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Half Moon

Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • families
  • couples
  • golf
  • beach
  • wellness

About Half Moon

Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is an EMPTYJET Approved property offering 229 rooms and two miles of private beachfront. The resort features a championship golf course, the Fern Tree Salamander Spa, an infinity-edge pool, and a kids club. Dining options include Delmare, Hayward's, and Eclipse restaurants, as well as several bars. Villas come with butler, cook, and housekeeper services, and guests can enjoy tennis and pickleball with expert instruction. The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026.

Half Moon provides a mix of family-friendly activities and amenities for couples, with private pools, multi-generation fun, and a natural swimming cove. Its location and range of services make it suitable for both relaxation and recreation.

Why it stands out

Half Moon is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for 2026, and prime Montego Bay location. The resort offers a private beach, championship golf, spa, and diverse dining, making it a strong choice for families and couples seeking both activity and relaxation.

Key facts

Keys
229 rooms
Opened / renovated
1954
Type
Beach, Golf, Family, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beachtwo miles of private beachfront
  • Beach accessevidence: two miles of private beachfront
  • Swimming poola stunning infinity-edge pool, and a private beachfront with a natural swimming cove
  • On-site golf coursea championship golf course
  • Tennisevidence: Enjoy tennis and pickleball with expert instruction.

Dining

  • Multiple restaurantsDelmare; Hayward's; Eclipse
  • Barabout Hayward's

Family

  • Kids clubevidence: Half Moon offers an assortment of multi-generation fun

Rooms

  • Rooms with private poola stunning infinity-edge pool, and a private beachfront with a natural swimming cove
  • Butler serviceevidence: Each villa offers spacious, private accommodations with a cook, housekeeper, and butler.

Wellness

  • Spathe renowned Fern Tree - a Salamander Spa

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Delmare
Restaurant
Hayward's
Restaurant
Eclipse
Bar
The King's Club
Bar
Delmare
Bar
Hayward's

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Fern Tree - a Salamander Spa

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Golf

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Family

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Kids club
Yes

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1
Butler service
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026

Location

18.4602, -77.7871 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field

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