Breathless Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The hotel

Breathless Montego Bay is a stylish, luxury resort that's all all-suite, all-inclusive, and all for adults. Being exclusively for grownups, they’ve been able to have endless fun with the ultramodern design and features, from the sultry and seductive décor in your suite — which also comes with its own whirlpool, in-room tablet, and mountain and bay views — to the calendar of dance, beach, pool, and even masquerade parties. Thankfully, they’ve got all-inclusive room service for when you finally crawl back to your sumptuous suite! In fact, pretty much everything here is included free, including the pool and beach waiter service, the seven gourmet dining venues, and Jamaica’s only rooftop pool and bar, where fusion food, sleek pool styling, and unlimited drinks go hand in hand.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the heart of Montego Bay. Surrounded by Montego Bay Marine Park, Jamaica's first and fully underwater national park with protected swimming areas and extraordinary snorkelling. 10 minutes away from the famous Montego Bay "Hip Strip". Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

150 suites. All with air-conditioning with in-room climate control and ceiling fan, furnished balcony or terrace with soaking tub, in-room tablet, flat-screen cable TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, radio alarm clock, daily refreshed mini-bar with beer, soda, juice, water and soft drinks, tea/coffee maker, safe, complimentary full-size toiletries, nightly turn-down service, bathrobes and slippers, room service (24-hour), hairdryer and cloth steamer. 

Allure Junior Suite Tropical View with a private terrace or balcony with hot tub, overlooking the lush tropical garden or mangroves. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required. Unlimited wine, beer and international and domestic top-shelf spirits. Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks. 24-hour room and concierge services, pool and beach waiter service. Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer. Daily maid service. Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment including theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No wristbands required, all taxes and gratuities included.

Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience which includes sipping artfully prepared cocktails at the bar or lounge of your choice, savouring complimentary cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and seeing the resort's nightly entertainment at nearby Secrets. (Dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and Conditions apply). 

Allure Junior Suite Ocean View features  spectacular bay views from the private terrace or balcony. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

xhale club Junior Suite Ocean View features complimentary butler service and specitacular bay views from the private terrace or balcony. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

xhale club Junior Suite Swim Up With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Master Suite Swim-Up offers complimentary butler service, views over the lush tropical garden or mangrove, private balcony or terrace with whirlpool and direct pool access, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Master Suite Ocean View includes complimentary butler service, a spacious living room with a sofa and stunning views across the bay. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Presidential Suite comes complete with complimentary butler service, a living room, dining room, bar, kitchen and separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, an oversized bathroom with rain shower, marble details, a soaking tub and double vanity and a private spacious terrace with whirlpool — fully furnished for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. Sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

Please note: Guests staying in the xhale club Junior Suite Ocean View or higher room category will receive personalised butler service at no extra cost.

Butler service includes:

Upon Arrival:

  • Fresh, scented towel and cocktail
  • Escort to suite with luggage delivery as well as unpacking if desired
  • Private resort orientation
  • Assistance with any personal accommodation preferences
  • Ironing of first evening’s attire
  • Provide cell phone to reach butler

During Stay:

  • Deliver evening petit fours
  • Book spa appointments, tours and excursions
  • Serve drinks and lunch by the beach or pool
  • Ensure suite is in perfect condition and to guest’s liking throughout stay
  • Fast track room service orders
  • Shine/clean shoes for dinner
  • Wardrobe consultations and recommendations
  • Coordinate laundry service
  • Nightly turndown service

Before Departure:

  • Coordinate transportation to the airport
  • Assist with packing and check out
  • Escort to transportation and bid farewell
  • Retain preferences for future stays
 xhale club privileges include:
  • Personalised check-in and checkout with concierge service
  • Butler service
  • Preferential status and amenities
  • Pillow menu
  • Welcome in-room gift and bottle of house sparkling wine
  • Upgraded bath and room amenities
  • Access to the Preferred Club at Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid

6 reservation-free restaurants: Altitude (rooftop restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Bare Buns Grill (beach club grill, open for lunch), Culinaria (International cuisine with Caribbean influence, open for dinner), Fish Nets (seafood specialities, open for lunch and dinner), Sofrito (locally grown ingredients and Latin influences, open for dinner), and Spoon (International buffet, open for breakfast). 5 bars and lounges: Altitude Rooftop Bar, Foam Seaside Bar, Freestyle swim-up bar with DJ, The Bar for cocktails and Wink lobby bar. Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience and indulge in dinner, sip an artfully prepared cocktail and see the nightly entertainment at the neighbouring Secrets (terms and conditions apply).

Weekly parties and shows. Themed parties and special events. DJ station in the Freestyle Swim and Entertainment Zone. Gala parties. Live nightly entertainment. Wink bar transforms into a nightclub on Saturday nights.

3 swimming pools including the only rooftop pool (exclusive to Xhale Club guests) and bar in Montego Bay with stunning views of the bay. 3 hot tubs. Beach club with palapas, grill, bar and waiter service. Freestyle Entertainment Zone at the main pool with a swim-up bar, DJ and pool party props. Secrets Spa* and fitness centre located at neighbouring Secrets Wild Orchid. Non-motorised water sports include kayaks, paddle boarding and snorkelling (guided tours). Other water sports are available at an additional cost including scuba-diving tours* and certifications*, catamaran*, courses* and equipment rental*, water-skiing*, wakeboarding*, kneeboarding*, Glass Bottom Boat Tours*, deep sea fishing*, sailing* and windsurfing* (activity is temporarily unavailable). Beach/pool volleyball, tennis courts, fitness classes, ping pong, bocce ball, board games, dance lessons. Sunset mediation. Sip ‘n’ Paint. Dive In Movies. Nearby golf*. Tours and excursions*. Please note: The beach is located at neighbouring Secrets Resorts & Spas and can be accessed by a skywalk. There is a separate section on the beach exclusively for Breathless guests.

Complimentary WiFi access. Computer Lounge. Laundry service*. Gift shop. Stay at one resort and play at three! A sky bridge connects Breathless Montego Bay to Secrets Wild Orchid and Secrets St. James where guests have full access to all amenities including 20 additional dining and bar options including the Desires nightclub, the Secrets Spa and more.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: the beach is located at neighbouring Secrets Resorts & Spas and can be accessed by a skywalk. There is a separate section on the beach exclusively for Breathless guests.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Three times the fun in Montego Bay

Jan 29, 2025 Dream10272173943 Washington DC, District of Columbia

Our first trip to this resort, we’ve stayed at many other resorts in Jamaica. Enjoyed our trip here overall and loved staying at butler level which gave us access to 3 resorts in 1. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, they seemed to genuinely enjoy working there and took pride in providing good service and making us feel welcomed. 2.… Read more
Our first trip to this resort, we’ve stayed at many other resorts in Jamaica. Enjoyed our trip here overall and loved staying at butler level which gave us access to 3 resorts in 1. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, they seemed to genuinely enjoy working there and took pride in providing good service and making us feel welcomed. 2. Activities were fun and engaging. 3. Great entertainment, nightly live bands or shows were very good. 4. Pools and beach were clean and comfortable, no shortage of loungers or cabanas. 5. Friendly and accommodating staff. We had to do some work and they found us nice spots outside with required electrical access and comfort level. Notable staff included: O’Keine and Roberto-Butlers Alistair- pool and rooftop bars Jadine - el Patio Junior-blue mountain Marlon- Entry/Lobby Nikoda- portifino Shanique - Bordeaux Tevin- multiple locations Transport staff was very helpful as well. Resort buildings and rooms could use some maintenance/care, but overall comfortable with beautiful grounds and walkability. Free bikes make getting around the resort fun. Bonus. Resort is close to the airport. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing Stay with Missed Expectations and Poor Service

