We recently returned from an eight night stay at Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites. We stayed in Building 4 – third floor and had a great view of the resort. All rooms are suites, so they are large and have balconies. This was our 12th visit to this resort over a span of 10 years, so obviously we love this place. We like that it is a compact resort (horseshoe shape) that is very walkable. The infinity pool has a good swim up bar and overlooks a nice beach. Restaurants are located near each other except for the Asian and Steakhouse, but they are easy to get to. Breakfast buffet is amazing. At dinner time the buffet has theme nights – we especially liked Gala night and BBQ Night. We also enjoyed meals at the Italian, Asian and Steakhouse (Aunt Ruby’s) restaurants as well as The Smokehouse (Uncle Tony’s) at the nearby Waves resort. You will also have access to the Japanese restaurant at the Waves Resort.
Some people do not care for the beach, due to some seaweed issues. However, it is the ocean, so we expect to see some seaweed and they do a great job of keeping the beautiful beach clean. And the beach is big!! Unlike the Jersey and Maryland beaches, the sand does not get burning hot, so walking along the shore is easy and pleasant.
Besides all of the above, what brings us back to Jamaica are the friendships we have made with the staff. From the Bell hops to the housekeeping staff, bartenders to servers, everyone remembers us and greats us like family. So I wanted to name some people to look for when you go:
Buffet: Kelisha, Dickeshia, Tiana, Simone, Rodrecka, Raquel, Jimmy (mgr) Nicholas (supervisor), Ryan (omelet guy), Dwight (chef)
Pool area: Jamie (server), Dijon (works his butt off keeping the pool clean)
Star friends: Ruth, Goody, Stretch, Dwayna
Restaurant and bar managers: Victor and Kelecian
Bellhops: all of them!!!
We also spend time in the Prestige Beach Club with: Kacia, Leroy, Anecia, Chad, Syrene and Johan.
And at the Prestige Lounge: Javeena, Laura, Toni-Ann, Brittany, Jevan, Cedric, Leran and Asani.
We used RGS Tranfers and Tours for our transportation to and from the airport. Ryna Sinclair and his drivers are the best!!!
Can’t wait for our next trip.