06-05-2025
Iconic Caribbean all-inclusive beach resort to close
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All-inclusive resorts have been drawing vacationers to unwind in paradise in the Caribbean since the 1960s, and today their appeal is stronger than ever as travelers prioritize both value and worry-free luxury.
Long sought-after by couples seeking luxurious beach getaways, Jamaica is home to some of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, including some renowned options designed for the whole family.
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But unfortunately for many families who travel to the vibrant island to make memories together on its white-sand shores, one of Jamaica's most beloved all-inclusive resorts for families is now set to close.
Interestingly, the resort hasn't always been a family-friendly establishment. In the 1960s, it was one of Hugh Hefner's Playboy Club hotels, but was later reimagined as one of the first family-focused all-inclusive resorts.
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Now, the property is on the verge of yet another transformation.
Beaches Resorts is expanding in Turks and Caicos and other destinations, despite closing in Ocho Rios. Image source: Beaches Resorts
Beaches Ocho Rios to close its doors May 31
For more than 20 years, Sandals Resorts has operated the popular Ocho Rios resort under its family-focused Beaches brand, but the property owner has decided that it's time for the storied retreat to begin a new chapter.
'For years, Beaches Ocho Rios has been a place where families laughed together, where the littlest guests took their first steps in soft sand, and where kids, parents, and grandparents came together to make incredible memories. It has been an honor to be part of your stories, and we know this place will always hold a special spot in your hearts — just as it does in ours,' Beaches wrote in a closing announcement posted to the resort's website.
Beaches Ocho Rios is not owned by Sandals, unlike the Caribbean-based company's 17 adults-only Sandals resorts and two other family-focused Beaches resorts.
'Unlike the others in our portfolio, Beaches Ocho Rios is owned by a third party and the resort's owners are planning a major renovation,' the company explained.
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Beaches Ocho Rios will close on May 31 and is no longer accepting new reservations for guests at this time.
'However, for those with upcoming reservations at Beaches Ocho Rios, rest assured —we've got you covered. Our team will be in touch with exclusive options to ensure your next Beaches vacation is just as amazing as you've always dreamed,' the company promised.
Beaches brand expanding in other parts of the Caribbean
Despite the end of the Beaches Ocho Rios era, the family all-inclusive vacation brand is focused on growth. The company recently announced plans to double its footprint within the next five years, with new resorts in development in other parts of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
'With a one-billion-dollar investment in luxury family travel across the Caribbean, Beaches Resorts is growing, giving you more places to make unforgettable memories,' the company explained in the Beaches Ocho Rios closing announcement.
New Beaches resort destinations in development include:
Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos – a brand-new village of the family all-inclusive resort, opening in spring 2026
Beaches Runaway Bay on Jamaica's North Coast
Beaches Barbados – Beaches debut property on the island of Barbados, set to break ground in late 2025
Beaches Exuma in The Bahamas – the brand's first Bahamas resort will be developed on 500 acres in the Out Islands
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Additionally, Beaches recently expanded its flagship Jamaica resort, Beaches Negril.
Along with its all-inclusive luxury and pristine Caribbean destinations, Beaches is known for its signature family-friendly inclusions like Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street, kids' camps and water parks.
