Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

Junior Suite Ocean Front Room
Seaside Grill
Piano Bar
Pool
Preferred Club Junior Swim Out Room
Junior Suite Bathroom
Coco Cafe
El Patio
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Bathroom
Preferred Club Pool
Preferred Club Bar
Himitsu
Oceana
Desires Music Lounge
Barracuda
Bordeaux
Blue Mountain
Promenade
Spa Hydrotherapy Pool
Spa
Theater
Junior Suite Ocean Front Room
Seaside Grill
Piano Bar
Pool
Preferred Club Junior Swim Out Room
Junior Suite Bathroom
Coco Cafe
El Patio
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Bathroom
Preferred Club Pool
Preferred Club Bar
Himitsu
Oceana
Desires Music Lounge
Barracuda
Bordeaux
Blue Mountain
Promenade
Spa Hydrotherapy Pool
Spa
Theater

The hotel

Everything is luxury at Secrets St James. This adults-only resort holds an exclusive, breathtaking location in Montego Bay's stunning peninsula, and guests here will enjoy the experience of Unlimited Luxury® - from wait service at the pool and beach, to an extensive range of restaurants and bars, and free-flow access to the facilities at neighbouring Secrets Wild Orchid, there's so much to enjoy. If you need a break from gazing at the crystal clear waters, head out onto them instead, with an assortment of water sports available that will make it impossible to get bored. There's also nightly live entertainment, theme parties, and even cooking and dance classes on offer, meaning that you're bound to be left with plenty of incredible memories. And for those seeking ultimate relaxation, the 15,000sq ft Spa is the perfect place to indulge. This resort is so special that you won't want to leave, but if you do, you'll find that Montego Bay's 'hip strip' is close by, as are multiple Championship golf courses and local attractions.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room

Where is it

Situated on the peninsula of Montego Bay, surrounded by the breathtaking Caribbean Sea. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

350 suites, with elevators in every building. All rooms feature classic decor, a private, furnished balcony or terrace, 55" flat screen cable TV, mini-bar refreshed daily, coffee maker, bathrooms with double vanity, separate WC, separate shower, hot tub, luxury bath amenities, hair dryer, TV speaker controls in bathroom, armoire, electronic in-room safe, bathrobes and bedroom slippers, clothes steamers, alarm clock with MP3 docking station, nightstands with reading lamps and telephone, desk with telephone, sofa, ceiling fan, motion sensor air-conditioning, 24-hour room service (hours may vary), Secrets Box for private room service delivery and complimentary WiFi. 

Junior Suite Garden View rooms have garden views, and either 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping a maximum of 3 adults.


All Inclusive

Guests enjoy Unlimited Luxury® services including

  • Limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining options, without reservations required
  • Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
  • Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
  • 24-hour room and concierge service (room service hours may vary)
  • Pool and beach wait service
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
  • Daily maid service
  • Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
  • Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
  • No wristbands required
  • All taxes and gratuities included
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite Ocean View rooms have ocean views, and 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Suite Ocean Front rooms are in an ocean-front location with stunning, direct ocean views, and 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View rooms feature ocean views, and preferred club benefits, with 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out rooms feature ocean views, preferred club benefits (including complimentary butler service) and direct swim-out access to swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front rooms are in an oceanfront location with stunning, direct ocean views, hot tub on the terrace (as well as hot tub in bathroom), a spacious living room and dining area with seating for four, preferred club benefits (including complimentary butler service) and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


Preferred Club Benefits 

  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Complimentary Butler service (for guests staying on Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out category or higher)
  • Soaking tub with padded covers for lounging on terrace
  • Private Preferred Club Lounge
  • Preferred Club status and amenities
  • Access to dining, activities and amenities at Breathless Montego Bay
  • Private concierge service
  • Private pool for Preferred Club guests
  • Daily continental breakfast in the lounge
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
  • Exquisite desserts and fine liquors in the lounge
  • Complimentary internet access in-suite
  • Complimentary computer access in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Complimentary newspaper in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Upgraded mini-bar service
  • Upgrade bath amenities
  • Steam press

An expansive range of 10 restaurants (1 buffet, 7 a la carte, and a cafe) and 9 bars and lounges. No reservations required. Restaurant openings rotate throughout the week.

Restaurants include World Café (international restaurant, breakfast, lunch and dinner), Barefoot Grill (light lunch), Blue Mountain (authentic Jamaican-Carribbean fare, dinner), Bordeaux (a la carte French cuisine, dinner), El Patio (a la carte Mexican Cuisine, dinner) Himitsu (Asion fusion a la carte, dinner), Oceana (fresh seafood, lunch and dinner), Portofino (Italian cuisine with wine cellar, dinner), Seaside Grill (poolside a la carte with ocean views, lunch and dinner) and Coco Café (coffee and snack bar, open 24-hours).

Bars include Barracuda (pool and beach bar, with signature cocktails), Showtime (theatre bar), Sugar Reef (pool bar with cocktails), Marlin Bar (open-air bar), Revive Bar (spa fruit and juice bar), The Lounge (lobby bar with live music ), Rendezvous (lobby bar with live music in the evenings), Piano Bar (Cuban-themed lounge with live piano music), Desires (sports bar and dance club, late night) and Manatees (swim-up bar).

