The New Sandals Dunn's River & Sandals Royal Dunn's River
Sandals® Resorts International Unveils Plans In Jamaica
Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean's leading Luxury Included® Resort company, celebrated its legacy in Jamaica and affirmed its unshakable commitment to the country at a special groundbreaking ceremony today attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The event celebrated the first phase of an ambitious $230 million (USD) project, that will include Sandals Dunn's River followed by Phase II of transforming the adjacent oceanfront land into Sandals Royal Dunn's River, a commitment to the organization's wider expansion plans in its home country.
Today's event steps off last month's announcement that SRI will transform two properties acquired last year plus a prime parcel of beachfront land into three distinct resorts in Ocho Rios.
The New Sandals Dunn's River & Sandals Royal Dunn's RiverPhase I development plans begin with the total transformation of Sandals Dunn's River -
which returns to the Sandals family under the same moniker as when it was originally added to the Sandals Resorts portfolio in 1990. SRI has targeted completion of the new Sandals Dunn's River for fourth quarter 2022. Phase II is the creation of sister-property Sandals Royal Dunn's River, which will be adjacent and offer generous exchange privileges with a slated completion in 2023.
Stewart says the new Sandals Dunn's River was the last project he and his late father collaborated on and is an homage to the natural beauty of their beloved Jamaica, with water pulled and circulated from natural reserves and the brand's signature suites being a prominent feature.
In addition to cascading waterfalls at the entrance, Sandals Dunn's River will offer a total of 260 rooms including 48 signature SkyPool Suites, a first for Jamaica, which will feature a private cantilevered, solar-heated plunge pool with infinity edge. 12 Swim-up Rondoval™ Suites with many featuring a "Rooftop Terrace" will also grace the property - both signature Love Nest Butler Suites® for the ultimate in privacy and service; 10 restaurants including a specialty rum bar inside the brand's newest Latin Fusion restaurant concept Azuka and 9 bars; 7 pools including 2 river pools and Red Lane® Spa.