Sandals Dunns River

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

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The hotel

Nestled on a pristine stretch of beach in Ocho Rios, this magical Sandals resort is inspired by Dunn's River (one of Jamaica's natural wonders), and here nature and love flow naturally. There’s so much to enjoy here, including 2 pools, unlimited land and watersports, and 12 dining options and 9 exciting bars (all included, of course!), so you’re sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. There’s a wide range of rooms and suites to choose from, including all-new Rondovals, and Skypool suites – a first in Jamaica! Guests can also enjoy complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Ochi (with round-trip transportation included), meaning even more places to unwind.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on the north coast of Jamaica in Ocho Rios, on a stretch of pristine beach and close to Dunn’s River, Jamaica’s natural wonder. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 90 minutes. 

Hotel information

Luxury - located in the Travertine building, and featuring Robert Mondavi varietal wines and refrigerator stocked with bottled water, juice, sofa and local beer.


Travertine Luxury Room with Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms feature a balcony with bistro dining set and views of Jamaica’s mountainous landscape. The interior features a plush sofa chair, Smart TV, king-size bed, indoor Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a separate full bath with walk-in shower. Travertine Luxury Rooms feature views of the mountains and local flora from the balcony, which comes complete with a bistro dining set for two. The interior features a Smart TV, comfy sofa chair and king-size bed, as well as a full bath with walk-in shower. 


All Inclusive of: 

  • Unlimited fine dining at 12 restaurants
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks
  • Unlimited premium liquors
  • 9 bars (including swim-up bar)
  • Stocked bar in every room
  • Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® Wines
  • PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment, for certified divers
  • Unlimited water sports 
  • Snorkeling and equipment
  • Professional instruction for water sports
  • Unlimited land sports
  • State-of-the-art fitness centre
  • Day and night entertainment and live shows
  • All tips, taxes and gratuities (excluding Butlers and spa staff)
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • WiFi in room and all common areas 

Club Level - featuring exclusive access to Club Sandals Lounge and dedicated concierge services, including private check-in, all-day room service and In-Room Bar with pouring brands and fridge re-stocked daily with juice, local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, water & sodas.

Travertine Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are set on the top floor of the Travertine building, with one of the best ocean views in the resort. The balcony features spectacular views from the balcony with a private Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a bistro dining set. The modern interior is spacious, with a king-size bed, fully-stocked bar, HD Smart TV, and sofa chair. The bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower, dual sink with vanity and a makeup table. 

Travertine Beachfront Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Travertine building. These oceanfront rooms overlook the white sand beach, with spectacular view from the balcony, which also features a private Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a charming bistro dining set. The modern and spacious interior features a king-size bed, stocked bar, HD Smart TV, and a plush sofa chair. The bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower, dual sink with vanity and a make-up table.

Mammee Bay Oceanview Oversized Club Level Jr. Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, and feature a private balcony with bistro dining set, Tranquility Soaking Tub and glimpses of the serene turquoise seas and resort pool. The master bedroom comprises of elegant furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed, as well as a seating area for peaceful relaxation. The en-suite bathroom features a double sink and vanity, as well as a walk-in shower. 

Mammee Bay Oversized Club Level Jr. Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with a private balcony offering views of the lush Jamaican flora, a bistro dining set, and a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The master bedroom features elegant furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed, as well as a seating area. The bathroom features a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower.

Mammee Bay Oceanview Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with peeks of the ocean and pool from the intimate balcony, which features a bistro dining set and Tranquility Soaking Tub. The interior features a comfortable sitting area, HD Smart TV and king- size bed. The stocked bar includes wines and select liquors. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and double-sink vanity. 

Mammee Bay Club Level Room is located in the Mammee Bay Building, with a private balcony offering views of the native flora from the balcony, which features a charming bistro dining set. The interior features a HD Smart TV, seating area perfect for relaxing and a king-size bed. The bathroom features a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower.

Butler Elite rooms - personal Butler, 24-hour room service and in-room check-in.

