Breathless Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

The hotel

Breathless Montego Bay is a stylish, luxury resort that's all all-suite, all-inclusive, and all for adults. Being exclusively for grownups, they’ve been able to have endless fun with the ultramodern design and features, from the sultry and seductive décor in your suite — which also comes with its own whirlpool, in-room tablet, and mountain and bay views — to the calendar of dance, beach, pool, and even masquerade parties. Thankfully, they’ve got all-inclusive room service for when you finally crawl back to your sumptuous suite! In fact, pretty much everything here is included free, including the pool and beach waiter service, the seven gourmet dining venues, and Jamaica’s only rooftop pool and bar, where fusion food, sleek pool styling, and unlimited drinks go hand in hand.

Amenities

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the heart of Montego Bay. Surrounded by Montego Bay Marine Park, Jamaica's first and fully underwater national park with protected swimming areas and extraordinary snorkelling. 10 minutes away from the famous Montego Bay "Hip Strip". Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

150 suites. All with air-conditioning with in-room climate control and ceiling fan, furnished balcony or terrace with soaking tub, in-room tablet, flat-screen cable TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, radio alarm clock, daily refreshed mini-bar with beer, soda, juice, water and soft drinks, tea/coffee maker, safe, complimentary full-size toiletries, nightly turn-down service, bathrobes and slippers, room service (24-hour), hairdryer and cloth steamer. 

Allure Junior Suite Tropical View with a private terrace or balcony with hot tub, overlooking the lush tropical garden or mangroves. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required. Unlimited wine, beer and international and domestic top-shelf spirits. Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks. 24-hour room and concierge services, pool and beach waiter service. Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer. Daily maid service. Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment including theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No wristbands required, all taxes and gratuities included.

Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience which includes sipping artfully prepared cocktails at the bar or lounge of your choice, savouring complimentary cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and seeing the resort's nightly entertainment at nearby Secrets. (Dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and Conditions apply). 

Allure Junior Suite Ocean View features  spectacular bay views from the private terrace or balcony. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

xhale club Junior Suite Ocean View features complimentary butler service and specitacular bay views from the private terrace or balcony. With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

xhale club Junior Suite Swim Up With either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Master Suite Swim-Up offers complimentary butler service, views over the lush tropical garden or mangrove, private balcony or terrace with whirlpool and direct pool access, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Master Suite Ocean View includes complimentary butler service, a spacious living room with a sofa and stunning views across the bay. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

xhale club Presidential Suite comes complete with complimentary butler service, a living room, dining room, bar, kitchen and separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, an oversized bathroom with rain shower, marble details, a soaking tub and double vanity and a private spacious terrace with whirlpool — fully furnished for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. Sleeping maximum 2 adults. This room type benefits from xhale club privileges.

Please note: Guests staying in the xhale club Junior Suite Ocean View or higher room category will receive personalised butler service at no extra cost.

Butler service includes:

Upon Arrival:

  • Fresh, scented towel and cocktail
  • Escort to suite with luggage delivery as well as unpacking if desired
  • Private resort orientation
  • Assistance with any personal accommodation preferences
  • Ironing of first evening’s attire
  • Provide cell phone to reach butler

During Stay:

  • Deliver evening petit fours
  • Book spa appointments, tours and excursions
  • Serve drinks and lunch by the beach or pool
  • Ensure suite is in perfect condition and to guest’s liking throughout stay
  • Fast track room service orders
  • Shine/clean shoes for dinner
  • Wardrobe consultations and recommendations
  • Coordinate laundry service
  • Nightly turndown service

Before Departure:

  • Coordinate transportation to the airport
  • Assist with packing and check out
  • Escort to transportation and bid farewell
  • Retain preferences for future stays
 xhale club privileges include:
  • Personalised check-in and checkout with concierge service
  • Butler service
  • Preferential status and amenities
  • Pillow menu
  • Welcome in-room gift and bottle of house sparkling wine
  • Upgraded bath and room amenities
  • Access to the Preferred Club at Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid
  • Book by 31 May 2024 to receive up to 30% off stays between 01 May – 23 Dec '24. Terms and conditions apply. Blackout Dates apply. Applies to certain room types.  

