Frenchman's Cove Resort

It's been on my bucket list for a while, and I'm glad I finally made it! The price might be a bit steep for the average Joe, but the beach is calming, peaceful, and quiet. It's well-maintained, and the best part is it's both a beach and a river - so best of both worlds. The beach itself was a bit rough, but the river made up for it - perfect for swimmers. They have outdoor showers and bathrooms, and it would be great if they threw in some free chairs.

Dirty beach, disrespectful manager, WORST experience ever in Jamaica. DON’T COME TO THIS BEACH, GO TO BLUE HOLE THAT’S 3 MINUTES AWAY FROM THIS BEACH!! MUCH BETTER AND VERY NICE SERVICE IN BLUE HOLE. FRENCHMAN’S COVE SERVICE IN FRONT DESK MUST LEARN HOW TO RESPECT PEOPLE AND TOURISTS!

the Management should be able to provide far better services and facilities based the entry fees. The bathrooms are dated and not well kept. Not even a lounge chair is provided. I have been to beach clubs on the north coast with a far lower entry fee that offers far better services and amenities. I understand that you are also paying for the location but they can offer a much better service.

DO NOT GO TO THIS BEACH. We made a mistake and followed the gps into this beach and the security at the gate waved for us to come in and said that we had to pay $2,700 per person. We paid $5,500 not realizing it was not the correct beach once we entered we realized shortly after and asked if the fee could be refunded due to the mistake. We went to management she also said no. We found 2 other people who wanted to enter the beach and asked if they could purchase our ticket, since they were willing to help us out. Management said she was unable to allow the the 2 person to purchase since she would be loosing money. I understand policy but if someone makes a mistake why make it all about money. There is nothing special about this beach than any other beach that is nicer and cheaper. I don’t recommend this beach based on poor service, poor location, and nothing special about it. If I could give this place a negative star I would.

Recently had my fourth stay here, and I'll be back again next time. The rooms are designed nicely, especially the junior suites, and the villas have balconies overlooking the sea. Facilities are basic, which is just right if you're planning to be at the beach as much as possible. I was sad to see that breakfast is no longer offered in the Great House. It's clear that the property is kept up with a skeleton crew. The buildings date back to the 1960s which is charming, and the operators do their best to preserve them. Do not expect 5-star resort facilities, but instead a calming, beautiful place. The staff were friendly and communicative, I even got a WhatsApp message during our stay to confirm something, and other than that, in our room area, it was completely quiet. We slept very well and enjoyed chilling in the evenings in our own space. I will 100% be back.

First of all i was shock we had to 2700$ to go Jamaican money, to get chair you have to pay 300$ for a chair, or sit on tbe sand which is fine with me. Over all it was a nice experience as it was my first time visiting Jamaica. The food was good.

Overall, we were not too impressed with this hotel. It is supposed to be a heritage resort but really all this seems to mean is that they haven’t updated anything since the 1950’s when the Beatles apparently stayed here. The location is stunning amidst beautiful greenery and jungle. I have no problem with the original architecture of the buildings to maintain the heritage aspect, but they really could update the sewerage, water, bathroom, and kitchen somewhat at least. We ended up staying in two villas during our time because the water wasn’t working in villa #1 (the one we booked) when we arrived. They said sorry but offered 0 other concessions for this. They also had us go back to the room and move all of our stuff rather than just saying pack it and we’ll move it for you. It was fine overall, but I prefer to relax on the beach on my vacation rather than moving back and forth to different rooms. Anyway, this gave us a chance to check out two villas - I included pros and cons of both below. The famous beach “Frenchan’s” is the best part of the resort. But it’s been pretty quiet the whole time we were here, so you can see it for 25USD as a day trip. You don’t really need to be staying here to get a good spot or anything.||Beach|Pros - gorgeous photo opps, beautiful, sandy, cool how the water is a mix of l cold to warm||Cons - small, limited shade if it gets busy, still need to pay for beach chairs even if you’re staying at the resort, restaurant is very slow and disorganized (super nice folks but they forgot to preorder us breakfast twice when we asked, and the kitchen is so small, you could be waiting for a hot meal for 1-2 hours)||Villa 11 (West side)||Pros:|- Working wifi|- More bathroom space|- Small sea view||Cons:|- Shower didn’t drain properly - we made them aware but the problem only got worse to the point when the toilet was flushed, the contents of the toilet came up into the shower. Absolutely disgusting.|- Kettle was broken when we arrived (they replaced it when asked)|- no outlets in bathroom|- Outdoor area was not maintained - garbage, debris from fallen trees, patio stones crumbling||Villa 1||Pros:|- Gorgeous view of the sea|- Outdoor seating area|- Outdoor area is maintained more|- Outlets in bathroom||Cons:|- no wifi on this side|- Sliding doors don’t work except for the one that lets you in and out

We spent a week in the Cinnamon Hall Villa. We chose FRENCHMAN'S COVE after visiting the beach as guests many years back. |We loved our stay here. The villas are clean and very comfortable. While they have not been updated and are instead a time capsule of their era, they are comfortable and beautiful. if you are looking for a very special place to stay this is absolutely it. The entire property is so thoughtful, each villa situated for complete privacy and maximum views of the gardens and sea. The linens and towels are fresh and clean, AC works well, and villas are tidy and well cleaned. If you are looking for a unique place to stay, with an amazing beach nearby, this is it. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. Such a special place!