The best available Resorts to stay near Jamaica

April 23, 2023 Leonardo Torrence

Is there anything better than stretching out like a cat in a warm patch of Jamaican sun? Only if you sprinkle your island vacation with a dash of adventure. Known fondly as “the land of wood and water,” Jamaica’s forests feature prime hiking and bird watching. History buffs can the heritage sites of Trelawny, while reggae and dancehall fans will love the authentic music clubs of Kingston. Montego Bay is perfect for snorkeling and shopping, while the spas of Ocho Rios can make any stresses melt away.
Restaurants in Jamaica

1. Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Lot 59A Freeport, Montego Bay 10025 Jamaica
Excellent
64%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9420 reviews

Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Finding an ideal luxury all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, a nice option for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Harbour Street (2.0 mi) and Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (2.1 mi), guests of Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Hotel can easily experience some of Montego Bay's most well known attractions. Free internet access is offered to guests, and rooms at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Hotel offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including room service and a concierge. Guests of Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Hotel are also welcome to enjoy a pool and free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. If you like ribs, Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Hotel is conveniently located near Pork Pit, Peppa's Cool Spot, and MVP Smokehouse, which are known for serving up this local favorite. Montego Bay is also home to Bellefield Great House & Gardens, a popular architectural building that is not too far from Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Hotel. Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Montego Bay. We’re committed to redefining your travel journey with our best-in-class CleanComplete Verification™ practices. While health and safety have always been our top priorities, these new protocols further elevate our standards of quality and cleanliness, enabling you to vacation at any AMResorts® property with the ultimate peace of mind. Our 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene system takes into account every aspect of resort operations, backed by the highest-level third-party certification. We will be evolving and innovating our procedures continuously and will share the newest developments as they are implemented. Our protocols begin the moment you start planning a vacation to the time you return home! To learn more about our quality, safety and hygiene practices, please search for AMResorts CleanComplete Verification™ in your favorite browser.

Honeymoon

Reviewed By Tourist63145060641

It was our honeymoon so we booked the preferred swim out room. Well worth it. Everything was great. Our room was located on the side facing the piano bar. So there are only 6 rooms to the private swim out pool. We could sit in the pool and watch and listen to the entertainment at night. Great views of the bay and the houses on the hills. With the preferred you get a butler. We had Dorwin and Duran excellent people. They helped out so much. Very easy to talk to and pleasant all the time. From bringing us lunch at the beach to champagne and fruit to the room. Whatever we needed they helped. Any questions, they had answers. Can’t say enough nice things about them. Helped make our honeymoon great. Also can’t forget about the bell hop Matthew another good person. always happy and knew our name. Everyone we met there were nice and very helpful. Thanks Jay and Leighann m.

2. Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa

Rose Hall Main Road, Rose Hall, Montego Bay JMDEH20 Jamaica
Excellent
80%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1970 reviews

Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa

Ultimate oceanfront accommodations with junior to three-bedroom suites and stunning villas, most include designer kitchens and butler-service. Located minutes from Montego Bay’s airport the resort boasts seven superb dining options and optional in-suite private chef dining, complimentary resort-wide WiFi, two oceanfront pools, whirlpool, non-motorized watersports, world-class Italian-villa-inspired 30,000 square foot full-service spa, named Caribbean Journal's Spa of the year 2017, 25,000 square feet of modern meeting and event facilities. Close to championship golf courses, shopping, and island attractions. All-inclusive package options available making this resort ideal for couples, friends, families, weddings, honeymoons, and unforgettable events.

