Half Moon

Half Moon, luxury resort in Montego Bay

Half Moon is a luxury resort located in Montego Bay, in the parish of St. James, Jamaica. It presents itself as a 400-acre biophilic sanctuary of landscaped grounds with two miles of private beach, and defines itself as Jamaica's highest-rated resort. The offering combines accommodations, dining, golf, spa, equestrian activities, and family programs.

Accommodations and villas

The resort features individually designed rooms and suites, most with views of the Caribbean Sea. The offering is organized into several categories, including Garden View Room, Ocean View Room, Ocean Junior Suite, Pool Suite, Ocean Suite, Prestige Ocean Junior Suite, Prestige Ocean Suite, Great House Ocean Room, Great House Ocean Suite (also in a two-bedroom version), Eclipse Ocean Room, Estate Ocean Room, and Estate Ocean Suite (in two- and four-bedroom versions).

It also offers villas: Garden Villa, Ocean Villa, Premium Garden Villa, and Premium Ocean Villa. The Villas at Rose Hall are available as 5-, 6-, and 7-bedroom villas. Guests of these villas can use the resort's facilities. The website reports that Eclipse at Half Moon and the Villas at Half Moon are open following a recent renovation.

Dining

The culinary offering includes several restaurants and bars. Delmare offers oceanfront dinner daily. Hayward's serves breakfast and dinner. Sugar Mill Restaurant is listed in the resort's information as awarded Jamaica's best restaurant. There is also a restaurant called North Pointe, a spice venue, bars and cafés, and in-room dining. A beach BBQ is held on Fridays from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

Golf

The golf course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The resort has a golf academy, packages, the Founders Cup tournament, hole descriptions, guest instructors, and group inquiries. Offerings include the unlimited golf package, which includes daily breakfast buffet and unlimited rounds on the championship course when booking a four-night stay.

Spa and wellness

The Fern Tree Spa is described as the Caribbean's largest spa oasis and has received awards. It offers treatments, a salon, fitness studio, yoga and pilates, and overwater bungalows with views of the Caribbean Sea. Services include appointments for treatments and for the spa.

Activities and sports

With two miles of beach, Half Moon claims to have one of the most extensive water sports programs in the Caribbean. The offering includes sunset sailing, kayaks, pedal boats, and paddleboards included in the stay, as well as scuba diving and snorkeling. There is also tennis and pickleball with expert instruction, children's tennis clinics, and pickleball clinics.

The on-site equestrian centre has 28 horses and offers horseback rides, including the swimming with horses experience, and pony rides. Other activities include the sea turtle conservation program, resort bikes, turtle release, sunrise strolls along Sunrise Beach, Anancy campfire stories and s'mores on the beach, and a beach BBQ at Sunrise Beach.

Families and children

Half Moon presents itself as a family tradition enjoyed by generations. It has a Children's Village and Camp Half Moon, with golf and tennis clinics, pony rides, and a variety of multigenerational activities.

Events, meetings, and weddings

The resort offers meeting spaces, with a capacity chart, group offers, team building, and inquiry forms. For weddings, it offers venues, packages, activities, and a gift registry, as well as testimonials.

Other facilities and services

The resort includes shops at Half Moon, a gallery, resort map, FAQ, event calendar, and offers. It also offers an e-club for subscribers. The information indicates that it is part of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, along with other properties in the United States.

Location and contact

Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica WI · Email: info@halfmoon.com