Half Moon, a RockResort
Hotel Overview
beautiful jamaica
the staff at the half moon are exceptional.they go out of their way to make your stay feel like...
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laurav
- 22 Dec 2011
Quiet & Laidback
The hotel was very welcoming when we arrived! They even upgraded our room since it was our...
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Sherry from Music City
- 16 Jul 2011
A stunning location combining old-world charm with modern touches, Half Moon is the premier Caribbean resort. Attracting discerning travelers for over 50 years, Half Moon includes 400 acres of beautiful beaches and luxurious accommodations, a resort where romance, adventure, family activities, flexible indoor and outdoor facilities for weddings, incentive trips and meetings abounds.
This paradise-like resort is designed to help you feel as if you are a half moon away from the outside world, a place where boredom is simply not an option. Enjoy an unmatched range of activities on land and sea; visit our dolphin lagoon exclusively for Half Moon's guests, play a round of golf or stroll the 2-mile long white sand beach. There is so much more to experience with 51 swimming pools, 13 lit tennis courts, 4 squash courts, world-class spa and fitness center, water sports, scuba diving, children's activity centre, horseback riding - to name just a few. Palates both sophisticated and simple will find something at Half Moon's 6 fine dining restaurants and 7 bars.
The luxurious accommodations, set amid brilliant tropical gardens on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, comprise of 398 rooms and suites including 32 fully staffed private four-, five-, six- and seven-bedroom villas, each with its private swimming pool.
As the winner of four major green hotel awards, Half Moon is in complete harmony with its environment and is known to be the "greenest hotel in the Caribbean".
At Half Moon, we pride ourselves on three things: privacy, pampering and personalized service and our staff are well trained in the art of delivering impeccable service, their goal is to help make your vacation as relaxing as possible, at Half Moon, you can discover how the other half lives.
Additional Amenities include: Full service spa and relaxation lounge, Health and Fitness Centre, 18-hole, par 72 Robert Trent Jones Golf Course (renovated in 2005), 13 Lit Tennis Courts, 4 Squash Courts, Internet Cyber Lounge (wireless hotspots and guest room connectivity), Wireless Internet Connections (available in select rooms, Lobby and Pool areas), Shopping Village, 24-hour Banking, Post Office, Children's Centre, 24-hour On-site Medical Centre, Dentist, 6 restaurants including new Indian/Thai restaurant, and 7 bars, Full Service Business Centre, and Dolphin Lagoon
A Resort Fee of $30 per room per night will be charged to guest bills for guests staying in rooms and suites. The resort fee will be applicable for all new reservations made as of April 1, 2011 for arrival October 1, 2011 and beyond. The fee is taxable and is payable on property at check-out. The Resort Fee includes: Wireless internet service in every guest room as well as in public areas across the resort; use of the computer lounge and business centre services; in-room bottled water utilizing RockResorts' sustainable Water on the Rocks programme; use of water sports equipment (single & double kayaks, paddle boats, water lilos); use of resort bicycles; nightly Happy Hour snacks at the Cedar Bar; and other services and amenities to enhance our guests' stay.
Half Moon, a RockResort Rooms
- Superior Room
- Comfortable rooms charmingly decorated with vibrant hues and stately furnishings. King and 2 twin beds available. Croquet, putting green and sunrise beach nearby. Sleeps - Maximum 2 persons. These rooms are not handicapped accessible.
- Hibiscus Suite
- Spacious, magnificent beachfront suites that offer the ultimate in relaxed tropical living. Rest in four-poster king-sized beds, air-conditioned rooms with large balcony for those upstairs and large terraces for suites located on the ground floor, large bathrooms. Living and sleeping areas are furnished in a tropical Caribbean Plantation style. A number of rooms equipped for the physically challenged. Sleeps: Maximum 4 people.
- Junior Suite
- Spacious and comfortably elegant, complete with an inviting living area, these charming suites offer twin or king beds. Located on the beach and on the ground floor, these suites are ideal for small families or indivituals looking for a bit more room. Pools, tennis and spa nearby. Sleeps - maximum 4 persons.
- Royal Suite
- Ideal for romantic honeymoons or for anyone who wants a more private setting. These one-bedroom suites with king or 2 twin beds are outfitted with beautiful blend of colonial furnishing and colourful Jamaican influences. Each suite is equipped with large living room, elegantly appointed bedrooms, large bathrooms and is centrally located to many Half Moon's services and pools. Sleeps - maximum 4 persons.
