IBEROSTAR Waves Rose Hall Beach

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Virgin rating

Premium Room
Premium Room
Premium Ocean View Room
Deep Blue pool bar
Premium Ocean Front Room
Premium Ocean Front Room
Premium Ocean Front Room
Lobby bar
Junior Suite Ocean Front
Junior Suite Ocean Front
Calypso Theatre Bar
Happy Cones Ice Cream
Two Bedroom Family Room
Chill Out Snack Bar
Star Camp
Star Camp
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
Spa
Spa
Fitness centre
Premium Room
Premium Room
Premium Ocean View Room
Deep Blue pool bar
Premium Ocean Front Room
Premium Ocean Front Room
Premium Ocean Front Room
Lobby bar
Junior Suite Ocean Front
Junior Suite Ocean Front
Calypso Theatre Bar
Happy Cones Ice Cream
Two Bedroom Family Room
Chill Out Snack Bar
Star Camp
Star Camp
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
Spa
Spa
Fitness centre

The hotel

Located on the shores of Montego Bay, the Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach offers up gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea, and direct access to the sands. There's a range of activities on offer for all ages; kids will love Star Camp, where there's a whole host of fun to be had, and older guests can enjoy water sports and even earn their divers certificate - and then treat themselves to an ice-cream from Happy Cones after! As well as the main buffet restaurant, you can make a reservation at one of the specialist a la carte offerings for an extra-special meal. And for ultimate relaxation, why not book yourself a beachfront massage? Bliss.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Night Club
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Beachfront location, next to the Rose Hall shopping district. Transfer time from Sangster International Airport: 15-20 minutes.

Hotel information

366 rooms, all with a private balcony, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, safe, ceiling fan, unlimited purified water, daily mini-bar service, hairdryer, and a full bath. Rooms are free of single-use plastic. Premium Rooms have garden views from a balcony or terrace. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

All Inclusive of:

  • Breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner
  • A la carte dinners; 1 reservation with a 3-night stay, 2 reservations with a 4- or 5-night stay, and 3 reservations with a 6 or 7 night stay
  • Snack bar between lunch and dinnertime
  • Bar and nightclub service with domestic and international beverages
  • A daily sports and recreation programme
  • Activities for children at Star Camp
  • Live nightly entertainment
  • Beach towels

Room upgrades

Premium Tropical View Rooms feature a preferential location closer to both the beach and pool, with garden views and a private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

Premium Side Ocean View Rooms enjoy marvellous ocean views from the room’s private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

Premium Ocean View Rooms enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea from the private balcony. With 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds. Premium Ocean View with terrace rooms are also available.

Premium Ocean Front enjoy a beachfront location, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

Junior Suite Ocean Front rooms are more spacious, with a private balcony enjoying great views of the Caribbean. Guests staying in these rooms also enjoy free access to SPA Sensations. With 1 king-size bed.

Two Bedroom Family rooms are two adjoining rooms, each with their own private balcony and peaceful garden views. One of the rooms has a king-size bed, and the other has two double beds.

The Suite Presidential provides the most comfortable and elegant stay that the hotel has to office. On the terrace, enjoy views of the Caribbean, sun loungers, and a whirlpool bath. Within the room, there is 2,100sq ft of space, with a large living area with kitchen and dining area, and two bathrooms. Guests staying in this suite enjoy unlimited dinners at the hotel’s a la carte restaurants, a customisable mini-bar, access to the Spa’s hydrotherapy area, turndown service, and 1 king-size bed.

1 buffet restaurant, 3 specialty restaurants and 5 bars. Little River Buffet (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with international cuisine and Jamaican dishes). Uncle Tony’s buffet and rotisserie (daily buffet lunch featuring international and Jamaican cuisine; quick bites in the afternoon; open for dinner two days a week). Olivetti Italian Restaurant (a la carte, open daily for dinner serving Italian cuisine). Samurai Japanese Restaurant (a la carte, open daily for dinner, Japanese cuisine). Chill Out Snack Bar (open daily). Happy Cones Ice Cream shop. Deep Blue pool bar. Blue Mountain lobby par (with piano music at night). Calypso Theater Bar. Jamrock sports bar. Fiction Nightclub.

Daytime group activities, organised by the entertainment team. At night time, live music, professional shows, nightclub and game room.

Shopping area. Entertainment. Two outdoor swimming pools, including an infinity pool. Direct access to beach. Star Camp for kids with a range of activities (split into three groups; Monkey for ages 4-7; Dolphin for ages 8-12; and Eagle for ages 13-17). Children’s pool and children’s park. Spa*. Two 18-hole golf courses close to the hotel*. Fitness suite (for ages 16 and over). Tennis courts. Water sports, with rental equipment available. Dive center*.

The hotel is part of the larger Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort complex, which includes two sister properties: Iberostar Rose Hall Suites and JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar, but you will not be able to access the other two properties. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great food with the best chef!

Jul 23, 2024 Cecil C

Terrell was our chef. My guy is hilarious!!! We had a great time and we took a picture with him and our family. The food was perfect. We left full and with great family memories. We had chicken, fish, steak, and shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection. We sung One Love with Terrell as our lead. Samurai - Japonese Restaurant
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Iberostar Beach Rose Hall Japanese Restaurant visit is a must visit!

Jul 21, 2024 and w

Resort is great! Staff we encountered were responsive and customer friendly. Best part of our experience was eating at the Japanese restaurant. Our chef, Terell, was fantastic. He was very engaging, and entertained us in a way that got us all in the mood to enjoy a good dinner! Food was well made, flavorful, and tasty! Terell's masterpiece was… Read more
Resort is great! Staff we encountered were responsive and customer friendly. Best part of our experience was eating at the Japanese restaurant. Our chef, Terell, was fantastic. He was very engaging, and entertained us in a way that got us all in the mood to enjoy a good dinner! Food was well made, flavorful, and tasty! Terell's masterpiece was definitely the highlight! This was echoed by several other guests. Dinner at the Japanese restaurant is a must during vacationing here. We are still at the resort enjoying ourself but had to write this review after leaving the restaurant. Read less
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Jul 21, 2024 aprill29 Louisville

Honest review- I give this place a 3.5/5. Pros- The pool, although it’s not brand new, the pool is big & very fun. The staff keep it fun with all their activities that make the pool area very entertaining. And a great swim up bar, where the bartenders are working hard to get everyone their drinks quickly. The beach- close, plenty of shade… Read more
Honest review- I give this place a 3.5/5. Pros- The pool, although it’s not brand new, the pool is big & very fun. The staff keep it fun with all their activities that make the pool area very entertaining. And a great swim up bar, where the bartenders are working hard to get everyone their drinks quickly. The beach- close, plenty of shade options, waves are gentle. Very enjoyable. Dressler diver is an excellent onsite resource if you are there for scuba diving or even snorkeling. Cons- the rooms need a renovation. Mold in the bathrooms, old fixtures, very dim lighting. There needs to be more food options, I get it they serve intentional dishes, they have liver and some kidney dishes on the buffet, but if they had a few more American type options, like chicken fingers or tacos sometimes my kids would have enjoyed that. And the ice cream shop doesn’t open until later like 3 or 4 pm. And the “concierge” pushing their agenda of selling you a time share was too much. Calling my room at 8 AM and telling my husband and I we have to come back to sign documents? And when we get there this is all a lie. They are not nice about it either. Overall we enjoyed it. We did had trouble at the airport yesterday, took 1.5 hours just to check bags and another hour thru security. We got there 3 hours early and got to the gate only 15 minutes before boarding. Was very unorganized. We went on an excursion and use Ryan Sinclair with RGS and I would highly recommend them. If you want their contact info let me know. And we loved the cat sanctuary!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating UNSAFE SAFETY PROTOCOLS. BABY ALMOST DIED. STAFF UNPREPARED, DISMISSIVE, UNRESPONSIVE, LACK OF COMPASSION FROM MANAGERS

Jul 19, 2024 Brianna P

UNSAFE STAY! Baby had seizure. Staff & nurse unavailable when called. Denied an ambulance. No onsite vehicle available for emergency transfer. Baby was unconscious for 20 min with no help. Management lacked compassion & accountability
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 100% Recommend Love ~ Jada

Jul 16, 2024 Jada W

I had a wonderful trip, especially celebrating my friend’s birthday. Kerry did an amazing job decorating the room, and everyone in the club lounge was incredibly kind. I will definitely book again and highly recommend it. Saskia, Jose, and Kerry were all lovely people who made the experience special. I would go through them for anything. Love you… Read more
I had a wonderful trip, especially celebrating my friend’s birthday. Kerry did an amazing job decorating the room, and everyone in the club lounge was incredibly kind. I will definitely book again and highly recommend it. Saskia, Jose, and Kerry were all lovely people who made the experience special. I would go through them for anything. Love you guys! Read less