Regular entertainment day and night, including live music in lounges, and nightly entertainment at the Theatre (which features comfortable seating, bar service, and air conditioning).

Pool and beach waiter service. Large, free form swimming pool (partially heated). Private pool for Preferred Club guests (partially heated). Three outdoor hot tubs. Gift shops. Game lounge. Live entertainment. 15,000 sq ft Spa* with massage cabins, whirl pool, steam room, sauna and more. Fitness centre, with cardio equipment and weight room. Darts. Giant chess board. Bicycle tours. Aerobics. Bocce ball. Jogging trail. Cooking and dance classes. Tennis. Introductory scuba lesson in the swimming pool. Watersports, including guided snorkelling, paddleboarding, water polo/pool volleyball, wind surfing, kayaks, catamaran*, water skiing*, parasailing*, wake/knee boarding*, tubing*, banana boats*, boat tours*, deep sea fishing*, and glass bottom boat*. Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and beef patty carts at the beach and pool daily.

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour room service (hours subject to change). 

*Denotes local charge. 
Dress code: most restaurants require guests to wear cover-ups and no sleeveless shirts when dining. A ‘casual elegance’ dress code is in place when taking dinner at Bordeaux, El Patio, Himitsu and Blue Mountain, with gentlemen required to be dressed in long trousers, with dress shirts or collared shirts, and women can wear dresses, shirts or blouses, and trousers, with no flip flops or sleeveless shirts.
Please note: this is an adults-only resort, and bookings with guests under the age of 18 will not be permitted.

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  • Excellent (5797)
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Nov 27, 2023 CSFTMF Windsor, Colorado

This resort was at full capacity for NYE. All restaurants offered the same dinner with reservations for both Christmas and NYE. Note: A bottle of champagne was an upcharge on the beach as well as chairs for sitting. A DJ and fireworks topped off the night. It was our first visit to this resort. We are beach people and though we did get chairs… Read more
This resort was at full capacity for NYE. All restaurants offered the same dinner with reservations for both Christmas and NYE. Note: A bottle of champagne was an upcharge on the beach as well as chairs for sitting. A DJ and fireworks topped off the night. It was our first visit to this resort. We are beach people and though we did get chairs on the beach it was challenging due to so many guests. There were rocks so don't just run in. There were a couple pools to choose from with the same people sitting in front of the swim-up bar daily blocking others. Definitely was a fun-loving party crowd during this party week. Read less
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Nov 24, 2023 ML0814 Somerset, New Jersey

Secrets at St. James was a wonderful experience. Staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The restaurants were very good and worth the value. Location was very secure and safe. Would definitely go back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Eagles of the Night, Kemar Ferguson and Demar Henry

Nov 24, 2023 Gencos Philadelphia

This is a beautiful and well-cared resort. I wanted to acknowledge two eagles of the night! During my stay, something I ate did not agree with me and I got sick. The two-night managers, Kemar Ferguson and Demar Henry, ensured I was cared for kindly and well. They called the food and dining services manager to ensure I got a special diet food,… Read more
This is a beautiful and well-cared resort. I wanted to acknowledge two eagles of the night! During my stay, something I ate did not agree with me and I got sick. The two-night managers, Kemar Ferguson and Demar Henry, ensured I was cared for kindly and well. They called the food and dining services manager to ensure I got a special diet food, called the nurse to take care of me, and checked in to see how I was progressing. They are always doing their rounds to make sure all is well. I often ran into them during my early morning hours. I wanted to share my gratitude for them here and how they care for their guest and the resort! Read less
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Nov 22, 2023 mollieb708 Columbus, United States

Overall nice place to stay! Beach is small but kinda nice that it was close to the hotel to go back and forth to bar. Only one waitress for the entire pool deck some days. Marlando and Kurtis at the pool bar make the best drinks!! TrudyAnn was our pool waitress the last day and she was very sweet and brought us drinks and helped with making a… Read more
Overall nice place to stay! Beach is small but kinda nice that it was close to the hotel to go back and forth to bar. Only one waitress for the entire pool deck some days. Marlando and Kurtis at the pool bar make the best drinks!! TrudyAnn was our pool waitress the last day and she was very sweet and brought us drinks and helped with making a bracelet. Tjay with the event staff was the sweetest person along with Delicious! Read less
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Nov 22, 2023 dwest1619

Secrets St. James could definitely use an overhaul on its entire resort. Starting with getting a fresh front desk staff after traveling literally all day no one wants to come in to rude and unfriendly people. Do some general maintenance to the outside of your building. Update the inside of your rooms they look the same when I was there four years… Read more
Secrets St. James could definitely use an overhaul on its entire resort. Starting with getting a fresh front desk staff after traveling literally all day no one wants to come in to rude and unfriendly people. Do some general maintenance to the outside of your building. Update the inside of your rooms they look the same when I was there four years ago. Get some new cushions on your lounge chairs at your pool. Put a little seasoning on your food at your restaurants it’s all very bland. Do something with your so-called club desires because there’s nothing desirable about that. Air out your main entertainment room it stunk to high heaven. And we weren’t the only ones who made comments upon leaving your indoor entertainment hall. Overall secrets Saint James is not worth your money Read less