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

515 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 all-inclusive; 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.

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 walk in shower 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.

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.

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.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Jul '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 dining 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. 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.

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 Feral Cat Takeover!

Jul 12, 2026 kiaunamthompson

If you have a fear of cats or are allergic to cats this is not the resort for you. My family & I stayed at this resort Memorial Day weekend 2026. There were literally over 20 cats at the breakfast buffet patio. If you sat down they were all under the guest feeding them. They were at the room doors and on the balconies at our pool side rooms. This… Read more
If you have a fear of cats or are allergic to cats this is not the resort for you. My family & I stayed at this resort Memorial Day weekend 2026. There were literally over 20 cats at the breakfast buffet patio. If you sat down they were all under the guest feeding them. They were at the room doors and on the balconies at our pool side rooms. This made the property look run down due to the amount of feral cats running around. Our room had ants all over the bathroom sink. I asked our butler if something could be done about it. He claimed they would spray but the ants were there our entire stay. I probably would never stay at another Sandals property again for these reasons & we called to check to see if they were an excessive amount of cats due to me being allergic based on a tik tok post I saw and they said it was maybe 1 or 2. That was a LIE! Should have multiplied that by 20! Read less
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Jul 11, 2026 Savannah D

I loved Ochi!! Everyone was so nice especially Patrice on the entertainment team! She kept the pool fun and always made everyone happy! Will definitely be returning back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 20 year anniversary at Sandals Ochi

Jul 11, 2026 R08873 Chicopee, Massachusetts

Sandals Ocho is amazing! For those looking for the “quick review”, The staff is amazing, the food variety is excellent, and the number of pools, restaurants, bars, and activities ensure you never have a dull moment. For those still reading it’s shout out time. This trip would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of Susan… Read more
Sandals Ocho is amazing! For those looking for the “quick review”, The staff is amazing, the food variety is excellent, and the number of pools, restaurants, bars, and activities ensure you never have a dull moment. For those still reading it’s shout out time. This trip would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of Susan Miller with Travel Connections in West Springfield, Massachusetts. We’ve been with her for over 20 years now and each vacation is more memorable than the last. Sue, you truly hit it out of the park again. Thank you!! We flew into Ian Fleming airport and it was a 20 minute hop to the resort. Please check out this gem if you are traveling to the Ochis Rios area. The Sandals welcome club were welcoming and friendly. The lounge was clean and inviting and in short order we were on our shuttle to the resort. After arrival and checking we were greeted by Saneika at the Vista Sky buffet. Her smile and energy was infectious after a long day of travel. She snapped a couple of photos for our anniversary and made us feel like we were home. We dined with her for breakfast a couple of times and we were greeted with love and affection. We will miss her very much! Our bartenders kept us refreshed with tasty tropical liquid libations. Big shout outs to Dave, Phillip, and Basil at the Ochi Beach pool bar. This list would not be complete without Ashton from the Ochi Beach lobby bar who greeted us with a smile and had my refills waiting for me before I could even open my mouth. The bar staff is truly wonderful. I’ve been saving the best for last…. It’s so very easy for the front desk or wait staff or bartenders to make your day and experience amazing. You see them multiple times a day. But when was the last time that housekeepers tickled your heart and touched your soul?? Jodi Ann who took care of us in 4522 is out of this world!! She touched our hearts not once, not twice but every time we came back to the room. Her towel designs were like little surprises every day. She truly needs to be recognized as she will always be loved and remembered fondly. I hope they heard me screaming her name from the top of Hillside. I apologize for the long winded review but Sandals Ochi you have amazing staff and all that I mentioned and many more made our vacation a truly special experience. One love!! Read less
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Jul 9, 2026 Juliann P

My husband and I went to sandals Ochi for our honeymoon and it was awesome. From the staff to the people we met, we had a great experience. The entertainment staff was upbeat and kept the vibes high, specifically Patrice, Kayan, Damian, Romario L and Romario W. Every day they were there with fun activities and good energy. The bar staff was great… Read more
My husband and I went to sandals Ochi for our honeymoon and it was awesome. From the staff to the people we met, we had a great experience. The entertainment staff was upbeat and kept the vibes high, specifically Patrice, Kayan, Damian, Romario L and Romario W. Every day they were there with fun activities and good energy. The bar staff was great as well, Zoe and Alesha knew how to keep the party going. Johnoi, Sean and Basil memorized our drinks and had them ready to go when we swam up. Lastly, our butlers Keno and Kevin were the dream team they would check up on us at the pool, never hesitated to bring us food and drove us to our reservations every night, they were great. Another standout was Phillip at Le Gourmand, he was our waiter and was super attentive and friendly. Read less
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Jul 8, 2026 Jenny M

Sandals Ochi is very special to us. It was our very first Sandals experience so it's our second home. We've visited this Sandals 6 times and it gets better and better all the time. Can't say enough about the entire staff...too many to highlight but will give a quick shout out to Lance, our server at Sky and to Shereka, the workout instructor… Read more
Sandals Ochi is very special to us. It was our very first Sandals experience so it's our second home. We've visited this Sandals 6 times and it gets better and better all the time. Can't say enough about the entire staff...too many to highlight but will give a quick shout out to Lance, our server at Sky and to Shereka, the workout instructor (we did the pool workout). This is a must visit on your bucket list. Read less