Sandals Ochi Beach Resort

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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The hotel

The largest in the Sandals chain, this adult resort offers two holidays for the price of one. Atop a fabulously verdant hillside you'll find the Butler Village, a collection of luxury villas with shared pools surrounded by bright flowers, and the Great House, which boasts a stunning main pool with intimate cabanas. Experience an evening of live music and old-fashioned cocktails at the first speakeasy bar in the Caribbean — but, do you know the password?! Jump aboard the "Hop" bus and head across the road to the Riviera Seaside and Ochi Beach Club, fronting a beautiful stretch of white sand with a boardwalk that extends out to sea. Enjoy a beachside cocktail, soak up some sun or sail the waves of the Caribbean sea on the infamous sunset catamaran cruise, alternatively, the resorts Playmakers will be sure to get the party started with various pool games! Perhaps pool volleyball is not on your agenda? — no problem! Scattered across the resort, you will find various quiet pools for a more relaxed vibe and don't forget, a sumptuous treatment at the Red Lane® Spa will help ease you into your tropical Caribbean getaway. The Amphitheatre is the entertainment hub of the resort, hosting live Reggae nights, Talent Shows and live dancers, the perfect way to experience and celebrate the Jamaican culture. Keep a look out for the daily 'Footprint', the resorts very own newspaper, highlighting the days events and activities.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym

Where is it

Just outside Ocho Rios, on the beautiful north coast of Jamaica. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Hotel information

522 rooms and suites. The Great House and Butler Villas are located on the hillside of St. Ann Mountains, perfect for a more private romantic setting. Guests can use the complimentary shuttle service to the Riviera Seaside and Ochi Beach Club which is located across the road and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and facilities.

All rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, iPod dock with alarm clock, private bath/shower, amenity kit, coffee maker, mini-bar stocked with bottled water, juice, soda and local beer, safe, iron and board, hairdryer and 1 king-size bed. All room types sleep maximum 2 adults. Great House Luxury Rooms overlook the gardens and mountains, and have bathroom with shower/tub combination.

All Inclusive of: Sandals resorts are Luxury Included®; from luxury accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks, transfers, tips and taxes, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment — it’s all included!

Riviera Bamboo Grove Deluxe Rooms are located on the first through third floors of the Harbour Club and overlook the lush gardens from the balcony, with bathroom complete with shower/tub combination.

Riviera Bamboo Grove Premium Rooms are located on the ground through third floors of the Ginger Lily building, and feature bathroom with shower/tub combination and balcony and porch, with views of the resort's pool and gardens.

Riviera Honeymoon Luxury Rooms have views of the tropical gardens from the balcony, and feature bathroom with shower/tub combination.

Riviera Grande Luxe Rooms are located on the top floors of the Harbour Club building. These rooms feature bathroom with shower/tub combination, sitting area and balcony with views of the tropical gardens.

Great House Oceanview Rooms are spacious rooms, featuring bathroom with shower/tub combination and balcony with views of the Caribbean Sea.

Honeymoon Hideaway Luxury Club Level Garden Cottages are located on the ground and first floors of the Riviera Cottages, and feature bathroom with shower/tub combination and large balcony with views of the resort's famous Banyan trees and gardens. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Riviera Beachfront Club Level Rooms are spacious, airy rooms and feature bathroom with shower/tub combination and picture windows offering beach and ocean views. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Poolside Club Level Villa Rooms, in an exclusive tropical retreat, on the first and second floors, features a king-size bed, full bathroom with a double sink vanity and walk-in shower, and access to your own semi-private pool.

Honeymoon Grande Luxe Poolside Villa Club Level are located on the ground and first floors of exclusive tropical hamlets, complete with French doors opening out to a semi-private pool. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Butler Village Poolside One-Bedroom Villa Suites have an expansive bedroom and living area, bathroom with shower/tub combination and an oversized patio or balcony leading to the semi-private pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Butler Village Honeymoon Poolside One-Bedroom Villa Suites are as above. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Club Level Rooms are open-plan spacious rooms, featuring bathroom with shower/tub combination, living area and large balcony with views of the beach and Caribbean Sea. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Butler Village Honeymoon Oceanview One-Bedroom Poolside Villa Suites have an expansive bedroom and living area, bathroom with shower/tub combination and oversized balcony with views of the pool, gardens and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Rooms have enviable ocean views from their top-floor location, bathroom with shower/tub combination and large balcony. These rooms include Club Sandals service.

