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!


Please note: Meal plan inclusions are defined by the hotel and are subject to change at any time without notice.


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 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 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 10 Trips in 10 Years

Sep 24, 2026 EMSpangler Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 Trips in 10 Years — And It’s the Staff Who Keep Bringing Us Back ❤️🇯🇲 We just returned from our 10th trip to Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in 10 years, and once again, we were reminded why this resort has become such a special place for us. There are many things we love about Ochi. We love the vastness of the resort, the beautiful… Read more
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 Trips in 10 Years — And It’s the Staff Who Keep Bringing Us Back ❤️🇯🇲 We just returned from our 10th trip to Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in 10 years, and once again, we were reminded why this resort has become such a special place for us. There are many things we love about Ochi. We love the vastness of the resort, the beautiful and incredibly lush landscaping, and the fact that you can have a completely different experience from one day to the next. You can find a quiet, peaceful spot to relax, or you can head over to enjoy music, entertainment, and nightlife. There truly is something for everyone. We also love our NG1 room category with the semi-private patio and pool. Having our own little space to relax and enjoy the pool gives us the privacy we appreciate while still allowing us to experience everything the resort has to offer. But after 10 visits over 10 years, there is one thing that stands above everything else: THE STAFF. We have always said that the staff are what draw us back year after year. Their warmth, friendliness, smiles, and genuine hospitality are what make Ochi feel less like a vacation destination and more like coming home. Over the years, we have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful team members, and those personal interactions have become some of our favorite memories. After returning year after year, there are familiar faces that we look forward to seeing, and there is something incredibly special about being welcomed back by people who remember you. Those relationships and experiences are something you simply can’t put a price on. Has everything been perfect over 10 trips? Of course not. Resorts change, things evolve, and there will always be little things that aren’t perfect. But when we look at the overall experience, the beautiful grounds, the incredible variety, our favorite NG1 accommodations, and—most importantly—the people who make the resort what it is, we keep finding ourselves wanting to come back. Ten trips in ten years is probably the best review we could give. Sandals Ochi has become our home away from home, and the staff are a huge part of why. ❤️ Here’s to the next trip! 🇯🇲🥂 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Piano Bar at Ochi.

Sep 23, 2026 Jose S

Piano bar atmosphere was excellent. I wanted to give Andrew the piano player. Great job!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the sandals experience we expected!

Sep 21, 2026 lordoftheManor Liverpool, United Kingdom

Right! This view is from our experience. Firstly I have to say all the staff are lovely and very helpful. The hotel is nice but dated in parts and split in 2 sections. If on the hillside it's a trek to get to the beach and some of the nicer restaurants. The food isn't as special as other hotels we have stayed at. The best was the blue mountain… Read more
Right! This view is from our experience. Firstly I have to say all the staff are lovely and very helpful. The hotel is nice but dated in parts and split in 2 sections. If on the hillside it's a trek to get to the beach and some of the nicer restaurants. The food isn't as special as other hotels we have stayed at. The best was the blue mountain rubbed steak at the manor and the worst was the chateaubriand in Le gourmand it was terrible! We believe something called the chain wasn't trimmed so it was full of tough gristle, sinew. Some other faults where lack of ingredients to make basic Mojitos , no limes I got cherries in a margarita. No vanilla syrup for the pancakes in Le gourmand and twice told no champagne for breakfast mimosas. I honestly don't know how to start on the butler service we didn't have a good experience and got a very basic lift around the site and escorted to tables for meals. No drinks at the pool or offer of food. We talked to some people and you basically have to demand stuff which wasn't explained. Reservations constantly changing and transport cancelled and informed by a guest not the butler! Minor faults was turndown service and towels for the pool not replaced. I got Stung for an extra 60 dollars from advertised prices on a scuba diving experience because I didn't pre-book before arrival just the day before, it was brilliant but not sure I would try and get qualified. I highly recommend you go to dunn's river hotel whilst you are here and you can experience what every Sandals should be like! We went twice because it's such a different experience in everyway! I will finish by saying again the staff are fantastic but let down my management, the way the site is run isn't effective. Different butlers in the same villa ! Kept waiting for breakfast when plenty of empty tables. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Enjoyed, but don’t do the deep sea fishing trips

Sep 18, 2026 W9359JMsandraa United States

Overall we enjoyed the trip. No problem getting chairs at the beach. Most of the week apparently was one of their slower weeks. August 30 thru September 7. Food was good. The only negative was a deep sea fishing trip we booked thru Sandals. Not only did we caught nothing but the boat was too small for the number on boat. We are experienced… Read more
Overall we enjoyed the trip. No problem getting chairs at the beach. Most of the week apparently was one of their slower weeks. August 30 thru September 7. Food was good. The only negative was a deep sea fishing trip we booked thru Sandals. Not only did we caught nothing but the boat was too small for the number on boat. We are experienced fishermen and the trip was a bust. They were more interested in talking than getting us on fish. I would have been happy with catching any kind of fish but they seemed intent on fishing only for sailfish or something like that. Very disappointed ☹️ in that trip for what we paid. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I like Sandals Ochi

Sep 17, 2026 KJ A Langley City, Canada

I really don't mind Sandals Ochi except the long drive to and from the airport and when we're going home they took us out of the hotel like 6 hours before our flight. 12:30 pm flight our bags had to be outside our room at 5:45 am , check out at 6:15 am and pick up at 6:45 am. The hotel is broken into two with public road the runs between them but… Read more
I really don't mind Sandals Ochi except the long drive to and from the airport and when we're going home they took us out of the hotel like 6 hours before our flight. 12:30 pm flight our bags had to be outside our room at 5:45 am , check out at 6:15 am and pick up at 6:45 am. The hotel is broken into two with public road the runs between them but it's easy to get around on the hop. We were staying on the beach side and there is a lot of stairs getting from the lobby to the beach club. I travel with my daughter and she scuba dives so I spent most of my time at the Beach Club. The Scuba team is fantastic especially Bancroft and Winston. We ate lunch every day except one at Mariners and our favorite waiter was Giovanni, he was a really nice man who remembered us every time. We found all of the staff was fantastic but a few really seemed to go above and beyond, Giovanni at Mariners, Ackeen at Valentino's and Dancelee at Island Insiders on the seaside. Dancelee ( and a few others ) really helped us out with a departure day issue and I really would like to thank her so much for her help but unfortunately she was not there when we left. And also I can't remember the name of the older gentleman bartender at the Beach Club but his drinks were the best especially the BBC'S, thank you for keeping me hydrated. We did a fantastic excursion thru Island Routes the releasing of baby turtles, what a fabulous experience. Read less