Montego Bay works well for families who want kids to have plenty to do while adults get some time to themselves. These three hotels each offer babysitting and child services, backed by play areas, playgrounds and a mix of beachfront, resort and villa-style stays. Whether you want an all-inclusive base or a home-style stay with a kitchen, there is an option here.
We chose hotels in Montego Bay that offer family facilities, including babysitting and child services, and then looked at the play areas, kids' clubs and room options each one adds for travelling families.
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall - All Inclusive keeps a family busy from morning to night. Children can spend time at the kids' club, indoor play area, children's playground and games room, and babysitting and child services are available. Days can start on the beachfront, which has a private beach area, with swim-up rooms available and snorkelling and water sports on site. Eight restaurants and four bars cover dinner, followed by nightly entertainment and live music.
Nickels Garden Villas suits families who want room to spread out and cook for themselves. The Two-Bedroom House measures 797 sq ft and sleeps up to 6. Self-catering comforts include a terrace with lake views and a barbecue, plus a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Children have an indoor play area, a playground and a water park, and babysitting and child services are offered. Tennis, golf, cycling and horse riding are available, along with free WiFi and free parking.
Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa is a beachfront resort in Rose Hall with suites and villas, many with full kitchens. Families get a kids' club, a playground, an indoor play area and an outdoor pool with a shallow end and a pool bar. Babysitting and child services are available, and water sports include windsurfing and snorkelling. Parents can book time at the spa for a steam room, hot spring bath or massage. Free WiFi and free parking are included.
Decide whether you want an all-inclusive resort or a self-catering stay. Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall is all-inclusive, while Nickels Garden Villas and Jewel Grande offer kitchens in some accommodations.
Babysitting and child services are available at all three hotels. Check arrangements with the hotel or our 24/7 agents before you travel, especially if you plan an evening out.
If you are travelling with a larger group, look at the Two-Bedroom House at Nickels Garden Villas, which sleeps up to 6, or the suites and villas at Jewel Grande.
Free parking is offered at Nickels Garden Villas and Jewel Grande, which helps if you plan to hire a car and explore beyond the resort.
Frequently asked questions
Which Montego Bay resorts on this page have a kids' club?
Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall - All Inclusive and Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa both have a kids' club and an indoor play area. Nickels Garden Villas has an indoor play area, a playground and a water park.
Is babysitting available at these hotels?
Yes. Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall - All Inclusive, Nickels Garden Villas and Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa all offer babysitting and child services.
Which hotel is best for a family that wants to cook?
Nickels Garden Villas has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, plus a terrace with a barbecue. Jewel Grande offers suites and villas, many with full kitchens.
Are there beachfront options for families in Montego Bay?
Yes. Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall - All Inclusive is beachfront with a private beach area, and Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa is a beachfront resort in Rose Hall.
Do these hotels include free WiFi?
Yes. All three hotels offer free WiFi, and Nickels Garden Villas and Jewel Grande also offer free parking.