Its the little things/lack of consistency

Reviewed By Alison G

It’s our last night here. I had to write this because it was the last straw for my disappointment. Firstly, like other reviews mention, the grounds are well kept, staff are always cleaning/sweeping. Many of the staff are extremely nice and very helpful. Only a handful that didn’t offer a smile. We stayed in the noisy tower called Sentry. It has an active pool, playing music most of the day and games. We are one floor above the buffet restaurant, the Pelican grill, the steak restaurant and the Caribbean restaurant. Needless to say, this tower and our room smelt of fried food 24 hrs/day. I really cannot rate the food/restaurants higher than 2/5. It is sub par. Not even the French fries are good! Let me say this…. Check in was very quick and easy. No welcome drink offered. We went to our room which had only 1 washcloth and 1 towel, no hand towels or shower mat on day 1. Day 2 we came to our room twice and had no bathroom towels etc. We had to call for them AGAIN and received them at 4:16pm. Day 3 our last day (yay) we got 3 extra towels, no washcloths. I give up! Tried to get an ice bucket with ice and 2 flutes for our anniversary champagne we bought with us. That was like jumping through hoops. No cups, no coffee making, nothing like that in room except drinks in fridge. We decided to run the bath and experience the lovely soaking tub. We used the last of our shower gel for the bubbles. We twisted the large knob inside the bath to trap the water, no plug in site. Well, the darn water started going down the drain with slurpy sounds. We were left with bubbles in an empty bath. We were p*ssed!! That was the last straw for me. There is a Split in the wood of the door so we can see daylight outside. No tall dressing mirror No boxes of Kleenex in room or bathroom No replacement shower gel No salt, pepper etc at tables in dining rooms/restaurants Good Small buffet Breakfast room but a nice choice. Lovely coffee/ice cream shop Bedroom in Sentry tower modern and bright. Plenty of seating and storage in room (Deluxe ocean view room) Hotel furnishings and decor very nice in Sentry block Simply said, I will not be coming back. Plus there are some staff at the sentry pool bar that only gave great service if you were greasing their palm with $tips. What a shame! I decided to give the Jewel brand a try but NEVER AGAIN. They are not consistent especially with anything that needs to be replaced in the bathroom, food or drinks. Sorry folks, it wasn’t for us.

3. Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall

Rose Hall Road, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica 1 (833) 284-9288
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6113 reviews

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall

Sophisticated and stylish, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is an indulgent escape for adults seeking refuge from the rigors of the outside world. Here, within the resort's sprawling grounds, couples, friends and individuals are welcome to partake in whatever their hearts desire. Attentive service at every turn assures each guest of a harmonious, hassle-free vacation filled with gourmet cuisines, expertly poured cocktails and enough memories to last a lifetime.

Will return!!

Reviewed By llcoolcakez

Loved every minute of it and will return!! Food was authentic and delicious. We didn’t have to leave once we arrived. We Had everything we needed there. Trying to book our next trip as soon as possible.

4. Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

Rose Hall Road, A1, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica 1 (833) 284-9288
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5313 reviews

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

This resort features attentive beach and pool butlers, a Moroccan-themed rooftop lounge, sparkling pools, intimate oceanfront fire pits, and the best jerk chicken in Jamaica. Devoted to recreation and relaxation, guests are free to enjoy the best the island has to offer, from gourmet cuisine and spacious accommodations, to thrilling sports on land and sea. It's an experience every member of the family will enjoy.

highly disappointed

Reviewed By KMK202

i chose this property for its location i had stayed there several years back when it was a ritz carlton hoping for continuity in service and care however i was sadly disappointed. room types requested were not granted and the rooms we received seemed lived in. Multiple arguments with front desk staff and multiple room changes. Broken elevator for days! bugs in room! these are just a few of the problems we encountered.

5. Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highway A1, Mountain Spring, Falmouth Jamaica
Excellent
57%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9451 reviews

