Honest Review of 8 Day Stay At S Hotel-Montego Bay (Good and Bad)

[@brownjx16]

Your review is super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to post this and provide a honest and in-depth review. One question - I’ve seen a few reviews that mentioned certain restaurants are only open on specific days and that reservations can fill up soon. Was this your experience as well? Would it be helpful to call in advance of our stay to make reservations?

[@Radio1399]

Thank you so much for watching. Yes, the restaurants open on a rotating basis with as many as two being open on the same evening. One of our issues were with the reservations we made at check-in. We made our reservations for the week when we checked in but somehow the front desk attendant mixed every one of them up in the system. So for our first dinner reservation we were placed on the standby list and was able to get a table because some of the guests didn’t show up. With that being said we think making the reservations at check-in is fine however double check that everything is correct before leaving the front desk . And ultimately what happens is guests will make reservations and only about half to three quarters of the people would show up allowing everyone on the standby list to be seated (they would just have to wait an extra 10-15 minutes before getting a table). When we brought up the issues about the reservations to the manager it was then she offered to give us our own private dinner on the day of our anniversary. So in our case in an odd way the front desk mix up allowed us to have an even greater experience. ❤️

[@brownjx16]

Thanks for the advise!

[@HollyG95]

@@Radio1399what private dinner did they offer? Was it the sky private dinner? Was it nice?

[@Radio1399]

@@HollyG95 I’m not sure what they called it but the menu was different from the other restaurants on the property. The food was decent however the entire experience was extraordinary from the private restaurant to the private waiter it was most remarkable.

[@HollyG95]

@@Radio1399 thank you. I think I saw some at the end of your video as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@Nicole-zv8wt]

S Hotel 5 star upscale resort!! Stayed there last year, customer service is excellent!! I will definitely go back! Don’t forget the Bob Marley rum drinks 🍹 Happy Anniversary 🎉🥂

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

I was at Doctors Cave Beach and saw this hotel from the beach front! Great!! 👍

[@kyndraburke1786]

I stayed and loved it!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤The food was delicious, the beach was beautiful, the atmosphere was relaxing. I would like to go back!

[@shaysofancy2148]

I booked for my birthday this year. This really helped- Thank you guys and happy anniversary!

[@Radio1399]

We hope enjoy it as much we did. And thank you for watching.

[@thalovelysetty9879]

Can't wait! Me and my husband will be going September for our first vacation together. I love that it's adult only and laid back where we can have that intimacy.

[@shavonnebrown4928]

I’m going in September as well for my birthday😊I’m so excited😁😁

[@WoodSmartUSA]

Great review guys … Really enjoyed the in depth review 👍 Think we’re sold 👍

[@chahmedzkhan]

LOVE this review!! And love it when the accents come out a lil bit.😂 And happy anniversary!

[@Radio1399]

Thank you my brother!

[@thomasinebland162]

Loved your video. So well explained and laid out. Hoping to take a second trip back to Jamaica soon and will definitely look into this hotel. One love!

[@Radio1399]

Thank you so much. Enjoy your trip as well. ❤️

[@kolakane9228]

Thanks for the review 💕this was confirmation booking for my bday trip in July!

[@Radio1399]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tangerinedream07]

Thanks for the thorough review!

[@thomasfisher69]

Thanks for the great review, I want to take my wife here next year for our 12 year anniversary,,, Happy Anniversary you guys

[@Radio1399]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ginah.864]

I booked for my birthday! Thanks for your review and so glad you all had a nice time! 😊

[@Radio1399]

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. And thank you for watching.

[@MOONY10-20]

Great review! Thank you for being so detailed!

[@Radio1399]

Thank you so much.

[@arickasmith7951]

Great review. Thanks yall.

[@teresa978]

Thank you for your honest review. We will be looking into this spot for our next Anniversary celebration.

[@teresa978]

Thank you so much for your honest review, we will definitely look into booking this spot for our 3rd Anniversary.

[@Vicky-pg5kt]

Hi there. Great review. We are looking to book for our 2nd anniversary. Wanted to know did you guys book directly thru hotel? Any recommendations?

[@Radio1399]

@@Vicky-pg5kt hello and thank you for watching. We booked directly thru the hotel. At the time we booked they had a special every 3 or 4 nights was an extra night free.

[@Vicky-pg5kt]

@@Radio1399 thank you

[@lindamv4391]

Hello 1). You mentioned top floor Oceanview suite are the elevators slow? 2). What did you think about the the Oceanview suite with private cabana on the 1st floor? Which would you suggest? Thank you

[@Radio1399]

@@lindamv4391 at certain times of the day like check-in and check-out the elevators could be a little slow. I thought about having our room switched half way through to experience the private cabana suite. But every time we wanted a cabana one was open so we just kept the original top floor suite.

