For hundreds of years, Jamaica has been one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Western Hemisphere. Thanks to its clear waters, sandy beaches, and infamous nightlife, Jamaica draws travelers by the literal boatloads. In fact, nearly three million tourists visited Jamaica between January and August of 2018.
One of the best things about Jamaica is its affordability. One can easily lock down a multi-day, all-inclusive vacation in Jamaica for under $1,000.
Royal Decameron Montego Beach
Located on Gloucester Avenue just north of Doctor’s Cave Beach, the Royal Decameron gives guests a convenient home base for enjoying Montego Beach.
For just under $680 per guest, visitors get three nights in a garden view room equipped with a king-size bed. The package price includes three meals a day at Royal Decameron’s Passa Passa buffet restaurant and unlimited beverages. Better still, visitors receive unfettered access to Royal Decameron’s saunas, hot tubs, tennis courts, and pools. Plus, nightly live entertainment is available to all guests.
A typical day at the Royal Decameron includes sunbathing at the resort’s private beach and snatching daiquiris from the swim-up bars. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and windsurfing as part of their all-inclusive vacation plan. Beach volleyball games are a mainstay of the Royal Decameron experience. Nearby natural attractions include Dunn’s River Falls, Blue Mountains National Park and the Martha Brae River. Many guests make a trip into town to visit the Bob Marley Museum and soak up a little local flavor at the watering holes of Montego Bay’s Hip Strip.
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
For $830 per person, guests get a junior suite that sleeps up to four for three glorious nights on Jamaica’s northwest shore. The Grand Palladium boasts five outdoor pools, three poolside bars, and three beach bars to keep visitors lubricated 24/7. This all-inclusive travel package comes with a complimentary breakfast every morning as well as free drinks for the duration of the stay. Additional dining options are available at reasonable rates at the resort’s 10 unique restaurants scattered across the sprawling property.
Like most premier Jamaican resort hot spots, the Grand Palladium offers kayaking, snorkeling, and windsurfing on its sandy white beaches. Dryland activities include miniature golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Scuba lessons and tee times are available if you feel like splurging. There’s also a water park and a children’s pool on the premises. If you need to really relax, nearby Zentropia offers body scrubs, massages, and a Turkish bath. Once the sun goes down, adults can take in a show at one of the many clubs found on the property.
Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay
For just under $790 for three nights of pure bliss, Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay represents one of the best vacation values in all of Jamaica. Located just 150 meters from the most gorgeous beach on the island, Luxury Bahia Principe gives value-conscious visitors access to three outdoor swimming pools and a ton of dining options. Your all-inclusive vacation plan comes with a junior suite that sleeps up to three, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary snacks at a bevy of bars all over the resort.
If you want to venture away from on-site bars, Luxury Bahia Principe has the usual kayaking and snorkeling options you’d expect. There’s also soccer and tennis on dry land if you want to stretch your legs. Premier restaurants like Don Pablo give guests the flexibility to enjoy the best fare that the area has to offer in an intimate setting. What’s more, this classic Victorian property boasts a spa that offers stone massages and aromatherapy. Nearby attractions like the Seven Oaks Sanctuary and the Green Grotto Caves make for fulfilling diversions.
Iberostar Rose Hall Suites
Easily one of the most sought-after accommodations in Montego Bay, the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites is a memory maker you won’t soon forget. At $980 per guest for three nights, this all-inclusive package is an absolute steal. Built on the grounds of an old sugar plantation, the resort boasts the whitest sands and the most eye-catching turquoise waters that Montego Bay has to offer. Package buyers get a junior suite that sleeps up to four guests, a free buffet breakfast, and all the snorkeling they can handle.
For a few dollars more, the nearby Cinnamon Hill Golf Course is open to visitors with a serious links habit. Surf lovers can rent a catamaran or take scuba lessons in between trips to the on-site spa that features Roman baths, Vichy showers, and massages. On-site dining options include the superlative Maria Bonita Restaurant, one of the best Mexican joints this side of Kingston. Guests can check out Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Ríos or hit the Hip Strip for a little shopping. Kids can enjoy the Lazy River while the adults party.
RIU Ocho Rios
For under $860 for the usual three nights, guests that opt for an all-inclusive stay at Hotel RIU Ocho Rios get a ton of bang for their buck. This resort located on Mammee Bay in Ocho Rios provides guests with a welcome cocktail, unlimited beverages, round-the-clock snacks, and a free beginner scuba lesson. The package also boasts a standard ocean-facing room that sleeps up to four. Furthermore, guests get a $35 spa credit, a free buffet breakfast every morning, and superior Wi-Fi throughout the resort’s grounds.
On-site activities include sailing, snorkeling, and windsurfing as well as tennis and volleyball matches at all hours. Local excursions to Dunn’s River Falls and Dolphin Cove are a must if you want to really enjoy what the area has to offer. If you can tear yourself away from the many pool-side bars on the premises, there’s plenty of golf and mountain biking to be had within a short journey. The nearby Renova Spa has aromatherapy treatments, body wraps and massages to help the stresses of modern life melt away.