. Boscobel is a 20-minute drive from holiday hotspot Ocho Rios and the historical site of Rio Nuevo.

Moon Palace Jamaica – All Inclusive

Moon Palace Jamaica – All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Main Street, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹40,314 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹40,314
₹44,688 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ocho Rios. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,619 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Moon Palace. The property needs so upgrading , service and food was excellent. My only complaint is that we couldn’t get reservations for several restaurants."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Moon Palace Jamaica – All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Ocho Rios - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Ocho Rios. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,793 reviews)
"The food wasn't great. The menu didn't change a lot in the buffets I was surprise I couldn't get sea food salads on the salad station. Also there were not people in the beach asking for drinks like in other Riu resorts The place is beautiful and the beach is amazing!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Ocho Rios - All Inclusive
Couples Tower Isle All Inclusive

Couples Tower Isle All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Tower Isle, Ocho Rios, Tower Isle, Saint Mary
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tower Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The late night restaurant ran out of a lot of food and the 8 rivers restaurant was HOT. Required pants for men so dinner was very uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Couples Tower Isle All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fisherman's Point Resort

Fisherman's Point Resort

3 out of 5
Turtle River Road, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Ocho Rios. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
5.8/10 (472 reviews)
"I had a nice stay and look forward to returning on my next trip to Jamaica."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Fisherman's Point Resort
Blue-sky penthouse

Blue-sky penthouse

4 out of 5
The Waves, A4 Penthouse, Tower Isle, St. Mary Parish
Stay at this 4-star condo in Tower Isle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Dunn's River Falls and Coral Reef are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"beautiful view, grounds well keep pool very clean. twenty-four-hour security, staff very helpful, easy access to main road. Condo has all basic cooking utensils, nice beach towels, washer dryer in good working condition, AC units all working properly and cooling as designed. The owner is availed ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Blue-sky penthouse
SandCastles Deluxe Beach Resort

SandCastles Deluxe Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
1 Main St, Ocho Rios, St. Anns
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Ocho Rios. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Dunn's River Falls and Taj Mahal ...
7/10 Good! (102 reviews)
Poolside partying
"The music poolside was loud and late nights Take that after party upstairs closer to the dining area. Other than that, nice for price comfortable bed, clean and lovely stay"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

SandCastles Deluxe Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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