Great House One-Bedroom Butler Suites feature a large living room, two TVs, bathroom with shower/tub combination and an oversized balcony with views of the gardens, pool and ocean. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Butler Village One-Bedroom Poolside Villa Estate Suites are located on the ground and first floors of an exclusive collection of villas, each with large living room, bathroom with shower/tub combination and French doors leading out to the semi-private pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Butler Village Oceanview One-Bedroom Poolside Villa Suites are located in prime positions from which to enjoy views of the ocean, with airy living area, bathroom with shower/tub combination and private patio or veranda leading to a shared bluff-style pool deck, with 180 degree views of the Caribbean Sea. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Riviera Beachfront One-Bedroom Butler Suites feature large living room, expansive bedroom, bathroom with a sunken Roman-style whirlpool and walk-in shower, and an oversized balcony with ocean views. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suites are as above. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet One-Bedroom Villa Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary are unique rooms and feature it's own walled courtyard, large bathroom with walk-in shower and sunken bath tub, lounge and fully-equipped kitchen, and Roman-style private pool with water feature, outdoor rain shower and a hot tub. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

One Bedroom Poolside Butler Villa Suite features its own living area with a television and fully stocked premium bar, a separate bedroom with a king bed, a full bathroom with walk-in shower, and patio or balcony access. You also have access to your villa’s own semi-private pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

One Bedroom Poolside Butler Villa Estate Suite with a full living room with a premium bar, separate bedroom with king-size bed, full bathroom with double sink vanity and walk-in shower, and access to a semi-private pool. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Located within Butler Village, Villa w/4 One-Bedroom Butler Suites and Private Pool were designed with groups in mind. Each one-bedroom suite features its own living area with a television and fully stocked premium bar, separate bedroom with king-size bed, full bathroom with walk-in shower, and a patio or balcony to enjoy quiet mornings amidst lush gardens. All suites within the villa have access to a private pool with lounge chairs under shaded umbrellas and 24-hour in-room dining. These suites include Sandals Butler Service.

Club Sandals Service:

  • Dedicated Club Sandals Lounge accessible 24-hours with Club Sandals concierge available 8:00am–10:00pm daily to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, spa bookings and anything else you may need.
  • Preferred Club Sandals Lounge check-in with chilled towel and Champagne upon arrival.
  • Weekly hosted activities such as cocktail parties, martini evenings, wine tasting, snorkelling and exclusive Island Routes tours.
  • In-room stocked mini-bar with a selection of spirits, beer and wine as well as soft drinks, juices and water.
  • Room service available from 7:00am–10:00pm daily.

Sandals Butler Service:

Providing you with uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards. Beginning with lemongrass-scented hand towels, welcome cocktails and culinary treats upon arrival, a private resort orientation and a luggage unpacking service you will then be supplied with a personal mobile phone to reach your Butler when needed. Your wish is their command! In addition, butler guests will also have access to all the Club Sandals amenities and weekly activities, as well as 24-hour room service.

5-Star Global Gourmet™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to all guests at each meal — of course, all included! 16 dining options: Le Gourmand (classic French cuisine, breakfast and dinner, reservations required for dinner), The Jerk Shack (authentic Jamaican Jerk specialities), The Southern Table (buffet breakfast and lunch, à La Carte cuisine from the American South for dinner), Tapas on the Riviera (mixture of international flavours, open till late), Vista Gourmet/Sky Terrace (Buffet breakfast and lunch, à la carte Seafood menu for dinner), Valentino's (Italian cuisine, dinner only, reservations required), The Reef Terrace (Caribbean), Manor House (Jamaican), Dino's Pizzeria (wood-fired pizza oven), Great House Café (jerk pork and chicken, sandwiches and salads, open till late), Neptune's (Mediterranean dinner only), Kimonos (entertaining Teppanyaki, dinner only, reservations required), Soy (sushi bar, dinner only), Kelly's Dockside (à la carte cuisine, dinner only, reservations required), The Mariner's Seaside Bar & Grill and Bella Napoli Pizzeria. Chocolate Buffet night once a week. 11 bars and cocktail lounges including 3 swim-up pool bars, The Rabbit Hole speakeasy bar and Ethel's Piano Bar. Please note: Restaurants are not all open every night.

