A massive, beautifully landscaped 850-room Spanish mega-resort, the Grand Bahia Principe is a beachfront property with a ton of features to keep families busy. The spacious, junior-suite-style rooms are on the old-fashioned side and showing some wear, but they come with jetted tubs, furnished balconies -- some with stellar ocean vistas -- and coffeemakers. A large stretch of beach with a nude section is lovely, plus there's a huge pool, free non-motorized water sports, a water park, kids' club, and daily entertainment. A spa and gym are also on-site. The all-inclusive rate covers a decent buffet, tasty a la carte eateries serving Japanese, Italian, and Jamaican fare (reservations required), and alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, top-shelf liquor and in-room Wi-Fi requires a fee, and maintenance and service complaints are common. It's worth considering the smaller Jewel Runaway Bay.
A massive, beautifully landscaped 850-room Spanish mega-resort, the Grand Bahia Principe is a beachfront property with a ton of features to keep families busy. The spacious, junior-suite-style rooms are on the old-fashioned side and showing some wear, but they come with jetted tubs, furnished balconies -- some with stellar ocean vistas -- and coffeemakers. A large stretch of beach with a nude section is lovely, plus there's a huge pool, free non-motorized water sports, a water park, kids' club, and daily entertainment. A spa and gym are also on-site. The all-inclusive rate covers a decent buffet, tasty a la carte eateries serving Japanese, Italian, and Jamaican fare (reservations required), and alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, top-shelf liquor and in-room Wi-Fi requires a fee, and maintenance and service complaints are common. It's worth considering the smaller Jewel Runaway Bay.
The 525-room Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay is an upscale, adults-only all-inclusive along a narrow beach in northern Jamaica. A lagoon-like area is largely blocked from the ocean by a rock wall, but loungers, umbrellas, and non-motorized water sports area available. The on-site pool is large and often bustling, with hot tubs, a swim-up bar, and daily activities, which may be a bit too loud for some. Guests here also have access to all of the amenities at the next-door Grand Bahia (except the buffet), including a larger pool and beach, spa, and gym. A couple of the several restaurants (most located next door) are adults-only, but many allow kids. Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, premium liquor, and sports facilities are all included in the rate. For a more tranquil vibe, consider the Jewel Paradise Cove Resort.
The 525-room Luxury Bahia Principe Runaway Bay is an upscale, adults-only all-inclusive along a narrow beach in northern Jamaica. A lagoon-like area is largely blocked from the ocean by a rock wall, but loungers, umbrellas, and non-motorized water sports area available. The on-site pool is large and often bustling, with hot tubs, a swim-up bar, and daily activities, which may be a bit too loud for some. Guests here also have access to all of the amenities at the next-door Grand Bahia (except the buffet), including a larger pool and beach, spa, and gym. A couple of the several restaurants (most located next door) are adults-only, but many allow kids. Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, premium liquor, and sports facilities are all included in the rate. For a more tranquil vibe, consider the Jewel Paradise Cove Resort.