Hedonism II: Nice resort

The rooms were clean the entertainment was very good lots of places to relax in the shade the food was excrllent lots of nufe people at nude beach lots of fun for everyone drinks were good. Thankyou

SeaGarden Beach Resort: Beautiful beach and wonderful staff.

We stayed a week at the Sea Garden resort. It has a great location 5 minutes from the airport and hip strip. The hotel is charming with well kept rooms and grounds. The staff were lovely, always doing their best to ensure a comfortable stay. The beach is breathtaking with snorkeling, kayaks, and floaties available for guest use. Food was always consistently good and their coffee was delicious. We hope to return again sometime soon.

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: We had some issues :(

6 of us went (friends) and in pairs we each got put into completely separate buildings and all with King size beds...we asked for 2 queens and they said there weren't any (the resort was not full) 2 days later 2 of the girls got a new room and 3 days later the other 2 got a room...my friend and i just sucked it up and shared a bed. But no assistance at all of trying to put us closer together. The resort is massive so trying to find friends in different buildings that are far away wasn't easy. [... read more] We went down to the main buffet in the morning the first day we were there and i can't make this stuff up...there was NO food 25 empty silver pans..we had yogurt/juice...I have never come across this before. When we went to go for dinner that night...they asked us to come back because there weren't ready (it was already 15 min past opening time) We did discover the Negril buffet (awesome) and the Poisiden (awesome) half way through the stay. so i highly recommend these. The a la carts were great!! The grounds were beautiful and well taken care of and the staff were all very kind and friendly!! it was just the food and room situation that put a damper on us...but of course we pushed through lol

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Dated Resort

Staff was friendly and there was plenty of staff but it was next to impossible to get anything done. Rooms were pretty clean, we had requested two beds and only got one with no spare pillows and NO blanket; only one sheet. We requested multiple times for a room change to the upgraded room we had paid for and did finally get it 4 days into our 6 day stay. This was a girls trip with 6 friends and we were all "issued" one king size bed. It was next to impossible to get bookings for a La Carte resta [... read more]urants; we never could get the steak house and could only get the Japanese at 3pm. Breakfast buffets we pretty scarce at least 3 of the days.

Riu Montego Bay: Fabulous vacation, thank you RIU

This resort surpassed our expectations Located short drive from airport so you do hear planes during the day but it didn't bother me Food -huge variety, I'm a picky eater and left full every night. There is somewhere to eat 24-7. Italian and Steakhouse were great a la carte restaurants Lots of chairs on the beach and by the pool available all day, no need to get up early to claim your seat. Love the overhead shade available around each pool. Resort and rooms were cleaned beautif [... read more]ully, air conditioning fabulous. Alcohol and bar fridge in room stocked with drinks daily was a bonus Water park onsite was a fun addition Only critique is evening entertainment not great but we were too tired most nights to mind

Breathless Montego Bay: A very lovely resort

Staff were fabulous. They are kind, friendly and very attentive. Butler service was fantastic. Restaurants and buffet very good. Very happy with my vacation at this resort. It was nice to be part of the Secrets resort also.

Secrets St James: Second visit to Secrets St James

We visited Secrets St James in 2023, and loved it so much, we decided to return in 2024. However, the rooms and bathrooms are showing their age and are very much in need of a refresh. The room definitely did not feel 4.5-5-star. The bathroom appeared to have many touchups of paint, waterproof seal etc but very poorly done. The issue of people getting up at 6am to “save” chairs at the beach is a BIG problem that I hope the hotel will address by at least installing more umbrellas so half the gues [... read more]ts aren’t forced to “bake” daily in direct sunlight. The hotel was nowhere near capacity and there weren’t enough umbrellas to sit under. In addition, many people would save a chair but didn’t return to use it. Although this was happening when we visited last year, I don’t recall it being as big of a problem as this year. The beach is calm & lovely and there are lots of activities at the main pool daily. Preferred Club pools are quieter. Guests should be reminded to not disturb what little wildlife there is at the beach - one guest took a starfish out of the water & left it on the sand for about 30 minutes, until she was done taking photos with it and then put it back. Starfish will die within a few minutes of being removed from water so that one likely didn’t survive. The food was good; there were more than enough options so you could always get a decent meal The dinner portions are small so you have to order a couple of appetizers. The Jamaican & Mexican restaurants were on a rotating schedule so only one was open at a time. We had at least 30 minute waits to get into the restaurants but that wasn’t a big inconvenience to us. Food at the Jamaican restaurant was excellent. Breakfast and lunch buffets were great, including lots of salad options for lunch. We ordered room service a few times (lunch & dinner) which was very good, always delivered hot and the portions were larger than what we got at the restaurants. The hotel property itself, gardens, beach etc were beautiful & very well maintained. The majority of staff we encountered were courteous and very helpful. Hyatt is currently promoting “Sip, Savor & See” - if you aren’t in Preferred Club, it allows you to visit and enjoy the Breathless resort for an evening. Breathless is normally only accessible to Preferred Club guests. Overall a very nice, quiet stay but the dated rooms and the lack of umbrellas on the beach, in relation to the cost of our stay, would likely cause me to visit a different adults-only resort for my next vacation. In fairness, this is a very nice resort but if you’re looking for a 4.5-5 star, this resort is slightly below that, in my opinion.

