Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: Wonderful family holiday

We had a great week with our two kids (4&6). Perfect weather, amazing beach, pool and Waterpark. We usually like staying in a bit more luxurious feeling resort, but wanted to try out a true family resort. Kids adored the Waterpark, there was almost always lifeguards enforcing rules, which was nice to see, as it would be chaotic without rules. The food was always delicious. Overall a wonderful resort. I would recommend this hotel.

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Great vacation

Reception desk when we first arrived was not smooth. They did not have any arm bands and we had to wait. A lot of people were very angry. When we finally got our room it was beautiful. Room service was good. The people the filled the bar fridge was good. Maid service could use a lot of help. No special touches like towel art. It was our 30th anniversary and nothing at all. We heard other people at the pool talking about having rose petals balloons banners we had nothing. Very disappointed. Food  [... read more]was good but a lot of cold food that should be hot. The bar ran out of ice a lot. The sushi beside the pool was amazing. The pools were beautiful the grounds were beautiful beach was very small. They work very hard at keeping the pool clean and the beaches clean.

Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach: Terrific resort!

What makes this resort special is the staff. They are helpful, friendly and want to make your stay special. The resort has a lovely bright tropical feeling. The food was great with lots of variety. The view of the pool and the beach from every room is beautiful.

Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach: Fantastic Resort

The hotel has only been open for a few months but exceeded all expectations. The lobby, buffet area and common areas were all bright and airy. The rooms were large and bright - especially enjoyed the fact that all rooms had a pool/beach view. Food was good. Staff was exceptional -- friendly, helpful, very concerned about whether guests were having a good time and if there was anything further that could be done to assist. Would absolutely recommend this resort for anyone who enjoys a small  [... read more]hotel with a friendly, open atmosphere. Close to the airport but airplane noise did not bother me - actually enjoyed watching the planes come in each day and arrivals were over by 9 p.m.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Jamaica vacation

Very nice resort, a little too big for me, lots of walking and stairs, don't like the daily fee for room safe. Buffet there is good and a la carte restaurants are very good,beach is good. Overall a good resort to go on vacation, lots to do for a cost, people very friendly.

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall: Spectacular Vacation!

This was an absolutely beautiful resort with incredible service and amazing restaurants. Highly recommend. Staff was very accommodating and wonderful to deal with. The view, the beach and all the amenities were gorgeous.

Sunscape Splash: Beautiful resort!

The hotel was so clean! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was great and the drinks were tasty. The options were endless in the buffet and the restaurants were amazing.The beaches were perfect. the rooms were clean and bright.

Sunscape Splash: Not what we were expecting

Check in was lengthy even though there was no line and we heard the people in front of us having their reservation lost. After getting to our room we found it to be quite small compared to other resorts we have been too. Food: The food was edible. Nothing good to say. They had 3 "restaurants" that served the same buffet food just glorified it a little. There was 1-2 hour waits for the restaurant as they did not take reservations and upon entering there would be 15 empty tables (we counted).  [... read more] The one 'fancy' restaurant Portofino always had a line-up starting at 5pm when it opened at 6pm. I'm sorry but I will not stand in a line for an hour a day on my vacation. We only went once and got the pager so they could beep us when one of the many open tables was available. When we were seated we were in the adult only area but told them we had to get the kids from daycare as we waited so long for the table. This caused a huge scene as we had to be moved outside where kids were allowed and the staff ended up moving the physical table outside to accommodate and this upset our server as he was not supposed to be working outside. The beach was TINY and very hard to get a lounger although at least getting one was possible most days (not like the pool, but I will get to that). The beach was long but narrow with limited sand, the water was murky and populated with jellyfish. We still spent the better part of each day at the beach because the kids played in the shallows and the sand while we lounged in the sun (mostly what we came for). Pools and waterpark: very good, only open 10-5 though which sucked. 2 waterslides and a castle and pirate ship that the kids loved. Impossible to get a lounger as people would (I imagine) get up at 6am to throw something on it so it wouldn't be taken even though the hotel states there is a half hour rule (if you are not on the lounger for half hour it can be taken). We did not go off property as it was exuberantly expensive to do anything with 2 adults and 2 kids and we were not confident in going alone for safety reasons. The staff were friendly but not service-oriented and very expectant of tips which the welcome package states are included in the resort fee. We tipped a few times but definitely not every time we ate. Overall it was an OK experience: I am not disappointed in my trip, but I would not go there again or recommend it to people. I do not believe it is a 4 star and would say 3 stars is pushing it.

