Grand Palladium Jamaica: just okay

Rooms were fine. Pool bar amazing service thanks too simone and Alexis .the sports bar was great food. Buffets had a very minimal selection if you arent a fan of meat. Restaurants you should definitely reserve or you will be waiting a very long time. Not senior friendky at all. The grounds need more people picking up debris. The gardeners will approach you along with other staff to try and sell you dope.

Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters: Royalton white sands

The overall look of the Hotel is nice, clean and inviting as you drive up. The beach is nice but small on the White Sands side. You can't walk very far without being asked to buy smoke or souvenirs. Rooms were clean but our Room had a single adjoined door that you can hear conversations through...not very private. We had hot water all week and the rain shower is great although it would have been nice to have a bathtub as well. No 24hr restaurant or bar other than room service. We were told b [... read more]y many in our party it was an 1-1/2 to 2hr wait so we did not use this service. Food at the buffet...most food was cool or room temp unless you waited in line for the freshly grilled or sautéed pasta or meats. We did have a good time with our friends and enjoyed most of our stay. But Overall disappointed that it does not live up to the Royalton standards or it's five star rating.

Couples Sans Souci: 8 out of 10

We have been to about 20 resorts in the past 10 years and I would say this one rates an 8/10. It is a smaller resort - which was nice. They only have (3) restaurants but ever single meal was great! And nicely presented as well. We were a little disappointed when we first arrived and were taken to our room. We had specifically paid a higher amount to have a 1 bedroom beachfront. It was not a 1 bedroom. It was just a regular hotel room with the bed in the middle with the couch, TV etc. i.e.  [... read more]no separate bedroom. Also, it wasn't right on the beach - there were buildings between us and the actual beach. So we did complain and they did help us the next day by moving us to a 1 bedroom ocean view room, which was just fine. apparently this was a "downgrade" so they did credit our credit card back the difference. We do feel that the entertainment was lacking though. We have been to several places that have dance performances, bands, acrobats etc. This one just had a couple of singing entertainers. I would suggest you take ear plugs though, as once the sun goes down the frogs come out to play and man are they loud! All the staff were very attentive as well. As it was my husband's 50th birthday I did splurge and spend about $2000 over and above what we normally pay for an all inclusive for 2 people for 2 weeks and I can't really say it was worth that.

Couples Tower Isle: Couples Tower Isle, Jamaica

This resort was 5 star service was above and beyond very friendly and always asking if everything is ok. The food was excellent with a wide variety with something different everyday. Free room service was fast and efficient. Beach party was free of charge with buffet dinner on the beach with fabulous entertainment every night. Would diffently recommend this resort.

Sandals Jamaica South Coast: Stunning resort!

We really loved this resort from the moment we arrived we were very well taken care of. We splurged and got the club level room and I do recommend it not only to have beverages in the room but they will take care of everything for you. It was our first all inclusive experience and we were very satisfied. The ride to and from the resort to the airport was not too pleasant but the hotel was worth it! Our room was very nice however we did not spend a lot of time in there. We are not huge ocean peo [... read more]ple but if we were we would have been disappointed. There was a ton of seaweed and the water was very calm so there was no playing in the waves and we could not even hear the ocean from our oceanfront room. I did miss that while falling asleep at night. Staff was very nice and food was very good. We did not have to wait in any long lineups at any restaurant. We always found a spot at the pool but people would be up very early setting things on seats to reserve them so sometimes we did not get a first choice of where to sit. All in all it was an amazing experience and we canot wait until we come back "home."

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Simply amazing

Well first of all we where greeted by a most amazing butler, Sheron. She gave us a tour of the grounds, introduced us to the staff and treated us like royalty during our whole stay. Now we are privilege members with the Grand Bahia and this trip was booked without our privilege status and we where treated better than a privilege member. Simply awsome vacation.

