Deluxe accommodation includes 846 beautifully decorated rooms and Junior Suites, all equipped with mini-bar and liquor dispenser. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/riu_ocho_rios/hotel/1806/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:46:15 EST This brand new property is located on a breathtaking beach, surrounded by Ocho Rios' famous rainforests and spectacular waterfalls. Deluxe accommodation includes 846 beautifully decorated rooms and Junior Suites, all equipped with mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Junior suites feature hydro-massage bathtubs for superior comfort and relaxation. Enjoy the best of both worlds: choose to unwind with outstanding international fine dining, pamper yourself at our Spa or revel in the Caribbean sunshine and authentic tropical atmosphere and entertainment. Riu Ocho Rios will satisfy all your Caribbean desires to the utmost. * Opening winter 2005 * Situated in Ocho Rios in northern Jamaica * On the beachfront * Two 6-storey buildings and one 5-storey building * Surrounded by 90,000 m2 / 107,000 sq. yards of lush gardens * Complimentary sun loungers on the beach * 10 km / 6.2 miles to Ocho Rios * 4 km / 2.5 miles to a shopping centre * 105 km / 65 miles to Montego Bay airport * 600 m / 1,970 ft. from a bus stop * Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Amex, Visa, Diners * 846 guestrooms * Bathroom * Hairdryer * 110 V * Telephone * Central air conditioning * Ceiling fan * Mini-bar * Liquor dispenser * Satellite TV * In-room safe * Balcony or terrace * Inter-connecting rooms available Superior Junior Suites with: * Bathroom with hydromassage bathtub * Sofa or sofa bed Suites with: * Bathroom with bathtub, shower/WC and bidet * Superior suites with bathroom with hydromassage bathtub * Some suites have a jacuzzi * Adjoining living room area with sofa Main building facilities: * "Blue Mountain" lobby bar with terrace * "St. Ann" restaurant with non-smoking section and terrace * "Sir Richard" � la carte restaurant * "Tushima" Japanese restaurant (exclusively for clients staying in superior rooms) * "Mandalay" Asian restaurant * "Piccola Italia" Italian restaurant * Sports bar * "Pacha" night club * Hairdresser * Boutique and kiosk * Supermarket and various shops * 2 conference rooms * Internet room Other facilities: * Two swimming pools with jacuzzi * Children�s swimming pool * Complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool * Sun terrace * Spa services with massages, beauty salon, etc. (additional charge) * Complimentary gym, sauna and jacuzzi * "Mammee Bay" poolside restaurant, grill and steakhouse (exclusively for clients staying in superior rooms) * "Plantation" poolside restaurant, grill and steakhouse * "Dunn's River" bar * "Reggae" and "Rastafari", two poolside bars with swim-up bar * Children�s playground and mini-club * "Seagrape" beach bar All Inclusive features Sports and activities: * Gym, table tennis, volleyball * Sauna, jacuzzi * Floodlit hard surface tennis court * Multipurpose sports pitch * Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking * Snorkelling equipment, 1 introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool Entertainment programme: * Daytime entertainment programme for children age 4 to 12 (daily) * Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily) * Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily) Complimentary entrance to "Pacha" night club and drinks (open six nights a week) At the hotel (additional charge): * Billiards * Scuba diving, scuba diving school Other sports and facilities nearby (additional charge): * Assorted water sports available * Golf course and horse riding All Inclusive features All meals and snacks: Breakfast: * Full American breakfast buffet and on the spot cooking stations * Continental breakfast/snack Lunch: * Hot and cold buffet and on the spot cooking stations * Pizzas, pasta, salads and assorted desserts * Jerk (traditional Jamaican barbecue) station (six times a week) Dinner: * Buffets and on the spot cooking stations * Special evenings: Theme buffet twice a week Optional dining (reservations required in advance): * "Sir Richard" � la carte restaurant * "Mandalay" Asian restaurant * Grill and steakhouse * "Piccola Italia" Italian restaurant Available, exclusively for clients staying in superior rooms: * "Tushima" Japanese restaurant * Grill and steakhouse in the "Mammee Bay" restaurant Snacks 24 hours a day Beverages: * Unlimited local and imported beverages 24 hours a day * Mini-bar and regularly restocked liquor dispenser Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 846 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/riu_ocho_rios/hotel/1806/17/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:46:15 EST