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Charela InnvsHalf Moon
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Half Moon ranks slightly higher than Charela Inn / Le Vendome. Half Moon is ranked #13 in Jamaica with recommendations from 9 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Charela Inn
Frommer's
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Jamaica
From $200/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Simplicity, a sense of calm, a well-managed restaurant, and good value are the hallmarks of this seafront inn reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda." Full review
Rough Guide "French-Jamaican-owned place with gardens, pool, four-poster beds and an air of cultured elegance."
DK Eyewitness "This long-established beach hotel has an enduring appeal owing to its location, amenities (including a pool and conference facilities) and, more especially, the service it provides."
Star Service "The Charela Inn is much better than outside appearances would have you believe." Full review
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Many Europeans choose this as their Caribbean outpost, creating a cacophony of mother tongues around the pool.
Fodor's "This quiet, family-run hotel is on one of the nicest parts of Negril Beach. It's built hacienda-style around a central courtyard, where there's a round swimming pool and a lush garden." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The Charela Inn is a family-friendly three-pearl hotel on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, with 54 air-conditioned rooms and suites, some with whirlpool tubs." Full review
Lonely Planet "Run by a Jamaican-French couple, Daniel and Sylvie, this engaging spot resembles a Spanish hacienda and surrounds a sunny courtyard." Full review
Half Moon Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica
From $483/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "One of the Caribbean's grandest and most appealing hotels." Full review
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Make sure to request the specific type of room you want when making your reservation.
Concierge "Seven miles east of Montego Bay, Half Moon is the island's most upscale all-inclusive resort."
Jetsetter "Sprawling beachfront resort with 54 pools, a golf course, a spa, an equestrian center and a dolphin lagoon." Full review
Fodor's "Half Moon seems more like a town than a mere resort.... one of Jamaica's biggest resorts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Legendary 59-year-old estate on 400 acres, 15 minutes from the airport, that offers polished service and a multitude of amenities, including a new 68,000-square-foot spa." Full review
Star Service "This gracious colonial holiday resort centers on a residential-style mansion with sea-view villas and suites spreading out from both sides." Full review
Gayot "This bucket list resort has been a favorite with celebs for more than half a century."
The Telegraph8.0
"A large, luxurious resort hotel, classically Caribbean in style, but with modern facilities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Families will appreciate a new marketplace and café for takeaway snacks and an all-day, casual dining room. 57 guest rooms contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"While the promise of two beautiful private beaches might coax you into visiting Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, you’ll find other reasons to stay." Full review