Riu Reggae: Work to be done still

This hotel is in its early stages....They need to address the lack of seating @ the a la carts, first & foremost, in addition to the inability to walk the beach @ the Riu Palace in order to get over to the Riu Mo Bay. The entertainment was sketchy, with decent shows 3 out of the 7 nights. We had a great time as we were on vacation, but we've been to Jamaica multiple times and expected more from Riu as we are a fan & repeat customers of the chain. Issues with room (no water), were addresse [... read more]d with an upgrade, (thank you), staff were wonderful, managers obviously had their hands full as construction was still been completed. Food was hit & miss, and waiters need to be trained on how to address customers with food allergies, as there were limited options in some of the a la carts, to the point where we had to eat @ the buffet (salad / apps) prior to going to dinner. Chefs need to be a little flexible and sensitive..... There is NOTHING Jamaican about the Riu Reggae, the Ikea furniture and prints throughout the hotel where not for us....

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great time!!

We stayed November 19-26 in block 18 on the 3rd floor. The rooms were excellent and very clean. Food was great and plenty of options. Although we got stuck with clouds and rain all week we still had an amazing time and would highly recommend this resort.

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Nice Resort

Great room, nice people, good food. Very clean. Need more al a carte restaurants as they were booked every night. Lobby bar needs to be expanded to accommodate servers. Sharon the butler went above and beyond her duties.

Riu Reggae: Open too soon

I think that this resort was not ready and opened too soon. Many of the problems were a direct result of not having enough time to finish the details. Small things that in total resulted in a forgettable experience.

Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios: Very nice resort

Pros: Well kept grounds, beautiful landscaping, great hotel room, comfortable bed with good quality linens. Many restaurants to pick for both buffet or a la carte dining. Cons: We stayed at the great house and we had to get the 'HOP' - the bus to go to the seaside. The buses would come every 10 minutes, no waiting time involved...but it would have been nice to just take a walk to the beach rather than bussing.

Fun Holiday Beach Resort: Great value resort

First, the staff at Fun Holiday make a tremendous effort to please their guests. The location is 4 star right on the beach which is great for swimming or boating. There are also lots of places to check out along the beach. Food is good for a three star hotel. Rooms are ok but could do with some sound dampening décor to reduce room to room noise. Especially where two room are joined by a door.

Sunset at the Palms: Lovely Vacation

Sunset at the Palms is a very nice hotel. It is quiet, clean, and the grounds are beautiful. The cottages are lovely. The nature is very neat but if you are sensitive to noise at night, bring earplugs. The tree frogs are loud. The food and drinks were great. Great Selection. Staff was extremely friendly.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Just what we wanted

This was the first time to this resort, eighth time to Jamaica. We wanted something not as far from the airport as we usually travelled and not too large a hotel. What a great place. We booked an oceanfront room. This was on the third floor, elevators ran quickly is you didn't want to use the stairs. Room had a wraparound deck so you could see the court that the hotel surrounds and the ocean. There are lots of trees and sandy area on the beach and the beach was nice. No fighting for shade [... read more] if the sun got to be too much. There's a reef that completely goes from one side to the other which scuba divers seemed to enjoy. Also a lot of people were snorkelling closer to shore. Great food, nice rooms, great service and staff. The people talked you for a proper conversation, not just the polite small talk. We went to the Japanese and Aunt Ruby's Steakhouse (Uncle Tony's was closed for renovation). Had surf and turf - hard to get a steak this good in Canada. Japanese was fun but noisy - they cooked on two grills in front of you and entertained while doing so. Others said they also liked the Cajun Restaurant. We will be back again for sure. Another gentleman said he has been to this resort 10 times, why go somewhere else when this is perfect.

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Fabulous!

Stayed from Nov 18 to the 24th 2016. The hotel is beautiful. The staff from the reception lobby to the buffet and poolside were friendly. Immaculate grounds. Maids took care of the rooms. Turn down service was a welcome surprise. Lots of variety of food. Always had a local food station as well as lobster. Meats, chicken, cheeses. Can't imagine anyone complaining. The week we stayed the weather was a bit windy but that's out of anyone's control. We've stayed at many other Iberostar properties i [... read more]ncluding Iberostar Varadero which was excellent but this was lovely for adults as well as kids. The only drawback was the shower pressure in the room was very low.

