Rose Hall Resorts | Half Moon Resort

Rose Hall, Jamaica

Half Moon is located in the parish of St. James on the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. Only a 15 minute drive from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, when you land you are only minutes away from getting on the beach and in the ocean! (Don’t forget many of our special packages include airport transfers from Sangster.)

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Exploring Jamaica

For centuries, Jamaica has welcomed settlers from all around the world including Africa, Europe and Asia, all of whom have helped shape Jamaica, and make it the mosaic of international cultures it is today. Jamaica offers a wide array of natural beauty, adventure, culture, history and indulgence for all types visitors.

Surrounded by the azure Caribbean Sea, this verdant tropical island, with lush mountains, pristine sandy beaches, and thriving cities is home to some of the Caribbean’s most exclusive resorts, shopping and dining. Our Jamaica Guide includes information about this colorful island, its captivating history, vibrant culture and popular tourist attractions.

Quick Facts

Capital: Kingston
Average temperature is 27° C (81°F)
The largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean
Jamaica is 18° north of the equator, 90 miles south of Cuba, 600 miles south of Miami.
Jamaica is divided into 3 counties, Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey; Counties subdivided into 14 parishes
Highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, is 7,402 feet (2,256m) above sea level

History

Jamaica was once a British colony, achieving full independence in 1962. Throughout the island there are Great Houses, which are the former owners' estates on the many sugar plantations that were a major part of Jamaican history.

Today, Jamaica offers a wide array of natural beauty, adventure, art, culture, history and indulgence for all types visitors. Enjoy sampling the famous jerk spice and Blue Mountain Coffee, listen to the reggae beats that originated on this island, and shop around the island at one of the many specialty artisan shops.

Getting to Half Moon

Jamaica is conveniently accessible from a number of North American and European gateways.
Some of the world’s most popular and majestic cruise ships include Jamaica, and particularly Montego Bay, as must-see destinations for their passengers. Once on island, a wealth of transportation choices is at the visitor’s disposal.

Here's a glimpse of the area attractions awaiting your arrival.

Attractions
Beaches
Golf Courses
Historic Sites
Parks
Reserves
Theme Parks

Events
Best of the City

Nightlife
Live Entertainment
Lounge
Sports Bar

Restaurants
American
Asian
Breakfast
Caribbean
European
Jamaican
Lunch
Seafood

Shopping
Art Galleries
Public Markets
Shoes and Accessory Stores
Shopping Centers
Shopping Districts

Transportation

A modern transportation infrastructure and a choice of taxis, buses, rental cars and even private planes make it easy to get around Jamaica. The Half Moon concierge can arrange for your private transport anywhere on the island and Jamaica Tourist Board licensed taxis are available at the resort.

Rental Cars

In Jamaica, we drive on the left. The speed limit is 50 KPH in towns and 80 KPH on highways. To rent any vehicle, visitors may use a drivers license (valid for 12 months) for up to a 3 month period. Drivers must be at least 25 years of age to rent a car and must post a bond to meet insurance regulations with cash, major credit card, or travellers’ checks. Service stations are open daily and accept cash or credit cards.

For the convenience of the traveller, rest facilities are available on some main roads such as the Rio Bueno, Travel Halt and Rio Braco between Falmouth and Runaway Bay, which is halfway between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. It is open seven days a week, including holidays, from 9AM - 8PM. In addition to restroom facilities, light refreshments can be purchased along with quality local arts and crafts. There is also a rest stop in Bamboo Avenue in St. Elizabeth. For details on renting a car while visiting Jamaica, please visit the Budget Rent-A-Car website or contact our concierge.

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