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
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
13479 reviews
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Jun 30, 2025Very clean, something for everyone
Very clean, service was excellent, each time we asked for a blanket or a pillow or extra water, it was always delivered. Food was excellent, entertainment is good too. You could always find activities, or quiet when it was wanted. Plenty of chairs on the beach for all. Notes: building three is “family” rooms, with two nearly king size beds. Building one and two has the junior suites. Not this if you were traveling with a group, if you reserve two separate room, Stiles, the group will be split up. While we enjoyed the entertainment in the evenings, the announcer/DJ was often way too loud and talked too much instead of just allowing people to dance/enjoy the music. Karaoke was SO fun and attracted a huge crowd. But then they only allowed 45 minutes for people to sing, and three of the singers were actually workers and not guests!! This was pretty disappointing and several people who tried to sign up right at 8pm didn’t even get to sing. I think it would be more fun if they made it a longer time, and got more guests involved.
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Jun 30, 2025
Great Resort
This was my first time in Jamaica and my first all inclusive resort and It was Amazing! So beautiful and great entertainment in the evening. I do like how it is family friendly and also a private area for adults such as the swim up bar. I will say there was a lack of security and that is a little frightening. A customer went off and started throwing stuff in the lobby and no one stopped him.
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Jun 30, 2025
Phenomenal and a must go great food , great ambiance and the white party was lit real and proper to the core money worth
Love the experience it was phenomenal big up the bar tenders and the security personnel at the front and most importantly the Trinidadian lady she was excellent y’all need to give her a raise she was very attentive to me and the family she was top tier
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Jun 30, 2025
We’ll be back!
Literally paradise ! Myself, husband and toddler stayed at the Riu for 11 nights end of Feb/ march and had an incredible time. After a long journey, Breanna checked us in- she was so lovely and welcoming, first impressions were great! Our room was spotless, cleaned throughout our stay and mini bar topped up regularly. The sea view from the room was just stunning! The whole resort is stunning and to say it is such a large resort, the staff do a fantastic job keeping everywhere clean and maintaining the grounds. There is always a variety of food and it was so delicious. The entertainment team are fantastic and always pumping out energy every time you see them, they literally are the life of the hotel. We spoke with TT a few times and she is just wonderful, they all are! There’s something for everyone, my toddler had the best time in the splash park and making friends. Dunns river is a short taxi ride and a must visit. There’s quite a lot to do within a 20 minute drive from the hotel so worth getting out and about. Pudding man at priory is a well worth visit if you’re staying at this Riu as it’s just a short drive away. I could write an essay on the things to do and the resort it was that amazing but I’ll keep it short and sweet! We didn’t want to come home and we’ll definitely stay at you Ocho Rios again! The Jacksons
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Jun 30, 2025
Family celebrations
Celebrated my 60th birthday outstanding staff, food location and experience! Loves it. Would definitely stay here again
- 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