What We Love
- No reservations are needed at any of the onsite restaurants.
- Make sure to visit the Jerk Chicken Hut on the beach. You'll definitely enjoy the delicious meals prepared here daily.
- Swimming with the dolphins is guaranteed to produce unforgettable memories.
Things to Know
- The resort is approximately 90 minutes from the airport.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
- Upgrade to the Deluxe Wing and enjoy 24/7 concierge service.
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 CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
13513 reviews
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Jul 12, 2025Riu Ocho Rios
The property is very nice. The staff on the other hand was either very nice or very rude. It appears that Riu does not train its staff very well. For the most part they were unattentive and rude. The male server at Pepes and a female in the sports bar took rudeness to the ultimate level. The bartender he didn't even hold up his head to ask me what drink l would like despite the bar not being very busy. Think his name was devante/Tevan or something close to that. Kaysha in sports bar is the queen of rudeness. Dwayne in the specialty Restaurant and the girl at the Front Desk made my stay worth it. The variety at the buffet was good. Entertainment a bit lacking. Overall, average stay. Would l go back. Yes.
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Jul 12, 2025Summer Vacation
I had a wonderful time at Riu Ocho Rios. Clean room, beautiful view from the balcony, clean beach, good food, great entertainment and lovely and courteous staffs.
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Jul 11, 2025
Outdated rooms.
The rooms require modernisation, the look dated. The mahogany wood and old plantation style doors arw outdated. Other than that the rooms were decent. The safe didn't work and on arrival only 1 bed was made for 3 of us, which was quickly rectified on the second night. The restaurant was too busy with long ques for food and many items running out. But food quality was excellent. The lunch was advertised to open fro. 12-17:00, but closed at 1500.
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Jul 11, 2025
Daughter’s graduation trip!
I highly recommend Hotel RIU Ocho Rios. I’ve been to Jamaica three times and this was definitely my favorite trip! The food was excellent at the resort. The staff was amazing, friendly, professional and welcoming! The activities at the resort were so much fun and the rooms were clean and comfortable! I love that the bathrooms are newly renovated as well!
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Jul 11, 2025
My Stay I RIU Ochi Rios
The stay was excellent. However, there was one little issue that I would highlight that I hope will not happen again. During my stay, one of the pools had too much bleach in it. The water was burning my eyes to a egree that I found unusual. Then I started smelling what appeared to be bleach in the water. After staying in that pool for a while, we went to our rooms, only to find that our clothes were discoloured all over, having a white look like bleach burn. That is when we confirmed to ourselves that we were really in a lot of bleach. We tried another pool the next day and had no issues. The food was excellent, and everything else was great. That incident did not take away from our trip.
- 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