It takes about 30 more minutes to reach the Blue Hole from there. Budget 70 to 80 minutes by car to reach the touristy Ocho Rios area, which is home to Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain adventure park, and Dolphin Cove.
Montego Bay’s bustling downtown has markets, shops, and great craft market and is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Heading in the opposite direction, Montego Bay’s touristy epicenter (known as the Hip Strip) takes 15 minutes to reach by car. Rose Hall Great House - a grand plantation home that's a major tourist destination in Jamaica - is an eight-minute drive from Half Moon. The hotel's golf course also takes about the same amount of time to reach by car. It's not the most walkable part of town, and a car will come in handy - you'll find an ATM, mini-mart, and restaurants serving Jamaican and Indian cuisines within a five-minute drive. This luxury property is located along the breathtaking oceanfront in Montego Bay’s Rose Hall area. Guests are mostly from the United States and Canada, and are generally a mix of couples and families - especially those traveling with tweens. Even so, getting lost here is a pleasure, given the sheer volume of palm trees, grassy fields, and rows of blossoming hedges afire with colorful blooms. They grounds are sprawling, meaning that you'll want to borrow a bike or rent a golf cart to get around. These include a breezy coffee shop and multiple tony dining options, as well as pools and beaches. The hotel’s grounds are meticulously maintained, and hold numerous places for guests to kick back, hide, or sunbathe. The library next to the lobby is another great spot to kick back, as it's decorated with vintage hotel photos, shelves of art books, and beautiful carved masks. During the day, guests often fill up the lobby’s plush armchairs and couches in search of the strongest Wi-Fi signal (which seems to be in the lobby). Despite its luxury leanings - and sky-high prices - the resort manages to feel unstuffy. Expect pillared entryways, open-air public spaces surrounded by lush landscaping, lazily spinning paddle fans, and sophisticated touches like black-and-white checkerboard tiling. The style is elegant, with plantation-like details that combine to create a mansion-like presence along the sea. It's been drawing A-list celebs and the world's moneyed elite for decades - think: tropical country club with an amazing beach. Half Moon originally opened in 1954 and has a classy yet laid-back tropical vibe.
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