One of the reasons Jamaica has become so popular, aside from the island’s obvious beauty, is its abundance of all inclusive hotels. These resorts are exquisite with exceptional service and travelers don’t have to worry about coming up with a lot of cash to spend on food or many other things. While you will need to pay for activities you participate in off the property like tours, scuba diving (unless included), etc., many offer so many amenities that you may not even feel the urge to venture away.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa – Montego Bay
This gorgeous resort just became all inclusive on February 15, 2011. It’s situated on pristine shores that were once a sugar plantation back in the 18th century. Hilton Rose Hall features a private beach, soothing spa, championship golf course and one of the largest water parks in the Caribbean. They also offer babysitting services, fitness center, lighted tennis courts, laundry service, wedding planners, computer rental and supervised activities for kids and teens.
Sandals – Negril, Whitehouse, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay
Regardless where you’re traveling to in Jamaica, you’ll find one of Sandals’ all inclusive hotels to pamper you.
- Montego Bay – Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Carlyle are all found in this popular town. Sandals Montego Bay sits on a private beach with four pools, seven restaurants, spa and included water sports. Sandals Royal Caribbean is an elegant and different British colonial estate with a private offshore island nearby. It offers the same great amenities as the other Sandals resorts, including water activities. Lastly, Sandals Carlyle is more of a charming bed and breakfast. It’s intimate with lush gardens and a spectacular beach and you can use any of the amenities at the other Montego Bay Sandals all inclusive resorts.
- Negril – Sitting politely on the world famous seven mile beach, the surroundings are truly tropical. PADI dive instructors are on site and there’s plenty of other water activities like kayaking. They even offer suites with your own private pool and butler.
- Whitehouse – All rooms have a beach front view at this resort found on a 500-acre preserve. Here you’re surrounded by the Blue Mountains, pristine coastlines, lush palms and turquoise waters. A distinctive pool, two miles of beach, spa, amphitheater and seven restaurants await you here.
- Ocho Rios – Sandals Grande Rivera and Sandals Royal Plantation are found in this beautiful town. Sandals Royal Plantation is new, indulgent and pampering. Old world charm like English afternoon tea served out on the terrace compliments the experience. Water sports including diving are complimentary. Sandals Grande Riviera is a golf resort with a private beach, pools, spa and 11 restaurants.
Breezes – Negril, Trelawny, Rio Bueno and Runaway Bay
Breezes has all inclusive resorts located in Negril, Trelawny, Rio Bueno and Runaway Bay, all quite similar to one another so which ever one you go to, you will have the same spectacular experience. Their resorts provide a host of water and land activities with only the best equipment. Fitness centers and soothing spas are at all resorts and master chefs are waiting to tempt you with all you can eat cuisine. They welcome couples, singles and families with teenagers over 16 years old.
Couples Resort Jamaica – Negril
The personalized attention here is something to certainly keep coming back for. Nestled on a private beach, they feature an in-suite jacuzzi, swim up bar, five restaurants, water sports and scuba diving, Catamaran cruise, glass bottom boat tour and unlimited golf.
Club Hotel Riu – Ocho Rios
This is one of Jamaica’s newer all inclusive hotels with ocean views, seven restaurants, six bars, spa, casino, fitness center, kayaking, sailing, tennis, volleyball, snorkeling, scuba and children’s programs.
Beaches – Boscobel, Negril, Turks and Caicos and Sandy Bay
These luxurious all inclusive resorts have something for everyone.
- Boscobel – Spacious pool and an array of water sports as well as tennis courts and complimentary golf are here. There’s even separate kids areas!
- Negril – Located on 20 lush tropical acres on the seven mile beach, there’s three pools, six restaurants, six bars and a water park.
- Sandy Bay – Upbeat yet relaxed describes this resort also found on the seven mile beach. Every room has an ocean view, there’s a comprehensive scuba program, two bars and supervised kids camp.
- Turks and Caicos – The waters are literally transparent here! There’s four distinct villages here being Caribbean, French Italian and Seaside so it’s like four vacations in one. This resort is surrounded by 12 miles of beach with activities for all age groups.