Sandals Dunns River

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

The hotel

The newly reimagined Sandals Dunn’s River, nestled on a pristine stretch of beach in Ocho Rios, is perfectly designed for couples. There’s so much to enjoy here, including 2 pools, unlimited land and watersports, and 12 dining options (all included, of course!), so you’re sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. You’re also close to namesake Dunn’s River Falls, one of Jamaica’s natural wonders. There’s a wide range of rooms and suites to choose from, including all-new Rondovals, and Skypool suites – a first in Jamaica! Guests can also enjoy complimentary exchange privileges with nearby Sandals Ochi (with round-trip transportation included), meaning even more places to unwind.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located on the north coast of Jamaica in Ocho Rios, on a stretch of pristine beach and close to Dunn’s River, Jamaica’s natural wonder. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 90 minutes. 

Hotel information

Luxury - located in the Travertine building, and featuring Robert Mondavi varietal wines and refrigerator stocked with bottled water, juice, sofa and local beer.


Travertine Luxury Room with Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms feature a balcony with bistro dining set and views of Jamaica’s mountainous landscape. The interior features a plush sofa chair, Smart TV, king-size bed, indoor Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a separate full bath with walk-in shower. Travertine Luxury Rooms feature views of the mountains and local flora from the balcony, which comes complete with a bistro dining set for two. The interior features a Smart TV, comfy sofa chair and king-size bed, as well as a full bath with walk-in shower. 


All Inclusive of: 

  • Unlimited fine dining at 12 restaurants
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks
  • Unlimited premium liquors
  • 9 bars (including swim-up bar)
  • Stocked bar in every room
  • Unlimited Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® Wines
  • PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment, for certified divers
  • Unlimited water sports 
  • Snorkeling and equipment
  • Professional instruction for water sports
  • Unlimited land sports
  • State-of-the-art fitness centre
  • Day and night entertainment and live shows
  • All tips, taxes and gratuities (excluding Butlers and spa staff)
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • WiFi in room and all common areas 

Club Level - featuring exclusive access to Club Sandals Lounge and dedicated concierge services, including private check-in, all-day room service and In-Room Bar with pouring brands and fridge re-stocked daily with juice, local beer, Robert Mondavi wines, water & sodas.  

Travertine Beachfront Penthouse Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are set on the top floor of the Travertine building, with one of the best ocean views in the resort. The balcony features spectacular views from the balcony with a private Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a bistro dining set. The modern interior is spacious, with a king-size bed, fully-stocked bar, HD Smart TV, and sofa chair. The bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower, dual sink with vanity and a makeup table. 

Travertine Beachfront Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Travertine building. These oceanfront rooms overlook the white sand beach, with spectacular view from the balcony, which also features a private Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two and a charming bistro dining set. The modern and spacious interior features a king-size bed, stocked bar, HD Smart TV, and a plush sofa chair. The bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower, dual sink with vanity and a make-up table.

Mammee Bay Oceanview Oversized Club Level Jr. Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, and feature a private balcony with bistro dining set, Tranquility Soaking Tub and glimpses of the serene turquoise seas and resort pool. The master bedroom comprises of elegant furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed, as well as a seating area for peaceful relaxation. The en-suite bathroom features a double sink and vanity, as well as a walk-in shower.  Mammee Bay Oversized Club Level Jr. Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with a private balcony offering views of the lush Jamaican flora, a bistro dining set, and a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The master bedroom features elegant furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed, as well as a seating area. The bathroom features a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower.

Mammee Bay Oceanview Club Level Room with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with peeks of the ocean and pool from the intimate balcony, which features a bistro dining set and Tranquility Soaking Tub. The interior features a comfortable sitting area, HD Smart TV and king- size bed. The stocked bar includes wines and select liquors. The bathroom features a walk-in shower and double-sink vanity.  Mammee Bay Club Level Room are located in the Mammee Bay Building, with a private balcony offering views of the native flora from the balcony, which features a charming bistro dining set. The interior features a HD Smart TV, seating area perfect for relaxing and a king-size bed. The bathroom features a dual-sink vanity and walk-in shower.  


Butler Elite rooms - personal Butler, 24-hour room service and in-room check-in.  

