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 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.
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.
Based on 7359 reviews
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Great location, great for families
Jun 26, 2025cjgill72Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Second time back in 2 years and it keeps getting better each time. Just far enough away from the airport, but not having to travel to the other side of the island. Pools and restaurants are great. Buffet has great nightly options. Our chef, Paris, at the hibachi restaurant was amazing!! The dive shop is top notch with great dive sites through…
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Second time back in 2 years and it keeps getting better each time. Just far enough away from the airport, but not having to travel to the other side of the island. Pools and restaurants are great. Buffet has great nightly options. Our chef, Paris, at the hibachi restaurant was amazing!! The dive shop is top notch with great dive sites through Dressel Divers. The entertainment staff is first class, especially String Bean!! Every day the guys and ladies went out of there way to make sure there was plenty to do around the resort. Even for a guy who "shaves his..... for this" Highly recommend for families or couples!!
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$300 Room Credit money trap
Jun 25, 2025Elisha WNew York City, New York
You can use the credit after spending money at Gift shop, Spa, Specialty Dining or Casino. Example. You spend $200 at spa and you get $25 off. Pool was HOT and I didn't see it get cleaned of the debris and bugs floating in it. Food was there so you weren't hungry for your stay..Nothing to write home about. Staff are rude some are not rude. It's…
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You can use the credit after spending money at Gift shop, Spa, Specialty Dining or Casino. Example. You spend $200 at spa and you get $25 off. Pool was HOT and I didn't see it get cleaned of the debris and bugs floating in it. Food was there so you weren't hungry for your stay..Nothing to write home about. Staff are rude some are not rude. It's super basic and I would have opted to vacation else where but it was a family celebration so this resort is where they decided to go.
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Wonderful staff and experience
Jun 23, 2025Hugh R
The staff was wonderful. Tyra at the customer service desk was exceptional. Not sure how they managed to hire such an amazing staff.
The only issue I had was that there was not enough attention given to the rooms to properly cater to guests who are wheelchair-bound.
Great trip, great staff
Jun 17, 2025Josh H
Had a fantastic stay at Iberostar Rose Hall in Jamaica. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The beach was beautiful and well-maintained, and there were plenty of chairs and shade. Food options were varied, with several restaurants offering good quality meals. Entertainment was enjoyable but not…
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Had a fantastic stay at Iberostar Rose Hall in Jamaica. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the staff were always friendly and helpful. The beach was beautiful and well-maintained, and there were plenty of chairs and shade. Food options were varied, with several restaurants offering good quality meals. Entertainment was enjoyable but not overbearing, which made for a relaxing atmosphere. It’s a great spot to unwind, enjoy the sun, and experience a bit of Jamaica. Would definitely come back again.
Special shout out to LeRoy, Chad, Warren, Rohan, Javena, Anecia, Kacia, the entire star prestige cabana crew, Alonzo, Stretch, and Wayne for the excellent service.
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Overpriced and is not near as luxurious as others
Jun 16, 2025Keith B
It seems to me many of the reviews from other guest or solicited travel advisors is overrated. While the hotel has a nice location and the beaches and water are very pretty. The hotel itself is rundown and poorly maintained. If you want to enjoy the beach you have to share it with the local drug dealers. Many of the staff are very nice while…
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It seems to me many of the reviews from other guest or solicited travel advisors is overrated. While the hotel has a nice location and the beaches and water are very pretty. The hotel itself is rundown and poorly maintained. If you want to enjoy the beach you have to share it with the local drug dealers. Many of the staff are very nice while others seem to feel like it is a chore to do the job that they have chosen to do. Getting your room cleaned doesn’t take place as it should and you have to repeatedly call to get it done. Our stay was in an oceanfront Junior suite which we paid a premium for and it left a lot to be desired.
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Great location, great for families
