Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Star rating

Junior Suite Ocean Front Room
Seaside Grill
Piano Bar
Pool
Preferred Club Junior Swim Out Room
Junior Suite Bathroom
Coco Cafe
El Patio
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Bathroom
Preferred Club Pool
Preferred Club Bar
Himitsu
Oceana
Desires Music Lounge
Barracuda
Bordeaux
Blue Mountain
Promenade
Spa Hydrotherapy Pool
Spa
Theater
Junior Suite Ocean Front Room
Seaside Grill
Piano Bar
Pool
Preferred Club Junior Swim Out Room
Junior Suite Bathroom
Coco Cafe
El Patio
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Bathroom
Preferred Club Pool
Preferred Club Bar
Himitsu
Oceana
Desires Music Lounge
Barracuda
Bordeaux
Blue Mountain
Promenade
Spa Hydrotherapy Pool
Spa
Theater

The hotel

Everything is luxury at Secrets St James. This adults-only resort holds an exclusive, breathtaking location in Montego Bay's stunning peninsula, and guests here will enjoy the experience of Unlimited Luxury® - from wait service at the pool and beach, to an extensive range of restaurants and bars, and free-flow access to the facilities at neighbouring Secrets Wild Orchid, there's so much to enjoy. If you need a break from gazing at the crystal clear waters, head out onto them instead, with an assortment of water sports available that will make it impossible to get bored. There's also nightly live entertainment, theme parties, and even cooking and dance classes on offer, meaning that you're bound to be left with plenty of incredible memories. And for those seeking ultimate relaxation, the 15,000sq ft Spa is the perfect place to indulge. This resort is so special that you won't want to leave, but if you do, you'll find that Montego Bay's 'hip strip' is close by, as are multiple Championship golf courses and local attractions.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Anniversary and special occasions
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room

Where is it

Situated on the peninsula of Montego Bay, surrounded by the breathtaking Caribbean Sea. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

350 suites, with elevators in every building. All rooms feature classic decor, a private, furnished balcony or terrace, 55" flat screen cable TV, mini-bar refreshed daily, coffee maker, bathrooms with double vanity, separate WC, separate shower, hot tub, luxury bath amenities, hair dryer, TV speaker controls in bathroom, armoire, electronic in-room safe, bathrobes and bedroom slippers, clothes steamers, alarm clock with MP3 docking station, nightstands with reading lamps and telephone, desk with telephone, sofa, ceiling fan, motion sensor air-conditioning, 24-hour room service (hours may vary), Secrets Box for private room service delivery and complimentary WiFi. 

Junior Suite Garden View rooms have garden views, and either 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping a maximum of 3 adults.


All Inclusive

Guests enjoy Unlimited Luxury® services including

  • Limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining options, without reservations required
  • Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
  • Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
  • 24-hour room and concierge service (room service hours may vary)
  • Pool and beach wait service
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
  • Daily maid service
  • Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
  • Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
  • No wristbands required
  • All taxes and gratuities included
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite Ocean View rooms have ocean views, and 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Junior Suite Ocean Front rooms are in an ocean-front location with stunning, direct ocean views, and 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View rooms feature ocean views, and preferred club benefits, with 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out rooms feature ocean views, preferred club benefits (including complimentary butler service) and direct swim-out access to swimming pool, with 1 king-size bed sleeping a maximum of 2 adults, or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front rooms are in an oceanfront location with stunning, direct ocean views, hot tub on the terrace (as well as hot tub in bathroom), a spacious living room and dining area with seating for four, preferred club benefits (including complimentary butler service) and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.


Preferred Club Benefits 

  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Complimentary Butler service (for guests staying on Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out category or higher)
  • Soaking tub with padded covers for lounging on terrace
  • Private Preferred Club Lounge
  • Preferred Club status and amenities
  • Access to dining, activities and amenities at Breathless Montego Bay
  • Private concierge service
  • Private pool for Preferred Club guests
  • Daily continental breakfast in the lounge
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
  • Exquisite desserts and fine liquors in the lounge
  • Complimentary internet access in-suite
  • Complimentary computer access in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Complimentary newspaper in the Preferred Club Lounge
  • Upgraded mini-bar service
  • Upgrade bath amenities
  • Steam press

An expansive range of 10 restaurants (1 buffet, 7 a la carte, and a cafe) and 9 bars and lounges. No reservations required. Restaurant openings rotate throughout the week. Restaurants include World Café (international restaurant, breakfast and lunch), Barefoot Grill (light lunch), Blue Mountain (authentic Jamaican-Caribbean fare, dinner), Bordeaux (a la carte French cuisine, dinner), El Patio (a la carte Mexican Cuisine, dinner) Himitsu (Asion fusion a la carte, dinner), Oceana (fresh seafood, lunch and dinner), Portofino (Italian cuisine with wine cellar, dinner), Seaside Grill (poolside a la carte with ocean views, lunch) and Coco Café (coffee and snack bar). Bars include Barracuda (pool and beach bar, with signature cocktails), Showtime (theatre bar), Sugar Reef (pool bar with cocktails), Marlin Bar (open-air bar), Revive Bar (spa fruit and juice bar), The Lounge (lobby bar with live music ), Rendezvous (lobby bar with live music in the evenings), Piano Bar (Cuban-themed lounge with live piano music), Desires (sports bar and dance club, late night) and Manatees (swim-up bar).

