I wanted to write this review from the moment we checked in!
Loly! After arriving later than expected, with a really late last-minute booking, the Host, Kwo(?) was there ready to meet us and got us set up with no hassle (at least for us).
We got there at night so the beauty of the property wasn't fully evident until the morning and ohhhh the view is incredible! We stayed two nights in Pirates Den, which faces the water, so both mornings it was a joy to look thru the doors or windows and...
I wanted to write this review from the moment we checked in!
Loly! After arriving later than expected, with a really late last-minute booking, the Host, Kwo(?) was there ready to meet us and got us set up with no hassle (at least for us).
We got there at night so the beauty of the property wasn't fully evident until the morning and ohhhh the view is incredible! We stayed two nights in Pirates Den, which faces the water, so both mornings it was a joy to look thru the doors or windows and...
Daisy
Reviewed November 9, 2026Reviewed November 9, 2026
I was impressed by-the personalized attention by the owner to my specific Keto diet needs. The property was nice , very clean and fully furnished with modern appliances.
I was impressed by-the personalized attention by the owner to my specific Keto diet needs. The property was nice , very clean and fully furnished with modern appliances.
Boris
Reviewed November 19, 2018Reviewed November 19, 2018
The two story town house is located on the cliff facing the ocean, with spectacular view. I can’t say enough how beautiful this property is. In the end we decided to spend more time in the house to enjoy the view and surroundings, reading and having dinner, watching sunset.
The property itself is well equipped, clean and modern. The master bed room has beautiful view of the ocean -almost like painting with every morning waking up to embrace the sun and blue ocean.
The property manager Mr. Brown...
The two story town house is located on the cliff facing the ocean, with spectacular view. I can’t say enough how beautiful this property is. In the end we decided to spend more time in the house to enjoy the view and surroundings, reading and having dinner, watching sunset.
The property itself is well equipped, clean and modern. The master bed room has beautiful view of the ocean -almost like painting with every morning waking up to embrace the sun and blue ocean.
The property manager Mr. Brown...
XM
Reviewed December 29, 2019Reviewed December 29, 2019
The welcome drink on arrival gave the experience a special touch. We were awed that the same courtesy was extended on departure 😊. Property is centrally located, quiet, excellent food, cozy room. EXELLENT staff all around! Enjoyed the stay❤️
The welcome drink on arrival gave the experience a special touch. We were awed that the same courtesy was extended on departure 😊. Property is centrally located, quiet, excellent food, cozy room. EXELLENT staff all around! Enjoyed the stay❤️
Carla
Reviewed September 5, 2025Reviewed September 5, 2025
Took a week-long trip with my girlfriend in late July 2015 and stayed in the oceanfront room.
Grounds/staff: The grounds are extremely well-kept and every single member of the staff is incredibly polite and friendly. The ambiance is highly relaxing and extremely quiet; not what my girlfriend and I were expecting in Jamaica, but isn't necessarily a bad thing. The mosquitoes became a bit bothersome, but the hotel made every effort to prevent this by 'fogging' the lower area of the resort twice...
Took a week-long trip with my girlfriend in late July 2015 and stayed in the oceanfront room.
Grounds/staff: The grounds are extremely well-kept and every single member of the staff is incredibly polite and friendly. The ambiance is highly relaxing and extremely quiet; not what my girlfriend and I were expecting in Jamaica, but isn't necessarily a bad thing. The mosquitoes became a bit bothersome, but the hotel made every effort to prevent this by 'fogging' the lower area of the resort twice...
Tensing Pen is the perfect escape. This tiny resort with the cottages scattered across the property provides a perfect taste of Jamaica. The location on the cliffs is gorgeous and starting each morning with a swim from the cliffs is ideal. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is quite delicious for those days that you want to relax and not wander afield. However there are several other resorts with amazing restaurants and little local bars and eateries near by that you can...
Tensing Pen is the perfect escape. This tiny resort with the cottages scattered across the property provides a perfect taste of Jamaica. The location on the cliffs is gorgeous and starting each morning with a swim from the cliffs is ideal. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is quite delicious for those days that you want to relax and not wander afield. However there are several other resorts with amazing restaurants and little local bars and eateries near by that you can...
Melissa
Reviewed December 29, 2015Reviewed December 29, 2015
Anyone who is looking for a great resort with impeccable service should stay here. We stayed at this hotel for 8 days in mid-January 2017 and couldn't have been more pleased. Rooms are fantastic as they all have balconies and are ocean view. We have been all over the Caribbean and I would rate the Cliff as one of the top resorts I have been too. If you want to ocean swim, they have low and high cliffs to jump off and ladders into the ocean if you prefer to ease in. If you want to lounge...
