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 50th Birthday/Anniversary Trip

Jul 11, 2025 Barbara H

The service is beyond great The food was excellent. Our only concern was the small flies covering the food in the Preferred Club buffet area.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great 1st experience

Jul 11, 2025 BlessedMrSimmons Maumelle, Arkansas

My husband and I went to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It was a great overall experience. We were a bit skeptical because when we got to our room, we found clothes from a previous guest in the drawer. We called the front desk and they took care of it but not a good start. We had wonderful service the first night which set the bar high. The… Read more
My husband and I went to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It was a great overall experience. We were a bit skeptical because when we got to our room, we found clothes from a previous guest in the drawer. We called the front desk and they took care of it but not a good start. We had wonderful service the first night which set the bar high. The others could not compare. The spa is an absolutely must do. It was one of the neatest spa experiences I have had. There is a photography service that was not mentioned at check-in that should definitely be talked about more. It cost nothing for the photoshoot. However, the pictures are about $25 a shot. We had sooo many wonderful shots, it was hard to pick among them. This was our first all inclusive experience so I have nothing to compare it against. However, overall we can say it was a great experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worth its 5-star rating

Jul 9, 2025 brucegT664AM Kingston, Jamaica

This resort hotel is worth its 5-star rating. It is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort and sprawls over a large property subdivided into different 4-storey blocks with a total of 350 rooms. The "streets" are extra wide giving you a village feeling rather than a property. There is ample parking for drive-in guests. Security is abundant with… Read more
This resort hotel is worth its 5-star rating. It is an all-inclusive, adults-only resort and sprawls over a large property subdivided into different 4-storey blocks with a total of 350 rooms. The "streets" are extra wide giving you a village feeling rather than a property. There is ample parking for drive-in guests. Security is abundant with several check points. The grounds are well manicured with coconut and palm trees and a variety of flowering trees. The white sand beach is immaculate and is constantly being raked to keep it pristine. There are a number of swimming pools, some with swim-up bars. It offers a spa and beauty salon as well as gift shops. The staff is superb - courteous, knowledgeable and always ready to assist. They must be over-staffed because virtually anywhere you are on the property there is always a member of staff within sight. On arrival you are greeted with a cold towel and drink of your choice. The rooms are spacious (over 500 sq. ft.) and nicely furnished. They have a separate bath and shower with plush towels and ample toiletries. Each room has a cozy balcony that has a jacuzzi and is covered with six-foot walls that ensure privacy. Butler service is standard and 24-hur room service is available. The bed is comfortable but I wish it was a bit firmer. Each room has a tablet that provides information and directions for the various hotel services. Neat. I was impressed that the coffee arrangement in the room provides the famous Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. It was a delight. The hotel offers an extensive entertainment package including live bands and performances. It also offers a theatre, game lounge and tennis court. Nearby golf courses can be accessed. The food offerings are awesome. There are seven restaurants providing international, Mexican, Italian, French and Jamaican cuisine in addition to a number of cafes and grills located at several places including the beach. You woud have to be on an extended stay to be able to sample all of them. This is a superb resort facility. Worth every penny that it costs you. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Secrets St. James Preferred swimout

Jul 8, 2025 tamim741 Lake Havasu City, Arizona

We went in May and there were no crowds at the pool or the restaurants. I guess May is the slow month. The views and beaches are great. I was in the Preferred side and it was very quiet. There was a lot more activities at the other pools. Preferred club butler's were amazing. They were always there to get you anything you needed. It was my… Read more
We went in May and there were no crowds at the pool or the restaurants. I guess May is the slow month. The views and beaches are great. I was in the Preferred side and it was very quiet. There was a lot more activities at the other pools. Preferred club butler's were amazing. They were always there to get you anything you needed. It was my birthday and they filled the tub with a bubble bath and roses all over. I had a couple of issues and the Preferred club manager, Regina, handled everything perfectly and professionally. She was great. The swim out room had wonderful views. Ms. Joy in the Preferred club lounge was great. Always friendly and knew what we drank. Weather was perfect and the pools were perfect temperature. Room was always clean and cool. Definitely recommend swim out room with the butler service. Read less
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Jul 6, 2025 KATHY H Ohio

Secrets St James was not a good experience for me. I had heard such great things about it over the years that my expectations were extremely high. What I found was mediocre service, indifferent staff and outdated furnishings. Secrets St James is in need of some upgrades and upkeep. I would suggest visiting the property “Breathless” next door.… Read more
Secrets St James was not a good experience for me. I had heard such great things about it over the years that my expectations were extremely high. What I found was mediocre service, indifferent staff and outdated furnishings. Secrets St James is in need of some upgrades and upkeep. I would suggest visiting the property “Breathless” next door. Difference of night and day. Read less