Coyoba Sky Villa Swim-up Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary rooms are first-of-their-kind luxury suites, offering access to a sprawling river pool, an outdoor space with lounge chairs, and an open-air terrace with bistro dining set, a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two, and plush outdoor furniture. Inside, you’ll find a spacious room with a HD Smart TV and 1 king-size bed, with direct access to the private pool sanctuary from your bedroom. The sitting area has modern furniture, another HD Smart TV and an in-room bar stocked with a variety of drinks, including premium liquors. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, a second Tranquility Soaking Tub, and a vanity with double sinks. 

Tufa Terrace One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms sit high in the lavish Tufa Terrace building, with views of the shore. Enjoy the spectacular ocean from your balcony, from your own SkyPool. Relax on your bistro dining set our outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The spacious bedroom features a king-size bed and HD Smart TV. Beside the bedroom is a modern living room, complete with plush furniture and another HD Smart TV. The spa-inspired bathroom is the epitome of luxury, with a second Tranquility Soaking Tub, walk-in shower, and double sink with a vanity. This romantic enclave also comes with a fully stocked bar including premium liquors.

Tufa Terrace Swim-up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are on the ground floor of the lavish Tufa Terrace building. Enjoy ocean views on your personal patio from the zero-entry swim-up pool, featuring a bistro dining set and a Tranquility Soaking Tub. Inside the expansive bedroom is a comfy king-size bed and a HD Smart TV, while the living room has a seating area filled with stylish furniture and a second HD Smart TV. The bathroom is immaculate, with a double sink vanity, walk-in shower and second Tranquility Soaking Tub. This dreamy retreat also comes with a fully-stocked bar complete with premium liquors.

Coyaba Villa Swim-up Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary rooms are a lovers’ dream, with a spacious bedroom featuring a custom king-size bed, a HD Smart TV and direct access to a private pool sanctuary made for two. When you walk outside, you’ll be met with an impeccable river pool from an oversized patio with bistro dining set and paired chaise lounges, the perfect place to watch the sunset. The sitting area includes modern furnishing with a loveseat, another HD Smart TV, and a premium in-room bar. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, double sink with vanity and a Tranquility Soaking Tub.

Mammee Bay Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with an expansive private balcony with spectacular beachfront views. The balcony is complete with a bistro dining set, privacy curtains and a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The interior is styled with sophisticated furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed. The living room features a comfortable seating area with sofa, fully-stocked bar with premium liquor, a dining table, and an additional HD Smart TV. The spa-style bathroom features luxury amenities, a vanity with dual sink, walk-in shower and separate soaking tub.

Mammee Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with two balconies overseeing the turquoise waters, tropical gardens, and resort pool. One balcony features a bistro dining set, and the other a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The interior features modern furniture, and a bedroom with king-size bed and HD Smart TV. The living room has a fully stocked bar including premium liquor, a plush seating area, a second HD Smart TV, and a sofa. The spa-like bathroom features luxury amenities, a walk-in shower, and another Tranquility Soaking Tub. 

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jun '26 to receive up to 55% off the accommodation cost for travel between 11 Feb '26 - 31 Dec '28 subject to room category. Subject to change. Blackout dates apply. Offers may not be combinable. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Terms and conditions apply. 

5-Star Global Gourmet Dining™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to guests at each meal - all included, of course! 12 dining options: Saltaire (International buffet, breakfast and lunch), Banyu (Asian, dinner), Cascata (Italian, dinner), L’Amande (French, dinner), Zuka (Latin fusion, dinner), Edessa (Greek, breakfast and dinner), Isola (Pizzeria, lunch), Hanami (Sushi, dinner), Dunn’s Rum Club (rum bar with bar snacks, open until late), Blūm (coffee shop), Jerk Shack (Caribbean, lunch and dinner) and Galene (seaside grill, lunch). 9 further bars: Lobby Bar, Plaza Bar, Greek Bar, Lapidus Lounge, Hanami Bar, Laughing Waters, Acqua Bar and Ocarina (rooftop bar). 

Day and night entertainment and live shows. 

