Runaway Bay lies on Jamaica’s northern coast between the cities of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The tourist Caribbean coastal town features white-sand beaches that are protected by an expansive coral reef. Runaway Bay also is home to the well-known Green Grotto Caves and the Pear Tree River. The nearby lush tropical mountains provide outdoor enthusiasts with opportunities for inland adventures. For vacationers, Runaway Bay offers several resorts, most of which offer all-inclusive beachfront accommodations.
Located just 12 miles west of the popular Dunn’s River Falls, the adult-only (ages 18 and older), all-inclusive Breezes Runaway Bay Resort offers 266 guest accommodations, including 30 oceanfront rooms and suites. All units feature the usual modern amenities, including a private balcony or terrace, tile flooring and tropical decor. Some suites also offer a private plunge pool and separate living room.
Out-of-the-ordinary resort amenities and services include a private beach with a clothing-optional section, two oceanfront swimming pools, a misting pool, three hot tubs, 18-hole golf course with golf school, fitness center, tennis courts, spa, shopping and two wedding gazebos. Guests also have complimentary use of amenities and facilities at the nearby SuperFun Beach Resort and Spa.
Breezes Runaway Bay also offers five on-site restaurants, three bars, in-room continental breakfasts and a dance club. Room rates include all meals, snacks, beverages, taxes and tips.
Complimentary on-site activities include use of non-motorized water sports equipment, windsurfing lessons, glass-bottomed boat rides and scuba diving.
Nearby attractions include Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios and the Bob Marley Center and Mausoleum in Nine Mile Beach.
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort
58 Main St., North Coast Hwy.
St. Ann, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
011-876-973-6099
breezes.com
Set amid 15 acres of tropical landscaped gardens on the east end of Runaway Bay, the adult-only (ages 18 and older), all-inclusive SuperFun Beach Resort and Spa offers 225 guest rooms and suites.
Special resort amenities include three outdoor swimming pools, water slide that winds through the nightclub, in-pool billiards table, three elevated see-through hot tubs, spa, gym, Internet cafe, lighted tennis courts, indoor game room and a wedding coordinator.
SuperFun Beach Resort also offers four restaurants, a seaside cafe and six bars. Room rates include all meals, unlimited snacks and beverages and taxes. No tipping is allowed.
Complimentary on-site activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, glass-bottomed boat rides, basketball, volleyball and nightly entertainment. Other available on-site activities include parasailing, scuba diving excursions, deep-sea fishing and horseback riding.
SuperFun Beach Resort and Spa
Main Street
St. Ann, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
011-876-670-8810
superclubs.com
Tucked in a cove protected by a large rock break wall, the adult-only (ages 18 and older), all-inclusive Club Ambiance offers 90 guest rooms, including deluxe honeymoon units. Honeymoon rooms feature a sea-view balcony, four-poster king bed and bathrobes.
Resort highlights include three private beaches (one is clothing-optional), large oceanfront swimming pool, 12-person hot tub, dive center, oceanfront massage hut, small fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, dance club with nightly DJ, arcade/game room, tour desk and wedding services.
Club Ambiance also offers two casual-dress restaurants and five bars. The all-inclusive room rate includes all taxes, meals and unlimited beverages and snacks.
Complimentary resort activities include snorkeling, kayaking and kayak races, paddle boating, guided bicycle tours, fashion shows, miniature golf, shuffle board, volleyball, fishing and nightly theme parties.
Other tourist activities include shopping in nearby Ocho Rios, the Cranbrook Flower Forest, Brown’s Town Market, Shaw Park Gardens, Blue Mountain tours, river rafting and Black River safari tours.
Club Ambiance
Main Street, P.O. Box 20
St. Ann, Runaway Bay, Jamaica
011-876-973-6167
clubambiance.com
