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Rio Vista Resort

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Rio Vista Resort. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Antonio, Rio Vista Resort is on the riverwalk. Fort George and Folly Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and Sharshy Beach. Visit our Port Antonio travel guide
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Snow Hill Main Road, Port Antonio, Portland

What's nearby

  • A person in a yellow shirt with the number 14 paddling a canoe on a river surrounded by lush green hills.
    Rio Grande
    13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Sharshy Beach
    10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Port Antonio Square
    13 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Portland Parish Church
    13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Errol Flynn Marina
    14 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Manley Intl. Airport (KIN)
    148 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roots 21
    9 min drive
  • juici Patties
    8 min drive
  • Yosch Cafe
    12 min drive
  • Soldier Camp Bar & Grill
    14 min drive
  • Boston Jerk pork (Portland Pavilion)
    15 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Vista Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rio Vista Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Vista Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Vista Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Rio Vista Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rio Vista Resort located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sharshy Beach, Musgrave Market, and Port Antonio Square. Portland Parish Church and Errol Flynn Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Rio Vista Resort Reviews

6.8

6.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty view, that's all

Based on what was said they provided: Toiletries- none, a bar of pink soap Breakfast- Eggs and toast. If you want something else (from the "restaurant") you have to order it the night before. No one informed us of this. Restaurant on premises- No, they will only provide you food from the restaurant if you order it one day prior & again, no one informs you of this. It's one choice and if you didn't order a day ahead they will not provide you the meal even though you are a paying customer. Room DOES have microwave, but no cups provided to make tea, which is also not provided. Nor was a cup provided for brushing teeth in bathroom. Hospitality is definately a zero. Ammenities, zero. No blankets are provided on the bed, sheets only. Ceiling fan and lights did not work. Bedside light did not work. Room, pillows and sheets MUSTY. I would have turned around upon arrival but no refund would have been provided. Wifi works (somewhat) at the pool. You cannot check out, order coffee, get inside lobby before 8am. No one is there. Room had a pretty view of the river.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the atmosphere and view of the river! The breakfast was also pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views, great breakfast and staff

We had a wonderful stay at the Rio Vista. The area is the most beautiful part of Jamaica and the views at the hotel, and especially the breakfast terrace, are absolutely breathtaking. The gardens are lush with gorgeous plants and flowers and we saw fireflies and hummingbirds and heard the tree frogs on an evening. Our 2 bed villa suited us as a family of 4 perfectly. It was well proportioned and had a characterful and homely charm that made us feel like you were staying with family. The free breakfast that they call continental was not what we understand as a continental breakfast in the UK. It was much much better. Every morning we had beautiful local eggs cooked to our liking with toast and tomato. Plus some local plantain or banana or regional festival cooked on the side. Also first there were local fruits or homemade porridge. All served on the amazing terrace overlooking the mountains and Rio Grande. The waitress in the morning was really lovely and the ladies on the reception desk were super friendly and so helpful. One even lent us her own phone when our mobiles wouldn't work. They couldn't have been nicer. The pool was lovely. Free parking and lovely views from all balconies. We would return for certain. Air con in all bedrooms and very comfy beds. Some bits of villa could maybe do with an update and the shower was a bit quirky. But we loved it all. Thank you for a perfect few days exploring a wonderful side of the island with the friendliest people in Jamaica!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anja

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not recommendable!

the hotel is careless furnished and not really clean. the shower water pressure is so low - horrible to wash. the breakfast is also not really good and you need a loooong time. the hotel is far away from the city and there is also no beautiful beach to swim. the rio grande is in the near and you can do a rafting tour - that’s the only positive thing. I would never recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel.. but some renovation needed...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bobeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the view of the Rio Grande, the atmosphere was very relaxing. The rooms were quaint and could do with a bit of an upgrade. The cost fit the standard of the facilities. In comparison to other properties of the the same cost. I did not do much sightseeing due to work, but from previous visits the is much to do in the area, one has to make the right connections.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Port Antonio

Very helpful staff that provided us with useful information about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

sera

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

River View Hotel

Office person should be customer friendly and be more attentive. Pool needs upgrading and the beautiful natural landscape could use a little more care. Overall the location made up for it. Beautiful and fantastic view of the river, and the food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Hotel staff was excellent. Room was clean and neat. Room overlooked the sea and was surrounded by lush vegetation. We ordered a Jamaican breakfast and it was to die for. Will stay again just for the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

pat

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the view is incredible..thats it

first night we had a ton of ants in our room and they were reluctant to give us another room when there was lots of vacancy. Even by Jamaican standards this was below par. staff were nice though 2/5
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cosy B and B with great views

The highlight was being served breakfast with a fantastic view of the Rio Grande. The pool and garden are also beautiful features, as well as accommodating guest services. Book the honeymoon suite, it's stunning. Only drawback in our standard suite were small inconveniences like no hand hook for shower, chips in bathroom floor and peeling paint in ceilings. The view of the pool and river made up for it though, Try it for a cosy vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anlage in schöner Natur mit toller Ausicht

Atemberaubende Aussicht auf den Rio Grande
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service definitely on Jamaican time

The hotel (this would be called a bed and breakfast in North America) manager or owner was extremely friendly when we checked in so I had high hopes for the place but they were definitely not met. Her friendliness and the view are about the only things that the hotel has going for it. The continental breakfast is one fried egg, a couple of fried plantain slices and some toast, tang, and instant coffee with creamer and you have to sit and wait for it with everything coming at once (i.e. you can't get your instant coffee before your breakfast comes, which is terrible for a coffee person like me). We were there for four nights and after the housekeeper came twice when we weren't ready for her, she never bothered to come back so the room was never cleaned the whole time we were there. The shower had incredibly poor water pressure (a problem in all of Jamaica I know, but particularly bad here) and on the rare occasion that you could get hot water, that was all that you could get. It is also quite a ways outside of Port Antonio and the roads are terrible in this part of the country. The view is pretty spectacular though. If the owner or manager could train her staff a little better that would be good. The resident cat is quite friendly too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portland/Port Antonio, Jamaica

Excellent experience. Must have a car to travel around to the nearest towns.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suzette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019