Classic Jamaican resort with Ralph Lauren‑designed rooms and villas, a free kids club and top-notch service on a secluded 110‑acre peninsula.

Montego Bay, Jamaica
1953

year opened

63

rooms

$
650

starting rate

25 minutes

from airport

key features
Sleep
5+ bedroom residences
Kids club (age 3+)
Babysitting
Butler service
Calm beach
2+ restaurants on site
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Grass/lawn to play on
Hiking
Indoor playroom
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kitchen in room
Outdoor pool
Outside space
Racket sports
Water sports
Kids club is free
Eat
5+ bedroom residences
Kids club (age 3+)
Babysitting
Butler service
Calm beach
2+ restaurants on site
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Grass/lawn to play on
Hiking
Indoor playroom
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kitchen in room
Outdoor pool
Outside space
Racket sports
Water sports
Kids club is free
Play (on land)
5+ bedroom residences
Kids club (age 3+)
Babysitting
Butler service
Calm beach
2+ restaurants on site
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Grass/lawn to play on
Hiking
Indoor playroom
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kitchen in room
Outdoor pool
Outside space
Racket sports
Water sports
Kids club is free
Play (in the water)
5+ bedroom residences
Kids club (age 3+)
Babysitting
Butler service
Calm beach
2+ restaurants on site
2-4 bedroom residences
Arcade / Game room
Connecting rooms
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Grass/lawn to play on
Hiking
Indoor playroom
Kids club (age 4+)
Kids club (age 5+)
Kitchen in room
Outdoor pool
Outside space
Racket sports
Water sports
Kids club is free

sleep

  • Oceanfront rooms are located in the Pineapple House, directly next to the main pool and a short walk to the beach.
  • Oceanfront rooms come with either a king or two doubles and can connect; connections are confirmed at booking at no extra cost.
  • Two double rooms have a stated capacity of 3, but can accommodate families of 4 on a case-by-case basis
  • Pineapple House rooms were refreshed in 2024 and feature Ralph Lauren–designed interiors with a mix of old-world charm and modern touches.
  • All Pineapple House rooms include a bathtub.
  • One-bedroom suites are freestanding and have private pools. They book up quickly.
  • 27 private villas range from 2–6 bedrooms, all fully staffed (housekeeper, cook, gardener), with private pools, full kitchens, and en-suite bathrooms for every bedroom. Villa staff is generally there 7:30am - 3pm.
  • Classic villas feature Caribbean décor, while Signature Villas are newer or renovated with a more modern design.
  • The Estate Villa can be booked as either a 5 bedroom or 6 bedroom option (one bedroom is in a separate guest cottage)..
  • Most accommodations face west, making sunset views a highlight across the property.

play

  • The kids club is free and offers structured activities for children ages 3–12.
  • Their nanny service is highly rated and affordable.
  • The private beach has very calm water year-round and no seaweed, great for young swimmers.
  • The main infinity pool sits directly in front of the oceanfront rooms. There's a large shallow section, perfect for babies and toddlers.
  • Free non-motorized water sports include kayaks, pedal boats, and paddleboards.
  • Don't miss the daily glass bottom boat ride (9:30am, free).
  • Newly refurbished tennis and pickleball courts host visiting professional players throughout the year.
  • The spa was recently renovated and is adults-only.
  • Golf cart service is prompt and widely used, though most areas are within a 5-minute walk.
  • They have a nurse on site every day

eat

  • Dining is centered around two main restaurants, with a strong farm-to-table focus.
  • For pineapple house guests, breakfast opens at 7:30am; for villa guests, it is prepared daily in-villa at your requested time.
  • A beachside bar offers casual food and drinks throughout the day. There's poolside sesrvice as well.
  • The Seaside Terrace hosts rotating theme nights, often timed with sunset.
  • Celebrity chefs rotate through the year for special dining events.
  • If you're staying in a villa, they can stock your fridge with groceries before you arrive.
  • Breakfast is included for all guests staying in villas, as well as any non-villa guests who book through us!
  • Room service is available 8am - 9:30pm
  • The kids menu has a good amount of variety.
  • On Mondays, there's a BBQ buffet on the beach (always a hit with families).

