Secrets St. James Montego Bay
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8.2 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on beach and dining
Secrets St. James Montego Bay at a glance
- Location
- Montego Bay
- Guests
- Adults only
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 on Google3,248 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- MBJAbout 15 minutes
- Dining
- 10 restaurants
- Drinks
- 9 bars
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Rooms & prices
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Operating date not yet confirmed
Temporarily closed following Hurricane Melissa. Hyatt currently expects reopening in Q1 2027; an exact reopening date is not confirmed.
The rate diary
We sample a 7-night stay for two and keep a dated record of the room and stay period. These readings show how sampled prices change; they do not establish that an opening or reopening offer is the lowest available rate. Confirm the resort is operating for your dates before booking.
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Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Things to know
before you go
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.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is interconnected with other Hyatt Inclusive Collection properties, but access rules vary by status and room category.
Strengths from our research
Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury inclusions.
Large shared dining and bar footprint.
Close to MBJ airport.
Good romance and nightlife balance.
Other considerations from our research
Temporarily closed following Hurricane Melissa.Hyatt currently expects reopening in Q1 2027; an exact reopening date is not confirmed.
Some areas are described as dated in recent guest discussions.
Preferred Club and Breathless access rules can be confusing.
What guests say
Most loved
- Adults-only Montego Bay location
- Dining access with Wild Orchid
- Preferred Club and pool areas
- Airport proximity
Most complained about
- Dated-room and renovation concerns
- Current operating-status uncertainty
- Access-rule confusion across neighboring resorts
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.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Unlimited-Luxury includes gourmet à la carte dining and no-reservation dining. The supplier guide separately requires advance concierge reservations for romantic/private dinners, with variable cost and package conditions; do not assume every private experience is included.
- Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official Hyatt Inclusive Collection page states top-shelf premium drinks are included.
- Room serviceIncluded
Official materials state 24-hour room service/private in-suite dining is included.
- Wi-FiIncluded
- In-room minibarIncluded
Official rooms and Unlimited-Luxury materials state daily refreshed minibar.
- Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Hyatt Inclusive Collection Unlimited-Luxury includes taxes and gratuities.
Not included
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa is an amenity; treatments were not verified as generally included.
Per the resort, not yet verified - Airport transfersCosts extra
Airport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; guests pay for their own transportation, though the concierge can arrange it.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 350
- Service
- 7.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.4 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.0 out of 10
- Rooms
- 7.8 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.0 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except pools & spa, nightlife and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Secrets St. James Montego Bay
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 19, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except pools & spa, nightlife and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Service7.8High confidence
- Consistency
- 7.2
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.8
- Butler Availability
- 7.8
- Preferred Club Upside
- 8.2
Beach8.4High confidence
- Crowding
- 7.4
- Private Cove
- 8.6
- Swimmability
- 8.4
- Beach Service
- 8.2
Dining8.0High confidence
- Guest Sentiment
- 7.8
- No Reservations
- 8.6
- Restaurant Depth
- 8.8
- Wild Orchid Access
- 8.6
Rooms7.8High confidence
- Suite Size
- 8.2
- Minibar Wifi
- 8.4
- Swim Out Options
- 8.0
- Dated Room Signal
- 6.8
Pools & Spa8.0Medium confidence
- Hot Tubs
- 7.8
- Swim Up Bar
- 8.0
- Free Form Pool
- 8.0
- Preferred Pool
- 8.2
Romance8.5High confidence
- Adults Only
- 9.0
- Suite Product
- 8.4
- Nightlife Balance
- 7.8
- Beachfront Setting
- 8.4
Nightlife8.2Medium confidence
- Piano Bar
- 8.0
- Promenade
- 8.2
- Desires Lounge
- 8.4
- Breathless Access Complexity
- 7.0
Quiet7.7Medium confidence
- Adults Only
- 8.4
- Renovation Risk
- 6.4
- Preferred Club Quiet
- 8.2
- Shared Complex Energy
- 6.8
What it does best
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury inclusions.
- Large shared dining and bar footprint.
- Close to MBJ airport.
- Good romance and nightlife balance.
Where it costs you
- Temporarily closed following Hurricane Melissa. Hyatt currently expects reopening in Q1 2027; an exact reopening date is not confirmed.
- Some areas are described as dated in recent guest discussions.
- Preferred Club and Breathless access rules can be confusing.
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- Junior Suite Ocean ViewCore 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 suitePreferred 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.
Everything we read on Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.0 / 10
- Places to eat
- 10
- Bars and lounges
- 9
- Swim-up bars
- 1
Jamaican-Caribbean · French · Mexican · Italian · Asian · Seafood · Buffet · Grill
Barefoot Grill
Serving hamburger, hot dogs and other snacks. Ocean-side grill No dress code required
Included in the plan
More about Barefoot Grill
- Service
- Grill
- Hours
- Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Barracuda
Enjoy a selection of premium cocktails at this open-air bar Casual attire
Included in the plan
More about Barracuda
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Blue Mountain
Enjoy Jamaican-Caribbean cuisine at this restaurant
Included in the plan
More about Blue Mountain
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual Elegance
Bordeaux
Savour contemporary French cuisine Air-conditioned
Included in the plan
More about Bordeaux
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- for indoor dining: Casual Elegance
Coco Café
Serving coffee, tea and pastries No dress code required
Included in the plan
More about Coco Café
- Service
- Café
- Hours
- 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Desires
This lively sports bar offers fabulous music and dancing Flat screen TV, dance floor and DJ
Included in the plan
More about Desires
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
El Patio
Classic Mexican cuisine in this authentic atmosphere Air-conditioned
Included in the plan
More about El Patio
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual Elegance
Himitsu
Enjoy à la carte Pan-Asian specialties in this open-air restaurant
Included in the plan
More about Himitsu
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual Elegance
Manatees
Swim-up bar serving your favourite tropical cocktails
Included in the plan
More about Manatees
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Marlin Bar
Open-air bar serving your favourite tropical cocktails
Included in the plan
More about Marlin Bar
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oceana
Ocean view restaurant Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Oceana
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual
Piano Bar
Cuban-themed lounge accompanied with live piano music
Included in the plan
More about Piano Bar
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 5:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Portofino
Enjoy Trattoria-style Italian cuisine in this romantic ambiance Open-air restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating Wine cellar
A wine cellar is listed; its private-dining pricing and booking rules remain unverified.
Included in the plan
More about Portofino
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual Elegance
Rendezvous
The lobby bar offers a petite grand piano and live music
Included in the plan
More about Rendezvous
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Revive Bar
Spa fruit and juice bar
Included in the plan
More about Revive Bar
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seaside Grill
Serving grilled favourites with stunning ocean views at this open-air restaurant Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Seaside Grill
- Service
- À la carte
- Hours
- Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual
Sugar Reef
Swim-up bar serving your favourite tropical cocktails
Included in the plan
More about Sugar Reef
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Lounge
Petite grand piano and live music located in The Lounge
Included in the plan
More about The Lounge
- Service
- Bar
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
World Café
International buffet serving a variety of classics and favourites Air-conditioned
Included in the plan
More about World Café
- Service
- Café
- Hours
- Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Dress code
- Casual
Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.
Hyatt dining page shows 20 dining and drink results and says reservations are never required; guests have free-flow access to Secrets Wild Orchid. The December 2025 guide describes a shared dining inventory across the Promenade, St. James and Wild Orchid; ten is not an independently confirmed count of restaurants physically within St. James. The standard no-reservation statement does not cover the separately described romantic/private dinner: advance concierge reservation is required, with variable cost and possible package conditions. Exact prices are unverified.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Secrets St. James Montego Bay?
Hyatt dining page shows 20 dining and drink results and says reservations are never required; guests have free-flow access to Secrets Wild Orchid. The December 2025 guide describes a shared dining inventory across the Promenade, St. James and Wild Orchid; ten is not an independently confirmed count of restaurants physically within St. James. The standard no-reservation statement does not cover the separately described romantic/private dinner: advance concierge reservation is required, with variable cost and possible package conditions. Exact prices are unverified. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (9)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
Junior Suite Garden ViewRoom details for Junior Suite Garden View1 King; 2 Queens. 38 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 560 ft²52 m² | Garden |
Junior Suite Ocean ViewRoom details for Junior Suite Ocean View1 King; 2 Queens. 177 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 560 ft²52 m² | Ocean |
Junior Suite Ocean FrontRoom details for Junior Suite Ocean Front1 King; 2 Queens. 37 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 560 ft²52 m² | Oceanfront |
Preferred Club Premium Junior Suite Beach FrontRoom details for Preferred Club Premium Junior Suite Beach Front1 King; 2 Queens. 8 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 560 ft²52 m² | Beachfront |
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean ViewRoom details for Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View1 King; 2 Queens. 75 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 581 ft²54 m² | Ocean |
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim OutRoom details for Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Swim Out1 King; 2 Queens. 10 units in this category. | Sleeps 3 | 581 ft²54 m² | Ocean |
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean FrontRoom details for Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front1 King. 3 units in this category. | Sleeps 2 | 1,163 ft²108 m² | Oceanfront |
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim OutRoom details for Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim Out1 King. 1 units in this category. | Sleeps 2 | 1,163 ft²108 m² | Oceanfront |
Preferred Club Presidential Suite Ocean FrontRoom details for Preferred Club Presidential Suite Ocean Front1 King. 1 units in this category. | Sleeps 2 | 1,916 ft²178 m² | Oceanfront |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Official page lists a large free-form pool, a Preferred Club private pool and three outdoor hot tubs.
The beach itself
Private Montego Bay peninsula/cove setting is generally calmer than exposed beaches, but seasonal seaweed and weather can vary.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
When to go
Best months: Nov to Apr
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Apr to Jun. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 7 Augusts sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Melissa in 2025.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 84°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 85°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 87°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 89°F32°C | 89°F32°C | 87°F31°C | 85°F29°C | 83°F28°C |
| Rain days | 11 days | 10 days | 14 days | 21 days | 24 days | 21 days | 17 days | 22 days | 23 days | 23 days | 15 days | 13 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 7 | 1 in 9 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Fine | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Jamaica, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting to Secrets St. James Montego Bay
- Nearest airport
- MBJ · Montego Bay International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 15 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Lot 59A, Freeport, Freeport, Montego Bay, Jamaica · +1 876-953-6600
Jamaica
- Language
- English (plus Patois)
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Montego Bay (MBJ)
- Flight time
- ~3–4h from the US East Coast
Who it suits
Three of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Secrets St. James Montego Bay; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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