Riu Ocho Rios: Thoroughly Amazing Resort

Well not sure where to begin but my vacation from Feb 18 to 25/17 @ Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton, Riu Ocho Rios was just first class!!!! The beaches we very clean, food excellent,bedrooms alot of space with plenty of place to hang cloths along with many drawers👍👍👍👍👍👍 The maids, waiters etc. etc. were always happy, positive there to help !!!!! We went the group on a 1 day excursion with a tour guide named Javier his Company called KnowJamaica to see various points in J [... read more]amaica and only to say this Tour Compay is rated a 5 STAR plus👍👍👍👍 I would recommend this Resort not a problem👍👍👍👍 we will be back !!!!!!!

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Great, but with flaws

The resort is beautiful, clean and well kept. The beach is great for small children, but not so much for adults who like to actually swim, as there is really no water above waist height, and the nude beach, which does have deeper water, is very rocky. The food was good, and all but one al a carte were excellent with one exception when we waited over 1 1/4 hours for mediocre food. Entertainment is low-key - not the big shows you get at some resorts. We stayed on the "luxury side" and found th [... read more]e adult pool on the other side more quiet and less crowded. One thing we didn't like was how big the resort was and they way it was laid out - the buildings were very confusing to navigate, and because the resort was so big, and spread out so far along the beach, there was a lot of walking to get anywhere and it was very easy to get lost if you wanted to get to the lobby or the shops. We have stayed at Bahai Ambar, and Esmarelda in the DR and they were way better. The problems meant you didn't get a 5 pus star experience for a 5 star plus price. There were some big problems. We were on the 7th floor and the elevators broke down EVERY DAY. One day there was no water, and the toilets did not flush as a result. Not pretty. The restaurant by the water on the luxury side never had what it needed - always something missing at the table (salt or cups or spoons or napkins) and they were regularly out of items at the buffet - plates, bowls, etc. and service was very disorganized. One person brought water, another coffee, another something else, and they never "got it together". You might get coffee but no water, or wait 20 minutes for coffee and then have 2 people bring it. Really - let me pour it myself and i would have been much happier. Also the bar service was poor - one small pool bar and you had to line up with a lot of noisy people just to get a pop or juice - we don't drink - and it was a long wait while special mixed drinks were prepared for groups. The main dining room Jazmin was great without any of the other problems.

Mangos Boutique Beach Resort: Wonderful Boutique Resort

The resort is lovely, small, with lots of character. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were large and comfortable. Beach was cleaned every morning of seaweed and garbage. Check in was fast, food was great! Pool and hot tubs could have used more attention.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Very very impressed with everything that they had to offer

I would definitely go back, the food was fantastic the entertainment was fantastic the waitresses at cleaners the bartender's everybody was simply amazing. The beach was so clean and beautiful I loved the village ,the entertainment in the evening they had.. I love me excursions they where fantastic it was the best trip ever.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Great resort

1. Beautiful grounds that emerged in glowing blossoms as the week progressed, yet with fewer grounds men than seen at other large resorts. 2. Many security patrol the grounds. 3 The evening showtime was great - No 2 in 10 years of Caribbean trips, with so many classy costume changes and performers 4. Good range of restaurants, but pre-booking time is essential to avoid long line ups at peak periods 5. Staff very friendly.

Catalonia Montego Bay: great return visit

great return visit. very friendly staff. excellent food with lots of choices . beaches and pool are great and well maintained. rooms are showing some signs of wear and tear but were always very clean. evening entertainment was very good .

Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach: Relaxing Holiday!

