Riu Ocho Ríos Casino

Ocho Ríos, Jamaica

About the casino

Riu Ocho Rios Casino is the casino of the main Ocho Rios resort, Jamaica highest cruise passenger flow tourist destination, with video poker and slot machines for all-inclusive hotel guests. It operates under Jamaica Gaming Commission license. Ocho Rios is Jamaica largest cruise port and one of the most visited in the Caribbean, receiving more than one million annual cruise passengers arriving from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral ports. The name Ocho Rios does not come from eight rivers but from a corruption of the Spanish Los Chorros, referring to the waterfalls of the area. Ocho Rios most recognized tourist attraction is Dunns River Falls, a 180-meter tiered waterfall over limestone rock that visitors can climb in a guided fashion, being one of the most popular experiences in all of the Caribbean.

Ocho Rios and Dunns River Falls: Jamaica most photographed attraction

Ocho Rios Dunns River Falls are Jamaica most photographed tourist attraction and one of the most visited in the Caribbean, with more than 500,000 annual visitors climbing the waterfall in a human chain guided by local instructors. The waterfall ascent, about 40 minutes, crosses 22 levels of limestone rock eroded by the Dunn River before flowing into the Caribbean Sea. Ocho Rios Mystic Mountain, with its cable car over the tropical forest and mountain coaster over the tree canopy, is the city second most popular attraction after Dunns River. Shaw Park Botanical Garden, with its 25 acres of tropical gardens on the hillside above Ocho Rios, is one of Jamaica most beautiful private botanical gardens. The Ocho Rios corridor has in Sandals, Jewel Dunns River and Sunscape luxury hotels its highest-level resorts.

The casino of the resort at Jamaica largest cruise port

Riu Ocho Rios Casino is the resort casino at Jamaica largest cruise port, next to Dunns River Falls the most photographed Caribbean attraction. It operates under Jamaica Gaming Commission license, minimum age 18.

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Location

18.4063, -77.1021 — Google Maps

FAQ

Where is Riu Ocho Rios casino?

Riu Ocho Rios Casino is integrated into Riu Ocho Ríos Resort at Mallards Beach, adjacent to Dunns River Falls, Jamaica most photographed attraction and one of the Caribbean most visited natural destinations. The resort is 5 minutes walking from the falls and 10 minutes from Ocho Ríos center.

Is Riu Ocho Rios all inclusive?

Yes, Riu Ocho Ríos is an all-inclusive resort by Riu Hotels & Resorts, with all meals, drinks, water activities and beach access included in the rate. The resort casino is available to all-inclusive guests without additional access charge, though bets are paid independently.

What are Dunns River Falls in Ocho Rios?

Dunns River Falls is a 180-meter waterfall cascading into the Caribbean Sea that receives more than 500,000 annual visitors who climb in human chains up the moss-covered cascade rocks. It is Jamaica most visited and photographed attraction and what gives Ocho Ríos its international fame as a Caribbean nature tourism destination.

How many cruise ships visit Ocho Rios?

Ocho Ríos is Jamaica largest cruise port with more than one million cruise passengers annually, being one of the western Caribbean most active port calls. Cruise passengers have access to Riu Ocho Ríos casino and other city gaming establishments during port call hours.

What is the minimum age at Riu Ocho Rios casino?

The minimum age to enter and play at Riu Ocho Ríos casino is 18 years, in accordance with Jamaica Gaming Commission regulation. A valid passport or photo identity document is required at the resort gaming room entrance.