Fodor's Expert Review Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
130–131 Main St., Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
This sprawling, couples-only resort began years ago as two separate properties and is now one of the largest resorts in the Sandals group, though it does suffer a bit of a split personality: the Riviera Seaside and Beach Club has babbling brooks, fragrant gardens, and a chic beach club, while across the road (accessible by shuttle or tunnel) is the all-butler-service Riviera Villas and Great House. Some villas are quite far from the public areas and the beach. The resort also has 16 places to eat, a large rock-climbing wall, Jamaica's first speakeasy (The Rabbit Hole), and complimentary golfing privileges with the Sandals Golf and Country Club.
PROS
- lots of privacy
- free weddings for guests who stay longer than three nights
- romantic dining options
CONS
- villas a long way from the beach
- property can be confusing to navigate
- over an hour from airport
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Rate Includes: All-Inclusive, 2-night minimum