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 Sep '26 to receive up to 60% plus off accommodation. plus up to £725 off per booking for stays between 12 Aug '26- 30 Sept '26.  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 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating An Amazing Stay at Sandals Dunn’s River — Incredible People Made It Special!

Sep 20, 2026 Jim M Greer, South Carolina

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Sandals Dunn’s River. The resort itself is beautiful, the food and drinks were excellent, and there was always something to do, but what really made our trip memorable was the amazing staff. A huge thank-you to our butlers, Gareth and Kobie. They took incredible care of us throughout our stay and… Read more
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Sandals Dunn’s River. The resort itself is beautiful, the food and drinks were excellent, and there was always something to do, but what really made our trip memorable was the amazing staff. A huge thank-you to our butlers, Gareth and Kobie. They took incredible care of us throughout our stay and always seemed to be one step ahead of anything we might need. They were attentive, friendly, professional, and made us feel completely spoiled. Having them as our butlers truly added something special to the entire vacation. We also want to recognize DiMario, one of the bartenders. He was fantastic! Great personality, great service, and he always made stopping by for a drink fun. He is exactly the kind of person who makes you feel welcome and makes you want to come back. Another shout-out goes to Tahj with Watersports. He was extremely helpful and friendly and made our time on the beach even more enjoyable. His attitude and enthusiasm really stood out. We had some great conversations and shared plenty of awesome laughs along the way. And finally, a very special shout-out to Kenroy, who helped make the final night of our trip something we will always remember. It was the perfect way to finish an already amazing vacation. The extra care and attention he gave to making our dinner special meant so much to us. Sandals Dunn’s River has a beautiful property, but employees like Gareth, Kobie, DiMario, Tahj, and Kenroy are what truly make the resort exceptional. They turned a great vacation into a memorable one. Thank you to everyone at Sandals Dunn’s River for an incredible trip. We will see you next year! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another enjoyable visit to Sandals

Sep 20, 2026 Curious792094 Forres, United Kingdom

Just back from an excellent holiday in Sandals Dunns River we were there for 2 weeks but due to the issues with the Air Traffic Control we had an additional week, So I would like to thank Kevin the General Manager and Ashley of Club Sandals for there support also Randy & Jizel at reception. We had 2 different rooms when there and they were kept… Read more
Just back from an excellent holiday in Sandals Dunns River we were there for 2 weeks but due to the issues with the Air Traffic Control we had an additional week, So I would like to thank Kevin the General Manager and Ashley of Club Sandals for there support also Randy & Jizel at reception. We had 2 different rooms when there and they were kept very clean by Nicole, Nordia & Jodie Ann. When it came to Water Sports we were well looked after by Carrington & Kevon, by the way Carrington was an excellent singer serenaded my wife for her birthday while on the Hobby Cat. All restaurants were very good with Salvatore looking after everyone in the Italian. Greek restaurant for breakfast don't know if there was any politer staff than Amelia & Morrisa. Best barman was Hemsu but also all the staff in the Rum Club were excellent. I enjoy a coffee and a special thanks to Shackeia, Jhpan, Samantha, Kimmelia, Kadia & Shantell all were very polite and helpful and made my visits to the Blum Coffee Shop very enjoyable. When it comes to some of the management a big thank you to Jaqueline, but there is only one person who enthuses what Sandals is all about and that is Kenroy McCook an absolute gentleman, nothing is a problem and goes out his way to assist guests and has always time for a chat made our holiday very special, My wife says he gives the best Bear hugs in the resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 2nd visit, even better than the first.

Sep 20, 2026 RichC10111 London, United Kingdom

We visited Dunn’s this month for the second time. We were supposed to go to Sandals South Coast but as it’s closed due to last year’s hurricane Sandals moved us to Dunn’s. Whilst it was a shame we didn’t get to experience SSC, we’d been to Dunn’s before and it’s a stunning resort so we were excited to visit again. TLDR; it’s exceptional you… Read more
We visited Dunn’s this month for the second time. We were supposed to go to Sandals South Coast but as it’s closed due to last year’s hurricane Sandals moved us to Dunn’s. Whilst it was a shame we didn’t get to experience SSC, we’d been to Dunn’s before and it’s a stunning resort so we were excited to visit again. TLDR; it’s exceptional you should go. Room: This visit exceeded all of our expectations. We were in a TSKY room and it’s beautiful. Room 3407 has a fantastic view, it’s large, well appointed and modern. If you’re in that category it’s a great room to request. Food: Sandals have really been upping their game on food with the push to Sandals 2.0 and Dunn’s doesn’t disappoint. All the food is excellent and we’d happily pay for every meal we had if we were out for food at home. The best on resort are Hanami (sushi), Zuka (Latin) and the absolute best is Banyu (Asian). An additional note. Blum coffee shop serves exceptional coffee and the pastries & cakes are incredible. Service: Service throughout the resort is excellent, all staff members are attentive, friendly and engaging. There are a few to shout out though: John & JM the chefs at Hanami, sit at the bar and watch them do their work, they’re great. They’ll do you off menu special requests too and make recommendations. Hanami’s menu has changed and my favourite roll the ‘dragon eel’ is no longer on menu but they didn’t hesitate to make it for me. Ronaldo, also at Hanami, he’s good fun and also couldn’t do enough for you. More drinks, more sushi, etc. he was constantly checking in. Aljay & Andre at the swim-up bar. These two are great. Their drinks are top notch and they remember your favourites. Especially important for me is that they don’t garnish the drinks with pineapple as I’m allergic. Both of them only needed to be told once and kept all my drinks clear of it. Also made great recommendations of drinks that are great and don’t contain pineapple for me - all the best drinks have pineapple! Christina, Tevin and Kimberley at Banyu, we dined here a lot as it was our favourite. The whole team there are on point, take time to get to know you and see if there are things they can do to elevate your experience. Speaking of Banyu, King who runs the show there is an absolute standout staff member. He remembered us from our previous visit and when we popped in from Ochi. Made sure we were taken care of, checked in on us and even brought us a dish off menu as a surprise when we were having our meal. It was delicious too. Can’t wait to see him again when we come back! Facilities and activities; The pools are great, right in front of the beach so a lovely view, one has a louder more party vibe and the other is quieter, both have hot tubs and poolside service - although a bit less on the swim-up bar pool understandably. Beach, while not the biggest is big enough, lovely sand and the water is crystal clear, there’s an area that’s a little rocky but nothing significant. Watersports, both non-motorised and motorised are included. The tubing out on big Mabel is so fun! But you can also do waterskiing, wakeboarding & kneeboarding, Butlers: The TSKY room is a butler room and we had a team of Dexter and Ricardo. We’ve stayed in butler rooms elsewhere and are very familiar with the service. But these two are top tier. Ensured we had everything we needed in our cooler, brought us surprise drinks, joked with us, took time to get to know us, handled any special request we may have had. They’re the absolute dream team. And the snack game at Dunn’s that the butlers bring for you is next level! If you’re looking for one of the best all inclusive experiences then you absolutely can’t go wrong with Sandals Dunn’s River! We can’t wait for our third visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best honeymoon ever

Sep 19, 2026 lanesha j

Celebrating our honeymoon and it is wonderful,the resort is beautiful,love the staff here, The food at the restaurant are really good. Don’t forget my girl Tiana from entertainment she is a vybe, life of the party She dance the whole night with us The fire show at the beach party was over the top would definitely come back
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Dunns river our best trip!

Sep 19, 2026 Ali N

Best sandals resort! Met great people especially Tiana from entertainment! Beach party was amazing she danced with us and made the night memorable! Can’t wait to come back!