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Kids Club
Pools
  • Main pool: A large double infinity‑edge pool overlooks the Caribbean Sea and is surrounded by lounge chairs; it is open year‑round but not heated.
  • Other pools: Most villas have private or semi‑private pools; there is no dedicated children’s pool or water slide.
  • Lifeguards & depth: No lifeguard or depth details were mentioned in the sources.
  • Beach
  • Setting: The resort fronts a golden‑sand beach on a calm bay; the calm water and coral reef make it suitable for little swimmers.
  • Activities: A beachfront water‑sports hut lends snorkelling and paddleboarding gear and organises glass‑bottom boat rides.
  • Babysitting
  • Availability: Nanny services are available through the hotel; younger children can join the kids club only with a babysitter.
  • Rates: Approximately US$18 per hour for one child, plus US$8 per hour for each additional child; there is a three‑hour minimum.
  • Surcharges: Rates double on Jamaican public holidays, and an extra US$20 applies for services after 11 p.m..
  • Kids club

    • Location & ages: The Pineapple Kids Club (ages 3–6) and 7‑Up Club (ages 7–12) are located near the lobby and beach.
    • Hours & seasonality: Both clubs operate daily from about 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are open year‑round.
    • Activities: Programmes include arts and crafts, nature walks, reggae dance classes, movie and story time, computer games, Wii/Xbox, foosball, pool tables and supervised water sports.

    Activities
  • Water sports: Complimentary use of kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, a water trampoline and a glass‑bottom boat ride.
  • Land sports: Tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness trail and fitness centre, plus nightly entertainment.
  • Other: Guests can book spa treatments in a plantation‑style spa, explore the 110‑acre peninsula and tropical gardens, and take shuttles to Tryall Club for golf.
    • Restaurants: Seaside Terrace (buffet dinners and themed nights), Hanover Terrace and the Hanover Room (formal dining on Sundays and Tuesdays), and The Grill at Round Hill (casual farm‑to‑table dining; hours not listed).
    • Bars & lounges: Cocktail Bar (11 a.m.–11 p.m.), Beach Bar (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), Pool Bar (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Afternoon Tea Lounge (tea service 4–5 p.m.).
    • Meal plans: Children receive a 50 % discount on meal plans; early children’s meals are available on request.

    Travel & transportation
    • The closest major airport is Montego Bay (MBJ), about 25 minutes away by car.
    • Airport transfers can be arranged in advance through the hotel.
    • Most families stay on the property once they arrive; everything is walkable or a short golf-cart ride away.
    • The beach, pool, dining, and kids club are all within a short walk of the Pineapple House.
    • Golf cart service is readily available for villas and hillside areas.
    • The resort provies a shuttle to a nearby golf course.
    Leave it at home - they have it!
    • Cribs
    • Highchairs
    • Pool and beach toys

    Round Hill Hotel and Villas

    Montego Bay, Jamaica

    Classic Jamaican resort with Ralph Lauren‑designed rooms and villas, a free kids club and top-notch service on a secluded 110‑acre peninsula.

    From
    $
    650
    / night
    1953
    Year opened
    63
    Rooms
    25 minutes
    From airport

