Depending on your level of luxury, the average cost of an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica is $3,822 for seven nights (luxury) or $1,883 for seven nights (mid-range).
What Places Should I Avoid in Jamaica?
During your Jamaica vacation, try to stay away from Kingston and Spanish Town, considered two of the island’s most dangerous areas. Among the safest areas are Runaway Bay, Point Lucea, Port Antonio and Portland.
Montego Bay is larger than Negril and therefore has more all-inclusive resort offerings (but it’s also more expensive). Most all-inclusive resorts have a private beach, multiple pools and more. Montego Bay also offers more family-friendly options and home rentals. If you’re looking for a authentic Jamaican city experience, choose Montego Bay. It wasn’t built with tourists in mind, so you’re going to have the chance to meet many more locals here. Although there isn’t as much beach as in Negril, Montego Bay does offer inexpensive beach admission rates, including at the popular Doctor’s Cave. If you’re looking for exciting nightlife, again, Montego Bay is a great choice. Margaritaville is here, as well as a number of lively dance clubs.
Negril makes up for fewer accommodations options with the island’s best stretches of beach, including Seven Mile Beach. The area’s famous cliffs make for dramatic views. You’ll find Negril to be a tourist-driven destination with plenty of activity options. It’s easy to take a day to natural attractions from Negril, including to the beautiful Blue Hole Mineral Spring. However, with more beach space on which to spread out than you’ll find in Negril, the beaches are rarely crowded.
Which Resort in Jamaica Has the Best Food?
Sandals Royal Plantation stands out for its two excellent a la carte restaurants. Choose from French at Papillon or Italian at Le Terrace. And don’t miss some of Jamaica’s best jerk chicken at the beachside grill. Another foodie favorite, Iberostar offers a teppanyaki as one of its four internationally themed restaurants. And, they’re known for one of the biggest buffets in Jamaica.
First, where are the best beaches in Jamaica? Generally, the prettiest beaches are on the northwest coast, including Seven Mile Beach in Negril and the beaches in Montego Bay. Others in the running for most beautiful beach in Jamaica are Sandals Montego Bay Beach, Bloody Bay, Treasure Beach, Frenchman’s Cove, Dunn’s River Falls Beach, Doctor’s Cave Beach and James Bond Beach.
What Are the Top 10 All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica?
For that, read on …
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Maldives
Where: Negril
Stay: All-In Luxury® at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa offers accommodations, reservation-free dining at several restaurants and activities for all ages. Each of the 407 guest rooms and suites features an exclusive DreamBedTM, free WiFi, a rain shower, 24-hour room service, a minibar, a balcony or terrace, an in-suite Jacuzzi soaker tub and more.
Dine: Dine around the world with the resort’s signature Reservation Free Dining – choose to eat at any restaurant you like, as often as you like during your stay. Or, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience, choose C/X Culinary Experience, a private chef’s table.
Play: From the island’s intriguing historic sites to its rainforest, there is ample choice of activity for all ages at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa, from snorkeling and kayaking to deep-sea fishing and beginner scuba instruction. Plus, there are multiple excursions available. Head out onto the Caribbean Sea on a catamaran cruise, go shopping for local handicrafts at the Rutland Point Craft Market or play a round at the Negril Hills Golf Club.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: Choose from 150 all-adult suites with a furnished balcony or terrace with soaking tub, Gilchrist & Soames® bath amenities, an in-suite tablet to open curtains and control the temperature, complimentary WiFi and so much more. Take it up a notch and book an exhale club suite, which includes butler service.
Dine: Choose the flavors of Jamaica or international specialties at four a la carte restaurants, an globally inspired buffet or the beachside grill. Or, enjoy 24-hour room service.
Play: Spend the day on the beach, listening to live music, attending a pool party, playing in the waves or just lounging in the sun. At night, dance the night away or have a low-key cocktail at one of several lounges. The rooftop pool is stunning, boasting 360-degree unobstructed mountain and water views. Don’t worry about a thing – your Unlimited-Luxury® experience includes gourmet dining, a daily refreshed minibar, top-shelf spirits and entertainment.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: Island chic at its best, Round Hill Hotel offers 36 Ralph Lauren-designed, oceanfront guest rooms and 27 private, luxury Jamaica villas. Each of the beautiful guest rooms overlooks Round Hill Bay and the snorkeling reef and is steps from the infinity swimming pool. Sleep as late as you like in your four-poster bed and take advantage of the spacious soaking tub. Need more space? Consider a two- to six-bedroom Jamaica villa, each with a personality of its own.
Dine: Round Hill Hotel offers some of the best dining in Jamaica, thanks to James Beard award-winning executive chef. Savor continually evolving island flavors and modern Caribbean cuisine. During the day, head to the Seaside Terrace or the beach or pool bar for an informal lunch and a rum punch.
Play: Will you have enough hours for all the water sports and island activities you want? Grab complimentary snorkeling equipment and explore the coral reefs directly from the beach. Venture out by glass-bottom boat to see tropical fish. Go kayaking or pedal boating, wakeboarding or tubing. Plus, there’s tennis, golf, a fantastic spa and shopping nearby.
