Catalonia Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

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The hotel

This authentic basic resort sits on the edge of a half-mile stretch of sandy beach. Offering clean, simple accommodation at a good price, it’s great for families with rooms spacious enough for everyone. If you’re part of a large family or group, some rooms are also conveniently interconnected. Families will appreciate the spacious beach and water sport activities, whilst taking a swim over to the private island, which will keep the little ones occupied. Adults have a dedicated pool (when booking a Privilege room type), spa and fitness centre if you can pull yourself away from the sun bed!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Along a half mile stretch of coastline, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Montego Bay. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

522 rooms on 4 floors in 7 buildings. Elevator access to all upper level rooms. All with air-conditioning, balcony or patio, TV, complimentary WiFi, clock/radio alarm, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed with a sleeper sofa or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 3 adults and  1 child. Garden View Rooms have garden or courtyard views.

All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks and local brand drinks, facilities, activities and children's programs as provided by the resort. Food options either include a buffet meal service or a la carte, depending on the resort schedule. All A la carte specialty restaurants are free of charge but reservations are required. These items/restaurants are clearly marked, and items highlighted on all menus. Beverage selection includes house brands, as defined by the resort. The use of non-motorised sports is included (excluding floats). Refundable deposits may be required for equipment rentals. Airport transfers are not included.

Room upgrades

Superior Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with partial ocean views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

1-Bedroom Suite has a separate living room and oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Privileged Garden View Rooms include exclusive perks such as the private beach area and the pool for Privileged guests only.

Grand Caribbean Buffet restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner; buffet-style International cuisine). Mamma Mia (dinner; Italian fine dining). Terrace (dinner, à la carte seafood specialities). Ayami Japanese Restaurant (dinner, Teppanyaki). BLoved (dinner, Jamaican à la carte). Sea Blue Bar & Grill (light lunch bites including hamburgers, grilled cheese, fish and fries). Funny Snacks (ice-cream, nachos, hotdogs, popcorn). Jerk Bar (serving Jamaican Jerked Chicken and Pork). Lobby Bar, Players Sports Bar, Irie Pool Bar (swim-up adults-only pool). Pearl Lounge & Bar - for guests who have booked Rose Hall Adults only.

Please note: there is a Resort Casual dress code for all restaurants. Reservations are required at à la carte restaurants.

2 swimming pools (1 freeform lagoon-style pool and 1 adults-only (for guests staying in a Privilege room) with a swim-up pool bar and whirlpool). Private beach with island. Spa*. Salon*. Health and fitness centre. Recreation and sports court (basketball). Snorkelling and kayaks. Tennis, table tennis and pool table. Kids Club (supervised activities for kids). Children's playground.

Basic self-service laundry room*. Babysitting*. Concierge. Complimentary self -parking. Complimentary Internet access. Mini-mart. Gift shop. Cash machine.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights between 2 Jan-22 Dec. 7 nights between 23 Dec - 1 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at this property up to and including 11 years.

Dress code: Resort Casual for restaurants.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1959)
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Jul 17, 2025 Go61482733689 Bothwell, United Kingdom

Poor booking system. Despite booking by phone for 2 twin rooms when we arrived we were offered two double rooms. We are are 4 friends who prefer to have a single bed and had paid more to book that option.
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Jul 15, 2025 MRSBRISCHRIS

The Catalonia Hotel is exceptional amazing from check in to check out, the staff there are simply fantastic very welcoming ,warm and oh so inviting, the food is to die for you have a wide selection from centennial ,international to a wide range of Jamaican dishes . Must make special mention of the dining room manager Mr. Glenbert he was a gem 💎… Read more
The Catalonia Hotel is exceptional amazing from check in to check out, the staff there are simply fantastic very welcoming ,warm and oh so inviting, the food is to die for you have a wide selection from centennial ,international to a wide range of Jamaican dishes . Must make special mention of the dining room manager Mr. Glenbert he was a gem 💎 along with his team, the bartender were also superb , shout out also to the bartender in the Players Sports Bar who worked on Monday July 14th. From I went in he was very impressive he knew what I was drinking and I didn’t even have to ask for a refill. Davia Briscoe-Christian Read less
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Jul 13, 2025 Shanelle K

I really enjoyed my stay at the Catalonia hotel in Montego Bay and I want to big up my housekeeper Annmarie she made my room very comfortable. Also big up Elsa and Serena from the children’s club, they made my son very comfortable and welcoming. The food needs improvement but apart from that the entertainment crew made the stay worthwhile.
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Jul 10, 2025 John S

Excellent hotel, would highly recommend. Service was second to none, hotel and rooms were very clean, pool, beach area and island are all fantastic. Food was superb with a wide selection to choose from at all services (breakfast, luch and dinner). Cannot speak highly enough of this place defo got to give a 5* rating
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Jul 9, 2025 GrandTour35702533594

Thank you so much to Elsa and Serena who run the kids club! The kids had such a great time, they are telling all their friends about the pool and kids club. Thanks for giving them a great experience and giving me a few moments to myself.