Nightly entertainment, theme nights, beach parties, cocktail parties, disco and piano bar.

5 main swimming pools, 1 scuba pool, 22 hot tubs across the resort. Largest Red Lane® Spa* in the Sandals chain and Red Lane® Fitness Centre. 30 ft rock climbing wall, volleyball, floodlit tennis courts, basketball, croquet, giant chess, table tennis and shuffleboard. Unlimited green fees at Sandals Golf & Country Club (free transfers, caddies mandatory*). Scuba-diving* (free for certified divers, fee applies to others), kayaks, snorkelling, windsurfing, Hobie cats, paddle boards and aqua trikes.

SnapShots photo shop*. Gift shops. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Exchange Bureau. Island Routes tours and excursions desk*. Complimentary WiFi access in all room categories. Complimentary shuttle service to Riviera Seaside and Ochi Beach Club.

Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Two people in love over 18 years only.

Dress code: evening dress code for gentlemen states that smart trousers or jeans, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar) and dress shoes or sandals must be worn. Shorts, t-shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening.

Please note: please ensure you have adequate insurance to take part in adventurous activities.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10/10 - Would Recommend!

Feb 3, 2025 sarahhudson1 Oklahoma

We had an amazing time at this Sandals. We stayed on the Hillside, but made friends with many employees on both sides of the property. They really made the experience unforgettable! The pool is the biggest I’ve ever seen and the entertainers and bartenders made it a fun place to be every day. We loved playing pool volleyball with Romario,… Read more
We had an amazing time at this Sandals. We stayed on the Hillside, but made friends with many employees on both sides of the property. They really made the experience unforgettable! The pool is the biggest I’ve ever seen and the entertainers and bartenders made it a fun place to be every day. We loved playing pool volleyball with Romario, Deashade, Kemar, and Daniel. Richardo was our butler for a couple days and he did a great job. Breakfast was a great start to the day with Nikadia making omelets. My husband said it was the best he’s ever had. Some of our favorite servers were Nycollete (Oceanside) and Nascheca in the French restaurant. Dave at the Oceanside bar is a hilarious bartender. You can’t miss the opportunity to visit the Kimonos Hibachi Restaurant! We’ve had hibachi a million times in the US, but this was the best by far. Ask for Demar to be your chef! He is the most entertaining and keeps the entire table engaged. Our bartender Timmy was great too. On the way out, we got to meet Brienna, Mathew, Mitchell, Natalie and Jamie, who were a great support to the restaurant. Almost every night, we visited the Rabbit Hole to see Kimari and Leon. They are seriously the best and will take great care of you! We felt like we had known them more than just a few days. Another reason we loved the speakeasy was because of Toni, the entertainer. She is very talented and engaging. After the Rabbit Hole, we would stop by the late night cafe for some midnight snacks. Carol and the chef took great care of us there. I had a fantastic massage at the Red Lane Spa! I highly recommend the 90 minute hot stone option - wow! When we were checking out, Tijuana at the front desk went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. The system was having some technical difficulties, but she stayed calm and kept a great attitude. She is super sweet and kind. A great person to have representing Sandals! Although I’ve mentioned Romario, we want to give a special shout out to him. He is genuine and felt like a lifelong friend. We can’t say enough good things about him! If you get the chance to watch him, Kemar and Deashade sing karaoke at the piano bar, don’t miss it! The housekeeping was also very attentive and made it feel like we were living the life of luxury. The resort and food was amazing, but the staff made it spectacular! We hope to return one day! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Time at Ochi

