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Half Moon, A RockResort: Traveler Reviews

4.5 of 5
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The queen would be pleased”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

My wife and I took a winter vacation to this deluxe property. This is what one imagines British Empire retreats were like. The rooms in a Hibiscus Suite were huge, well appointed, and steps from a virtually private stretch of beach. Everything was done very well.

Two niggling points. It is a huge property and a little impersonal. Food was very pricy

  • Stayed March 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Studaddy7 about Half Moon, A RockResort
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HalfMoonARockResort, Manager at Half Moon, A RockResort, responded to this review
April 2, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

It was a pleasure to have extended the ‘Royal’ treatment to you. We are happy your recent Half Moon, A RockResot experience exceeded your expectations; we thank you for taking the time to share review on tripadvisor.

Again, thank you for choosing Half Moon, we look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back home soon.

Best regards,

The Half Moon Team
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Woking, England, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Absolutely Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

This resort was everything I hoped it would be, the staff were helpful and friendly and the rooms were beautiful and well set out. I had a Hibiscus Suite right on the beach which was wonderful for my 3 year old son. The best thing about this resort however was the food, every meal was lovely and there was plenty of choice, I will definately be returning soon.

Room Tip: This resort is very spread out and the best spot are the Hibiscus Suites as they are right on the be...
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Has Everything”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

This hotel has wonderful service in every area, rooms, restaurants, golf.
From the moment we arrived the concern of the staff was evident. Our room in the Hibiscus area was on the second floor with a large patio overlooking the beach. The room was well appointed with king size bed, two TV's, sofas, and stocked bar. The bathroom had a wonderful shower, tub two sinks.
Starting with breakfast the staff made it a point to know our names and took every opportunity to ask if there was anything else they could do to make our stay better. There wasn't. Would highly recommend.

Room Tip: I recommentd the second floor in the Hibiscus area ...It is next to the lobby, main restaurant and v...
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pittsford, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great Resort, Family Friendly, Much to Do or Not?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Very large property. Accomodations are spread out throughout the resort. The property is like a gated resort community. To get around you are able to rent golf carts or bikes. I would highly recommend. Bikes re not the most comfortable but helped us get around and they were much less expensive than the golf carts.

Many differnet type of accomodateions. Single rooms, suites, multi room suites, multibedroom villas. thwe Villas are quite removed fo the rest of the property as most people staying there will not leave their villa. They have their own pool, kitchen cook etc all covered within the cost of their stay so no real need to use hotel ammenities. However if you were to leave, you do have your own golf crts to get to the beach or hotel.

The sunset beach which sits between the villas and the rest of the hotel is beutriful and not used by anyone. My wife and I spend an entire moring sitting on thie huge beach just by our selves except for a few horse back riders that were taking their horses for a swim. Looked like a really neat experience that anyone can sign up for at the equestrian center.

There are three pools that are at the "hotel". One is a 50 meter lap pool, the pool nest to the lap pool has swim up bar and tends to be more active and then there is the 3rd pool at Oleander area that tends to be more quiet. Nexyt to the beach is the dolphin lagoon which was neat to spend a little time watching the them. If you so desire you can sign up to swim with them for a cost.

4 resturaunts. Food at all places was quite impressive for a Caribbean resort. Highly recommend any. My favorite was the Sugar mill near the golf course. Great Atmosphere and great food. Overall the resort did nothave a great drink or wine menu. Best wine was at Italian place but quite expensive 3x-4x what you pay for in states

Golf was fair

Service in general was great, every staff member reached out and was plesent.

Overall we thought this property and location would be great for a large family or group of friends trying to get away ans spend some time in warm tropical place.

We plan on returning with family and friends

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HalfMoonARockResort, Manager at Half Moon, A RockResort, responded to this review
February 22, 2013
Dear Valued Guest,

It was a pleasure serving you as our treasured guests; we thank you for taking the time to share your Half Moon, A RockResort experience on TripAdvisor. We are delighted your experience was all you anticipated and you enjoyed the”spread out” configuration of the resort and its offerings.

Thank you for choosing Half Moon, it was truly a pleasure serving you; we look forward to welcoming you back home in the not so distant future.

Best regards,

The Half Moon Team
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cambridge
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful rooms, gorgeous setting and fabulous vegetarian and gluten free food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We had a great time again at the Half Moon. lovely setting, beautiful rooms, great staff, and GREAT FOOD. I had e mailed the hotel in advance to ask if they could offer more vegetarian meals and gluten free breads. When we arrived we were met by three chefs, Hans from Holland, Giorgio from Italy and Jourdain, from Jamaica I think, and asked what we wanted to eat. Later in the day a gluten free vegetarian menu was delivered to our room with many excellent choices. We tried nearly all of the offerings and they were really good and the bread wonderful. It was a trrific vacation in a fabulous hotel, we can't wait to go there again.

Room Tip: All ocean front rooms are lovely.
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Half Moon, A RockResort

Also Known As:
Half Moon, a Rock Hotel Montego Bay
Half Moon, a Rock Hotel
Half Moon Resort
Half Moon Jamaica
Half Moon Resort Jamaica
Half Moon Bay Jamaica
Address: Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Region: Caribbean > Jamaica > Montego Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 On the Beach Hotels in Montego Bay
#4 Luxury Hotels in Montego Bay
#4 Top resorts Hotels in Montego Bay
#5 Family Hotels in Montego Bay
#9 Romantic Hotels in Montego Bay
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Nestled on a two-mile, crescent-shaped beach on Jamaica’s northern coast, Half Moon, A RockResort, is truly paradise found. This spectacular, 400-acre luxury resort features pristine, whitewashed cottages surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and the sparkling Caribbean Sea beyond.Expertly combining Old World charm and elegant modern touches, Half Moon offers 197 guest rooms and suites, and 33 private four- to seven-bedroom villas. Its world-class amenities include the renowned Fern Tree Spa, an 18-hole signature golf course, a Dolphin Lagoon, fitness centre, equestrian centre and more. With its spectacular seaside location, rich Caribbean heritage, warm and attentive staff and exceptional array of amenities, it’s no wonder that this iconic Jamaican destination has set the standard for luxury Caribbean resorts for more than 50 years. ... more   less 
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