This authentic basic resort sits on the edge of a half-mile stretch of sandy beach. Offering clean, simple accommodation at a good price, it’s great for families with rooms spacious enough for everyone. If you’re part of a large family or group, some rooms are also conveniently interconnected. Families will appreciate the spacious beach and water sport activities, whilst taking a swim over to the private island, which will keep the little ones occupied. Adults have a dedicated pool (when booking a Privilege room type), spa and fitness centre if you can pull yourself away from the sun bed!
Amenities
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Tennis
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Where is it
Along a half mile stretch of coastline, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Montego Bay. Transfer time from Montego Bay Airport: 20 minutes.
Hotel information
522 rooms on 4 floors in 7 buildings. Elevator access to all upper level rooms. All with air-conditioning, balcony or patio, TV, complimentary WiFi, clock/radio alarm, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed with a sleeper sofa or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 3 adults and 1 child. Garden View Rooms have garden or courtyard views.
All Inclusive of: all meals, snacks and local brand drinks, facilities, activities and children's programs as provided by the resort. Food options either include a buffet meal service or a la carte, depending on the resort schedule. All A la carte specialty restaurants are free of charge but reservations are required. These items/restaurants are clearly marked, and items highlighted on all menus. Beverage selection includes house brands, as defined by the resort. The use of non-motorised sports is included (excluding floats). Refundable deposits may be required for equipment rentals. Airport transfers are not included.
Room upgrades
Superior Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with partial ocean views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Rooms as per Garden View Rooms but with oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.
1-Bedroom Suite has a separate living room and oceanfront views. Sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Privileged Garden View Rooms include exclusive perks such as the private beach area and the pool for Privileged guests only.
Grand Caribbean Buffet restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner; buffet-style International cuisine). Mamma Mia (dinner; Italian fine dining). Terrace (dinner, à la carte seafood specialities). Ayami Japanese Restaurant (dinner, Teppanyaki). BLoved (dinner, Jamaican à la carte). Sea Blue Bar & Grill (light lunch bites including hamburgers, grilled cheese, fish and fries). Funny Snacks (ice-cream, nachos, hotdogs, popcorn). Jerk Bar (serving Jamaican Jerked Chicken and Pork). Lobby Bar, Players Sports Bar, Irie Pool Bar (swim-up adults-only pool). Pearl Lounge & Bar - for guests who have booked Rose Hall Adults only.
Please note: there is a Resort Casual dress code for all restaurants. Reservations are required at à la carte restaurants.
2 swimming pools (1 freeform lagoon-style pool and 1 adults-only (for guests staying in a Privilege room) with a swim-up pool bar and whirlpool). Private beach with island. Spa*. Salon*. Health and fitness centre. Recreation and sports court (basketball). Snorkelling and kayaks. Tennis, table tennis and pool table. Kids Club (supervised activities for kids). Children's playground.
Basic self-service laundry room*. Babysitting*. Concierge. Complimentary self -parking. Complimentary Internet access. Mini-mart. Gift shop. Cash machine.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
3 nights between 2 Jan-22 Dec. 7 nights between 23 Dec - 1 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: child ages at this property up to and including 11 years.
Dress code: Resort Casual for restaurants.
Based on 5165 reviews
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Wonderful chilled holiday
Jun 10, 2025MickychoooCroydon, United Kingdom
We have recently returned from a two week break at the Catalonia and had the best time. The hotel is spotlessly clean even though dated. The grounds are beautiful and well kept and the location right on the beach was beautiful. We had a beautiful sea view and never got tired of the view of the ocean. How anyone complained about the food is beyond… Read more
We have recently returned from a two week break at the Catalonia and had the best time. The hotel is spotlessly clean even though dated. The grounds are beautiful and well kept and the location right on the beach was beautiful. We had a beautiful sea view and never got tired of the view of the ocean. How anyone complained about the food is beyond me it was varied and presented lovely. The Jamaican people in the hotel are so lovely especially in the Beloved Restaurant on the beach, Dania, Ricardo, Shanae (little Whitney), Lertoyo, Camara and Samantha made the holiday for us such lovely professional people who deserve recognition on here. O’Neil who cleaned the beach was wonderful he got us fresh coconuts and was so smiley and happy everyday. The sea is so lovely and warm and we snorkelled daily. I will definitely return to the Catalonia and look forward to seeing it once it’s all renovated. Read less
Relaxing trip, loved it
Jun 10, 2025Ell B
First time at the resort. My daughter and I enjoyed it. It is an older place having been built in 1970 but currently being updated by the new owners in stages. I got to view a model of what the new rooms will be and they were spectacular. Now with that said for what it is in its current state yes a little dated but the resort was clean, our… Read more
