AI Resorts in Jamaica

RNave · Joined: 17 Dec 2008 Posts: 2

Hi, we are planning a trip to Jamaica. We have been to Sandals numerous times and want to try a different AI resort.

I have narrowed it down to:
Half Moon
RIU Mo Bay
Grand Palladium
Iberostar Rose Hall
Gran Bahia Principe

Anyone have good/bad reviews to share on the service/location/food etc? All opinions are welcome!
Thanks for reading.

advisor · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 Post subject:

Breezes Montego Bay by SuperClubs

Half Moon, Rose Hall

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Montego Bay

Iberostar Rose Hall Beach
Rose Hall Rst & Spa

Royal Decameron Montego Beach

Sandals Montego Bay

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa

The Ritz-Carlton Glf&Spa Rst, Rose Hall

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Rst & Spa

Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall

Iberostar Rose Hall Suites

Riu Montego Bay

I'm not familiar with all the hotels listed and have not stayed in any, but from research, the Iberostars in Mexico get great reviews. Actually, the Iberostars in Mexico puts all Sandals properties to shame with regard to included amenities, service, and price. The Mexico chain AI resorts like the Iberostars and the RIU's get bad press from the Jamician officals and loyal Jamaica fans due the way the properties where built.

Breezes and Holiday Inn are party type hotels and Sunset Beach allows cruise ships to dump their passengers there for the day.

blamona · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 Post subject: Resorts in Jamaica

I think Half Moon is the best on your list. It's established (been there for decades), HUGE in terms of acreage, has 50+ swimming pools, 3 beaches, at least, golf, horseback riding, every type of accommodation from rooms to staffed villas. Close to the airport but not TOO close.

I've not stayed there overnight but have been on the property several times and every staff person I have come in contact with has gone above nad beyond to be helpful.