Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: excellent Resort

good value for the money. staff very helpful,try hard to make us happy. Also need more staff on the front desk. In room towels were scares, particular face cloths. We did enjoy our stay there. Don't mind if I return soon.

Sandals Jamaica Dunn's River: Wonderful and relaxing!

This resort is beautiful. The food is excellent. The staff and the service they provided was second to none. As we were travelling in the off season, it was very quiet...but exactly what we were looking for. The pools and beach are very clean. I really could not criticize anything at all. Can't wait to go back!

Couples Swept Away: Couldn't ask for anything more

Not only was the food great there was great verity with 5 restaurants 2 snack bars each with its own kitchen , a great selection of water sports and excursions topped of by excellent and friendly service

Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: JEWEL RUNAWAY BAY

THIS IS A FIRST CLASS RESORT. I NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL. THE PEOPLE WERE FRIENDLY ALWAYS AND ALWAYS SMILING. THIS IS ALSO A GREAT RESORT FOR KIDS. THE WATER PARK IS EXCELLENT AND YOU CAN'T BEAT THE DAYCARE.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great Family Vacation but...

My family and I stayed at the Gran Bahia from August 26th to September 2nd. Firstly, this resort is even more BEAUTIFUL in person than in picture, seriously none of the pictures do it justice. When we arrived at the resort it was around 3:00pm we were told our room wasn't ready yet and asked to get some lunch and come back. We had to leave our luggage with a bell boy. Another thing - this resort is huge so LOTS OF WALKING! We picked at some food at the shack and went back to check in, only to be [... read more] asked to come back AGAIN. It took almost 2 hours and 30 minutes for us to be finally given a room. The manger offered us an upgrade to the "Golden Club" after all the frustration. However, that was almost another curse rather than a blessing. Our request for two double beds (3 of us in a room) was not able to be fulfilled and we were told that another bed would be made for us in the room. We had to call the front desk 4 times, before someone came around 10 pm to make up the second bed for us. The Golden club promises a safe, which apparentlyy had a broken key in it already, so when I tried to put my key in it broke (I returned the key right away and almost got charged $50 for it). We got 1 robe and 1 pair of slippers, again for 3 people, and never got the chocolate platters or special gifts as promised. Needless to say, the upgrade wasn't much and we still had to fuss over getting any of the benefits that it includes anyways. BUT -- I did rate this resort a 4 out of 5 stars for a reason. The STAFF ARE AMAZING! SO WELCOMING AND VERY HARD WORKING! Our favourites were Jerome and Lamaine who checked on us every day. The housekeepers are very sweet as well. We spent 5 of the 7 days at the pool and swim up bar, the beach while very beautiful is rocky, and the water burns (but it's saltwater what do you expect right). The food was AMAZING and we were happy to eat at the buffet every day but we did do Japanese, Steak house, and Italian a la carte. The Garden Grill steak house was by far my favourite. For lunch, the JERK CHICKEN is a MUST so make sure you go to the snack shack. I would say this resort is extremely family friendly and if you have little ones you will love it. If you're younger and looking for a party this resort will also keep you entertained and Margarita Ville is just a short cab ride away for the nightlife you want. While I really enjoyed my time at the Gran Bahia, we are uncertain if we will give it another try - although we will definitely be returning to Jamaica. We understand that the Gran Bahia is a large hotel but at times we felt like just a number. Our trip would have been more enjoyable without all the hassle especially at the beginning.

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: A very clean big resort, lots to do

What a nice resort. First of all it's approx. 1.25hrs from the airport - which is good because you don't hear any planes all week. Second, the resort is unfortunately under construction on the Luxury side of the resort as soon as the bus drives inside the grounds by the front gate. It has been under construction obviously for some time now as they are building an entire end wing of the hotel which never stops 24/7. If you sit by the pool go to the family side. Once the construction is done, and  [... read more]it will be several more months from now, the resort will be awesome. The food was amazing, the drinks could use more pop :) mixed in with the alcohol. The pool was excellent and clean. The overall grounds were kept clean and lush. The service by the pool, beach, hotel lobby, and dining area's were bang on!. The accommodation was fantastic on the Adult Luxury side. If it wasn't for the construction noise you couldn't ask for a better resort. If you don't have kids I strongly recommend this side of the resort for special treatment (Don Pablo Luxury).

Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: great resort

Great resort, with good food, activities for families with kids and friendly staff. Would definately go again. would be nice if when we arrive , there is something like a welcome drink and luggage is more organized. Other wise had a great time.

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall: amazing resort

The resort was beautiful! Room service was great.. nightly entertainment was also very good and food wasn't bad.. being a vegetarian is hard.. I would say there should be more options for people who are vegetarian but other then that everything else was great!

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Wonderful Resort

The Bahia Principe in Jamaica is a beautiful resort. The rooms are clean and spacious. The food at the main buffet is varied and will appeal to most people. Beginning with breakfast, lost of traditional pancakes, french toast, bacon, eggs and omelets. Lunch at the snack bar was OK ( Jerk chicken was the best part) but midway through our vacation, they closed it down and moved it to the Dolce Vita restaurant. The beach was small and walking along the beach was a short walk. The construction next  [... read more]to the resort was annoying. Getting a good nights sleep may be a real chore with the constant door slamming and shouting in the corridor from drunken guests. This was my first trip to Jamaica's Runaway Bay. My second stay at a Bahia Principe resort. Overall, I had a good time at the resort and I would recommend this resort once the construction is complete.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Great vacation at Iberostar Beach

We spent 2 weeks from Aug 25th-Sept 8th, 2015 in Iberostar Beach at Rose Hall. Our group consisted of 2 adults and 2 kids, 11 years old. The resort is in great condition and the staff is excellent, from the front desk, waiters to the chefs. The beach portion on this hotel is actually nicer than in the other 2 adjacent (and more expensive) Iberostar hotels. You might want to consider another place if you have difficulty climbing stairs. Our room was on the 4th floor and even though there are elev [... read more]ators, we choose the stairs most of the time because the elevators sometimes took a long time to arrive. The food is varied, fresh and delicious. We visited the steakhouse 3 times and the rib eye steak is superb! The entertainment is great and we quite different from the one offered on other hotels. They even have a magic show equally good for kids and adults. We will definitely consider this hotel again if we decide to stay in Jamaica again.

Jewel Paradise Cove: Amazing Resort

This was excellent an Resort,very relaxing,grounds were well kept,friendly and courteous staff especially Travis,very clean rooms,good food...love the 24hrs jerk chicken grill!..will definately go back.

Riu Palace Tropical Bay: beautiful beach

We had a very enjoyable stay and enjoyed the beach and restaurants, with one exception, but found three concerns. The drive from the airport to the resort is 90 minutes which was not comfortable based on the age of the vehicle provided. The "steak house" restaurant option was not staffed effectively and not worth the effort of booking this. The umbrellas and available shade at the pool area was not sufficient in number or design to effectively provide coverage to allow for relief from the sun an [... read more]d heat.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Amazing Resort

The best resort we have been to in the Caribbean. The stuff was very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing with great selection. Entertainment was excellent. Loved the layout of the resort, everything was a very short distance away.

Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters: Exceptional Resort

Amazing resort for guest of all ages. Very clean and comfortable with great restaurants, facilities, entertainment and remarkable service. By far the best resort we have been to and their friendly and helpful staff certainly enhance the overall experience. From check in to check out, the service was impeccable. The only thing we would have preferred is a little less vendor traffic on the beach.

