The perfect jerk chicken, cooked up tableside by your private chef. A refreshing rum punch at sunset. The sound of birdsong from the palm trees. These are some of the details that make a stay at a villa in Jamaica so memorable.
It’s an experience we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy a number of times, and we always like to say that there’s nothing quite like the Jamaican villa experience.
And it’s about to get better.
The Villas at Half Moon are opening soon at the iconic Jamaica resort, with 19 new-look villas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The property is part of the 400-acre Half Moon complex, which is just 15 minutes from Sangster International Airport and give you a private, bespoke alternative to the traditional resort stay — while staying connected to everything else at the property.
Every villa ranges from five to seven bedrooms, with either oceanfront or garden views, private infinity pools, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Inside, they’re fully air-conditioned and equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, secure safes, and in-unit laundry.
They also come with a sparkling infinity pool, the centerpiece of your stay, replete with all the lounge chairs and tables you need.
But the biggest story is the team: every villa is stewarded by a dedicated butler, personal cook, and housekeeper. Meals are customized to guest preferences, whether it’s a breakfast spread before a day on the beach or a poolside barbecue at sunset — or just a late-afternoon grilled cheese.
It’s one of the most indulgent, satisfying experiences in Jamaica travel, a real, authentic luxury experience that’s exactly what most sophisticated travelers are craving right now.
The villa team also handles housekeeping, dinner reservations, and activity planning.
Villa guests also have access to the full range of amenities at Half Moon Resort — including the championship golf course (one we’ve called the “Caribbean Augusta” for its timeless feeling Robert Trent Jones design), tennis courts, spa, fitness center, and watersports. Each villa comes with its own set of golf carts for getting around the expansive resort grounds.
A pre-arrival concierge is assigned to every booking to plan the stay in advance and handle any special requests. When you get there, you are welcomed with a personal tour and a custom check-in experience.
It’s a reimagining of the resort’s Rose Hall Villas, taking the grand, luxe estate-style villas into a new, contemporary identity.
We’ve always said how much we love the Caribbean in the summer; this is a great option for your next Jamaica getaway.
And guess what? If you can’t wait, the property’s classic villas are still available, too. For villa prices, reach out to Half Moon. If you want a traditional hotel room, rates start at $423 per night right now.
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