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5.0 out of 5

"If you can afford it, go for it; you won't be disappointed. The private beach is breathtaking, the grounds are well kept, the rooms are extremely comf ... " More

By youdontknowmyname on Sun 12 Aug 2012

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Bed Count 6 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Bed Count 7 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Ocean)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Estate)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Prestige, Ocean)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Half Moon. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jamaica Beaches. You'll find features such as a free beach shuttle, plus 3 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants.

  • Drinking and dining options include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a swim-up bar
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures at Fern Tree Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a golf course and 11 outdoor tennis courts
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Rose Hall Great House and 14 minutes from Doctor's Cave Beach
  • Free beach shuttle service

Half Moon ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Half Moon

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5 out of 5

Luxurious: beautiful location and a Jamaican welcome

If you can afford it, go for it; you won't be disappointed. The private beach is breathtaking, the grounds are well kept, the rooms are extremely comfortable and... well, you probably won't want to go home at the end of your stay. If you're like me and enjoy cycling, they have bike hire so grab one to get between main dining area and the shops/living quarters to the east. If you don't want to be jumping in the shower every other hour then hire a golf buggy instead. The hotel's eco credentials seemed to live up to expectations: they encourage recycling and the housemaid actually left my towel on the hanger as I requested, which has never happened in any hotel before! The golf buggies are battery powered so guests who hire them can leave charging outside their rooms; and most of the time when you need a bellman to take you somewhere you get a ride on one of these (tips are accepted). I did dine at the main restaurant a couple of times. It was a bit expensive by my budget but still tasty. They have local fare (fish, lobster) and veg from their own garden. If you have fancy dining tastes you'll be in your element here. The in-complex shopping area is large and well styled. It was reasonably quiet (I went out of peak season) but there was still a friendly welcome at the bar (refreshing pint of Guinness), supermarket (bananas, home made muffins, locally made peanut bars) and adjoining coffee house (cappuccino and freshly made double turkey sandwich). Due to work (and jet-lag) I didn't have time to explore the area or take advantage of any trips during the day but they have a tour agency rep next to reception if you need inspiration.

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5 out of 5

Half Moon Montego Bay

Pros: Beautiful beach, big wonderful cottage, nice service.
Wonderful resort, beautiful private beach, calm. I stayed in a cottage with direct access to the beach. It was absolutely fantastic.

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Property Features

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the resort's complimentary beach shuttle. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Half Moon, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. This Colonial resort also offers a children's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Montego Bay resort.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1954
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 11
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • DVD player

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free beach shuttle; airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Half Moon offers 180 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private patio
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Half Moon has 4 restaurants on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach, a golf course, 11 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Scuba diving on site

Spa Services

Fern Tree Spa has 15 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

  • Number of treatment rooms 15
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Hot tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Half Moon offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 85.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Half Moon

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 175.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 87.50 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate

The resort fee includes:

  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 46.25 for adults and from USD 23.12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (return), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 85.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Half Moon
  • Half Moon Hotel
  • Half Moon Hotel Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Montego Bay
  • Moon Half
  • Half Moon Jamaica
  • Half Moon, a Rock Hotel Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Resort Jamaica
  • Half Moon Bay Jamaica
  • Half Moon a Rock Hotel Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Resort Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Resort
  • a Rock Hotel Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Rose Hall
  • Half Moon Jamaica
  • Half Moon Resort Jamaica
  • Half Moon Bay Jamaica
  • Half Moon Resort
  • Half Moon Montego Bay
  • Half Moon Resort Montego Bay

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

  • Green Globe
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