
Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Jamaica
![]()
Envision a place as expansive as your love for one another—a spot whose vast scale embraces the full range of Jamaica’s exotic beauty, from scintillating turquoise sea and alabaster-sand beach to softly undulating hills and lush rainforest greenery.
Overview
From a tranquil mountaintop to the white sand beach, you'll be surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of Jamaica. Spanning a luxuriant stretch of the Jamaican coastline, Sandals Grande Riviera is created to enchant you with two distinctive resort experiences in one. The Seaside & Beach Club is home to babbling brooks, fragrant gardens and the chicest beach club in Ocho Rios, where cool drinks and even cooler vibe are enjoyed at stylish beach party by day, and the hottest outdoor lounge in the Caribbean at night.
Those seeking something a little more secluded will find just that in the tranquilHillside Villas & Great House Suites. Set amidst the unforgettable beauty of the St. Ann Mountains, 93 villa pools and luxurious suites create an exclusive hideaway suited to private moments. At the foot of this mountain-side garden enclave is the plantation-style Great House, a bluff-top manor where people come to gather around the vast zero-entry pool, or in a sophisticated piano bar. Regardless of which side of the resort you choose, you'll discover gourmet global cuisine at 11 exquisite restaurants and magnificent gardens. It all serves as a welcome reminder that, wherever you find yourself at this magnificent resort, it truly is the best of Jamaica.
Located on beach at Ocho Rios transfer time 1 1/2 hours from Montego Bay and Kingston airports.
Accommodation
Discover perfection, inside and out, at Sandals Grande Riviera, where you'll find sumptuous accommodations ranging from stunning ocean-view rooms to private villas that open to private pools. Sandals Grande Riviera is home to two distinctive settings, each offering it's own unique ambiance and amenities. A spot whose vast scale embraces the full range of Jamaica's exotic beauty, from scintillating turquoise sea and alabaster-sand beach to softly undulating hills and rainforest greenery laced with sparkling brooks. Sandals Grande Riviera far exceeds the most lavish dreams of couples searching for that ideal lovers' getaway in the tropic.
Butler Suites & Rooms
Add the special elegance and luxury of Sandals Butler Service to meet all your needs and expectations of this special moment of togetherness. From unpacking your luggage, serving breakfast in bed, booking your island tours or arranging a candlelight and champagne dinner-for-two in a beach-side gazebo, your Butler is completely at your service, creating a uniquely custom-made experience.
Riviera Honeymoon Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite (HP1)
One-bedroom suites located on the second through fifth floors of the Riviera Building. The suites' atmosphere is complemented by mahogany furnishings, offering even the most discriminating couples the perfect ocean retreat. The living room offers unending ocean vistas from its romantic balcony and a Plasma TV. The bedroom features a king four-poster bed and a bathroom with a whirlpool and a Plasma TV.
- Room View: Ocean
Riviera Beachfront One Bedroom Butler Suite (P1)
One-bedroom suites located on the second through fifth floors of the Riviera Building. These suites' atmosphere is complemented by mahogany furnishings, offering even the most discriminating couples the perfect ocean retreat. The living room offers unending ocean vistas from its romantic balcony, and a 42" Plasma TV. The bedroom features a king four poster bed and a bathroom with a whirlpool and a 37" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of ocean
Honeymoon West Indies Orchid Estate One Bedroom Butler Suite w/Private Pool (HGV)
A spacious great house setting with an elegant bedroom, living room with its own Plasma TV., private patio and pool. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings and tiled floors.
*Extremely private and secluded, a perfect romantic hideaway.
- Room View: Garden
West Indies Orchid Estate One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool (GV)
A spacious great house setting with an elegant bedroom, living room with its own 42" Plasma TV, private patio and pool. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, and tiled floors.
- Room View: View of gardens
Romeo & Juliet Honeymoon Sanctury One Bedroom Butler Suite with Private Pool (RJ)
A private, romantic retreat with an extravagant en suite bath with a roman-styled tub sits at one end of your walled courtyard, at the other, is an inviting sitting room with 42" Plasma TV. Take a small step from your bedroom into your private whirlpool, which overlooks your very private pool. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV and tiled floors.
- Room View: View of Private Pool
Honeymoon Panoramic Ocean Vista Poolside One Bedroom Butler Suite (HGP)
Located in the warm tropical gardens, with a spectacular view of the ocean. These first and second floor suites are complete with an airy parlour, and a spacious patio or balcony that overlooks a villa pool. All suites offer four-poster king beds, mahogany furnishings, Plasma TV, and tiled floors plus suite concierge service and the attention of a personalised Butler.
