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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Jul 27, 2026 Amber C

Our stay at Sandals Ochi was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The resort is beautiful, the food was incredible, and the hospitality was truly unmatched. One dining experience you absolutely cannot miss is the Fish in Foil—it was hands down one of the best meals we had during our stay! What made our vacation even more memorable was the… Read more
Our stay at Sandals Ochi was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The resort is beautiful, the food was incredible, and the hospitality was truly unmatched. One dining experience you absolutely cannot miss is the Fish in Foil—it was hands down one of the best meals we had during our stay! What made our vacation even more memorable was the exceptional service we received. A huge thank you to Shavaugh, Nicholas, Fabian, and Dwayne, who consistently went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Whether they were giving us rides up and down the hill, answering questions, or simply checking in to see if we needed anything, they always greeted us with genuine smiles, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help. Their positive attitudes and outstanding customer service truly set the standard for hospitality. We also want to give a special thank you to Shoyan and Renee with the Sandals Loyalty Club. They were absolutely amazing! They took the time to answer all of our questions, shared the benefits of the loyalty program, and made booking our next trip to Jamaica effortless. Their professionalism, friendliness, and genuine excitement made us even more excited to return. The entertainment at the resort was also top-notch! The pool entertainment staff kept the energy high every day and made every activity so much fun. We especially loved watching the FIFA World Cup matches at the amphitheater. The atmosphere was electric, and the setup ensured we didn't miss a single kick, save, or goal. It was such a fun way to enjoy the games while on vacation with fellow guests. The entire staff made us feel welcomed, valued, and truly at home. Their dedication to creating an unforgettable experience shines through in everything they do. We will definitely be returning to this outstanding resort. Sandals Ochi exceeded every expectation, and thanks to Shoyan and Renee, our next Jamaican getaway is already booked! Thank you to everyone at Sandals Ochi for providing such an incredible vacation—we can't wait to come back! Read less
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Jul 26, 2026 347jessk Enfield, United Kingdom

Location, atomshere and rooms were on point. Had a fantastic time, went with my Son for birthday. Staff, receprion, housekeeping, management were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Daniel one of the Directors sorted out a few issues we had making our experience extra special. Debbie/Camile our Butlers looked after us well and Ferrydon… Read more
Location, atomshere and rooms were on point. Had a fantastic time, went with my Son for birthday. Staff, receprion, housekeeping, management were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Daniel one of the Directors sorted out a few issues we had making our experience extra special. Debbie/Camile our Butlers looked after us well and Ferrydon from Island Routes picked out the perfect excursions for us. Ya Man....Jamaica is definitely ONE LOVE ❤️ Read less
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Jul 26, 2026 Sharon C Toronto, Canada

Went with a group of friends and spent a wonderful week in July being pampered at Sandals Ochi. From the moment we were greeted by Ryan at the airport Sandals Lounge to the time we checked out, we were treated to excellent customer service. Our rooms on the hillside and in the great house were clean, comfortable and well stocked. There are lots… Read more
Went with a group of friends and spent a wonderful week in July being pampered at Sandals Ochi. From the moment we were greeted by Ryan at the airport Sandals Lounge to the time we checked out, we were treated to excellent customer service. Our rooms on the hillside and in the great house were clean, comfortable and well stocked. There are lots of restaurants to eat at so you will find something to suit anyone. We used the Hop and spent each day relaxing at the beach in the sea. It is a big resort but didn't feel overcrowded and we could do as much or as little as we wanted. There are many amazing people who work here and we wish we had all your names to thank you. A great big thank you to servers Romaine (ask him to sing), Shannet, Omar, Anthony, Matthew, Shelly Ann, Horatio, Jovan, Percival, to Nev at Watersports, to entertainers Asana and Romario, to manager Ragesh, to Mellysa, Shavanaugh, Lyndsey. You made our vacation very enjoyable and we appreciate all your hard work and acts/words of kindness. Nuff respect and blessings to all. Hope to be back again soon to enjoy Sandals hospitality. Read less
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Jul 25, 2026 Paige S

Spent 10 nights here in July and every staff we encountered was so welcoming and friendly. We wanted to shout out Carlington in the French restaurant. We had the pleasure of him been our waiter on 3 separate occasions, his eye to detail, attentiveness and professionalism stood out as one of the best servers we’ve ever had. He would make an… Read more
Spent 10 nights here in July and every staff we encountered was so welcoming and friendly. We wanted to shout out Carlington in the French restaurant. We had the pleasure of him been our waiter on 3 separate occasions, his eye to detail, attentiveness and professionalism stood out as one of the best servers we’ve ever had. He would make an excellent butler! We also wanted to give a shout out to Latoya and Shadine at the loyalty desk. Hilarious ladies that made our trip, so so friendly and we had such a laugh with them. Romaine who took us to Dunn’s one evening, he made the 20 min journey so fun, he told us so many insights on our trip down there about the local area. Delmar the butler was great, he even challenged my husband to a game of pool one night which my husband loved! Daniel in guest services was also wonderful, super helpful and friendly. Absolutely loved the rabbit hole concept, you had to find the password every day to get into the bar on an evening. There was a singer who does a set on a Sunday evening and we were absolutely BLOWN away by her vocals. I forget her name, but she is incredibly talented and dedicated our wedding song to us. The staff definitely made this trip. We usually holiday at Sandals Montego Bay but came here with it been shut. We would definitely visit again for the price paid. Read less
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Jul 25, 2026 Gayle U

First time back at Sandals Ochi in several years and we were truly happy with our experience. We stayed on the Hillside in the Butler Village. The room was more then satisfactory and the semi private pool was definitely a bonus! Our two butlers, Danrick and Al-Shane, were excellent! They were attentive and efficient in meeting all of our… Read more
First time back at Sandals Ochi in several years and we were truly happy with our experience. We stayed on the Hillside in the Butler Village. The room was more then satisfactory and the semi private pool was definitely a bonus! Our two butlers, Danrick and Al-Shane, were excellent! They were attentive and efficient in meeting all of our requests. The management team members were very interactive and focused on service. Charles Blacher the General Manager, Shadine the Island Insiders Club Manager and Priyanka the Butler Manager always made us feel welcomed. All of the staff members were cordial, smiling and willing to help. There are many restaurants to choose from to satisfy one's palette. Read less