Royalton Blue Waters: Fantastic resort!

The Royalton Blue Water resort exeded my expectations. We are a family of four including a 13 and 11 year old. The rooms were large and perfectly laid out. The grounds were well maintained and most importantly the staff was incredible. Hospitable, warm and lovely. I would definitely recommend this resort!

Catalonia Montego Bay: Great value getaway

Beaches and pool can't be beat. Although you have to get up pretty early to get a decent spot. Buffet was fine although the dining area was always loud. The a la carte restaurants were great. Service was fine and the rooms were nice. Its probably better suited for families. Tons of kids and not a lot to do at night. If you want something more exciting it might not be the place for you. But if you just want a beautiful beach and an all inclusive resort, this is really good value for your dollar.

Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: Jewel Runaway Bay!

The hotel was ok, when we checked in they were going to put us in a room with 2 double beds when we asked for a king and 2 singles. We ended upgrading to a bigger room with butler service for $920.00 US dollars. If I would have seen the room before I paid I would never have done it as it was not a upgrade really, dated room with nothing special and the butler service was useless! The hotel itself was ok alittle dated but the staff were amazing and the service was great, breakfast buffet was the  [... read more]same everyday and got really tired after the 2nd day! Lunches at the grill were awesome and so was the pizza! Dinners were good especially at the Japanese restaurant! All in all a pretty good holiday except for paying the $920 US to upgrade which was a bit of a scam and left a bitter taste for me.

Riu Reggae: 4 1/2 star hotel with beautiful beach

Stayed at Riu Reggae Jan.31-Feb.7. We've stayed at more than 10 all-inclusives in Jamaica, Mayan Riviera, Punta Cana, Bahamas. We always book 5 star rated resorts. The hotel is one of the smallest ones we've stayed at so everything was within minutes of your room which was really convenient. The resort is brand new and everything is super clean. Both infinity pools are right on the sand so your pool area is not separated from the beach/ocean. The D.J starts at the pool at 10:00am-6:00pm and th [... read more]e games,music,and dancing are non-stop all day;tons of fun. The Entertainment staff at the pool are funny, friendly, and do everything to make your vac, enjoyable. The beach is beautiful; the water was turquoise and warm but it was very cloudy so you couldn't snorkel. Food is great (had lobster 3 times) but the seating in the restaurants is awful; the tables are so close to each other your almost touching elbows with people on either side of you (no privacy) Didn't like having no reservations for dinner; had to line up at 6:00 for 6:30 dinner.There are only 3 a-la-carte restaurants because Bamboo (chinese food) is buffet. Rooms are very basic and small with no toiletries, no room service and no bathtub/jacuzzi; no idea how Reggae got a 5 star rating.Housekeeping was great; room was immaculate. Each bar was upscale with drink menus; bartenders all pleasant and happy to make you any martini or specialty cocktail. No cafe but cappuccino and lattes were avail at any bar or the main buffet. We stayed at Luxury Grand Bahia Principe Runaway Bay Jamaica last year and it was a true 5 star and we preferred it over Reggae. Great loc only 5 minutes from the airport. Shows at night were good. We had a great vacation and would return if the price was right. Book a courtyard room over a garden room. Weather everyday was sunny and in the high 80's.

Mangos Boutique Beach Resort: “small but inviting resort”

Reviewed yesterday NEW ok so we too were a bit skeptical on the reviews but decided to go anyway.the resort is small but thats what i like the buildings were all made from canadian wood as if were a cabin in northern ontario.the room was big,beds were comfortable and room was clean the water was always hot sometimes pressure was not full but no problem. we started off the week with brand new bath towels and face clothes but by the end of the week we only got towels that were very thin and scr [... read more]atchy so we used our beach towels[new] np.the food was great the ale cartes were fantastic had pig roast one night and fresh barracuda another awesome fish.didnt make the other one .snack bar you had to wait awhile as they only had one person cooking for 15 to 20 people ordering not too big of a deal just had a few more drinks.buffet was limited but again np. the drinks were strong. rooms were restocked everyday.they had bugs there and mosquitos but we were in block 10 upper ocean view and only had 3 bites all week.in towards the other blocks mosquitos were bad.the beach could of been nicer there were only a couple spots to swim without hitting rocks or seaweed to the left of pier was the better part.the pool was clean and waterslide work good. there was limited entertainment but was alright .im older now so never made it past 11 anyway,lol.you could walk both ways down the beach an hour to 2 each way with no problems at all. the grounds were beautiful.the staff were all great.there is always wind it seems but it kept as cooler then being too hot by the pool. its was a very relaxing vacation and thats what i wanted.if you want big fancy resort with lots of noise this is not the place for you.would i go back probably not i like a nicer beach but still a a wonderful time. Room Tip: block 10 upper floor oceanview See more room tips Stayed February 2017, travelled as a couple Sleep Quality 5 Cleanliness 4 Service 4

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Excellent Resort

Clean, Well maintained around Pool area & beach area Good Food Just one concern, i would like to bring my daughter to this resort, but she has many allergies, i am not sure, if this can be catered or not.

