Sunset Beach Resort is one of the best-known family resorts in Montego Bay, a large beachfront property in the Montego Freeport area, only about twenty minutes by road from Sangster International Airport. It is built around its water park, which has a lazy river and a waterslide and is free for guests, along with five outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool. With around 311 rooms, a private beach with loungers and beach volleyball, and a children’s club at no extra charge, it is designed to keep families busy from breakfast until bedtime without needing to leave the grounds. The resort is all-inclusive, with food and drink included and some restrictions, and it has several restaurants, including Banana Walk, Botticelli, Jamalicious, Silk Road and SugarCane Grill, as well as a poolside bar, a swim-up bar, a coffee shop and a snack bar. A full-service spa with nine treatment rooms, a gym and tennis give adults their own options.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Sunset Drive in the Freeport area, which puts it close to the airport and to the Hip Strip, a short taxi ride away. Day trips to Martha Brae, the Luminous Lagoon, Negril and Ocho Rios all collect from the resort, but remember that the trip to Ocho Rios and Negril is long, so build in a rest day between excursions.
The rooms
Accommodation includes standard rooms and larger family rooms and suites, many with balconies and sea or pool views. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, and a free breakfast is served each morning. Self parking is available, and there are meeting facilities for groups, which is why the resort is also popular for weddings and family reunions.
Who it suits
Families with children and teenagers, multi-generational groups and anyone who loves a pool-and-slide holiday with the option of excursions. Couples who want a quiet, adults-focused stay may prefer another resort in this guide, since the atmosphere here is lively and social, with entertainment in the evening.
Good to know
Guest reviews are mixed on the resort’s page, so read recent comments before you book and confirm which facilities are open for your dates. Ask about the specialty restaurants, because some require reservations, and bring water shoes for the water park.
When to go
School holidays and the winter season fill the water park and the kids club, so book early for those dates. In the quieter months the pools are easier to enjoy, and rates are generally lower. The hurricane season runs from June to November, so consider flexible bookings and travel insurance, and bring a light rain jacket year round.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive meals and drinks
- ✓Water park with lazy river and slide
- ✓Five outdoor pools
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Free kids club
- ✓Spa with nine treatment rooms
- ✓Tennis and gym
- ✓Several restaurants
Good questions
Does Sunset Beach have a water park?+
Yes, the resort has a water park with a lazy river and a waterslide, included for guests, plus five outdoor pools.
How far is it from the airport?+
It is about twenty minutes by car from Sangster International Airport.
Is there a kids club?+
Yes, the resort has a free children’s club, and the water park and pools keep older children busy too.
