Franklyn D Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Hotel 
Address: 201 Runaway Bay 99999 Ocho Rios
Hotel Information
A lovely stay in Jamaica...
With the emphasis on family, Franklyn D. Resort Hotel offers goundbreaking facilities for guests travelling with children. The hotel offers 76 spacious one, two or three bedroom suites ideal for families. Spread over 8 low-rise buildings of distinct Georgian architecture, the suites are elegantly furnished with guest comfort in mind.
Located on the beachfront bordering white sandy beaches and the Caribbean Sea, the Franklyn D. Resort Hotel is an all-inclusive seaside resort catering especially to families with kids. With unsurpassed facilities and exemplary service it is not surprising that it is constantly rated as the most popular resort hotel in the region.
The hotel stands 5 kms from the lively city centre with duty free shopping, restaurants, bars and entertainment centres of Ocho Rios 30 minutes away. Guests arriving at Donald Sangster International Airport 72 kms away can take a shuttle bus to Runaway Bay or a taxi direct to the hotel.
Discovery Bay, (Columbus Park) with beautiful turquoise waters and golden sand, where according to history Christopher Columbus sailed in, in 1494, Chukka Cove, the most prestigious equestrian facility and polo ground in Jamaica, and Cranbrook Flower Forest, an exquisitely landscaped 130 acre nature park, are some of the most popular attractions in the area.
Other famous tourist sites are the Dunn's River Falls, Green Grotto Caves and Dolphin Cove.
*Adult indulgences include exclusive access to a six-person spa tub isolated on a rocky point between two swimming coves, ocean-front massage at the SeaGrape Spa with European and Asian treatments in private rooms on another rocky point, a main bar and piano lounge featuring singalong and karaoke. Two balustraded finger piers with little wood gazebos on the ends are favorite spots for observing sunsets, ocean gazing, and stargazing.
*The air-conditioned SeaGrape Spa offers massage, reflexology, body scrubs, facials, hair braiding, and hair and nail care. A fitness room contains cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. A nurse's station is open during the day, with a doctor on call around the clock. Wireless İnternet access is available throughout the resort. A gift shop sells resortwear, beachwear, liquor, and sundries and rents out VCRs and videos. A duty-free shop offers jewelry, watches, and Cuban cigars. Another shop sells Jamaican arts and crafts.
*Verandah Restaurant
Open-air restaurant with ocean-view terrace seating adjacent to open-air stage where entertainment is presented nightly.
*The Pier Restaurant
Adults-only, candle-lit, open-air restaurant in wood pavilion isolated on finger pier at one end of resort. À la carte Italian menu with antipasti bar.
*Overproof Restaurant
Adults-only, Jamaican-style restaurant. Features oxtail, curried mutton and chicken, and escoveitched or steamed fish.
*Beach Side Grill
Open-air spot open daily from late morning to early evening for burgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken and pork, french fries, ice cream, popcorn. Early-evening children's buffet dinner nightly with fare such as grilled-cheese sandwiches, burgers, and pasta.
*Main Bar
Open-air poolside spot serving tropical drinks, cocktails, beer daily from late morning to late night.
*The resort's 183-meter (200-yard) oceanfront features two small crescent beaches fronting calm-water swimming coves protected by rocky points. Hammocks beneath shade trees at the main beach's rear provide adults vantage points to watch children. Snorkeling opportunities around coral heads lie within and just outside the coves.
*A 23-meter-long (75-foot-long) freeform pool is surrounded by a sundeck furnished with padded lounge chairs. A spiral water slide plunges children into another pool. Toddlers enjoy two shallow pools, one with a water slide. An adults-only six-person spa tub and a wood sunning deck is tucked away at a rocky point between the swimming coves.
*Bathrooms sinks have booster steps for children, and televisions with U.S. cable channels include cartoon channels.
Located on the beachfront bordering white sandy beaches and the Caribbean Sea, the Franklyn D. Resort Hotel is an all-inclusive seaside resort catering especially to families with kids. With unsurpassed facilities and exemplary service it is not surprising that it is constantly rated as the most popular resort hotel in the region.
The hotel stands 5 kms from the lively city centre with duty free shopping, restaurants, bars and entertainment centres of Ocho Rios 30 minutes away. Guests arriving at Donald Sangster International Airport 72 kms away can take a shuttle bus to Runaway Bay or a taxi direct to the hotel.
