Half Moon

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The hotel

Spread over 400 acres and lying on 2 miles of powder-white sands, Half Moon is the ultimate in first-class luxury. Spend your days relaxing by the pool, on the beach, or in the spa before heading back to your individually style room, suite or villa. There's 3 areas of the property to choose from - including the new Eclipse area, with 2 restaurants, 3 bars, a spa, infinity-edge pool, plus private beachfront with a natural swimming cove. Try your hand at golf, or one of the many water sports on offer, and on Friday nights, head down to the beach for a barbecue. However you choose to spend your time, you'll love every moment and make memories to last a lifetime.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Horse Riding
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar

Where is it

Located on the North Coast of Jamaica. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

210 rooms and suites, and 27 Villas, across 3 areas of the property; Eclipse, Founders Cove and Rose Hall Villas. All rooms and suites are different and feature a private balcony or patio, air-conditioning, cable TV, radio, refrigerated mini-bar, iron and board, safe and hairdryer.


Eclipse: 57 luxury rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, market cafe, Fern Tree - a Salamander Spa, an infinity-edge swimming pool, and private beachfront with a natural swimming cove.

Founders Cove: 10 exclusive cottages.

Rose Hall Villas: 5-, 6- and 7-bedroom villas, perfect for groups, families and golfers. Villas feature a living and dining room, outdoor living space and private pool, a butler, housekeeper and a cook.

Garden View Rooms are in the Founders Cove area, either located on the ground or first floor with views of the gardens and private patio or balcony. With 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Garden View Rooms are in the Founders Cove area, either located on the ground floor with private patio or the first floor with balcony, with views across the Half Moon gardens and pools. With 1 king-size or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Ocean View Rooms are in the Founders Cove area, either located on the ground floor with private patio or the first floor with balcony, with views of the Caribbean Sea. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Eclipse Ocean Rooms are in the Eclipse area within two-story cottages, with large patio or balcony, views of the ocean, and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Great House Ocean Rooms are in the Eclipse area and are on the first floor, with large furnished patio or balcony with ocean views, and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Estate Ocean Rooms are in the Eclipse area and have private patio or wrap-around balcony, private outdoor shower (ground floor rooms only, not guaranteed), views of the Caribbean sea, and 1 king-size, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant. 

Ocean Junior Suites are in the Founders Cove area, steps away from the beach, and have a living area separate to the bedroom, private balcony or patio with views of the sea, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years), or 2 adults 1 child (aged 13-17). 

Prestige Ocean Junior Suites are in the Founders Cove area on the beachfront, with living area and private patio or balcony with ocean views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years), or 2 adults 1 child (13-17 years). 

Pool Suites are in the Founders Cove area with views of the pool and gardens, with a living area separate to the bedroom and 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults 2 children (under 12 years), or 2 adults 1 child (aged 13-17). 

Ocean Suites are as Pool Suites, but enjoy Caribbean sea views. 

Prestige Ocean Suites are in the Founders Cove area and have ocean views, with spacious living room and separate bedroom, and views of the ocean from the large private terraces or balconies, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults, or 2 adults 2 children (under 12 years), or 2 adults, 1 child (aged 13-17 years). 

Estate Ocean Suites are in the Eclipse area and are large, airy suites with large indoor and outdoor living areas, a wet bar, a private patio off the bedroom, an outdoor shower, and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (2, 3 and 4 bedroom interconnecting suites available on request). 

2 Bedroom Estate Ocean Suites are in the Eclipse area and are large, airy suites with large indoor and outdoor living areas, a wet bar, a private patio off the bedroom, an outdoor shower, with 2 x king-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons and 2 infants. 

4 Bedroom Estate Ocean Suites are in the Eclipse area and are large, airy suites with large indoor and outdoor living areas, a wet bar, a private patio off the bedroom, and an outdoor shower. Guests staying in these suites will receive champagne and fruits on arrival, Chef’s canapé selection daily, chaise lounges on reserve at Eclipse Beach withbeach service, use of a four-seater golf cart, and butler service. 3 x king-beds (1 in bedrooms 1-3) and 2 x double beds (both in the 4'th bedroom) sleeping maximum 8 persons and 4 infants. 

