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It's time to let your hair down as warm Jamaican breezes wash over you. Leave your worries behind and step onto the beautiful shores of Runaway Bay, where the all-suite Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica offers all inclusive access to a lake-style, beachfront pool with two swim-up bars for their popular dirty banana cocktails. Between Pueblo Principe shopping and Principito Mini Club for kids, there's fun for everyone at this Victorian-style resort.
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"My husband and I really enjoyed our stay with the beautiful view, gracious staff and wonderful beaches (small but nice)." – merlin
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May 18, 2012
Rainy days in April
We arrived at the airport and followed the direction on the vocher that we printed, went to the kiosk to check in, received our wrist bands, got on the bus, and went to the hotel. The ride was about 1 hour and 15 min. When we arrived at the Gran Bahia Principe, we were given drinks at the check in desk, in less than 10min we were in our room. The A/C was cold. Dinner reservations were made around the corner from the front desk. Skip the steak restaurant - way too much fat on the steaks. The japanese restaurant was good and full of fun. Rained every day except the day we were leaving, so avoid April if you can. Would we return? Maybe, not in April.
My husband and I needed a getaway so Jamaica here we go. This resort was nice but the service could have been better but not enough to ruin you vacation. ( They are learning give them time). The food is great and the people are nice and friendly. The beaches and pools are beautiful. Just a tip bring a travel mug from home to save you from running back and forth to the bar. Tip the bartender so you wont need so many drinks. (2 dollars go a long way).
But if you go off the resort the people selling are so pushy it might get on your nerves cause they wont and dont give up easy. Also do not forget BUG SPRAY. Overall we had a great time. If you want to go to the restaurant make your reservation upon arrival .
Enjoy.
enjoyed Top 100 Contributor From:Jamaica, NY Age:45-54 Travel:3-6 trips/year
March 7, 2012
Great Time!
This was our first trip to Jamaica. We picked the Gran Bahia based on other good reviews of the resort. They were right on. It was a great place with friendly staff that catered to our every need. The beach was wonderful. The facility was clean and beautiful.
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The all-inclusive package at this resort includes local drinks, beer and soft drinks , with premium drinks at an extra charge.
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Yes, it includes many american beers.
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Room Information
There are 834 spacious Victorian-style rooms of three varieties: Junior Suite Superior, Junior Suite Sea View and Club Golden. The Junior Suite Superior rooms are fully-equipped with either two full-size beds or one king-size bed, both with canopy. Their fully-fitted bathroom has a hydro massage tub and separate shower, magnifying mirror, hair dryer, amenities and telephone. The rooms also have air conditioning and ceiling fan, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone (external calls with charge), alarm clock, iron and ironing board, mini-bar, sitting room with sofa bed, safe (with charge) and balcony or terrace. The Junior Suite Superior Sea View rooms have the same set-up as the Junior Suites, but with incredible sea views. The Club Golden rooms have all the comforts of a Junior Suite Superior but their guests get a private reception with welcome cocktail, a special bracelet to identify them, 24-hour room service, private telephone helpline, evening turn-down service, coffee maker, towels for the beach and pool (the day of arrival), bathrobe and slippers, safe, Internet and international press in the Club House.
The Club Golden Principe concept offers added value. Club Golden rooms are the same size as the regular Junior Suites but are located on the top 4th and 5th floors. A superior view is not guaranteed but often given. Internet access is provided in the Club rooms (for a fee). Other added values are as follows: 24 hr room service, bathrobes, slippers, coffee makers, beach towels placed in the room, and additional reservations for the a la carte restaurants. Club Golden Principe guests have a different colored identification bracelet.
Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica Hotel only offers suites, so these rooms not only look great, but are huge enough for the whole family.
What We'd Change
The beach is a little pebbly, so make sure you bring your water shoes. The upside is that it makes for truly excellent snorkeling right off shore.
Why You Should Go
There's always something to do at a resort this big: sunbathe au naturel at the beach, lounge at the pool, or enjoy Pueblo Principe's nightlife.
