Hotel Information: A romantic tropical retreat tucked between mountains and the Caribbean Sea, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios is situated along a private stretch of white-sand beach on Jamaica’s north coast. Rooms and suites are located in three main buildings and in smaller villas scattered throughout the property’s lush gardens. This all-inclusive resort accepts adult couples only.

Amenity highlights: Eleven on-site dining options are included in the room rate. Recreational amenities comprise seven main pools, 22 whirlpools, a private beach club, a fitness center, a 30-foot rock-climbing wall, and complimentary use of equipment for various land and water sports. Two on-site spas offer European and Caribbean-inspired treatments (surcharge). Guests also enjoy complimentary access to a nearby partner property and the Sandals Golf & Country Club.

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Rooms

The majority of meals and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for most meals and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

All accommodations are air-conditioned and have mahogany king four-poster beds, as well as private bathrooms with bathtubs and showers. Amenities include satellite TV, clock radios, hair dryers, irons with ironing boards, coffeemakers, and in-room safes. Most accommodations have a balcony or patio.

Some suites feature semi-private or private swimming pools, butler service, and 24-hour room service.

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• VCR
• Pay movies
• DVD player
• CD player
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Fax machine
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker

• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• In-room safe
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities detailed below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Guests can take advantage of all water and land sports facilities and equipment plus instruction for all sports. The one exception is golf on the 18-hole par 71 course at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club, where green fees and instruction are complimentary but guests must pay for mandatory caddies and rental of clubs and carts.

Facilities are located in both the Manor and Riviera areas of the resort and include seven main swimming pools, including a zero-entry main Great House pool and 22 spa tubs. Two air-conditioned fitness centers feature four dry saunas and offer classes.

One of Jamaica’s major attractions, Dunn’s River Falls, is a 10- to 15-minute drive from the resort. The river tumbles 600 feet over a series of gigantic limestone steps to a white-sand beach below. Visitors can climb up through the falls; expert guides are available to assist with the wet ascent (surcharge). There are also ordinary stairs and observation platforms alongside the falls.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing
• Snorkeling
• Rowing or canoeing
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Windsurfing

• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Racquetball/squash
• Running track/path
• Basketball
• Mountain biking

Property Amenities

Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the St. Ann Mountains, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios is an all-inclusive resort exclusively for couples 18 and over. Tropical gardens cover terraced hillsides sloping down to a private white-sand beach.

Seven main pools and 22 spa tubs are scattered throughout the resort grounds; guests also enjoy a range of included land and water sports, a rock-climbing wall, and a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment and exercise classes. Also included are green fees and lessons at the nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club. Massages, wraps, and scrubs are among the treatments available at the resort’s full-service spas (surcharge).

All-inclusive dining comprises eight restaurants and three bistros on site, as well as a dine-around program at a companion resort.

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 529
• ATM/banking
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee in lobby
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Front desk (limited hours)

• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Health club
• Laundry facilities
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Self parking
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges apply.
Rollaway beds are not available.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A no-tipping policy applies at the resort only. A modest gratuity per piece of luggage is suggested for airport luggage handlers.
The hotel has a 100 percent cancellation, no-show, and short-stay penalty. Because unforeseen circumstances arise, travel insurance is strongly recommended.

• Check-in time is 2 PM.
• Check-out time is 10 AM.

Know Before You Go

This resort accepts only couples age 18 and older.

No singles or triples are accepted at this resort, but singles, triples, and families are welcome at associated Beaches properties.

A no-tipping policy applies at the resort only. A modest gratuity per piece of luggage is suggested for airport luggage handlers.

Upon check-in, guests will be asked to tender a credit card to activate their room folio. All purchases (except those paid for with a credit card) at resort outlets will be signed to the room folio. Cash will not be accepted for incidental charges at any resort outlet. If a credit card is unavailable, a cash deposit must be left at the front desk/concierge in order to activate the room folio. Travelers’ checks will be treated like cash and therefore can only be used at the front desk.

The hotel has a 100% cancellation, no show, and short stay penalty. Because unforeseen circumstances arise, travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Entertainment

The majority of entertainment options are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Variety is the catchword at this resort with everything from dressy cocktail parties to under the stars fun at beach barbecues. A resident band strikes up the music at the amphitheatre with nightly cultural shows and cabarets. A disco spotlights fun until the wee hours of the morning and a piano bar offers a change of pace, also well into the night. Guests can shine on stage during guest and staff talent shows.

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages at the following restaurants are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Market Place - Located in the lower lobby level of the Great House, this is the largest of the resort restaurants and offers air-conditioned indoor dining and outdoor dining with views of the gardens or sea. All meals. Dress: Resort casual.

Orchids - Located in the lower lobby level of the Great House, this is the smallest of the resort restaurants and specializes in Asian cuisine and a la carte dining. Breakfast and dinner. Dinner dress code: Resort evening.