Feb 2, 2025 DavidSchoeps

Loved The Silver Birds , 80s show & Rabbit Hole singers . Kudos to some GREAT staffers : Howard and Kevaughn at Ethel’s Piano Bar were top notch and very professional ! Daniel and Aisha at the pool bar were friendly and fun to talk with ! Devanese at Kelly’s made our 30th Wedding Anniversary Celebration feel special ! Shoyan with Loyalty… Read more
Loved The Silver Birds , 80s show & Rabbit Hole singers . Kudos to some GREAT staffers : Howard and Kevaughn at Ethel’s Piano Bar were top notch and very professional ! Daniel and Aisha at the pool bar were friendly and fun to talk with ! Devanese at Kelly’s made our 30th Wedding Anniversary Celebration feel special ! Shoyan with Loyalty helped us plan our next Sandals Trip and Jovan was very entertaining at our Loyalty Dinner ! Chefs At the Reef , Valentinos & Kimonos made delightful dishes and the staff were friendly ! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place for a vacation!

Feb 2, 2025 Sydney M

I wanna start of by stating that the location is beautiful. The staff are an amazing bunch too. My favorite part of this vacation was really the food. There was always something to eat and always something to do. The customer service is good the whole vibe of the resort is good except for the wild cats, I'm not a cat person so i didn't like the… Read more
I wanna start of by stating that the location is beautiful. The staff are an amazing bunch too. My favorite part of this vacation was really the food. There was always something to eat and always something to do. The customer service is good the whole vibe of the resort is good except for the wild cats, I'm not a cat person so i didn't like the random cats running about the place. I liked the fact that they had transportation to bring you from one side to the next. I liked the room and the overall experience. there are a few persons that stood out me here are their names and why- Howard at the ethels -he's such a sweet old chap and has good jokes Andrew the piano guy-really funny and entertaining Crystal from the lounge bar- she has the sweetest personality Kimari in the rabbit hole- he's really funny and makes the best drinks Toni from the speakeasy-we loved her personality and her vibe in performance Mel from the speakeasy- she has this huge voice to die for and she is so beautiful. Salomi from the front desk-very professional and polite and pays attention to detail Read less
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Feb 2, 2025 Cindy S

Garth was so engaging and fun at the Beach Club! Even if he only let me win once. 😂 Great time! Other playmakers also out and about organizing games with anyone interested. Love Ochi Beach Club so much. Always a great vibe with great people… thank you
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Addicted to Ochi!

Feb 2, 2025 Dagmar C Florida Panhandle, Florida

Sandals Ochi is by far our current favorite and this was our fourth trip there. First thanks for Mike McHugh at Dream Makers Vacation Services for making all the arrangements and checking in on us while we were there. He has been our travel expert for years! We had the PO room in the Riviera building and the view was spectacular. Since this was a… Read more
Sandals Ochi is by far our current favorite and this was our fourth trip there. First thanks for Mike McHugh at Dream Makers Vacation Services for making all the arrangements and checking in on us while we were there. He has been our travel expert for years! We had the PO room in the Riviera building and the view was spectacular. Since this was a repeat visit the purpose of this review is more of a shout out to those staff members who made our trip memorable. Ochi truly has the best staff of any Sandals we have visited and we have 26 trips! They are why we return again and again. First off Tavoy at Club Mobay and our driver Shantora from Joe Cool Taxi and Tours made for a smooth arrival and trip to the resort. Special servers who stood out were Trishanna, Omar, Kjeille, Kimberly, Jadday, and Stephanie at Sky Vista and Rushane at Valentinos. Tenaj, the hostess at Sky Vista was always welcome and gracious and we ate there for breakfast and lunch most days. Andrew the manager at Soy was an excellent host and surprised us with some chef specials on our multiple dinners there. The Best! Harrian at the Sundowner Bar has to be the best mixologist there and she took great care of us as did Delano, Maxwell and Odeanie. We happened to meet Christa Ann who is the chef at Neptunes and she invited us to dinner that evening and it was just wonderful. She was so friendly and engaging and clearly enjoys her work. Annakay was our housekeeper and kept us well stocked and followed up with us to ensure we had what we needed as did Shavon and Aljay who stocked our liquid refreshments in the room. It was by far the best room service we had ever has! I would spend time at the quiet pool behind the Riviera building and Sheval kept the area emaculate and I enjoyed our many conversations. Lastly we saw Danielle at the Gift Shop on several occasions and she was helpful and fun to talk to. We return for my birthday in June and I can hardly wait. Thank you all! Read less