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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 Excellent3,703 reviews
Excellent
80%
Very Good
12%
Average
4%
Poor
2%
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My initial visit
Ms. Shaan with custodial services is PHENOMENAL. She makes sure that every client is cared for like family.
Four Star Hotel at best
I was genuinely surprised that virtually none of the reviews I read mentioned that a significant portion of Half Moon is currently under construction/renovation. This was also not mentioned to us at any point during the booking process, nor when I contacted the hotel directly before our stay. Given the extent of the closures, I think guests should be made aware of this before booking.
During our stay, one of the pools was closed, there was no pool bar, and one restaurant was closed. Breakfast options were also very limited, with essentially only one restaurant available. For a resort of Half Moon’s reputation and price point, the reduced facilities made a noticeable difference to the overall experience.
The remaining main pool was another disappointment. After a few days, it appeared that it had not been properly cleaned. There was a visible layer of sunscreen/oil on the surface, together with leaves and hair. At a luxury resort, particularly when guests are already concentrated around fewer available facilities, I would expect the main pool to be maintained to a much higher standard.
That said, I want to strongly emphasize how fantastic the staff were. The employees throughout the resort were genuinely excellent—friendly, attentive, professional and consistently helpful. They were by far the highlight of our stay and deserve a great deal of credit. Our criticism is absolutely not directed at them.
Half Moon is a beautiful property with wonderful staff, but in its current condition, I would consider it a four-star hotel at best, rather than the luxury five-star experience it presents itself as. Guests paying five-star prices should be clearly informed when a substantial part of the property and its facilities are unavailable.
Had we known the extent of the renovations and closures beforehand, it would certainly have factored into our decision to book.
Review by kenkenli Walt Disney World
Home away from home
Came here for our honeymoon, now back for our baby moon. The staff is really what makes half moon so special, our favorite place to vacation and when you meet other patrons most of the time they share the same sentiment. Even with the construction from the hurricane going on the resort is in full swing. Looking forward to returning in December when the founders cove is restored.
perfect stay
Great Staff. Exceptionally warm and welcoming — you immediately feel truly valued as a guest. An excellent hotel, even though some renovation work following the hurricane is still ongoing.
Review by Olaf R Stuttgart, Germany
Amazing service! The best staff!!!
Our head butler Gary was the best! So helpful!! Vinton was grey too. Always there when we needed him! We absolutely loved loved Cece the chef!! She was so incredibly friendly and her food was just absolutely delicious!!!! I can’t wait for us to go again!
Review by Jeffrey M Austin, Nevada
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