- Room View: Ocean/Garden
Panoramic Ocean Vista Poolside One Bedroom Butler Suite (GP)
Located in the warm tropical gardens, with a spectacular view of the ocean. These first and second floor suites are complete with an airy parlour and kitchen, and a spacious patio or balcony that overlooks a villa pool. All suites offer four-poster king beds, mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, and tiled floors plus suite concierge service and the attention of a personalised Butler.
- Room View: View of Ocean
Tropical Paradise Estate Poolside One Bedroom Butler Suite (G1)
Located throughout the gardens with a warm, tropical and open feeling of the Caribbean. Complete with an airy parlour & kitchen with a spacious balcony overlooking a villa pool or walk from your patio out onto the villa pool deck. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, four-poster bed and tiled floor.
- Room View: View of Pool, mountains and gardens
Honeymoon Orchid Oceanview Poolside One Bedroom Butler Villa (HV)
These suites are located on the first and second floor throughout the resort's vast gardens and villas. Complete with a kitchen and an airy parlour leading onto a large balcony or patio which overlooks a villa pool and deck. All suites are complete with mahogany furnishings, four-poster king-size bed, suite concierge service, stocked in-suite bar, his and hers bath robes, tiled floor and 42" Plasma TVs. Suites feature garden views.
- Room View: View of Ocean and Gardens
Honeymoon Palm Breeze Estate Poolside One Bedroom Butler Villa (HLP1)
Newly refurbished Suites. All suites feature mahogany furnishings, four poster king-size bed, tiled floors and Plasma TVs. Suites offer an airy parlour and kitchen and have either a large balcony overlooking a villa pool and deck or a patio which flows out onto the pool deck. Butler service is included in these luxurious suites.
- Room View: Ocean/Garden
Palm Breeze Estate Poolside One Bedroom Butler Villa (LP1)
Newly refurbished suites. All suites feature mahogany furnishings; four poster king-size bed, tiled floors and 42" Plasma TVs. Suites offer an airy parlour and kitchen and have either a large balcony overlooking a villa pool and deck or a patio which flows out onto the pool deck. Butler service is included in these luxurious suites.
- Room View: Mountain gardens and villa pool
Concierge Suites & Rooms
The Sandals Concierge is available to enhance your luxury all inclusive stay at these accommodations, with special services including, preferred check-in, booking your tours, spa treatments, dinner reservations and providing you with general assistance and information.
Honeymoon Penthouse Beachfront Concierge Room (PO)
Located atop the Riviera Building, these spacious rooms feature private balconies. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, four-poster bed, and 37" plasma TV.
- Room View: View of ocean
Honeymoon Beachfront Concierge Room (HB)
Located on the third and fourth floor of the Riviera Building, these spacious rooms feature private balconies and are complete with mahogany furnishings, four-poster bed, 37" Plasma TV and tiled floors.
- Room View: Ocean view
Riviera Honeymoon Concierge Room with Private Balcony (PG)
Panoramic views of the resort's lushly landscaped gardens and continuing onto the verdant highlands of the St. Ann Mountains. Balcony, sitting area and mahogany furnishings on the uppermost floors of Riviera Building. Rooms have 37" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of Lush Gardens and Mountains
Honeymoon Bougainvillea Hideaway Concierge Poolside One Bedroom Villa (HV1)
These suites are located on the first and second floor throughout the resort's vast gardens and villas. Complete with a kitchen and an airy parlour leading onto a large balcony or patio which overlooks a villa pool and deck. All suites are complete with mahogany furnishings, four-poster king-size bed, suite concierge service, stocked in-suite bar, his and her bath robes and tiled floor. Suites feature garden views.Includes 47" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of Gardens
Bougainvillea Hideaway Concierge Poolside One Bedroom Suite (V1)
These suites are sprinkled throughout the resort's vast gardens and villas. Complete with an airy parlour and kitchen leading onto a large balcony overlooking a villa pool and deck or your patio which flows out onto the pool deck. All rooms are complete with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, four-poster bed and tiled floor.
- Room View: View of Mountain, Gardens and Pool
Great House Concierge One Bedroom Suite (M1)
Situated at the Great House, a spacious living and bedroom overlooks the lush tropical gardens. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TVs, one in the living room and one in the bedroom, four-poster bed and parquet flooring.