Jewel Paradise Cove: Definitely not a 4 star!

This was my husband and my 4th trip to Jamaica and we were not so impressed with this resort. Although the grounds are prestine and being located right on the ocean there is definitely room for improvement. The rooms can definitely use an upgrade. Our main issue was the inconsistency with the service. One staff would gladly bring me a coffee on the beach while the other insists they only serve from the bar. It also usually felt like we were a burden on the staff and they didn't want to be there  [... read more]doing their job. Many times we were greeted with a rude "what's up?" when we went to the bar. A few times in the restaurants we would ask for something and after no one coming back after 20 minutes we would ask again and they would simply say they forgot. There was a minimal social scene in the evenings also, we found many groups wandering as the main bar was quite small. The piano bar was nice on a song a long night but would have been better if it was in a more open outdoor space like the Sunset Bar which overlooks the ocean, is a huge space and yet has nothing going on there at night. I was ready to go to a yoga class until I showed up at the gym and the man had no idea what I was talking about saying they sometimes make mistakes on the schedule! We only chose this resort because of the budget price, however, did not feel like we got our money's worth. I would have paid more to not feel so frustrated many times a day. It's a splurge but I highly recommend the Secrets Wild Orchid where you are pampered every step of the way and it is close to the airport. The distance from the airport alone is not worth coming here. Food was mediocre- never once saw plantain and aki and salt fish! Come one priple, this is what we come to Jamaica for!

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Friendly clean beautiful atmosphere

The staff were terrific. Bright clean resort. Very accommodating. Everyone was willing and happy to assist you. Food and entertainment was outstanding. I love the swim up sushi bar. The ocean swim area was good, with little fish swimming at your feet, that was different. I would go back and have recommended to many people already. You can relax join in the fun and games, whichever you wish no pressure. Great vacation resort.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great resort and beaches!

This was our 2nd time to Gran Bahia and it didn't disappoint. The water is so clear and beautiful on each of the beaches. Unlike other resorts I've visited, there was ample lounge chairs at the pool and all beaches so you didn't have to wake up early to secure chairs. The food was standard for a resort, but we liked that there was always some Jamaican varieties at every meal. We tried 2 a la carte restaurants, both of which were very tasty. Mid stay we were upgraded to Gold club, which came wit [... read more]h a better view, room service, etc. The only criticism is that some interior corridors need their carpets replaced. Otherwise the resort and staff were all great and cater to your every need!

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Beautiful Place, Beautiful People!

We loved our stay. The hotel was immaculate & luxurious. Attention was paid to every detail. The food choices were excellent; from casual poolside to fine dining. Above all, the staff were cheerful and attentive, ready to respond to your every need. We would highly recommend this resort.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Beautiful resort!!

From the moment we arrived and until the very end I felt very welcome and at home. The staff was very friendly and everyone greeted you with a smile. Just keep in mind this resort is HUGE however they do provide you with a shuttle to take you around. When my boyfriend and I arrived at the resort they took our baggage for us and immediately fixed us up a drink, after we were escorted to our honeymoon villa.... My jaw dropped. Our room was absolutely breathtaking. We took advantage of the large je [... read more]tted bathtub almost every night and the unique outdoor shower was a bonus touch. But... There are a few things I would change. Don't get me wrong I still had an amazing time and was amazed by the resort however, there was no culture/music or jamaican food. I went to jamaica to experience Jamaica... You can't do that at this resort. The music they played wasn't jamaican music or even a mix. If they did attempt to play jamaican music, they would play Bob Marley (I love bob marley don't get me wrong). Unfortunately there is a stereotype that this is the only music they listen too. Trust me it's not. As for the food... The food they had there tasted amazing however they barely had Jamaican dishes (they would have one or two dishes) and if there was they made it very bland. Despite the food and lack of culture lol I do highly recommend this resort but just a tip, if you want to experience Jamaica it is safe to travel with the taxi there at the resort and please do it. We had a great time!!