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AFIMI is the only choice for villa rentals in MoBay.Visited: August 2008
Posted by sanita
Our family had the pleasure of staying at AFIMI Villa in MoBay, and we were so happy that we will return next year.
It was centrally located, close to the famous Doctor's Cave Beach, Negril, and other area attractions we visited. We loved the fact that that it was in a secure area, had a beautiful infinity pool that we lounged in daily, and a small beach front. Also, the villa itself was breathtaking.
Our cook made the best Jamaican food we had ever tasted. We wanted to bring her back to Canada with us!
Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will recommend this to all our friends and return next year for another vacation!
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It was a beautiful hotel, but there were some negatives.Visited: September 2008
Posted by gapa
The hotel was beautiful, and the staff was very professional and helpful. However, the beds were not comfortable at all - even after several attempts to improve it.
Also, there were very little (or not at all) pool/beach/indoor game activities or entertainment. These areas need improvement.
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Our Jamaican vacation was so enriched by our stay in this wonderful villa. It was beautifully located for trips into the town of Montego Bay - and also for destinations beyond.
The villa itself was wonderfully equipped and thoughtfully planned for our every need. We reveled in the views from both the upstairs balcony and the patio.
We will definitely make a habit of renting this villa.
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Many of the staff members here had such poor attitudes and were extremely complacent about serving us. Not only was the service bad, the food was mediocre at best - and the prices were outrageous.
On top of all of this, we came back to erroneous charges of several hundred dollars on our credit card.
So, if you decide to take a chance and stay at the Ritz, I'd suggest cash transactions only. That's a suggestion.
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This is a great value in Montego Bay.Visited: February 2008
Posted by sunnyguy
This is a very good hotel in an excellent location. They have great dining and bar facilities, too. Also, the staff treats you like family, and are never too busy to help.
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We arrived at Breezes Montego February 2, 2008. The roooms weren't ready until about 3 p.m.
We were assigned to room 407, which was a complete dump. There was mold on ceiling, and no lock on the bathroom door. Our "ocean view" was of palm trees.
We got our room changed the next day (to room 522). We could see the sea from there. The king bed was two twin beds pushed together. It took the hot water about five minutes to start. Also, there was no place to put on make up and things.
The staff was pleasant, and the food was fair to good. However, the nightly entertainment was poor for the most part.
We were told the place was just remodeled. I certainly don't believe that. It needs to be torn down and rebuilt.
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We came here on vacation September of 2006, and we loved it. The hotel was clean, and the service was great!
The food was okay, but not like home. That is to be expected, though. The jerk chicken was great! I think my husband gained ten pounds just eating jerk chicken.
Whoever says this is a bad resort, I would just respond that your vacation is what you make it. Some people just like to complain. We are going back in August 2008!
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Two friends and I came here. We spent more time at the public beach next door and in down town.
When we went to leave, my friend realized his return ticket, passport and traveler checks had been stolen out of the safe deposit box in the hotel. The hotel had the only key for it.
We will not be going back anytime soon.
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Grand Lido Braco is a wonderful resort. My wife and I have stayed here four times, and we are going back in the summer of 2008.
The staff here are the best, and we have stayed in a lot of places in Jamaica. Sania and Marcia are the two best for my wife and me. They are wonderful and fun to shoot the breeze with. Everybody at this resort is wonderful.
The food here is great for an all-inclusive resort. At the French and Japanese restaurants, you have to have reservations for. However, for the rest, you do not. The Reggae Cafe is the best place for lunch. They serve great Jamaican food.
You cannot go wrong by coming here.
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We enjoyed the service here.Visited: September 2007
Posted by llewellyn
A colleague and I stayed at this resort September 10-14. On the morning of the 11th, as we went for breakfast, we were greeted by this very friendly waitress (Kadian).
She had a very pleasant personality, and it was a pleasure for us to meet her at breakfast on mornings. From the second morning, she knew exactly what we wanted, and served us with a smile. She sets a very good example for other waitstaff. More waiters/waitresses with her attitude and personality would make Sunspree more enjoyable.
My colleague and I would like to publicly thank her for her pleasant and caring attitude.
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I have stayed at many hotels in the Caribbean, Europe and the United States. This was one of the better ones for the rating anywhere.
