The newest Sandals resort in Jamaica and our new favorite, Sandals Dunn’s River is a stunning resort located in Ocho Rios. It offers a gorgeous setting, amazing food, cool unique bars, great pools, and excellent service.

It also features incredible new suites that are perfect for honeymooners, such as the Coyaba Sky Rondovals with private pool sanctuaries.

Sandals Dunn’s River Wedding Packages

All inclusive weddings at Sandals Dunn’s River come in a variety of packages, ranging from a free wedding to luxe celebrations for large groups.

Here is a list of the Sandals wedding packages available:

Two Lovebirds Wedding Package, for 2 guests (perfect for elopements):
Includes a complete wedding for two people including a wedding planner, preparation of documents, a wedding and gift registry website, onsite coordinators, a couple’s massage, ceremony location, pre-recorded music, a bouquet and boutonniere of roses, a bridal attendant, a 1-hour reception with hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine, a two-tiered white fondant wedding cake, a reception table with white tablecloth and white cushioned chairs, a private candlelight 4-course dinner with prosecco, a photographer and 10 digital images, and the Sandals free honeymoon package.
Sweetheart Wedding Package, for up to 10 guests (free if you stay in a club or butler room for 7 or more nights):
Includes what you get in the package above plus upgrades and extras, including 15% off spa services, $200 credit towards a photo package, $200 credit towards a video package, orchids for the bouquet and boutonniere, a signature cocktail in addition to the sparkling wine toast at the reception, nonalcoholic beverages at the reception, and a $100 credit towards a private candlelight beach dinner, scuba diving, or a beach or pool cabana.
Bliss Wedding Package for up to 50 guests:
Includes what you get in previous package plus special offers like a 6th or 11th room free when booking in certain months, a pre-ceremony welcome cocktail reception with drinks and hors d’ouevres and 20 digital images. You get a bigger reception as well, with a one-hour cocktail party with premium bar and nonalcoholic beverages, passed hors d’oeuvres, a sparkling wine toast, and a signature cocktail, plus a two-hour dinner reception with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Epic Wedding Package for up to 140 guests:
The same inclusions as the Bliss package plus snacks, frozen fruit kabobs, and sparkling wine for the bride and groom while getting ready for the wedding, a 2-hour rehearsal dinner, $500 credit toward a photo package, $500 credit toward a video package, flowers for up to two members of the bridal and groom’s parties, a three-tiered wedding cake, a sweetheart table, and 2-hour DJ service at the reception.

While each Sandals wedding package comes with set elements, you can add on a variety of extras to create your own custom celebration. But if you’re looking for a fast and easy planning process, the packages contain all you need for a magical wedding.

Sandals Dunn’s River Wedding Venues

Sandals destination weddings can be held at a variety of venues. The venues at Sandals Dunn’s River include:

Beachfront
Oceanview gazebo
Garden gazebo

Sandals Dunn’s River Weddings Prices

Your Sandals Dunn’s River wedding cost can range from free to more than $14,000 depending on how many people you have and what optional extras you add on. You can find a full Sandals wedding price list on their website.

Note that Sandals wedding packages don’t include mandatory government fees, which range depending on the island. For Jamaica, the price is currently $250. You can ask your wedding planner at Sandals Dunn’s River what fee you will owe and how to pay it.

How to Plan a Wedding at Sandals

Planning your wedding at Sandals is going to include several people.

I recommend you start with talking to a travel agent to help you select the best resort for you and your guests.
Once you have your resort selected, you can book your room and reserve your wedding date.
After this you will be assigned a wedding coordinator. This is someone that will help you with all the details of your wedding.
Make a deposit to reserve your wedding date, time, and venue.
Invite your guests and connect them with your travel advisor to get their accommodations booked; that will contribute towards your group incentives.
Send required documents to your wedding planner to prepare for the wedding ceremony.
After arriving at the resort, you will meet with the wedding coordinator to go through all the details once again.
Get married!

Test Drive Your Wedding!

