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Half Moon
Jamaica, Caribbean
Montego Bay
This historical complex is affords a sophisticated style and takes travellers back to its English colonial roots. The hotel lies just 12 km from the crafts market and approximately 15 km from the centre of Montego Bay where a diverse selection of shops are to be found. The airport is 8 km away.
The resort lies nestled amidst around 160 hectares of gardens, flowers and wetland reserve, beside an almost 2 km long stretch of private sandy beach. Offering superb services and a decidedly different take on luxury accommodation, guests will always find something to do here. The luxury establishment is always the first choice of celebrities, dignitaries and royalty. All guests to the hotel are treated equally however, with one exception: children, for whom there is a children's centre, a games room with supervised activities and babysitting. The business centre provides business visitors with high-speed access to the Internet (for an additional fee). A total of 398 rooms are available and standard facilities include a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, a hire safe and a currency exchange desk. There is a selection of shops to browse and a hairdressing salon; fees apply for use of the laundry service and those arriving by car are offered car parking. Dining options include 6 different restaurants and bars: the Seagrape Terrace with delicious Jamaican cuisine is complimented by island and dance music. Just off the hotel's golf course is the Sugar Mill, which is open for dinner only and features specialties such as chicken-pineapple stew with turmeric-passion fruit sauce.
Hotel Information
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. This Colonial resort also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge) and an arcade/games room. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Facilities
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Billiards
- Volleyball
- Beauty salon*
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,720 reviews
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Best Vacation Ever
Half Moon Resort may be the best resort in The Caribbean, bar none. EVERY single person there makes you feel special. We were there from September 9-18 for our 42nd wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday. It starts from the first interaction online, when we asked to be moved from Founders Cove due to the ongoing construction at the time. Nadia Dennis, Jacqueline Gale-Johnson and Kimoni Bell were sooo helpful and upgraded us to an Estate Ocean Suite in the Eclipse area. This room/suite was incredible. Large, comfortable, quiet and right on the ocean. HOLY MOLY. Once we were onsite, we met our two butlers, Cason and Elian. They literally made our stay PERFECT...they were and are more like friends than butlers. They were literally always there to assist with anything we needed...even stuff we didn't. I can't wait to return and hang with them again. Our first night we had dinner at Delmare. We met the head chef, Shakeem and the serving staff. They were all simply amazing. The food was delicious and portions were perfect. Just great. The staff at North Point Bar and Grill (pool area) are amazing. Sallie and Camillia just made our time lounging around the pool incredible. Again, they will be friends for life. Our favorite bartender, Antonio, is a wise soul and just a pleasure to be around. Plus he makes the BEST Mango, Passion Fruit, Ginger and Pineapple Smoothie with Dark Rum. GET IT!! We also ate at Hayward's and were treated like a King and Queen. Again, we met the Head Chef, Chantel, and she made me the most AWESOME Ital Stew I ever ate. Our server, Shirley, was a joy to be around. We could have talked with her all night. Her pride and love for Jamaica is infectious. We also had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Chef, Klaus, and my wife's new BFF, Paula Lilly, Director of Guest Services. Paula is soo full of life and REAL. Can't wait to share a drink with her. I really can't say enough GREAT things about our stay. Get there as soon as you can....we're already looking at two new stays next year!
Review by Vance S New Jersey
Half moon is the place to stay
Amazing experience from start to the end! 100% recommended! The property have a great golf course and beautiful beach.
Review by omarbarrientosp Aruba
Not the Experience I Expected from Half Moon
Unfortunately, my experience at Half Moon did not live up to my expectations.
When I arrived for check-in, my room was not ready. The front desk told me there was an issue with the AC in the room. I asked to be moved to another room, but I still had to wait a significant amount of time before I was able to get settled. After traveling, this was a frustrating way to begin my stay.
I was also disappointed with the food quality during my stay. For a resort of this caliber, I expected the dining experience to be much better.
The biggest issue, however, was an additional property/resort fee. I booked and paid for my stay through Expedia, and my reservation showed that taxes and fees had already been paid. I was not made aware by Expedia prior to my arrival that I would be charged an additional mandatory resort fee. I was surprised with this charge when I arrived at the property.
I paid the fee because I was already at the resort with a confirmed reservation and had no practical option at that point. I subsequently contacted Expedia and Half Moon to request a refund. Half Moon refused to refund the additional fee, despite the fact that I had not been informed of it prior to arriving.
Overall, between the delayed check-in due to the room/AC issue, disappointing food, and unexpected additional fee that was ultimately not refunded, I left feeling that the experience did not justify the cost of the stay. I hope Half Moon and Expedia improve the transparency around additional mandatory fees so guests know the true total cost of their stay before they arrive.
An enjoyable experience
Excellent property. Everyone no matter their position were very friendly. They made us feel that they appreciated our being there. The atmosphere was welcoming and very relaxing. We would definitely stay here again. Beach BBQ was spectacular.
Celebrated 33rd Wedding Anniversary at Eclipse
We had an incredible stay at Half Moon in Jamaica. The resort is beautifully maintained, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, and the staff went above and beyond to make our visit special. The food, amenities, and beachfront location were outstanding. We can't wait to return!
