Half Moon, A RockResort

Half Moon, A RockResort offers 398 rooms, suites, and villas designed to reflect the Jamaican landscape and cultural heritage. Four- to seven-suite Royal Villas are serviced by a full-time staff and encompass landscaped gardens and swimming pools. Though common living and dining areas encourage guest interaction, each Royal Suite features its own private patio from which guests can gaze at ocean and/or garden views. Tropical-themed décor and artisanal furniture distinguish beachfront Oleander Cottage accommodations. Four-poster mahogany beds and wireless internet access are available in select rooms.

The resort's six dining options appeal to a wide range of tastes. Reservations are required for dinner at the elegant Il Giardino, featuring authentic Italian decor and a matching menu with specialties such as veal osso buco with risotto alla Milanese. Adventurous patrons are invited to sample Moghlai cuisine (a blend of traditional Indian and Thai culinary styles that originated in the 16th century) at Akbar Restaurant. Jamaican cuisine is served al fresco on a stone terrace at the dinner-only Sugar Mill Restaurant. Light, grilled fare and a casual beachfront dress code contribute to La Baguette's relaxed ambiance.

An English-style pub (complete with fish and chips and other familiar favorites) and an all-day outdoor eatery shaded by almond trees provide additional choices.

The resort has seven bars and lounges that range in atmosphere from an Old World lounge with live piano music to a beachfront bar offering light snacks, gourmet pizzas, and tropical cocktails.

• Rooms
• 398Rooms

• Food Options
• Serves Alcohol

Half Moon's expansive 400-acre property houses a broad array of recreation choices for both children and adults, although many guests will want to do nothing more than sunbathe on the crescent-shaped white-sand beaches. Though motorized water sports are prohibited in Half Moon Bay, boat tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, and waterskiing can be arranged through the resort. Snorkeling, kayaking, and pedal boats are available for on-property guest use.

At the tennis center, 13 courts lit for night play are ideal for an impromptu match or a lesson with one of the resort's professional instructors. The award-winning 18-hole Half Moon Golf Course features 7,119 yards of championship play on meandering greens surrounded by a picturesque tropical landscape.

As adults are enjoying relaxation on the beach or rejuvenation at the spa, kids aged three to 12 can take advantage of the Anancy Children's Village (named after a popular character from Jamaican folk stories), where puppet shows, arts and crafts activities, and supervised play comprise full- or half-day programs. Families can experience quality time at the exclusive dolphin lagoon offering fully interactive encounters between guests and these frisky sea creatures under the careful control of trained handlers. Man and beast also meet at the Rocky Point Stables at Half Moon, which allows guests to explore magnificent Montego Bay scenery on horseback.

There are more than 40 specialty shops and boutiques at the resort selling duty-free Jamaican crafts, resort wear, and photo equipment, among other convenient items.

• Fitness & Activities
• Aerobics
• Golf
• Horseback Riding
• Personal Training
• Pilates with Reformer
• Scuba/Snorkeling
• Tennis

• Facilities & Amenities
• Cold Plunge Pool
• Locker Room
• Meeting Facilities
• Restaurant
• Retail Store
• Robes Provided
• Sauna
• Showers
• Steam Room
• Swimming Pool
• Wedding/Event Space
• Whirlpool, Jacuzzi