Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The hotel

An adult-only resort, Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay is Unlimited-Luxury® with an incredible range of amenities at your disposal. Designed in contemporary style and splashed with indigenous art, all suites are supremely comfortable with gorgeous king or queen-size beds, a full entertainment system, and a hot tub. There are opportunities galore for relaxing - treat yourself to an hour or two at the lavish Secrets Spa with its oceanfront massage cabanas. If you’re feeling active, you’re in luck, there’s also plenty to keep you busy including tennis, basketball, volleyball, and the complimentary non-motorised water sports of course! Nights are lively too with an open-air theatre hosting some spectacular live music performances. In addition to enjoying all the benefits Secrets Wild Orchid has to offer, guests have the opportunity to utilise all of the privileges available at their sister property, Secrets St James, conveniently located next door!  There are seven gourmet à la carte restaurants to choose from, each one specialising in dishes from around the world. For Mexican à la carte there’s El Patio, or reserve a table at the Teppanyaki table in Himitsu for exciting Pan-Asian cuisine. Nine bars compliment the range of restaurants, including a Piano Bar with an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere and the Beach Bar serving exotic cocktails against a background of crashing waves.

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Wheelchair access
  • Honeymoon
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the heart of Montego Bay, overlooking a gorgeous stretch of white sandy beach. Near to Montego Bay's famous 'Hip-Strip'. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

350 suites. All with air-conditioning, whirlpool bathtub, ceiling fan, terrace or balcony, satellite TV, DVD player, complimentary WiFi, telephone, do not disturb light system, sofa area with ceiling fan, mini-bar (replenished daily), tea/coffee maker, safe, 24-hour room service, bathrobes and bedroom slippers, clothes steamer, separate water closet, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, separate shower, and hairdryer. 

Junior Suite Garden View Rooms have a private, furnished balcony from which to admire the views across the manicured gardens, bathroom with hot tub, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. 

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes all meals (full breakfast, lunch and dinner), snacks and afternoon tea. Unlimited beverages including domestic and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at any of the resort bars. WiFi. Mini-bar refreshed daily, pool and beach waiter service. All gratuities. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated. 24-hour room service (hours may vary). 24-hour dining option. No wristbands required.

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 and Breathless resorts. (Dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and conditions apply). 

Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms with a living area and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Suite Oceanfront Rooms offer views across the ocean, separate seating area, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms, as Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms but with soaking tub on the balcony and Preferred Club Benefits, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Oceanview Swim-Out Rooms are as Junior Suite Oceanview Rooms but with swimming pool access from your room and Preferred Club Benefits. Wheelchair accessible Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out Rooms are available with roll-in shower and 2 double beds (must be requested at time of booking, subject to availability), sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront Rooms with direct panoramic ocean views, separate living/dining room, a balcony with a two-person Jacuzzi and Preferred Club Benefits, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim-Out Rooms are 1-bedroom suites offering lovely ocean views and direct swim-out access. The large balcony has a Jacuzzi for two and this room type includes Preferred Club Benefits, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Preferred Club Presidential Suite Oceanfront Rooms with luxurious fittings, a separate living room, direct panoramic ocean views, walk-in closet, small fridge, microwave, bar, desk, computer, dinner table seating eight people, a four-person Jacuzzi and Preferred Club Benefits, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


Book a Preferred Club Room and receive the following Preferred Club Benefits:

  • Personalised check-in and check-out
  • Private Preferred Club Lounge and bar, open daily
  • Preferred Club rooms and suites in premium locations
  • Soaking tub with padded covers for lounging on terrace
  • Dedicated concierge services
  • Daily continental breakfast service in Preferred Lounge
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
  • Complimentary newspaper in suite every day (English or Spanish)
  • Complimentary computer access in Preferred Lounge
  • Private pool
  • Upgraded mini-bar service
  • Upgraded bath amenities
  • Exquisite desserts and fine liquors in preferred lounge
  • Access to dining, activities, and facilities at Breathless Montego Bay
  • Butler service complimentary for guests staying in the Preferred Club Swim Out or higher room category

El Patio (Mexican cuisine, open for dinner). Himitsu (open-air restaurant serving Pan-Asian specialities). Portofino (Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, open for dinner). Bordeaux (contemporary French cuisine, open for dinner). Oceana (seafood restaurant, open for lunch and dinner). World Café (Internationally themed buffet, open for breakfast and lunch). Seaside Grill (serving classic dishes for lunch and dinner). Barefoot Grill (Oceanfront snack bar serving light lunch), Blue Mountain (Caribbean fusion cuisine, open for dinner). Coco Cafè (serving hot drinks and snacks). Barracuda (beach bar). Desires (music lounge and sports bar, open until 2am). Manatees (swim-up bar). Marlin (open-air bar). Piano bar. Rendezvous (lobby bar). Revive (spa fruit and juice bar). Sugar Reef (swim-up bar). The Lounge (featuring live music, open until 1am).

7 restaurants are located in the Promenade, one restaurant located in Secrets Wild Orchid and one in Secrets St. James. No reservations are required, with the exception of the Teppanyaki tables (live show cooking) at Himitsu. 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 and Breathless resorts (terms and conditions apply).

Regular evening entertainment including live music, shows, and themed nights. Desires Music Lounge, open until 2:00am. Theatre.

