Sandals Ochi Beach Resort

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Star rating

Le Gourmand
Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Sanctuary One-Bedroom Villa Suite with Private Pool
Lobby
Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Club Level Room
Lobby
Honeymoon Hideaway Luxury Club Level Garden Cottage
Dockside Bar
Jerk Shack
Sky Terrace
Southern Table
Le Gourmand
Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Sanctuary One-Bedroom Villa Suite with Private Pool
Lobby
Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront Club Level Room
Lobby
Honeymoon Hideaway Luxury Club Level Garden Cottage
Dockside Bar
Jerk Shack
Sky Terrace
Southern Table

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 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.

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 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™ 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.

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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May 22, 2026 iriegirlmass mass.

overall our vacation was very relaxing.some of the service in the restaurants was lacking a bit. sometimes it was difficult to get a ride up the hill to the villa. Most people were very friendly and nice. We have been coming to this Sandals since 2001 and will keep coming back.
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May 21, 2026 orientalnc9 Chocowinity, North Carolina

We just returned from 9 days at this resort. Overall we had a nice time but I would not repeat again. This is a very large and difficult resort to navigate. We stayed in a butler room with semi private pool. It was the best part of the vacation. Upon arrival we met our butlers. One of the first things we were told was “you take care of us and we… Read more
We just returned from 9 days at this resort. Overall we had a nice time but I would not repeat again. This is a very large and difficult resort to navigate. We stayed in a butler room with semi private pool. It was the best part of the vacation. Upon arrival we met our butlers. One of the first things we were told was “you take care of us and we will take care of you” referring to the tip they expected at the end of our stay. Regarding the front desk staff, daytime staff had fabulous people skills and genuinely cared for guests, we were staying on the Hillside. Evening front desk staff was totally the opposite, rude and uncaring. We encountered this 3 times. Unbelievable for a Sandals resort. Food was very hit or miss. The good was fabulous but evening dinner at Vista Sky was subpar. Room service was fabulous the first three days and then all but disappeared. Room service food was lovely and on time. However, getting someone to come and take the dishes even using the tool they give to alert them failed many times. Sometimes the dishes from lunch remained there overnight. The good parts were really good and the bad just marred the good times. The Hop drivers and all transport driver were great. Try a Pink Panther drink while visiting. Read less
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May 21, 2026 Maddie T

Honestly the most amazing time. People always say, why go to a resort halfway across the world if you can just stay in one 2 hours away? And normally i agree. But Sandals Ochi Rios has changed my mind. The staff make this holiday. You don’t walk past a single person without them saying hello, or good morning, or without them commenting on your… Read more
Honestly the most amazing time. People always say, why go to a resort halfway across the world if you can just stay in one 2 hours away? And normally i agree. But Sandals Ochi Rios has changed my mind. The staff make this holiday. You don’t walk past a single person without them saying hello, or good morning, or without them commenting on your shuffleboard technique. Kayan is the most wonderful singer I’ve ever heard live, and I’ve had the privilege of listening to the lovely billy Joel so that’s saying something. She is absolutely lovely and has the voice of an angel to match. Jamar made the entire experience of Kimonos worth while, still remembering our names a week later. Such a lovely man. And Romario, although lying about his snooker skills to make us seem better than we are, was so welcoming and friendly and allowed us to win pool for the sake of our egos. 10/10. Best time ever. And as the Jamaicans say, there’s never any problems. Only situations. Yeah man. Bumbaclart. Read less
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May 20, 2026 GoPlaces15906637892

10/10 food and very welcoming. Service is good & the drinks are nice. Patrice from the entertainment made us feel welcome and is rapid with the drinks.
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May 19, 2026 Compass11522260548 United Kingdom

Incredible trip for our honeymoon. We have been to quite a few sandal resorts over the last 5 years but this was for our honeymoon. Sandals ochi was fantastic value for money m, we got an excellent deal through the British sandals team. On arrival we were greeted with smooth service as usual. Our room was superbly with a fantastic view. Waking up… Read more
Incredible trip for our honeymoon. We have been to quite a few sandal resorts over the last 5 years but this was for our honeymoon. Sandals ochi was fantastic value for money m, we got an excellent deal through the British sandals team. On arrival we were greeted with smooth service as usual. Our room was superbly with a fantastic view. Waking up to the Caribbean Sea and sun every morning was magical. We had our breakfast on the balcony that was excellent. Highlights were aqua aerobics, the events teams (the best singers at any sandals resort!), pool volleyball, the hillside pool was fun and lively, the beach was calm and relaxed! Evenings were fab, good hotspots as usual were Soy, jerk shack, I particularly loved the Caribbean food at the manor restaurant. Sandals Ochi is an older resort but the staff make the atmosphere so friendly and welcoming. We had a fantastic massage with G-Pat and team - would recommend! Jamaica has had a very challenging 12 months but the people here are incredible, this is our home away from home! One love, one people! Read less