Hotel

The Half Moon Resort, Montego Bay, is a spectacular and grand five-star holiday destination. It comprises 400 acres of tropical landscape, tall palms and fragrant gardens, as well as the resort's two signature crescent beaches.

Guests at Half Moon shouldn’t miss the chance to explore a magnificent underwater paradise with dives from the Captain’s Water Sports and Dive Centre.

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Entrance

Lobby

Hibiscus Suite

Hibiscus Suite - Bedroom

Hibiscus Suite - Bathroom

Hibiscus Suite - Patio

Royal Suite

Imperial Suite

Imperial Suite - Bedroom

Half Moon Resort

Half Moon Resort

Olympic Pool

Sunset Beach

Room Service

Beach

Beach BBQ

Seagrape Terrace

19th Hole

Dolphin Swimming

Scuba

Sailboats

Tennis

Shopping

Fitness Centre

Horse Riding

Equestrian Centre

Kids Club

Board Room

Spa

Spa - Massage

Spa - Manicure

Yoga Pavillion

Golf - Hole 11

Golf - Hole 16

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Guest Rooms

The Half Moon Resort offers 398 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and villas within elegant Georgian-style buildings and set within lush surroundings.

Amenities

All rooms, suites and villas are furnished with Colour Cable Television, Hair Dryer, Direct Dial Telephone with Data Ports, Magnified Shaving Mirrors, AM/FM Radios, 110V Electrical Outlets, Refrigerated Mini-Bar, Air Conditioning, In-Room Safe, Bathrobes, Iron/Ironing Board, Twice-daily maid and turn-down service, Balconies or Patios.

Superior Rooms: Decorated with vibrant hues and stately furnishings. King and twin beds available.

Deluxe Rooms: Designed to offer privacy and seclusion, tucked behind garden alcoves in a cluster of white-washed cottages. Views of the sea or tropical gardens. Twin beds or king size.

Junior Suites: Spacious and comfortably elegant, with a living area and twin or king beds.

Deluxe Suites: Two storey Deluxe Suites offer a colourful and spacious bedroom and spacious living area downstairs. All deluxe suites include a kitchen (a personal cook can be arranged) and spacious patio downstairs.

Royal Suite: Offer elegantly appointed and spacious guest room, living area and over-sized bathroom. Step out onto your own private patio or verandah and enjoy the view.

Hibiscus Suite: Refreshing and new, beachfront Hibiscus Rooms and Suites offer magnificent views, plantation-style décor and expansive patios or balconies overlooking the sea. All have wireless internet access. Include a large bedroom, living area and over-sized bathroom.

Spa Suites: (700 - 1000 ft²) located within a few steps of the fantastic new Half Moon Spa. Rich, brown Jatoba wood floors. Traditional French doors offer views of the breathtaking azure sea and beach. Oversized bedrooms have custom-made Half Moon Memories beds (King or 2 Queen). Chroma therapy bubble jet tub - Tub emits various colours in keeping with the belief that colour therapy provides healing through the eyes.

Dedicated spa treatment areas convert to a private spa studio or fitness studio, all offering views of the Caribbean Sea.

Bar/Dining

From afternoon tea and authentic Italian cuisine, to a beachside barbecue, guests at Half Moon can look forward to a fantastic culinary experience. With six delightful restaurants, Half Moon gives you so many delicious choices. Dress Code for restaurants is casual elegant (no shorts, no jeans, no t-shirts.)

Restaurants

Seagrape Terrace: Overlooks Sunset Beach. Named after the prickly Seagrape tree found throughout the Resort. Tasty lunches, traditional afternoon tea, delightful snacks and gourmet evening dining.

Il Giardino: Elegant restaurant, authentic Italian dishes. Dinner only.

The Sugar Mill: Original stone terrace and entryway welcomes guests to dine al fresco with gourmet contemporary Jamaican cuisine, live music and romance. Open for dinner only.