- 2 Bedroom Hibiscus Suite
- Elegantly furnished with handcrafted rattan and majestic four-poster beds. Our Two-bedroom Hibiscus Suites offer luxurious surroundings, a spacious living area, connecting bedrooms that can close for privacy along with spacious bathrooms shower and bathtub. Sleeps - maximum 6 persons
Hotel Map
Half Moon Post Office, Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Montego Bay, 0
- Area served
- Located in the Rosehall resort area which is fast becoming the Jewel of the Jamaica's North Coast. Rosehall is 7 miles east of Montego Bay City Centre.
- Nearby airports
- Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) is served by numerous direct flights from U.S., Canada, Europe, U.K. and the Caribbean and is 5 Miles East of Montego Bay. On arrival, you will be greeted with true Jamaican hospitality at the Half Moon Airport Lounge.
- Area description
- 15 minute drive from Sangster's Int'l Airport (MBJ)
Amenities
- Airport Shuttle
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Doctor on Call
- Fitness Center or Spa
- Fitness Room
- Free Parking
- Game Room
- Gift Shop
- Golf
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Secretarial Service
- Spa Services
- Tennis
- Tour Desk
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- The Akbar Restaurant
- In the finest Mogul tradition we bring you the treasures of Akbar's kitchen, we invite you to sit down and savour authentic Tandoori and Moghlai cuisine offered to you and prepared by genuine Moghlai chefs. Every measure is taken to ensure each meal will be a unique experience in gourmet dining. Location: Air-condition settings in the Half Moons shopping village. Cuisine: Thai and Indian dishes. Hours: 12:00pm - 10:30pm daily, Serves Lunch and dinner. Reservations required. Dress code: Casual for lunch. Elegantly casual for Dinner.
- La Baguette Restaurant
- With the free-form Oleander Pool on one side, and the Caribbean on the other, this al fresco bar offers light continental breakfast, all-day sandwiches and a luncheon grill. Of course, your choice of tropical drinks is also available. Hours: 6:30am - 9:00pm daily. Serves Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Reservation required for Dinner. Dress code: Elegantly casual.
- Royal Stocks Restaurant & Pub
- Pull up a stool and order a pint and a plate of fish and chips at this fun and authentic English Pub. The name "Royal Stocks" honours a visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip. Location: Half Moon shopping Village. Cuisine: Contemporary Caribbean and Jamaican dishes. Hours: 12:00noon - 10:30pm daily, serves lunch and dinner - Reservations required. Dress code: Elegantly casual.
- The Sugar Mill
- A feast for the senses awaits you at this enchanting restaurant, renowned for its gourmet contemporary Jamaican cuisine and the ambience of its magical setting. Tiny twinkling lights illuminate the terrace where live music and romance awaits. Location: Golf Club with Garden View. Cuisine: Continental and Island Flavors. Hours: 6:30pm - 10:00pm, Serves Dinner only - Reservations required. Dress Code: Elegant Casual(No Shorts, No T-shirt and No Jeans).
- Seagrape Terrace
- Set beneath lush green trees, The Seagrape Terrace is the perfect location for traditional afternoon tea or a romantic dinner overlooking the spectacular Sunset Beach. Location: Indoor/Outdoor Terrace overlooking the beach. Cuisine: Contemporary Caribbean Dining/Nouvelle Caribbean Dishes. Hours: 7:30am -10:00pm. Serves; Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress Code: Elegant Casual (No shorts, No T-shirts and No Jeans).
- Il Giardino
- Enjoy an elegant dinner amid frescoed walls that transport you to romantic Venice as you dine on authentic Italian fare. Location : Set indoor near Lobby. Cuisine: Italian. Hours: 6:30pm -10:00pm. Serves Dinner only. Dress Code: Casual Elegance (No Shorts, No T-shirt and No Jeans).
