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wedding vacation very enjoyable
My first all inclusive vacation, nice experience, staff very friendly, beautiful Hotel, grounds...
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May67
- May 6, 2012
getaway at Bahia
Overall we were happy. The room could have been a bit more inviting. The coffee pot did not work...
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Sue and G
- May 2, 2012
Victorian-style Jamaican all inclusive on scenic Runaway Bay shoreline
The Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica is an expansive resort that caters to families, couples and singles who want to enjoy the tropics without sacrificing modern amenities. Lush natural parks and a white-sand beach surround the Victorian-style property. "Pueblo Principe," a Caribbean-style commercial and entertainment village, offers a range of activities and events. Active travelers delight in a variety of water sports. Others savor the plush surroundings in a lounger or frequent the spa. Dining options include buffets and a la carte restaurants.
Highlights
- Beachfront surrounded by plush natural parks
- "Pueblo Principe" commercial entertainment village
- Close to Dunn's River Falls and Dolphin Cove
Rooms
The 834 modern suites at Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica come with balconies or terraces with views of the Caribbean Sea or lush tropical flora. Guests choose from three suite categories, all of which are equipped with canopy beds, tile floors, hydro massage tubs and separate sitting areas. Amenities include pillow top mattresses, Satellite TV, mini-bar and living room with sofa bed.
Features
The diverse, culinary options reflect the resort's international clientele. Included among the a la carte restaurants are a steak house and Japanese and Italian eateries. Orquidea features an international cuisine buffet that changes themes nightly.
Guests lounge or play on the white sand beach, where green turtles lay their eggs every year. Beach activities include a mini-club for kids and water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran and windsurfing. Scuba and jet skiing are available for an extra charge. Three inter-connected lake-style pools feature a swim-up bar. The spa offers a Jamaican massage with Ganja oil.
The "Pueblo Principe" entertainment village is highlighted by the nightly Pueblo Principe show. The Sports Bar, Karaoke Piano Bar and reggae-themed Ska Disco stay open until 2 a.m.
Transportation
- Montego Bay Airport (1 hour, 3 minutes)
Attractions
- Dunn’s River Falls (12.3 mi./19.8 km )
- Dolphin Cove (7.2 mi./11.6 km)
Business
- Business center
- Professional group coordinator service
- Conference facilities with meeting rooms
- Audio visual equipment
- High-speed, wireless Internet (fees apply)
Policies and fees
- All-inclusive encompasses accommodations, meals, drinks, water sports and activities, entertainment program, beach towels, recliners and umbrellas, mini bar with soft drink, water and beer.
- Services with extra charge include: Catamaran tours, boat and fishing excursions, windsurf and sailing lessons, jet-ski and water ski, banana boat, horseback-riding, scuba diving PADI, baby sitting service (children up to 12 years old), extra beds, all motorized sports and vehicles, beauty care and massages at Bahia Spa, safety deposit box, laundry and medical services, telephone Calls, fax, exchange services, imported drinks, services and goods in 'Pueblo Principe'
- Dinner reservations required at a la carte restaurants. Three a la carte dinners are permitted per reservation.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive Rooms
- Junior Suite Superior
- All rooms feature 2 double beds or 1 King size, air conditioning, large fully equipped bathrooms, hair dryers, satellite TV's, direct dial telephone, safe box (extra charge), mini-bar (daily refill), balcony or terrace with extraordinary views.
- Junior Suite Sea View
- All rooms feature 2 double beds or 1 King size, air conditioning, large fully equipped bathrooms, hair dryers, satellite TV's, direct dial telephone, safe box (extra charge), mini-bar (daily refill), balcony or terrace with extraordinary Ocean Views.
- Junior Suite Deluxe
- All rooms feature 2 double beds or 1 King size, air conditioning, large fully equipped bathrooms, hair dryers, satellite TV's, direct dial telephone, safe(extra charge), mini-bar (daily refill), balcony or terrace with extraordinary Ocean views. 4 A La Carte dinner per week stay, room service, bathrobe & sleepers in the room, delivery of the towels into your room for the beach & pool.
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Runaway Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the Northern coast of Jamaica. Runaway Bay is a notable tourist destination located about15 miles West of Ocho Ros, and slightly East of Discovery Bay.
- Nearby airports
- Montego Bay Airpot (MBJ)- 45 minute drive and Kingston Airport - 2.5 hour drive.
- Area description
- Ocho Rios is one of the major tourist destination of Jamaica, given that Dunn's River Falls and many popular beaches, like Puerto Seco Beach, are located there. There is a cruise ship dock on the west shore of Ocho Rios Bay.
Amenities
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Doctor on Call
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Free parking
- Gift Shop
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Solarium
- Spa services
- Tennis
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Mikado
- Japanese menu-style dining Reservations required. Open 6:30 pm - 10:00pm
- Dolce Vita
- Italian menu-style dining Reservations required Open 6:30 pm - 10:00pm
- Orquidea
- Main Buffet Restaurant, themed dinner nightly with beautiful ocean views. Open 7am to 10:30 for Breakfast, 1pm to 3pm for lunch and 6:30pm to 10:30pm for dinner.