Riu Montego Bay: Very nice resort

Rooms and grounds were kept very clean. The staff was excellent ,beach was nice, 16 foot catamarans were available to take out at no charge a long with peddle boats. Scuba lessons were also available

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: OK resort. Terrible customer service

Grounds are beautiful. Rooms are dated. Front Desk employees do not resolve issues. They argued about a $12 in room safe charge that didn't work. Would not budge. You will never win a customer complaint argument with them. They will nickel and dime you to the end. No concept of the customer is always right. Like I would lie about a $12 in room safe charge. Won't return here. The cleaning staff and some Restaurant staff were spectacular. Most pool bar tenders take too long to acknowledge your  [... read more]even standing there even though your the only one standing there.

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall: Amazing Resort Loved it

Everyone was just great the Room were Execellant as was the staff they could not do enough for you and the weather was beyond wonderfull I am so happy with this Hotel I have already booked for Christmas and New Years the Spa was great as was the food I have no complaints about this Resort at all

Sandals Jamaica Dunn's River: Awesome adult getaway

We are almost 50 and found the age range here to be mostly 30+, so this suited us perfectly. The service here was very good and the food was excellent. We stayed for 2 weeks and did not find buffet dining to be repetitive at all. Tuesday night beach parties and Thursday dining under the stars are not to be missed, the amount of work the staff put into this in incredible.Asian restaurant is a blast, lots of fun. Close to many excursion locations, and different activities always going on at the po [... read more]ol to keep you entertained, although we preferred chillin' at the beach! Make sure to make use of the kayaks, hobies, paddle boats, etc. If there was anything at all we would change about this resort, it would be a longer beach as it is quite small here. We would highly recommend this resort.

Melia Braco Village: Relaxing!

This small resort is quaint and cute! The village setting is peaceful and relaxing. The people who work here are amazing…they are happy and fun to be around. There is a lot to do (if you want to) and there is little to do (if you want nothing to do). Activities are on-going all day long. We enjoyed the evening entertainment in the middle of the village. We had absolutely no complaints with the food. We ate at the steak house, the paste restaurant and the buffet. The service was top notch. Ho [... read more]usekeeping was great, and morning coffee for two was delivered to our room most mornings within minutes of placing the order. We were in building 7 on the second floor which had a wonderful view, and only the occasional bat. The only suggestions we can make are as follows: more rocking chairs in the village area, fix the lack of hot water issue in the bathroom, be able to regulate the hot tub temperature (one day it is cold, and the next it is scolding), and fix the GFI in the bathroom which does not work. The staff did not expect or assume you were giving them a tip, which is refreshing. Although they say the water sports are free, I had to pay a non-refundable fee for the snorkel equipment I borrowed. There is still much work to be done on the grounds to consider them finished, but every day they were making progress. A very enjoyable trip, met lots of wonderful people. Thank you.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Amazing staff

The staff at this resort makes the entire experience priceless. From the service at the breakfast buffet to the bartenders and amazing staff in the kids club - all fantastic! Upon arrival our air conditioning wasn't working and the hotel had this resolved by the time we returned to the room in the evening. We were there celebrating my mothers 60th birthday. The staff decorated the room for her birthday all while she was on the balcony reading a book and had No idea anything was happenin [... read more]g. The jerk chicken is amazing and we never came across a time when it had run out. Definitely make sure to check out the blue hole/island gully experience!

Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: Decent good for kids

Hotel is just ok. Staff was nice. Water park is great for kids. If you are travelling with kids this is the place to go. If not the. Probably not the best place. Beach is good and the food is decent too

Riu Reggae: Dream Vacation

We had an amazing time at the Riu Reggae!! Staff were all extremely friendly and welcoming. The resort was clean and well organized. Food was delicious and we loved that you didn't have to make reservations for the restaurants. Evening shows were top notch. Thank you Riu Reggae for making our vacation amazing!!