6 reservation-free restaurants: Altitude (rooftop restaurant, open for lunch and dinner), Bare Buns Grill (beach club grill, open for lunch), Culinaria (International cuisine with Caribbean influence, open for dinner), Fish Nets (seafood specialities, open for lunch and dinner), Sofrito (locally grown ingredients and Latin influences, open for dinner), and Spoon (International buffet, open for breakfast and lunch). 5 bars and lounges: Altitude Rooftop Bar, Foam Seaside Bar, Freestyle swim-up bar with DJ, The Bar for cocktails and Wink lobby bar. Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience and indulge in dinner, sip an artfully prepared cocktail and see the nightly entertainment at the neighbouring Secrets (terms and conditions apply).

Weekly parties and shows. Themed parties and special events. DJ station in the Freestyle Swim and Entertainment Zone. Gala parties. Live nightly entertainment.

3 swimming pools including the only rooftop pool (exclusive to Xhale Club guests) and bar in Montego Bay with stunning views of the bay. 3 hot tubs. Beach club with palapas, grill, bar and waiter service. Freestyle Entertainment Zone at the main pool with a swim-up bar, DJ and pool party props. Secrets Spa by Pevonia®* and fitness centre located at neighbouring Secrets Wild Orchid. Non-motorised water sports include kayaks, paddle boarding and snorkelling (guided tours). Other water sports are available at an additional cost including scuba diving tours* and certifications*, catamaran*, courses* and equipment rental*, water-skiing*, wakeboarding*, kneeboarding*, Glass Bottom Boat Tours*, deep sea fishing*, sailing* and windsurfing* (activity is temporarily unavailable). Beach volleyball, tennis courts, fitness classes, ping pong, bocce ball, board games, dance lessons and Patois lessons. Nearby golf*. Tours and excursions*.Please note: The beach is located at neighbouring Secrets Resorts & Spas and can be accessed by a skywalk. There is a separate section on the beach exclusively for Breathless guests.

Complimentary WiFi access. Computer Lounge. Laundry service*. Gift shop. Stay at one resort and play at three! A sky bridge connects Breathless Montego Bay to Secrets Wild Orchid and Secrets St. James where guests have full access to all amenities including 20 additional dining and bar options including the Desires nightclub, the Secrets Spa by Pevonia® and more.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: the beach is located at neighbouring Secrets Resorts & Spas and can be accessed by a skywalk. There is a separate section on the beach exclusively for Breathless guests.

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Traveller rating

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May 16, 2024 shaylane9898

We went on a girls trip and had an amazing time!! Everything was great! Staff was above and beyond! The food was delicious. The room was next level
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May 16, 2024 Dee20Hollis08 McDonough, Georgia

Hotel make to much money not to make better repairs, phone didn't work well, water drainage area in shower under seat looks disgusting and like old dirt build up tub on patio wouldn't drain. Call maintenance they came ask for housekeeping to clean. Left for hours. Came back to dirty tub. Didn't meet butler to 2nd day after complaining to manager.… Read more
Hotel make to much money not to make better repairs, phone didn't work well, water drainage area in shower under seat looks disgusting and like old dirt build up tub on patio wouldn't drain. Call maintenance they came ask for housekeeping to clean. Left for hours. Came back to dirty tub. Didn't meet butler to 2nd day after complaining to manager. He promised to make stay better and my birthday special I received nothing but thin door stringer.Asked for ride to meet delta lady for departure and was told No. Only one guy on duty but 20 men standing our front. Text butler on my birthday morning asking for special breakfast around 7am not know hours. He should up at 9:30am asking what did my text say when it clearly read May I have breakfast from the restaurant of my choice and nothing. He said food downstairs Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Expensive hotel , no entertainment!!! Not worth the money! Rooms are nice though. I would not recommend this hotel