Great House Ocean Suites are in the Eclipse area and have views from the expansive balcony of the Caribbean Sea and lawns, with an open-plan living area, kitchenette, and dining area for up to 6 people, plus separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant (2 bedroom interconnecting suites available on request)

Rose Hall Villas are perfect for families, groups or golfers, with each featuring a living and dining room, outdoor living space, and private pool, as well as en-suite bathrooms, and a hairdryer and bathrobe in each room. Each villa comes with a staff of three; a butler, a housekeeper, and a cook. Each villa also comes with two golf carts per villa, and access to resort facilities and amenities. 

Rose Hall Villas are available with Ocean or Garden views. 

5-Bedroom Rose Hall Villas have a standard occupancy of 10 people, with a maximum of 12 (extra person charge may apply).

 6-Bedroom Rose Hall Villas have a standard occupancy of 12 people, with a maximum of 14 (extra person charge may apply). 

7-Bedroom Rose Hall Villas have a standard occupancy of 14 people, with a maximum of 16 (extra person charge may apply).

Delmare (overlooking the Caribbean Sea, offering Italian coastal cuisine featuring the finest, freshest ingredients available). Hayward’s (this casual restaurant includes an open kitchen, stone hearth pizza oven and outdoor patio with sweeping ocean views). The Sugar Mill (consistently rated as Jamaica’s best and a favourite among the locals, providing a unique dinner experience offering a wide variety of meats, seafoods and rums). Ital Café (featuring a cold-pressed juice bar and delicious lunches made from the best that the earth has to offer). The Maakit Café (authentic takeaway snacks, pastries and beverages). Spice (authentic Jamaican jerk chicken amid coconut trees and fresh breezes). North Pointe Pool Bar (overlooking the exquisite, infinity-edge pool and white-sand beach, this elevated bar serves up chilled crafted cocktails within driftwood-inspired architecture). Lester’s Bar (sophisticated setting inspired by Michael Lester’s famous painting ‘Junkanoo,’ which is displayed above a large selection of the Caribbean’s finest rums). Hammock Bar (offering a relaxing environment by the beach with vibrant colours and swinging barstools).

3 main pools including Olympic-size pool, award-winning Fern Tree Spa*, with 9 treatment rooms, a spa cottage and 2 overwater spa cabanas, yoga and pilates available for all levels*. Activities include, 18-hole golf course* which is home to the Jamaica Open, Equestrian Centre, 11 tennis courts, squash courts, fitness centre, spinning studio*, putting green*, bicycles*, croquet*, full range of water-sports* from both Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach. Anancy Children's Village* (3 years and over potty trained).

Complimentary WiFi available in public areas and rooms.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - WiFi access – Press Reader (unlimited digital access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines) – Morning coffee and tea in lobby lounge – In-room coffee and tea – Complimentary valet parking – Use of computer lounge and business centre services – Half Moon logoed water bottles (one per person, maximum 2 per room) – Local telephone calls – Nurse's station – Resort bicycles – 24-hour access to the fitness center – Tennis courts & racquets – Squash courts and racquets – Pickleball (reservations requested) – 18-hole putting green – Basketball courts – Water sports equipment, including kayaks, paddleboards, floating rafts, and snorkeling gear – Recreational programming, including select tennis, golf and Spinning clinics – Teen game room – Children's village facilities (supervised activites not included). 

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Dress code: resort casual for Seagrape Terrace, Il Giardino and Sugar Mill Restaurant has a smart casual dress code

Please note: minimum stay durations may apply to various room categories.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely, we will be back

