Half Moon, Sunset Beach and Resort
Half Moon, Sunset Beach and Resort
Half Moon, Ocean Room and Prestige Ocean Suite
Half Moon, Ocean Room and Prestige Ocean Suite
Half Moon, Pool Suite, Villa Pool and Deck Area
Half Moon, Pool Suite, Villa Pool and Deck Area
Fern Tree Spa Overwater Cabana and Treatment Room at Half Moon
Fern Tree Spa Overwater Cabana and Treatment Room at Half Moon
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Half Moon

Room Only 7 nights from £1,999 per person Including Flights

Overview

A large, lavish resort, Half Moon offers a luxury holiday on a beautiful Jamaican beach. Perfect for families looking for a stress-free holiday or couples in search of unforgettable Caribbean beauty, the resort has something for everyone.

It is home to Fern Tree Spa – the largest resort spa in Jamaica. Set across 68,000 square feet, the spa offers everything from simple massages, to steam rooms and meditation parlours; this is truly a feast if you’re hungry for holistic wellness therapies.

Also on-site you’ll find a Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course, no less than 13 floodlit tennis courts, an Olympic-sized alp pool (along with two other pools) and a huge selection of dining a drinking options. It’s fair to say that Half Moon has all the facilities you need on site for an incredible holiday.

If you do fancy getting out, you’re based just 15 minutes from the famous Montego Bay, which offers diving, tours and some of the best shopping in Jamaica.

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  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • In resort assistance
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Set on a 400-acre private estate on Jamaica’s northern coast, the resort is famous for its location beside a two-mile stretch of beach.

  • Around 10 minutes from the Montego Bay Airport

Half Moon features three distinctive accommodation experiences.  With the Caribbean Sea to the north and lush hillsides to the south, guests may choose from Eclipse at Half Moon, Founders Cove at Half Moon, or Rose Hall Villas at Half Moon. There are 210 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, and 27 villas with easy access to resort amenities, along two miles of beachfront.

 

Founders Cove

All rooms feature:

  • Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV and a radio
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Electronic safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and board
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Turndown service

Choose from the following rooms:

  • Garden View Room - These rooms with garden views are either situated on the ground floor with private patios, or the first floor with balconies. King or Twin Beds are available. Accommodates up to 2 adults and one infant. 350-475 sqft.
  • Ocean Room - These stylish rooms with views of the Caribbean Sea are either situated on the ground floor with private patios, or the first floor with balconies. King or Double Beds are available. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen). 485-660 sqft.
  • Ocean Junior Suite - Classic and charming, each Ocean Junior Suite affords guests with a relaxed living area, and a balcony or patio with lovely views of the Caribbean Sea. King-sized beds only. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen). 425-575 sqft.
  • Pool Suite - Elegantly-appointed, no two suites are the same. These inviting accommodations each come with a separate living room connected to a spacious bedroom. The private balcony or patio offers a view of the pool. King or Twin Beds are available. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen).  700-980 sqft.  Located in the West Cottages at Founders Cove
  • Ocean Suite Elegantly-appointed, no two suites are the same. These inviting accommodations each come with a separate living room connected to a spacious bedroom. The private balcony or patio offers a view of the Caribbean Sea. King-sized beds available. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen). 700-980 sqft.
  • Prestige Ocean Junior Suite These airy beachfront rooms and suites are spacious and well-appointed, featuring plantation style décor. Boasting four poster King-sized or double beds, the bedrooms lead off to expansive bathrooms. Step out on to the breezy patio or terrace and feel at ease by the breath-taking Caribbean Sea views afforded to these suite. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen). 650-680 sqft.
  • Prestige Ocean Suite These larger suites exude style and charm. Complete with spacious living rooms and bedrooms, the Prestige Ocean Suites are meticulously designed for comfort and enjoyment. Featuring deep balconies or terraces, these rooms command spectacular views of the Caribbean and are ideal for peaceful living. King-sized beds available. Accommodates up to 2 adults and two children under 12yrs, or 3 adults (including 1 teen).  815-1800 sqft

Eclipse at Half Moon

The newest addition to the resort, Eclipse offers 57 luxurious and spacious accommodations, and is home to two restaurants, three bars, a market cafe, Fern Tree spa, a sweeping infinity edge pool anda brivate beachfront swimming cove.