The Royal Stocks: Pull up a stool and order a pint and a plate of fish and chips at this fun and authentic English Pub. The name "Royal Stocks" honours a visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip.

The Akbar Restaurant: In the finest Mogul tradition, savour authentic Tandoori and Moghlai cuisine.

Bars

Cedar Bar: Just steps from the crystal sands of the Sunset Beach.

Hibiscus Pool Bar: Hop on a stool without leaving the cooling waters of the Hibiscus Pool.

The 19th Hole Bar: After a round of golf, the 19th hole is the perfect spot to relax with a cold drink.

La Baguette: With Oleander Pool on one side, and the Caribbean on the other, this al fresco bar offers light continental breakfast, all-day sandwiches and a luncheon grill.

The Beach Bar: Adjacent to the Seagrape Terrace and overlooking Sunset Beach.

Lester's Bar: The walls of this old-world style lounge are filled with colourful artwork by renowned Polish artist Michael Lester. Located just off the main lobby, and home to one of the Resort's finest pianists.

Leisure Facilities

Half Moon offers an unparalleled range of activities for even the most discriminating traveller.

Fifty-one swimming pools, many assigned to private cottages, suites or villas. Also, Hibiscus Swim-Up Pool, Oleander Pool, and the Olympic-sized Lap Pool.

Watersports and Beach Activities: Snorkel, sail, dive, windsurf, water ski, kayak and cruise the Caribbean. The choice is yours at Half Moon. Our aquatic experts, Captains Watersports and Dive Centre, provide everything from equipment to certified instructors, as well as offering nearby dive sites that teem with a variety of fish, coral and caverns.

Thirteen Tennis courts and four international squash courts, with clinic and lessons available, Croquet lawn, putting green, jogging and cycling trails, basketball and volleyball courts, world-class equestrian centre, a fully-equipped gym with personal trainers, duty-free shopping and complete spa facilities. Also, 18 holes golf course and Golf Academy

Also at Half Moon, an unforgettable experience, Dolphin Lagoon offer an opportunity to come to meet, swim and even kiss the dolphins. Half Moon is the only resort in the Caribbean to offer this incredible experience, on-site.

Mountain Biking: Cycle the exciting Mount Zion trail, through scenic countryside, hills and valleys of the old Rose Hall Estate, catching spectacular views of the coastline.

Shopping: With 40 speciality shops and boutiques, Half Moon offers a fantastic selection of duty-free boutiques at The Shopping Arcade, near the Hotel Lobby and at the more extensive Half Moon Shopping Village, just a quick shuttle ride away.

Half Moon Shopping Arcade

Shops include:

Half Moon Logo Shop - Half Moon logoed gift items and souvenirs.

Resort Wear Gift Shop - Gift items, coffee, beach wear, souvenir items.

Traveller - Leather goods, gold and silver jewellery, sandals.

Pronto Mare - La Perla swimsuits, linen, jewellery, hats, men's clothing.

Casual Corner - Bathing suits, dresses.

Cigar Shop - Selection of genuine Cuban and Jamaican cigars.

Happy Moments - Liquor, art and crafts, paintings, men's clothing.

The Half Moon Shopping Village

Shops and restaurants include:

Akbar Restaurant - Thai and Indian cuisine, open for lunch and dinner.

Bijoux - Duty-free Jewellery and Perfumes.

Reggae Explosion - Film Show and Music from the Legendary Musician Bob Marley.

Casa d'Oro - Duty-free Jewellery and Perfumes.

Cigar Shop - Exquisite Cigars.

Commissary - Food, Sundries, Wine and Beer.

Envy - High-end ladies fashion.

Golden Nugget - Duty-free Jewellery and Perfumes.

Ventura Photo Studio - Photo Studio.

Local Area

Half Moon is located in the Rose Hall area, just 8 miles north of Montego Bay, and just 5 miles from Montego Bay (Sangster) International Airport.

