Overview of Half Moon
Half Moon gets its name from the two-mile crescent-shaped stretch of pristine coastline that it is located on. Straddling Jamaica’s northern edge, it is a true paradise that will make you fall in love with the island. A 400 acre luxury resort, home to whitewashed cottages and private villas set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Beyond the white sandy beach the sparkling Caribbean Sea stretches out as far as the eye can sea.
Offering 197 guest rooms and 33 private villas, the resort offers a perfect blend of colonial charm and modern touches. The villas range in size from one to seven rooms, and are a perfect haven for you and your friends or family, with luxury and comfort in abundance. World-class amenities include the renowned Fern Tree Spa, an 18-hole golf course, a dolphin lagoon, fitness centre and equestrian centre. If you enjoy keeping active you will feel right at home at Half Moon.
The perfect place for your dream wedding, the resort can cater to all tastes and requirements. Whether it’s a casual and intimate beach ceremony or a grand affair celebrating under the covered Royal Pavilion, the specialists at Half Moon will do anything to make your wedding day the best it possibly can be.
With an endless list of activities, stunning beach-front location and exceptional staff, it’s not hard to see why this is a favoured destination for so many people, and you will want to keep coming back. It sets the standard for luxury Caribbean resorts and has done for more than 50 years.
Rooms
Half moon offers guests a true experience in barefoot luxury, with 197 rooms, suites and lavish villas. All of the Superior Rooms have a view out over the gardens and include cable TV, direct dial telephones, radio, refrigerated mini bar, air-conditioning, safe, robes, a maid service twice daily, turndown service and a balcony or patio.
Five-Bedroom Royal Villa – Designed with the master bedroom on the second level overlooking the grounds and the sea beyond, and the other four bedrooms downstairs. There is a spacious communal living room, a fully-equipped kitchen and outside your own private pool. Max occupancy is 10 people.
Six-Bedroom Royal Villa – With ample space to share with friends and family, a large living area and full kitchen, this is the perfect beach holiday retreat. All the bedrooms feature bold colours and king size beds. Max occupancy is 12 people.
Seven-Bedroom Royal Villa – The largest of the villas at Half Moon, the grand living room welcomes guests into the ultimate in holiday luxury. There are four bedrooms on the second level; while downstairs there are three more, as well as a large kitchen and dining area with ample seating. Private gardens and your own pool can be found outside. Max occupancy is 14 people.
Restaurants & Bars
The six restaurants and seven bars at Half Moon have been designed to provide something for every palate to savour. Whether a casual Continental breakfast under fragrant almond trees, a barbecue on Sunrise Beach, a journey through contemporary Caribbean fusion, gastronomic specialties from the shores of Italy, or a four-course meal in your room or suite, Half Moon accommodates the dining preferences of its discerning guests.
Our extensive resort dining options include:
Seagrape Terrace – Offering a mix of Jamaican and International cuisine, this al fresco dining option is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Il Giardino – Italian cusine featuring home grown and organic vegetables and herbs from the gardens. Open for dinner only, reservations required.
The Sugar Mill Restaurant – Located close to the golf course, this Jamaican inspired restaurant serves up authentic local specialities. Open for dinner only, reservations required.
La Baguette – Open-air and with a lovely sea view, La Baguette serves a continental breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner. It is open during the day serving snacks, grilled food and drinks, and in high occupancy serving meats and seafood.
Prince of Wales – An English pub open for lunch and dinner.
The Aarya – Open for lunch and dinner serving authentic Indian and Thai style cuisine cooked by traditional methods.
Bars & Lounges
Lester’s Bar
Cedar Bar
Hibiscus Pool Bar
19th Hole Bar (on the Half Moon Golf Course
Oleander Bar (at La Baguette/Oleander Pool)
Sugar Mill Bar
Beach Bar
Half Moon also hosts a Beach Barbecue for guests at Sunrise Beach on Friday nights.
Half Moon Resort at a glance
197 luxurious rooms & suites • 31 lavish Royal Villas • 27,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor meeting space • 68,000 sq. ft. Fern Tree, A RockResorts Spa® • 2 miles of white-sand beach • 5,000 square-foot teens activity centre – Hype Zone • Anancy Children’s Village with caregivers and nannies • 6 restaurants • 7 bars • 18 hole championship golf course • 54 swimming pools • Spinning® studio • Shopping Village • Equestrian Centre • Dolphin Lagoon • Water sports • Fitness Centre
Spa
The lavish spa at the Half Moon resort offers a wide array of health and beauty treatments to ensure you reach total relaxation during your stay with us. Your enjoyment is paramount to us and we will make sure you leave feeling pampered and feeling refreshed and like a new person. There are yoga packages on offer as well.
