The Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica

MoBay Disappointment. It was expensive and inconvenient.

I don’t usually select the all inclusive option because I like to enjoy the local food and people. I was very disappointed that a trip into town was $25 one way for a 15 minute ride. The meals and drinks at the hotel were very overpriced. Our first meal was at the beach restaurant, where our meal was overpriced and served cold. A glass of cheap wine was $10. The concierge was not helpful in helping plan activities during our stay. It was like pulling teeth getting the hotel staff to give you information about the area and getting around. They didn’t seem to have any information about entertainment at the hotel or in the surrounding area. Hotel entertainment is limited. Although, the ladies that sing in the lounge were really nice. The only downtown entertainment provided to tourist is Margaritaville - Are you kidding? - I was in MoBay to hear good reggae music - disappointment. The beach was nice, but a little rocky. The gym and spa services were great. I was married in Negril and celebrated one of my birthdays in Ocho Rios. I wanted to experience Montego Bay, but this trip did not allow for that. The best place to eat is a local spot called Scotchies. That was our best experience. MoBay was a disappointment.

Scotchies has great jerk chicken. It costs $10 one way to get there from the hotel. It’s a very short ride. You make up for the cost of the ride. It’s very affordable, but not fancy. The food is served in foil and you help yourself, but it’s where the locals go for lunch and dinner. Everybody around will tell you about it. Use the restaurant shuttle to get downtown for dinner. If you want to hang out, go to Margaritaville (it’s your only option). They have a shuttle that will take you to your hotel when you’re done partying at midnight til 2 or 3. It will save you 50 bucks for cab fare.

Five Star All the Way

The Ritz Carlton is truly a five (5) star hotel. The room was clean including the linen. The ocean front view was breath taking. The employees were professional and very friendly and made me feel very comfortable I also felt safe in the hotel. This was a very first time in Jamacia and the staff made it a wonderful experience for me. I enjoyed myself so much that I will be returning again very soon and I will be staying at the Ritz Carlton.

Dunn River Falls is a place that you must visit, it was great!

Great except ...

The hotel was great except our room door malfunctioned 95% of our stay. We kept getting locked out or in the room. Each time waiting for someone to let us in or get us out. Too much time wasted on waiting for assistance.