A family holiday at this 96-suite resort is guaranteed to be an authentic Jamaican family experience. Families are assigned their very own 'vacation nanny', who cares for the kids so Mum and Dad get time to relax and enjoy their stay too. The resort welcomes guests into a lobby with a 24-hour reception, hotel safe and currency exchange facilities, and further facilities include a games room, children's playground and kid's club. Dining options include several bars and restaurants, and there is also a nightclub on site. Business guests will appreciate the conference facilities and Internet access, and laundry services are also offered. For an additional fee, guests can make use of the hotel car park or bicycle hire service. Airport transfers from Sangster International Airport can be arranged and off-property tours are available from the Tour Desk (fees apply).
Location
This family-friendly resort is situated directly on the beach in the parish of Trelawny, on Jamaica's north coast. Glistening Waters is just a 10-minute walk from the resort and guests will find attractions such as the Dunn's River Falls and the Dolphin Cove around a 40-minute drive away. Sangster International Airport lies some 40 km from the accommodation and Boscobel Airport is 65 km away. Norman Manley Airport is 135 km from the resort.
Rooms
The resort's 64 Oceanview and 32 Oceanfront cedar and pine suites stretch out along a 180-metre-long beach. These air-conditioned spacious family suites are decorated in soothing tropical colours and feature 1 king-size or 2 twin beds, a living area with a day-bed, cable TV, mini refrigerator and private balcony. The en suite bathrooms have been fitted with a shower and bathtub, and adjoining rooms are available for larger families.
Sport
Recreational and leisure facilities at this resort include tennis courts (equipment and lessons available), basketball, beach volleyball, cricket and football lessons, as well as a games room featuring pool/snooker, darts, ping pong, table football and air hockey. There is an Olympic-size swimming pool with a 30-metre-long waterslide and children's swimming area, and the poolside snack bar serves light meals and refreshments by the water's edge. Sun loungers and parasols are also provided. Water sports and activities include sailing, snorkelling, kayaking, glass-bottom-boat rides and PADI Certified Scuba Diving are available on site (fees apply to the latter). Aqua fit and aerobics classes are also offered. Guests will enjoy a work-out in the gym and the hot tub is the perfect place to unwind. Furthermore, relaxing massage and Oceanfront Spa treatments are offered (fees apply). Children's, pre-teen's and teen's entertainment programmes are offered (including supervision) and parents will enjoy the adult programmes and evening karaoke. Fans of the fairway should head to the golf course nearby (fees apply).
Meals
There are 4 restaurants on site, including one which serves a buffet-style breakfast and lunch and à la carte options in the evening; an adults-only restaurant offering Jamaican cuisine; an Italian-style restaurant (also adults-only) and an all-day beach grill. This resort offers all-inclusive packages.
Payment
American Express, MasterCard, Traveller's Cheques and VISA are all accepted methods of payment at this hotel.