Jan 28, 2025 Rainmaker A

Our recent stay at Breathless was disappointing and fell far short of expectations. Before our arrival, I filled out a detailed questionnaire intended to tailor our experience, clearly mentioning that we were visiting for our honeymoon. To our shock, nothing was done to acknowledge this—not even a simple door banner or welcome message. It felt as… Read more
Our recent stay at Breathless was disappointing and fell far short of expectations. Before our arrival, I filled out a detailed questionnaire intended to tailor our experience, clearly mentioning that we were visiting for our honeymoon. To our shock, nothing was done to acknowledge this—not even a simple door banner or welcome message. It felt as though the questionnaire was completely ignored, which was very disheartening. The staff, with the exception of the butlers Craig and Reynard, appeared disinterested and unmotivated, often making us feel unwelcome. The restaurant wait staff at the restaurant Altitude, in particular, were unapproachable and seemed tired and frustrated, which significantly diminished the dining experience. Maintenance issues were also left unresolved, such as an air conditioning problem that caused discomfort throughout our stay, even after it was reported. The resort’s infrastructure is in need of attention, as it already looks dated and worn for a property that is only six years old. It’s clear that better upkeep and maintenance are necessary to match the standards expected of a resort in this category. On a positive note, the entertainment staff were fantastic—cheerful, engaging, and a highlight of our stay. Their energy and friendliness stood out amidst the other disappointments. Overall, this experience fell far short of what we anticipated, especially given the premium price. Improving staff morale, addressing maintenance concerns, and providing a more personalized guest experience are essential for Breathless to meet the expectations it sets for its guests. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Honeymoon Dream

Jan 26, 2025 Rachel R

Breathless completely exceeded our expectations. We booked for a week for our honeymoon and we were pleasantly surprised with the presidential suite and the hospitality! Beautifully kept resort, with very accommodating staff. Come with your manners and respect and they will give it back tenfold. Food options were excellent (so many options with… Read more
Breathless completely exceeded our expectations. We booked for a week for our honeymoon and we were pleasantly surprised with the presidential suite and the hospitality! Beautifully kept resort, with very accommodating staff. Come with your manners and respect and they will give it back tenfold. Food options were excellent (so many options with access to Secrets as well). Rooms were very soundproof, didn’t hear much neighbouring noise. Small resort footprint with beautiful views. Felt safe and comfortable. The skywalk to Secrets from the 1st floor was a quick jaunt to the beach access. Loved every minute; looking forward to returning again. Special thank you to Travis and Olivia for taking care of us from beginning to end. Patricia in housekeeping for the kind words. And our favourite waiter Theo, who always made sure our dining experience was perfect! You all always had a smile to share and made us feel at home. Keep it up and stay great xo Until next time Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved this resort!

Jan 26, 2025 Donna D

We were on the 5th floor. Food and staff were very friendly & accommodating. Our butler David was fantastic. From reserving Cabanas/recliners by the pool, to serving us drinks/food around the pool, reservations at several Secrets resort restaurants & in room food service. Food was excellent/drinks were top shelf. The roof top & ground level pools… Read more
We were on the 5th floor. Food and staff were very friendly & accommodating. Our butler David was fantastic. From reserving Cabanas/recliners by the pool, to serving us drinks/food around the pool, reservations at several Secrets resort restaurants & in room food service. Food was excellent/drinks were top shelf. The roof top & ground level pools were well maintained. Entertainment was great too. Our point of contact Jodiana was excellent and very knowledgeable about our U.V.C. Membership. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Freezing Pool temperatures- fix the pool heaters

Jan 25, 2025 aslinny East Meadow, New York

Freezing Pools! Currently staying here and the jacuzzi hot tubs and pools are empty because they are freezing! Have not been able to enjoy any of the pools in the Wild Orchid, St.James or Breathless every pool is colder than the next. Can someone fix this? Resort is beautiful- but what’s the point if we can’t go swimming?