Virgin Holidays View
This is the largest resort in the Sandals chain and offers the choice of 2 hotels for the price of 1. Climbing up a fabulously verdant hillside are the Ciboney Villas, where there is a collection of villas with shared pools surrounded by bright flowers, and the central Great House boasts a stunning main pool with intimate cabanas. Across the road and fronting a beautiful stretch of white sand is the Riviera Seaside Village with an amazing boardwalk that extends out to sea, offering numerous sun-soaking spots and tropical alfresco dining. Land and water sports abound and golf is available nearby at Sandals Golf & Country Club. 11 restaurants and 10 bars leave you spoilt for choice and, of course, the Red Lane® Spa is on hand for those wonderful rejuvenating treatments. As the name implies, this really is resort living on the grand scale, offering garden serenity or beachfront exuberance.
Where is it?
Just outside Ocho Rios. Transfer time from airport: 1 hour 45 min.
Eats and drinks
11 restaurants; Bayside (International), Valentiono’s (Italian), Arizona (Southwestern), The Reef Terrace (Caribbean), Market Place (International), Manor (Caribbean), Orchids (Asian), San Gennaro (Italian), Manor House Bistro, Barefoot Bistro, and Sandtrap and 10 Bars including juice bar and piano bar.
Entertainment
Nightly entertainment, theme nights, cocktail parties, disco, and piano bar.
Fun and games
7 main swimming pools, 22 whirlpools, 100 villa pools, 2 Red Lane® fitness centres, Land sports: volleyball, floodlit tennis, basketball, billiards, table tennis, shuffleboard, Unlimited golf including green fees and transfers to nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club (mandatory caddies and optional carts payable locally, clubs available for hire).
Water sports: Scuba-diving (FREE for PADI-certified divers, fee applies for others), kayaks, glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, windsurfing and aqua trikes.
Handy stuff
Largest Red Lane® Spa in the Sandals chain, with treatments available at extra charge. Butler and concierge service available in some suite categories.
Room info
529 rooms in 2 main areas. Riviera Deluxe Rooms are situated in the Bamboo Grove building, with balcony or patio, air-conditioning, satellite TV, amenity kit, telephone, clock radio, ceiling fan, private bath/ shower, coffee maker, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and king-size bed.
Room Upgrade
Riviera Premium Rooms – are in the Bamboo Grove building and have views of the gardens or pool. Most have balcony.
Honeymoon Luxury Cottage Rooms – are set in cottages, each with 4-8 rooms, sprinkled throughout the gardens. All have balcony or patio.
Honeymoon Penthouse Mountainview Concierge Rooms – elegant rooms with four poster mahogany furnishings and a 27" TV. All have balconies and concierge service.
St Anne Plantation Junior Suite with Shared Pool – set in the villa complex with combined sleeping and living area and also a kitchenette. Suites feature concierge service.
Honeymoon Oceanview Villa One Bedroom Suite with Shared Pool – intimate villas with spacious living area, balcony and ocean/garden views. Suites are complete with butler service.
Romeo & Juliet Honeymoon One Bedroom Suite with Private Courtyard, Whirlpool and Pool and Butler Service. Suites are very private and have views of a private pool or courtyard.
Additional information
DRESS CODE: Smart casual for dinner with collared shirts, trousers and shoes for gents.
Two people in love over 18 only.
All Inclusive
Sandals Resorts are Luxury Included®: from deluxe accommodation, fine dining, unlimited premium-brand drinks and tips, to a huge range of sports facilities and entertainment – it's all included!