Whether you’re looking for a secluded location or a room close to a golf course, there is an extensive supply of luxury hotels in Jamaica. You will find that every major city on this tropical island will house at least one (usually more) intoxicating hotels with lush grounds and exceptional service to delight your senses and cater to your every need. Below are the top 10 most luxurious accommodations on the island.
- Half Moon – Montego Bay – With 398 rooms, two crescent-shaped beaches, 50 freshwater ponds and an abundance of palm trees, the aesthetics have been more than taken care of. Half Moon boasts an exclusive spa, tennis courts and championship golf course as well as four elegant restaurants and an English pub called Royal Stocks. The resort has catered to names like Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince Phillip, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Whitney Houston, Eddie Murphy and Lauryn Hill, just to name a few.
- Jamaica Inn – Ocho Rios – Don’t let the simple name fool you, the Jamaica Inn has been ranked as one of the top hotels in the Caribbean since 1950. There are only 47 suites and rooms, located on a private beach, each with a private balcony and a breathtaking view. The hotel is small and elegantly timeless. They also offer a handful of charming cottages that are secluded yet close enough to enjoy the amenities.
- Sandals Royal Plantation – Ocho Rios – With white pristine beaches and the St. Ann Mountains as a background, Sandals Royal Plantation is flawlessly placed amidst a secluded tropical paradise. Every one of the 77 luxurious suites offers a stunning view of the ocean so you feel secluded in your own world yet top of the line amenities are still at your service. A championship golf course and the Diamond European Spa with a five-star rating are here along with restaurants serving exquisite cuisine by unparalleled service.
- The Ritz-Carlton – St. James – Warm sands on a secluded beach that meets up with sparkling waters are complimented by lush green mountains at this 427 room resort. Every suite features a private terrace or balcony and the resort offers five exceptional dining establishments, a championship golf course and service that will keep you coming back for more.
- Rockhouse – Negril – It is suggested that you will see the most beautiful sunsets in all of Jamaica here. The hotel stretches across cliffs of the Pristine Cove, nestled amongst tropical lush gardens. Rockhouse is consistently ranked on top resort lists around the globe. Here you will find an award-winning restaurant perched on a balcony over the water as well as a 60-ft cliff-top, exotic horizon pool.
- Spanish Court – Kingston – This is one of the city’s most exclusive hotels. Whether you’re on a romantic vacation or in Jamaica on business, their guestrooms and penthouse suites are stunning, yet comfortable to accommodate you. The Spanish court features gym facilities, spa services, sparkling pool with a bar, gourmet cafe and is five minutes from all the best restaurants and nightlife that Kingston has to offer.
- Round Hill – Montego Bay – Secluded beaches, profuse gardens and an unbelievably friendly staff greet you here. Round Hill Hotel and Villas is elegant without being too showy and is most well-known for their world-class spa found in a Great House at the edge of the sea, dated back to the 18th century.
- The Palmyra – Montego Bay – This Solis resort and spa sits on 16 acres of oceanfront property that was a former Jamaican plantation. They offer not only suites and gorgeous penthouses but villas with full kitchens as well. Two swimming pools are positioned perfectly to overlook the sea and there’s a private white sand beach with a warm swimming cove.
- Iberostar Rose Hall Beach – Montego Bay – Historic Rose Hall is the landmark where you’ll find this five-star resort. Guestrooms enjoy personalized butler service and a terrace or balcony with splendid views when staying at the Grand Hotel. Over at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites, there are an additional 273 rooms with 24-hour room service, 4 fine dining restaurants, 7 lounges, poolside bar and a lazy river.
- Sandals Beach Resort and Spa – Negril – An all-inclusive luxury vacation is found here on the Seven Mile Beach. Barefoot elegance and tropical luxury harmonize to make this a true beachfront resort. Six diverse restaurants, swim-up suites and beachfront fire pits are just a few things you’ll find here.
Whether this is the first vacation you are taking in a long time or if you are a traveling guru, sometimes you just have to experience Jamaica in a luxurious, pampering and unforgettable way.