- The Grill
- Enjoy this steak house, and its many specialty dishes. Menu-style dining. Open 6:30 pm - 10:00pm Reservations required
- Don Pablo
- Gourmet dinner restaurant, menu-style. Reservations required. Open 6:30 pm - 10:00pm
- 2 Palmira
- Buffet Restaurant. Open 7am to 10:30 for Breakfast, 1pm to 3pm for lunch and 6:30pm to 10:30pm for dinner.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (271)
Ratings and reviews for Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive
- All travelers (271) 3.9 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (160) 3.9 / 5
- Families (67) 3.9 / 5
- Friends (40) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (3) 4.3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Love for Travel
Mother-daughter get away
Beautiful hotel, very nice and helpful staff. Room wasn't as clean as we'd have liked, bed wasn't as comfortable and smelled. Food was average - lots of starch, few vegetables and fruit. Specialty restaurants a bit better quality than buffet. They closed a few restaurants for weddings while we were there, which lessened our choices. Felt disappointed about that.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Simming with dolphins at Discovery Cove - great experience, but very rushed. Bring along an underwater camera - CD and DVD of experience very expensive - USD$140 for both!!! Ouch!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
G356
Great getaway!!
The resort is really great! It's big, so expect some walking to dining areas, beaches and pools. As adults, it was really fun!! The swim-up bars were wonderful, the pool areas and staff were great! Buffet food was definitely above average and the seated restaurants were very very good. The room was spacious and every day there was a cool thing on our bed made out of wihte towels (ie swan, fan, heart) with real flowers in it!! We will definitely go back! It's a really super resort!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Make your reservations in the seated restaurants early! they book up fast!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
May67
wedding vacation very enjoyable
My first all inclusive vacation, nice experience, staff very friendly, beautiful Hotel, grounds kept very nice, only disappointment unable to leave complex, unless on a bus trip. after 15dys, got alittle same old, same old. food desent. I wouldnt hesitate in a few yrs to go back, but just for a week, would try a different area of Jamaica, maybe Montego Bay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sue and G
getaway at Bahia
Overall we were happy. The room could have been a bit more inviting. The coffee pot did not work and the pillows and mattress left a lot to be desired in the comfort area. The common areas were clean and well kept. The food in the buffet was good but we did eat at the Grill one evening. We both ordered the rib eye and it was so tough I tried 3 bites and had to spit them all out because I could not chew the meat. I know you do not go there for the beef, but I did expect something a bit more palatable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
If you go to Ocho Rios with Jamaica tours, they will drop you off at their selected site with high end jewelers and junk t shirt shops. Ask about the market or where else it would be safe to shop at.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
old hippie
wonderful time had by all
fourth visit to the Gran Bahia Principe had a wonderful time as usual here. The staff excellent as always. Feels like coming home to family Will be back again if the chance comes cudos to all the staff and friends we have made. Orchid buffet great food ,pool staff and entertainment cool as well great jerk chicken and pork. Love it give it a 5 star in my books. ps miss u all hope to see u again soon
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
did not go off the resort shopped at the Pueblo and found prices and bargaining very close to Ocho Rios prices and good choices
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Ron Bergendy
Family Vacation
The hotel was clean and the pool very nice. No wait staff around the pool area? The pool area bar tenders need improvement. Power keep going out at lease 5 times while we we there. They never refilled our refrigerator in our room? Vacation was just OK a little disapointed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pupp
Great Hotel!
The service was fanaminal, the staff was very friendly and catered to my every need, I have recommended this hotel to my friends and family and to anyone else!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Try the food and the service both were especially great!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Shaolin
Couples Getaway
Our 10 day vacation to Gran Bahia in Runaway Bay, Jamaica march 31-april 10th was an awsome, awesome time. We have been to Jamaica numerous times and I have to say that it is very comparable to the 5 star Secrets, Wild Orchid resort and much better than the other AI resorts in Negril and Montego Bay. The beaches were great. This resort had 3 beaches: nude, relaxing beach with calm blue waters, and a snorkleing beach. This was a mega resort with a lot of people and the staff did an excellent job in accommodating everybody's needs. My wife and I had a great time and we look fwd to going back asap. I highly recommend this resort for a family stay or a lovers get a way. Also, it was very safe and comfortable to go off the resort in Runaway bay. The people of Runaway bay are very nice and you are a short taxi drive to the world famous Dunn's River.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Definatley reserve a couple of nights at the Don pablo restaurant. Pretty good AI alacarte dinning. The Grill was nice too. If you go off resort to eat. Try the Jerk center that is a couple minutes taxi drive from the resort. They have great jerk and it's very cheap. The spring garden and sharkies is very nice too. Sharkies is right on the beach and have great seafood: shrimp, lobster, and konk.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mar Ley
Great Holiday
The hotel is very pretty, beach is awesome with three different parts: snorkeling area, huge swimming area and then the small nude beach area. The staff were all very friendly and we had a lot of options for food, even with me being a vegetarian. There are a few very small time slots were it's hard to get a meal, like between 6-6:30 pm or from 10:30 am to noon (for those late risers) but there are cookies or croissants in the lobby so it's not a big deal. We were still eating constantly at this resort so it wasn't a problem! The entertainment by the pool was great, the nightly entertainment was ok. I've seen better but I've also seen a lot worse. We still watched most the shows and enjoyed ourselves. The nightly live music in the bar is also a good option to check out before/after a nice dinner. Very relaxing! The only issues we really had were with getting clean beach towels. There never seemed to be any available and we'd have to check back several times which was annoying. Also, all the deck chairs around the beach are taken by like 7am but that happens at any resort you go to. Overall, it was a really good hotel to stay at and we had a great time! One last thing to keep in mind when booking is that there is a $6 a day charge for the in room safe but we still thought the resort was worth the money paid.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Shaolin
Relaxing Romantic Getaway
My wife and I had a great time at the Runaway Bay Bahia. We strongly recommend this resort to everybody. It was very affordable with great amenities.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Don Pablo gourmet style alacarte was the best resturaunt.
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