Sample menu for Orchids

Sample menu for Orchids:
Appetizers:

• Chicken satay
• Norimaki
• Cha Gio
  Entrees:
• Cumin Dusted Tuna Steak
• Red Roasted Barbeque Pork
• Beef Adobo
  Desserts:
• Turun banana spring roll
• Lychee and vanilla brulee
• Ginata An rice balls

Manor Restaurant - Located on the lower lobby level of the Great House this open-kitchen restaurant serves the taste of the Caribbean. Dinner only. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for Manor

Sample menu for Manor:
Appetizers:

• Tranquility breadfruit and shrimp
• Harry Watch fritters
• Axe and Adze ackee and saltfish
  Entrees:
  
• Roaring River crayfish
• Speculation vegetable strudel
• Barbeque Bottom steak
  Desserts:
  
• Breadnut Hill pudding
• Red Gal Ring coconut
• Nine Turns bammy

San Gennaro - Located at the beach, this Caribbean Italian seaside restaurant features a la carte dining, outdoor and air-conditioned seating. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for San Gennaro

Sample menu for San Gennaro:
Appetizers:

• Bruschetta Al Prosciutto
• Calamari Fritti
• Mozzarella in Carrozza
  Entrees:
  
• Linguine Alle Vongole
• Pescespada Alla Griglia
• Scaloppina Alla Pizzaiola
  Desserts:
  
• Crostata al Limone
• Torta al Cioccolato
• Tiramisu

Bayside Restaurant - Open-air indoor/outdoor restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch buffets, and a la carte international dinner selections six nights weekly. Closed Monday. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for Bayside Restaurant

Sample menu for Bayside Restaurant:
Appetizers:

• Crab & Spinach Samoosa
• Spinach & Cream Cheese Roulade
• Jamaican Ackee, Tomato and Mozzarella Turnover
  Entrees:
• Steamed Paupiette of Sea Trout
• Callaloo and Vegetable Tart
• Sautee of Chicken Opor Ayam
  Dessert:
• Sicilian Bombe
• Iced Pineapple Creole
• Mango & Coconut Mousse

Valentino's - Second-floor air-conditioned restaurant with panoramic ocean view. Rattan furniture, table linens. Open for a la carte breakfast daily. Open six nights weekly for northern Italian cuisine. Closed Monday. Non-smoking. Reservations required. Dinner dress code: Resort evening.

Sample menu for Valentino's

Sample menu for Valentino's:
Appetizers:

• Antipasto Misto Della Casa
• Carpaccio de Manzo
• Calamari e Salsa Pomodori Piquante
  Entrees:
• Fettucine al Vongole
• Scallopini de Vitello al Funghi e Spinaci
• Bistecca Pizzaiola
  Desserts:
• Bavarese al Limone con Salsa di Lamponi
• Pere con Barolo e Mousse Cioccolato Bianco
• Torta di Cioccolato e Amaretti

Arizona Restaurant - Tables set on beach for Southwestern a la carte menu six nights weekly. Closed Monday. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for Arizona Restaurant

Sample menu for Arizona Restaurant:
Appetizers:

• Chicken tortilla soup
  Entrees:
• Sombrero Caesar
• Howling Coyote Hot Wings
• Chicken Fajitas
  Desserts:
• A Mountain of Sweet Fried Nachos and Hot Chocolate Sauce
• Mexican Fruit Salad Laced With Tequilla

Reef Terrace Restaurant - Local specialties prepared on a grill with view of the Caribbean. Reservations not required. Dress code: Resort casual.

Sample menu for Reef Terrace Restaurant

Sample menu for Reef Terrace Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Selections from appetizer table
  Entrees:
• Broiled Grouper Fillet
• Puerto Rico Piononos
• Antiguan Pork 'N' Pineapple Brochette
  Desserts:
• Selections from dessert table

Manor House Grill - Serves daily specials and grilled items late morning to evening. Closed for dinner period and reopens for all-night service.

Barefoot Bistro - Serves daily specials and grilled items from late morning to late afternoon.

Sandtrap Grill - Serves daily specials and grilled items late morning to evening. Closed for dinner period and reopens for all-night service.

Riviera Swim-up Bar

Beach Bar

Sundowner Bar

Beverly's Piano Bar

Juice Bar

Manor Swim-up Pool Bar

Great House Swim-up Pool Bar

The Polo Lounge

Night Club Bar

Games Room - Nonalcoholic bar with cappuccino machine and self-serve machines

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages:

• Unlimited meals at all eight restaurants
• Brand drinks at all restaurants and bars
• Anytime snacks
• Tips and gratuities
  Not included: Certain wines considered Premium or Manager's Selections

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment:
Water sports

• Snorkeling
• Sailboats
• Hobie Cats
• Aquatrykes
• Windsurfers
• Scuba diving
• Glass-bottom boats
• Waterskiing (at Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa)
  Not included: Scuba-diving courses and certification

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Table tennis
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Shuffleboard
• Horseshoe and Darts
• Outdoor chess
• Billiards and pool tables
• Golf at Sandals Golf and Country Club
• Use of fitness centers/pools/saunas/spa tubs
  Not included: Golf caddies (mandatory), rental of carts and clubs.

  Scroll down to Recreation below for more details.

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife:

• Disco
• Karaoke
• Piano Bar
• Pianist/sing-a-longs
• Razzmatazz guest and staff talent show
• Beach party BBQ
• Theme nights
• Cocktail parties

  Scroll down to Entertainment for more details

All-Inclusive spa and health club

All-Inclusive spa/health club:

• Weight equipment
• Free weights
• Hot and cold plunge pools
• Eucalyptus steam baths
• Saunas
• Showers
• Fully Stocked Vanity Area
• Robes, slippers, towels
• Private lockers
  Not included:
• Spa treatments such as facials, massages, etc.
• Beauty treatments such as manicures, hair styling, etc.

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation:
Transportation on the resort grounds to and from beach and hillside areas; to and from the airport; to and from Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa All Inclusive and Sandals Golf and Country Club.
Not included: Local, private transportation, and air transportation to affiliated resorts on neighboring islands.

Not included

Not included:

• Spa and beauty services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Laundry and drycleaning
• Golf caddies, rental of clubs and carts
• Video and photo services
• Floral services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.
  

Address

1 The Main Street In Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sangster Intl.)

Area:

Ocho Rios, Jamaica