Catalonia Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin 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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Dec 15, 2024 George R

Average at best Hotel in Montego Bay. Hotel is old and needs updating, staff is okay, food horrible. This property is not what is expected when traveling to Jamaica. Easily the worst hotel on the island. Reminiscent of a Motel 6 in the US. Food is sub par.
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Dec 11, 2024 raine29 Boston, Massachusetts

The staff are friendly. The hotel is spacious open and clean. The buffet was nice with varieties both local and foreign dishes. A bit of an upgrade is needed with the rooms. The area is nice and quiet. Close to the airport and other shopping market place. Security is great.
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Dec 11, 2024 Shanique B

During my stay at Catalonia i came across some amusing entertainment team. neisha,Pauline,lashana,sharrion, and Dj Andre, Dj Renord the life guards(jerome and Sanjay) they made me and my team days enjoyable with laughter, music,dancing and game activities
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never disappoints

Dec 11, 2024 D4806YUcorinned London, United Kingdom

This hotel never disappoints. Every year it is the same as if we never left. Staff is great and rooms with ocean view are amazing. Very clean and you get privacy even at the hotel beach if you wish as it’s never over crowded. The only criticism I have since the take over from the Holiday Inn is that the sellers are no longer allowed to sell their… Read more
This hotel never disappoints. Every year it is the same as if we never left. Staff is great and rooms with ocean view are amazing. Very clean and you get privacy even at the hotel beach if you wish as it’s never over crowded. The only criticism I have since the take over from the Holiday Inn is that the sellers are no longer allowed to sell their merchandise on the grounds of the hotel but have to sit in the sea or go round with boats out in the sea instead. The guests always found it a nice touch that the two or three local guys were able to have a “gift shop” underneath the trees at the end of the beach. They are very nice and chilled and never bothered anyone. Now the tourists have to go outside the hotel to buy their gifts from the shops where you get hassled and I always find it a stressful experience. Give the three guys their spot back!! They always sold really useful and nice merchandise and guests have always really liked them there! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible check in and rooms are in desperate need of upgrade, but the staff made it and enjoyable trip

Dec 9, 2024 chaco1968 Hellertown, Pennsylvania

We were here last year under the Holiday Inn owners and had no issues. So far, this trip has nothing but problems. There are 9 of us ,4 adults and 5 kids, so we needed 3 rooms 2 adjoining. Our rooms were supposed to be ready at 3 but weren't ready until 5. When we got to the rooms the 2 that were supposed to be adjoining were across the hall from… Read more
We were here last year under the Holiday Inn owners and had no issues. So far, this trip has nothing but problems. There are 9 of us ,4 adults and 5 kids, so we needed 3 rooms 2 adjoining. Our rooms were supposed to be ready at 3 but weren't ready until 5. When we got to the rooms the 2 that were supposed to be adjoining were across the hall from each other and one of them was already occupied and the other had a moldy smell. They did give us the room next to the other but the a/c was broken. The other room was missing the remote for the a/c and the phone didn't work. They tried to make it right by promising to upgrade our rooms the next day. They did give us upgraded rooms on the 4th floor of building 2 which were nice rooms but the elevator was broken so we had to lug everything up and down the stairs every day. On the bright side the staff were amazing and made the trip a winner. Sharrion and Lashana of the entertainment crew were excellent. Jerome the lifeguard was great with the kids. Read less