Half Moon
Resort hotel · Saint James ·
Luxury resort w/ private villas, golf, spa, equestrian & diverse dining
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Rose Hall St James Jamaica WI, Montego Bay, Jamaica Get directions
Luxury resort w/ private villas, golf, spa, equestrian & diverse dining
Rose Hall St James Jamaica WI, Montego Bay, Jamaica Get directions
"I love the storied, 400-acre setting with rooms set back from two miles of Montego Bay beachfront and decorated in wood and natural fibers with cheerful works by Jamaican artists; the Great House remains the centerpiece. The Fern Tree Spa is one of the largest in the Caribbean, and sporty guests can use a Robert Trent Jones Sr.–designed 18-hole golf course, 11 tennis courts, and an equestrian center. Visiting families will appreciate the marketplace and café for takeaway snacks and an all-day casual dining room, and the resort’s history of hosting icons like Queen Elizabeth II and J.F.K. only adds to its appeal." - Ruth C. White
"Take a peek inside the stately Founder’s Cove here and you’ll see photos of superstars, past presidents, and even the Royal Family lining the walls. What began as a small collection of cottages on an untouched Montego Bay beachfront has blossomed into a legacy of luxury, with a championship golf course, numerous sports courts, a new fitness center, and a Salamander Spa that keeps guests returning. Locals and visitors come from far and wide to dine; the historic Sugar Mill Restaurant is among the Caribbean’s most celebrated, though the newer Delmare is arguably even better with an Italian-meets-Caribbean menu and standout dishes like Blue Mountain coffee–infused pasta that blew me away." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury resort offering 30% off stays, featuring award-winning spa, golf course, equestrian center, and diverse dining options, set on 400 acres with pristine beachfront."
"Half Moon is a large luxury resort in Montego Bay with 210 rooms and 19 villas. It features a championship golf course, spa, and equestrian center. The Sugar Mill restaurant highlights native Jamaican ingredients." - Brigid Washington
"On Jamaica’s north shore, this long-established oceanfront property treats children like VIPs with arrival-friendly logistics (a short 10–15 minute drive from the airport), two miles of private beach where guests can even swim with horses, a wide range of water sports, campfire marshmallow roasts, turtle-release experiences, and the Anancy Children’s Village for ages 3–12 offering playground time, arts and crafts, and supervised activities that give parents time to enjoy the golf course or infinity pool. The expansive 400-acre grounds also include a more modern hotel-within-a-hotel launched in 2020 with new dining options and a smart-casual seafood restaurant and beach barbecue among the eating choices; the property blends its historic white-glove origins with a more laid-back contemporary vibe." - Laura Dannen Redman