All Eclipse rooms feature:

  • Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV and a radio
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Electronic safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and board
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Turndown service
  • External patio or balcony with ocean views
  • Butler Service
  • Access to 24-hour dining
  • Pillow menu
  • Blue Mountain Coffee
  • Welcome amenity

Choose from the following rooms:

  • Great House Ocean Room - Located on the first floor of the resort's great house, sleeping up to 2 adults and one child. King or twin beds available. 404-445 sqft.
  • Eclipse Ocean Room - Located on the ground or first floor of the two-storey cottages, sleeping up to 2 adults and one infant. King or twin beds available. 404-445 sqft.
  • Estate Ocean Room - Situated in one of four charming timbered Estate Houses, these ground-floor Estate Ocean Rooms include furnished patios while first-floor rooms come with wrap-around balconies. This room type also features the resort’s largest standard rooms.  Sleeping up to 2 adults and one infant. King or twin beds available
  • Estate Ocean Suite - These airy suites are ideal for guests looking for more indoor and outdoor living space. They are situated in private Estate Houses, surrounded by tropical gardens. Known for their versatility, each house provides suite-connecting capabilities for up to four bedrooms.  Perfect for entertaining, the Estate Ocean Suite features a wet bar, powder room and living area with French doors that open up to a large covered outdoor living space and dining area with seating for up to eight people. Each bedroom has a private patio, and expansive en suite bathroom with bathtubs or showers, double sinks and private outdoor showers. Sleeping 2 adults and one child. King beds.  1718 sqft
  • 2 Bedroom Estate Ocean Suite - As above with an additional bedroom, sleeping up to 4 people and two infants. King or twin beds. 2192-2212 sqft.
  • 4 bedroom Estate Ocean Suite - As above with additional bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people and four infants. Three bedrooms with king beds and one with twins. 31140-3197 sqft.


Rose Hall Villas  (Please refer to Important Information)

Offering 19 self-catering villas, all of which are fully staffed with a cook, housekeeper and butler.  

Each villa features:

  • A staff of three, including a personal cook, butler and housekeeper
  • Private swimming pool
  • Oceanfront or garden views
  • Access to resort facilities
  • Bedrooms with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms
  • Hairdryer and bathrobes in each bathroom
  • Cable television, radio, DVD player, WiFi and telephone
  • Safe for storing valuables

Choose from:

  • Ocean Villa -  WIth 5 or 6 bedrooms, all with stunning ocean views, ranging from bungalow to three-storey units.
  • Premium Garden Villas with five-to-seven bedrooms, cabanas featuring large-screen TVs, grills, and expanded seating for al fresco dining and entertainment. Inside, indulge in comfort and sophistication with revamped layouts, family game rooms, state-of-the-art appliances, and stylish furniture. Each villa boasts upgraded bathrooms with luxurious amenities.
  • Premium Ocean Villas with five-to-seven bedrooms, - as detailed above but an oceanfront location. Six and seven bedroom villas will have infinity edge pools.

Please note - 5 Bedroom Villa accommodates up to 12 people; 6 Bedroom villa accommodates up to 14 people; 7 Bedroom Villa accommodates up to 16 people.

 

  • Delmare:  An award-winning seafood restaurant with an Italian influence. Located by the beach at Eclipse.  Smart Casual.
  • Haywards: With views of the Caribbean Sea and the Great House Grand Lawn, this open-kitchen restaurant prepares Jamaican inspired dishes for breakfast and lunch in an alfresco setting. Locared at Eclipse.  Open seasonally.  Relaxed dress code.
  • Sugar Mill: This award-winning fine dining restaurant is known for its unique twist on Jamaican cuisine, and its historical location – the former Running Gut Estate on the Rose Hall Sugar Plantation. Located at Half Moon golf course. Fine dining.
  • Il Giardino: Explore authentic Italian cuisine, inspired by imagination. Savour freshness, organic and seasonal ingredients.
  • Seagrape Terrace: Featuring al fresco dining, the Seagrape Terrace is known for its wide selection of dishes and international cuisine. Regarded as one of the best outdoor dining locations in Jamaica, this restaurant is also popular among guests for its diverse breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Enjoy internationally-themed buffets or choose from our extensive a-la-carte menu.
     

There are four bars including a swim-up bar

  • Lester's bar at Eclipse - A chic bar offering expertly crafted cocktails and a large selection of Caribbean rums
  • North Pointe at Eclipse - On the most northern pointe of Jamaica, overlooking the stunning infinity edge swimming pool, this outdoor bar and grill serves light snacks throughout the day.
  • Cedar Lounge at Founders Cove - With spectacular views of the Caribbean sea, boasting spectacular sunsets, this bar is at the heart of Founders Cove and serves light fare and a speciality cocktail - the Yellowbird.  Evening entertainmnet includes live performances by local bands.
  • Hibiscus Pool at Founders Cove - Swim up bar, open all day offering drinks and light snacks.

