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P.O. Box 771, Main Street
Ocho Rios
Jamaica

876-974-5691

Amenities
  • Family Rooms
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting rooms
  • Data port
  • Dry cleaning/laundry
  • Golf

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach and Villa Resort is an adult couples-only luxury included resort located on the beach on the Northern Coast of Jamaica. It's approximately 40 miles from Sangster International Airport. Local attractions include Dunn's River Falls, and Dolphin Cove.Hotel amenities include activities such as canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, hydrobikes, scuba diving, 7 main swimming pools, beach access, paddle boards, whirlpools, table tennis, day/night tennis, shuffleboard, fitness center, billiards, basketball, volleyball, 30-foot rock climbing wall, full-service Red Lane Spa, massages (for a fee), beauty treatments (for a fee), resident nurse, airport transfers, aerobic classes, water-fit classes, currency exchange (for a fee), gift shop, dry cleaning service (for a fee), car rentals, local excursions (for a fee), live entertainment, and complimentary golf at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club (transfers included). There are nine onsite dining options. Guests also enjoy full exchange privileges at nearby Sandals Dunn's River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa for an additional six dining options.All guest rooms feature mahogany four-poster king size beds, air conditioning, private bath & shower, amenity kits, hairdryers, telephones, room safes, CD player/alarm clocks, satellite TVs, irons, and ironing boards, coffeemaker, and safe. Some suites feature concierge service, semi-private or private pools, exclusive Butler Service, and 24-hour room service.

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By anonymous
2008-07-12
We arrived at the Airport on time and the waiting area was nice. They had cold red stripes waiting upon arrival, but no snacks. Our bus ride was 1 hr 45 mins. as I expected. Upon arrival, we were greeted and escourted to our roons via golf cart. For almost two days our room was HOT. We tried to give it the benefit of the doubt the first night. We notified them the 2nd day and they finally arrived at 9:30p.m to give us a new air unit. Monday was a good night b/c of the street jamborree. Friday was good b/c of the beach party. Otherwise, it was boring. You MUST walk everywhere. The luxury in this vacation slogan is over rated. The food was not the top of the line. Get your jerk chicken in a local place. The air in Valentinos was broken. I needed a cup of ice to keep cool. The beef was good in there. Market place- breakfast & lunch were good. Orchids was good. Drinks are only the premium drinks in Jamaica, not US. The service was very slow in the restaurants at night. The property is somewhat of a 2 & 1 deal. If you are staying near the manor house , you have to catch the bus across the street to go to the beach. Don't have too many drinks, you'll need your energy to walk.
By anonymous
2008-06-20
This resort was really great ! Food was good,service was good. Location was excellent.The security was also a plus and always visible. Staff was very pleasant and always helpful. I would definitely stay again. One thing........all resorts need to work on a shuttle service from airport and back. We got picked up by the wrong carrier and were taken all the way back to the resort. The cost needs to be addressed. To many different prices given. On the phone I was quoted one price but when I arrived at the airport it was more. They have you because you need to be transported to the resort. Since there is such a distant to the resorts in Negril they all should provide shuttle service for their guests even at a low cost.
By anonymous
2008-04-26
Hotel is in need of major renovation. Stayed in best room, was old,decor is "dog-eared,"bathroom was circa 1950's. Food was of poor quality. Resturants advertised as"World Class" is in name only. Most entree's alway's lacked one of it's ingredients because the were "out of it"(i.e. Shrimp etc) every day it was something different. There is virtualy no beach to speak of. If you don't like going up and downs stairs this is not the place, you have to use stairs every where. Liquor is a "well drink" liquor(cheap label) unless you ask for premium. However, all bottles are measured pours and you have to request a double pour to get a decent drink. If you ordered a Gin/Vodka and Tonic you got the local variety unless you requested premium and there is not a fresh lime to be found.There is a saying that " you never get some thing for nothing" Sandles has this operation down to a science and what yo get is not worth what you paid for it. This was my first time atSandals Resort and I would not take a chance on another one do to this experience.
By anonymous
2008-01-15
DO go to Jamaica, DO stay at a Sandals, DO NO GO TO OCHO RIOS. Transportation issues ruined our vacation. By now you have heard it is a 2 hour bus ride to the resort. Doesn't sound so bad? It took us 5 HOURS to get to our room. 20 mins to clear customs and get bags, 40 minutes standing at the Sandals counter, 1 hour sitting on the bus in the parking lot, 2 hour bus ride, 45 minutes for "group check in/sales pitch" and 15 minutes to get to the room. Arrived Jamaica 1:30 arrived room 6:40. Then the key did not fit the door, On return trip flight left at 1:45 they made us leave the room at 7am, on the bus at 8 am, got to airport 10:15, sat around for 3 and half hours. Could have spent that time in the sun. The hotel is lovely, the staff is incredible, the food is the best I have ever had anywhere, so we would stay at any other Sandals again, Private cab to/from airport is 120 each way for 2 people. Would have been better than bus, but very expensive. PS the golf course is and hour away from the resort so don't choose it for "free golf" which costs 65 if you rent a cart and clubs. This is why I picked Ocho Rios over Negril or Montego Bay, huge huge mistake on my part, Should have read Fodors guide which says don't pick Ocho Rios. The "beach" is non-existent at this resort, barely a tiny little strip of beach.
By anonymous
2007-07-21
My husband and I have been visiting this same resort since 1994. We have been there on 9 different occasions over the years and were even married there in 1999. We feel like it is our 'home away from home'. Although the resort has gone though several owners and changes since we first started going, we still enjoy it all the same. We are avid divers and love the diving crew there. They cater to our every need. It's the staff that makes the trip for us. We have become good friends with several and keep in touch over the years. The grounds are lush and beautiful. There is always something going on and I feel very same laying on the beach by myself while my husband goes into town with one of his Jamaican Brothers.
By anonymous
2007-07-02
This resort is beautiful, so big you can alone on the resort any given time. Tons of pools empty beach chairs and hammocks everywhere! Food was awesome .... MEN NEED DRESS CLOTHES! Service, hit and miss. Room was ok, did expect more, bathrooms were disgusting. This resort is split in two, half on the beach the other half across the road. It is only a little more to upgrade, plus you get 250 credit at the resort so you end up with a better room for less money. This place was beautiful just had a few downfalls, but nothing major, we had a wonderful honeymoon!
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