Where: Ocho Rios
Stay: Each of the 150 suites at Couples San Souci is tucked away on the hillside so as to perfectly frame outstanding ocean views. Each is air-conditioned and comes with a private furnished balcony or patio. The most popular accommodations at this all-inclusive resort are the One-Bedroom Beachfront Suites, overlooking the lawn and beach and close to the restaurant, pool and swim-up bar.
Dine: Incorporating fresh local produce and island spices, the restaurants at Couples San Souci offer an array of international delicacies. Choose the Beach Grill & Bella Vista for waterfront dining, or the upscale Casanova for an elegant evening out.
Play: Soak in the all-inclusive resort’s mineral pool, snorkel over the coral reefs, play golf or take a tennis lesson with a pro. Visit the spa, dip into two swimming pools (one overlooking the Caribbean and one overlooking the white-sand beach). Venture outside the resort for a glass bottom boat tour, a trip to Margaritaville or a day at Dunn’s River Falls.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: Select from more than 200 all-adult rooms designed for maximum comfort and promising personalized service. Each room has a balcony or terrace, free WiFi, satellite TV and other comforts.
Dine: Take your pick from Japanese, Italian, fusion cuisine, steak and island favorites from a variety of restaurants at Riu Palace Jamaica.
Play: Soak in the infinity pools and hang out at the swim-up bar, check out one of the many day and night activities, complete with live music, take advantage of the spa, play tennis or golf, go windsurfing or head out into the waves for snorkeling and diving. Take a horseback ride, visiting Glistening Bay or attend a reggae festival.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: Pick from 537 spacious guest rooms and suites in varying configurations. Each is equipped with all the expected creature comforts. Choose from pool, ocean and garden views.
Dine: Choose from eight a la carte and three international restaurants and visit as many of the 17 bars throughout the resort area as you like. There’s everything from pasta at Portofino to Indian at Bhogali. Cut into a juicy steak at El Dorado or try teppanyaki at Sumptuori.
Play: The resort is conveniently close to four beautiful beaches, a sports center and a kids’ water park, making this a great all-inclusive resort choice for families. Check out the central infinity pool, visit the family or adults-only pool, or head to the beach for windsurfing and snorkeling. Visit the spa to unwind or let the kids play at the kids club.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: All suites at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa feature private patios, sumptuous bedding, complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a pillow menu and more. Choose resort, ocean or mountain views.
Dine: A variety of restaurants, bars and grills are open to guests and everything is included, from meals and beverages to gratuities. Start the day with a lavish buffet at Fresh, savor Jamaican-influenced street food at Mangoes for lunch and perhaps try the chef’s table for a private dining experience.
Play: With the resort’s 400 acres, you’ll find an 18-hole championship golf course, a private beach, pools and cabanas, the spa and the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park. Tennis lessons are included, as is admission to the kids club. And every evening, the resort lights up with live music and nightlife.
Where: Montego Bay
Stay: Each of the 277 rooms and suites at Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall features a private furnished terrace. Take it up a notch and choose a Club Level room for private check-in, personalized concierge service and drinks and appetizers in the Club Lounge.
Dine: Your all-inclusive stay includes unlimited food and beverages at the resort’s restaurants, bars and lounges, whether on the beach, by the pool or in your room. Don’t miss the curry seafood and marinated shrimp salad at CalypZo or the sizzling grilled meats served tableside at BraZil.
Play: While you’re here, you can kayak, boogie board or snorkel. You can hang out at the quiet relaxation pool or join the fun at the activities pool. You can take a yoga or water spinning class. There’s a kids club, family games, beach volleyball and more. Celebrate another day in paradise with an evening of theatrical performances and Jamaican street music.
Where: Negril
Stay: Select from 234 guest rooms and suites on a tranquil white-sand beach. Each has a private furnished balcony or patio.
Dine: Your all-inclusive dining program at Couples Negril will include extravagant breakfast buffets, Asian cuisine at Lychee, authentic Jamaican dishes at Otaheite – even private dinners on the beach just for you and your loved one, the perfect touch on your romantic getaway.
Play: Explore all 18 acres of white sand and manicured resort grounds at Couples Negril. Try scuba diving and sailing, snorkeling and pool volleyball. Sink into a blissful massage at the spa. Glimpse tropical fish on a glass-bottom boat tour. Take a salsa dance class. It’s all part of your beach vacation.
The choices don’t end there! Other fantastic all-inclusive beach resorts in Jamaica include Beaches Negril, Sandals Negril, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Montego Bay, Beaches Resort and Iberostar. You’ll find stunning accommodations, from garden-view guest rooms to lavish multi-bedroom suites, white sand beaches, pools, restaurants, bars, spas and so much more. At Sandals Royal Plantation, spend hours by the pool, enjoying drinks delivered to your side by a beach butler. At Beaches Negril, you’ll have a front-row seat on the widest stretch of Negril’s famous Seven Mile Beach. And, at Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, send the kiddos to Star Camp while you spoil yourself at the spa or get certified in diving.