2 pools and 2 river pools. PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment, for certified divers. Unlimited water sports. Snorkeling and equipment. Professional instruction for water sports. Unlimited land sports. State-of-the-art fitness centre. Complimentary green fees at Sandals Golf & Country Club. Red Lane® Spa.

WiFi in-room and all common areas. Roundtrip airport transfers. 

*Denotes local charge.  

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, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can’t recommend more!!

May 24, 2026 Mazi C

My husband and I went to Dunn’s River recently for our honeymoon. I cannot rave enough about how amazing of an experience we had. The resort is beautiful, not too big, very clean, and has such a fun and positive atmosphere. We stayed in a room with a sky pool and loved it so much. Now on to the staff: Tenniel and Shawn were absolutely amazing… Read more
My husband and I went to Dunn’s River recently for our honeymoon. I cannot rave enough about how amazing of an experience we had. The resort is beautiful, not too big, very clean, and has such a fun and positive atmosphere. We stayed in a room with a sky pool and loved it so much. Now on to the staff: Tenniel and Shawn were absolutely amazing butlers and went above and beyond to make sure we were always taken care of. They were extremely kind, selfless, and always putting a smile on our face. Tyrell at the bar quickly became one of our favorite people and was so kind to everyone he encountered. We ended up visiting him every night and now consider him a friend. Not to mention - he makes amazing drinks (coming from someone who doesn’t drink much). Hennessy, Tiana, Jada, and Omanda were all wonderful as well. They are amazing human beings who bring so much joy to everyone around them. We got to eat breakfast with Tiana and it felt like we had known her for years. Needless to say, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect honeymoon. The best resort and the best staff ever. We cannot wait to come back again. Thank you, Sandals, for becoming our home away from home! Read less
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May 24, 2026 Happygolucky81 London, United Kingdom

We’ve just got back from 2 weeks at SDR. The resort itself is beautiful and well maintained. Gym is fantastic. Don’t expect a sunbed by the pool unless you have a butler or are up at the crack of dawn. We were in the lowest grade room and were very pleased with it, spacious and comfortable. We met so many great staff but there are some we want… Read more
We’ve just got back from 2 weeks at SDR. The resort itself is beautiful and well maintained. Gym is fantastic. Don’t expect a sunbed by the pool unless you have a butler or are up at the crack of dawn. We were in the lowest grade room and were very pleased with it, spacious and comfortable. We met so many great staff but there are some we want to call out as they really deserve the recognition: Orwen and Jahvoy from Saltaire at breakfast and lunch - they always bought the best service, the endless smiles…& the pepper mill! Toni-Ann from the rooftop and beach bar - she really looked after us, it was a pleasure (& thanks for the new card game ;)). Javhon at Lapadus bar - he really loves his craft and made us his twist on an old fashioned which took over a day to prepare! King and Vikram at Banyu Asian restaurant - having learnt that we love spicy food (& we’re struggling a little with the rather bland food offering across the resort in general), King asked chef Vikram to make us two off menu dishes. They were packed with flavour and it was a greatly appreciated personal touch. Venicia from housekeeping, 7th floor Travertine - she was so good that we could tell when she had her days off without her even telling us. Overall, in our opinion this is not a resort for a long stay as it’s a bit too small and we were disappointed by the food quality but the people are wonderful. Read less
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May 24, 2026 Kelly H

