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This luxurious resort has a charming beachside setting in a tranquil corner of Montego Bay and a wealth of impressive facilities
Secrets St James is tailor-made for relaxing grown-up breaks where everything you want is within easy reach and – with refreshingly few exceptions – part of the all-inclusive program. You could easily spend all day soaking up the ocean vistas from a lounger on the peaceful beach or lazing by the freeform pool. If you’re more active on holiday, you may be tempted by the offer of windsurfing, yoga and tennis, among other possibilities. Nineteen bars and restaurants, shared with neighbouring Secrets Wild Orchid, provide a world of culinary choices, and there’s evening entertainment, such as movies on the beach and live music.
Why we love Secrets St James Montego Bay
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Overlooking the ocean, the all-suite accommodation features either a terrace or balcony
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Reconnect with your loved one with a couple’s massage*, romantic walks along the beach at sunset or a private dining experience
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From your Montego Bay base, you can also explore the waterfalls and tropical forests of Jamaica’s interior
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Free flow access to the amenities of sister property Secrets Wild Orchid
Rooms
The design of the 350 luxurious suites is inspired by the sea, with a nautical colour scheme of warm blues and white that perfectly complements the colonial-style dark wood furniture, antique-look lighting and wicker terrace chairs. Some have outdoor soaking tubs with ocean views and swim-up pools; all have generously proportioned bathrooms.
Spacious suites with a living area and full sea views. Sleeps up to three adults.
- king-size bed or two queen beds
- balcony or terrace
- bathroom with hot tub
- television
- minibar
- Wi-Fi
- 52m²
Spacious suites with superior sea views. Sleeps up to three adults.
- king-size bed or two queen beds
- balcony or terrace
- bathroom with hot tub
- television
- minibar
- Wi-Fi
- 52m²
Similar to the Junior Suite Ocean View, this room type offers the extra Preferred Club privileges including access to the Preferred Club Lounge and exclusive pool. Sleeps up to three adults.
- king-size bed or two queen beds
- balcony with soaking tub
- whirlpool bath
- television
- complimentary upgraded minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- Wi-Fi
- 54m²
Located on the ground floor with direct access to one of the resort's pools. Guests can also enjoy the same Preferred Club privileges as Preferred Club Junior Suites Ocean View. Sleeps up to three adults.
- king-size bed or two queen beds
- terrace with soaking tub
- whirlpool bath
- television
- complimentary upgraded minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- Wi-Fi
- 54m²
Overlooking the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, enjoy the spacious lounge area whilst taking advantage of Preferred Club amenities. Sleeps up to three adults.
- king- size bed or two queen beds
- air-conditioning
- balcony
- Wi-Fi
- television
- CD player
- alarm clock with MP3 docking station
- complimentary minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- whirlpool bath
- separate shower
- butler service
- 52m²
Offering Preferred Club Privileges and separate living/dining room and master bedroom. These suites also feature a furnished terrace with a soaking tub.
- king-size bed
- air-conditioning
- terrace with soaking tub
- Wi-Fi
- television
- CD player
- alarm clock with MP3 docking station
- complimentary upgraded minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- whirlpool bath
- separate shower
- 108m²
Large living area opening out to a furnished terrace with a soaking tub to enjoy the Ocean Views. Extra luxury with the added Preferred Club Amenities including complimentary butler service.
- king-size bed
- terrace with hot tub
- swim out pool
- air-conditioning
- whirlpool bath
- complimentary upgraded minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- television
- Wi-Fi
- 108m²
Huge suites with a spacious balcony with a soaking tub and dining area. There is also a large living room, kitchenette and dining room. Preferred Club Amenities including complimentary butler service.
- king-size bed
- air-conditioning
- balcony with hot tub
- Wi-Fi
- television
- CD player
- alarm clock with MP3 docking station
- kitchenette with fridge
- complimentary upgraded minibar refreshed daily with beer, soft drinks and water
- whirlpool bath
- separate shower
- walk-in wardrobe
- 178m²
Facilities
There’s a dizzying array of options to suit every occasion, from French cuisine à la carte for romantic evenings to swim-up cocktail bars and seafood lunches by the sea for relaxed daytimes.
Barefoot Grill
Casual light lunch option with an outdoor setting.
Blue Mountain
Tantalise your tastebuds with this Jamaican-Caribbean inspired menu.
Bordeaux
Enjoy an elegant à la carte dining experience with contemporary French cuisine (only for lunch and dinner).
Coco café
Indulge with freshly baked pastries at this premium coffee bar between 7.00am - 10.00pm
El Patio
Transport yourself to Mexico through your tastebuds with classic Mexican favourites.
Himitsu
À la carte restaurant serving up Pan-Asian specialities on live cooking stations.