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Whether it's gala affair for a few hundred person, a casual beach barbecue or a delightful customised theme party. Half Moon's team of event coordinators and meeting planners will transform the ordinary into the extraordinary to ensure a truly successful event. Over 26,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor meeting space featuring: T1-enabled venues / State-of-the-art audio/visual quipment / Technical support team / Rear-screen projections / Sound and lighting / High-speed Internet access / Outdoor events / Wireless Internet access / Business centre with printing services. Meeting space: Cornwall Room - 12,000 sq. ft, 1500 maximum capacity / Conference Centre - 4,600 sq. ft, 670 maximum capacity / Royal Pavilion - 4,300 sq. ft, 250 maximum capacity.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1300
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers
Guest Reviews (14)
Ratings and reviews for Half Moon, a RockResort
- All travelers (14) 4.7 / 5
- Business (2) 5 / 5
- Couples (4) 4.5 / 5
- Families (3) 4.7 / 5
- Friends (3) 4.7 / 5
- Singles (2) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
laurav
beautiful jamaica
the staff at the half moon are exceptional.they go out of their way to make your stay feel like home.they are some of the friendliest people ive ever encountered great resort to visit
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
center of alot of fun things to do bring lots of money when you go jamaica is very expensive
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Sherry from Music City
Quiet & Laidback
The hotel was very welcoming when we arrived! They even upgraded our room since it was our honeymoon. They greated us with jamaican rum while we waited for a new room assignment. The bellhop gave us a tour of the grounds and some insite history on when celebrity stay as guest in the resort. The only thing missing was it was so quiet. It is more for a quiet laid back experience. The food is pricey if it is not all-inclusive. We bought our own drinks with us since our stay could not include all-inclusive. The room (junior suite) was nice that we were upgraded to. We stayed at Sandals Ocho Rios before coming here and I like Sandals better due to the vibe of the sandals. I would not recommend the hotel for those looking to have fun, but more for those who want a quiet vacation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
We preferred to eat off the property due to cost of the food and portions were small. They have dining on the property.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
EM
Great service, beautiful resort,[...]
Golf, swimming, tennis, spa
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Make reservations
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tova
Half Moon
Wonderful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sid
Top of the range
A very short stay indeed- under 12 hours as a result of a delayed flight and a shame we couldn't be there a bit longer to enjoy the facilities.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Vacationing
Average
Overall, very nice. But not five-stars. The beach is great. The location is great with a relaxing beach, long stretch of coast, lovely golf course, and very tradiational but pleasant villas and suites. My two peeves are: 1) The food was very average - deli-quality at New York prices - and there is nowhere else to go that is simple to get to! 2) I hate having gratuity added to everything (spa, food, etc, etc) and then a space is left for you to add on a tip - it just makes me mad - I would have tipped more than 15% if they hadn't already included it, but I don't like the implication of an expensive meal, plus tax, plus 15% gratuity, PLUS a line to tip...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
TriniSunshine
Half Moon - off Season
I have been to Jamaica several times, but this was the 1st staying in a hotel. I was impressed with the hotel just based upon the pictures. But then arriving, the pictures did not do it justice! The suite that I stayed was amazing with its own balcony, view and entry to the ocean. I tried 3 of the restaurants that were available and they all had great customer service and food. I also tried the spa services. I did a facial, body scrub and massage. It was very relaxing and everyone was accommodating since I explained this was my 1st time having this type of service. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing stay with excellent customer service. This was their off-peak season and had quite a few families there. It is a location that will fit everyone. The fitness facility had better accommodations than the gym I belong to. It provided towels and the cardio machines had individual TV screens for your enjoyment.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
In Hotel
It has many activities, shopping and dining opportunities at the location. They have shuttle service to get you from place to place. You do not have to leave the grounds to get to most of the activities.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sherry
Fantastic resort!
The Half Moon is an absolutely beautiful mega resort - 2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of lush grounds. When we checked in we were upgraded to a full ocean view suite just steps from the beach. The staff is incredibly friendly and the service was exceptional throughout the resort. No matter what you ask them, they always respond "No problem". The food in all of the restaurants is excellent. There are numerous on-site activities, including golf, water sports, horseback riding, bike riding, a beautiful spa, dolphin lagoon, tennis, weekly beach BBQ, etc. The fitness center needs to be updated and expanded as does the main pool, and there is not a lot of nightlife at the resort or in Montego Bay, other than than that the resort is close to perfect. My tips for fellow travelers are to avoid the town of Montego Bay, it's very seedy and you're accosted by street vendors; be forewarned that taxi's are extremely expensive, plan to pay a minimum of $50 roundtrip to go anywhere off the resort; if you are traveling with a family, check out the villas which are staffed with a cook, butler and housekeeper.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Consider paying for a meal plan. The Half Moon offers packages that include breakfast only, meals only, and all-inclusive plans that include meals and activities.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Travel bug
Beautiful secluded resort
The secluded location of the resort is both a blessing and a curse. The beachfront grounds are huge meaning you can holiday in peace despite the large number of rooms (though did not feel busy at all when we were there). On the otherhand you have to be a person who does not mind staying within a resort to enjoy a holiday here since taking a taxi anywhere will cost an arm and a leg. Restaurants and all the extras will add up on your bill very quickly, however definitely recommend a dinner at the Sugar Mill which was comparatively good value; we had a fantastic meal we had there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cleo
Full of Fun
Rooms were very large and comfortable. The ameneties at this resort are endless. Great food and view. Food is pricey! Well woth the price. Golf course, horse riding atc, etc, Enjoy!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
4 dining options on site.
- * includes taxes
Hotel Map
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