Grand Palladium Jamaica: Great Resort

We stayed at this resort in April 2014. This resort had a lot of great things about it. The food was good, in particular the buffet restaurants were great. The entertainment was good and the pool is fantastic. Even the beaches were not bad - specifically Sunset Cove. And the rooms were wonderful - with lots of space and the individual villa concept is beatiful. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning in the restaurants in the evning, which made for uncomfortable dinners some evenings. [... read more] Apparently, it was a power load issue with the Grand Palladium being so far from everything. However, this was overall a great resort with lots of reasons not to leave the resort at all.

Riu Negril: Older resort, amazing service

We were recommended this resort from a friend....well the location is awesome, the resort is older, smaller and purple!! Not our taste!! The room was small and well overdue for a renovation, and soon!! Everything worked and was comfortable and clean, but difficult to use hot water around 3-6pm daily. Not good when you're trying to ready yourself for dinner!! Mini bar in room was nice, vodka, rum, gin etc...and mix as well. Dinner reservation making was terrible, you had to go daily and hope they [... read more] had room, but if you did get reservations the food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. The entertainment crew was beyond amazing, they were friendly and funny, a really talented group of people!! The beach is not on the famed seven mile strip, it's in a bay and was very murky for most of the week....creepy, especially when it cleared the amount of stingrays would blow your mind!!! The beach was clean and lots of room....but no shade palapas, just trees in spots, so lots of no see ums....which bite, and are itchy!! Kids club we noticed was less than desirable, but the staff made the best of what they had....again it's the staff that make this place, always some kind of event or game or just fun to be had. Now the worst part was the pool...so small and people would eat and smoke and well hang in the pool by the bar all day....you know what that means....especially since there is only one bathroom in the lobby...even the restaurants had no bathrooms, you had to leave you dinner to go to the lobby to use the washroom!!!!! They had two small pools, one with a bar and one mostly for water sports, use the latter, it's much cleaner!! I wouldn't go back to this resort unless it was really cheap!!

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great resort!!!

This was our second visit to this resort. Staff are always willing to accommodate most requests, food is awesome, lots of selection!! Jerk centre by the beach has the most delicious chicken and all traditional accompaniments and the chef...well he sings and calls when the chicken is ready!!! Rooms are all spacious and nicely decorated....our jacuzzi didn't work, but we always had hot water and great pressure, fabulous view from our balcony. The pool is huge and meandering along the front of the  [... read more]resort, you can choose either the quiet end, or the end with music and games etc.....the beach is beautiful with white sand, lots of shade and chairs and lots of sun, so choose what you want!!! Bathrooms are everywhere and bars too!!! Wonderful drinks, plenty of activities....careful of the timeshare people, but if you date, than make sure you get your bag of goodies, towels, sunglasses, jerk sauce, rum, cups etc....saves a ton on souvenir shopping!! They have a shopping centre as well, pretty good prices for typical souvenir stuff....you can haggle prices too!! I'd go back for a third time if the price was right....this place hasn't let us down yet....thanks to our agent Nicole at tripcentral for pointing this place out to us our first time around...made it easy to choose this place for a second time!!

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: WONDERFUL VACATION

This is a beautiful resort. Couldn't ask for anything more. The staff, food, activities, cleanliness of resort are top notch. There is everything here that a person could want. Have been to many resorts and this is definitely one of the best. Would highly recommend it.

Grand Palladium Jamaica: Resort was fine

I liked the pool areas. The restaurants were average, at best. The Indian food restaurant was far superior. To the other locales. The rooms are tired....several broken items(soap dish in the shower, fridge door of hinge) but clean and generally comfortable.

Couples Tower Isle: Excellent!!!!

Quaint older resort. Has atmosphere. Beach is small but close to the resort. Staff was very friendly. Restaurants and service were great. Chef at Sea side Restaurant prepared special meals for my wife who is gluten intolerante. Gym and equipment were new. Free WiFi. Thank you.

Zoetry Montego Bay: Best Beach Holiday Ever

My daughter and I had a week in Paradise this past March at the beautiful Coyaba Beach Resort. My family of 4 have enjoyed many beach holidays but this was my favourite resort by far. Coyaba was a serene and gorgeous setting for a much needed relaxing and luxurious retreat from the worst winter I can recall in Toronto. We loved Coyaba as soon as we stepped through the door. The beach and surrounding grounds were beautifully landscaped and provided many lovely private vistas for us to enjoy. The [... read more] beauty of this intimate setting was complimented by the wonderful wonderful staff. Each and every staff member was so friendly and each went out of his/her way to welcome us and make each and every moment purely delightful. The food was exceptional and many healthy choices were provided. The rooms were clean and well appointed and so close to the beach. We just cannot put into words how amazing this place is, and how it surpassed our greatest expectations. We had the time of our lives and want to come back this year. One day, when AA hockey is over, we will bring my husband and son back with us. Until then, my daughter and I will continue to make this wonderful haven our destination for our mother-daughter get away. Thank you, Coyaba for making our dreams come true!

Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters: Amazing Resort

Amazing Resort..From the moment we arrived they made sure you felt welcomed an all your needs were meet!!! The staff, room ,Food, an grounds..We're definitely 5 star!! We will be returning to Royalton White Sands.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: excellent resort

beautiful resort with wonderful staff always smiling and eager to help you out if needed. the grounds and buildings are clean ,there is lots of walking,which is fine by me and my wife. we mainly dined in the buffets which had a wide assortment of food to suit everyones taste.

The Oasis at Sunset: Not a five Starr

Not a five Starr resort. Very slow service at the main restaurant. We heard many complaints at the beach about this issue. Although the food was good no one wants to wait 2 hours for food. We ended up eating at the Buffett and the a la carte restaurants on the sunset side. The private beach was so rocky that we used the main beach for swimming. The small rooms were also a dissapointment and in definite need of upgrading. The bathrooms were actually dirty. The weather and the great people were wh [... read more]at made this trip great. Highly recommend the Montego Bay yacht club for dinners. Located just down the road from the resort and guests from oasis/sunset pay 35.00 any night for two lobster dinners. Just tell them your a guest at oasis.

Jewel Runaway Bay Resort: Fabulous First Trip to Jamaica

My husband and I stayed at The Jewel Runaway Bay April 1 - 15 and are pleased to see all the positive reviews (except for ‘Negative LuAnn’ which we can’t agree with at all). This perfect-sized resort is indeed a GEM and reflects the spirit and culture of the Jamaican people. The resort staff made every effort to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. We had no issues with our room...it was bright, clean, recently refurbished, and the tv and a/c worked perfectly. Our amazing maid Khlila took  [... read more]excellent care of us and her shy sense of humour was reflected in her amazing towel-art creations. Our room was always well stocked, including plenty of bottled water, juice, soda, and we never had to ask for anything. The lobby, unpretentious and understated, was a comfortable place to be. We particularly enjoyed the practical layout of the resort...three large pools situated parallel to the beach ensured we always had an ocean view. Very clean beach and sandy ocean floor. Everything within the resort is easily accessible within a short walk. The grounds are lovely and well maintained daily. Very few guests we spoke to who had issues with older non-yet-renovated rooms were relocated to their satisfaction....all one has to do is ask. The resort staff was constantly busy maintaining the grounds (gardeners, pool cleaners, painters, plumbers, groundskeepers). The food was excellent in all the restaurants with authentic Jamaican dishes and fresh locally grown produce. Our greatest enjoyment was dining outdoors (under cover) . Only the Italian Restaurant is indoors near the lobby. After a long brutal Canadian winter, we were ecstatic to be able to enjoy all of our meals outdoors. We only required reservations at the Jade Samurai ... and dined 3 times experiencing 3 different Teppanyaki Chefs. There is also a Sushi Bar within Jade Samurai which does not require reservations. Made-to-order pizza at the Starlight Grill was divine. We loved the spacious Coral Café and never felt like it was ‘buffet’ food. Breakfasts were amazing, at dinner time the ‘theme’ menu varied every night so it’s a good idea to check the posted menu late afternoon or you may miss out on something extraordinary, i.e. the shrimp/steak, the awesome Beef Wellington, or steak fajitas. Every Monday night the feast moves from the Coral Café to the beach with several huge barbeques, manned by the excellent Jamaican chefs preparing their Jamaican specialties at sunset. Every Thursday night, following the weekly Manager’s cocktail garden party, outdoor dining at its finest "Dining Under The Starts" takes place around the middle/largest pool...a full sit-down, 6-course plate-served menu. Afterwards the stage opens out to the pool and live entertainment Cabaret singer is featured. The 3 pools and the beach were well-supervised with lifeguards. We preferred the quieter pool/hot tub furthest distance from the bar, and quickly discovered the wonderful Miguel whom we nicknamed our "rumrunner" as he’d come directly to our chairs at the pool or beach...to take our drink orders and refill our drink mugs...Miguel was always smiling and friendly and obviously took pleasure in his role. Plenty of sports and water sports were available for both adults and children, beach and pool volleyball, aquacise, yoga, archery, kids’ mini-club with nannies, tween/teen club, bingo, scavenger hunt, tennis, ping pong, disco, etc. We particularly enjoyed the ‘daily newsletter’ that came to our door every day listing the day’s events, activities, etc. Loved the "dive-in" movie under the stars...a unique experience. Kudos to all the Jewel staff especially the best room maid Khlila, as well as LaToya, Anne Marie and Kevlin and all the attentive dining room staff, Miguel our attentive smiling rumrunner, Chef Frederick at the all-night Aquamarina Grill, the entertainment "Gems" Ash, Sunshine, Sparkle, Purple, Whoopie, Energy, and oh so many more who always took the time to smile, say hello, chat and see to any requests. We particularly enjoyed the beyond-energetic Silverbirds Steel Band entertainment after dinner on Sundays at the Coral Café. My husband played golf almost daily on the hotel course, saying the course was adequate and he particularly enjoyed his caddy Bill who taught him a few new skills. As stated in previous reviews it really is the staff that makes your stay here a fantastic and memorable experience. Suggestions for Jewel Management: Your website/brochure resort photos do not reflect the current colourful island decor but rather the resort as it once was. We would have liked more thatched-roof-huts on the beach for more shady spots. The rental palapas by the pool seemed pricey and often unused...perhaps rental without the $$$ concierge service??? A little less "rush" through the meals at Jade Samurai would have made for more relaxed dining, though we realize you are trying to fit everyone one into the experience. Resort drinks were excellent, red wine was good, but the white wine really was flavourless/bland. Keep up the good work...your staff is amazing!!!! Room Tip: Our room #3112 was comfortable, bright, clean, refurbished, on the main floor, facing the Jade Samur...