[@lindamv4391]

Thank you

[@luv4shooze]

Happy Anniversary💞🥂 & Happy Birthday 🎂 Thank you two for the in-depth review. My husband and I love Montego Bay Jamaica, we go once a year. We've done most of the larger resorts. This year we're celebrating 29 yrs and I wanted to book something more intimate. This is exactly what we were looking for. What room type did you have, the mini king or King?

[@Radio1399]

We thank you for watching and congratulations to you and your husband on your upcoming anniversary. We booked the Sky Suite Ocean View Room.

[@daniellebee.2067]

Thanks for the honest review. Did this hotel have top shelf drinks?

[@Radio1399]

Thank you for watching. Being honest I just stuck to champagne, beer or the occasional mixed drink, I’m not knowledgeable enough to tell the difference in what’s top shelf and what’s not.

[@tracykelly7731]

Thank you for your sharing your experience. Seems like you had a good time😊I’m trying to decide between this hotel & Zilara. You mentioned getting 2 complimentary drinks on the beach….is it just that or is there an unlimited option) since it’s an all inclusive property)? Thank you

[@Radio1399]

Thank you for watching and we certainly did have a good time. The 2 complimentary drinks are from a beach bar/small restaurant on Doctors Cave beach which is actually separate from the hotel. The two businesses worked out an arrangement for S Hotel guests to get a couple of drinks while on the beach (albeit a limited selection) which is technically a public beach.

[@Chant823]

great review! i am booked for this October

[@Radio1399]

That’s awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

[@l.p.3815]

Thank you for sharing this video, truly helps & vibes there is what im looking for, a chill vibe. would you recommend for a solo traveler? Or is it just a couples resort?

[@Radio1399]

We saw several solo travelers during our time there. We had good conversations with a few of them.

[@lindamv4391]

Also - the grill outside with flies covering the food - is that where they prepare jerk chicken etc. I assume not to eat anything at that location?

[@Radio1399]

@@lindamv4391 good catch. That is where the jerk chicken, burgers, fries and other “lunch” items were. I think I tried the jerk chicken from there once maybe twice. We just decided to eat inside at the buffet most of the time.

[@lindamv4391]

Ok- thank you

[@feliciaduhon6298]

Awesome review so informative thx for sharing

[@Radio1399]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Atsimplygeinc]

Subscribed for the Jamaican chat lol

[@Radio1399]

Thank you.

[@highpraiseglobalministries7166]

Thanks guys🎉❤

[@kamkarter8821]

Great review. Super expensive but I she always wanted to stay there

[@Radio1399]

Thank you.

[@DellaRussell-db3xr]

I am going to try this HOTEL. I have stayed at the Sunset Beach hotel many of years ago and a villa in IRON SHORE a few years ago.

[@Radio1399]

How were they? Maybe we have to look at those when we return.

[@annieshae6884]

Did you have to pay additional to eat at the 3 restaurants on the property or were they part of the all inclusive?

[@Radio1399]

All 3 of the restaurants, the buffet, snack bar and cafe are included.

[@JD-pc7hc]

omg love it !!!

[@sharonwilkins3583]

Does the hotel have a tour desk

[@Radio1399]

We didn’t see a “specific” tour desk but I’m sure either the front desk or concierge would be able to help you. Almost every taxi driver and security guard we ran in to either did tours themselves or knew someone with a company that did tours. Also we saw the Chukka tour bus at the hotel picking up or dropping off, all through the day.

[@kristyk.7665]

Do they have 24 hour room service or certain time frame for room service?

[@Radio1399]

I’m not sure. All of the restaurants have specific hours with only the cafe being open 24 hours. I imagine they could accommodate you depending on your request.

[@latoyabaker6302]

Breakfast close at 10:30am. Lunch start at 12 noon. They have outside grilling with flies covering the food.

[@masterbiggCEO]

Hey did they let people smoke 🍃 on there balcony or down at the beach while saying at S hotel … asking for a friend

[@Radio1399]

Yes, although it wasn’t a whole lot of people doing it. For those that were the hotel seemed cool with 💨🍃 on the balcony, on the beach and even by the pool.

[@samuelnewking4115]

KFC in Jamaica is the BEST!!

[@Radio1399]

I kept hearing about it and I have to admit I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get to taste it. But I’ve never seen the inside of a fast food restaurant with that many people. That alone tells you the food is great 👍🏾