LOCATION
Apart from the plethora of sports and activities, guests at Franklyn D. Resort will find that many tourist attractions are within easy access of the hotel.Discovery Bay, (Columbus Park) with beautiful turquoise waters and golden sand, where according to history Christopher Columbus sailed in, in 1494, Chukka Cove, the most prestigious equestrian facility and polo ground in Jamaica, and Cranbrook Flower Forest, an exquisitely landscaped 130 acre nature park, are some of the most popular attractions in the area.
Other famous tourist sites are the Dunn's River Falls, Green Grotto Caves and Dolphin Cove.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
*A large, supervised, air-conditioned children's center open daily from 7 AM – 10 PM is stocked with toys, learning aids, video movies, and video games. Three outdoor playgrounds are adjacent to the children's center. A children's heely track, and a waterplay area for infants and toddlers are also available. Teenagers have their own supervised clubhouse.*Adult indulgences include exclusive access to a six-person spa tub isolated on a rocky point between two swimming coves, ocean-front massage at the SeaGrape Spa with European and Asian treatments in private rooms on another rocky point, a main bar and piano lounge featuring singalong and karaoke. Two balustraded finger piers with little wood gazebos on the ends are favorite spots for observing sunsets, ocean gazing, and stargazing.
*The air-conditioned SeaGrape Spa offers massage, reflexology, body scrubs, facials, hair braiding, and hair and nail care. A fitness room contains cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. A nurse's station is open during the day, with a doctor on call around the clock. Wireless İnternet access is available throughout the resort. A gift shop sells resortwear, beachwear, liquor, and sundries and rents out VCRs and videos. A duty-free shop offers jewelry, watches, and Cuban cigars. Another shop sells Jamaican arts and crafts.
*Verandah Restaurant
Open-air restaurant with ocean-view terrace seating adjacent to open-air stage where entertainment is presented nightly.
*The Pier Restaurant
Adults-only, candle-lit, open-air restaurant in wood pavilion isolated on finger pier at one end of resort. À la carte Italian menu with antipasti bar.
*Overproof Restaurant
Adults-only, Jamaican-style restaurant. Features oxtail, curried mutton and chicken, and escoveitched or steamed fish.
*Beach Side Grill
Open-air spot open daily from late morning to early evening for burgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken and pork, french fries, ice cream, popcorn. Early-evening children's buffet dinner nightly with fare such as grilled-cheese sandwiches, burgers, and pasta.
*Main Bar
Open-air poolside spot serving tropical drinks, cocktails, beer daily from late morning to late night.
*The resort's 183-meter (200-yard) oceanfront features two small crescent beaches fronting calm-water swimming coves protected by rocky points. Hammocks beneath shade trees at the main beach's rear provide adults vantage points to watch children. Snorkeling opportunities around coral heads lie within and just outside the coves.
*A 23-meter-long (75-foot-long) freeform pool is surrounded by a sundeck furnished with padded lounge chairs. A spiral water slide plunges children into another pool. Toddlers enjoy two shallow pools, one with a water slide. An adults-only six-person spa tub and a wood sunning deck is tucked away at a rocky point between the swimming coves.
ROOM AMENITIES
*Franklyn D. Resort offers 76 guest suites in eight three- and four-story buildings. Balconies or terraces are furnished with Adirondack chairs. Living rooms have ceiling fans and louvered windows and doors, and bedrooms are air conditioned. Living rooms also include couches or day beds, dining sets, breakfast bars, televisions, and refrigerators stocked with soft drinks and cheese. High-speed Internet access is available.*Bathrooms sinks have booster steps for children, and televisions with U.S. cable channels include cartoon channels.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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ATTRACTIONS
*SuperClubs Golf Course (public play) - 1.5 km (1 mi)*Columbus Park - 9 km (5.5 mi)
*Green Grotto Caves - 12 km (7.5 mi)
*Chukka Cove (horseback riding, canopy tour, bicycle tour) - 12.8 km (8 mi) *Dunn's River Falls - 20 km (12.5 mi)
*Brown's Town (public market) - 27 km (17 mi)
*Ocho Rios downtown - 31 km (19.5 mi)
*Dolphin Cove (dolphin encounters) - 31 km (19.5 mi)
*Prospect Plantation (working plantation) - 33 km (21 mi)
*Fern Gully - 35 km (22 mi)
*White River Valley (eco-adventure park) - 36 km (22.5 mi)
*Nine Mile (Bob Marley birth/burial village) - 90 km (56 mi)
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