Couples Negril: One of the Best!

Fantastic property, grounds, people and beach. All the good fun stuff is already included and available in an unlimited fashion. The best staff in everyway. Culinary team was outstanding! She is not the shiniest penny in the purse but the property is well tended, clean, lush gardens and what a massive clean well serviced beach and pool. Great vibe, fun days and nights, the 4 of us had a blast.

Ocean Coral Spring: Very impressive resort!

We were very impressed with the whole resort! It was very clean and there was lots of staff. Employees of all departments were very polite and respectful. There was daily entertainment whether during the day or the evening! Definitely am returning there!!!

Catalonia Montego Bay: Trip central, air transat and holiday inn ALL disappointing!

Looks beautiful in pics but definitely a 3*. Pro's= close to airport, pretty grounds Cons= buffet was crap, outdated and not much swimmable beach Trip central gave me the wrong booking # You can't use the resort app to check in if you've booked via third party... Took 20 phone calls for them to tell me that Air transat return flight was shut compared to flight going over . A 1st using trip central, air grandad and going to this resort.. Overall all disappointing

Grand Lido Negril: A Great Place to Relax and Unwind

The rooms are well appointed. The food is exceptional, especially at the Ocean Point alfresco restaurant. Since there are only 26 rooms the pool bar and restaurant provide personalized, attentive service. The access to the sea is awkward due to a poor vertical ladder. Beach shoes are recommended.

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Great adults only getaway !

We went as a group for our 40th bdays, great party vibe, food, and drink! Lots of room for pool lounging! We enjoyed the pool atmosphere more than beach! Spacious rooms. Hallways in morning was a bit loud but overall quiet on the 2nd floor. Resort staff was great especially Romario!

Riu Ocho Rios: Jamaica No Problem, Mon

Cross-posted to Trip Advisor. Where to start... overall this trip was fantastic, the resort included. Would highly recommend the resort, Jamaica, and Riu properties. Would highly recommend the resort, Jamaica, and Riu properties. If I came back to this area I would no doubt stay here again. - Beach: The nicest beach I've seen to date, especially on calm days. There is a reef just outside the swimming area. Bring your snorkel and enjoy it. If you're not a comfortable swimmer, bring a floatie. [... read more] So many fish to see (and stingrays if you're lucky)! - Pools: seemed nice, didn't spend much time in them. Two swim up bars, one quieter infinity pool and a large activity pool. - Waterslides: so much fun. Faster than you would expect! If you aren't familiar with how to go down the waterslides, make sure to ask for the proper form. Not much direction offered from the staff. - Entertainment: The crew and the entertainment itself is amazing. Huge shoutout to these staff who literally never stop! Lots to do during the day and evening. - Food was good, the buffet can get a bit repetitive and would have loved to see more Jamaican food but overall very good food. Don't miss the Jerk chicken! And for late night snacks, the Sports Bar is open 24/7. A la cartes were very good. - Kids Club: the staff that worked there we SO FRIENDLY and the facilities looked great, no kids though so I didn't use it. - Large property but never felt busy. NO VENDORS on the beach which was amazing. Lots of lounge chairs and shade on the beach. As usual, people reserve loungers at the pool and then never even use them. Limited elevators, so if mobility is an issue book a ground floor. - Excursion: Booked through Scuba Caribe, took the catamaran cruise to snorkeling and then hiked up Dunn's River Falls. Totally worth it, great experience. Had a videographer that followed us and the video and pictures was totally worth the extra $40 USD. Last notes: - Riu app is very good - restaurant reservation and other requests are through that. - long transfer to and from the airport (2+ hours) - if this is a deal breaker, book a private transfer. - visited in March, and the grounds, pool, and beach get shady early (4 PM). This might change as the months change. - the resort does a foam pool party, a white night party on the beach, and a glow party. Bring your all white outfit and neons! - surprised that the smell of weed did not permeate every area of the resort. You'll catch a whiff here and there every once in a while, but not more than that. - felt very safe in Jamaica. Far safer than DR or Mexico

Riu Ocho Rios: Wonderful family vacation!

