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Montego Bay

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Iberostar’s Resorts in Montego Bay

Montego Bay is a coastal city found on the northwest coast of Jamaica. The locals call it ‘MoBay’, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Lined with pristine beaches and hospitable locals, this picturesque city will make a perfect getaway for anyone looking to visit the Caribbean.

The city is also home to three of our 5-star All-Inclusive resorts in Montego Bay. Whether you want a place to chill with your partner, somewhere to visit with your family or a group vacation, Iberostar’s resorts will be your perfect host.

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Choose your Resort in Montego Bay

We have three Iberostar resorts to choose from in this beachfront, Jamaican destination. Depending on your needs, we have something for every type of visitor. You’ll find good food, beautiful accommodations, perfect views,wonderful people and lots of activities.

Family resort

On vacation with the kids? Staying at a family-friendly resort is the best way to ensure fun for the whole family. From kids' clubs to kid-friendly dining options, Iberostar family resorts in Jamaica have everything you need to enjoy a memorable and stress-free vacation with the little ones. Montego Bay is home to two family-friendly Iberostar resorts, Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites, and Iberostar Rose Hall Beach.

Iberostar Family resorts in Montego Bay have a range of amenities and services that cater to families, including spacious rooms, cribs, strollers, high chairs, and anything else you may need for a comfortable and convenient stay with children. The resort also has many facilities perfect for keeping the kids entertained. Kids can enjoy Aquafun, the children’s splash pool fit with waterslides, and play in the ‘lazy river’. The Iberostar staff are trained to provide excellent service and assistance, ensuring that families have everything they need to enjoy their vacation to the fullest.

Adults-only Resorts

If you’re looking for an adults-only Iberostar resort in Montego Bay, our Iberostar hotels will help you rekindle your love with your partner or family.Our butlers will make sure your every wish is taken care of. Visit our spa and do a couples massage that will release  all the tensions in the body. In the end you and your partner can share wonderful moments that not even time can make it fade away. For instance, our Iberostar Rose Hall Beach has various activities for couples. Enjoy a couple’s massage, hydrotherapy, sauna, or the thalassotherapy pool in our SPA Sensations facilities.

Romantic Resorts in Montego Bay

A quiet and serene environment will help you reignite those passions with your significant other, and there is no perfect place to do it than from our Iberostar romantic resorts in Montego Bay. Forget your daily grind and enjoy a romantic getaway with your lover. 

From sensual couple massages to rooms with private jacuzzis, you’ll be pampered to the end. If you and your partner are night owls, enjoy some live performances and cocktails in our facilities. 

The JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar is the perfect definition of a 5-star romantic destination. The resort offers customized butler services, and you also get an exclusive beauty treatment from the SPA Sensations or a massage by the beach.

5-star Resorts

All our Iberostar resorts in Montego Bay have a 5-star rating. In fact, the JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar won the World's Top Ten Travelers' Choice Award. Whether you want to enjoy unique Jamaican cuisine, play golf, enjoy perfect views as you relax in your room, or lie by the beach. Our 5-star luxurious resorts will give you memories to carry back home.

Beach Resorts

Being the pride of Jamaica, this beachfront destination has perfect beaches that are also home to our best Iberostar beach resorts. Besides relaxing in your room and enjoying the resort’s facilities, you can step out and indulge in all the activities available on its beaches. You can choose to swim, snorkel, ride a speedboat, float on a raft, or sunbathe on the sand.

Top Things to Know about Montego Bay

This destination is one of the most popular cities in Jamaica. Probably, this is because one of the biggest airports in the region - Sangster International Airport, is located here. Before enjoying your vacation in Montego Bay, let’s explore some of the things you need to know.

What to Do in Montego Bay

Besides checking into our Iberostar resorts, explore what the surrounding areas offer. 

Are you a golfer? Consider visiting the Tryall Golf Club and play in the 18-hole course. The golf club is located just outside Montego Bay and it overlooks the cerulean blues of the Caribbean Seas giving you awesome views. 

Visit the Montpellier Estates if you fancy activities that will tickle your nerves. Here you can learn about the history of Jamaica, enjoy wild jungles on a zipline, or go river tubing by the Great River that flows through the estate. 

Doctor’s Cave Beach is a perfect haven if you fancy walking on sand, swimming, snorkeling, or surfing. Children can build sand castles as you perfect your tan under the lounge chairs. 

