Vanessa’s guidebook to Jamaica
Sightseeing
A natural waterfall that is actually a series of small to midsize falls that even kids can climb. Guides are available and recommended if you want good pics with everyone in your group. Bring your water shoes.
800 locals recommend
Dunn's River Falls and Park
Main StreetA natural waterfall that is actually a series of small to midsize falls that even kids can climb. Guides are available and recommended if you want good pics with everyone in your group. Bring your water shoes.
Food scene
A nice chill spot to eat some Jamaican fare along a private beach. Some nights there is live music. Located about 15 minutes from Jewel Grande Resort.
50 locals recommend
Chill Out Hut
A1 Greenwood AvenueA nice chill spot to eat some Jamaican fare along a private beach. Some nights there is live music. Located about 15 minutes from Jewel Grande Resort.
A high end restaurant that specializes in Jamaican fare. Located on the grounds of Half Moon Resort and Golf Course. Was a former sugar plantation.
Great for special occasions or a romantic meal.
Dress Code enforced.
32 locals recommend
Sugar Mill Restaurant
A high end restaurant that specializes in Jamaican fare. Located on the grounds of Half Moon Resort and Golf Course. Was a former sugar plantation.
Great for special occasions or a romantic meal.
Dress Code enforced.
Uncorked West m
Alice Eldemire DriveWine and cheese...need I say more?! Nice atmosphere.
Best sunset from the restaurant that serves delicious food and drink! The owner is a friend who lives on property and has been running this family owned establishment for years.
Hibiscus Lodge
83 Main StBest sunset from the restaurant that serves delicious food and drink! The owner is a friend who lives on property and has been running this family owned establishment for years.
Jerk food cooked at the onsite pit and a bar for tropical drinks or a Red Stripe beer.
127 locals recommend
Scotchies
Jerk food cooked at the onsite pit and a bar for tropical drinks or a Red Stripe beer.
Relaxing views of the bay. Food is decent and has something for everyone even those who may not be into traditional Jamaican fare. Drinks are nice. Some nights it turns into a hangout spot with music.
250 locals recommend
Pier One
Relaxing views of the bay. Food is decent and has something for everyone even those who may not be into traditional Jamaican fare. Drinks are nice. Some nights it turns into a hangout spot with music.
Good seafood with a view of Montego Bay harbor. Right on the "hip strip" and some nights has live music like jazz and salsa.
30 locals recommend
Marguerite's
Good seafood with a view of Montego Bay harbor. Right on the "hip strip" and some nights has live music like jazz and salsa.
Golf Courses
Located directly across the Jewel Grande resort property. A beautiful 18 hole golf course. Learn about how the golf course got it's name.
24 locals recommend
White Witch Golf Course
Rose Hall RoadLocated directly across the Jewel Grande resort property. A beautiful 18 hole golf course. Learn about how the golf course got it's name.
Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
Rose Hall RoadHalf Moon Golf Course
City/town information
Negril is located 1.5 hr drive west from Montego Bay. A great day trip from the resort if you have the time during your stay at Jewel Grande. Famous 7 Mile Beach, cliff diving, and popular bar Rick's Cafe for sunsets.
85 locals recommend
Negril
Negril is located 1.5 hr drive west from Montego Bay. A great day trip from the resort if you have the time during your stay at Jewel Grande. Famous 7 Mile Beach, cliff diving, and popular bar Rick's Cafe for sunsets.
About an 1hr and 40min drive from Montego Bay. Has plenty to do and see.
152 locals recommend
Ocho Rios
About an 1hr and 40min drive from Montego Bay. Has plenty to do and see.
Adventure
Ziplining, bobsled track, and treetop lift over the canopy with panamoric views. Located in nearby Ocho Rios.
450 locals recommend
Mystic Mountain, Rainforest Adventures
Ziplining, bobsled track, and treetop lift over the canopy with panamoric views. Located in nearby Ocho Rios.
Guided Horseback tours in and near the water.
29 locals recommend
Chukka Caribbean Adventures - Corporate Office
Guided Horseback tours in and near the water.
Want a fun catamaran for a day trip on the water. Music, snacks, vibes, and snorkeling. Reasonable pricing. Great for all!
Rapsody Tours, Cruises & Charters
Kent AvenueWant a fun catamaran for a day trip on the water. Music, snacks, vibes, and snorkeling. Reasonable pricing. Great for all!
Grocery/Supplies
Fairly complete selection of food and alcohol close to the resort.
69 locals recommend
Progressive Foods Supermarket
Fairly complete selection of food and alcohol close to the resort.
Hospitals/Emergency Clinics
Baywest Wellness Hospital
Just in case...
Private hospital. May be significantly more costly for service but the newest medical center in the area.
7 locals recommend
Hospiten Montego Bay
Private hospital. May be significantly more costly for service but the newest medical center in the area.