• Nestled between the St. Ann Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, this resort is reminiscent of a quaint Mediterranean village.
• 529 rooms and suites, including 244 Villas of Eden with private and semi-private pools.
• Enjoy land and water sports, including complimentary golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock climbing, and tennis.

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Accommodations

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Dining

General Information

What to expect: Occupying former botanical gardens, the resort features tall, dense tropical foliage, lily ponds, and gentle waterfalls that contribute to a tranquil ambience. Mangoes, Jamaican apples, grapefruit, and oranges are free for the picking, as honeymooners and other romantic couples enjoy rest and relaxation as well as group activities. (Guests must be couples at least 18 years of age.)
 
Amenity highlights: A wooden sunning pier separates two 68.5-meter-long (75-yard-long) beaches, one for watersports and the other for swimming in a cove protected by offshore rocks. A 38.5-by-10.6-meter (75-by-35-foot) main pool features a swim-up bar. Flowering bushes shade a 20-person spa tub. A 10.6-meter-long (35-foot-long) free-form pool contains a volleyball net. Steps lead up from that pool's deck to a 20-person spa tub. A 10.6-meter-long (35-foot-long) oval pool lies concealed by gardens and offers tranquil sunning and swimming. 
 
Insider tip: Diagonally across the street from the hotel's entrance, Pineapple Craft Market comprises little wooden buildings offering local arts and crafts for sale.

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).

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:
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:
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:
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
Appetizers:

• Selections from appetizer table

Entrees:

• Broiled Grouper Fillet
• Puerto Rico Piononos
• Antiguan Pork 'N' Pineapple Brochette

Desserts:
Selections from dessert table
 
 
Beverly's Piano Bar
Sundowner Bar

Beach Bar

Swim-up Pool Bar

Honeymoon Penthouse Oceanfront Concierge Room - One four-poster king bed. Balcony with panoramic view of ocean and beach. Uppermost floors of Riviera building. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with mahogany furnishings. Separate sitting area. Concierge service included.

Riviera Deluxe - One four-poster king bed. Balcony or patio with view of gardens and lily pond. Floors 1-4 of Bamboo Grove section. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with floral bedspreads and draperies, live plants.

Riviera Luxury - One four-poster king bed. Most rooms have balcony or patio with garden view. Floors 2-4 of Riviera building. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with floral bedspreads and draperies, live plants.

Honeymoon Penthouse Mountain View Concierge Room - One four-poster king bed. Balcony with panoramic view of gardens and St. Anne Mountains. Uppermost floors of Riviera building. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with mahogany furnishings. Separate sitting area. Concierge service included.

Grande Luxe Oceanfront - One four-poster king bed. Most rooms have balconies, all have ocean views. Floors 2-4 of Riviera building. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with floral bedspreads and draperies, live plants.

Riviera Premium - One four-poster king bed. Most rooms have balcony or patio with view of gardens or pool. Floors 1-4 of Bamboo Grove or Floors 2-4 of Riviera building. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with floral bedspreads and draperies, live plants.

Honeymoon Luxury Cottage - One four-poster king bed. Balcony or patio with garden view. Rooms located throughout resort in two-story, four-unit villas. Air conditioning. Tropical plantation-style decor with floral bedspreads and draperies, live plants.
 
 

Room amenities 

• Premium TV channel(s) 
• Ceiling fan 
• Blackout drapes 
• Voice mail 
• Coffee/tea maker 
• Housekeeping 
• Hair dryer 
• In-room safe 
• Clock radio 
• Smoking rooms 
• Cable/satellite TV 
• Air conditioning 
• Climate control 
• Internet access - dial-up 
• Wake-up calls 
• Complimentary toiletries 
• Iron/ironing board 
• Television 
• Desk  
  

Property amenities

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

Adjacent to the resort's entrance, a water garden with tall trees, flowering plants, ponds, and gentle rock waterfalls offers a tranquil haven for strolling and sitting.
An air-conditioned health-and-beauty spa featuring bleached-wood ceilings and a two-bed couples room offers massage, body wraps and scrubs, facials, waxing, hair braiding, and hair and nail care (surcharges). A large, air-conditioned fitness center contains cardio and weight machines, free weights, two saunas, and an area for aerobics, Pilates, yoga, and other classes.

An open-air beach bar is transformed into an air-conditioned disco and karaoke spot late at night. An air-conditioned piano bar with overstuffed seating features sing-a-longs. After-dark entertainment, including dancing, bingo, and staff/guest talent shows, is presented in an amphitheater featuring thickly cushioned tiered seats. Monday nights feature a beach buffet and reggae/limbo/fire-eating show. Sundays are dress-up nights.

Daytime activities include dance lessons, beer-drinking contests, fashion shows, and athletic games. A games room contains pool and Ping-Pong tables and slot machines. Computers in a conference room provide high-speed Internet access (surcharges).

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).
Two 68.5-meter-long (75-yard-long) crescent beaches separated by a wooden sunning pier offer sunbathing space. One beach is reserved for watersports. The other features calm-water swimming in a cove protected by offshore rocks.

Bordered by a gentle waterfall, a 38.5 x 10.6 meter (75 x 35 foot) main pool features a swimup bar. Nearby, flowering bushes shade a 20-person spa tub. A 10.6 meter long (35 foot long) free-form Garden Pool contains a volleyball net. Steps lead up from the pool deck to a 20-person spa tub fringed by dense foliage. Aptly called Hidden Pool, a 10.6 meter long (35 foot long) oval lies concealed by thick, high gardens and offers tranquil sunning and swimming.

Use of non-motorized equipment such as kayaks, sail boats, windsurfers, snorkeling gear, surf bikes, and Aquatrykes is part of the All-Inclusive Plan, as are glass-bottom-boat trips. Scuba diving trips are also covered by the All-Inclusive Plan. Beginners are provided resort-course instruction (surcharge) and permitted to go on one diving trip per day. Divers with certification credentials are permitted two trips daily. The resort's dive center offers a certification course (surcharge).

Land sports include volleyball, outdoor chess, shuffleboard, basketball, and tennis (two lighted courts).

Roundtrip transportation and greens fees for Sandals Golf and Country Club 10 km (6 miles) away are part of the All-Inclusive Plan, but mandatory caddies as well as rental carts and clubs are not included.

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

• Golfing 
• Rafting 
• Sailing 
• Snorkeling 
• Motor boating 
• Pilates classes/instruction 
• Basketball 
• Aerobics 
• Scooter/Moped Rentals 
• Horse riding/rental 
• Fishing 
• Golf - driving range 
• Jet skiing 
•  Water skiing 
•  Swimming 
• Windsurfing 
• Yoga classes/instruction 
• Tennis 
• Volleyball 
• Bicycle rentals 
• Parasailing 

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