chon T.
Google
I traveled to Jamaica on January 1st with a confirmed and fully paid reservation at Grand Decameron Cornwall Beach, Montego Bay. Upon landing, our taxi driver informed us that the resort was closed due to hurricane damage.
This came as a complete shock since we had received a confirmation email and no cancellation or closure notice.
When we arrived at the property, a security guard confirmed the resort was closed, stated there was no front desk staff, and explained that he did not even know how to contact management. He suggested our driver take us next door to see if our reservation had been relocated — it had not.
I attempted to call the hotel directly multiple times with no answer, then contacted Wyndham, where I was transferred across 4–5 departments, disconnected repeatedly, and forced to restate the situation over and over. When I finally reached a supervisor, I was met with condescension and zero compassion. I was told their system showed the property as “open and operating,” that an investigation would take up to a week, and that my only option was to rebook at a sister resort at a much higher cost, despite having already paid in full.
We were stranded in a foreign country, during bad weather, with luggage, and no hotel. Our driver stayed with us for over four hours, trying to help us find a solution, and we were charged for that time. Money meant for enjoying our vacation had to be reallocated simply to secure lodging because Decameron/Wyndham failed us.
We ultimately stayed at the Riu, who treated us with care and professionalism.
I want to be very clear: Jamaica itself is not the issue. The island is back up and running, still beautiful, and the local people are working through extremely difficult economic conditions following the hurricane. Poor communication and mismanagement by large hotel brands only make it harder for locals who depend on tourism to recover.
Please do not let this experience keep you from visiting Jamaica — just be cautious with this property and how Wyndham handles its guests.