I have stayed at Blue Harbour several times, and never considered doing any reviews until I read some of the negative ones posted here.
When I came here in July, they gave me a room that I was not satisfied with. It was small, and appeared to be falling apart. I complained, and even said I would lose the money for the night and go find another hotel even if I had to pay more.
I did not have to. I was put in a bigger room within the hour. True, it was not a five-star but it was clean and quiet, and the staff was great.
It was not on the main strip, but that was part of the beauty of the hotel. You are close to the Hip Strip, and yet far enough away to get some relaxation time.
It would be nice if the hotel could be fixed up better, but I have always felt safe here.
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I did not have a pleasant experience.Visited: August 2007
Posted by stuga
Our problems started at our arrival on August 4th. We had booked and paid for a two-bedroom apartment. However, when we arrived, apparently no two bedrooms were available. We had to wait for almost one hour before we were eventually offered two one-bedroom apartments instead.
I must say the security at the resort was very good. It was so good that it was even difficult for us as registered guests to gain access to the hotel at times. Every time we left the property, we were interrogated to the point of us feeling like criminals when we tried to get back on property.
I would recommend that the security do what is done at other hotels where they take a note of the vehicle's license plate at the first instance so it would be easer for them to identify vehicles driven by guests.
I was even shouted at by one of the security guards on Saturday night the 4th of August in front of block C for stopping to get some stuff out of my vehicle. For some reason, he believed I was parking in a location - although the trunk and doors of my vehicle were open.
The problems continued when, upon returning from a function on the night of August 5th, I returned to my room (B205) to find that a section of my bed was covered with water from the A/C unit . The A/C had stopped working, and had dumped water on the bed and on the floor.
The plus was that the repairman came very quickly, and was very courteous and professional. He also apologized for the inconvenience. However, since it was after 1:00 am and housekeeping was closed, we just had to find a dry portion of the bed to sleep on that the night.
And, just when we thought it could not get any worse, we were very disturbed when we found a used condom wrapper in the bathroom over the mirror, which seemed to have been there for sometime.
I must say the breakfast served, although very small, was enjoyable.
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Service here was extraodinary!Visited: September 2006
Posted by oilikeit2
My wife and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, and we made the right decision to stay at The Royal.
Befitting of its name, the service was incredible. Even though the resort was being updated, and there was lots of construction going on, the staff made the stay worth every penny.
Young and old alike will find this resort both relaxing and fun. Though, I would not recommend this specific resort to those looking for the constant party life atmosphere, the Royal exceeds your service expections on every front.
And don't forget, staying here you can use the other Sandals Resorts that are just a short bus ride away.
Being a cook, I could be a little critical of the food (hence the four stars) - but only a little. The service and atmosphere more than made up for any short comings in this area.
Tracy, Mario, Renee and Jason were, without a doubt, the best and the primary reason we've already booked our return visit. I can honestly say at The Royal Caribnean they all treat you like family (uh, the family you actually enjoy seeing!).
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I can honestly say that as soon as we stepped off the plane in Jamaica, we were treated with a kindness and respect that is often very hard for us to find in the USA.
My husband and I were here to celebrate our honeymoon, and to relax after the hectic planning of the past year. We were looking forward to doing absolutely nothing but having an enjoyable time.
First, let me say this - our Butlers Adia and Ellis were the main reason our stay here was so great. They made every moment a moment to remember. They noticed our specific likes and dislikes without us even having to tell them.
They also did little things for us, like bring us cold drinks at the pool at the exact time we were thinking we were thirsty. It was like they could see our next wish before we even thought of it! They also put flowers on the deck chairs they reserved for us at the pool, and sprinkled petals all over the tablecloth the first night we were here. We enjoyed a candlelight dinner in our suite.
They both came to our room in a moment's notice, and were always there to escort us to anything we wished to do. We had a beautiful picnic lunch on the private island on one of the cabana beds which was fully sheeted with crisp sheets and pillows.
It was so romantic, so sweet and so comforting. Like I said in the title.....it was as if we found Heaven!
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Caribbean 
This is the perfect place. 
It was a beautiful hotel, but there were some negatives. 
I was disgusted. 
This is a great value in Montego Bay. 
We thought this was a sub par resort. 
