All meals, snacks, local and imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all hotel bars and restaurants.
Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day.
Regularly refilled minibar and liquor dispenser in the guest rooms.
In-room safe.
Free sports, activities and entertainment programme as described. Activities include: kayaking, snorkel gear, 1 scuba tryout in the pool, RiuFit program, beach volleyball, stand up paddle surfing, pedaloes.
Free use of wellness facilities (gym)
WiFi throughout the hotel.
Daytime entertainment for adults
Live music shows & Riu entertainment
RiuLand kids club (4-7 and 8-12) and Riu4U club for teenagers (13-17)
"Splash Water World" water park
Additional Information: All hotel guests are required to wear an "All Inclusive" wristband for identification purposes.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/Bars
- Blue Mountain
- Bob Marley Bar
- Dunn's River Bar
- Rastafari
- Seagrape
- 24 hour Sports Bar - Various Restaurants
Main Restaurant:
- Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet, live cooking stations, fruit, juices and Cava
- Lunch: Hot and cold buffet and live cooking stations
- Dinner: Buffets and live cooking stations. Special evenings: themed buffet (three times a week)Various restaurants section:
- Kulinarium restaurant (à la carte)
- Steakhouse (à la carte; buffet starters and dessert)
- Italian restaurant (buffet)
- Asian restaurant (buffet)
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolChildren's area with large pool and slides.
- Children's program, onsiteKids club providing activities including drawing, singing, theater plays, indoor and outdoor games, movies and more.
The Kids' Club is next to the meeting hall. They allow kids 4-12 without supervision; however, children under 4 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. - Direct access to a beach
- Gambling †Casino room located at the Sports Bar with slot machines and game machines.
- Gym
Use of gym is restricted to guests over 18 years of age. Sports shoes are required when using the gym.
- Motorized Water Sports †- Wave runners
- Banana rides
- Fishing - Non-Motorized Water Sports- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Paddle boats
- Kayaking
- Introductory scuba lesson in pool - Pool
There are 3 pools and 24 hour sports bar.
- Sauna
Use of sauna is restricted to guests over 18 years of age.
- Spa †Renova Spa offering guests massages, beauty salon, etc.
- Tennis courtFloodlit hard surface tennis court.
- Water activitiesSplash Water World (free unlimited access exclusively for guests).
- WhirlpoolThe Waterpark is located next to the Kids' Club. There are 2 slides, one that accommodates kids of any age and a bigger one that only kids 12 year olds or older can use. There is also a height requirement for this slide.
- Golf †There is a golf course located within 10 miles of the property.
- On-site EntertainmentMusical performances and Riu theme shows:
Typical dances
Broadway show
FamousEtc.
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
13680 reviews
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Jan 27, 2026Beautiful scenery from the moment you step into the building
Beautiful location on the beach However nothing within walking distance. Beautiful atmosphere I could have lived in that room for the rest of my life. I had a ocean front sea view. It was simply stunning. Optics with spirits in the rooms and stocked fridge. Worth every penny I spent on this last minute decision to join my sister there. Very clean. No issues I heard noise some nights but who cares it's expected I'm in Jamaica. Staff- dining room...some of them were your typical miserable faces you see in our takeaways here. Like if they smiled their face would crack...But the odd few tried to deliver good customer service. They were the ones that were always tipped. The others should take leaf out of their book and maybe they'd get tipped too. Food was tasty and plenty of it and something available all day and night. You will never go hungry unless you're really really really fussy. All in all a fabulous hotel...give me a room nuh so mi cyan live deh fi di rest a mi life. Highly recommend!!!!! You deserve your 5 stars.
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Jan 27, 2026
Could go every year!
This was our second time at Riu Ocho Rios and I would happily return here every year. The resort is very well kept, the beach and snorkelling is great. The food was great, was never hungry and didn’t have anythng more than once apart from the eggs at breakfast. Jerk Hut is great. Ideal for families (travelled with a 1 and a 4 year old). The drink selection is really good. Animation team and entertainmemt is excellent. There is a quieter pool on the other side if you want to relax. We hired a car and drove to a few places including Kingston. Would encourage everyone to do that instead of spending a fortune on taxis. For context, a 7 seat car for the day costs the same as a taxi to Dunn’s River which is roughly a mile away. There’s loads to see so don’t be stuck to the resort thinking you can’t go anywhere. The hotel does need some TLC but it is HUGE so bear that in mind before nitpicking. The only thing that could be improved is the cleanliness of some of the pools as you can get sand build up etc around the edges. In short, you won’t regret your stay. Enjoy the weather, make friends and you’ll have a great place to always come back to. We’ll be back!