A beautiful resort with excellent service, great food & beautiful rooms. We went with another couple & ended up with the 3rd floor suite (RM 1301) lg king size bed & a spectacular balcony that could easily accommodate 20 people, awesome view of resort & sunsets. We also had adjoining rooms which was perfect. There where a few bugs to iron out as in any new resort, they had problem with boiler system so no hot water for 2 days & had to let the shower run before it got hot. The buffet was very goo [... read more]d, beach restaurant had excellent jerk chicken wings, at night it is the a la carte, we had the beef tenderloin which was excellent considering beef is not like ours here in Canada. The beach is a natural beach with crystal clear calm water. The resort is small which we liked, pool was great, beach bar service & lobby service was excellent. The only other complaint would be that rooms near the lobby you would hear the music into the evening. We stayed at the Riu Montego Bay when we where last in Jamaica, this resort is very comparable, but different environment, Riu is larger so more variety of food at the buffet, but we would definitely return! We booked with Amanda Griffith , she was very professional & answered all our questions, defiantly will be recommending her & will book with her again!

Melia Braco Village: Amazing time!!

This hotel was absolutely beautiful, the food was great, and the people were fantastic. The beach is a bit rocky on one side, so we didn't use it much, but the other side of the pier offers a great place for snorkelling! A bit of an older crowd for most of our stay, mostly Canadians. Perfect place for a romantic getaway!!

Riu Reggae: Great Resort!

A lovely boutique style hotel. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The grounds were very well groomed and with time the greenery will be beautiful. A la carte restaurants(4) were excellent, particularly the Steak House and Doce Vita. Lots to do around the pools if you wanted activity.

JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar: Ya mon! No Problem!

This famous Jamaican expression best describes your vacation at Iberostar Grand Rose Hall. Nothing was ever a problem, in fact, "what more can we do for you", should be their slogan. One should have suspected that to be the case as soon as you stepped into the vast beautifully marbled lobby, and in the background hearing a pianist tickling the ivories while expertly delivering song after song. It all starts as soon as you are handed your room key and your "day butler" (there is also an aft [... read more]ernoon/evening butler) greets you with a smile, you quickly get used to, and says "what can I do for you to make your stay special". The three butlers we had (Kharsen, O'Neill & Duran) did exactly that..... Our room, was divided into 3 sections (a beautiful bathroom with a jet hot tub, a large sleeping area and a balcony with a sofa, table and swinging hammock style seat) overlooking the ocean with a view of the sunset. My wife has a number of allergies, the most difficult requiring a gluten-free diet. Even though she was careful the first evening, she did not feel well overnight. Our butler, Kharsen hearing of this sprung into action approaching one of the main chefs, Charley. Charley took it upon himself to make individual lunches for my wife each day, and then went out of his way to discuss my wife's gluten requirements with each of the a la carte evening restaurant main chefs, we had chosen for the remainder of our stay. Each night the main chef would approach our table and discuss directly with my wife what she would like, and how she/he would prepare the meal. Kharsen and O'Neill would stop by each shift to see if my wife required anything. Duran for our anniversary, arranged a romantic evening highlighted with rose petal hearts throughout our room. Lastly, worth mentioning is that Kharsen, even on his day off, called our room as we were packing to leave in a few hours, wished us a safe trip home and asked one last time if we needed anything. A big thank you to Cardella and Gesha for keeping our room clean and spotless each day. Cardella's smile and cheerful good morning was a great way to start the day. The only activity we participated in was the Aqua Fit class in the ocean and the Aqua stretch class in the pool. Richard or as he was better known "Adonis" or "Diesel", was a great instructor keeping the class progressing at the right pace with his great sense of humour and direction. After class, Keon, Sherika and Ricardo quenched our thirst with incredible drinks that seemed to get better each day. Lastly, I wanted to finish with a novelty......how many resorts offer all the sunscreen and tanning lotion you may require. This resort did. But they also added an interesting option, they offered the option to have one of their staff apply the lotion as well. Anishka, with one of the friendliest smiles you will ever see, was kind enough to apply the sunscreen upon request. Thanks to the "what more can we do for you attitude" of the Iberostar Staff, my wife and I will be returning next year, and we will gladly recommend this resort to anyone who asks.

Sunscape Splash: Great Place

Very warm and welcoming staff. Good food. Very nice table servers. Good table service. Pleasant room. Would have liked a small table in the room. Enjoyable pools. I've seen better beaches. The only drawback was the beach - weeds and leaves, etc.

Riu Reggae: Rui Reggae

Very clean new resorts. They work hard to keep all the eating areas clean and good food. Felt more catered to couples between 25 and 50. No nightlife at this particulater resort but offered close by. Overall a good trip but my husband and I like quieter resort so for us a little noisy. Ha. We're getting old.