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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Aug 30, 2025 Deliverance C

This is our third trip to Sandals Ochi and it was another magical trip! Had a few little issues but they were addressed as soon as staff was made aware.. Room service was late with our breakfast with missing items one morning, we did not receive our invitation to the returning guest dinner, the seating at The Reef was less then ideal and our safe… Read more
This is our third trip to Sandals Ochi and it was another magical trip! Had a few little issues but they were addressed as soon as staff was made aware.. Room service was late with our breakfast with missing items one morning, we did not receive our invitation to the returning guest dinner, the seating at The Reef was less then ideal and our safe needed a part replaced, None of these things effected our enjoyment of our trip and the safe was fixed immediately! Highlights of the trip_ Room- We had an NV1 room that was newly renovated and beautiful! Pool was cleaned daily, fridge was always stocked, housekeeping was timely and worked around us. All our butler requests were met. Butlers- We had Daniel and Shenea for butlers again and they were wonderful! Always there when we needed them, decorated our room for our anniversary and once just because. Always made sure we had snacks in our room and drinks at our pool! Food- Food was good at all restaurants. Our favorites were the French restaurant and Vista Sky for dinner. My husband said his lobster tail was the best he has ever had! Our waitress, Toni-Ann was wonderful! Friendly and very attentive to my husbands allergies. At the Reef we were seated near the amphitheater while a show was happening and it was very loud. Would request a different table next time. Pools- main pool was clean and drinks from pool bar were great! Hot tub was very hot with nice jets. Yes there are a few tiles missing which bothers some people but it is no big deal imo. Cabana- We paid for a beach side cabana- one day ($180) and it was well worth it. Comfy with a great view , 15 minute massage and our cabana butler, Neil, was great and made sure we didn't want for anything. Brought us lunch and drinks and checked in on us often. Entertainment- The Rabbit Hole is our favorite hang out. Love the speakeasy vibe! Amazingly talented singers (Lady Denise is the best) Bartenders are fun and drinks are yummy! (The cherry moonshine is so good) The white night party was not what it used to be.. kind of feel like its a bit played out and maybe time for a new theme. We didn't stay long. The electronic fiddle player to open the night was amazing! Excursions- We drove dune buggies and rode horses and both experiences were incredible! Friendly staff and a lot of fun! massages- I had a hot stone massage and my husband had a deep tissue and both made us feel brand new! Sandals Ochi is a magical place were you can completely relax! Cant wait until our next trip! Read less
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Aug 26, 2025 Emily K

I went to the sandals in August for a bachelorette trip/my 30th birthday. Everyone from staff to guests were beyond wonderful. The activities were always so fun. We did the paint and sip, which made such a wonderful souvenir. We also played pool volleyball almost every day and it was a great way to meet some new friends. We also went to all the… Read more
I went to the sandals in August for a bachelorette trip/my 30th birthday. Everyone from staff to guests were beyond wonderful. The activities were always so fun. We did the paint and sip, which made such a wonderful souvenir. We also played pool volleyball almost every day and it was a great way to meet some new friends. We also went to all the bars and the bartenders were just the best, especially kevaughn and lemark. They made amazing drinks, both the resort specialty drinks and whatever your imagination can come up with. They were great conversationalists, as well. They taught us all about the Jamaican culture and even some handshakes and common words used in Jamaica. They got the bar involved in wishing me a happy birthday at midnight the day of my birthday and was always very cheerful and showing off their personalities, either with jokes or singing or whistling. It was very easy to tell they loved their jobs and loved the resort. We did a snorkeling excursion and the crew were amazing. Showed us around the island, brought us to Margaritaville to have lunch, and took us to a beautiful waterfall before going snorkeling. Curt and Gregory were very helpful and enthusiastic. We also did Dolphin cove and swam with the dolphins. The guy that was working the waterslide that day (I believe his name was roland) was so nice and hospitable. He held onto our stuff as we went down the waterslide, then brought our stuff back down when we were finished. Overall everyone on the island was so nice and always greeted us with a smile and a lesson on the Jamaican culture. The rabbithole was an extremely neat experience and the restaurants were always delicious. I can't wait to go back asap! Read less
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Aug 24, 2025 Clay T

Patrice is the absolute best!!! She helped us with everything we needed and made pool volleyball a blast! The resort was nice and the food was good. They took care of us very well. Didn’t explain the resort very well but we were able to figure it out
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Aug 22, 2025 Abby M State College, Pennsylvania

I’d like to start off by giving some shoutouts so that maybe Sandals will give these folks a raise!! Butlers- Shevaughn (Shevy) and Kayan. Both were extremely professional and helpful. Shevy was not much older than us and we loved learning about Jamaica through conversations with him. We told them we had a birthday in the group and they went… Read more
I’d like to start off by giving some shoutouts so that maybe Sandals will give these folks a raise!! Butlers- Shevaughn (Shevy) and Kayan. Both were extremely professional and helpful. Shevy was not much older than us and we loved learning about Jamaica through conversations with him. We told them we had a birthday in the group and they went above and beyond to make us feel special. They promptly answered their phones and got us everything we needed. They also made booking and canceling excursions a breeze. 10/10. I would come back and request them. Shevy is going places, I hope he gets promoted. He is a very smart guy and deserves all the good things in life! Entertainment- Patrice!!! She is REAL. Give her a raise immediately. Absolutely loved her. She was super fun during volleyball, we loved her humor and competitiveness. Romario and Breezy!! Two young guys who dance nonstop to keep the party rolling. They’re so polite and put up with our group’s antics. It was so cool to see them working different areas during the week- the pool, the amphitheater, the love hop. We always looked for them. In villa dining- NEIL!!!! I believe he is a supervisor of some sort. Neil and his crew set up a BEAUTIFUL Jamaican dinner by our pool. I’m so sorry I can’t recall their names, but the dinner was at 7pm on 08/21 at house 32. They served us up some cold jellies and good conversation. They’re super professional but down to earth. Neil told us he has two kids at home and I’m sure they’re so proud of their dad. He works hard- you can tell. What a wonderful evening we had with them, please make sure they know how much we appreciated every thing!! This was the best side we had at Sandals. We booked a two bedroom private villa. It was so nice having a pool. The folks there prior to us left a float which was a cool surprise. Air conditioning worked fabulously. The WiFi was not great and the TV was basically not usable. We didn’t spend much time inside so that was ok. Housekeeping and butlers come into your villa multiple times a day to clean, replenish fridge, and make sure everything is in order. I did use the safe, but otherwise our stuff was untouched. These folks are trustworthy and reliable. We wish there was a bridge between the two sides of the resort… crossing the street by foot isn’t ideal and waiting for “the hop” bus is not always fun. If sandals would build a bridge, then maybe the butlers could drive us across! Obviously the hop would still be used, but having golf cart access too would be nice. We had an in dining experience that was incredible. Authentic Jamaican cuisine by the pool side. If this is an add on- then I think you should definitely add it on. Very cool experience. Yes- there’s tons of cats. However, we love the cats. None of them interacted with us at dinner when we went out. I didn’t see any in the kitchen or in the dining area, despite others claims. We welcomed the ones who came by the villa. We got to recognize some of them. Some kept their distance and only a few let us pet them. The staff at Sandals Ochi are EXCEPTIONAL. I would return just for the people and the culture. Read less
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Aug 20, 2025 Kaylin E

Patrice is the best from the entertainment team! Our trip has been amazing! We competed in the hottest man alive competition & it was so fun! The food and drinks are endless and amazing!