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Half Moon

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa

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View from room
Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers
Business centre
Junior Suite | View from room
Coffee/tea maker
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • On private beach

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Rosehall Main Road, Montego Bay, Saint James
  • Popular LocationHalf Moon Golf Course2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMontego Bay Convention Centre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRose Hall Great House5 min drive
  • AirportMontego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.)12 min drive

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 186 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 186 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Estate)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 204 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, 4 Bedrooms (Estate Ocean)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 292 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

Room (Eclipse)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room (Estate)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (Estate)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Great House Ocean)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Great House)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite (Great House Ocean)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Prestige)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prestige)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 232 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Double Beds OR 6 King Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 6 King Beds OR 12 Single Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 7 King Beds OR 5 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Room, Garden View (Resort)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite (Pool)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Montego Bay

A luxury stay in Montego Bay awaits you at Half Moon. Within steps you'll find Jamaica Beaches and Half Moon Bay Equestrian Centre within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 4 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Fern Tree Spa can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and reflexology along with access to the sauna and hot tub. With 4 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 2 hot tubs and 11 outdoor tennis courts. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find a golf course, a gym and a sauna. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Montego Bay resort include Rose Hall Great House and Doctor's Cave Beach.

What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay Equestrian Centre - 3 min walk
  • Half Moon Golf Course - 2 min drive
  • Montego Bay Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Blue Diamond Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Rose Hall Great House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Montego Bay (MBJ-Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lobby Bar - 10 min walk
  • Urban Heat by FlavorZ - 3 min drive
  • The Jerk Hut - 12 min walk
  • Barefoot Bar - 10 min walk
  • Scotchies Jerk Centre - 17 min walk

About this property

Half Moon

Resort with private beach and full-service spa
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 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
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 46.25 for adults and USD 23.12 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 11 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 spa tubs
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping centre
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 15 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Half Moon

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Half Moon?

Half Moon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Half Moon?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Half Moon on 28 May 2024 start from AU$711.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Half Moon?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Half Moon?

Yep, Half Moon is a short 2-minute walk from Jamaica Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Half Moon?

Yep, Fern Tree Spa is available for guests. It has 2 hot tubs, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Half Moon have a pool?

Half Moon has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Half Moon?

Half Moon features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes Half Moon a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Half Moon.

Is Half Moon family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Half Moon is a hit with families.

Does Half Moon serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Half Moon?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6 AM - 10:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Half Moon?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Half Moon?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Half Moon?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Half Moon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 582 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful-actually seemed glad to see us. The property is beautifully maintained and closeness to the water can’t be beat! Loved being here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the people were extremely courteous, food, tended to be a little pricey, though for standard American fair
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was immaculately kept. The food options were excellent. We enjoyed the fine dining at the Italian restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toussaint, St Catherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is amazing. Our room was right in front the ocean. Love the staff. Everyone was friendly. The room was excellent and clean. The staff was friendly. Shout out to Stacy Ann at the front desk and O Brian our bell man was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, welcoming and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023