Royalton Blue Waters: Beautiful resort

It was a beautiful resort. The food and the drink weren't that good. The food was really greasy. The service was amazing. It was pretty close to the airport, like maybe 30 minutes from the airport. The view of the ocean was beautiful.

Riu Reggae: not a 5 star for sure

POSITIVES: hotel was very clean and nice that it was brand new can't say enough about how great the staff were pool was nice beach was pretty nice size of resort was perfect rooms were a nice size and stocked well close to the airport jerk chicken hut was delish! WHY WE WONT RETURN: hotel view was a barb wire fence-ridiculous for the price paid! very crowded (although always enough chairs for everyone) almost tripping over each other music was super loud - [... read more]and we like a good party but was hard to hear each other talk in the pool and the second pool had different music going at the same time , just as loud the way they seat the restaurants is ridiculous...reservations would help alleviate the frustration with lining up at 6:30 and then NOT getting in so we ended up at the buffet 4 of the nights which again for the price of the trip was not acceptable house wine was terrible and the bottled red wine that we purchased was chilled we have travelled many times and don't mind paying decent money but expected more from this resort-definitely not a 5 star , maybe a 3.5 star in our opinion

Riu Ocho Rios: Fun was had by all!

Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Room was spacious and comfortable. Food was excellent be sure to try the Mamee bay steakhouse, the 8 oz tenderloin melts in your mouth. They are very thick so if you order med rare it is very rare. Gift shop staff were a little harsh monitoring your every move. Bought a lighter that didn't work after I left the store so I went to return it and was told I only get one return? Tried the new one and told her it works so it won't be coming back. Pretty o [... read more]bvious reason for return but I was treated like I was trying to put something over on them?!? That's the only complaint I have about our stay. Riu posts that there is no need to tip but after finding out their wages for 60 hrs work i felt it important to help them out by tipping so bring some one dollar bills. All in all a great vacation!

JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar: Best resort in Montego Bay!

Exceptional! in all the aspects. *Special Note 1: Alecia ("breakfast station") was flawless. She is very talented, gracious! She made perfect "sunny side-ups" and she was very supportive of the trainee person. She has a beautiful personality and a warm smile. *Special Note 2 - Kassandra ("bar on the beach") was also very helpful and pleasant, with a beautiful smile. Many thanks to the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Team! Hope to see all of you again next year!

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Very Nice Resort!

Grand Bahia Principe Review We enjoyed our stay at Grand Bahia Principe in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Check-in was smooth, it didn`t take more than 10 minutes to get our keys. Our two adjacent rooms were overlooking to the pool and the ocean. The view from the balcony was magnificent! We liked the variety of food at the buffet restaurant. Food were always plenty. We tried the steakhouse and the Japanese restaurant and sometimes ate lunch at the beach. The jerk chicken was very tasty. The hotel a [... read more]nd the grounds are well maintained and clean. The pool is very nice and the water was always clean. Lots of activity around the pool. The swim up bars were always busy. The property is huge but it was not a problem for us as we like to walk. The beach was decent. There are lots of lounge chairs. The shopping village offers variety of goods. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We did not like that there was a fee for the safe as well as they asked the photocopy of our credit card. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Royalton Blue Waters: Fabulous resort

Overall, this resort is a hidden gem!! It is a smaller resort that is easy to get around. My husband and I have stayed at White Sands for 4 vacations over the past year and then at Blue Waters for Christmas holidays and then most recently last week. ACCOMMODATIONS at the Blue Waters are very nice. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Since it is a new building, everything is in good condition. FOOD/RESTAURANTS are excellent. The buffet is excellent with a wide variety of choices in foo [... read more]d. A good part of the menu is cooked in front of you. They are very accommodating to those who have special food needs...ie.: gluten free selection, salad bar, fresh fruit, etc. The desserts are excellent. On Monday night the buffet is moved to the beach for a beach party and on Thursday the buffet is moved for a street party. The other restaurants remain open and have an excellent menu with a variety of cuisines. POOLS are well maintained and very clean. We spent our time at the adults only pool at White Sands. We found the pool at Blue Waters had a large number of children and they were permitted to swim up to the bar and sit there. It was very noisy. The bar staff at Dipps and around that pool is excellent. Be sure to visit Remone or Levardo for a dirty banana. They make some mean drinks!!! BEACH area is kept clean and is raked every morning and as needed. There are ample chairs for the guests to sit at either poolside or beach area. Overall, the employees at the resort are very accommodating and eager to please the clientele. They go beyond to meet everyone's needs and assure that everyone is having a good time. I would highly recommend this resortand we plan on returning in the near future.