Anyone who is looking for a great resort with impeccable service should stay here. We stayed at this hotel for 8 days in mid-January 2017 and couldn't have been more pleased. Rooms are fantastic as they all have balconies and are ocean view. We have been all over the Caribbean and I would rate the Cliff as one of the top resorts I have been too. If you want to ocean swim, they have low and high cliffs to jump off and ladders into the ocean if you prefer to ease in. If you want to lounge...
SDG
Reviewed January 26, 2017Reviewed January 26, 2017
We were the first guest ever to arrive at the resort on the adult side and they treated us like celebrities. I really enjoyed the food the food was bomb and yes I am black. I loved the buffet when I went home I missed the buffet that’s the best part and everything is all inclusive. The resort itself is beautiful very modern and clean and our room was spacious enough for 2 people. The customer service was the best I ever had they really strived to make our birthdays special. We had a little...
We were the first guest ever to arrive at the resort on the adult side and they treated us like celebrities. I really enjoyed the food the food was bomb and yes I am black. I loved the buffet when I went home I missed the buffet that’s the best part and everything is all inclusive. The resort itself is beautiful very modern and clean and our room was spacious enough for 2 people. The customer service was the best I ever had they really strived to make our birthdays special. We had a little...
Ameina Kumye
Reviewed November 11, 2024Reviewed November 11, 2024
Everything is amazing at this resort. Every aspect is picture perfect. We enjoyed our stay at Half-Moon and was pleasantly surprised by everything the resort offered. The only issue we had was the cost for beverages and food. The all-inclusive plan was absolutely absurd at $210 a person per day so we stuck with the pay as you go plan. Average meal for dinner will run you no less than $120 a couple.
Everything is amazing at this resort. Every aspect is picture perfect. We enjoyed our stay at Half-Moon and was pleasantly surprised by everything the resort offered. The only issue we had was the cost for beverages and food. The all-inclusive plan was absolutely absurd at $210 a person per day so we stuck with the pay as you go plan. Average meal for dinner will run you no less than $120 a couple.
My wife and I just had the most incredible 4 night stay at GoldenEye for our anniversary. We stayed in one of the Lagoon Cottages which was very roomy and comfortable. We loved being directly on the lagoon where we could swim, kayak or just sit and watch the turtles go by. We enjoyed the beaches and pools on the property as well. All of the staff (front desk, restaurants, grounds, water sports, spa, etc.) were wonderful. And, every meal we had at Bizot Bar and Bamboo Bar was delicious and...
My wife and I just had the most incredible 4 night stay at GoldenEye for our anniversary. We stayed in one of the Lagoon Cottages which was very roomy and comfortable. We loved being directly on the lagoon where we could swim, kayak or just sit and watch the turtles go by. We enjoyed the beaches and pools on the property as well. All of the staff (front desk, restaurants, grounds, water sports, spa, etc.) were wonderful. And, every meal we had at Bizot Bar and Bamboo Bar was delicious and...
It's a secluded piece of heaven. You feel like you've entered the lost garden of Eden. This hotel is situated in the mountain where you feel like your living in the rainforest and are on an island to yourself. The views are to die for and you feel like a celebrity (even though I've heard there are tons of famous artist that stay here for their studios and exclusivity). I'm an ordinary person that felt extraordinary in this amazing hotel. Floyd is an amazing host and will treat you good. Thanks...
It's a secluded piece of heaven. You feel like you've entered the lost garden of Eden. This hotel is situated in the mountain where you feel like your living in the rainforest and are on an island to yourself. The views are to die for and you feel like a celebrity (even though I've heard there are tons of famous artist that stay here for their studios and exclusivity). I'm an ordinary person that felt extraordinary in this amazing hotel. Floyd is an amazing host and will treat you good. Thanks...
Mzlot
Reviewed February 22, 2019Reviewed February 22, 2019
This hotel is considered my family hotel because that's how they made me feel everytime I stayed at this hotel. The front desk staff they are super super welcoming and I love them all. My 7th time at this hotel since 2025 and I continue to give this hotel a 5 star.
This hotel is considered my family hotel because that's how they made me feel everytime I stayed at this hotel. The front desk staff they are super super welcoming and I love them all. My 7th time at this hotel since 2025 and I continue to give this hotel a 5 star.
Perfect stay, but with the mixture of heat and air conditioning it causes the floor to get slippery which caused me to fall down a flight of stair. Other than that it’s a great experience.
Perfect stay, but with the mixture of heat and air conditioning it causes the floor to get slippery which caused me to fall down a flight of stair. Other than that it’s a great experience.
Chanze
Reviewed December 3, 2024Reviewed December 3, 2024
To hotel staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was great! The hotel restaurant food is really good! I tried many places in the area for food but the best food I ate while in Jamaica came from the hotel restaurant.
To hotel staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was great! The hotel restaurant food is really good! I tried many places in the area for food but the best food I ate while in Jamaica came from the hotel restaurant.
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