- Room View: View of Gardens
Honeymoon St. Ann Concierge Poolside Villa Estate (HPS)
Located in the villa complex with sleeping and living area combined, this room also features a kitchenette. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, Plasma TV, four-poster bed and tiled floor.
- Room View: Garden
St. Ann Concierge Poolside Villa Estate (PS)
Located in the villa complex with sleeping and living area combined, this room also features a kitchenette. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, four-poster bed and tiled floor.
- Room View: View of Mountain, Gardens and Pool
Luxury Rooms
Luxury is a Sandals basic, the very notion we start with when designing our rooms. All are fully air-conditioned with king-sized beds, amenity kits, private bath & shower, and such essentials as hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, coffee maker and iron / ironing board.
Beachfront Royal Palm Room (GO)
Located on the second floor of the Riviera Building. All rooms feature tropically inspired furnishings and offer tremendous ocean views. Rooms have 37" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of Ocean
Banyan Grove Honeymoon Hummingbird Hideaway (BG)
Newly refurbished rooms in the cottages, with mahogany furniture, stocked refrigerator and Plasma TV. All rooms have a balcony or patio.
- Room View: Garden
Great House Oceanview (MO)
Situated at the Great House these rooms feature a private balcony overlooking the manor pool and lawn. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, four-poster bed, parquet and/or tiled flooring.
- Room View: View of Ocean and Pool
Banyan Grove Luxury Cottage (GL)
Idyllic cottages, each with 4-8 rooms, are sprinkled amongst unbelievably verdant gardens lined by flowing brooks. All cottage rooms have a balcony or patio and 42" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of Gardens
Honeymoon Estate Poolside Villa (PV)
Located in the villa complex with villa pool and private balcony or patio. All rooms are completed with mahogany furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, four-poster bed and tiled floor.
- Room View: View of Mountain, Gardens and Pool
Jasmine Grove Luxury (LX)
Second through fourth floors of the Riviera Building. Rooms feature unspoiled views of the resort's lush gardens and grounds. Most rooms have a balcony & 37" Plasma TV.
- Room View: View of Gardens
Riviera Premium (PR)
Bamboo Grove rooms on first through fourth floors and Riviera Building rooms on second through fourth floors. Most rooms are completed with a 42" Plasma. Most rooms have a patio or balcony.
- Room View: View of Pool and/or Gardens
Riviera Deluxe (DL)
Located in the Bamboo Grove Building. First through fourth floors. All rooms with patio or balcony. Most rooms are completed with a 42" Plasma TV and carpeted floors.
- Room View: View of Gardens and/or Lily Pond
Great House Deluxe (ML)
Situated at the Great House these rooms feature a private balcony overlooking the hillside villas. All rooms are completed mahogany with furnishings, 37" Plasma TV, some with four-poster bed and parquet or tiled flooring.
- Room View: View of Mountains
Facilities
- Private Butler Service available in top class rooms, also in-room dining
Wi-Fi Coverage and Internet Access
Most public areas of this hotel, and many of the rooms, have Wi-Fi coverage for your convenience. All guest rooms are also wired for Internet access via the in-room Ethernet jack.
Restaurants & Bars
Eight exceptional restaurants and three bistros bring the world to your table. Savour the spices of Caribbean cuisine served with a view of the ocean. enjoy traditional Italian cuisine. Taste sizzling entrees from a Western-themed grill. And indulge in International favourites overlooking the beach. Whatever your tastes or your mood, this resort ensures your culinary gratification around the clock. And when you choose to stay in a Butler Service level suite, you'll enjoy the extravagant luxury of true 24-hour room service. or formal in-villa dining. No other resort in the Caribbean offers so many exceptional ways to end a perfect day.
Bayside Restaurant
Enjoy sumptuous International cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the open air above the spectacle of the ocean and the Grande Promenade pier or inside amidst the saffron- and green-shaded, airy, sunlit room, perfumed by soft sea breezes.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Valentino's Restaurant
Hearty pastas and delicate, olive-infused creations, straight from the refined palate of Tuscany, tantalize your palate as you gaze out upon the moonlit sea from the wall of white-wood-cased windows that offer a panoramic view of the Caribbean as you sample the cuisine of Northern Italy.
- Dress code: Resort Evening Attire
- Reservations are not Required
China Doll
Enter Asia, as you cross the threshold of this exotic venue, decked out in sensuous silks in tones of red and gold that transport you to the Orient. Feed each other tender delicacies that tingle on your tongue and awaken your taste buds to whole new levels of delight.