Available Amenities
Activities/Tours Assistance
Car Rental Available
Banquet Facilities
Beach
Business Center ($)
Cable/Satellite TV
Child Care/Babysitting Services ($)
Children's Pool
Concierge Services
Conference Facilities
Cribs Available on Request
Currency Exchange
Daily Maid Service
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Jacuzzi
Kayaks
Kids Club
Laundry Services ($)
Lounge Chairs/Umbrellas
Nightly Entertainment
Scuba Certification ($)
Snorkeling
Swim-Up Bar(s)
Internet Access ($)
Swimming Pool(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Tropical Gardens
Scuba Diving ($)
Windsurfing
Sailing
Fishing
Aerobics
24 Hour Front Desk
Sauna
Dance Classes
Medical Services ($)
Jet Skis ($)
Disco
6 Restaurants
8 Bars/Lounges
Porter/Bellhop
Shopping
Elevators
Fax Machine ($)
Spa ($)
Beach Towels
Catamarans
Handicap Room Available
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Business Services ($)
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Beach Volleyball
Watersports Center
Wireless Hi-Speed Internet Access ($)
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Complimentary Full American Breakfast
Free Parking
Introductory Scuba Lesson
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Bars in the Area
Dive Shop Close by
Fitness Center Nearby
Golf Nearby
Jet Ski Rental Nearby
Marina Close by
Motor Boating Nearby
Nightclubs in Area
Parasailing Nearby
Restaurants/Bars Nearby
Sailing Nearby
Scuba Diving Nearby
Shops/Shopping in Area
Snorkeling Nearby
Water Skiing Nearby
Windsurfing Nearby
Map of Local Area
Jamaica is the third largest Caribbean island, and can provide both a stimulating and tranquil vacation. It has traditions of reggae, rastafarianism, and Jamaican art mingle with modern all-inclusive resorts, fine cuisine, and cosmopolitan shopping.
Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica
Salt Coppers Villa
+876 973 7000
Hotel Description
Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica: All Inclusive Fun for the Family
It's time to let your hair down as warm Jamaican breezes wash over you. Leave your worries behind and step onto the beautiful shores of Runaway Bay, where the all-suite Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica offers all inclusive access to a lake-style, beachfront pool with two swim-up bars for their popular dirty banana cocktails. Between Pueblo Principe shopping and Principito Mini Club for kids, there's fun for everyone at this Victorian-style resort.
Drop off the luggage, grab a swimsuit and head for the private beach: the water in front of the resort is great for snorkeling. Palapas and lounge chairs are available for chilling out, and you can get rid of those pesky tan lines in the au-naturel beach. Head over to the gigantic, beachfront pool for a Red Stripe from one of the two swim-up bars, while the kids splash in the separate kiddie pool. When you've worked up an appetite, try the delicious fare at six restaurants: spicy quail at Garden Grill Steak House is mouth-watering, and a hearty dish of spaghetti keeps the kids happy at Dolce Vita. For an authentic treat, try jerk chicken at the snack bar. The easy fun carries on after sunset at Pueblo Principe, home to the Sports Bar and mini casino if you're feeling lucky, the Karaoke Piano Bar lets you belt out the lyrics to your favorite tunes and Calypso Theatre has dance shows.
Drop the kids off at Principito for face painting and video games while you board a catamaran, go windsurfing or paddle out in a kayak. Book an excursion to Port Antonio and The Blue Lagoon (yes, like the movie) for jaw-dropping sights before heading back to Bahia Spa for a Turkish bath or relaxing massage with ganja oil.
After a day of adventure, the four-poster beds and hydro-massage tubs in the 834 Victorian-style suites have you relaxed and ready for bed in no time. Upgrade to Club Golden for Junior Suite Club Golden: a room with a killer view and 24-hour room service!
Other Details
Location
Located 75 minutes from Montego Bay's Airport and 2.5 hours from Kingston.
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: 3pm. Check-out: noon
A valid credit card may be required upon check-in for possible incidentals not included in your hotel reservation.
A three-night minimum stay required at this resort.
Age Restrictions
Please be aware that at least one person per room must be 21 years of age or older to check in, and the hotel reserves the right to request a passport or official ID as proof of age. If travel is booked and no one fulfills this requirement, you will be denied check-in at this resort.
No student groups under 18 years old or spring-break groups are accepted.
Nude Sunbathing
One section of the beach is available for nude sunbathing.