All-Inclusive

All Inclusive Packages in 2010 at Half Moon Rose Hall

Luxury Golf Packages at Montego Bay

All-Inclusive Packages at Half Moon Resort with Lorrin Golf include:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails & House Wines by the Glass, Premium drinks at hotel bars, Minibar drinks Consumed in room, Round-trip airport

Transfers (Sangster’s International –Montego Bay only), Bottle of Champagne on arrival, Unlimited Golf Greens Fees, Cart and Caddy (18-holes Daily),

Welcome Gift – Sleeve of Half Moon Logo Balls and Logo Hat Golf Around at Rose Hall Golf Association properties – Ritz Carlton and Rose Hall

Resort, Day & night Tennis (not lessons), Use of fitness center, 18 hole putting course, Weekly Manager’s Cocktail Party (Mondays & Fridays),

Croquet, ˜ Table Tennis, Volley Ball, Basketball, Badminton Use of Squash Courts, Single and Double Kayaks˜, Lilos, Paddel-Boats, Two large public

pools (Hibiscus & Oleander), Olympic size lap pool, Nightly entertainment, Jacuzzi Access to the “Anancy Children’s Village” Government tax & service

charge. (Drinks not included at Royal Stocks and Akbar Thai Gardens)

Families

Anancy Children's Village

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The Anancy Children’s Village at Half Moon is themed on Jamaica’s fabled children’s character Anancy the Spider!

The Children’s Village for children aged 3-12 is like a small town for young ones, complete with brightly coloured buildings and play-areas to enliven the senses of young visitors.

Programmes include puppet shows in Tacoomah Hut, cold refreshments in Patoo’s Lookout, creative classes in Artsy Kraftsy, and story telling. At the Anancy Children’s Village, children will also have the opportunity to learn more about Jamaica in a safe, fun and captivating environment.

The Anancy Children’s Village at Half Moon includes shaded play areas, activity rooms, a wading pool, sand box, expansive outdoor play area with each activity supervised by a well-trained coordinator.

Personal babysitters and nannies are at the Half Moon Resort, available with 24 hours notice.

There is also plenty for older children including tennis clinics, volleyball, nature walks, golf, squash, horseback riding and water sports galore. The Games Room, located at the Oleander Terrace is open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and offers a variety of video games.

The landscaped tropical grounds and estate of Half Moon make for a perfect day of exploring on two wheels. Bike rentals for children are available at the Bicycle Tent.

Free Nights

Stay 14 Nights, Pay for 7 from Jun-Oct, 2010

Offer already included on Golf Packages prices

Stay 7 Nights Pay for 6

Stay 9–14 Nights pay for 7

Offer to be applied to non-golfers on booking

Offer Dates: June 1 - Oct 31, 2010

Horse Riding

Half Moon Equestrian Center

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Equestrians of all levels are welcome to ride through the Half Moon (Montego Bay) Nature Reserve or along bridle paths that wind through the hills and valleys.

With 28 carefully selected and groomed mounts, experienced trail masters, a Polo Arena and Jumping Arena, Rocky Point Stables, Half Moon offers one of the finest equestrian experiences in the Caribbean.

Beach Rides: Pony Rides for children under 6 years...US$80.00.

Jungle Jaunt/Beginners: Start with a lesson in the Arena, then a short trek through the property...US$60.00.

Sand Shuttle: A short ride to the beautiful bay at Half Moon, along the beach glimpsing the dolphins. Approximately 1.5 hours...US$80.00 per person.

Instruction: The Half Moon Equestrian Centre provides instruction for all levels of riders. Lessons in Basic Dressage, Show Jumping and Polo are also available upon request...US$60.00 per hour.

Please ask your Lorrin Golf Sales agent for more details, or to make a Horse Riding reservation in advance of your visit to the Half Moon Resort.

Scuba Diving

Captain's Water Sports and Dive Centre

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The Caribbean’s cool clear waters teem with tropical fish and vibrant coral, making it one of the world’s best environments for scuba diving and snorkelling all year round.

