On the northwest coast of Jamaica, nestled between the Blue Mountain and the blue waters of the Caribbean, you will find the treasured and beloved Montego Bay. Surrounded by dense jungle terrains and white sand beaches, Montego Bay boasts rich port history, lively reggae, and the region’s delicious signature Jerk cuisine. While searching for the perfect resort to stay at in Montego Bay, you may come across the Hilton Rose Hall. Is it the right resort for you?
What Is Hilton Rose Hall?
On the northwest coast of Jamaica, nestled between the Blue Mountain and the blue waters of the Caribbean, you will find the treasured and beloved Montego Bay. Surrounded by dense jungle terrains and white sand beaches, Montego Bay boasts rich port history, lively reggae, and the region’s delicious signature Jerk cuisine. While searching for the perfect resort to stay at in Montego Bay, you may come across the Hilton Rose Hall. Is it the right resort for you?
Features
The Hilton Rose Hall is a premier Caribbean destination that separates itself from comparative resorts in Montego Bay with its unique features such as their exclusive beach access, on-location Radiant Spa, and Sugar Mill Falls Water Park.
Pricing
The Hilton Rose Hall is an all-inclusive resort, so with your room comes a lot of other perks. Some perks include your meals throughout the day, beverages, free Wi-Fi, non-motorized sports, full access to the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park, shuttle service to local shopping and historic attractions, and programs and activities for the kids.
Prices of rooms vary depending on the season and availability, but you can book accommodations at Hilton Rose Hall for around an average of $314 nightly.
How It Compares
We picked a few similar resorts in the area to see how they compare.
- Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
- Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
- Half Moon
Hilton Rose Hall
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The Hilton Rose Hall is a premier Caribbean destination that separates itself from comparative resorts in Montego Bay with its unique features such as their exclusive beach access, on-location Radiant Spa, and Sugar Mill Falls Water Park.
Accommodations
The Hilton Rose Hall offers guests six room options. Guests have the option of a resort view, partial ocean view, oceanfront view, or guests can upgrade to one of the three oceanfront suites.
Each room has a more modern design than other Jamaican resorts nearby, so guests looking for a more contemporary place to stay may find more comfort here. However, compared to other nearby resorts of the same price range, guests may also find the entry-level suites to be small and may prefer to upgrade to a larger one-bedroom suite which will provide a much larger floor plan that gives guests separate living and sleeping areas.
Dining
The Hilton Rose hall features 11 different dining options. Guests who are looking to enjoy casual dining options can head over to the resort’s coffee shop to snack on delicious pastries or Mangoes, the outdoor eatery that offers lunch at the Sugar Mills Fall Waterpark. Guests looking for something more upscale may want to check out Luna Di Mare, a more intimate option that serves Northern Italian cuisine or try out Chef’s Table, the new interactive and private dining experience where chefs and sous chefs will cook your meals live and right in front of you.
Amenities
Guests of The Hilton Rose Hall can enjoy amenities in their rooms such as complimentary Wi-Fi, turndown service, flat screen televisions, and furnished private balconies/patios. Many past guests have found the resort’s complimentary Wi-Fi to be reliable and fast, which can be hard to find on the island.
Outside their hotel rooms, guests can take advantage of the resort’s spa, pools, beauty salon, fitness center, beach access, and Sugar Mills Fall Waterpark.
Location
Located along Route A1 in Montego Bay, Hilton Rose Hall is set right on the waterfront and a 15 to 20-minute drive from the restaurants, shops, and attractions of downtown Montego Bay.
Pros
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- The resort’s Sugar Mills Fall Waterpark is a unique attraction that sets itself apart from other competing resorts
- All rooms come with furnished private balconies, some with ocean views
- All hotel rates come with complimentary Wi-Fi
- There are several on-site dining options that offer a variety of different cuisines
Cons
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- There is not much of interest within walking distance of the resort
- There is a lack of late-night entertainment options
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
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Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay is an adults-only AAA Four Diamond resort in Montego Bay. Set on over a mile of private beach, guests can enjoy the waters of the blue Montego Bay and free flow access to nearby establishments such as Secrets St. James and Breathless Montego Bay. With no children allowed on the property, guests can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing escape.
Price
Junior Suites start at about $220, though prices vary based on travel dates and room selections.
Accommodations
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay has a Preferred Club that gives guests more access to better accommodations, but unfortunately for non-members, there are only three room options available. All non-member rooms are Junior Suites and guests choose from garden, ocean, or ocean front.
Members of the Preferred Club have access to options such as the Junior Suite Swim Out with Ocean View, Master Suites, and the Presidential Suite.Inside the rooms, guests can find contemporary decor such as four-poster beds and modern amenities. Guests looking for extra privacy may also enjoy the rooms’ “Secrets Box” that is essentially a second door to a box in the room that allows guests to order room service without having to open the door to their room for deliveries. These can be found in all the rooms.
Dining
With 10 dining and 9 bar options, you will find something to your taste at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay. The resort offers an expansive array of local and international cuisines. Guests can try the local Jamaican/Caribbean cuisine at Blue Mountain, or take their tastes abroad at Bordeaux for French cuisine or Himitsu for Pan-Asian dishes. For guests looking to grab a drink, the resort offers nine bars and lounges such as a beach bar, a music lounge, two swim-up bars, and a Cuban-themed lounge.