Regular entertainment day and night, including live music in lounges, and nightly entertainment at the Theatre (which features comfortable seating, bar service, and air conditioning).

Pool and beach waiter service. Large, free form swimming pool (partially heated). Private pool for Preferred Club guests (partially heated). Three outdoor hot tubs. Gift shops. Game lounge. Live entertainment. 15,000 sq ft Spa* with massage cabins, whirl pool, steam room, sauna and more. Fitness centre, with cardio equipment and weight room. Darts. Giant chess board. Bicycle tours. Aerobics. Bocce ball. Jogging trail. Cooking and dance classes. Tennis. Introductory scuba lesson in the swimming pool. Watersports, including guided snorkelling, paddleboarding, water polo/pool volleyball, wind surfing, kayaks, catamaran*, water skiing*, parasailing*, wake/knee boarding*, tubing*, banana boats*, boat tours*, deep sea fishing*, and glass bottom boat*. Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and beef patty carts at the beach and pool daily.

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour room service (hours subject to change). 

*Denotes local charge. 
Dress code: most restaurants require guests to wear cover-ups and no sleeveless shirts when dining. A ‘casual elegance’ dress code is in place when taking dinner at Bordeaux, El Patio, Himitsu and Blue Mountain, with gentlemen required to be dressed in long trousers, with dress shirts or collared shirts, and women can wear dresses, shirts or blouses, and trousers, with no flip flops or sleeveless shirts.
Please note: this is an adults-only resort, and bookings with guests under the age of 18 will not be permitted.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Secrets save my Jamaica experience!

Aug 21, 2025 Tracey H

Preferred Club Butler Service is the way to go! Darwin you were amazing! Joy always made sure we were good and the ladies at the front desk were a delight as well.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing stay at Secrets St. James in Montego Bay

Aug 21, 2025 JoaoC2051

Our experience was very positive. The hotel is truly beautiful, well-maintained, and the staff is very friendly and always ready to help. We loved the beach and the proximity to bars and restaurants.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Highly recommend! Yeah mon!

Aug 19, 2025 Colleen N

Highly recommend Secrets! We didn’t know this going into the vacation, but you can visit each of the three resorts and utilize all of their amenities which was awesome! They have “taxi” services to the hip strip or anywhere you want to go off the resort and they make you feel safe and wait for you as you “bop around”. The staff is amazing and… Read more
Highly recommend Secrets! We didn’t know this going into the vacation, but you can visit each of the three resorts and utilize all of their amenities which was awesome! They have “taxi” services to the hip strip or anywhere you want to go off the resort and they make you feel safe and wait for you as you “bop around”. The staff is amazing and makes you feel like family! Entertainment is GREAT but could have played some more Jamaican music. Only played it once and the rest was “American” music for most part. Otherwise HIGHLY recommend and we will be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Resort, But Falls Short of Expectations

Aug 18, 2025 Jacinta J

(Stayed 8/14–8/18) I booked Secrets Montego Bay Preferred Club for a girlfriends’ birthday celebration after hearing wonderful reviews and had high hopes. Overall, the resort itself is stunning, with lush grounds and a beautiful oceanfront. The Good: • The Preferred Club beach and pool cabanas were spectacular and worth it for the comfort and… Read more
(Stayed 8/14–8/18) I booked Secrets Montego Bay Preferred Club for a girlfriends’ birthday celebration after hearing wonderful reviews and had high hopes. Overall, the resort itself is stunning, with lush grounds and a beautiful oceanfront. The Good: • The Preferred Club beach and pool cabanas were spectacular and worth it for the comfort and views. • The main pool is where the party is, and the servers and bartenders there were absolutely wonderful—friendly, fast, and kept the energy high. • My ocean-view suite was lovely, with incredible scenery. • The buffet lunch stood out as the best meal, especially the authentic oxtails. Booking Preferred is definitely worthwhile for access to the hot food options in the lobby and noticeably better drinks. • We also reserved the rooftop at Breathless, which delivered unforgettable views. The Not-So-Good: • Unfortunately, the rooftop dining at Breathless fell flat—the views were everything, but the food was not. • My balcony jacuzzi wasn’t working and took two hours to fix. The bathtub never had hot water, and maintenance never resolved it. • The butler service was not worth the extra cost. • There is no clear distinction between Preferred and non-Preferred guests, so amenities are often shared, which defeats the purpose of paying for exclusivity. • I was never informed about water sports; I only overheard other guests talking about them as I was leaving. • The timeshare-style sales pitch for perks was frustrating. They offered “$300 off” the spa, but it’s limited to one coupon per session and paired with inflated spa prices, so it didn’t feel like a true deal. Overall: The resort is beautiful, and certain Preferred perks—like food and drinks—make a difference. However, the lack of communication, maintenance issues, and disappointing upsell tactics made the experience less than I expected. While I enjoyed my stay and created wonderful memories with friends, I’m not sure I’d return to this Secrets location—or another Secrets resort in the future. Read less
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Aug 17, 2025 Connector55633613096

The best experience ever! Everything was great! From the food to the entertainment to all of the emenities. The people and the love you get when you are there is something you don't experience everyday.