    Key Features

    Sleep
    5+ bedroom residences
    Kids club (age 3+)
    Babysitting
    Butler service
    Calm beach
    2+ restaurants on site
    2-4 bedroom residences
    Arcade / Game room
    Connecting rooms
    Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
    Grass/lawn to play on
    Hiking
    Indoor playroom
    Kids club (age 4+)
    Kids club (age 5+)
    Kitchen in room
    Outdoor pool
    Outside space
    Racket sports
    Water sports
    Kids club is free
    Play (on land)
    5+ bedroom residences
    Kids club (age 3+)
    Babysitting
    Butler service
    Calm beach
    2+ restaurants on site
    2-4 bedroom residences
    Arcade / Game room
    Connecting rooms
    Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
    Grass/lawn to play on
    Hiking
    Indoor playroom
    Kids club (age 4+)
    Kids club (age 5+)
    Kitchen in room
    Outdoor pool
    Outside space
    Racket sports
    Water sports
    Kids club is free
    Play (in the water)
    5+ bedroom residences
    Kids club (age 3+)
    Babysitting
    Butler service
    Calm beach
    2+ restaurants on site
    2-4 bedroom residences
    Arcade / Game room
    Connecting rooms
    Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
    Grass/lawn to play on
    Hiking
    Indoor playroom
    Kids club (age 4+)
    Kids club (age 5+)
    Kitchen in room
    Outdoor pool
    Outside space
    Racket sports
    Water sports
    Kids club is free
    Eat
    5+ bedroom residences
    Kids club (age 3+)
    Babysitting
    Butler service
    Calm beach
    2+ restaurants on site
    2-4 bedroom residences
    Arcade / Game room
    Connecting rooms
    Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
    Grass/lawn to play on
    Hiking
    Indoor playroom
    Kids club (age 4+)
    Kids club (age 5+)
    Kitchen in room
    Outdoor pool
    Outside space
    Racket sports
    Water sports
    Kids club is free
    Travel & transportation
    • The closest major airport is Montego Bay (MBJ), about 25 minutes away by car.
    • Airport transfers can be arranged in advance through the hotel.
    • Most families stay on the property once they arrive; everything is walkable or a short golf-cart ride away.
    • The beach, pool, dining, and kids club are all within a short walk of the Pineapple House.
    • Golf cart service is readily available for villas and hillside areas.
    • The resort provies a shuttle to a nearby golf course.
    Leave it at home - they have it!
    • Cribs
    • Highchairs
    • Pool and beach toys
    Sleep
    • Oceanfront rooms are located in the Pineapple House, directly next to the main pool and a short walk to the beach.
    • Oceanfront rooms come with either a king or two doubles and can connect; connections are confirmed at booking at no extra cost.
    • Two double rooms have a stated capacity of 3, but can accommodate families of 4 on a case-by-case basis
    • Pineapple House rooms were refreshed in 2024 and feature Ralph Lauren–designed interiors with a mix of old-world charm and modern touches.
    • All Pineapple House rooms include a bathtub.
    • One-bedroom suites are freestanding and have private pools. They book up quickly.
    • 27 private villas range from 2–6 bedrooms, all fully staffed (housekeeper, cook, gardener), with private pools, full kitchens, and en-suite bathrooms for every bedroom. Villa staff is generally there 7:30am - 3pm.
    • Classic villas feature Caribbean décor, while Signature Villas are newer or renovated with a more modern design.
    • The Estate Villa can be booked as either a 5 bedroom or 6 bedroom option (one bedroom is in a separate guest cottage)..
    • Most accommodations face west, making sunset views a highlight across the property.
    Play
    • The kids club is free and offers structured activities for children ages 3–12.
    • Their nanny service is highly rated and affordable.
    • The private beach has very calm water year-round and no seaweed, great for young swimmers.
    • The main infinity pool sits directly in front of the oceanfront rooms. There's a large shallow section, perfect for babies and toddlers.
    • Free non-motorized water sports include kayaks, pedal boats, and paddleboards.
    • Don't miss the daily glass bottom boat ride (9:30am, free).
    • Newly refurbished tennis and pickleball courts host visiting professional players throughout the year.
    • The spa was recently renovated and is adults-only.
    • Golf cart service is prompt and widely used, though most areas are within a 5-minute walk.
    • They have a nurse on site every day
    Eat
    • Dining is centered around two main restaurants, with a strong farm-to-table focus.
    • For pineapple house guests, breakfast opens at 7:30am; for villa guests, it is prepared daily in-villa at your requested time.
    • A beachside bar offers casual food and drinks throughout the day. There's poolside sesrvice as well.
    • The Seaside Terrace hosts rotating theme nights, often timed with sunset.
    • Celebrity chefs rotate through the year for special dining events.
    • If you're staying in a villa, they can stock your fridge with groceries before you arrive.
    • Breakfast is included for all guests staying in villas, as well as any non-villa guests who book through us!
    • Room service is available 8am - 9:30pm
    • The kids menu has a good amount of variety.
    • On Mondays, there's a BBQ buffet on the beach (always a hit with families).

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