Amenities
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay offers 350 smoke-free guest rooms that feature British colonial décor, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies. Once they step outside their rooms, guests can enjoy the resort’s world-class spa, theater, on-site shops, and pool.
Location
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay sits on a small peninsula away from other Montego Bay resorts. While there is much to see and do within the resort, guests may be disappointed with the lack of options outside the resort. However, guests looking for a more secluded location may prefer this.
Pros
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- Several dining options
- Access to nearby establishments
- No children allowed can be a pro for some
Cons
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- Resort’s location is distant from downtown Montego Bay
- Shared amenities with neighboring resorts can create a crowded environment
- Limited accommodation options for non-members
- No children allowed can be a con for some
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
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In the style of palatial colonial estates, the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall brings European opulence to the island of Jamaica. The Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall mixes the fun and passionate flare of the island with modern amenities that guests desire. This all-inclusive adults-only resort is the height of Jamaican luxury.
Price
All-inclusive deals start around $260 per person, though prices vary based on travel dates and room selections.
Accommodations
Guests of the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall have nine different room options when booking their stay. The options are all suites and include oceanfront suites, swim-out suites, and a presidential suite. Guests looking for luxury will enjoy the design of the rooms at this resort. The rooms are furnished with high-end pieces and accented with rich fabrics and materials such as leather, marble, and silk.
Dining
The Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall offers guests six dining options. Some offerings include a Japanese restaurant, a gourmet restaurant, and an Italian restaurant. All restaurants have a required dress code and most require reservations. Guests may also find more options at neighboring Iberostar properties, such as more casual options and bars.
Amenities
All accommodation options include private balconies, flat screen televisions, aromatherapy, and 24-hour gourmet room service. Guests can also relax at the resort’s spa with a hydrotherapy room, salon, and a juice bar or exercise at the extensive fitness center with Pilates and spinning studio.
Location
Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall is situated along the northern coast of Montego Bay along with two other Iberostar resorts. Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall is the only adults-only resort of the three, but guests are free to roam throughout the different resorts and enjoy the amenities of each. The area of the resorts is surrounded by other resorts and not much else. However, the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course and the Hip Strip, Montego Bay’s downtown tourist hotspot, are all within a short drive’s distance. Within 8 minutes you can make hole-in-one at the golf course and within 20 minutes you can shop till you drop at the Hip Strip’s several local markets.
Pros
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- No children allowed can be a pro for some
- The resort is focused and designed around providing guests with luxurious experiences and accommodations
- Gourmet meal options
Cons
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- No children allowed can be a con for some
- Most amenities and dining options, such as pools and bars, must be enjoyed at neighboring resorts
- There is a large lack of on-site entertainment options
Half Moon
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Set on 400 acres of manicured grounds that were once a part of a sugar plantation and two miles of beachfront, there is a lot to see and do at Half Moon in Jamaica. The expansive grounds feature the largest award-winning spa oasis in Jamaica, a chef’s garden, an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, and even an equestrian center with 28 horses.
Price
Rooms start at $300, though prices vary based on travel dates and room selections.
Accommodations
Half Moon offers guests 11 different suite options and even villas as accommodations. The suites are found in different cottages throughout the property or in the resort’s great house. All rooms feature balconies or patio space and guests have the options of having a view of the gardens or the ocean. The main difference in the suite options is the amount of space and the unique designs of each suite. While there are several accommodation options, guests looking for luxury or modern furnishings and in-room amenities may left be disappointed.
Dining
Half Moon offers four fine dining options, several bars and cafes, and more eating establishments to come soon. For guests interested in fine dining experiences, they can enjoy Italian cuisine indoors or alfresco, modern Jamaican cuisine, or the beach BBQ hosted in the evenings with live musical performances by local musicians. Guests may also request private dining.
Amenities
All suites come with complimentary access to WiFi, non-motorized water sports, use of golf range, fitness center, putting green and tennis courts.
Location
Located in the Rose Hall area of Montego Bay, Half Moon is not within a walking distance of much but is a quick drive away from several favorite tourist attractions. In an 8-minute drive, guests can be at the Rose Hall Great House and a 15-minute drive in the opposite direction takes guests to the tourist hotspot of Montego Bay, the Hip Strip. The Hip Strip is Montego Bay’s downtown area full of markets selling local goods, foods, and crafts.
Pros
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- Unique things to see and do in the resort
- Several dining options, including indoor and outdoor options
- Villas are available to guests who want or require a lot of private space
Cons
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- Furnishings and finishings of rooms are more dated than competitors
- Some rooms are not within walking distance of on-site facilities and may require bike rides
- Some rooms are not within walking distance of on-site facilities and may require bike rides
Conclusion
Compared to its close competition, we give Hilton Rose Hall a rating of 4 stars out of 5. While it may be the priciest of its competitors, Hilton Rose Hall cannot be beaten in Montego Bay for those looking for a truly all-inclusive experience. From its complimentary WiFi to its multiple dining options, Hilton Rose Hall has its guests in mind. Plus, for those with children, the on-site water park is a bonus that cannot be found anywhere else. Once inside Hilton Rose Hall’s property, we believe you will find everything you might need or want. No matter where you stay, Montego Bay is a vibrant and exciting place to discover and we hope you have the trip of a lifetime.