Half Moon

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

Ocean View Room
Fern Tree Spa pool
Cedar Bar
Prestige Ocean Room
Deluxe Ocean Room
Ocean Junior Suite
Ocean Junior Suite
Lester's Café
Fern Tree Spa - Herbal Baths
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite
Sugar Mill
Fern Tree Spa - Overwater Cabana
Fern Tree Spa - Overwater Cabana
Fern Tree Spa
Sugar Mill
Cedar Bar
Prestige Ocean Suite
Prestige Ocean Suite
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Il Giardino
Prestige Ocean Junior Suite
Prestige Ocean Junior Suite
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones Senior
Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones Senior
Ocean View Room
Fern Tree Spa pool
Cedar Bar
Prestige Ocean Room
Deluxe Ocean Room
Ocean Junior Suite
Ocean Junior Suite
Lester's Café
Fern Tree Spa - Herbal Baths
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite
Sugar Mill
Fern Tree Spa - Overwater Cabana
Fern Tree Spa - Overwater Cabana
Fern Tree Spa
Sugar Mill
Cedar Bar
Prestige Ocean Suite
Prestige Ocean Suite
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Il Giardino
Prestige Ocean Junior Suite
Prestige Ocean Junior Suite
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Villas at Half Moon
Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones Senior
Golf Course by Robert Trent Jones Senior

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 Good stay with some room for improvement

Dec 25, 2024 lauranyc12 New York City, New York

Overall we had a good experience at Half Moon over the holidays. Here are a few notes. Highlights Room - we stayed at the Eclipse at a room on the ground floor. Incredibly spacious and updated, with the shower being a highlight with strong water pressure. Also was nice to have one complimentary mini bar usage (bottled water was very accessible… Read more
Overall we had a good experience at Half Moon over the holidays. Here are a few notes. Highlights Room - we stayed at the Eclipse at a room on the ground floor. Incredibly spacious and updated, with the shower being a highlight with strong water pressure. Also was nice to have one complimentary mini bar usage (bottled water was very accessible during our entire stay also). Only feedback is that I’d suggest upgrading to nicer hair dryers, and not having as many pillows on all of the furniture. Grounds - a really beautiful setting with perfectly manicured grounds. It was a very short walk from eclipse to founders cove, no more than 10 minutes, but you could drive your own cart or take bikes there. The gym is massive with pretty decent equipment and it was fun to rent tennis rackets and balls for free to play. Areas for improvement Beach/Pool - the chairs had no padding on them, which surprised us and left them not really comfortable to stay on all day. The pool area was also completely shaded with the palm trees, along with limited seating (usually full by 10am, plenty of seating on the beach). The water on the beach had quite a bit of seaweed and was pretty small. You could dip your feet but no one was swimming. Cocktails - Overall the dining was ok, but a real bummer was that the cocktails we had were all bad. We tried at least 4 from different places before giving up, and the red wines were also bad. The pina colada was too liquid and the margarita was watery. At $18-22 each, this was a let down. We stuck to beer and hard seltzer from cans. Concierge - we tried to book a 2 day lesson in golf but the concierge could never confirm despite us following up. Finally- we had to leave early due to an unforeseen circumstance and we were sad to have to leave. We booked through AMEX FHR for the extra perks that booking direct did not offer. We called Amex to see if anything could be done, such as a partial refund for the 1-2/5 nights we stayed. They said the hotel told them no, and when we spoke directly to the hotel, they were quite short/rude with us saying that we shouldn’t have booked through a third party. They said if we had booked direct, they could have given us credits. Just felt a little bit sour - it’s not like we were staying at a competing property or paying a dirt cheap rate, we were still hotel guests. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent visit during our Honeymoon!

Dec 23, 2024 Scott C

Overall experience was great! Very pleased with our visit. Food was some of the best I've had, though very pricey. Very peaceful and calm. The landscape team (Delroy) cut fresh coconuts for us daily. The concierge team (Fitzgerald) were always ready to help!
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Dec 22, 2024 mhope3244 Montgomery, Alabama

My family and I spent 4 nights at Half Moon. The resort is well maintained. The staff is friendly and the service is commendable. The food is good at all of the restaurants (6). We stayed at Founder’s Cove on the property. This is the original section of the resorts. The room was large, a lot of closet space, nice balcony overlooking the… Read more
My family and I spent 4 nights at Half Moon. The resort is well maintained. The staff is friendly and the service is commendable. The food is good at all of the restaurants (6). We stayed at Founder’s Cove on the property. This is the original section of the resorts. The room was large, a lot of closet space, nice balcony overlooking the beach, updated bathroom. The food and drinks are pricey but good. I recommend getting drinks before or after dinner at Lester’s. As for restaurants, eat at Sugar Mill and Delmare onsite. These are 4-and-5 star restaurants. Dinner for four people with a bottle of wine will run around $400-$450. The beach is okay. There are prettier beaches in Negril and across the Caribbean. Half Moon has nice tennis complex, 18-hole golf course, modern gym, equestrian complex, and top notch spa. This is a good place for rest and relaxation. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An awesome first visit

Dec 19, 2024 Stay38872365102

The friendliness and helpfullness of the staff, the firmness of the bed and softness of the pillows, the waves of the pristine blue sea, the rum punch, the breakfast buffet, the food in general but more so the exceptional food at the Sugar Mill restaurant all made for an exceptional first visit. I love the fact that most of the staff remembered… Read more
The friendliness and helpfullness of the staff, the firmness of the bed and softness of the pillows, the waves of the pristine blue sea, the rum punch, the breakfast buffet, the food in general but more so the exceptional food at the Sugar Mill restaurant all made for an exceptional first visit. I love the fact that most of the staff remembered our names and addressed us accordingly. We will be visiting again in the spring and making our stay an annual one. Read less
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Dec 18, 2024 110radomir

Great resort, superb infrastructure containing beaches, pools, restaurants and sports grounds, nice and friendly staff - had a great room with direct view on the ocean. Were lucky in being there when the hotel celebrated their 70th anniversary which entailed a private concert of the Third World band including complimentary food and drinks. What a… Read more
Great resort, superb infrastructure containing beaches, pools, restaurants and sports grounds, nice and friendly staff - had a great room with direct view on the ocean. Were lucky in being there when the hotel celebrated their 70th anniversary which entailed a private concert of the Third World band including complimentary food and drinks. What a great event on top of everything. Read less