Couples Negril: A very nice resort!!!!

Excellent food. Great personel. Beach was like none other. Buildings somewhat dated--could use a spruce-up ,paint, etc. The grounds were super clean. Boat tours were fantastic. We would go back again.

Sunset Surprise: Great Resort

Had a great time at Jamaica Grande. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in the taller building and our room was clean and comfortable and had a great view of the beach as well as the city. The food was great. Loved the location and being able to walk into downtown Ocho Rios.

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Best Holiday So Far

Awesome! Good accomodations and excellent staff. Staff was very friendly and polite. Rooms were very clean and grounds were beautiful. Great location. This resort makes for a wonderful family vacation.

SeaGarden Beach Resort: Quaint Resort

The Seagarden Beach Resort is a small, clean, and fairly quiet resort. Most staff are friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the day staff at the front desk, the entertainment staff, the buffet staff, and the beach staff who helped make our trip so pleasant. The food selection is somewhat limited but always delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. Our only issue was overeating. The drinks were also always excellent as well. The beach is small and picturesque but never overcrowded. Staff an [... read more]d guests were always very friendly. The swimming area is like a large ocean pool. There is no undercurrent and I always felt safe swimming there. If you go past the roped off area make sure that you wear water shoes although you will not need them in the roped in area. The airport is close and the airplanes fly by the beach. They were delightful to watch. Our only issue was being constantly harassed by the local people when you go off resort. Some can be relentless. The resort is within walking distance to the "Hip Strip" but there is a nice gift shop within the resort. It is a bit pricier then the strip but it is very convenient. The resort itself is very peaceful and relaxing. There is a beautiful view of the sunset from the beach. There is also a beautiful sunrise from the pool view rooms facing the hillside. All in all, an enjoyable stay.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Not a five star hotel

We stayed there in February for a wedding. There were no seafood serve in the buffet restaurant. I.e no grilled fish or shrimp. The shower in the room is moldy and smelly. The rooms are noisy . You can hear the doors from the other room closing and opening. I think the price for this hotel is over priced.

JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar: Grand Experience!

We stayed at the Iberostar Grand Rose Hall in March 2014. We had an excellent room with lots of space to spread out. I love the bathroom with two sinks. The food was really good!. The resort was very clean. The staff was always pleasant. Must try the Jamica Smile drink!!

Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica: Great place to relax!

This was our first all inclusive trip! We flew with Air Transat out of Toronto and got to the resort just as the sun was setting. We were in the Royal Golden section and had a separate check in with a welcome cocktail which was great. Our room was 3 floors up overlooking the middle of the pool. There were a couple of buffet's to choose from aside from the a-la-carte's. The most popular place to eat for lunch is at the jerk shack located on the larger beach (the beach in front of the resort is pe [... read more]bbly, the larger one to the west is the better beach). There are plenty of water sports and activities to keep you amused. Just head down to the beach hut and the water staff will happily help you out. The room was clean (we also had amazing towel art every day), staff was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed-CHILL! We are going back again to Bahia to get married in May 2015 and we are bringing 40 people with us...Can't wait! :)

Riu Negril: Riu Negril is a awesome resort

My family had a great vacation at the Riu Negril in April 2014. The grounds are beautiful with one of the nicest beaches in the world and perfect for long walks. Everything was clean and the restaurants and food were excellent. The Jamaican people are the happiest and friendliest in the world. Ricks Cafe is a must see for all tourists

Grand Palladium Jamaica: Grand paddulium jamaica

Beautiful place. Food great, staff awesome. If you want great beach or have mobility issues this resort is not for you. The biggest pool in Jamaica but not crowded at all. Loved our room . The location was great. We were in building 11 right by the pool on bottom floor. No bugs in room at all.