Sandals® Dunn’s River Resort Opens in Ocho Rios

Celebrating its storied previous, Dunn’s River Falls opens with new culinary ideas and the introduction of Jamaica’s first SkyPool Suites.

Following a momentous grand opening celebration on Could 19, the all-new Sandals Dunn’s River opens as we speak because the seventeenth resort within the award-winning Sandals Resorts portfolio. Positioned on a shocking stretch of white sand seaside – 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, as we speak’s Sandals Dunn’s River is a totally new and totally remodeled resort and expertise. That includes new culinary ideas and elevated suite designs, the 260-room luxurious all-inclusive resort presents 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 seaside 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,” stated Adam Stewart, Government Chairman of Sandals Resorts Worldwide (SRI). “At this time, we have a good time innovation and a dedication to excellence as we unveil the subsequent technology of Sandals Resorts in our residence nation of Jamaica. I can not consider a greater technique to honor his legacy and acknowledge the unbelievable way forward for our model than to welcome our very first visitors to Sandals Dunn’s River.”

“It’s nice to have you ever residence.”

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 bushes. The supply of the water that flows by way of 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. Friends 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 good natural world 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 visitors upon arrival to the open-air foyer.

Naturally Stylish Lodging

Sandals “Firsts” on resort embody 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. Friends 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 underneath 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’ large, pure limestone steps. Superbly appointed rooms and an expensive resort requires crew members outfitted in comparable type and they’re, due to a particular partnership with legendary designer Stan Herman who collaborated with resort employees to develop a group match for the Caribbean.

Indulging in a New Period

The connection to Jamaica continues at BLŪM, one among 12 new culinary ideas. An ode to the island’s majestic Blue Mountains, the quaint espresso outpost presents a first-of-its-kind espresso ingesting expertise with 25-cup chilly drip towers, nitro chilly brew on faucet and Modbar pour-over items reaping the perfect out of Jamaica’s coveted bean – all greatest loved paired with delectable pastries and treats. At Dunn’s Rum Membership, visitors can journey all through the Caribbean by way of the area’s signature libation. That includes the most important number of rum on the island of Jamaica and some other Sandals Resort, Dunn’s Rum Membership celebrates the quintessential spirit by merging collectively storytelling with curated, cleverly named rum flights.Evenings had been made for lingering on the swank Lapidus Lounge, an homage to Morris Lapidus, the famed architect who designed the location’s first resort – the Arawak Lodge, and whose joyful designs epitomized 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, visitors can sink their toes into the sand whereas having fun with libations at Laughing Waters Seashore 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 desserts, alongside spicy “jerked” meats and seafood infused with native allspice and scotch bonnet pepper.

Along with the native libations and occasional creations, visitors also can savor quite a few 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 presents 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 alternatives.

Immersing Friends 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 visitors’ fingertips with its quintessential Luxurious Included® choices. 

“Constructing extraordinary resorts that make it straightforward for our visitors to authentically expertise our residence nations and the people who carry these unbelievable locations to life, is the work of Sandals Resorts. The Caribbean is vast and various and brimming with taste, and enjoyable. There’s a lot to find right here and we need to carry our visitors nearer to all of it,” stated Stewart.

Tune in to SRI Government Chairman Adam Stewart on the Sandals Palmcast as he introduces Sandals Dunn’s River and welcomes the Caribbean’s latest dream vacation spot to the Sandals portfolio right here. For extra data and to order your keep, go to: https://www.sandals.com/dunns-river/.

 About Sandals® Resorts

Sandals® Resorts presents two folks in love the benefit and refinement of the most-awarded luxurious all-inclusive trip expertise within the Caribbean. With 17 beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, and Curaçao, every resort displays the design, delicacies, and distinctive essence of its island residence. From butler service and connoisseur eating to top-shelf liquor and opulent suites, together with the Caribbean’s first Over-the-Water Villas and Bungalows, Sandals Resorts creates the time and moments vital for {couples} to reconnect and give attention to what issues most: one another. Infamous for pioneering improvements that consistently evolve and elevate the all-inclusive trip expertise, Sandals Resorts has just lately launched contemporary ideas such because the model’s first-ever double infinity pool and an off-site Island Inclusive eating program, whereas staying true to its Caribbean roots and showcasing the transformative hyperlink between tourism and its energy to remodel lives by way of its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Basis. Sandals Resorts is a part of family-owned Sandals Resorts Worldwide (SRI) which incorporates family-friendly Seashores Resorts, and is the Caribbean’s main all-inclusive resort firm. For extra details about the Sandals Resorts Luxurious Included® distinction, go to www.sandals.com.