May 15, 2024 diamondreynolds24

Expensive hotel , no entertainment!!! Not worth the money! Rooms are nice though. I would not recommend this hotel If you’re looking for vibes. More laidback
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May 14, 2024 Sabrina S

My friend and I just finished staying at Breathless Montego Bay yesterday and we likely will not be returning. There were pros and cons but the cons unfortunately outweighed the positives. Let's start the the positives: - In comparison to other all inclusive I've stayed at, the cocktails were very strong and not watered down at all. They had top… Read more
My friend and I just finished staying at Breathless Montego Bay yesterday and we likely will not be returning. There were pros and cons but the cons unfortunately outweighed the positives. Let's start the the positives: - In comparison to other all inclusive I've stayed at, the cocktails were very strong and not watered down at all. They had top shelf alcohol, including Titos, Grey Goose, and Patron at the lobby bar. The drink menu also provides a wide selection of options. - The taste of the food was very good. We also had no problems on waiting for service, as most restaurants, with the exception of the hibachi didn't require a reservation. Continue reading for additional information. - There was no seaweed and the beach was very clean. We didn't have a hard time getting a cabana/shaded seating. Beware of jelly fish though. There were quite a bit of them in the water but luckily they were visible because the water was so clear. Now to the cons: - We arrived around 1 and knew that it was too early to check in, so we figured we'd drop off our luggage and explore the resort in the meantime. After a couple hours, we checked a little after 3 to see if our rooms were ready. Keep in mind, check in is at 3 pm. The guy checked and stated that it wasn't. So fast forward to 3:45, still not available. When I asked for an update, the guy asked the woman behind the front desk and was about to say my last name, and she quickly looked over at me and rudely yelled "No! They're not ready yet!". I sent my friend over to check back and she was very polite to her and said yes, your rooms are ready. I never asked her initially, so I'm not sure why she was being so rude to me in particular and I was polite to the entire staff. - I was so exhausted at the point that I just wanted to take a break and relax in my room. Unfortunately, the situation just gets worse. There were so many issues with the room that I was afraid that I would get sick. It was so humid and there was so much condensation that the floor felt damp when you walked on it, there was an unbearable smell smells of mold/mildew. It was so bad that if you yawn, you can taste the mildew. Additionally, the phone didn't work, and the light wouldn't turn off because of an electrical issue, so the maintenance guy had to come up and manually disconnect it from the unit. I was going back and forth with the front desk like night and the lady was like she was waiting for confirmation of a new room. At this point I honestly deserved an upgrade. I didn't go to sleep until around 3 this morning because it was so humid and I feel sticky. I spoke with the manager the next morning and despite all of that being noted in my reservation, he didn't believe me and was like they were going to send someone to fix it. Of course, no one ever came and I never was moved to another room. - There are not many options for restaurants, and the buffet area is recycled for other restaurants, depending on the night. There were times where I ate the food and had stomach discomfort and nausea, so I'm not sure if the food was not properly cooled, or maybe the meals were not fully cooked. On the last night, my friend ended up getting projectile vomit and explosive diarrhea shortly after eating her food. - Outside of the foam party that happened the Thursday we arrived, there wasn't much entertainment and the property was very boring. They had a show where that was a very talented singer who sung older R&B, and a Bob Marley show. They also had a movie night where they were playing Marvel movies on 3 screens but only the worker was watching it. If you are looking for a party resort or a resort with entertainment in general, I would avoid this property. We will not be staying here again and do not recommend this resort. Read less
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May 13, 2024 mitchellrr21

The Resort is beautiful, I went with my sister for my birthday. The customer service was top tier, food was very good, unlimited drinks and 24 hours of free room service. I would definitely recommend this Resort. The only thing I would say is the entertainment could be a little better.