IBEROSTAR Waves Rose Hall Beach

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Star rating

The hotel

Located on the shores of Montego Bay, the Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach offers up gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea, and direct access to the sands. There's a range of activities on offer for all ages; kids will love Star Camp, where there's a whole host of fun to be had, and older guests can enjoy water sports and even earn their divers certificate - and then treat themselves to an ice-cream from Happy Cones after! As well as the main buffet restaurant, you can make a reservation at one of the specialist a la carte offerings for an extra-special meal. And for ultimate relaxation, why not book yourself a beachfront massage? Bliss.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Night Club
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Beachfront location, next to the Rose Hall shopping district. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 15-20 minutes.

Hotel information

366 rooms, all with a private balcony, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, safe, ceiling fan, unlimited purified water, daily mini-bar service, hairdryer, and a full bath. Rooms are free of single-use plastic. Premium Rooms have garden views from a balcony or terrace. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

All Inclusive of:

  • Breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner
  • A la carte dinners; 1 reservation with a 3-night stay, 2 reservations with a 4- or 5-night stay, and 3 reservations with a 6 or 7 night stay
  • Snack bar between lunch and dinnertime
  • Bar and nightclub service with domestic and international beverages
  • A daily sports and recreation programme
  • Activities for children at Star Camp
  • Live nightly entertainment
  • Beach towels

Room upgrades

Premium Tropical View Rooms feature a preferential location closer to both the beach and pool, with garden views and a private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.


Premium Pool View Rooms offer a prime location overlooking the resort’s sparkling pool area, with easy access to both the pool and beach. Enjoy relaxing pool views from your private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.


Premium Side Ocean View Rooms enjoy marvellous ocean views from the room’s private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.


Premium Ocean View Rooms enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea from the private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds. Premium Ocean View with terrace rooms are also available.


Premium Ocean Front enjoy a beachfront location, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.


Junior Suite Ocean Front rooms are more spacious, with a private balcony enjoying great views of the Caribbean. Guests staying in these rooms also enjoy free access to SPA Sensations. With 1 king-size bed.


Two Bedroom Family rooms are two adjoining rooms, each with their own private balcony and peaceful garden views. One of the rooms has a king-size bed, and the other has two double beds.


The Suite Presidential provides the most comfortable and elegant stay that the hotel has to office. On the terrace, enjoy views of the Caribbean, sun loungers, and a whirlpool bath. Within the room, there is 2,100sq ft of space, with a large living area with kitchen and dining area, and two bathrooms. Guests staying in this suite enjoy unlimited dinners at the hotel’s a la carte restaurants, a customisable mini-bar, access to the Spa’s hydrotherapy area, turndown service, and 1 king-size bed.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 30 Jul '25 to receive up to 40% off theaccommodation cost, for travel completed by 31 Oct '25. Terms andconditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into theprices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.

1 buffet restaurant, 3 specialty restaurants and 5 bars. Little River Buffet (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with international cuisine and Jamaican dishes). Uncle Tony’s buffet and rotisserie (daily buffet lunch featuring international and Jamaican cuisine; quick bites in the afternoon; open for dinner two days a week). Olivetti Italian Restaurant (a la carte, open daily for dinner serving Italian cuisine). Samurai Japanese Restaurant (a la carte, open daily for dinner, Japanese cuisine). Chill Out Snack Bar (open daily). Happy Cones Ice Cream shop. Deep Blue pool bar. Blue Mountain lobby par (with piano music at night). Calypso Theater Bar. Jamrock sports bar. Fiction Nightclub.

Daytime group activities, organised by the entertainment team. At night time, live music, professional shows, nightclub and game room.

Shopping area. Entertainment. Two outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool. Direct access to beach. Star Camp for kids with a range of activities (split into three groups; Monkey for ages 4-7; Dolphin for ages 8-12; and Eagle for ages 13-17). Children’s pool and children’s park. Spa*. Two 18-hole golf courses close to the hotel*. Fitness suite (for ages 16 and over). Tennis courts. Water sports, with rental equipment available. Dive center*.

The hotel is part of the larger Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort complex, which includes two sister properties: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites and JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar, but you will not be able to access the other two properties. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Came for a wedding

Jul 21, 2025 Pauline13456

A very nice place to stay. The staff are very helpful. Food very good alot of choice. Entertainment very good for all generations and abilities. Rooms are clean and tidied. Would recommend this place.
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Jul 20, 2025 Malik C

Paris, our hibachi chef was 1 in a millions. The food was great and he created an experience not just a meal! We had to go back again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gary is amazing

Jul 17, 2025 djzink Los Angeles, California

Gary, our butler went above an beyond. He anticipated our needs and provided us all the things we needed to make this trip memorable. He always greeted us with a smile and asked what he could do for us that day. Ho arranged activities for us, ensured we had coffee delivered to the room every morning and made us feel very special. Gary made this… Read more
Gary, our butler went above an beyond. He anticipated our needs and provided us all the things we needed to make this trip memorable. He always greeted us with a smile and asked what he could do for us that day. Ho arranged activities for us, ensured we had coffee delivered to the room every morning and made us feel very special. Gary made this trip very memorable. Gary always had a smile and is very dedicated to ensuring we were taken care of. Thank You Gary and you deserve a raise. Because of you we want to come back Read less
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Jul 16, 2025 Shirnett W

My ambassadors, Asani and Cedric, were absolutely amazing hosts throughout our stay. They followed up with us daily to ensure that all of our needs were met and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. They were incredibly helpful in assisting with dinner reservations and made sure our rooms were always stocked with… Read more
My ambassadors, Asani and Cedric, were absolutely amazing hosts throughout our stay. They followed up with us daily to ensure that all of our needs were met and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. They were incredibly helpful in assisting with dinner reservations and made sure our rooms were always stocked with thoughtful treats. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality truly elevated our experience. Thank you, Asani and Cedric, for making our family trip so memorable! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our family trip July 2025

Jul 16, 2025 Sandra W

My stay at the Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach Hotel was a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. A special thank you to our ambassadors, Asani and Cedric, who were incredibly attentive, friendly, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warm personalities made… Read more
My stay at the Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach Hotel was a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and well taken care of. A special thank you to our ambassadors, Asani and Cedric, who were incredibly attentive, friendly, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warm personalities made our stay even more enjoyable. I truly appreciated their dedication to ensuring we had a great time. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable trip—I’d definitely return! Read less