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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
13044 reviews
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Jan 24, 2025RIU Ocho Rios a FABULOUS stay!
Can’t say enough about the RIU Ocho Rios. Spotless rooms, great food and Staff that go out of their way for you. The experience was absolutely fantastic. Lovely property located beside Sandals on a private beach. No one to bother you while relaxing!! I would highly recommend this property and will return asap! KS
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Jan 24, 2025
Celebrating my Sister Inlaw 60th Birthday
A group of 19 of us chose this hotel as it had very good reviews and as we booked and stayed here, I can confirm that it stood by the standards of the reviews. Had a great time in Jamaica. The entertainment team were excellent. Plenty of food and drinks. The only one thing is that if you like hot spicy foods then make sure you take along your hot sauce. The hotel only supplies Tabasco sauce. Overall the experience was excellent.
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Jan 24, 2025
Family holiday in Jamaica
We were a big group of approx 20 for my sisters birthday. When we checked in we asked to be accommodated in one block which the hotel happily did. The room was nice, clean and spacious and was kept spotless by the hard working cleaners on a daily basis. The pools were nice and beach was amazing, there was no issue getting sunbeds etc. Lots of selection of food as St Ann's restaurant and good quality. Restaurant staff were very attentive brought drinks etc to your table. The entertainment staff were amazing and so energetic considering the long days they worked. We ended up tipping the cleaners, a number of entertainment staff and a lady at St Ann's restaurant who was our waitress for their efforts.
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Jan 23, 2025Lively resort, staff could be friendlier
This a lively resort with plenty of activties throughout the day. I’ll try and keep this brief. Rooms The Junior Suites (near the Reggae bar) are a little dated and the mahogany wood makes it look old. The building near the splash park seems a bit more modern. The room itself is spacious. Shower and beds are good. We had an amazing view from the 4th floor. We also had cockroaches in our room, the staff did their best to sort the issue and eventually moved us the next day. We discovered another cockroach in the new room as well which may mean it’s a bigger issue with the building. Grounds Spotless and well looked after. People work tirelessly around the clock. Food One of the best we’ve had. Plenty of choice, didn’t experience ‘cold meats’ like some people say. The Jerk Hut is great. Sports Bar has snacks around the clock. Could do with an ice cream machine that kids could go to during the day. Drinks Plenty of choice. Great selection of cocktails. Bars Good service, could do with a few more smiles here and there from the staff. My wife struggled to get served a few times when asking for the same thing I always got (boiled water for the baby) which was very strange. Front desk staff Could be friendlier. You want to be greeted with smiles upon arrival as it’s the first impression but that wasn’t always rhe case. Pools Main pool is lively, too much so with young children. We spent our time at the quieter Reggae Pool which was nice but it would be good to have soke light entertainment as nothing else happens. Splash parks Great! Kids one is closed on Tuesdays. Riu Land Very good, our daughter loved it. Beach Great. Snorkeling is fantastic. Hotel shop Absolutely rip off. Avoid at all costs. $7 for a Red Bull and £13 for a bag of Lays. Ridiculous. Taje a right at the gate and walk to the supermarket in under 10 minutes. Taxi service Very expensive. $35 round trip to Dunns River which is 1.5 miles aways. Grah your own taxi on the main road, pay a little extra and ask them to not pick up anyone else en route. We hired a car for $65 for the day. Area Fine to walk/drive around. Leave your stereotypes and perceptions of Jamaica before you get on the plane. Entertainment Very very good. Friendly staff. Good energy. Night time shows are good. Only weird thing was asking all the children to get on stage and then telling everyone under 4 to leave as they couldn’t play musical chairs. Not the easiest situations for parents to be in. Restaurants Only tried the Italian which was good. Cleaners Excellent Trips Avoid doing any when the cruise ships are in. Google ‘Ocho Rios port schedule’ to see the calendar. Overall, we had a good time and would come back if we could stay in the Superior Family Room.
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Jan 23, 2025
Birthday Trip
I was there with my granddaughter to celebrate her 4th birthday. We had a great time even tho there were a few let downs. 1. I emailed customer service 2 weeks before arriving, to request a birthday cake for my granddaughter, and everything was in place, or so I thought. I got to the restaurant to dine, only to find out that our name was not on the list of birthday cakes. Very disappointed. But Manager Orlando, turned it around and made a special celebration for us the following evening. Thank you, Orlando, you are truly a Gem. Great attitude and provided excellent service. The front desk agents could be a bit more understanding and show more empathy. They seem to lack empathy at the front desk. I also had mold in my bathroom which they did have fixed. I should not have been checked in a room with mold tho. The entertainment was exceptional. Saturday night white party was fantastic!! Food was great for most days. I found the lunch options to be better than at dinner time in the buffet restaurant. Overall, a great trip and will be back!
- 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 04Jul24 - 23Dec26
- Early Departure Penalty:2 NightsApplies: Sunday - Saturday 24Dec25 - 30Apr26
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