Coyoba Sky Villa Swim-up Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary rooms are first-of-their-kind luxury suites, offering access to a sprawling river pool, an outdoor space with lounge chairs, and an open-air terrace with bistro dining set, a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two, and plush outdoor furniture. Inside, you’ll find a spacious room with a HD Smart TV and 1 king-size bed, with direct access to the private pool sanctuary from your bedroom. The sitting area has modern furniture, another HD Smart TV and an in-room bar stocked with a variety of drinks, including premium liquors. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, a second Tranquility Soaking Tub, and a vanity with double sinks. 

Tufa Terrace One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms sit high in the lavish Tufa Terrace building, with views of the shore. Enjoy the spectacular ocean from your balcony, from your own SkyPool. Relax on your bistro dining set our outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The spacious bedroom features a king-size bed and HD Smart TV. Beside the bedroom is a modern living room, complete with plush furniture and another HD Smart TV. The spa-inspired bathroom is the epitome of luxury, with a second Tranquility Soaking Tub, walk-in shower, and double sink with a vanity. This romantic enclave also comes with a fully stocked bar including premium liquors.

Tufa Terrace Swim-up One Bedroom Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are on the ground floor of the lavish Tufa Terrace building. Enjoy ocean views on your personal patio from the zero-entry swim-up pool, featuring a bistro dining set and a Tranquility Soaking Tub. Inside the expansive bedroom is a comfy king-size bed and a HD Smart TV, while the living room has a seating area filled with stylish furniture and a second HD Smart TV. The bathroom is immaculate, with a double sink vanity, walk-in shower and second Tranquility Soaking Tub. This dreamy retreat also comes with a fully-stocked bar complete with premium liquors.  

Coyaba Villa Swim-up Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary rooms are a lovers’ dream, with a spacious bedroom featuring a custom king-size bed, a HD Smart TV and direct access to a private pool sanctuary made for two. When you walk outside, you’ll be met with an impeccable river pool from an oversized patio with bistro dining set and paired chaise lounges, the perfect place to watch the sunset. The sitting area includes modern furnishing with a loveseat, another HD Smart TV, and a premium in-room bar. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, double sink with vanity and a Tranquility Soaking Tub.

Mammee Bay Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with an expansive private balcony with spectacular beachfront views. The balcony is complete with a bistro dining set, privacy curtains and a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The interior is styled with sophisticated furnishings, a HD Smart TV and a king-size bed. The living room features a comfortable seating area with sofa, fully-stocked bar with premium liquor, a dining table, and an additional HD Smart TV. The spa-style bathroom features luxury amenities, a vanity with dual sink, walk-in shower and separate soaking tub.

Mammee Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub rooms are located in the Mammee Bay building, with two balconies overseeing the turquoise waters, tropical gardens, and resort pool. One balcony features a bistro dining set, and the other a Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two. The interior features modern furniture, and a bedroom with king-size bed and HD Smart TV. The living room has a fully stocked bar including premium liquor, a plush seating area, a second HD Smart TV, and a sofa. The spa-like bathroom features luxury amenities, a walk-in shower, and another Tranquility Soaking Tub. 

5-Star Global Gourmet Dining™ at Sandals Resorts brings new sights, sounds and tastes to guests at each meal - all included, of course! 12 dining options: Saltaire (International buffet, breakfast and lunch), Banyu (Asian, dinner), Cascata (Italian, dinner), L’Amande (French, dinner), Zuka (Latin fusion, dinner), Edessa (Greek, breakfast and dinner), Isola (Pizzeria, lunch), Hanami (Sushi, dinner), Dunn’s Rum Club (rum bar with bar snacks, open until late), Blūm (coffee shop), Jerk Shack (Caribbean, lunch aand dinner) and Galene (seaside grill, lunch). 9 further bars: Lobby Bar, Plaza Bar, Greek Bar, Lapidus Lounge, Hanami Bar, Laughing Waters, Acqua Bar and Ocarina (rooftop bar). 

Day and night entertainment and live shows. 