First time at the resort. My daughter and I enjoyed it. It is an older place having been built in 1970 but currently being updated by the new owners in stages. I got to view a model of what the new rooms will be and they were spectacular. Now with that said for what it is in its current state yes a little dated but the resort was clean, our room was comfortable and beds comfy. Could see ocean even in the garden view. The food was great and I'm sure I gained 10 pounds. Spa service was wonderful. They had a snack bar with burgers, fries, hot dogs and jerk chicken/pork, a nice cream, crepes and sandwich place all available at the beach. There was a sports bar open each night for dancing. They have karaoke, singer, local highschool performances, games, beach parties and BBQs. The house band featured different singers and they were very talented. We mostly swam in the beach and snorkeling around the little Island. The pool was nice too. Overall I loved it here. If you are stuck up and expect the Ritz Carlton you won't like the chill vibe here but the more down to earth folks will appreciate it. But it is turning into a more luxurious resort slowly as the renovations are taking place. I have read some terrible reviews and being that I just got back two days ago I would have to say the people writing them must be crazy because this place isn't that bad. There are cats everywhere but I never smelled urine. The resort is clean and I've seen stray cats at every resort I've ever been to. This place is good and only going to get better. Read less
Avoid at All Costs
Jun 9, 2025Nic T
Don’t let the glossy beach photos fool you — Catalonia Montego Bay is a dump, plain and simple. This place is severely outdated, falling apart at the seams, and reeks of neglect (literally and figuratively). The moment you step on the property, you’re greeted with the pungent stench of stray cat urine, thanks to the dozens of feral cats roaming… Read more
Don’t let the glossy beach photos fool you — Catalonia Montego Bay is a dump, plain and simple. This place is severely outdated, falling apart at the seams, and reeks of neglect (literally and figuratively). The moment you step on the property, you’re greeted with the pungent stench of stray cat urine, thanks to the dozens of feral cats roaming around freely, marking their territory everywhere — walkways, lobbies, even near the food areas. Disgusting. My stay was a disaster from the start. A major water pipe broke, and we had no running water for nearly three days — no flushing toilets, no showers, nothing. Management offered vague excuses and no real compensation. If you’re thinking “that must be a rare case,” think again. The infrastructure is crumbling and the staff is clearly used to brushing these issues under the rug. The place looks nothing like the website — it’s old, tired, and worn down. Paint is peeling, the rooms smell musty, and the common areas feel dirty and unkempt. To top it off, the so-called “beach” is a joke. It’s a sad patch of rocky shore with barely any sand — definitely not the tropical escape the photos suggest. And the clientele? Let’s just say it felt like a Hell’s Angels convention — not a place you’d feel safe bringing a family or even just relaxing. This is easily one of the worst resort experiences I’ve ever had. If you’re considering booking here: don’t. Save your money, your time, and your sanity. There are far better places in Jamaica. Catalonia Montego Bay should be condemned, not advertised. And yes, we did end up going to another resort because we couldn’t stand it!!! Read less
not a nice overall experience.
Jun 9, 2025belle g
my stay was a absolute downgrade from my previous 10 trips to the Holiday Inn . it took 3 days to finally get a beach towel. but i found out if you are a privilege member you get. also the quality of the food at the restaurant was not the same . i did not appreciate being treated as a 3 class guest. the room was clean although the elevator did not… Read more
my stay was a absolute downgrade from my previous 10 trips to the Holiday Inn . it took 3 days to finally get a beach towel. but i found out if you are a privilege member you get. also the quality of the food at the restaurant was not the same . i did not appreciate being treated as a 3 class guest. the room was clean although the elevator did not work as as the previous year visit. hard for my 88 mother in law to climb the stairs. the jerk Hut is still the best thing about this resort. look for a new place for march break. Read less
2 great employees, the resort though, not again.
Jun 9, 2025joesL8305OR
Let me start with the good. Samantha was our waitress at BLoved on June 7th and for breakfast at the buffet on June 9th. She is wonderful, kind, attentive, and despite the humidity, heat found a way to provide an amazing customer experience. The lady who cleaned my room was awesome and on top of things. These 2 were gems and if the rest of… Read more
Let me start with the good. Samantha was our waitress at BLoved on June 7th and for breakfast at the buffet on June 9th. She is wonderful, kind, attentive, and despite the humidity, heat found a way to provide an amazing customer experience. The lady who cleaned my room was awesome and on top of things. These 2 were gems and if the rest of my experience was as great as they were, then I'd only have compliments to share. The resort.... we'll I'd give that a 2 star, but I'd rather highlight these 2 amazing employees. Read less
Wonderful chilled holiday
