Royalton Blue Waters is the family all-inclusive on the Trelawny coast, a large beachfront resort with the kind of facilities that keep children and teenagers busy from morning to night. It sits near Falmouth, east of Montego Bay, on a stretch of coast with sheltered bays and green hills behind. The resort is part of the Autograph Collection and offers all-inclusive stays with meals, snacks and drinks around the clock, a choice of restaurants covering Jamaican, Italian, Asian and international cuisine, and several bars and lounges. Families head for the water park and the pools, the kids club and the programme of daytime activities, while adults gravitate to the spa, the beach and the evening entertainment. There are different room categories, including family suites and swim-out options in some parts of the resort, and an adults-only sister property, the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, is run separately nearby. Following Hurricane Melissa, the resort has been welcoming guests again, and it is shown as open on the Jamaica Tourist Board’s reopening schedule.
Location and getting around
The resort is roughly forty to fifty minutes by road from Sangster International Airport, depending on traffic, in the parish of Trelawny. The location is a real advantage for sightseeing, since Martha Brae rafting is a short drive away, the Luminous Lagoon is close to Falmouth and Rose Hall Great House is on the way back towards Montego Bay. The Hip Strip is further away, so expect to take a tour or a taxi for nights out in the city.
The rooms
Accommodation ranges from standard rooms to larger family suites and premium categories with extra perks such as upgraded dining or lounge access. Many rooms have balconies or terraces, and some look towards the sea or the pools. Families should check bed configurations and connecting-room options when booking, and couples can ask for a quieter wing away from the water park.
Who it suits
Families with children and teenagers, multi-generational groups and travellers who want a resort with plenty to do. The atmosphere is lively and social rather than hushed, with entertainment in the evenings and activities through the day. Adults who prefer peace and quiet might choose the adults-only Hideaway or another property altogether.
Good to know
Resort credits, dining reservations and the range of included drinks differ between room categories, so read the inclusions carefully. Book day trips ahead in the winter season, and ask the tour desk to confirm pickup times, since the resort is further from the main sights on the west side than the hotels on the Hip Strip. Reef-safe sunscreen is a good idea for snorkelling off the beach.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive meals and drinks
- ✓Water park
- ✓Kids club
- ✓Several restaurants
- ✓Multiple pools
- ✓Beachfront setting
- ✓Spa
- ✓Evening entertainment
Good questions
Is Royalton Blue Waters open after Hurricane Melissa?+
Yes, it is shown as open on the Jamaica Tourist Board’s reopening schedule. Confirm facilities and room types when you book.
How far is Royalton Blue Waters from the airport?+
It is roughly forty to fifty minutes by road from Sangster International Airport, depending on traffic, near Falmouth in Trelawny.
Is Royalton Blue Waters good for families?+
Yes, it is one of the family-friendly all-inclusives on the coast, with a water park, kids club and a range of activities. Adults wanting quiet could consider the adults-only Hideaway nearby.
