Come May 2023, Sandals Resorts International will officially welcome into its portfolio the return of a wholly reconceptualized Sandals Dunn’s River with a mandate to take luxury to new heights.

The all-new 260-room resort is currently undergoing a top-to-bottom restoration – designed to embrace the essence of Jamaica, its curving rivers, lush forests, and majestic banyan trees.

Among the resort’s newest noteworthy renovations guests can look forward to at the hotel’s reopening, are the addition of brand new Tufa SkyPool Butler Suites, reimagined standalone villas at the Coyaba Swim-Up Rondoval Butler Suites, and luxurious ocean views courtesy of the Mammee Bay Beachfront Butler Suites.

The new Tufa SkyPool Butler Suites will feature glass panels spanning the length of oceanfront balconies, for a cascading infinity effect clear to the Caribbean Sea.

At the Coyaba Swim-Up Rondoval Butler Suites with Private Pools, Sandals’ iconic, standalone villas are reimagined with vast open-air rooftops featuring private soaking tubs, sun-lounging areas and privileged views of the surrounding flora.

The luxurious Mammee Bay Beachfront Butler Suites® will be equipped with spacious balconies directly overlooking the ocean waters, with gold fixtures and green accents speckled throughout the resort’s various unique accommodations for a nature-meets-luxury effect that immerses guests in the setting’s unequivocal beauty.

Apart from newly renovated infrastructure, the revamped Sandals Dunn’s River will offer guests a wide array of culinary offerings with 12 Global Gourmet™ restaurants.

Infused with the classic cooking techniques found in the finest establishments in France, L’Amande will serve an exquisite mélange of French delicacy and Jamaican fare in a chic setting.

A Greek concept, Edessa, is where the Caribbean and Aegean seas will meet, elegantly named for the ancient city of abundant waters.

From Thailand to Japan, the Asian-fusion menu at Banyu will offer a blend of cultures all in a single dish.

Beloved staples, old and new, will satisfy cravings and please palates – from the Central and South American flavors at Zuka, debuted first at Sandals Royal Curaçao, to the rustic yet soulful Jerk Shack and its traditional sweet and peppery delights.

High spirits will long live at nine bars, each with a distinct identity – including the hip and sophisticated Dunn’s Rum Club, where the island’s signature libation will be shaken and stirred into authentic Jamaican craft cocktails expertly mixed with locally-sourced ingredients like coconut and sorrel-smoked rum.

A ‘Sandals First’ in Jamaica, the rooftop bar, Ocarina, will pair spirits with the gentle sea breeze, while the chic Lapidus Lounge pays homage to renowned architect Morris Lapidus who designed the resort when it was first built as the Arawak Hotel in the 1950s.

Inspired by Jamaica’s quintessential Blue Mountains, where the beans are harvested and roasted exclusively for the resort, guests can experience a fresh cup of pour-over coffee at BLŪM café, along with Japanese-style and nitro cold brew best enjoyed with island-inspired treats.

Upon arrival, guests will be met by cascading waters collected from the depths of the Dunn’s River Falls, with all water features sourced from the natural reserves of the river throughout the resort.

Designed to mimic the flow of the river, the new Sandals resort will boast Jamaica’s largest pool, featuring a glass panel edge, brilliantly leveled to the sand for a water-meets-sand-meets-ocean effect.

To make the perfect vacation even better, guests can get to know the other corners of Jamaica through the brand’s “Stay at One, Play at All Sandals” exchange program and check out additional Sandals Resorts in the area with complimentary transfers between resorts in Ocho Rios.

Guests who book a stay at Sandals Dunn’s River now through August 31, 2022, will receive a special Grand Opening Offer with instant credit savings of up to US$605 off on stays of seven paid nights or longer.

The offer is combinable with other Sandals’ saving promotions, for travel from May 24, 2023, through December 31, 2025.

Extending a warm welcome back to past guests of the original Sandals Dunn’s River, returning guests who are Sandals Select Reward Members will enjoy a complimentary Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise for two.

For more information, visit https://www.sandals.com/dunns-river/.