Half Moon offers two intoxicating crescent-shaped beaches dotted with palm
trees, and over 50 cool, freshwater pools that summon guests in for a quick dip
or a languorous swim. For those craving rejuvenation, the resort`s exclusive
spa facility is a welcome haven, and the Robert Trent Jones Sr.Championship
Golf Course, and tennis facilities are world-class. An exciting variety of
dining options and entertainment venues allow guests to follow their whims and
choose gourmet Italian one night and a sumptuous beach barbecue the next.
Location:
The highly acclaimes Half Moon, Montego Bay is nested among 400 acres of
tropical landscaped beauty on Jamaica’s northern coast, and is minutes from
Sangster’s International Airport and
Picturesque Montego Bay.
The colonial-style resort with 419 rooms, suites and villas is scattered
along the mile and a half of white sand beaches, including the two beautiful
crescent-shaped beaches that lend the resort its name, "Half Moon."
History:
Half Moon has played host to royalty, celebrities, heads of church and
state, couples, families, and discerning travelers loniging for a tropical
hideaway and unique vacation experience.
Our guest list has included HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Rainier, HRH
Charles the Prince of Wales, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eddie Murphy, and
Whitney Houston, to name a few.
In 1954, a group of wealthy individuals chose to build an exclusive vacation
resort on a perfectly shaped crescent beach, not far from Montego
Bay, that they aptly named "Half Moon".
That same year Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club opened with seventeen
cottages overlooking Half Moon Bay. In 1963, top hotelier Heinz Simonitsch was
lured away from Bermuda`s exclusive Elbow Beach Hotel to join Half Moon as
Managing Director, and since then, the small resort has flourished under his
watchful eye. Today, the mantle is passed to Richard Whitfield, who, along with
his experienced team dedicated to creating and maintaining the highest levels
of service that discerning guests expect from this elegant, world-class resort.
Throughout the years, Half Moon expanded and added on rooms, first through
cleverly converting existing facilities and then through construction. In 1979
Half Moon acquired the neighboring Colony Hotel and the building was
transformed into villas.
Simonitsch`s passion for excellence led to the development of the Royal Villas
in 1994. A new concept in luxury vacationing began with the construction of
five-, six- and seven-bedroom villas with landscaped gardens, private pool, and
dedicated service staff at guests` disposal. The Half Moon Shopping Village and
conference facility was also added in 1994.
Today, the 400-acre Half Moon ranks among the most popular and complete resorts
in the Caribbean. Guests may choose to reserve
any of the resort`s elegantly appointed 419 guest rooms, suites or villas, all
with ocean and/or garden views.
The resort features a 72-par Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed golf course and
world renowned David Leadbetter Golf Academy, 13 tennis(including 9 lit) and
four squash courts, 54 swimming pools, Dolphin Lagoon, 24-Hour Medical Center,
croquet lawn, putting green, jogging and cycling trails, basketball and
volleyball courts, world-class equestrian center, a fully-equipped nautilus gym
with personal trainers, gourmet dining, duty-free shopping and complete spa
facilities.
