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 Sandals Ochi; why we chose to return

Jun 30, 2025 Alyshia C

My boyfriend and I are semi-frequent fliers when it comes to Sandals, we have stayed at 4 of the resorts so far and have loved each one for many reasons. Sandals Ochi was our first butler room and Darren and Scott really made our trip. For my boyfriend’s birthday Scott decorated the hall entry with tropical plants, rose petals and happy birthday… Read more
My boyfriend and I are semi-frequent fliers when it comes to Sandals, we have stayed at 4 of the resorts so far and have loved each one for many reasons. Sandals Ochi was our first butler room and Darren and Scott really made our trip. For my boyfriend’s birthday Scott decorated the hall entry with tropical plants, rose petals and happy birthday signage. We were quite touched by it. Darren quickly learned our drink and snack preferences and always made sure to have a cold bottle of chardonnay and a plate of charcuterie waiting for us in room. The entertainment staff was top notch, the shows were beautiful and Dashane and Patrice always made sure to stop and say hi and engage with us during our 9 day stay. I wish I had gotten the names of all the beautiful singers but definitely make sure to listen for Mishell (spelling?) when having a drink in the hillside lobby bar during the evening hours. The speakeasy was another favorite of ours, the atmosphere and live entertainment are unmatched at Sandals Ochi, you can tell that everyone really loves what they do. One of our favorite spots to hang out was in the Cabanas beside the Manor Pool, they are an extra cost but we deemed it worthwhile especially after meeting Miguel and Richardo, the servers. Don’t forget to stop by the Epix photo center, if you go to the beachside make sure to ask for Renardo for your photo session booking, he’s a dream! A speedy yet exceptionally talented photographer. Akime was also another of our favorite photographers. Our only complaint would be the hop and its overall inefficiency. Staying on the hillside meant we needed to take the bus for most dinners and anytime we wanted to go to the beach but while sandals boasts a 10-15 minute wait for the hop it was more accurately represented at a 20-30 minute wait, especially during the 6:30-7pm time frame. Also due to the influx of guests attending this resort be mindful when ordering drinks from the cocktail servers, it may take slightly longer than what one would hope for, but have no fear, the bartenders make a speedy and delicious drink if you decide you prefer less of a wait. If you book any tours make sure to stop at the island routes desk and book the Dunns River Catamaran. Ramario, the snorkle guide was so amazing. He took the time to show us so much sea life and explain so many different aspects about the island. I forgot the River guides name but he had a number 6 on his shirt and he was such a gentle man, kindly supporting me when I needed it while trekking up the falls. As I mentioned before we have stayed at 3 other Sandals resorts (La Toc, Barbados and Antigua) and I would like to take a moment to really highlight the beautiful grounds, amazing people and delicious food that has led us to rebooking Ochi again for my birthday in 4 mos time. I will update with another review of more highlights of this resort during that stay as well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our amazing honeymoon

Jun 27, 2025 Steph S

We have just returned from our 14 night honeymoon at Sandles Ochi & we were well and truly blown away! We were so sad to leave yesterday & have every intention of returning. The staff were phenomenal, facilities beautiful, our garden room was like being in paradise. The food was phenomenal with my gluten free diet being held in the highest… Read more
We have just returned from our 14 night honeymoon at Sandles Ochi & we were well and truly blown away! We were so sad to leave yesterday & have every intention of returning. The staff were phenomenal, facilities beautiful, our garden room was like being in paradise. The food was phenomenal with my gluten free diet being held in the highest regard. We really felt welcomed in & part of the Ochi family. Some of the friends we made there stand out as making our stay the phenomenal one that it was. Dave & Aleesha at The Beach Bar along with Sheeni were amazing. The “Captain” of the snorkelling boat provided entertainment & warmth every time we spoke to him & made the two snorkelling trips we did so wonderful. Mikale, KC, Danesha & Romani made the evenings in Ethel’s Piano Bar absolutely epic. The relationships & bonds between them are so heartwarming & provide such fun entertainment. The entertainment crew - WOW!! As an entertainer myself in the UK I was blown away every night by the high calibre of entertainment provided. The voices of the beautiful girls who sang each night were out of this world, the compilation of the music, dancing & other shows were so professional & even when there were issues with the sound such as microphones dropping out the girls managed it so the audience had no clue (I could see it due to being in the industry). The circus show was phenomenal as was every night!! We also loved the excursion to Dunns River Falls & the snorkelling trip over the shipwreck. We absolutely loved every moment of being at Sandles Ochi & are so glad we decided to do so for our special celebration. Thank you everyone who made it such a beautiful experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hopefully elevators will be installed the main building on the hillside soon

Jun 26, 2025 t0wandap

Nice resort BUT becareful which building you book your room. I didn't know on the hillside of the resort doesn't have elevators. The spa is on the lowest level, restaurants on the next level, main lobby after that, then the rooms are up 2 additional flight of stairs. The jets weren't working in the tranquility pool at the spa. The air conditioner… Read more
Nice resort BUT becareful which building you book your room. I didn't know on the hillside of the resort doesn't have elevators. The spa is on the lowest level, restaurants on the next level, main lobby after that, then the rooms are up 2 additional flight of stairs. The jets weren't working in the tranquility pool at the spa. The air conditioner wasn't working in the Southern Kitchen restaurant and the main lobby of that same building with no elevators. The beach side is much better. They have elevators over there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary stay

Jun 25, 2025 Curiosity02211000758

This was our 5th Sandals stay and our 2nd time at Sandals Ochi. We stayed in the Honeymoon Hideaway Luxury Club Level Garden Cottage, which was recently updated and very clean. Unfortunately, there was construction directly across from our room during our entire stay, which made it impossible to enjoy the balcony. We were also a bit disappointed… Read more
This was our 5th Sandals stay and our 2nd time at Sandals Ochi. We stayed in the Honeymoon Hideaway Luxury Club Level Garden Cottage, which was recently updated and very clean. Unfortunately, there was construction directly across from our room during our entire stay, which made it impossible to enjoy the balcony. We were also a bit disappointed that some of the extras we enjoyed on our first visit are now considered add-ons and come with an extra cost. That said, the food and entertainment was amazing, and we had incredible massages at the Red Lane Spa- special thanks to Delvene and Dandrea for their outstanding service! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Take care of the animals!!

Jun 24, 2025 Linda B

Property is pretty, but can use some updating. Having a few issues with our room. My biggest issue: I am a huge animal lover, and there are many strays. They need to be spayed and neutered, and need general medical attention. Sandals should undertake a serious program to assist these poor animals. The resort can afford it and can also request… Read more
Property is pretty, but can use some updating. Having a few issues with our room. My biggest issue: I am a huge animal lover, and there are many strays. They need to be spayed and neutered, and need general medical attention. Sandals should undertake a serious program to assist these poor animals. The resort can afford it and can also request donations from guests who would most likely be willing to help. Read less