Royalton White Sands Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Your All-In Luxury™ vacation starts on one of the Caribbean's most idyllic settings. "White Sands" beach in Jamaica is a powdery white slice of paradise, separating lush tropical gardens from the turquoise Caribbean Sea, just a 35 minute drive from the Montego Bay Airport. A warm reception and chilled cocktail set the tone for a week of extravagance. The elegantly appointed lobby offers a scenic view of the modern resort facilities. After a day of indulging in our extensive and unlimited reservation-free dining and drink services and partaking in our activities, sports, and entertainment program, guests will appreciate the comfort of our modern and spacious rooms. From Luxury Rooms to Diamond Club(R) Luxury Presidential Oceanview One Bedroom Suites, all rooms offer Dreambed™, designed exclusively for Royalton Resorts and adorned in luxurious 250 thread count sheets. All of our 352 luxurious rooms and suites offer our exclusive DreamBed™, 250 thread count sheets, 24 hour concierge service, In-room safe, rain showers, satellite television, stocked minibar, 24 hour room service, and a balcony or terrace. Other amenities include iron and board, coffee/tea maker, and hairdryer. Guests can also take advantage of our All-In Connectivity exclusive features including: • Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort • Unlimited free in-room calling to North America and most of Europe • Convenient USB recharge and Bluetooth audio stations in your room • Download our free Royalton app and receive unlimited free calling plan from your mobile device while on our property, as well as unlimited free app-to-app texting.

Vibe team

Reviewed By Climber787459

amazing, fun the best part of our trip!! Snow, Jamal and ice are the best part of royalton White sands! You will have an amazing time with this group! Honestly if it wasn't for them my husband and would not consider even coming back!

6. Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Norman Manley Blvd, Negril Jamaica 1 (855) 920-4856
Excellent
64%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4524 reviews

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Located in Negril on the island's western coast, this is a pristine paradise featuring dramatic sunsets and tranquil waters, and where couples, families and friends can reconnect beneath brilliant blue skies and tropical sunshine. This ocean view suite hotel offers spacious, contemporary oceanfront accommodations, with special adults-only sections dedicated exclusively to romantic honeymoon suites. You'll find a variety of restaurants serving masterfully prepared and artfully presented International cuisine, enhanced by breathtaking ocean views. There's a world-class spa. Premium liquor. Live entertainment day and night. A near endless variety of activities on land and in the crystal clear waters. And supervised programs for kids and teens designed to make sure everyone has a great time. Within this vacation landscape, we've created two distinct luxury enclaves to suit your individual tastes.

Great 1st Visit

Reviewed By dan h

This was our 1st trip to Jamaica and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The hotel staff were super friendly and always helpful. I can see others have commented on staff but we had no issues at all and found everyone to be happy and polite. It took about 1hr 30mins to the resort but that went pretty quick, plus you get to see interesting things on the way We were in block 2 (adults only) 3rd floor and the room was nice and spacious. They could do with updating some of the furniture but had a huge comfortable bed and good air con. The fridge was not stocked due to COVID restrictions but we just had to call room service to order food or drink (or use the apps) and they were very quick. Food - The buffets were better than most we have eaten at and varied. The restaurants were also very good (Italian in particular). We would highly recommend going to Garfield's BBQ on the Beach at lunch for the Jerk and Fried chicken which is unreal. Also, whoever makes the fresh cakes at the Café is a great baker. Always a wide selection of cake and pastries available. Entertainment was great too, the steel drums and Fire show on Saturdays was very good. The beach is amazing and we never had any issues getting a place to sit. It goes on for quite a while. We had a couple of issues with towels not being available in the morning but this was sorted quite quickly. They would also come and find you when they had them. There were people selling things on the beach which could be quite annoying but they were friendly and the musicians were good. Security were always there moving them along if needed but all was fine. The only thing I would suggest to the hotel is maybe a facelift ins some areas of the rooms. Also, a resort map on the App would be helpful, so you can look where everything is as the place is big. This could've been at the lobby but I don't remember seeing it. Thank you to all the staff that made this a great first visit.

7. Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Lot 59A Freeport, Montego Bay Jamaica
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8695 reviews

