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Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Lot 59A, Freeport, Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarAdults OnlyNear CoastMid-Size
4.3
3,244 reviews on Google
8.2Out of 10
Palmprint

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Highlights

·Adults-only all-inclusive
·Full-service spa
·Butler service
·Swim-up suites
·15 min from MBJ

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsNightlife

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Location

Lot 59A, Freeport, Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nearest airport: MBJ
Sangster International Airport
15 min transfer

Guest Reviews

Mario Marquez · 3 months ago

This place was very good. The best memories I had were at the piano bar facing the stage. At night they had a karaoke session and looking at the stage you could see the houses lit up on the mountains that sit across from the bay. That was fabulous! Room service was good. We had a shrimp bar rig...

Dr. Stacy-Ann Thomas · 9 months ago

Nice hotel, staff was amazing, food was good. The spa was my favorite experience at this property. I didn't like that they tried to sell us wine on multiple occasions -at an all inclusive. You cant make a hibachi reservation in advance but when you get there, there are no availabilities. A good port...

Nikesh Mistry · 11 months ago

An incredible hotel. Came recently with my wife and honestly from the moment we arrived to the second we left we had an amazing time. The staff are all excellent, from the front desk to the multi talented entertainment team, the chefs to the cleaners everyone is just so helpful and friendly and made...

Walker Polhamus · 6 months ago

They cancelled my reservation without any notice. I did not receive an email or a phone call, and did not get a refund. Just simply found out my reservation was cancelled on my own. Would have flown all the way to Jamaica had I not double checked my Hyatt account. You would think you could call ...

Dustin yager · 6 months ago

Disgusting hotel. Roaches near food. They cannot follow simple instructions to just leave room service in the box quietly. They will beat on your door, desperate for a tip. And they are liars. They panicked when my wife slipped on their floor and offered us 3 nights free, only to retract the offer a...

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About the Location
Jamaica

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What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Secrets St. James Montego Bay

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered, and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Unlimited-Luxury includes gourmet à la carte dining and no-reservation dining.
Included
Top-shelf liquor
Official Hyatt Inclusive Collection page states top-shelf premium drinks are included.
Included
Room service
Official materials state 24-hour room service/private in-suite dining is included.
Included
Wi-Fi
Included
In-room minibar
Official rooms and Unlimited-Luxury materials state daily refreshed minibar.
Included
Spa treatments
Spa is an amenity; treatments were not verified as generally included.
Costs extra
Tipping & gratuities
Hyatt Inclusive Collection Unlimited-Luxury includes taxes and gratuities.
Tips included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Secrets St. James Montego Bay

All 5 room categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages.

The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Junior Suite Garden View
52 m² / 560 ft² · Garden view
Hyatt room page lists 559-square-foot junior suite categories with balcony and minibar.
Junior Suite Ocean View
52 m² / 560 ft² · Ocean view
Junior Suite Ocean Front
52 m² / 560 ft² · Oceanfront
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out
Ocean view · swim-out pool access
Preferred Club Presidential Suite
Top Preferred Club suite category shown on Hyatt room page.

From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week: how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

10 restaurants10 bars1 swim-up barNo reservations neededDine-around at sister resorts· Jamaican-Caribbean · French · Mexican · Italian · Asian · Seafood · Buffet · Grill

Hyatt dining page shows 20 dining and drink results and says reservations are never required; guests have free-flow access to Secrets Wild Orchid.

Pools & waterplay

2 poolsAdults-only poolSwim-up bar

Official page lists a large free-form pool, a Preferred Club private pool and three outdoor hot tubs.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterEntry varies along the shoreSnorkeling from shoreSargassum: seasonal (typically spring through summer in the wider Caribbean)

Private Montego Bay peninsula/cove setting is generally calmer than exposed beaches, but seasonal seaweed and weather can vary.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports. The sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Our independent research: the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.2/10
Secrets Resorts & Spas / Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Saint James Parish
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✓ Official site verified
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Scores

Beach8.4
High
Food8.0
High
Service7.8
High
Rooms7.8
High
Pools8.0
Medium
Romance8.5
High
Nightlife8.2
Medium
Quiet7.7
Medium

Pros

  • Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury inclusions.
  • Large shared dining and bar footprint.
  • Close to MBJ airport.
  • Good romance and nightlife balance.

Cons

  • Current operating status needs manual confirmation.
  • Some areas are described as dated in recent guest discussions.
  • Preferred Club and Breathless access rules can be confusing.

Things to know

  • Secrets St. James is an adults-only, all-suite, all-inclusive resort sharing a large Montego Bay complex with Secrets Wild Orchid.
  • The best fit is couples who want a relaxed Secrets experience with access to more dining, nightlife and activity next door.
  • Recent traveler discussion makes current reopening/operations worth confirming before import completion.

Hidden tips

  • Preferred Club matters more here if you want a quieter pool and enhanced room location.
  • Check whether Breathless access is included for your status/category rather than assuming full free-flow access.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Adults-only Montego Bay location
  • Dining access with Wild Orchid
  • Preferred Club and pool areas
  • Airport proximity
Most common complaints
  • Dated-room and renovation concerns
  • Current operating-status uncertainty
  • Access-rule confusion across neighboring resorts
Things people wish they knew
  • The resort is interconnected with other Hyatt Inclusive Collection properties, but access rules vary by status and room category.
From Reddit

Reddit reports generally like the Secrets/Wild Orchid complex for food, pool and adult atmosphere, but recent threads also flag closure/reopening uncertainty and renovation disruption.

Rooms

Best Value Room:Junior Suite Ocean ViewLow

Core room product includes minibar and Wi-Fi; value depends on whether Preferred Club access matters for the stay.

Best Room Category:Preferred Club oceanfront or swim-out suiteMedium

Preferred Club adds private pool/lounge areas and some higher categories can add butler service; recent guest reports caution not every swim-out location feels equally private.

The facts

350
Room Count
117
Booking Review Count
1000
Expedia Review Count
SpaBeachfrontClub LevelAdults OnlySwim Up BarSwim Up SuiteButler ServiceSwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Guest Sentiment: 7.8No Reservations: 8.6Restaurant Depth: 8.8Wild Orchid Access: 8.6
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Beach
Crowding: 7.4Private Cove: 8.6Swimmability: 8.4Beach Service: 8.2
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Pools
Hot Tubs: 7.8Swim Up Bar: 8Free Form Pool: 8Preferred Pool: 8.2
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Quiet
Adults Only: 8.4Renovation Risk: 6.4Preferred Club Quiet: 8.2Shared Complex Energy: 6.8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Rooms
Suite Size: 8.2Minibar Wifi: 8.4Swim Out Options: 8Dated Room Signal: 6.8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Overall
Guest Sentiment: 8.2Booking Review Count: 117Expedia Review Count: 1000Official Quality Signal: 8.6Operating Status Uncertainty: 5.5
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Romance
Adults Only: 9Suite Product: 8.4Nightlife Balance: 7.8Beachfront Setting: 8.4
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Service
Consistency: 7.2Guest Sentiment: 7.8Butler Availability: 7.8Preferred Club Upside: 8.2
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19
Nightlife
Piano Bar: 8Promenade: 8.2Desires Lounge: 8.4Breathless Access Complexity: 7
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Hyatt, Expedia, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Reddit, The Times · verified 2026-07-19

Sources

MediaRedditBookingExpediaOfficialTripadvisorReddit StatusOfficial RoomsBooking ReviewsOfficial DiningOfficial Collection

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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