Sandals Dunns river

General Information

This resort is a part of Sandals Resort's Signature Collection. Guests at Signature Collection resorts receive the following in addition to the standard All-Inclusive package (scroll above to see All-Inclusive details):
  • Daily champagne breakfast in restaurant
  • Room service, where applicable
  • Turndown service in all rooms and suites
  • Beach valet service
  • Beach grill service - beach grills with full table service
  • Signature sunset happy hour with cocktail snacks
  • White-glove service at each resort's Signature restaurant
  • Two themed late-night culinary experiences per week
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    What to expect: Blending Caribbean and Italian Renaissance design, the resort attracts young couples seeking both rest and relaxation and lively group activities. (Guests must be adult couples at least 18 years of age.)
    Amenity highlights: A 411-meter (1,350-foot) beach features thatched shades, hammocks, and a massage cabana. Sprawling some 91 meter (300 feet) around a rock-garden waterfall, the resort's main pool features a 40-seat swim-up bar. A lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar surrounded by a wood sundeck encircles a two-story open-air pavilion sheltering a piano bar that opens nightly for singalong. Adjacent to each pool, a spa tub accommodates 30 guests.
    Insider tip: For surcharges, guests can arrange a candlelight dinner for two, complete with personal butler, roses, and champagne, at an isolated spot on the beach or in an ocean-view gazebo.
     
    The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for most amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

    A long drive lined by tall palm trees leads to the resort. An Italian Renaissance-style open-air lobby contains a fountain pool, twin spiral wrought-iron staircases, potted plants, and overstuffed seating. Near the lobby, a grove of tall trees shades an area for quiet contemplation and conversation. Two-person hammocks are available throughout the resort.

    An air-conditioned health spa with two couples' rooms, one featuring a two-person spa tub, offers massage, body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy, and facials, while a separate beauty salon offers hair braiding, paraffin treatments, waxing, and hair and nail care (surcharges for all services).

    The spa occupies a two-story building with both Caribbean accents such as bleached-wood ceilings and mahogany trim and Roman accents such as rose marble. It features a semi-open two-story pavilion decorated with Roman wall paintings and potted plants that contain a 16-person spa tub, warm and cool plunge pools, and pairs of saunas and steam rooms in a marble shower area.

    The lower level also includes an open-air fitness center with cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. Depending on demand, an instructor provides various workout classes such as aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing.

    After-dark entertainment is presented in the Forum, an air-conditioned theater with tiered banquette seating. Daytime activities include dance lessons, beer-drinking contests, fashion shows, and athletic games. A games room contains pool tables and slot machines. A kiosk in the upper lobby provides high-speed Internet access for surcharges.

    Golf carts are mandatory (extra fee). Shuttle to and from the golf course is complimentary.

    Roundtrip airport transportation will be provided by the Sandals Resort. Arrangements can be made at the Sandals Resort desk at the Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay airport) upon arrival.

    Swimming pool - outdoor
    Swim-up bar
    Steam room
    Full-service health spa
    Concierge desk
    Nightclub
    Restaurant(s) in hotel
    Parking (free)
    Meeting rooms (small groups)
    Internet access in public areas - high speed
    Business services
    24-hour front desk
    Security guard
    Hair salon
    Medical assistance available
    Tour assistance
    Dry cleaning service
    Wedding services
    Poolside bar
    Spa tub
    Sauna
    Airport transportation (complimentary)
    Fitness equipment
    Bar/lounge
    Parking (secure)
    Conference room(s)
    Banquet facilities
    Audio-visual equipment
    Internet access in public areas - surcharge
    Porter/bellhop
    Number of rooms:
    Gift shops or newsstand
    Beauty services
    Currency exchange
    Air-conditioned public areas

    Dining
     
    The majority of meals and beverages at the following restaurants are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
    The Terrace - Open-air restaurant with pool and ocean views. Bleached-wood, pyramid-shaped ceilings. Turquoise awnings. Breakfast, lunch buffets daily. Dress code: Resort casual.

    The Internationale Room - Air-conditioned restaurant serving a la carte dinner. British Colonial decor, including mahogany furniture, floral walls, marble and carpeted floors, pink and white linens, white wood columns. White-glove service. Nonsmoking. Breakfast and dinner. Dinner dress code: Resort evening.

    Ristorante d'Amore - Air-conditioned, ocean-view restaurant with black-and-white tile floor, recessed blue ceilings graced by silver stars, red walls, commedia dell'arte decorations; serving a la carte dinner six nights weekly (closed Thursdays). Non-smoking. Dress code: Resort casual.

    Windies- Specialty restaurant serving West Indian cuisine in an al fresco setting overlooking the waterfall pool. Nonsmoking. Dinner dress code: Resort casual.

    Kimonos - Air-conditioned restaurant with Asian dishes prepared table-side by entertaining chefs. Reservations required. Dress code: Resort casual.

    Falls Café - Open-air spot located between swimming pools. Open 21 hours daily for barbecued, grilled dishes and daily specials.


    Recreation
    The majority of recreational activities detailed below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

    The resort's beachfront extends 411 meter (1,350 feet) along the Caribbean Sea and features thatched shades, hammocks, and a massage cabana. Sprawling some 91 meter (300 feet) around a rock-garden waterfall, the resort's main pool offers daytime activities and features a 40-seat swimup bar. A round 30-person spa tub lies next to the pool.

    Surrounded by a wood sundeck, a lagoon-style pool with swim-up bar encircles a spacious two-story open-air pavilion with bleached-wood ceiling and black-and-white tile floor sheltering a piano bar that opens nightly for singalong. Adjacent to the pool, a round spa tub accommodates 30 guests.

    Use of kayaks, Sunfish and Hobie Cat sail boats, windsurfers, snorkeling gear, surf bikes, and Aquatrykes is part of the All-Inclusive Plan, as are water skiing, glass-bottom-boat trips, and catamaran rides. Scuba diving equipment and trips are also covered by the All-Inclusive Plan. Beginners can take resort-level course instruction (surcharge) and permitted to go on one diving trip per day. Divers with certification credentials are permitted two trips daily. The resort's dive center offers a certification course (surcharge).

    Land sports include volleyball, outdoor chess, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis (two courts with lights and two without lights), and a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course.

    Roundtrip transportation and greens fees for Sandals Golf and Country Club 18 km (11 miles) away are part of the All-Inclusive Plan, but mandatory caddies are not, nor are rental fees for optional carts and clubs.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

    Golfing
    Snorkeling
    Sailing
    Rafting
    Windsurfing
    Yoga classes/instruction
    Aerobics
    Basketball
    Scooter/Moped Rentals
    Fishing
    Golf - driving range
    Swimming
    Water skiing
    Motor boating
    Pilates classes/instruction
    Volleyball
    Tennis
    Bicycle rentals
    Horse riding/rental
     
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