If you don't have high expectations for the service/food and want to find a place to spend vacation with small children this resort might be very good for you.
We have 2 children 3- and 6- year old. They spent wonderful time at the resort
The best from our vacation experience is the nanny. Her name was Monique. She took care of kids and our kids loved her. It was nice to know that our kids have fun with Monique when they didn't see us.
This resort is intended for small kids. They have plenty of activities in kids club which is open from 9 am to 10 pm. There is a portion of the pool for very small children, life jackets, toys to play in sand, nice beach virtually without any waves, bouncer in the sea (very close to the beach), children hight table to pick up food in the buffet, etc.
Things to improve:
- service (e.g. you could wait for drink for a long time), although if you ask anything at the front desk they are trying to give to you as soon as they can
- restaurant's hours are not too children friendly and food is eatable, but mediocre (in my opinion). It is open for breakfast at 7:30 am (and they always were late to open it, for example, at 7:50 am), our children wake up at 6 am and the fact that they have a small refrigerator didn't help for our kids, our kids like hot/warm food for breakfast. For lunch restaurant is open at 12:30, my 3 year old son usually takes nap at that time and it is late for him to have lunch. Surely resort management says that grill is open before, but this is junk food, they cold not offer salad or fruits even though I asked the management a couple of times; for dinner is open at 6:30 pm, which is late for our kids and on the top of that they have disco for the kids of our age at 7 pm. And if they say 6:30 pm it usually means 6:40 - 6:45 pm. And if you want your kids go to the disco they would need to finish eating in 5-10 minutes.
If you want to go out to eat I highly recommend a place called Cool spot. This is Jamaican restaurant 10-15 minutes ride on taxi.
- Don't ever go to historical tour which is offered for free. It is waist of time. The guide knows nothing.

We just got back from our week long stay at FDR Pebbles in Jamaica. It was awesome, the nanny service was EXCEPTIONAL......Our nanny was KARI-ANN, and if you're booking now ask for her...she was the best.....This was our first trip with our son who is 3 years old, we chose this resort because of the nanny service. It was a great experience, my husband and I usually go to Sandles, so I knew this wasn't going to be high end, but it wasn't as bad as i had orginally thought. The rooms are very clean, my only problem w/ them is that they have pine walls which makes the room dark. The food is plenty and ok, they have something for everyone. The staff is very friendly and courtious.......Jakob loved his nanny and she took excellent care of him. She seemed to be a no nonsence nanny but friendly at the same time.........he wasn't getting away with anything with her. the first couple of days i tried to get him to nap and he wouldn't for me, the third day i asked her to try and she had no problem, after that she put him down for his naps every day. Some little tips we found out about are that if you're sending the nanny to eat w/ your kids, they are not allowed to eat the food unless you go the the front desk and request a food voucher for her. Ours didn't tell us this, another couple did, I guess they are not allowed to mention it. We tipped her $100 and had her stay 3 nights which we gave her a great tip, they make so little and can be off of work for a month at a time if the hotel is not busy enough. Alot of them have little ones, so if you can leave toys and medicine it is appreciated. Ours had a 2yr old boy, so we left alot of Jake's books and medicine. Will definately be going back.........

This was our second trip to Pebbles and we are already talking about going next year! We had a fabulous time! We had the same nannie that we had last year, Arlyne. She was WONDERFUL! She is happy to do whatever the children want to do and keeps them happy and taken care of! We have a 2 yr. old and a 6 month old and she was able to accomodate both children so my husband and I had some "alone" times ourselves! The many activites Arlyne did with the kids included, making bracelets, hunting for seashells and crabs on the beach, taking the kids to the petting zoo, feeding them dinner, face painting, dancing, putting them to bed and hanging out in the room while they took naps so I didn't have too!!! It was an awesome vacation for everyone....we all got a break from our lives at home! I would highly recommend this hotel for people with children under the age of 5 or 6.....the activities are more based for this age group. The accomendations are not similar to a five star hotel in any way, but, it's clean and the nannies and staff make up for the lack of new and polished hotel rooms and lobbies. We had an ajoining room so the kids were in one side and we had the other.....which was perfect for the nights we didn't have the nanny stay after with the kids. Each room has a balcony so that is another great feature! If you are looking for a fun, safe, relaxing place for you and your young children, call Pebbles and request Arlyne for your nanny! Hope you have fun!!!
Jenn
Medina, OH

We just got back from our second trip to FDR Pebbles in as many years and are already planning to book for next year. If you have children and want them to have a great vacation, while getting the opportunity to actually enjoy yourself too, then this is the place to go. Although the hotel is anything but luxurious, the staff is great. Our nanny, Sheryl Guthrie, was exceptional. Our children (ages 4, 8 and 10) LOVE her. Being that this was our second year with Sheryl, we felt more comfortable than ever leaving our children in her care morning, noon and night. And that we did! We kept Sheryl late every night (8 nights total) so that we could enjoy ourselves at dinner (Sabbia restaurant is for adults only and offers surprisingly good Italian food)! Although it was only $4/hr to keep her past 5:00 (can't beat that), we tipped her generously each night and then again at the end of the trip. Everyone really wants you to enjoy yourself and is eager to please. Natalie at the pool bar will visit you often on the beach with delicious cocktails, but be careful, they are anything but watered down and will hit you all at once! The only bad side is leaving. I found myself calling out for Sheryl at the airport, in the car and several times at home. You definately get spoiled. It is a far cry from the Ritz, but you will be treated like royalty!