Don’t end your visit to Montego Bay without touring Rose Hall House. If you’re daring enough, plan a visit to this haunted house at night. Rumor has it that the bloodthirsty woman of the house roams around at night.

Contact our staff at the resort for more information on all the tours that you can take for a unique day trip.

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Montego Bay Weather

Montego Bay is a tropical paradise with temperatures averaging at about 78°F (26°C). Jamaica is amazing to visit all year round, December and March being the months when the weather is coolest, while July boasts the warmest temperatures.

What to Eat in Montego Bay

After exploring the area, you’ll surely work out an appetite and Montego Bay doesn’t disappoint when it comes to offering the best of Jamaican cuisine. 

While in the city, ensure to taste the jerk chicken which is a Montego Bay signature meal. The chicken is marinated with all sorts of Jamaican spices and flavors before grilling or smoking it. Have a bottle of water ready to cool off your mouth because the meal is quite spicy. 

Ackee and Saltfish is another meal you should consider tasting. While ackee is a tropical fruit, it can be cooked with saltfish, tomatoes, and onions to make a hearty meal. Jamaicans enjoy this meal for breakfast or dinner. 

Curry goat is also a popular Montego Bay food that you should enjoy while in this coastal town. Goat meat gets seasoned with different spices and is then cooked over slow heat until the meat is tender. The best accompaniment for curry goat is rice. 

If you want to excite your taste buds with some sweet dessert, Gizzada is a great pastry to try. Some callaloo will be perfect if you are a vegetarian looking to taste different types of native vegetables.

Montego Bay Excursions

During your vacation, take part in some of these exciting tours and excursions. 

Blue Hole and Secret Falls near Ocho Rios is a perfect Montego Bay excursion. Here you will swim in the pools, try river tubing, or swing on the Tarzan rope and dive into the river. People looking to interact with nature can hike on the off-beaten tracks along the river. 

Dunn's River Falls is one of Jamaica’s natural treasures. Here, you can climb falls, swim, or watch others diving from the cliffs into the waters below. The area is surrounded by local flora and fauna that will help you capture some breathtaking memories to carry back home. 

Take to the sea in a catamaran party cruise with your spouse or as a group. Aboard the cruise you’ll party like never before, snorkel, or just admire the beauty of the Caribbean waters. The cruise tours have stopovers at different attraction sites and shopping areas. 

Set sail along the Martha Brae River on a 30 foot Bamboo raft. As you float lazily along the river, you’ll enjoy some beautiful sceneries, plantations, wildlife, and birds. A guide will explain everything and also ensure your safety.

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All-inclusive experiences

 

Enjoy unique all-inclusive experiences in one of those hotels. Choose the one that best suits you and treat yourself or give to whoever you want an unforgettable day. 

 

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FAQS

Is there an airport near Montego Bay?

Yes, the Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay is one of the busiest airports in Jamaica. The airport is the main gateway for tourists to access this destination in Jamaica. 

Where is Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is a coastal city in the northeast of Jamaica. It is the second largest city in the country by population. The city is the capital of St. James Parish which is one of the 14 parishes in Jamaica. 

What to do in Montego Bay

Some of the things to do during your vacation in Jamaica include golfing at the Tryall Hill Golf Club, Montpellier Estates excursions, visiting the Doctor’s Cave Beach, or the Rose Hall House. You can contact our staff for more information on all the tour companies that offer amazing days out. 

Where to stay in Montego Bay for couples

Iberostar resorts in Montego Bay are the best for couples. Some of our All-Inclusive resorts for couples include the Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites, JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar, and Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach. 

Where to eat in Montego Bay

On your vacation, you’ve got to taste Jamaica’s best cuisine. Iberostar hotels are your best place to taste both local and international cuisines. 

How to get around Montego Bay

The best way to get around is via taxi because there are no well defined bus services. At our Iberostar resorts we can organize your pick-up and excursions making it easy for you to tour this tropical paradise in Jamaica. Within the resort, we offer our own taxi. If you prefer, we can also arrange transfers with our tour company. 

Experience the essence of our Iberostar hotels and resorts in Montego Bay. Whether you want a solo tour, an escape with your lover, or a family vacation - Iberostar’s resorts have something for you. Your tour doesn’t have to end in our resorts as there is a lot of vast nature to explore.

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