2 swimming pools including a Preferred Club pool, and 2 outdoor hot tubs. Secrets Spa with full range of massage* and beauty treatments*, water circuit, steam room, and sauna. Fitness centre. Water aerobics. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, and snorkelling (excludes sailboats). Water skiing*, parasailing*, banana boat ride*,boat tours*, catamarans*, deep sea fishing*, glass bottom boat*, wake/knee boarding*, and tubing*. Complimentary introductory scuba lessons in the swimming pool. Basketball, volleyball, water polo, bocce ball, football, and ping pong. Yoga, aerobics and dance classes. Cooking Lessons. Golf nearby*, horse riding*. Open-air theatre. Board games. Darts. Pool tables. Jogging trail and bicycle tours. Tennis court (floodlit) and giant chess board. Full use of facilities at Secrets St James' resort next door.

Shops. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service. 24-hour concierge service. Download the hotel's App. Guests are also entitled to use the Unlimited-Luxury® privileges at neighbouring Secrets St James Montego Bay. Complimentary WiFi.

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.

Please note: no reservations are required at any of the restaurants and no wristbands are required.

Please note: all restaurant openings rotate throughout the week, with the number of restaurants open for each meal dependent on occupancy levels.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Much better than anticipated

Dec 25, 2024 Darrell S Trenton, Canada

My wife and I attended Secrets Wild Orchid in Montego Bay in Jamaica in late November 2024. I have to admit when arriving I was apprehensive as the reviews I had read from those who had just stayed at the resort were not great. I am glad we went anyways, we loved this place. The food, the staff and the resort itself were great. Special shout… Read more
My wife and I attended Secrets Wild Orchid in Montego Bay in Jamaica in late November 2024. I have to admit when arriving I was apprehensive as the reviews I had read from those who had just stayed at the resort were not great. I am glad we went anyways, we loved this place. The food, the staff and the resort itself were great. Special shout outs to our butler Betty and Matthew at the Preferred Club lounge for your great service and wonderful smiles. There was quite simply nothing to complain about other than the weather, which could have been better, but not holding the resort accountable for that. We snorkeled right in front of our hotel room, and there was just simply nothing to complain about. We would come back here again in a heartbeat and hope others experience at this resort was a positive as ours. Two big thumbs up. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not the 50th Birthday I planned in Jamaica 🇯🇲

Dec 24, 2024 Escape02662389268

I planned a 50th birthday trip at Secrets Wild Orchid and it was a horrible experience. I have stayed at Breathless 2019 before Hyatt took over. The rooms at Secrets Wild Orchid are outdated and equivalent of about a US 3 star hotel. I moved 3 times due to mold in first room and odor. Next room due to dusty furniture, corners, fan and whirlpool… Read more
I planned a 50th birthday trip at Secrets Wild Orchid and it was a horrible experience. I have stayed at Breathless 2019 before Hyatt took over. The rooms at Secrets Wild Orchid are outdated and equivalent of about a US 3 star hotel. I moved 3 times due to mold in first room and odor. Next room due to dusty furniture, corners, fan and whirlpool tub with notes brown stains in it. I was then” upgraded” to the Premium Club and the amenities were not much better. I got a swim-up pool as an upgrade. It was not much of an upgrade because you have no privacy! The time share team starts tours at 0830 in front of your room. Can’t keep blinds open because you have people sitting in lounge chairs facing your room. During downtime the staff is just standing and talking in front of swim up butler service rooms. This upgrade I would never pay for, the difference in the main and premier club were slight. I would call for items and told my “butler” would get it. Just to find out later the upgrade does not come the butler service. The timeshare team is overwhelming and insulting to ask vacationers to spend yo 70k to be a member or confronting you before you can even get to your room and relax. Not a fair tactic! Even if you offer $50 credit for overpriced trinkets. With the premier club you can visit Breathless which is aesthetically beautiful but it is nowhere near the party place. Most days party were staff and few people. Thank God for Lisa G (premier club) and Shakeela( main front desk) for trying the best for service recovery! The chive of food at the World Cafe was vast but most items were lukewarm, the serving dishes were in double rows and you had to reach over other food to get to the it m you wanted. I have a shellfish allergy and they had the fish with the shellfish and I got a slight reaction because I think the service g spoons were getting mixed. Went to speak to a Magee on the floor and he wanted me to speak to someone else. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wild Orchids should NOT be a Secret anymore!!!

Dec 23, 2024 Daniel O

Exceptional resort! Staff extremely friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and had a lot of variety. The drinks were on point. The entertainment was fantastic while also having the ability to take a step away for some much needed rest and relaxation!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved the resort.

Dec 22, 2024 rls305 New York

We loved our stay. I agree with other reviews that the preferred club is not worth the extra money. Also, the beach at St. James area is nicer. If you are going to do prefer club, do it on the saint james side, the pool and beach are nicer. Wild orchid preferred club is about the quietest area on the beach. The food is good. Blue Mountain… Read more
We loved our stay. I agree with other reviews that the preferred club is not worth the extra money. Also, the beach at St. James area is nicer. If you are going to do prefer club, do it on the saint james side, the pool and beach are nicer. Wild orchid preferred club is about the quietest area on the beach. The food is good. Blue Mountain Restaurant was the best. It is their Jamaican food restaurant and the food was just the best. We liked the piano bar the best for bars. The service at the restaurants was very good, but service at the pools and beach is basically absent. Better to expect you will need to get your own drinks at the pool, which I don’t mind. You will wait a very long time for someone to come along if at all. The spa was very nice, over priced as all spas are at resorts. The gym was great, a little small for the size of the resort. They have two peloton bikes but it looks like they use the other type of cleats, but you can just use the straps on the pedals. The bands they had play were very good. The other forms of entertainment were good. Would definitely come again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating What a great vacation!

Dec 22, 2024 Sljohnson10

We had an awesome time! The staff were very friendly. You were always greeted with a smile. The entertainment person, Atiboy, was very fun and personable. He saw us the next day, and remembered our names! I was shocked! Diana, the bartender, was also great!! Our ocean view room was perfect!!