Rating8.4
Rating8.0
Rating8.1Adults OnlyEight pools plus beach water sports give broad aquatic options. The Splash Water World is on-site. Off-resort, Ocho Rios provides more independent excursion opportunities than most Jamaica all-inclusive locations — Dunn's River Falls, river tubing, and the swimming pigs are all within range.
Largest pool. Animation hub. Most daytime activity.
18+, swim-up bar. The social adults zone.
18+, no organized activities. The genuinely quiet pool option.
Mixed age family swimming area.
The signature feature — elevated position with Mammee Bay views. The most photographed spot at the resort.
Shallow kids' pool separate from the main areas.
Full water park included in the rate. Expanded in 2019.
Private spa pool, the most tranquil water option.
A quieter bay than the busier Ocho Rios town beaches. White sand and generally calm water. Swimmable in most conditions. The Seagrape Beach Bar is here for drinks without walking back to the resort. Mammee Bay is less developed than the Ocho Rios strip — the relative quiet is a feature. Non-motorized water sports available from the beach.
Central pool. Animation team activities and the social daytime hub.
18+ only. Swim-up bar service. The quiet adult zone.
Second adult-designated pool. No organized activities. For adults who want to swim without noise.
Family-friendly pool zone.
The architectural standout — positioned above Mammee Bay with a direct ocean view. Not always swimmable as a lap pool (depends on positioning) but visually striking and worth using.
Shallow dedicated pool for younger children.
Expanded in the 2019 renovation. Multiple slides and water park features. Included.
Private spa pool. The quietest water option on the property.
Join invigorating aqua fitness and aerobics classes for a fun workout.
A daily daytime entertainment program for children aged 4-7 and 8-12, offering special activities and supervision.
An outdoor play area designed for younger guests to enjoy.
Access to the on-site water park featuring 8 slides for teens and adults (minimum height 3.9 ft) and a separate area for smaller children. Closed on Tuesdays.
A daytime entertainment program several times a week, specifically designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17.
Daily entertainment program catering to adult guests with various activities.
Enjoy the Riu evening program, featuring shows or live music daily.
Free entry and drinks at the Pacha discotheque, open six nights a week for late-night fun.
Full scuba diving excursions and certification courses are available at an extra cost.
Enjoy a game of billiards, available at an additional charge.
Access to a golf course located in the vicinity of the resort is available at an extra cost.
Horse riding activities are available through local operators near the hotel for an additional charge.
Special romantic dinners can be arranged on the beach for an additional charge, particularly for Deluxe Wing guests.
A variety of tours to local attractions such as Dunn's River Falls, Blue Hole, and Luminous Lagoon are available through the hotel or external operators at an extra cost.