This was our 2nd time visiting Sandals Dunns River, and I wanted to share some spectacular moments we experienced on our recent vacation. Orwen, an amazing heart felt, sweet smile server at Saltaire, has an impeccable knack for hospitality. After getting to know us on our first visit, he remembered what we liked for our morning beverages; black… Read more
This was our 2nd time visiting Sandals Dunns River, and I wanted to share some spectacular moments we experienced on our recent vacation. Orwen, an amazing heart felt, sweet smile server at Saltaire, has an impeccable knack for hospitality. After getting to know us on our first visit, he remembered what we liked for our morning beverages; black coffee and champagne (of course!). Our champagne glasses were always awaiting our arrival after we gathered our food at the breakfast buffet, and they were always protected with a small bowl over the top so we wouldn’t loose our bubbles! Over the course of our stay he tried different shapes and configurations of the covers over our glasses, to keep it whimsical and fun (I have a collection of photos :). One day, my husband and I were floating in the pool, lost track of time, and he found us to serve a delicious Jamaican lunch plated and wrapped for us to enjoy poolside. Obviously Orwen did not want us to miss out on the tastes of Jamaica, and we were so grateful we didn’t! Orwen has the gift of observation to see what is needed to make your dining experience an absolute delight! I would also like to give a huge a shout out to the entertainment staff. Mother Hen Hennessy has an impeccable vision and skill bringing entertainment to life, not to mention creating a fabulous entertainment team!!! Omanda, Rebecca-Jane, Tiana, Shekeela, Shivia, Akeem, Ray (amazing vocals!), Johneil (amazing vocals!), Jordan and Conrad (Connie)….all day, everyday they are present, friendly, fun, funny, and genuinely heartfelt. This entertainment crew makes SDR sparkle! As for hanging around the pool, Najae took care of us cabana-side and even poolside. He treated us like family, and always brought the fun and love during our carefree floating and relaxation. We appreciated his timing, attentiveness, shining smile and positive vibes. There were also other amazing poolside peeps; Ricardo, Akil and many more! Plus the pool bar bartenders Andre and Aljay. And I would be remissed to not mention Jevone from Club Sandals. He went over above and beyond during our stay helping us feel comfortable, festive and fun, especially with his playful humor. Well done SDR, you have a piece of our hearts. Read less
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May 24, 2026 kellet2016 Birmingham, Alabama

We had what can only be described as a phenomenal trip to Dunn's River. The service was top notch and every, and I do mean every. employee we met were so very friendly and helpful. A few stood out and we want to recognize them. Our butlers Dexter and Ricardo were great. Dexter especially helped us with a personal situation and did everything he… Read more
We had what can only be described as a phenomenal trip to Dunn's River. The service was top notch and every, and I do mean every. employee we met were so very friendly and helpful. A few stood out and we want to recognize them. Our butlers Dexter and Ricardo were great. Dexter especially helped us with a personal situation and did everything he could to assist us going above and beyond. Both were responsive and took care of all of our requests. They made sure we had everything we needed to make our anniversary special. Ricardo made a very sweet heart in the sand and decorated our room on the day of our anniversary. Next, Johniel in entertainment. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. He was one of the first people I met on property and was simply amazing all week. We also absolutely loved Shavia, Omanda and Hennessey. Shavia has the voice of an angel. Omanda visited with us several times and Hennessey went above and beyond with the entertaininment provided and follow up with us. Next Karen and Kedene in the spa. Amazing women. I met Karen the first day and quickly booked a massage with her and shortly thereafter called her friend. Our massages were amazing. After, they decorated a path to seating with a happy anniversary message and bottle of champagne for us to toast. Karen visited with us many times later in the week even ensuring she said goodbye to us on the last day we were all on resort. Both are absolute gems. Tre at loyalty and travel was so very helpful. We met with her to book 1 trip and ended up booking for the next 2 years. Tre, we promise to keep our promise and return in 2029! Our servers and bartenders that absolutely stood out for their service are Omar at the buffet, Andre at the bar, Chantel at Blum, Jillian at Zuka and others, Verona at Banyu and Jessica at La'Monde. Get the surf and turf at Zuka. My husband said it was the best meal he had at any of the 8 resorts we've been to. All in all the food was excellent at every restaurant. And not to be last, but Rolondo at Ian Fleming airport. He was fantastic when we arrived and visited with us for a while when we were waiting to go into the airport for our flight. The airport is very small with only 2 flights that day so no need to go through to the gate 2 hours in advance. We soaked up our last Jamaican sunshine before departure. Thank you to all the staff that made our trip so memorable and we can't wait to see you all again in 3 years!!! Read less
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May 23, 2026 Shierly L West New York, New Jersey

The entertainment team was the best! Thank you for everything Rebbecca!!