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
بوردو
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
بوردو
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. 15000 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 Great people and beautiful grounds! Really enjoyed the live music walking up to breakfast. Very talented young ladies.

مايو 17, 2025 Tamara W Flowery Branch, Georgia

Erika and Ghenelle (lobby bar) were GREAT! AWESOME drinks and lots of laughs. Shanice ( pool cocktail waitress) did a FANTASTIC Mai Tai and was so friendly. She should be promoted to bartender. She knows her stuff! Janelle ( pool cocktail waitress in training) took WONDERFUL care of us on our pool day checking on us several times .Sasha K (piano… Read more
Erika and Ghenelle (lobby bar) were GREAT! AWESOME drinks and lots of laughs. Shanice ( pool cocktail waitress) did a FANTASTIC Mai Tai and was so friendly. She should be promoted to bartender. She knows her stuff! Janelle ( pool cocktail waitress in training) took WONDERFUL care of us on our pool day checking on us several times .Sasha K (piano bar waitress) was LOVELY to talk to and did her job with excellence going above and beyond. Roberta and Kendrea (coffee bar) knew my order when I walked up! I saw them twice a day because there coffee and ice cream were AWESOME! Nicola ( housekeeping) took care of our room with EXCELLENCE and a beautiful smile. Conrad and Hopeton( bell hops) greeted us with smiles and fist bumps our whole trip. GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION! Great time at the piano bar! Both gentlemen that played there were VERY TALENTED! Please fix/tune your piano. The sound systems also need work ( very distorted) Disorganization was frustrating for scheduling. Hanging schedules, the app, and staff were all telling us different things which made it difficult to plan your day/ night. Read less
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مايو 15, 2025 Tanya H

St.James was so beautiful. The beaches are kept clean and the wait staff make sure your taken care of. Our Butler's made sure we needed nothing our entire stay by bringing us jerk chicken from the cart which was my favorite food the whole time and drinks by pool or beach never stopped. We were married on the beach while there and it was amazing … Read more
St.James was so beautiful. The beaches are kept clean and the wait staff make sure your taken care of. Our Butler's made sure we needed nothing our entire stay by bringing us jerk chicken from the cart which was my favorite food the whole time and drinks by pool or beach never stopped. We were married on the beach while there and it was amazing with the sunset in the background! If you never been to Jamaica this is the place to go!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great vacation, until food poisoning! Avoid this resort!

مايو 12, 2025 talvis0321 Richmond, Virginia

This was our 2nd trip to Secrets St James. We were so excited to return. Stayed preferred ocean view room via St James side (non butler). Room was fine, outdated but was clean. We enjoyed our first couple of days until my husband came down with severe food poisoning. The rest of the trip he was bedside unable to move, eat etc. We didnt see the… Read more
This was our 2nd trip to Secrets St James. We were so excited to return. Stayed preferred ocean view room via St James side (non butler). Room was fine, outdated but was clean. We enjoyed our first couple of days until my husband came down with severe food poisoning. The rest of the trip he was bedside unable to move, eat etc. We didnt see the nurse on site as he wanted to travel home to US for doctors. We have been home for 2 days and still the same status health wise. We marked this down to three different items he ate that I didnt- the preferred snacks (sushi- looked gross and smelled fishy), lamb at Breathless rooftop or the Tartar at Bordaux. This ruined our trip and when mentioned to the staff and at check out, no one seemed to have cared. In addition, we had an excursion booked through Amstar that they would not refund us for unless he saw a Dr (which would have led to going to a Jamaican hospital. NO THANK YOU)! I am sorry, but his health is more important and we would not make up him being sick! Outside of the food poisoning, beware the chair game is unreal. The only way to really get good chairs is with a butler reserving them for you. It was unreal how many blocked chairs by the butlers happened every day and alot of times no one sat in them. This is one of the only Secrets resorts out of many we have visited where this has been the case. On a positive- beautiful sunets and good entertainment. Read less
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مايو 11, 2025 Wayne B

Poor reception process, very dated and run down. Housekeeping, while friendly is understaffed and late (after 4pm) or may be skipped entirely. Restaurants were okay but service was extremely slow at time even though it was not particularly busy.
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مايو 8, 2025 wcfamily2023

We spent 10 days in Jamaica. We stayed at Secrets St James and had a fabulous time there. Zoya (a UVC representative) met us at checkin. She was fabulous and friendly and helped us out all week long. Santanya kept our room tidy and clean each day and helped us out when we needed it restocked with things. Kerry Anne Served us each day the at… Read more
We spent 10 days in Jamaica. We stayed at Secrets St James and had a fabulous time there. Zoya (a UVC representative) met us at checkin. She was fabulous and friendly and helped us out all week long. Santanya kept our room tidy and clean each day and helped us out when we needed it restocked with things. Kerry Anne Served us each day the at the preferred club pool with her joyful and happy spirit!! Every evening we’d visit the Coco Cafe for coffee and rum and raisin icecream with rum cream and Tanika would serve us with a friendly and eager attitude. Shenea served us twice at breathless altitude rooftop restaurant which was by far the best food and view and meal experience !! All in all an amazing time at Secrets St James. Read less