Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa

We were a party of 12. We ranged through 4 generations and over two continents! All had a splendid time. The check in was simple, the rooms huge and the facilities "off the chart" good. We loved the lazy river ride where you could also sip a cocktail at the bar inside your rubber tube!! There were water slides too. There were water sports, tennis courts, golf, and many many other activities which I think were all included. Our 'all inclusive' included eating in three additional restaurants to the main one. The all inclusive food was available all day and many many daytime outlets. There was several bars which sold named drinks not just the local produce. The place was spotless with teams of cleaners, pruners, rubbish collectors working all day. In fact if you put it down or left it alone it was cleared away! The kids were in heaven and so were we. For 150 dollars a day each in July I would say this was unbeatable value.

This was the best family vacation we have ever been on. The one thing that we took away from this trip the most was how friendly the staff were here. Vanessa at the front desk was the first person who offered us that amazing Jamaican friendliness that we grew accustomed to here. Alfred became like family to us. He taught us so much about the Jamaican culture we could have spend hours talking with him each day! Jason was our captain on the catamaran and he not only gave us a beautiful ride but he taught my two teenage daughters and important lesson on how to live a happy and fulfilled life. He was wise beyond his years. And I will never forget Tavia for getting me my very first coconut right off the tree to drink. She was so much fun to chat with. Our favorite dinner was at Annie’s not only did we have an amazing waitress named Pauline, but we had the best live entertainment with a man who worked so hard playing Jamaican steel drums for hours. We really enjoyed that atmosphere. The food at all the restaurants were great and the breakfast buffet was out of this world. I love that they include island food in each meal if you wish to try a piece of their food in their culture if you wish. Yet they accommodate those who want American burgers and Italian food. They have it all covered. But if you want to really embrace the Jamaican culture with their food don’t miss out on the jerk hut!! Best jerk chicken I have ever had. My kids loved the endless frozen drinks as did me and my husband. The entertainment was endless and there was always something going on at every part of the resort. I loved the coffee shop. The rooms were simple but clean. They work very hard at keeping their beaches clean with hard working staff. If you appreciate what the staff do for you to make your stay the absolute best then tip them. They truly do appreciate it and they deserve it! Lazy river was the best! We utilized it every day for hours. The cabanas I think are over priced so we would go down to the far beach early and reserve some of the free cabana bed/huts that were no charge.. they were shaded and comfortable. We only had one complaint while there. They really need to better balance their vacationers and they weddings/ conventions. The one night that my husband decided to venture out for a night walk we were stopped and told that entire half of the resort was off limits for a “private event”. This included the beach, the pier, two bars, the coffee hut, the lazy river I was so upset about that. As a paying customer just the same as anyone else I should have never been told I couldn’t enjoy what I came to and PAID for I might add. Be prepared for their to be a wedding party or convention of some sort that will in some way impose on your quiet relaxing vacation. They have some Work to do there. Other than this hiccup I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. What I loved the most was the people and the culture. This was our first time to Jamaica and I can promise it won’t be our last!!