Catalonia Montego Bay: Great 3 star Resort

I didn't go in with high expectations because I knew it was a 3 star hotel. The service was great. Very friendly and courteous staff. The room was nice and AC was working amazing (slightly loud but rather that then a hot room) beach was lovely. The addition of the little island was definitely a bonus. Loved the Jerk Hut. By far the best jerk chicken and pork I had the whole vacation. The drinks were delicious and you can definitely taste the alcohol. The adult pool with the swim up bar was anoth [... read more]er great addition. I also liked that we weren't too secluded from the city and so close to the airport. The a la care restaurants were great. Loved the Japanese one. Very entertaining and great food. Obviously there were some downsides but nothing to ruin a vacation. The buffet food was hit or miss. The omlette station was delicious. The food at the grill was so so. The washrooms in the rooms were on the small size. You could fit only one person at a time. A few days before we left they started some renovations so you can hear construction and they had to change the location of some of the meals. Overall I know there are nicer resorts in Jamaica but for the price we paid of $950 for a superior room we got an great vacation. Definitely recommend for families.

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites: Amazing 5 Star Resort..

Hotel was amazing.. Grounds perfect.. Food amazing.. Out standing Hotel..the one thing I liked about this Hotel.. No Food by the pool.. Nice and clean.. There's always staff walking around making sure your ok.. If you need drinks.. Amazing..

Sandals Jamaica Dunn's River: Great resort!

Great overall! Nice room, grounds, staff, drinks, and beach. Jerk chicken wrap by the beach grill is AMAZING, especially with extra sauce to dip! Highly recommend this resort and will likely return.:)

Sandals Jamaica Dunn's River: Relaxing

Hotel was exactly what we needed. Rest and relaxing with a little fun on the side. Good was fabulous and dining at the Jade Samuri is a must..chef Smoke provided much entertainment. Air conditioning wasn't as cold as I would have liked but summer is hot in Jamaica.

Hedonism II: Fun & Friendly

I was a single female travelling alone for the very first time. I was looking for a resort that I could meet friendly people that weren't in their "honeymoon bubble". I was quite impressed how friendly everyone was. I arrived late in the evening and by the next day everyone, including staff knew my name (and it's not an easy one). The rooms were clean, although the dresser needs to be updated as the drawers get stuck. The beds and pillows are super comfortable. There were renovations occurring d [... read more]uring my week of stay to the lobby, main restaurant and pool. The buffet restaurant was relocated to a tented area on the beach which also included the stage where the evening performances took place. All the pools were beautiful but the ones on the prude side were not used by many. Everyone was always in the nude section/pool. Due to the inconvenience of the construction, the hotel upgraded my room from a prude gardenview to a nude oceanview. They also included 2 excursions-- a catamaran tour which included snorkeling and swimming into caves and the second tour was a shopping tour and which also took you to Rick's cafe. Most of the staff were super friendly and had service with a smile. The nude pool bartenders.. well.. not so much, but they were still provided quick service. The buffet food wasn't bad but not amazing. I didn't go for the food. I still ate well. The 2 grills (prude and nude side) weren't bad either but they always offered only the same choices daily. The piano bar entertainment is a hoot! If you go.. please participate! Their are 2 entertainment employees that are so amazingly talented, it makes me wonder how they are not famous - Winston (Entertainment Manager) and Stephanie (piano bar). Bring your fun and crazy outfits and have a blast! I love this resort as it has a more natural rustic feel vs. the larger chain hotels that are pristine and immaculate. I felt more comfortable and relaxed because of the natural beauty. I'm hooked and I cannot wait to go back!

Sandals Jamaica Ocho Rios: AMAZING RESORT! AMAZING HONEYMOON!!

We just came back from our honeymoon at Sandals Ochi Resort. We had the best time on and off the resort. The food was great and always something available. The staff are really easy ensure you have the best of time to just enjoy and relax. We loved how big the resort and all it's dining options. Well worth it's stars! We would HIGHLY recommend this resort to any couple, young or old.... it's just a GREAT place to spend a great vacation. You WILL not regret it.