Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay - Adults Only reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4.0 Very Good

  • Cleanliness 4.4
  • Location 4.2
  • Rooms 4.2
  • Service 4.1
  • Value 3.9

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TripAdvisor users rated this property 3 out of 5

Ok but lacking.

B1862BDandrewb on Jun 08, 2025

My wife and I and another couple stayed here April into May 2025.Our holiday was to celebrate two milestone birthdays. On arrival we had a wonderful welcome by the staff who escorted us to our rooms and ar...ranged for our luggage to be delivered as well. We stayed in the Adults only luxury side with ocean junior suites overlooking the pools. The rooms were decorated /furnished with colonial style furniture and were quite large with excellent views out to sea and of the pool and garden area .Sunsets were spectacular. The rooms did however appear to need a bit of a refresh with chipped furniture and fading paintwork.The rooms on the opposite side of the corridor look out over gardens AND the main Montego Bay to Ocho Rios road .And are very noisy . Jamaican drivers like to use their horn as much as possble.The corridors are open at each end and open to the elements The Pools in front of our rooms were nice with swim-up bars . There were three swimup bars but only ever two open at a time. There was a waiter/waitress service taking orders and bringing them to your sunbeds. The main pool in front/below our rooms became Party central with Loud Music and various activities in the water from 1200 to its closure at 1800. They seem to sell day tickets to locals or other holiday makers who eat and drink as much as possible before leaving .Therefore you couldn't really sit out on your balcony and enjoy some peace and quiet or read a book or anything. There are 8 of what are described " al la carte " restaurants which you book with the Bahia app on your phone. We tried to book for these as soon as they were available to us and found that they were all fully booked. On arrival some became available but others were showing fully booked still. The restaurants that were consistently " fully booked " weren't .They were actually closed due to under occupancy of the resort.This meant we had no chance of trying them at all. We ate at 4 of the restaurants but they were nothing special. We ate most nights at the adult buffet ( also for breakfast) .There was a selection of Jamaican food and plenty of other items to choose from.But it got a bit dull/ repetitive after 2 weeks. There are various bars across the resort all with excellent hard working staff working hard to serve guests. And doing a great job as well. The staff are all hard working pleasant ,and try to serve and help you as much as possible.Always smiling and asking if they can get you anything. Unfortunately there is not much else around the resort other than other resorts ,so leaving and having a look around town or the local area wasn't really an option. We enjoyed our holiday with our friends and had a birthday meal for two of us, where the staff delivered a birthday cake to us and sang and danced round the table. This was our first trip to the Caribbean and Jamaica. Would we go back to Runaway Bay Bahia Principe Luxury? 4 of us said not.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 1 out of 5

Tired hotel. Room allocation appalling

Allan L on Jun 06, 2025

The hotel is tired and unclean. Not like in other countries for chain. Room allocation is garden view but only view is of some houses in the next complex. Manager not interested. Loyalty means nothing. Wil...l find a new hotel chain next time. Gold member of loyalty scheme means nothing. Been using Bahia principe mainly in Mexico for years. Management do not want to know. Better hotels around. Try them instead.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Vacation at bahai principe luxury

Andrea R on Jun 04, 2025

I had a wonderful 11 days,guest service was awesome ,Shaunalee greeted us when we arrived and it felt as if we knew her before ,everyone was so polite and helpful,entertainment was awesome big shout out to... crazy legs. I would definately go back.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Al a carte restaurants are good and there were no limits to the amount of times that you could eat at them for the week.

Gillian F (London, United Kingdom) on Jun 03, 2025

Great hotel, great gym/staff great food and room spacious, however just a bit outdated and in need of an update. Other than that great holiday, with friendly and attentive staff. I would definitely go bac...k there without a doubt. Massive shout out to Jason in the gym who never got tired of doing an amazing job in working out with us.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

**A Warm Welcome and Culinary Delight at Grand Bahía Principe Runaway Bay**

RugbyTravellerCP (Rugby, United Kingdom) on May 31, 2025

From the very first moment at Grand Bahía Principe Runaway Bay, the warmth of the welcome set the tone for a truly special stay. The reception team greeted us with genuine smiles, making check-in effortles...s and leaving us immediately at ease. The beautiful lobby, infused with island charm and elegance, gave us a glimpse of the relaxing paradise ahead. One of the hotel’s undeniable highlights is its incredible variety of food. Every meal was an experience, with an impressive selection that catered to all tastes. Whether indulging in fresh seafood, savoring authentic Jamaican specialties, or enjoying international classics, the flavors were rich and satisfying. The buffets were generous, and the à la carte restaurants provided an extra touch of refinement. While the service was, for the most part, excellent, there were moments when restaurant staff were so caught up in their own conversations that ordering drinks required a bit more patience. Additionally, the different colored wristbands caused occasional confusion over what was included, which could have been clarified more effectively. That said, these were minor inconveniences in what was otherwise a stunning experience. The breathtaking surroundings, the warmth of the staff, and the indulgent dining made for an unforgettable escape. Grand Bahía Principe Runaway Bay is a haven where relaxation, flavor, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony. We’d return in a heartbeat.

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