Half Moon

Overview

A legendary resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, blending old-school charm with a swanky new Eclipse addition. Featuring luxurious accommodations, a private beach, multiple pools, and top-notch dining options.

  • Location
  • Jamaica, Caribbean + Central America
  • Rooms
  • 210
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • Multiple dining options including beachfront venues and fine dining restaurants.
  • Vibes
  • Classic Caribbean Elegance

The Highs

  • Old-school Jamaican charm
  • Eclipse side turns tropical modern into art
  • Wonderful beach
  • The villas

Stuff You Should Know

Welcome to Half Moon's tale of two resorts: Original Recipe (charming but scruffy at times) versus Eclipse (where modern luxury remembered its sunscreen).

The 400-acre estate offers everything from royal-ready villas with dedicated staff to bungalows that can't quite decide which decade they're from. Eclipse side flaunts pools that belong on architecture feeds; the Founders Cove side counters with beach access that makes location scouts weep.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (15 Mbps)
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • Eran Amex points

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • Montego Bay, Jamaica

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Fifteen blessed minutes from airport chaos, where 400 acres of beachfront pretends cruise ships don't exist

  • Nearest international airport
  • Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
  • Distance from airport
  • 7 miles/11 km
  • Journey time
  • 15 minutes of questioning why other resorts make you commute when paradise could be this close.
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Garden View Room)
$350/night $550/night $500/night
Mid-priced room
(Ocean View Room)
$450/night $750/night $600/night
Most expensive room
(Eclipse Suite)
$950/night $1500/night $1200/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Multiple Restaurants, Multiple Personalities

Like everything here, dining comes in two distinct flavors: Eclipse's architectural-digest-meets-appetite approach versus classic Half Moon's more traditional take on tropical dining. Both sides serve everything from local specialties to international fare, though Eclipse does it with more photogenic flair. Cross-dining privileges mean you can experience culinary time travel without changing your room key. From beach-casual to properly posh, every restaurant seems designed to make you forget about that cruise ship buffet you glimpsed in the harbor. Food is good, but not what the Swank Guide would say is excellent.

 

Photos

Photos Resort images

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Photos are coming in July. In the meantime, watch our video tour of Half Moon.