Let me start off by saying that the RIU Ochos Rios was not our first choice of stay. Last year we went to Cancun and stayed at the Marriot CasaMagna (beautiful hotel), and the RIU didn’t seem to match up. It was also the first time we were staying in an all inclusive resort (we usually like to venture away... more

Sadly, I haven't been able to write this review sooner, but I have to share a wonderful review of this resort. The Riu Ocho Rios had the best of everything - food, rooms, entertainment, beach and pool. And it was all inclusive. My boyfriend and I visited Jamaica earlier this year as a late Winter break. It was the perfect... more

RIU- Ocho Rios, Jamaica,: "Absolutely magnificent!" Date: July 1-8, 2008 Reviewer: A TripAdvisor Member, PA, USA We have just returned from a week at the RiU. The hotel is magnificent and we have never experienced such incredible service before. It was so lovely that it was hard to drag ourselves away from the hotel to go to other atractions around... more

OK, here's the real scoop on Riu Ocho Rios. We just returned last night after 5 nights. My wife and I are fiftyish and we took three teenagers, one with a girlfriend and a daughter with a 26 year old just out of the Army, two tours in Iraq. I have travelled the US extensively for 20 years on business,... more

Great hotel mon. you meet the locals and it was beautiful. Right beside the beach and all more

Myself and my new husband stayed at the RIU from 17th June - 01 July. We had an amazing time. I had read all the horror stories about the bus journey etc but it really wasnt bad being on an air conditioned coach with gorgeous views of the ocean! The hotel itself was modern, spacious and exceptionally clean, couldnt fault... more

oh my god this hotel is amaizing, and so are the staff! this hotel is like a palace. the checkin was quick and simple, the rooms were big and cleaned everyday. towels changed everyday. the food was amaizing and there was always something differeent to choose from. the staff are fantastic!! they keep going all day, from 8 in the... more

Clubhotel RIU Ocho Rios July 3 to July 17 2008 Mike and Anne, Yorkshire, England This was an absolutely fabulous holiday. We were celebrating our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We booked through Thomson Holidays and everything was great. We booked extra legroom seatson the plane and it was great with about 3 feet of space in front of us to stretch... more

Jamaica Girls Trip 2008 was my best ever!!! We came with the intention of going out and Ocho Rios had proved to be the best location for it. We had the benefit of having a great company, that is local in Jamaica to bring us in. Know Jamaica Tours. I had found them on-line from reading a trip advisor review.... more