The luxurious Half Moon Resort is perfectly locate for diving enthusiasts with the Montego Bay Marine Park having been created to preserve the beauty of the surrounding waters.

Famous sights include the Widowmaker’s Cave which is accessed from 80feet below sea level and twists and turns back up to an exit point 35feet below sea level.

Guests at Half Moon Resort have access to the Captain’s Water Sports and Dive Centre from where they can explore the emerald blue waters and their varied marine life in complete safety, with guides, instruction and the latest equipment all provided.

Scuba Diving Lessons

Scuba Dives

Please ask your Lorrin Golf Sales agent for more details, or to make a Scuba Diving reservation in advance of your visit to the Half Moon Resort.

Spa

The Fern Spa

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The Fern Tree Spa is a 68,000sq ft facility with its own landscaped exotic gardens, tumbling waterfalls and lagoon pool on the exclusive Half Moon Resort in Jamaica.

The dedicated Fern Spa building features nine luxurious treatment suites, as well as a sauna, steam room, library and cafe.

You can indulge yourself in massages, body therapies, skin care therapies, bath soaks and energy work. Or, for a truly special way of relaxing, why not try swimming with dolphins in the resort’s own dolphin lagoon.

Other amenities include:

You can also request one of the six Spa Suites for the duration of your stay, located within steps of the Fern Spa within this expansive resort.

Adjoining the spa is the state of the art health and fitness centre with a full range of yoga, aerobic and pilates classes. Personal trainers are also available at the centre for private classes.

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Please ask your Lorrin Golf Sales agent for further details, or to ensure availability at the Fern Spa for your visit to the Half Moon Resort, please include your Spa Preferences with your Lorrin Golf Holiday Booking.

Half Moon

Par: 72 Length: 7119 yards Course designer: Robert Trent Jones Snr

The great undulating greens of the Half Moon Course, challenging drives and breathtaking vistas are all typical of a Trent Jones Sr design. Recently renovated by architect Roger Rulewich, protégé to Jones, the course features newly aligned, multiple tee complexes as well as repositioned fairway and greenside bunkers. The greens demand special attention: while they are very playable, their shape and contour often force the better golfer to work the ball to get their approaches close to tucked pins, while leaving an opening for the novice player to run the ball in. That was one of Jones’ greatest talents – designing a course balanced enough to challenge the best in the world, yet playable for resort golfers.

White Witch

Par: 71 Length: 6859 yards Course designer: Robert Von Hagge and Rick Baril

The White Witch Golf Course is carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rugged hills with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. The course is the centrepiece of the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall Resort, situated around the mountains of Jamaica's historic Rose Hall Plantation. White Witch is considered one of the finest golf courses in the Caribbean and is named after the 19th century beauty, Annee Palmer, who owned the sugar plantation on which it stands. The course is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Ritz Carlton.

Cinnamon Hill

Par: 72 Length: 6844 yards Course designer: Robert Von Hagge and Rick Baril

The Cinnamon Hill Golf Course (formerly Three Palms), is very much a contrast to the nearby White Witch course. With several holes running directly along the sea, it is less hilly and more open, with the cooling trade winds putting a premium on club selection. The layout moves from an open, windswept front nine into the lower elevations of the Blue Mountains on the back nine, where dense foliage traps the fairways of the incoming holes. Hole-names are both interesting and intimidating, and certainly memorable - such as 'Big Bamboo' - no 1, 'Dead and Gone' - no 4, 'Caribbean Ghost' - no 5 and 'Majestic Blue' - no 7. The course has been built on what once was a 400-acre sugar plantation, with remnants of the area's history, in the form of aqueducts, gravestones, and ruins of historic homes. At the second hole, the first of these landmarks, the former house of Annie Palmer (The White Witch of Rose Hall), sits on the hill that forms a backdrop for the short hole. Few golf resorts in the world boast such a spectacular setting, and few architects have been able to accomplish such an excellent routing to take full advantage of the land. An exceptional caddie program only enhances the overall experience.