The Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa

, Ocho Rios
Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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Plenty of water sport options included Beautiful water & beach (although on the smaller side but fine!) Favorite dining in open air cafe for breakfast and lunch
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Robbed at Sandals and they don't care
1 / 10
May 2009, fmsm

It is obvious that we were robbed by somebody that had access to our room at Sandals. The fact that the housekeeper Nicola is lying about the events of that day make it in our minds obvious it was her. That being said, even if it wasn’t her we deserved to have been... more

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A world class holiday!
10 / 10
May 2009, mazyw

…… I stayed at the SANDALS Dunns River Villagio in Jamaica. As a travel agent for over a decade, I have stayed in some beautiful places and some fantastic hotels in the world ……. but this was by far the best!!! I have had great service in the past but at Sandals... more

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Sandals Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club Jamaica
1 / 10
Oct 2008, ValT

Very disappointed in the Sandals resort in general. We booked a villa apartment which was old and not particulary clean, certainly not anywhere near the 5 star standard that we were expecting. We paid an extra £70 to have a "mini bar" which constituted a couple of... more

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Very let down. Expensive trip, and...
1 / 10
Mar 2008, Dr M Manson

Very let down. Expensive trip, and was not at all satisfied with my stay. The food was terrible. The resort was old and tacky looking.

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Unsafe and misleading The gospel...
1 / 10
Jan 2008, Mr D Finley

Unsafe and misleading The gospel truth of things is that I have never made a complaint of this kind before and I have traveled on every continent except Antarctica. In March 2007 my wife and I decided to try an all-inclusive trip to a Sandals resort in Jamaica. While at... more

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We were both expecting this holiday...
3 / 10
Jan 2008, Mrs A Brown

We were both expecting this holiday to be truly amazing as it cost over £7000. It disappointed us in so many ways. The initial flight was amazing; we flew first class with virgin, which was a treat as it was our honeymoon. This was true luxury and I would highly recommend... more

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We booked to stay 14 nights at the...
8 / 10
Nov 2006, Mr R M Rogers

We booked to stay 14 nights at the Sandals Resort Ochos Rios for our honeymoon in Jun 2005. The First Choice flight was excellent, as we had upgraded to their premier class cabin. For an extra £180 per person, this was well worth the extra expense. On arriving in Mo Bay,... more

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We booked a two week holiday to...
7 / 10
Jul 2006, Mr Rj Herbert

We booked a two week holiday to Jamaica with the intention of getting married there in June /July 2005. we wanted to make it special and didn't really want to stay in just one resort for the full 2 weeks and so booked the first week at sandals Ochos Rios and the second week... more

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We travelled to Jamaica as a party of...
10 / 10
Jan 2006, barbie22646

We travelled to Jamaica as a party of 8 for my son's wedding and it turned out to be the perfect holiday. Not only because it was obviously a special holiday, but also for many other reasons. The journey to the resort took nearly 2 hours (after a 10 hour flight!) but our... more

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We went to Jamaica Grand Ochio Rios...
9 / 10
Sep 2005, Miss J S Makin

We went to Jamaica Grand Ochio Rios for our Honeymoon it was really beautiful, the grounds were amazing and so well kept the, staff were cleaning and gardening for almost all of the day and on into the early hours of the morning. Our room was a superior deluxe and the bed... more

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Romance, romance, ROMANCE! from sheluvsmexico
If you are looking for a romantic getaway with your partner, look NO further than the Jewel! My husband and I were familiar with this resort when it was a Sandals property. We had never stayed overnight when it was Sandals, as we always preferred the Ocho Rios (Sandals) property down the street. Now that it is Jewel, we are SO GLAD we tried it--it is now our #1 favorite all-inclusive, ANYWHERE! We were there to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, but only had 3 solid days of fun at Jewel. But by the time we left, we felt as if we... more
AMAZING!!! from wywellons
My husband and I went to the Jewel for our anniversary just last week. We have been a lot of places and this is the first review I have ever written – Here is our story: We were a little nervous not knowing what to expect due to the new ownership. We arrived later than expected on Saturday the 9th. Spirit Airlines – another story for another day! When we finally stepped foot on the property we were greeted with some amazing smiles – not to mention the rum punch and cool towels. We were quickly and efficiently checked in,... more
The former "Sandals" Resort is still here, along with the people who made your stay enjoyable from boca6898
Hey Everybody: All those that stayed at the Resort when it was "Sandals Dunn's River" - C'mon back!!!!!!!!!!! The wonderful Staff is still there - Mario the Bartender, Kenroy the Maitre'D and all the others that made you feel pampered and happy. As a frequent "Sandals" guest at this Resort (and a Jamerican, as well) The Jewel definitely is living up to it's name and previous reputation as the best Resort on the Island. Everyone is still friendly, the food has been upgraded to excellent Jamaican cuisine (Just Like Mom Made),... more
Management response from jeweldunns

We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We have over 90% of the staff still on property. We are making improvements on an already great product.