Secrets St. James Montego Bay

If you’re looking for a luxury all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, look no further than Secrets St. James Montego Bay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Harbour Street (1.9 mi) and Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (2.0 mi), guests of Secrets St James Hotel can easily experience some of Montego Bay's most well known attractions. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Secrets St. James Montego Bay offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including room service and a concierge. Guests of Secrets St James Hotel are also welcome to enjoy a pool and breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. If you like barbeque restaurants, Secrets St. James Montego Bay is conveniently located near Pork Pit and MVP Smokehouse. Montego Bay is also known for some great marinas, including Montego Bay Yacht Club and Montego Bay Marine Park, which are not too far from Secrets St James Hotel. The staff at Secrets St. James Montego Bay looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit. We’re committed to redefining your travel journey with our best-in-class CleanComplete Verification™ practices. While health and safety have always been our top priorities, these new protocols further elevate our standards of quality and cleanliness, enabling you to vacation at any AMResorts® property with the ultimate peace of mind. Our 360-degree quality, safety and hygiene system takes into account every aspect of resort operations, backed by the highest-level third-party certification. We will be evolving and innovating our procedures continuously and will share the newest developments as they are implemented. Our protocols begin the moment you start planning a vacation to the time you return home! To learn more about our quality, safety and hygiene practices, please search for AMResorts CleanComplete Verification™ in your favorite browser.

Secrets St. James Poolside Waitress - Nalisha

Reviewed By robincA9762YK

We had the absolute best poolside waitress during our stay! Nalisha was always making sure we had everything we needed and even before we could ask for a refill on our drinks she was on her way with refills. Absolutely loved having her for the week. If you go to Secrets track her down poolside and you will be set.

8. Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highway A1, Mountain Spring, Falmouth Jamaica
Excellent
66%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5439 reviews

Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

In beautiful Montego Bay, the elegance of Royalton Blue Waters invites you on a luxurious escape, surrounded by stylish architecture, a pristine beach and a soothing tropical breeze. This new-generation all inclusive hotel offers discerning travellers a family friendly vacation experience, where guests of all ages are captivated from morning to night.

Nice mini vac

Reviewed By anniqueg2022

Royalton Whitesands is an amazing resort with amazing staff members,they've made us felt so comfortable and at home here,from the restaurant staff,to the awesome bar staff and not to mention entertainment with fulfilled activities, we just want to shout out Anthony,Ryan and Vinessa from the bar department and Keisha from the restaurants department,they've made our stay really fun?anthony,Kezena and kimesha.

9. Moon Palace Jamaica

Main Street, Ocho Rios Jamaica 1 (800) 943-5032
Excellent
69%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4867 reviews

Moon Palace Jamaica

Moon Palace Jamaica is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Ocho Rios, and boasts more than 700 luxurious accommodations with oceanfront and partial ocean views of the Caribbean Sea, each with 24-hour room service, free WIFI, CHI-branded amenities, complimentary calls to Continental US and Canada, and more. Renowned for over-the-top all-inclusive amenities such as unlimited gourmet dining and snacks, top-shelf drinks, a FlowRider® Double Wave Simulator, state-of-the-art Playroom for kids, a lounge designed specifically for Teens, and world-class entertainment and nightlife, it offers the perfect vacation for families and couples alike. Also home to the largest spa in Jamaica, for some serious pampering, this warm-hearted resort has everything you need right at your fingertips.

Rene and Ralph were awesome!

Reviewed By Q2692RAmelissac

We had a fabulous vacation at Moon Palace Jamaica! The service was awesome, especially Ralph at the beach and Rene at the pool bar. Wow! They both went above and beyond. Rene made sure we had relaxing days at the pool. We can’t wait to come back!

10. Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

Rose Hall Main Road Branch Developments, Little River, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Jamaica
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8736 reviews

Iberostar Grand Rose Hall

Finding an ideal romantic all-inclusive resort in Rose Hall does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, a nice option for travelers like you. Free internet access is offered to guests, and the suites at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall offer swim-up suites, a flat screen television, air conditioning, butler service, and a stocked mini refrigerator with cold beverages. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including room service and a concierge. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available.

Great people and service

Reviewed By 235antonetted

Ocean view room with a Butler and nightly turndown service… From reception to checkout everything was great. Letresha in the breakfast service area was very helpful and friendly. Sharon in house keeping kept our room in immaculate condition. Our favorite butler was Teriann,who responded immediately to any of our requests. The Jamaican buffet next to the beach had amazing offerings during lunch service. Favorite restaurant for dinner was Japanese and surf and turf.

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