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Jan 26, 2026
Id rate this hotel a 10 outta 10!
We just returned from Jamaica a couple days ago and this was our first time at this property and we LOVED it!!! We go to Jamaica every year and I can honestly say, we have never been disappointed. I urge people to read reviews with caution and not to put much stock into them. Here is another pointer when going, make sure you get a private transfer...we use Get Onboard Tours, the owner is Garreth. We have been using him for years and will never take the bus transfer again. He is easy to find on FB or just google. We have become friends with him and keep in touch. Back to the hotel....check-in was pretty easy. Our room wasn't ready until 3-ish but we didn't care, we were in Jamaica. We were very satisfied with our room but we are rarely in there, only to sleep. Our housekeeper, Elaine did a fabulous job the whole 10 days. We enjoyed the food every day and our servers were awesome! Sheldon had our drinks and table ready for us every morning at 7am. He even decorated the table when we were leaving. Ricardo was another server who was very attentive as well along with Odane. The Ala-carte restaurants were good, especially Mandalay. This is the only one you don't need reservations, make sure you are in line right at 6! The beach is GREAT! A lot of the beaches can be rocky but this beach is super nice. No shortage of chairs either. We never went down early to "save" chairs. The pools are nice too. We usually hung at the beach/pool area with the volleyball net as my husband plays volleyball ALL DAY, he made some great friends from Argentina. The entertain/rec team was phenomenal! We participated in many games...I wish I remembered all their names....I remember T.T (Tanesha Tatiana) and the others slip my memory:( They all knew my name and always made a point to say hi etc. A couple even came up and said good bye. We only went to one show as I go to bed early and I was SO impressed, it was the Michael Jackson show. Do NOT miss it! The dancers were amazing, I have never seen a show this good at any other resort. All in all, we give this resort a 10 outta 10. Our 10 days was wonderful and yes, we will go back. I can't think of a reason we wouldn't go.
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Jan 25, 2026
Amazing staff
This was my 4th trip back- the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. The bartenders always remember drinks, and there very rarely is a wait. Housekeeping is always smiling and eager to help, and tge servers are also fantastic. For a portion of my trip, I was alone, and if I had to get up to use the bathroom or get my food, the bartenders and wait staff would always watch my drink and cover it for me. That’s not really something I’m used to thinking about, but the gesture was very much appreciated.
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Jan 25, 2026Avoid Rainbow Stores Jamaica
Avoid Rainbow stores Ochos Rios. They claim fair prices but are double what the price is of Duty Free. We brought supplies for a school in Ste. Anne for the children and then stopped in at Rainbow stores Ochos Rios to support local,. Total rip off. Shame on them for screwing tourist there to help the people of Jamaica. SHAME. example. Bob Marley Rum $35 usd but at airport, $17.00
- AdvisoryJAMAICA'S TOBACCO CONTROL REGULATIONS SMOKING PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: •All enclosed places (Restaurants, bars, lobby areas and rooms) •Public transportation •Work places • Government owned and occupied buildings •Health facilities including pharmacies •Sports, athletics and recreational facilities for use by the public •Educational institutions •Areas specifically for use by children • And places of collective use such as bus stops. Persons may be fined or imprisoned.
- AdvisoryStudent Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
- AdvisoryThe Splash Water Parks at Hotel will be closed one day a week for maintenance purposes (set day may change from time to time) The parks will remain in operation 6 days a week.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Deposits or credit/debit card hold authorizations are not requested at check-in. Minimum age of 18 is required for check-in, an ID/Passport will be requested upon arrival.
Convention Policy : Groups traveling together can book this property for their stay taking advantage of group benefits such as 6th or 11th complimentary guest, Group dinner reservation, One complimentary cocktail hour with a selection of appetizers, One complimentary massage for the group leader, Complimentary room upgrades to the next category, Fruit plate and bottle of wine for the VIP, Private check-in when arriving together, Welcome sign. Applicable with Wedding Collections and Social Packages. Consult terms & conditions.
Spring Break Policies - Student Groups/Spring Breakers (either groups or individuals, regardless of age) are not allowed at any time during the year. Guests disturbing or generating complaints from other guests or hotel may be removed from the property, at their own expense. Parties in rooms are not permitted.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- Early Departure Policy
- Early Departure Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 01May25 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
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