Riu Ocho Rios - All Inclusive

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  Great Family Vacation

  A family of four—my wife and I in our 30s, plus our kids (9 and 7). We've been to plenty of all-inclusive resorts over the years, but this trip easily ranks as one of the best we've had. Dream Makers Vacation Services assisted me with booking this wonderful vacay. Summary: The activities, food, cleanliness, and staff? All A+ in my book. Grounds: The property was immaculate. It had been renovated so much since our last visit that I barely recognized it—in a good way. Every day we saw the landscaping crew hard at work, and even a paint crew touching up walls every other day or so. You can tell they really care about keeping the place pristine. Staff: Super friendly and on point. Always smiling, always helpful. Usually, during a trip like this, you run into at leastone rude or disinterested staff member—but not this time. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely great. Food: EXCELLENT! The buffet never let us down—not once, not even at an off hour. The variety was solid, and the quality stayed high across the board. The Jamaican dishes especially hit the spot, and we got to try all the local staples throughout the week. We also checked out the Asian, steakhouse, and French specialty restaurants—good vibes, but honestly, we still preferred the buffet. Entertainment: The entertainment crew brought the energy. We joined in on several activities and had a blast. The nightly shows were legit fun too. As for the kids, the waterpark was a huge hit—they would’ve stayed there all day if we let them. I even went down a couple slides myself (no shame!) and loved that there were thrill slides for both kids and adults. Misc: A few underrated things that really made a difference—pool/beach towels were always available (no annoying towel rationing or waiting), beach and pool chairs were easy to find, and there was plenty of shade. The resort also leaned into being eco-friendly: reusable cups, paper straws, no plastic bags in the trash cans, and wooden utensils. All thoughtful touches that stood out.

  Jul 05, 2025
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  A great family trip

  We stayed at the RIU Ocho Rios from June 29-July 4. We arrived at the hotel between 5 and 6 pm. The lines at that time were long, but we were able to go to the shorter line because we had pre-checked in via the app. We booked a garden view room and were pleasantly surprised that we also had a partial ocean view. The room was clean and spacious. We stayed on the first floor and were in the furthest building-if you are facing the beach, the one all the way on the left. We LOVED that we were in that building. We were located by the pools that are less crowded and the beach chairs were always available to use. The bartenders at the pools were great and always positive and cheerful. The other pools are located near the grill, but are incredibly crowded. The food at the buffet was great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We did eat at three restaurants- the Asian, the Italian, and the steakhouse. Honestly, the buffet food was better than the restaurant food. The entertainment at night was also great, we watched bands, karaoke, and the dance shows. The beach party was also a blast. All in all, the views are spectacular, the staff was friendly, and the hotel is clean. I would definitely recommend.

  Jul 04, 2025
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  Best week ever!

  Went for destination wedding. Place is HUGE! Very well maintained. Staff was friendly and professional at all times. Buffet was always clean and well stocked. Wait staff was excellent and attentive.

  Jul 04, 2025
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  Jordan Peart

  A very nice and friendly hotel, always clean, staff are helpful, the entertainers are very good also

  Jul 04, 2025
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  Visit to the Hotel

  I had a great experience during my stay at the hotel. Beautiful and clean environment . Endless beaches, polite and friendly staff . Wonderful food and drinks, superb SPA experience. I had a wonderful time. Great value!

  Jul 02, 2025