Franklyn D. Resort & Spa
Beachfront Jamaican resort with swimming for all ages
West of Ocho Rios
Less than 31 km (20 mi) west of Ocho Rios and Dolphin Cove, this boutique family resort features two small crescent beaches fronting calm-water swimming coves and a staff-to-guest ratio of one-to-one.
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Along with the beaches, pools for all ages include a six-person spa tub reserved for adults, a 75-foot-long freeform pool, and a kids' activities pool that has a 100-foot slide.
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Spacious, family-friendly guest suites have balconies or terraces furnished with Adirondack chairs for enjoying garden or ocean views. Living areas are equipped with couches, TVs, and dining sets.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, Runaway Bay Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 70% of travelers (7 of 10) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Franklyn D. Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
For Parents with small children
Give up those thoughts of a luxury resort, you’ll be too exhausted taking care of the kids to enjoy it! We had a great time at FD Resort, we hired a second nanny for our 9 month old for $20 a day! Kadian our nanny for our 3 year was kept busy running around all day. We slept in a hammock in the afternoons, need I say more!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Totally Disappointed
My husband and I heard a lot about FDR. It was even a prize given to contestants on "Live with Regis and Kelly", it included a nanny so we thought, "why not". As soon as we pulled into the driveway we knew why not. The sign was our first give-a-way--practically hand-written. The "reception area" consisted of a small desk outside with two chairs. The surrounding area was overgrown and dirty with nanny’s and babies all around. The pool was dirty and the beach was a small crescent shaped water hole. We were told that that wasn’t the beach, it was actually around the corner. Well, around the corner was a Beaches/Breezes hotel. When the water was low, you were permitted to use it but when the water came up it was private property. What beach?? We asked the front desk to use the phone to find another hotel and we were informed we couldnt use it. We asked for the manager and told him how we felt. We didn’t even check in. We left and found another hotel. Thank God for The Ritz!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Needs renovating and Room Service!
Nanny was great, however, the hotel needs renovations and it needs room service. If it rains, as it usually does, it becomes increasingly difficult to get a meal , espcially with children.
Nanny was great!