Renovated in 2005, this hotel comprises a main building and a
neighbouring building, with a total of 430 rooms on offer.
Facilities on offer include a garden and terrace in addition to a
lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, two
lifts, a hairdresser, five bars, four restaurants, and a pub.
Guests may dance the night away with their favourite songs in the
Galaxy nightclub, which is also a good place to meet other guests.
Two souvenir shops ensure that the perfect memento will be found.
Additional amenities available include a casino, a games room,
conference facilities, a public Internet connection, room and
laundry services, and parking for those arriving by car. Children
between the ages of 2 and 12 can enjoy themselves in Club Mongoose,
while the Pirate's Cove Teen Centre entertains older children. The
hotel even offers guests the possibility of an on-site wedding.
Rooms
The rooms are located either in Sunrise or Sunset Tower, and
feature a furnished patio or a balcony with views over the
mountains or the garden. Tiled floors, pastel shade walls, and
tropically coloured fabrics all contribute to the pleasant
atmosphere, and standard fittings include an en suite bathroom with
hairdryer, a direct dial telephone with voicemail, satellite/ cable
TV, and a king-size bed or two double beds. In addition, a writing
desk with chair, a safe, and an iron and ironing board are also
provided in all accommodation as standard. The air conditioning and
heating are individually adjustable.
Restaurant & Food
Guest may serve themselves not only a continental breakfast, but
also lunch and an evening meal from the buffet. In the evenings
guests may dine à la carte or chose from the set menu.
It is also possible to book an all inclusive stay. It has 4
restaurant, and one completely new restaurant serving Caribbean
cuisine a la carte.
Activities & Sport
Leisure options include three freshwater swimming pools, two of
which are divided by a swim-up bar. The third pool is kidney-shaped
and is well-suited for playing pool volleyball. A children's pool
is also available. The Jacuzzi with sea views has enough room for
up to 25 persons, and is the perfect place to let worries melt away
while enjoying the sociable atmosphere. In addition to a sauna, a
steam bath, and massage treatments, guests may take advantage of
the gym with its range of sports equipment, weights, and aerobics
courses. The on-site Pirate's Paradise water park, which is
completely dedicated to the pirate theme, offers relaxation for
both children and adults. Shoot down the 10 m high, almost 80 m
long water slide or visit Buccaneer Beach, Blackbeard's Lazy River,
the Caribbean Pirates' Paradise Fort, the waterfalls, or two raised
Jacuzzis. A range of land and water-based sports and games are also
on offer, including paddling, sunfish sailing, kayaking,
snorkelling, beach volleyball, basketball, giant chess, draughts,
and many more. Guests may test their reflexes and sharpen their
skills at shuffleboard or improve their tennis game on one of the
four championship courts. The English tea time in the afternoons
allows guests to enjoy a moment of relaxation. Alternatively, it is
possible to try one's luck at the slot machines, get to know
Jamaican cuisine at a cookery course, or take part in one of the
adventure or sightseeing tours organised by the staff here. The
evening entertainment with Caribbean shows, fashion shows, and a
beach party, provide additional amusement. Thanks to the
activities, sports, and entertainment, nobody will have the chance
to succumb to boredom here. There is, however, always enough time
left over to relax and enjoy the Jamaican sunshine.
Comments
Land and water-based sports, use of the three swimming pools, the
kids' club, the Teen Centre, and the water park are all included in
the room price.
Directions, How to get
there
Leave the airport and drive westwards on the motorway in the
direction of Montego Bay. Near the centre of Montego Bay, turn
right into Howard Cooke Boulevard. Turn right again into Southern
Cross Boulevard and then right once again into Sunset Boulevard.
Then continue straight on until reaching the resort.