- Dress code: Resort Evening Atire
- Reservations are not Required
Kelly's Dockside
Kelly's Dockside is a one-of-a-kind epicurean experience serving grilled steaks to seafood under the stars and over the sea in the very center of the Riviera Promenade pier. Casual but elegant, Kellys pampers you with superb service and provides a star-kissed evening brimming with exquisite moments.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are Required
The Reef Terrace Restaurant
Enchanting beyond compare-dine on succulent Caribbean fare, in this fairytale courtyard, where candlelit tables-for-two are artfully grouped around a pink-blossomed poor man's orchid tree, strung with white lights. Marvel at the breathtaking vista of the ocean moving and shining far below under a sparkling canopy of stars.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Market Place Restaurant
Satiate your appetite for breakfast, lunch and dinner as you marvel at the impressive sight of the Grande Pool and surrounding mountainside from your open air table or prime indoor vantage point.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Neptune's
Set directly on the beach with no walls to muffle the crescendo of the crashing waves, Neptune's offers classic Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Manor
This restaurant features Caribbean cuisine and a la carte dining.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
- Non-Smoking
Great House Cafe
Jerk Pork and Chicken, Sandwiches, Fruit and Salads available between regular meal times.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Sandtrap Gril
Casual beachfront snacks and grilled items, anytime snacks, all day dining.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
The Mariner's Beach Grill
Jerk Pork and Chicken, Sandwiches, Fruit and Salads from the Grill available between regular meal times, anytime snacks.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Dino's Pizzeria
Bite into crisp gourmet pizzas, expertly prepared in our wood-fired oven and laden with your choice of delectable toppings from the Pizzeria.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Kimono's
Specialty gourmet restaurant serving exotic cuisines from the Far East. Japanese Teppenyaki Restaurant, sit back and watch our talented Chefs dazzle you as your meal is prepared right in front of your eyes.
- Dress code: Resort Evening Atire
- Reservations are Required
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Located on the Riviera Villas and Great House are of the resort, this pizzeria offers made-to-order pizzas, with your choice of toppings, prepared in our wood-fired oven.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Soy
Sitting right next to Kimono's will be our Sushi Bar with its simple Oriental themed decor and its magnificent preparation of only the freshest and most delectable sushi.
- Dress code: Resort Casual
- Reservations are not Required
Features
In The Water (Included)
- Canoes/Kayaks
- Sailboats
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Hydrobikes
- 7 Main Pools
- 93 Private Pools
- 22 Whirlpools
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Paddle Boats
- Hobie Cats
- Scuba Diving - Sandals features the Caribbean's most comprehensive all-inclusive scuba diving program. Non-certified guests can take a quick resort course and experience the Caribbean from a whole new angle
On Land (Included)
- Table Tennis
- Day/Night Tennis
- Beach Volleyball
- Shuffleboards
- Billiards
- Basketball
- Golf
- 30' Climbing Wall
- Private Beach Club
Fitness Centre
- Variety of Aerobic Classes*
- Aqua-Fit Classes
- Treadmills
- Elliptical Machines
- Exercise Bikes
- Stairclimbers
- Free Weights
- Cybex Equipment
- Universal Weights
The Spa at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios (Optional)
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios's spa* features European style and offers massage rooms, facial rooms, and additional rooms for body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy and couples massage. Relax, unwind and pamper yourself. Step into the calm haven of a Red Lane® Spa, with its rich marbles and deep red mahogany, and you can leave every care behind.
* Spa treatments and services are additional
Golf at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios (Included)
At Sandals Grande Ocho Rios you're only minutes away from one of the most challenging golf courses in the Caribbean -- the prestigious Sandals Golf & Country Club. Best of all, Sandals lets you score round after round without paying for any green fees. Roundtrip transfers to the golf course are also included
Weddings
- FREE WEDDINGS AVAILABLE – when booking a Concierge room or above.
- Personal wedding consultant
- Picturesque wedding location
- Preparation of documentation
- Certified copy of marriage license
- One 5"x7" wedding photograph
- "Just Married" T-shirts
- Caribbean Wedding Cake
- Marriage officiant
- Reception for bride, groom and 2 guests
- Honeymoon dinner for bride & groom
- Continental breakfast in bed
- Bouquet and Boutonniere
- Government / Administrative fees
LUXURY CARIBBEAN HOLIDAYS,SANDALS grande riviera,sandals resorts,sandals jamaica
Please note that the star ratings are based on our personal opinions of quality level and that much of the content of these property articles comes direct from their own websites & factsheets and was correct at the time of publishing