Cafe's and snack outlets

  • Cedar Cafe at Founders Cove - offering teas and coffees from around the world
  • The Maakit and boutique at Eclipse - offering casual grab-and-go pastries, sandwiches and coffees
  • Ital Cafe at Fern Tree Spa, Eclipse - serving freshly made juice shots
  • Spice and Hammock Bar at Eclipse - a casual beach bar and grill providing a true Jamaican Jerk experience. perfect for beachside dining - beach service available

Private dining can be arranged (additional charge)

Dress code where stated 
Smart casual - collared shirt, dress or casual, long trousers and Bermuda shorts; No torn jeans, flip-flops, t-shirts, cutoffs, casual or cargo shorts allowed.

 

The Resort Fee (included in your holiday price) provides:

  • High speed wireless internet access
  • Press Reader – unlimited digital access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines
  • Morning coffee and tea in the lobby arrival lounge (6:00 – 9:00am)
  • In-room coffee and tea
  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Use of computer lounge and Business Centre services
  • Half Moon Logo’d water bottles (one per person, maximum 2 per room)
  • Local telephone calls
  • Resort bicycles
  • 24-hour access to fitness centre
  • Outdoor facilities including - Tennis courts & racquets; Squash courts & racquets; Pickle ball (reservations requested); 18-hole putting green and Basketball courts
  • Water sports equipment including - Single and double kayaks, Standup Paddleboards, Snorkeling gear, Floating rafts
  • Children’s village facilities (supervised activities not included)
  • Teen game room
  • Recreational programming, including select tennis, golf and Spinning clinics

  • Anancy Children’s Village is open to children aged 3 to 12, with play areas, activity rooms and a wading pool (additional charge)
  • Teen game room

Guests staying in the Eclipse and Founder Coves rooms may choose from:

  • Breakfast plan - buffet breakfast daily
  • Deluxe Plan - breakfast, lunch and dinner with no beverages (full board)
  • Premium Plan - breakfast lunch and dinner with a beverage credit *

* The Premium plan features:

  • Welcome gift
  • Round trip airport transfers provided by the hotel
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • A daily beverage allowance of $125 per adult will be applied. Children 3 – 12 years old will receive a daily US$45 beverage credit. Children up to 17 years old will receive credit towards non-alcoholic drinks only.
  • Room service (with a small delivery charge)**

Guests staying in the Rose Hall Villas may upgrade to:

  • Dine Around Plan - Villa breakfast*, lunch & dinner
    Villa breakfast is to be taken in the villa and prepared by the cook


In each case, food and beverage outlets include:

  • Breakfast - Seagrape Terrace, Hayward Restaurant, Room service **
  • Lunch - Hayward Restaurant, Cedar Lounge, North Pointe, Spice Beach Grill, Moonchies, Room service **
  • Dinner - Hayward Restaurant, Cedar Lounge, Delmare, Sugar Mill, Weekly Beach BBQ, Room service **

Beverages are available at Cedar Bar, North Pointe, Hammock Beach Bar, Lester Bar, Hibiscus swim-up Bar, 19th Hole Bar, Hayward Restaurant, Il Giardino, Sugar Mill, Weekly Beach Party at Sunrise Beach and in-room bar. 
 

** Room service - A small delivery service is payable.  Room service is not available to villa guests.

 

 



 

 

 

Following the completion of significant upgrades at Half Moon, including the opening in 2020 of Eclipse and 2021 remodelling of the Prestige Ocean Junior Suites in Founders Cove, the Rose Hall Villas will now be transformed in two phases:

  • Phase 1: 11 villas will undergo renovation starting on 10th April 2024 with a planned reopening on 16th November 2024.
  • Phase 2: The remaining eight villas will undergo renovation starting on 10th April 2025, with a reopening scheduled for 14th November 2025.

The villa accommodation will remain open and available for bookings during these periods. These upgrades encompass a comprehensive modernization of our multi-bedroom and self-catering accommodations, celebrated for their privacy and exclusivity. The renovation will maintain the structural integrity while introducing revised layouts, luxurious finishes featuring wood and stone, and contemporary furnishings infused with tropical textures.
Each villa will offer an enhanced pool experience, including cabanas equipped with large-screen TVs, grills, and expanded seating for outdoor entertainment. Additionally, several villas will feature new infinity edge pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

  • No work will be taking place from 15 November 2024 to 10 April 2025.
  • Work will take place from 9am-5pm during the dates detailed above. All work will be hidden from view and will only be visible whilst in transit to the villas being redeveloped in phase two at the east end of the estate.

Half Moon is located on a vast estate and heavy machinery will not be heard from Eclipse or Founders Cove, however guests staying in the phase two villas will hear machinery between 9am-5pm.

 

Jenn Hillyar
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