krystle-leeD
August 31, 2024
This is a very beautiful, very peaceful resort. It's not a chain so it has a quaint and unique charm that you just wont find anywhere else. A little slice of private paradise with lush tropical gardens at every turn. If you're looking to relax then this is the best spot. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, special shout out to Tamicka (sorry if I mispelled) and Cash as far as service goes! And Brenda and Jolena in the spa. Sedissa was a great concierge as well. Now for a detailed review. Booking was very simple from their website, I appreciated being able to see the price with airfare included and getting to select from a few different airline options. I had to reschedule this trip two times and both times they were very understanding and accommodating, both by phone and email communication. The second reschedule was on their end because of the hurricane (obviously not their fault) but they still gave us an extra 2 nights at no charge for the inconvenience and that was very much appreciated. We booked transfers to/from airport thru them and it was very easy and on time. I would recommend letting guests know your driver meets you right outside the airport doors. There were lots of companies with signs and having never been to the montego airport it was confusing and I had to ask someone, but once we stepped outside our driver Harry was right there and he was an awesome driver. If you've never been to jamaica I don't recommend renting a car as the roads and driving etiquette are very different from the US. Harry got us there in one piece. Once we arrived at the resort we were immediately greeted by friendly staff with cold towels and a refreshing drink - after months of waiting for vacation and traveling all day that was such a nice touch. We were given a partial tour of the grounds and then taken to our room. We eneded up walking the whole grounds to explore the property and I think every room has a great view. Our room was one of the standard tree houses and it was amazing. Our little private balcony is where I spent alot time watching the birds or the rain. The bathroom is bigger than expected. We showered multiple times a day (morning, after beach,pool etc. ) and water was always warm. The pressure was a little hit or miss probably because some of the faucets need to be reattached, loose fittings and such, not a huge deal. The bed was comfy and the mini fridge was a nice amenity. There's a TV with basic cable but we only used it once. They provide robes and slippers as well for a bit of luxury and we were celebrating a special occasion so they had a little bottle of rum as a gift waiting for us in the room. I'm not one to spend a ton of time in my room when I'm on vacation but it was a very nice and relaxing place away from everyone to unwind. It's not a bougie hotel, it's an island oasis so if you're looking for gold and caviar accommodations it might not be for you but if you're looking for an authentic tropical oasis then this is t