2 pools and 2 river pools. PADI-Certified SCUBA diving and equipment, for certified divers. Unlimited water sports. Snorkeling and equipment. Professional instruction for water sports. Unlimited land sports. State-of-the-art fitness centre. Complimentary green fees at Sandals Golf & Country Club. Red Lane® Spa.

WiFi in-room and all common areas. Roundtrip airport transfers. 

*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, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip-flops, hats and caps are not permitted in the evening. 

Please note: two people in love over 18 years only. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Doesn't Care

Dec 25, 2024 rykiu Jamaica

Just spent a week at Sandals Dunns River with my wife. My 13th trip to Sandals. We booked a Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Suite. Called Sandals about 10 days before our arrival and asked if we could be on a high floor. When we arrived they put us on the 2nd from bottom floor apparently due availability. A couple of days into our vacation we met a couple… Read more
Just spent a week at Sandals Dunns River with my wife. My 13th trip to Sandals. We booked a Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Suite. Called Sandals about 10 days before our arrival and asked if we could be on a high floor. When we arrived they put us on the 2nd from bottom floor apparently due availability. A couple of days into our vacation we met a couple and they were in the room a floor directly above us. They arrived the same day and about the same time we did. They didn’t ask for a specific room. They don’t care. Second time this has happened to us. A few years earlier we went to Sandals Montego Bay. When we booked we asked for any room as long as it was not on the 1st/ground floor. We got a 1st/ground floor room. Problems with A/C. Couldn’t get the room temperature below 72* for the first few days. Like to keep it about 68* otherwise we find it hard to sleep. Food was the worst food we have had at Sandals. Day 1. Sushi Restaurant. Worst Sushi I have ever had. 1 out of 10. Day 2. Latin Fusion. Tasteless dried out meat and chicken. 2 out of 10. Day 3. French. Wife’s Lamb pretty good. My Chicken Cordon Bleu awful. 3 out of 10. Day 4 . Italian Best restaurant there. Ate there rest of the vacation. 8 out of 10. Would have been higher but they had no fresh basil. Unheard of for an Italian Restaurant. You need to start a small produce farm in Jamaica for herbs and such you have about 10 hotels you own. There is a hotel on the Riviera Maya in Mexico that does that. Grow their own fresh produce. Other restaurants we tried. Jerk Shack, just OK. 5 out of 10. Main dining area for Breakfast and Lunch good. 8 out of 10. We know the food at Sandals is Average, we don’t go there for the food. Sandals D/R was really Bad. THE GOOD. The Staff were excellent, not one bad person. Special callout to our Butlers Stanford and Kimika. Salvatore the Manager, Massimo the Chef and Tijean the Waiter at the Italian Restaurant went above and beyond to make our culinary experience better. Thank You. There were other members of staff that dealt with us that were great whose names I can’t remember. Thank You. The Hotel and Grounds are beautiful. Beach is great. Still fond of Sandals but are going back to Sandals Royal Caribbean next December 2025. Our 2nd Favorite. Our favorite was Emerald Bay but they closed it. Sorry Guys if I don’t tell you what’s wrong you are not going to be able to fix it. Read less
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Dec 24, 2024 Jenna E Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really nice new property. Food and service were outstanding! Loved the french onion soup and our meals at L'Amande. The jerk chicken fries from Galene were amazing. We had them every single day. Weather was disappointing but no fault of the resort. At least one of the pools should be heated though as they were very cold on days the sun was not… Read more
Really nice new property. Food and service were outstanding! Loved the french onion soup and our meals at L'Amande. The jerk chicken fries from Galene were amazing. We had them every single day. Weather was disappointing but no fault of the resort. At least one of the pools should be heated though as they were very cold on days the sun was not out all day which unfortunately happened on 3 full days there. No heat in the pool made it too cold to swim and no one could enjoy the pools those days. It was also way too windy to enjoy the beach those days unfortunately as well. Golf Shuttle - Would really like to see more times and options. We enjoyed the 6:45 shuttle out but had to rush to be done by the 10 am return. Also was not able to get breakfast before the 6:45 shuttle. If we waited for the 8:45 shuttle then rush for the 12, we lost more time out of the day. The shuttle times are just not ideal and there should be more frequent options. Ochi Shuttle - Same as golf - There should be more shuttles besides just a 6:30 to Ochi and 10 pm shuttle back to Dunn's. That does not match the exchange privileges advertised. There should be shuttles multiple times throughout the day. Enjoyed our Travertine Beachfront (TB) club level room and view. It is really nice to have the small nicer unopened bottles of liquor instead of the large ones with a pour. I won't touch already opened bottles of liquor in a room but it was nice to have small sealed bottles instead. Loved our room and view but it was noisy at night with entertainment and shows below. Club lounge was great and made dinner reservations with no issues. We enjoyed that Loyalty and Travel could book trips so much quicker on the ipad than previous trips of having to sign multiple copies of paperwork. We were able to book to return within 5 minutes. I will book a lot more trips if other resorts quicken up the process like that. Overall great new property and can't wait to go back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sandals Dunns River Great Trip

