EMPTYJET Approved
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Montego Bay · Jamaica
87.7EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Beach
- Wellness
- Family
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1461
Half Moon
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
3,801 guest reviews analysed
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
83.3 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 3,801 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Booking.com.
Most noted: construction.
Best for
- families
- couples
- golf
- beach
- wellness
About Half Moon
Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is an EMPTYJET 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 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
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 229 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1954
- Type
- Beach, Golf, Family, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — two miles of private beachfront
- Beach access — evidence: two miles of private beachfront
- Swimming pool — a stunning infinity-edge pool, and a private beachfront with a natural swimming cove
- On-site golf course — a championship golf course
- Tennis — evidence: Enjoy tennis and pickleball with expert instruction.
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Delmare; Hayward's; Eclipse
- Bar — about Hayward's
Family
- Kids club — evidence: Half Moon offers an assortment of multi-generation fun
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — a stunning infinity-edge pool, and a private beachfront with a natural swimming cove
- Butler service — evidence: Each villa offers spacious, private accommodations with a cook, housekeeper, and butler.
Wellness
- Spa — the renowned Fern Tree - a Salamander Spa
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 19 Aug 2026Family
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- World Travel AwardsWinner · Caribbean's Leading Hotel2025
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
18.4602, -77.7871 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
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