We were guests in 2016 and at that time the hotel decor was very dated but even so the food and the amenities were still great. The upgrades to the resort since then have really elevated the experience - the rooms, buffet area, the swimming pools, the walkways. The addition of the water park/slides was a huge hit with both the kids and the adults. We were very happy with the resort - our family group of 8 adults and 4 children had a fantastic time. Service at the front desk and in th [... read more]e main restaurant/buffet was excellent. Lots of food choices for both adults and children. The grounds are very well kept and lots of staff throughout the resort ensure a clean environment. Staff helpful, friendly and responsive. Never had a problem finding loungers either in the pool area or on the beach. Enjoyed the variety of entertainment in the evening as well as the foam party and beach party. Live bands were excellent. Activities at the pool were lots of fun and the entertainment staff really worked hard to get guests involved The Riu app was helpful for making restaurant reservations, requesting additional towels or just learning more about what the hotel has to offer. If I had to find any areas I’d like to see improved it would be 1) the black garbage bins and the plastic cup and plate bins in the main pool area be better cleaned out and washed both inside and out. Same for cleaning the side tables by the pool loungers - often sticky from everyone’s drinks etc. 2) some different snacks in the Sports Bar - perhaps bags of chips, pretzels etc rather than just nachos everyday Otherwise, excellent experience!

Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay: Beautiful Resort

First time in Jamaica, here for 10 days. Resort was beautiful. The grounds very well maintained, never saw any garbage, glasses anywhere. Had breakfast and lunch at Las Olas pretty much every day, Vinton, was very friendly and helpful talking to my husband about the different rums. The Jerk chicken at lunch there was amazing. Didn't care much for the Brazilian A-la-Carte that was there at dinner time. Went to the Buffet the remainder of the time ... very pleased with it, Different theme eve [... read more]ry night,.plus always had Jamaican food. which was amazing. Our room was excellent, very clean and was exactly as we have had in the past at the Luxury in La Romana DR. The view however, not so good. Requested garden view. Instead overlooked the staff parking lot, the highway to the right, a few houses but did see a little of the ocean on the left. This was defiantly not gardenview ! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Resort so large, we got loss a few times trying to find the theatre for entertainment,(Bob Marley show was excellent) for even the first morning, didn't know where to go for breakfast. By the time other family members arrived a few days later, we had it all figured out. Several pools .... didn't care for the main pool at the Luxury. The "party pool" Very crowded, and noisy, The connecting pools between the Luxury and the Grand, much quieter. Better for napping or reading. The beach not great at our end. Had the cove, which was "cute" but not many chairs there and very windy. Had to go to the Grand side to be better. Downfall, the air conditioning broke down. The first 2 nights we froze, ok for the next few then it started getting warm. Questioned it, advised the A/C was out in the entire resort. Problem with pipes or something, probably why we froze the first couple of nights. Finally starting to feel more comfortable 2 days before leaving. Only did 1 excursion. Went to Nine Mile .. fabulous. A must do for any Bob Marlye fan!! Overall, had a great time. Would I come back here? probably not. Too large for our liking. But that's our preference.

Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach: Decameron cornwall

Not kid friendly, no red stripe or any good booze whatsoever, food was terrible and building needed maintenance. Some staff were nice (2/10 staff), cross the street to buy beer or food, 1700 6 pack 300 a beef patty.

Sandy Haven: Relaxing Hotle

Enjoyed our stay at Sandy Haven. Room was great, service at the hotel was great and the beach property was nice as well. Good location along 7 mile beach on the quieter part of the beach. Would recommend to other travellers.

Sandals South Coast: Second Visit After 11 Years - Still Just as Awesome

We first visited this resort back in 2013. We came back as it checked all the boxes for what we wanted. The resort and its staff met and exceeded our vacation expectations. We did upgrade this time to a Butler Suite and with one of the accommodation block just about completed its renovation, the resort did not feel crowded at all. We had a wonderful time. Beach was great, refreshments were great and food was delicious. Definitely a resort we may revisit again for a third stay.

Catalonia Montego Bay: Great place

The hotel was ok, a little older but clean and well maintained. The rooms were very clean, no complaints. The food was delicious. The jerk shack had some awesome jerk chicken, there was a bbq area for burgers, fries, fish and grilled cheese, no disappointment here. You don’t do hungry, there is nacho and ice cream hut. The only thing is the beach, there is a lot of seaweed in the water, not good for swimming or long walks on the beach. Drinks were ok, would be nice to have more fancy drink [... read more]s.

Azul Beach Resort Negril: Beautiful resort

Rooms are nice, clean, mini fridge was stocked with drinks, good water pressure. Fold out couch bed was hard and too small for our 12 year old. No blowdryer. Grounds were beautiful and well maintained. Pools were nice, beach was amazing. They were constantly out of beach towels. People were just leaving their things on beach beds to claim them as their own the entire week. Food was pretty good (we’re vegan and they were happy to accommodate when we asked). Tipping is expected for everything whic [... read more]h was a bit annoying. Execs should just pay the staff what they deserve instead of putting that responsibility on guests. Loved the staff, very friendly and helpful. Entertainment was mediocre but we appreciated their effort, some shows were better than others. Overall the resort is a 4 star, not 5.