Hotel Overview
Situated close to the popular holiday destination of Ocho Rios, the Jewel Dunn's River provides a wonderful retreat for adults that are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in Jamaica. If you ever feel the need to leave the resort then the nearby town of Ocho Rios offers even more to do, whether visiting the many shops and restaurants, enjoying the sun on the beach or take a trip to see some of the fantastic sights nearby such as Dunn's River Falls and the Dolphin Cove.
Designed to be an ultimate paradise for adults only, this impressive and all-inclusive 4-star resort is set within 25 acres of lush gardens and a fine sandy beach, providing a truly memorable setting in which to enjoy your holiday. Recently reopened and refurbished the resort offers 250 luxurious guest rooms and suites situated in several buildings around the complex, each featuring a terrace with views over the gardens, pool, mountains or the ocean. To help make your stay at the Jewel Dunn's River Resort an unforgettable experience you will find there are numerous ways to relax and be entertained with some stunning featuring including two large outdoor pools, a choice of restaurants and for those guests looking for the ultimate luxury experience you might like to try the Jewel Exclusive package. If that wasn't enough the resort also has an extensive Radiant SPA centre where you can unwind and indulge yourself with a variety of services including spa tubs/jacuzzi, steam rooms, whirlpools, a sauna and a host of massage/beauty treatments that will help erase any troubles away. Alternatively if you are feeling a bit more energetic you might like to keep yourself fit at the modern fully equipped gym or try some of the activities on offer such as the 9-hole golf course, a tennis court, non-motorised water sports at the beach or for a truly memorable experience the staff can arrange excursions to the nearby spectacular Dunn's Falls.
Not just for leisure however, the resort can also cater equally well for guests wishing to stay on business or for an important event such as a celebration or wedding. There is plenty of event space that is available to use including well-equipped conference/meeting rooms measuring a total of 1200 meters, along with a business centre and for any assistance with special events the professional multilingual can offer any event catering you might need.
For any additional assistance you might need your stay there is also a 24-hour front desk and a concierge desk happy to help with any information you might need, along with also able to arrange a number of useful services including currency exchange, car hire, laundry/dry cleaning facilities and tour/ticket assistance.
Wi-Fi is free.
**Official star rating: 4**
##Location
Ocho Rios is a wonderful place for all kinds of holidays, whether you are looking to try out of some of the many activities available in the area such as water sports and excursions or simply looking for a more relaxed holiday browsing the shops or relaxing on the fantastic beaches. Some of the exciting activities available in the area include bike tours, river rafting and also see some of the impressive sights such as the Dunn's River Falls, a tour through a Jamaican agricultural property and the Coyaba River Garden and Museum. The nearby town of Ocho Rios was once a fishing village but now caters for tourists as well with restaurants, night clubs and shops; it is also a popular port for cruises and one of the most popular activities is the chance to swim and interactive with the dolphins in Dolphin Cove.
##Accomodation
The 250 luxurious rooms at the resort offer guests an incredible choice of accommodation with a choice of premier rooms each with a unique theme depending on the building they are located in, including the Sapphire Mountain, Emerald Lanai, Diamond Premier, Sapphire Ocean and Diamond Ocean rooms. There are the even more luxurious suites for those looking to spare no expense with choices including the One-Bedroom Ocean View Butler Suites and the Honeymoon Haven One-Bedroom Ocean Front Suites, which offer additional luxury amenities and space.
All of the rooms and suites feature en suite bathrooms and a private terrace, along with an extensive selection of modern amenities to help ensure you are always comfortable, including: air conditioning – LCD TV with satellite channels – fridge – minibar – tea/coffee maker – clock/radio – desk – wired high-speed internet access (surcharge) – hairdryer – complimentary toiletries.
##Eating and Drinking
There are a total of 6 different restaurants to choose from while staying at the resort, each offering different types of cuisine to suit a variety of tastes.
If you are looking for a more formal dining experience such as at the Platinum Restaurant serving contemporary Caribbean cuisine, or the slightly less formal Moonstone Restaurant serving Italian cuisine and for a unique experience you might like to try the Jade Samurai with its teppanyaki-style, chop-chop entertainment right at your table. Lastly there is also the Coral Café, which has a delightful buffet service for breakfast and lunch then in the evenings offers an a-la-carte dinner service.
For a more casual meal there are some great alternatives such as the Court Jesters serving a delicious choice of fire-oven cooked pizzas, or on the beach you can find the Aquamarina Beach Grill where you can enjoy a range of snacks such as sandwiches, burgers, wraps and also refreshing juices and cocktails.
The resort also has a number of bars where you can sit down for a bit and enjoy a cool drink or a snack, with swim-up bars at the pools along with Boardwalk Bar, the Jasper's Chillin & Piano and the most stunning of all is the Emerald Tree Lounge, which is illuminated in the evenings.
**ALL-INCLUSIVE**
MEALS:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
DRINKS: Unlimited premium drinks at 6 bars.
##Swimming Pools
The Jewel Dunn's River Resort features two epic pools, with the main pool “The Falls Pool” designed for the more active swimmer and is inspired by the area's biggest attraction, the Dunn's Falls with its impressive water feature. Guests can also use the Sunken Treasure swim-up bar for a variety of refreshments and drinks or take advantage of the pool concierge service for those who chose to stay as “Jewel Exclusive”.
For those just looking to relax and stay cool under the sun there is also “Jasper's Chillin' Pool” which has some unique features including a bridge that provides access to the island bar in the centre, along with a swim-up bar, a second hot tub and enjoy soothing jazz music in the evenings.
PO Box 858
Mammee Bay
Ocho Rios
Caribbean
876-972-7400 (local)