Deciding where you will get married is a big decision. To help you with this, Sandals has created a “Test-Drive Your Wedding” package to allow engaged couples to experience a Sandals Resort before booking their destination wedding.

The offer provides discounted rates for 2- or 3-night stays at select Sandals Resorts, giving couples the chance to explore venues, meet wedding planners, and enjoy the resort.

The cost of your trip is then credited towards your wedding cost!

Pricing & Resort Options

• $275 per couple per night (2-night stay) – Available at Sandals Montego Bay, Royal Caribbean, Negril, South Coast, and Ochi Beach.

• $325-$400 per couple per night (2-night stay) – Offered at Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Royal Bahamian, and Sandals Dunn’s River.

• $300-$450 per couple per night (3-night stay) – Available at Sandals Regency La Toc, Grande St. Lucian, Halcyon Beach, Grande Antigua, Grenada, Barbados, Royal Barbados, Emerald Bay, Royal Curaçao, and Saint Vincent.

Important Details

• Stay Dates: Only available Sunday-Wednesday, subject to availability and blackout dates.

• Credit Toward Wedding: The total Test Drive rate (excluding extra nights) can be credited toward a wedding group booking of 5 or more rooms through Sandals’ Unique Travel Corp (UTC) Groups Department.

• Booking Restrictions: Couples must book their Test-Drive stay before confirming wedding reservations, and Test-Drive dates cannot be within 4 months of the wedding travel dates.

• Couples must meet with a wedding planner on-site during their stay, or they will forfeit the Test-Drive credit.

This is a great opportunity for couples considering a Sandals wedding to preview the resort, meet planners, and finalize wedding details while enjoying a mini-vacation.

Get a Free Room for Your Wedding

Another perk of having your wedding at Sandals is the ability to earn free accommodations. At Sandals you can get a free room credit after 5 rooms or 9 rooms are paid for. The amount of rooms required varies depending on the dates of your wedding.

Free Anniversary Nights

Sandals makes it easier to come back, offering a free night for couples traveling around their anniversary. To get a free anniversary night, first book a minimum of 7 nights in a Club or Butler level room at the Sandals Resort of your choice.

Sandals Dunn’s River Resort Overview

The newest of the 7 Sandals resorts in Jamaica, Sandals Dunn’s River offers an elevated experience and all kinds of new dining and accommodation options. We feel like it’s one of the best Sandals resorts, with delicious food, cool craft cocktail bars, beautiful pools, and a beautiful setting.

One of the best honeymoon suites here is the Coyaba Sky Rondoval. This unique suite features access to a swim-up pool plus a private pool sanctuary and a rooftop terrace with plush seating, a bistro dining set, a telescope, and a Tranquility Soaking Tub for two. Inside, there’s a separate living area and a lavish bathroom that includes a second oversized soaking tub plus a walk-in shower. This romantic sanctuary also comes with butler service and in-room check-in.

There are 9 bars and 12 restaurants at Sandals Dunn’s River. Almost all of the restaurants are unique to this location and new to the Sandals brand. Restaurants include:

Saltaire (international)
Edessa (Greek)
Cascata (Italian)
L’Amande (French)
Banyu (Asian fusion)
Zuka (Latin fusion)
Galene (seaside grill)
Pizzeria Isola (pizza)
Hanami (sushi)
The Jerk Shack (Caribbean)
Dunn’s (rum bar and snacks)
Blum (coffees and pastry)

As at all Sandals resorts, there is a wide range of complimentary activities available. These include:

Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Hobie Cat sailing
Waterskiing
Tubing
Wakeboarding
Kneeboarding
Glass bottom boats
Tennis
Pickleball
Beach volleyball
Basketball
Pool tables
Daily and nightly entertainment

There are 5 nice pools and multiple whirlpools at Sandals Dunn’s River. There is also a full fitness center included. A really nice Red Lane spa is available, but services are extra. Offsite excursions are also available but extra.

You also have access to everything at nearby Sandals Ochi, with complimentary transfers.