World Café
Casual buffet-style option open for both breakfast and lunch.
Seaside Grill
An open-air lunchtime restaurant with the ocean as a backdrop; sit back and relax at this grill speciality venue.
Oceana
Enjoy the open-air setting and ocean views as you feast on local seafood dishes.
Portofino
Trattoria-style Italian à la carte restaurant with a romantic ambience.
Barracuda
Feel the ocean breeze and sip on a selection of premium cocktails throughout the day at this chill beach bar .
Desires and The Lounge Bar
Head to the lively sports bar Desires with vibrant music and dancing, or to the Lounge Bar which has a relaxing atmosphere thanks to the live piano performances.
Manatees and Sugar Reef Swim-up Bars
In-pool bar service offering refreshing tropical cocktails on tap.
Marlin
The perfect place to stop off and grab a tropical cocktail.
Piano Bar
A Cuban-themed concept bar featuring chic décor and panoramic views.
Rendezvous
A sophisticated setting for a few drinks with live piano music as a background soundscape.
Revive
Detox and rejuvenate at the spa bar where freshly made fruit juices are served.
Showtime
Sip on your favourite cocktail whilst you watch the nightly entertainment in the theatre.
What's Included
Unlimited Luxury All Inclusive • Limitless dining including • Buffet breakfast and lunch at World Café • À la carte breakfast and dinner at Bordeaux • Lunch at Barefoot Grill, Oceana and Seaside Grill • Dinner at Blue Mountain, El Patio, Himitsu, Oceana and Portofino • 24-hour coffee, teas and pastries at Coco Café • Unlimited selected international and local top-shelf spirits • Unlimited natural fruit juice and soft drinks • 24-hour room and concierge service • Pool and beach waiter service • Minibar refilled daily with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer • Daytime activities and nightly entertainment • Wi-Fi • Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience with dining and evening entertainment at sister hotels (terms and conditions apply).
At Secrets Spa, as well as traditional massages, you can experience chocolate fondue body wraps and detox scrubs*.
You can explore the local area by bike or along the jogging trail. To maintain your daily workout, there’s also a fitness area with cardio and weight equipment.
From shopping at the Hip Strip to exploring some of Jamaica’s natural beauty, this is a great base from which to explore. At the resort there’s plenty of sporting activities* as well as day and nighttime entertainment.
Guest reviews
4.3
Average Rating
Based on 10175 reviews
| Excellent | 6163 | |
| Very good | 2159 | |
| Average | 1028 | |
| Poor | 471 | |
| Terrible | 354 |
Milton, CanadaMarch 2025
Not terrible, but considering the price, it fell short of expectations, especially for a resort branded as a "Secrets." The food was mediocre, and it was unusual that there was no buffet available in the evening. The wait times at the restaurants were excessive; while I can tolerate some waiting, a two-hour wait was excessive. My husband and I experienced illness one night, which was quite unfortunate. There seemed to be a constant push for additional spending, with options for preferred upgrades, cabana rentals, butler services, and more. Without opting for these extras, one might feel undervalued, and they are not inexpensive. For Canadians, the spa prices are exorbitant. They advertise spa vouchers for $40, but the actual cost of a massage is inflated to $260 USD, effectively making it $220 USD after the voucher. The currency conversion is quite unfavorable for Canadians, bringing the total to approximately $315, plus gratuity. This pricing is unreasonable. The rooms and the hotel overall are in need of modernization. Additionally, it was quite challenging to find a spot on the beach. To be candid, I did not find the staff particularly welcoming at this resort. Another oddity was the lack of reggae music; it felt as though we could have been on any tropical island rather than in Jamaica. Despite these issues, we managed to enjoy our time, but I would not choose to return.
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March 2025
In my opinion this is the BESTTime to go. It's not very hot and there isn't alot of people just enough to mingle. I'm looking forward to going back next March to celebrate our birthday again( 60 year young)🥳🥳 Highly recommend going VIP Mobay smooth transition through custom 😉. Yah Mon!!!
March 2025
The Good: Hotel and resort is very high quality. Beach is awesome. Although there are seaweeds, but the amount is neligible and does not block you of having a nice swim. Staff and bar tenders are all 5 star. I would definitely go there again The Bad: We expected more of Jamaican traditional dance and singing events. Most of the events are planned for weekends, while during weekdays you don't ses much interesting events. It is a big miss that the resort does not offer buffet for dinner. The line up for a la carte dinner restaurants was not pleasant. It does not make sense to be in Jamaica and be forced to eat Italian, mexican or French cuisine. The Ok: the number of regular beds around the pools could be increased. The front row for all pools were allocated to previllege guests which was not fair. But there several pools that you can enjoy
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