Montego Bay

We've really enjoyed our visit at oceans eden bay. Overall I give it a 9 out of 10. Our favourite restaurant was the marlin and the server Raniel was phenomenal. We will be back again

The hotel was chosen because of size and location - which was perfect, Service in some areas challenging at best - Buffet had lots of choice but very repetitive from day to day. SOME very rude (perhaps over worked staff) No local beer. siting management choice. Some fantastic cant do enough staff which compensated! always had to ask for replacements in room - water towels, wash cloths. floor sweep at the 4th day! Chairs everywhere very uncomfortable! views from balcony excellent! very basic hotel!

Hotel staff's was above what was expected every one was extremely informative and helpful for all inquiries. The buffet was beautiful and a nice variety everyday. The ala cartes were very well prepared and done to perfection.

My fiancee and myself fully enjoyed our stay at this resort, we stayed on the Hideaway adults only side, we had just a basic room as we decided we didn't need anything over the top from the diamond club. Our drinks and food were all satisfactory and really haven't anything to complain about other then the cleaning of our room, we aren't extremely early riders but we were at the pool by 930-10am and we would put the service sign on our door and when we would come back at 430pm the room was never cleaned and we had to call to get our mini fridge filled, now normally I don't care about the fridge but with my fiancee being diabetic I count on having some pop or snacks in the fridge in case he gets low and we never had any snacks just a few pops even when we asked for them to fill it. That being said Our stay was amazing and we would return I would also like to send a shout out to the waiter named Ruchoy at Grazie, this guy needs a raise he was so personable and made our time in the restaurant extremely enjoyable.

We came for our Honeymoon and they did not disappoint. Beautiful resort with beautiful people. The service from all the people there was awesome. Already looking to go back there.

Overall I had a great vacation @ the Holiday Inn. However the Holiday Inn is very old, with little updating done. Especially the guest rooms. Our first day of checking in was not good. We waited hours to get a room. The staff appeared short staffed and really didn't seem to care about the delay. They seemed disorganized for incoming guests. The food was good but the deserts were substandard. The drinks in the hotel were watered down. I couldn't taste the alcohol. The bars by the adult pool were great and the bartender working was amazing. The food depots set up outside were great. Our rooms were cleaned @ the beginning of the week but towards the end we would have no one cleaning lady and had to beg to get fresh towels. The staff seemed overworked and were possibly a staff shortage. The beds are very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. I think the hotel should provide fresh water bottles daily for your rooms. They provided the basic. The employees were very friendly. The rooms are a little stressed and need some renovations. The bathroom doors don't close and our patio door would not close properly thus, leaving it unlocked. My biggest concern are the cats at the resort. I felt so bad for them . NO fresh water or food by the employees. Guests including myself started saving left over food to feed these beautiful animals. One individual was yelled at by a grounds keeper for leaving cat food on the ground. The cats are clean, very friendly and loved our company but they are starving. There were kittens on the resort and one of the workers was hollered at for not disposing of them immediately. He stated he was to remove them at 2 weeks old and place them on the other side of the road. Which was cruel as the kittens would not survive and run over by vehicles. Bring some Cat food with you! If they invested in spay and neuter it would solve the issues. Most people enjoyed their company. The Wifi was terrible. The Holiday Inn needs to update their connections. The shops were very reasonably priced and had a nice variety. The prices for activities were a little high considering a tip would need to be included. The grounds around the resort are well maintained. Entertainment was not as great as I expected. I would have loved to see traditional dancers and more cultural integrated. The private restaurants were very nice and the staff went out of their way to fulfill your needs. The tour guide booked through our AC representative Nicolette for excursions Assani was wonderful and knowledgeable. Nicolette our AC representative for orientation and excursions was great.

Not much to tell, it was a great holiday and I would return to this hotel and chain, it is our 3rd time staying at an Iberostar resort.

The hotel is a bit run down but still has everything you need. Access to everything gives you the option to be at the louder pool area or quiet side. The beach is under construction but still has lots of activities. The staff is the most helpful and kindest I've ever met. All the restaurants were amazing

