Sandals Dunn’s River: Jamaica’s latest resort opens in Ocho Rios

Following a momentous grand opening celebration on Might nineteenth, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River lately opened because the seventeenth resort within the award-winning Sandals Resorts portfolio. 

Positioned on a shocking stretch of white sand seashore – a web site initially handpicked by legendary hotelier and Sandals Resorts Worldwide founder the late Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart when the primary Sandals Dunn’s River debuted over 30 years in the past, right now’s Sandals Dunn’s River is a very new and completely reworked resort and expertise.

It options new culinary ideas and elevated suite designs, the 260-room luxurious all-inclusive resort affords a deeply private connection to its alluring setting on Jamaica’s north coast.

“Ocho Rios has been the backdrop of a few of my household’s most pivotal moments, together with alongside this very seashore the place my father grew up and turned a maybe as soon as unimaginable dream into one of many world’s most well-known resort manufacturers,” mentioned Adam Stewart, Govt Chairman of Sandals Resorts Worldwide (SRI). 

“We have a good time innovation and a dedication to excellence as we unveil the following technology of Sandals Resorts in our dwelling nation of Jamaica. I can’t consider a greater approach to honor his legacy and acknowledge the unbelievable way forward for our model than to welcome our very first friends to Sandals Dunn’s River. It’s nice to have you ever dwelling,” he added.

Sandals Dunn’s River infuses its Jamaican roots into each sense, designed to embrace the essence of the vacation spot’s rivers, lush forests, and majestic banyan timber.

 The supply of the water that flows by Sandals Dunn’s River is from the pure reserves of the Dunn’s River Falls, from the foyer waterfalls to the cascading swimming pools of the Purple Lane® Spa. 

Visitors at Sandals Dunn’s River may also expertise the debut of the model’s first-ever signature perfume. Designed to evoke the romance of the Caribbean and encapsulate the sensible wildlife surrounding the resort, the scent is an explosion of colours – from white florals and fruits to notes of sandalwood and musk within the background – and greets friends upon arrival to the open-air foyer.

 Naturally Stylish lodging

Sandals “Firsts” on resort embrace Tufa Terrace SkyPool Butler Suites, a primary in Jamaica with glass panel edge infinity swimming pools spanning the size of balconies flanked by views of the Caribbean Sea. Visitors checking in to Coyaba Sky Swim-up Rondoval Butler Suites with Non-public Swimming pools will discover Sandals’ iconic standalone round villas have been thoughtfully reimagined with huge open-air rooftops from the place to bask below the Ocho Rios solar and stars. 

Luxurious Mammee Bay Beachfront Butler Suites® function expansive balconies that overlook the ocean with privileged sundown views, and Travertine Beachfront Membership Stage Rooms are named after the well-known Dunn’s River Falls’ big, pure limestone steps. Superbly appointed rooms and an expensive resort requires staff members outfitted in related model and they’re, because of a particular partnership with legendary dressmaker Stan Herman who collaborated with resort workers to develop a group match for the Caribbean.

Indulging in a brand new period

The connection to Jamaica continues at BLŪM, one in every of 12 new culinary ideas. An ode to the island’s majestic Blue Mountains, the quaint espresso outpost affords a first-of-its-kind espresso consuming expertise with 25-cup chilly drip towers, nitro chilly brew on faucet and Modbar pour-over models reaping the perfect out of Jamaica’s coveted bean – all finest loved paired with delectable pastries and treats. 

At Dunn’s Rum Membership, friends can journey all through the Caribbean through the area’s signature libation. That includes the biggest choice of rum on the island of Jamaica and another Sandals Resort, Dunn’s Rum Membership celebrates the quintessential spirit by merging collectively storytelling with curated, cleverly named rum flights. Evenings have been made for lingering on the swank Lapidus Lounge, an homage to Morris Lapidus, the famed architect who designed the positioning’s first resort – the Arawak Resort, and whose joyful designs epitomized Nineteen Sixties Caribbean stylish. 

That is the place to admire the bevy of architectural references and lift a toast to the visionary himself with a Morris Manhattan. Seaside, friends can sink their toes into the sand whereas having fun with libations at Laughing Waters Seaside Bar, named after the close by contemporary water falls that bubble up and gently spill to the ocean. For an genuine style of Jamaica, the Jerk Shack is as conventional as it’s scrumptious, providing crispy competition – fried candy corn truffles, alongside spicy “jerked” meats and seafood infused with native allspice and scotch bonnet pepper.

Along with the native libations and occasional creations, friends may also savor various new culinary feats together with Hamani, an izakaya-inspired sushi restaurant that brings the class of conventional Japan to the Caribbean; Edessa, the place the Caribbean and Aegean seas meet; an Asian-fusion menu at Banyu, which affords a mix of cultures all in a single eating expertise; Central and South American flavors at Zuka; Italian at Cascata; a style of France at L’Amande; grilled delights and island staples at Galene; or the eatery Saltaire, providing live-action breakfast and lunch picks.

Immersing Visitors within the Soul of Ocho Rios

From teeing off with complimentary inexperienced charges on the close by and newly refurbished Sandals Upton Property Golf & Nation Membership and diving the depths of the ocean and exploring marine sanctuaries with world-class companions at PADI to rafting the Martha Brae River on a 30-foot, artisan-crafted bamboo raft, Sandals Dunn’s River places Ocho Rios’ pure treasures at friends’ fingertips with its quintessential Luxurious Included® choices. 

“Constructing extraordinary resorts that make it simple for our friends to authentically expertise our dwelling nations and the those who convey these unbelievable locations to life, is the work of Sandals Resorts. The Caribbean is broad and numerous and brimming with taste, and enjoyable. There’s a lot to find right here and we wish to convey our friends nearer to all of it,” mentioned Stewart.