May 16, 2024 Culture766932

Half moon is wonderful. Spacious, secluded beach, natural beauty, pools, great spa, etc. It’s a property that would never feel full. Excellent housekeeping, little touches, decorated every night and provided timely turn down service. Room: eclipse ocean view - 2nd floor. Enjoyed relaxing on the balcony. Assigned butlers as our personal concierge… Read more
Half moon is wonderful. Spacious, secluded beach, natural beauty, pools, great spa, etc. It’s a property that would never feel full. Excellent housekeeping, little touches, decorated every night and provided timely turn down service. Room: eclipse ocean view - 2nd floor. Enjoyed relaxing on the balcony. Assigned butlers as our personal concierge to enhance our stay. Good hot made-to-order food. Cedar Bar - local fish, soup, salad, shrimp tempura, and jerk lollipops were good. Don’t mind waiting for fresh hot food. Spices - enjoyed beef patties for lunch daily. Northpoint - Salad, shrimp skewer. Spent $80-$90 / meal. A more at delmare /sugar mill noted in a separate review. 3 nights spent avg $200/day on food for 2 (lunch/dinner, fruit for breakfast or coffee), not much liquor (beer or glass of wine), purchased snacks, red strip lite and preferred bottles of wines from a store. We enjoyed the off season prices with less people but the same amenities. Experienced the spa (scrub/massage), massage thorough and comprehensive. Will pass next time due to price. Booked half moon due to prices for S-hotel, all inclusive, that’s a very small resort, little beach and inferior room craftsmanship. We like the SHotel but not for $700/night ocean view room. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My Home Away From Home! Half Moon is the best place to stay in Jamaica!

May 16, 2024 laurenkimmm

Year after Year- I continue to come to the Half Moon for not only for the amazing food, fantastic views, delicious drinks, beautiful accommodations but for my Half Moon Family. The staff at the Half Moon go above and beyond to make your stay so special. The friendly conversations and the caring check ins throughout the day are something that you… Read more
Year after Year- I continue to come to the Half Moon for not only for the amazing food, fantastic views, delicious drinks, beautiful accommodations but for my Half Moon Family. The staff at the Half Moon go above and beyond to make your stay so special. The friendly conversations and the caring check ins throughout the day are something that you will never find at another resort. The property grounds are absolutely outstanding with two main pools, a 5K walking/running path along the beach, the beautiful Jamaican ocean wherever you go, bikes, golf carts, spa amenities, workout facilities and more. The food is definitely some of the best food I've had. I highly suggest Sugar Mill for Dinner (Ask for Daniel as your waiter and make sure Stephon is making your drinks!) And for authentic Jamaican cuisine make sure to stop by the Spice bar for Patties and Jerk Chicken! A special thank you to my dear friends Omar, Ralston, Fitzgerald and Kori at the Bell Desk. Donovan, Floyd, and Joy at the Cedar Bar. Andrea at Haywards/Sea Grape. Kacey, Darren, Romario, Janoy and Marveline at Lesters Bar. Christine at the Tour Desk. Its quite simple to say that these members of staff are the reason why my family and I will continue to call this resort our home away from home! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Immaculate property

May 16, 2024 708alans New Bern, United States

Fantastic property a short drive from MBJ airport. Staff is friendly, helpful and act like they care. The grounds are amazing with 2 miles of beaches where you can spread out and relax. Food is fantastic although food and beverage is very expensive here. Definitely stop at a store for some snacks and drinks to cut down on costs.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful relaxing luxurious experience

May 14, 2024 fromsandiegoSanDiego Encinitas

Came for a destination wedding. Was reluctant to attend because Half Moon is more expensive than I normally pay for vacation. But when we arrived we found the Half Moon definitely worth the expense. The service was terrific, plenty of activities and restaurant food was excellent. I will come back!
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May 14, 2024 OMB2012 Deerfield, Illinois

Ask for a guided tour of the property and accommodations, they are quiet different, you’ll be able to choose what you like more for your next stay.We stayed at Eqlipse, it’s the center of all of activities If you like to swim in the salt water go to the Downers Cove beach . It’s also a place to see an amazing sunset ( no matter how many time you… Read more
Ask for a guided tour of the property and accommodations, they are quiet different, you’ll be able to choose what you like more for your next stay.We stayed at Eqlipse, it’s the center of all of activities If you like to swim in the salt water go to the Downers Cove beach . It’s also a place to see an amazing sunset ( no matter how many time you you experienced it before) Del Mar. restaurant is a must , at least once Read less