Crane Ridge Resort

Nestled above the beautiful resort town of Ocho Rios on Jamaica's lush north shore, The Crane Ridge Resort will make you forget the big city and be the sole reason why you begin your love affair with the Caribbean. Featuring expansive lawns, flowering gardens, stately Royal Palms, and a rainforest backdrop, the resort attracts families and couples seeking rest, relaxation, and cooling breezes. Cushioned lounge chairs surround a 110-foot-long blossom-shaped pool that includes a volleyball net and swim-up bar and an eight-person spa tub. Adjacent to the pool are a Ping-Pong table and a hair-braiding station. Complimentary shuttles to an in-town beach depart three times daily.Next to the road leading to the resort is the entrance to the Ruins, a restaurant built around the remains of a former sugar mill at the base of a large rainforest waterfall. A one-room health spa with twin beds offers massage, reflexology, body scrubs, hair braiding, and hair and nail care. A gift shop sells liquor and a few groceries. A complimentary cocktail party takes place every Tuesday evening.
Three times daily, complimentary shuttles take guests down the hillside to a beach 0.75 mile (1.5 km) away, where independent operators offer a variety of water sports.

Dining:

Verandah Cafİ & Bar - Open-air restaurant with peaked wood ceilings overlooking swimming pool. ? la carte breakfast, lunch, dinner served daily. Breakfast offerings include American, English, Jamaican specialties. Lunch/dinner menu features pizza, jerk chicken, curried goat, braised oxtail, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Dinner menu includes specialties such as steamed snapper with okra, grilled lobster, pasta, fish and chips, and jerk pork chops.
The Club House Restaurant - Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open daily from 7.30am-10pm. Relax in this open-air restaurant with a casual dining area for breakfast and lunch and a more formal area for dinner.
The resort also offers a bar for you to enjoy.

90 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites in eight, pale-yellow, three-story buildings (no elevators) with wood shingles. 30 standard rooms, 39 one-bedroom suites and 21 two-bedroom suites, combines modern Jamaican design with subtle oriental ambiance.
Each spacious, immaculate unit has white tile floors, rattan furniture, and tropical floral prints. Rooms and suites feature balconies or ground floor terraces furnished with dining sets. Decor includes walls of pales turquoise, wood trim, and live plants. Televisions offer U.S. cable channels. Safes are available (surcharge). Rooms are offered European Plan, which includes room accommodations only.


Located on Jamaica's lush north shore, downtown of Ocho Rios.Distance from airport - 60 miles.
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Minimum night policy is in effect for the following dates: 12/17-1/2/05: 7 nights, 1/3-4/29: 3nights, 4/30-12/20: 2 nights