Riu Ocho Rios

The short version

A water park on site and a beach out front: that is the short version of Riu Ocho Rios. This family resort sits directly on Mammee Bay beach and has its own Splash Water World, plus two outdoor pools with swim-up bars. Children can join the RIU Land program while you try the spa or the water sports. Six restaurants include a jerk station along with Asian, Italian and steakhouse venues. Montego Bay's airport is roughly a 90-minute drive.

Best for Families with young kids Families with teens Multi-generation groups

Good to know

• A family resort directly on Mammee Bay beach.
• The Splash Water World water park is on site, along with two outdoor pools with swim-up bars.
• Six restaurants, including the St. Ann buffet, Pepe's Food jerk station, and Asian, Italian and steakhouse venues.
• Children have the RIU Land program. There is also a spa, water sports and conference rooms.

Before you book

The resort is about 90 km from Montego Bay's airport (MBJ), roughly a 90-minute drive, so plan your arrival day around it.