Where to go in Jamaica - Runaway Bay

The last place we stayed was at the Grand Bahia in Runaway Bay. Partway between Mo'Bay and Ocho Rios, the Grand Bahia is a huge resort that caters to weddings, couples, families and singles. Sunquest Club Diamond guests get the best rooms closest to the beach and the pool, free robes and slippers. Theres a shopping square separate from the rest of the resort with outdoor seating for nightly entertainment and shops to enjoy. 4 a la carte restaurants and 2 buffets, plus an all night snack bar - you can't go hungry.

Where to go in Jamaica - Negril

As I mentioned before, Negril was my favourite area of Jamaica that we visited. Much closer to my style of travel with it's laid back attitude, friendly locals and small boutique hotels, Negril is the place to go to relax and be "part" of things.

Samsara and Legends

*small family run resort *stay at one, play at both *only 50 rooms at each *recently renovated rooms *more than meets the eye *free wifi on property 

Couples Swept Away

*couples and adults only - though you'd really want to be part of a couple *huge fitness facility *gorgeous beachfront *small villa style buildings

Sunset at the Palms
*eco-style resort *small villa style rooms *no kids programs but does accept kids
*emphasis on rest and relaxation *large beach across the road

Where to go in Jamaica - Mo'Bay

After a couple days in Ocho Rios (and a failed attempt to see Dunn's River Falls) we left the Jewel and headed towards Montego Bay.
Probably one of our most labour intensive days, we saw no less than 5 resorts in a 6 hour time span. All of the resorts in Mo'Bay are close to the town - where partying, drinking and attractions are at one's fingertips.

Iberostar Rosehall Complex

*3 resorts in one. Depending on which you stay at you can access facilities at one, two or all three

*5 star accomodations, restaurants

Iberostar Rose Hall Beach

*all ages *large beach *no access to other resorts oat the complex

Iberostar Rose Hall Suites

*all suite accomodations *good for families *lazy river *stay here, play at Suites and Beaches

Iberostar Grand

*adults only * stay here, access all 3 resorts *jacuzzi in every room *first class luxury service

Rose Hall Hilton

*medium sized resort *great for families *massive water park with lazy river *award winning bartender and chef on site *great for conferences

Sunset Jamaica Beach

*3.5/4 star hotel *great for families *Sunquest guests get special inclusions *large waterpark, lazy river

Grand Palladium
*5 star resort *family friendly though not much for kids to do *large rooms, all suites *2 sides - Jamaica and Lady Hamilton *huge pool