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A large resort on its own private peninsula with 3 white sand beaches, Sunset Beach Resort & Waterpark has a fantastic range of activities available for you to enjoy. Families will particularly appreciate Club Mongoose, the kids’ club for 2-12 years, and the Pirates’ Cove Teen Centre with pool tables, video arcade games and a host of activities. Both facilities are located in the Pirates’ Paradise Water Park with 2 giant slides, Blackbeard’s Lazy River and more. While the kids are enjoying themselves, you can sneak off to the spa for a relaxing treatment. You might also like to learn the secrets of spicy Jamaican cooking offered in a free weekly class. The buffet restaurant offers a variety of International and Jamaican dishes. The entertainment is good fun and, if you have the stamina, you can party till the early hours in the Tamarind Lounge.
Where is it?
On a private peninsula in Montego Bay, with 3 white sand beaches, one of them clothing optional. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport: 15 min.
Eats and drinks
Banana Walk restaurant (buffet–breakfast, lunch and dinner), La Bella Vita (Italian, dinner, reservations required), Silk Road (Asian, reservations required), Byron (Caribbean cuisine, by reservation only), Sunset Beach Grill (10.00am-7.00pm and 10.00pm-1.00am for late night snacks). 6 bars: Sundowners swim-up pool bar, 2 beach bars (1 is located near the au naturel beach), 2 lobby bars (1 evening only), and Tamarind lounge for dancing. Afternoon tea.
Entertainment
Jam Down Pavilion for nightly live entertainment including Caribbean floor shows, cabaret artistes and beach party nights. The Tamarind Lounge, open until late. Theme nights.
Fun and games
3 swimming pools. Giant Jacuzzi. Pirates’ Paradise Water Park with two 35ft-high, 250ft-long water slide, Buccaneer Beach, Blackbeard’s Lazy River, Caribbean Pirates’ Ship, waterfalls and 2 elevated hot tubs. Non-motorised water sports including Sunfish sailing, paddleboats, kayaking and snorkelling. Daily activities such as shuffleboard, giant chess, beach volleyball and basketball. Jamaican cooking class. 4 championship floodlit tennis courts. Club Mongoose (2-12 years) and Pirates’ Cove Teen Centre. Billiards. Full-service spa with a wide variety of treatments*. 2 gift shops.
Mobility
Good general access around the property.
Room info
430 rooms in the low-rise Courtyard Wing and the 10-storey Sunrise and Sunset Towers. All with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, kettle, safe, iron and board and hairdryer. All rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. Resort Rooms face inland, with views of the gardens, resort or mountains beyond.
Room Upgrade
Bayview Rooms – located in the towers with views of Montego Bay, all with private balcony and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.
Waterpark Rooms – are located in the Courtyard Wing, closest to the waterpark in low rise buildings. Rooms have garden or waterpark views.
Oceanview Rooms – have a partial ocean view, or view of the bay, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.
Oceanfront Rooms – with beachfront views and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.
Oceanview Junior Suites are located in the low rise courtyard wing and sleep max 2 adults.
One Bedroom Suites are located in both towers, and have a separate living room and multiple balconies.
Minimum stay
3 nights except Chritsmas and New Years when it is 7.
Additional information
*Denotes local charge.
Child ages at this property: 2-16 years.
All Inclusive
All meals, snacks and afternoon tea. All drinks (non-premium brands), wine by the glass. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated.