Catalonia Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Star rating

Deluxe Room
Sorrento Restaurant
Kenko Japanese Restaurant
Adults only pool
Junior Suite
Views from Ocean-Front room
Deluxe Room
Sorrento Restaurant
Kenko Japanese Restaurant
Adults only pool
Junior Suite
Views from Ocean-Front room

The hotel

This authentic basic resort sits on the edge of a half-mile stretch of sandy beach. Offering clean, simple accommodation at a good price, it’s great for families with rooms spacious enough for everyone. If you’re part of a large family or group, some rooms are also conveniently interconnected. Families will appreciate the spacious beach and water sport activities, whilst taking a swim over to the private island, which will keep the little ones occupied. Adults have a dedicated pool, spa and fitness centre if you can pull yourself away from the sunbed!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Along a half mile stretch of coastline, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Montego Bay. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

522 rooms on 4 floors in 7 buildings. Elevator access to all upper level rooms. All with air-conditioning, balcony or patio, TV, complimentary WiFi, clock/radio alarm, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed with a sleeper sofa or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 3 adults and  1 child. Garden View Rooms have garden or courtyard views.

All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks and local brand drinks, facilities, activities and children's programs as provided by the resort. Food options either include a buffet meal service or a la carte, depending on the resort schedule. All A la carte specialty restaurants are free of charge but reservations are required. These items/restaurants are clearly marked, and items highlighted on all menus. Beverage selection includes house brands, as defined by the resort. The use of non-motorised sports is included (excluding floats). Refundable deposits may be required for equipment rentals. Airport transfers are not included.

Superior Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with partial ocean views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Suite has a separate living room and oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Grand Caribbean Buffet restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner; buffet-style International cuisine). Mamma Mia (dinner; Italian fine dining). Terrace (dinner, à la carte seafood specialities). Ayami Japanese Restaurant (dinner, Teppanyaki). BLoved (dinner, Jamaican à la carte). Sea Blue Bar & Grill (light lunch bites including hamburgers, grilled cheese, fish and fries). Funny Snacks (ice-cream, nachos, hotdogs, popcorn). Jerk Bar (serving Jamaican Jerked Chicken and Pork). Lobby Bar, Players Sports Bar, Irie Pool Bar (swim-up adults-only pool). Pearl Lounge & Bar - for guests who have booked Rose Hall Adults only.

Please note: there is a Resort Casual dress code for all restaurants. Reservations are required at à la carte restaurants.

2 swimming pools (1 freeform lagoon-style pool and 1 adults-only with a swim-up pool bar and whirlpool). Private beach with island. Spa*. Salon*. Health and fitness centre. Recreation and sports court (basketball). Snorkelling and kayaks. Tennis, table tennis and pool table. Kids Club (supervised activities for kids). Children's playground.

Basic self-service laundry room*. Babysitting*. Concierge. Complimentary self -parking. Complimentary Internet access. Mini-mart. Gift shop. Cash machine.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights between 2 Jan-22 Dec. 7 nights between 23 Dec - 1 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at this property up to and including 11 years.

Dress code: Resort Casual for restaurants.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great vacation with fantastic Entertainment staff

Feb 19, 2025 Erica Coombs W

My family and i visited the Catalonia Resort, we had a great time. The food was ok, but the Animation team was great. Big shout out to Lashana, Pauline, Sasha, Sharion, Neisha and Terry ( gym instructor). We hope to visit again. We would recommend others to the resort so they can see caralonia for what it is and not base on reviews online.
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Feb 19, 2025 Johanna Q

We just got back from a wonderful week at this resort with my husband, kids and some friends. I read a lot of reviews before I left and started worrying if we had made the right decision, but it is beautiful, the staff are amazing and accommodating, the food is plentiful, and we had a really great time. The swim out island is a nice touch! I can… Read more
We just got back from a wonderful week at this resort with my husband, kids and some friends. I read a lot of reviews before I left and started worrying if we had made the right decision, but it is beautiful, the staff are amazing and accommodating, the food is plentiful, and we had a really great time. The swim out island is a nice touch! I can attest that the other guests were enjoying themselves too, and we made some fun new friends along the way. A couple things to point out to manage your expectations...it is no longer a Holiday Inn, so if you plan to go and compare the two, you will inevitably be disappointed, because they're just not the same hotel chain. Also, it is NOT 5* star resort, and if you go expecting that, again, you will probably be disappointed. It's an affordable resort that we thoroughly enjoyed, and we would definitely go back. Special shout out to the entertainment team who were great at getting everyone involved, and specifically Tavin and Shanjay at the pool who kept our kids busy for hours letting our girls chase them around. They were the best! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating not happy. group of 6 .not returning

Feb 19, 2025 WHITEWIT

room was ok, except air conditoner sounded like plane taking off, so could not run all night. patio door stuck so could'nt open it. i ended up fixing it. The staff in buffet were rude and always no cups for coffee and if you were luck to finally get one then you had to ask 3 staff to get the coffee which took atlest 25 min, then they did'nt… Read more
room was ok, except air conditoner sounded like plane taking off, so could not run all night. patio door stuck so could'nt open it. i ended up fixing it. The staff in buffet were rude and always no cups for coffee and if you were luck to finally get one then you had to ask 3 staff to get the coffee which took atlest 25 min, then they did'nt bring the creamer. just very poor set up. our friends reservation was lost, good thing i had copy of the conformation our they would have been left hi and dry. very poorl run Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful week of sun and fun. As an Inn keeper, I was very pleased with the accommodations and overall experience. We intend t

Feb 18, 2025 GrandTour592799 Ogdensburg, New York

We were not sure what to expect, but the resort exceeded our expectations with a great room, terrific facilities, food and a superb beach. It was a very relaxing week with fun in the sun. Loved the swim up bar at the adult pool. Incredible service. Loved the little island.
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Feb 14, 2025 Julie M

The hotel had water issues. The first couple of days, the water in our room was sporadic and generally luke warm. Then their water main broke, so we didn't have water for two days. The managers didn't seem to care. The front line staff were great.