Dec 23, 2024 donnies553

The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Our room was on the 3rd floor of the Mammee Bay building overlooking the pools. The room is spacious and the bed was comfortable. The view on the backside of the building was another resort next door and the back of the Mammee Bay buidling and air conditioning ducts. Always had timely turn down… Read more
The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Our room was on the 3rd floor of the Mammee Bay building overlooking the pools. The room is spacious and the bed was comfortable. The view on the backside of the building was another resort next door and the back of the Mammee Bay buidling and air conditioning ducts. Always had timely turn down service and fresh towels whenever needed. The fridge was restocked daily. All of the night time restaurants were very good. We mad a reservations at L'Amande (French Restaurant) the first night and it did not disappoint. The second night we ate Edessa (Greek), third night Zuka (Asian Fusion) and fourth night Cascate (Italian). All of the nighttime restaurants were excellent. I ate breakfast two mornings at Edessa (Greek). The food was very good, but the service was slow. We also were club level, so we had room service delivered on the days we had excursions. For lunch, we ate numerous meals at the Jerk Shack. Jerk Shack was very good, best jerk chicken, pork, sausage, and fish in foil. We ate lunch one time at Saltaire, there was a good selection of food, soups, & salads. It was OK. The BLUM coffee shop was great. Many different coffees (16 types), pastries, cakes, ice cream, etc. and open from 6am to 10pm. The vanilla ice cream with expresso was excellent. We were club level, so we had a wine tasting on Wednesday and a Cocktail Party on Thursday that were both very good. There is also a martini tasting on Mondays. The nighttime entertainment was very good. Fire dancers, acrobat, contortionist, illusionist, singers, piano bar sing-a-longs, silent dance parties, and reggae bands. The singers at the resort were very impressive. The silent dance party was a blast. The Rum Bar was awesome. Stayed open to 1 am. Great place to dance, drink, and get a late night snack. Had lots of fun almost every night. Pools and the swim-up bar were nice and clean. Had to get up early to reserve loungers at the swim-up bar pool, though. The butlers would have more than half reserved and most times the people would show up after lunch or not at all. Great bartenders at the swim-up bar! Some of the bars were occasionally staffed with inexperienced bar tenders, while the main bar tenders were on brake. The substitute bar tenders need some training. Water sports are included and are easily accessed. Walk up, sign up, and your are ready. The sailing instructors were very good. Excursions are easily booked through the resort or with the club level concierge. We did a Dunn's River Falls excursion. We were picked up at the resort by a driver that got us in at Dunn's River, stayed at Dunn's River and waited for us to finish. He then, drove us back to the resort. He was very helpful instructing us on where to go and where not to go. The resort is on the smaller side, but not too small. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Overall, we’ll visit again. More Read less
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Dec 23, 2024 Jamile S

The service was exceptional the property is amazing,food was top tier with plenty of options also very attentive to all dietary restrictions plenty of vegan options,butler's Ricardo and Dexter made the experience for my wife an I one to remember can't wait to visit again.
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Dec 22, 2024 dcw426 Wharton, New Jersey

We really enjoyed this resort. Friendly staff, wonderful butlers Ricardo and Dexter, fantastic room best in resort rm 2618 Mammee butler level. Fantastic view of the resort and water. Great food and service. Would highly recommend. Jamaica 2.0