I read a lot of reviews before we went to Secrets Wild Orchid and since we've been back and I wanted to write as comprehensive a review as possible for future visitors. BACKGROUND: Went on a couple's trip from Feb 10-17 2024 (during Super Bowl and Valentine's Day). We booked a Preferred Club King Swim Out that had butler service included. CHECK-IN: The check-in process was a breeze. We arrived around 4:00pm and we were in our room about 30 minutes later. The Preferred Club check-in was nice and relaxed. We were pushed a bit to join a breakfast and sales promotion during our stay. I read about this in advance and simply said no. There was a little more effort to get us to agree, but when I simply said “I don't want to but thanks”, they stopped and that was it. I read reviews of people getting really pestered and pressured during check-in, but this wasn't the case with me. We then met one of our butlers who took us to our room and showed us around a bit. THE ROOM: The room was excellent. Spacious and very clean. Yes, there are some signs of wear and tear (some scratches in the wood closet, an area rug with some worn spots) but nothing that screamed to me that this place was neglected. The bed was firm and comfortable, all the linens, towels, robes, etc. were clean. I requested a bottle of champagne and it was there, chilling on ice. The view was stunning and everything worked. I've read other reviews about how cold the room is and yes, it was quite cold and felt even colder when coming in from the Jamaican heat outside. We were able to adjust the thermostat to get the temperature up slightly. Now saying all of this, I can understand how difficult it must be to maintain a consistent temperature in these suites. I can truly say that we both got used to the cool room temperature and, in fact, welcomed it after being outside all day in the heat. Overall, the room was exactly what I expected. THE BUTLERS: Our butlers were Kenroy and Duran and these two gentlemen were the best. Every day, we had our spot on the beach reserved for us with a cooler full of beer and water and later on a bottle of champagne and a coconut delivered without asking. Every night we had our dinner reservations taken care of which meant that we never had to wait around for dinner. If we needed anything (more drinks, lunch, snorkeling arrangements, a golf cart lift to the other side of the property) all we would have to do is call and they would show up with a smile. I understand that this is a perk that we paid for and that a lot of people complain about lack of beach or pool chairs, waiting for dinner reservations, etc. which are all valid. But if you have the means to do so, I highly recommend the butler service as it takes your vacation to another level. THE PROPERTY: The property was excellent. All three resorts (Wild Orchid, St. James and Breathless) were clean and with beautiful landscaping. I heard some complain about the lack of bottled water on the property, but there are barrels full of iced bottle water throughout the beach. The beach itself was gorgeous. The pool was clean and every night we saw multiple staff ensuring that it would be pristine again first thing in the morning. The fitness centre, although small, had a wide array of machines and some free weights. It can feel cramped in there when there's more than 5 people working out at the same time though. THE FOOD: We tried the Mexican (Il Patio), Italian (Portofino), French (Bordeaux), Jamaican (Blue Mountain), Fusion (Altitudes – Rooftop @ Breathless) and Seafood (Oceana). We skipped the hibachi place as it's not our thing. The food was what you'd expect from a resort: average portion size that is done in a catering fashion. I read reviews of some people complaining that the food was lukewarm and yes, sometimes we did get food that could've been hotter, but this didn't happen regularly. The portions can be on the small side if you're a big eater. But in that case, order more food. It's an all-inclusive. We saw it happen. We ate our breakfasts every day at the World Café buffet, although we had the option of the Preferred Club breakfast buffet (good selection for a small buffet) and a la carte at Bordeaux. We also sampled the jerk chicken from the cart (AMAZING!) and the jerk chicken and pork and patties from the Barefoot Grill (also AMAZING!) for lunch. We also had some snacks from the Preferred Club from time-to-time and they were quite good too. I'd give the food an 8/10. ACTIVITIES: We didn't do much. We mostly stuck to our usual spot relaxing on the Preferred Club beach or at our swim out. We stopped in at the Super Bowl party (which was a great setup on the beach with tons of food and drink) and we went to a couple of the shows (good bands playing reggae music and some standard resort type entertainment). We did get a private snorkel from Floyd the lifeguard which was a highlight of the trip! Highly recommend. THE SERVICE: The service was so friendly. Kenroy and Duran were amazing butlers. Sean and Mathew were fantastic bellmen who were always smiling and joking. The staff that ran the Preferred Club bar and buffet were always happy to see you and get you whatever you needed. The café staff were top notch and efficient and made the best lattes and americanos. Rodney at the rum shop was not only friendly, but very knowledgeable and happy to let us try multiple rums. The lifeguard Floyd was amazing taking us out on a private snorkel where we saw some amazing fish, including an eagle ray. Dowaine and Alona at the Barracuda bar were engaging and awesome. Overall, this was the best service I've ever received on a vacation and I've been to Sandals, Excellence and Barcelo properties before. SUMMARY: This is a great place. If you're the kind of person that can afford a little more to add the Preferred Club butler service to your vacation, I would do it and I would specifically ask for Kenroy and Duran. This made the whole vacation more relaxing and enjoyable. If you're expecting a room that looks like you're the first person ever staying in it… if you're expecting Michelin-star rated meals prepared by world-renowned executive chefs on a daily basis… if you're expecting drinks like Dom Perignon, Clas Azul or Louis XIII cognac… then I'm afraid this place is not going to cut it for you. However, if you want to be treated like royalty, eat well, drink well and stay in a clean, comfortable and well-appointed room, in a beautiful paradise surrounded by friendly people, then book your vacation here.

Just what I needed a relaxing getaway with the family, food was just right, rooms spacious and very clean ,the staff and the views are amazing. Everyday a different activity on the beach or in the Caribbean Sea