Scenery, Pampering, Relaxation, Service, Excellence, Fine Food! from WeBJamman
Be sure to take advantage of the hotel's complimentary transfer service to the hotel from Montego Bay airport. You'll save $200 round-trip. It took us 18 hours to get there, and we'd been up for about 35 hours, so the friendly hospitality upon arrival was much-appreciated. We were greeted with citrus-infused, warm, wet wash cloths and a tropical rum punch type of drink. Aaaah! Check-in was a breeze. The bell hop was right there and showed us to our spectacular room in the diamond building (facing the pool, bay, ocean, and mountains). We... more
A Definite Jewel from HarryMonster1
Lovely property, management and staff did all in their power to ensure we had a great time. Although we were a couple of the firsts to sample the Jewel the warm reception as well the professional staff made it priceless. While the food from the main dining room was great the specialty restaurants were exceptional. Novelties ideas to make the guests feel special cant be described but must be experienced.Have no doubt all will have as great a a time as we did. Be back soon!!
It was all about US from FranceneB
The name speaks for itself a JEWEL resort it was. From the resort grounds, the rooms, the food (the pizza is to die for...not a chocolate lover but they do a chocolate pizza, yes a chocolate pizza and i just had to try....) and the staff gave service with a SMILE....Nuff big up to the CHEF (the lamb was excellent). A great place to relax with the person you love and just enjoy life. I would highly recommend The Jewel to anyone of any age. I doubt anyone could have anything major to complain about here. What a great opening.... The cabanas... more
Big Up Jewels! from Lollipoplorna
Just stayed at the Jewels Dunns River. What a fabulous time we had. Although it had just reopened, it was obvious that the new management wasdetermined to ensure that guests had a great time. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the new Property Manager and other employees, who continued to ensure that our stay was comfortable and that all our needs were met. We stayed in the Diamond building and the rooms were well maintained and comfortable with a wonderful view of the sea and beach.The food too was very good with menus peppered with... more
honeymoon haven from BOLOAVES
We were on honeymoon at another hotel in Ocho Rios, about to head home, when we decided to extend our stay since this hotel was newly re-opened and offering a special introductory rate inclusive of couples' massage at their Spa. We got a beautiful room which was very clean and had a view of the ocean. The bathroom was beautifully redone and included a hydro-massage tub. We were offered bedtime 'turn-down service' which was a nice touch after returning from dinner each evening. The food was excellent both in terms of quality and taste. The... more
Management response from jeweldunns

We are glad to hear you enjoyed part of your honeymoon with us. We appreciate your feedback. Come to see us again soon.

Ultra luxury with a Jamaican twist!!! from neil12347
The Hotel is magnificent, clean luxurious and decorated with great taste. The staff have been remarkable, they went to all extent possible to make us feel on vacation. Special mention to the staff particularly Kenroy (restaurant manager )and Vidal(master sailer) for making our stay memorable. Make sure sure you try the jamaican specialties great food. The beach was incredibly clean so was the pool. We are still wondering how could have Sandalls let go such an amazing property and staff. The new managment have all the... more
Intimate all-inclusive from tabwise
We just returned from 3 nights at the Jewel combined with a trip to the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril. I have never been to a Sandals, but I think the new owners scored a coo with acquiring this Sandals property. I understand that approximately 90% of the former Sandals employees stayed & they already know how to treat guests & make them feel like one of the family. I have only stayed in the larger, less exclusive all inclusives before & there is no comparison. Although there was a very low occupancy rate while we were there, I was assured... more
Management response from jeweldunns

We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time at the Resort. We hope to see you back very soon.

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  • Beach
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Fitness Centre
  • Free High-Speed Internet
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
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  • Swimming Pool
  • Wheelchair Access
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