Club Golden Principe
The Club Golden rooms have all the comforts of a Junior Suite Superior but their guests get a private reception with welcome cocktail, a special bracelet to identify them, 24-hour room service, private telephone helpline, evening turn-down service, coffeemaker, towels for the beach and pool (the day of arrival), bathrobe and slippers, safe, Internet access and international press in the Club House.
Club Golden Principe guests have a different-colored identification bracelet.
A La Carte Dining
The number of reservations at the a la carte restaurants depend on the length of your stay and the room type reserved.
Jr. Suite:
Stay four-to-six nights: receive two a la carte dining options
Stay seven-to-nine nights: receive three a la carte dining options
Stay 10-11 nights: receive four a la carte dining options
Club Golden:
Stay three nights: receive two a la carte dining options
Stay four-to-six nights: receive three a la carte dining options
Stay seven nights: receive four a la carte dining options
Days of service vary for all a la carte restaurants.
All Inclusive
The All Inclusive Plan Features:
All meals, snacks, local drinks and cocktails in all the restaurants and bars within the hotel complex
Wide selection of unlimited local drinks, beer and soft drinks in the hotel's bars until 2am (Premium drinks with extra charge)
Three a la carte dinners in any of the specialty restaurants per week of stay with prior reservation
Towel, umbrella and hammock services in the swimming pool and beach zones
Mini bar with water soft drinks and beer, refreshed once daily
One hour of the following sports per day: windsurfing, day tennis, snorkeling, kayaks, catamarans, and bicycles
One free hour per client per stay: scuba diving lesson in the pool
Day and evening entertainment
Taxes and gratuities
Not included:
Motorized sports and vehicles
Babysitting service 24 hours (on request, children under 12)
Safety-deposit box
Laundry
Medical services
Telephone calls, faxes
Exchange services
Premium/imported drinks
Services and products at Pueblo Principe
All services and products not specified as included above.
Club Golden Clients Exclusive:
All the services of the all-inclusive package
Privileged location on the top floors
An exclusive private room (games and books)
Welcome menu and a special identification bracelet
Exclusive reception and welcome drink
Safe
Private help line
International press in the Club House
Free Internet access in the Club House 30 minutes a day
Four dinners in any of the A la carte restaurants per week (booking required and formal dress for men)
Coffee machine in the room
Mini bar with daily replenishment
24-hour room service
VIP Services in the room
Bathrobe and slippers in the room
Beach towels in the room (the day of your arrival)
Evening turn-down service.
Dining
Name: Orquidea
Type: Buffet
Hours: Breafast, Daily 7am-10:30am; Lunch, Daily 1pm-3pm; Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: The resort's main restaurant, offering an International buffet with ocean views. Dinner features theme nights spotlighting a different country's cuisine.
Dress code: men must wear long pants, no open-toed shoes or sleeveless shirts.
Name: Mikado
Type: Japanese
Hours: Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Specialty a la carte Japanese restaurant featuring teppanyaki-style cooking.
Dress code: men must wear long pants, no open-toed shoes or sleeveless shirts.
Days of service vary for all a la carte restaurants. Reservations are required for all a la carte restaurants.
Name: The Garden Grill Steakhouse
Type: Steakhouse
Hours: Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Specialty a la carte Steak House restaurant.
Dress code: men must wear long pants, no open-toed shoes or sleeveless shirts.
Days of service vary for all a la carte restaurants. Reservations are required for all a la carte restaurants.
Name: Dolce Vita
Type: Italian
Hours: Dinner, Daily 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: A la carte restaurant where you can enjoy conventional Italian cuisine.
Dress code: men must wear long pants, no open-toed shoes or sleeveless shirts.
Days of service vary for all a la carte restaurants. Reservations are required for all a la carte restaurants.
Name: Burger Principe
Type: Fast food
Hours: Daily 11pm-7am
Description: Serving soft drinks and fast food for the late-night crowd.
Name: Don Pablo
Type: Gourmet
Hours: Dinner, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Specialty gourmet a la carte restaurant where guests can enjoy experimental cuisine and modernist design.
Dress code: men must wear long pants, no open-toed shoes or sleeveless shirts.
Days of service vary for all a la carte restaurants. Reservations are required for all a la carte restaurants.
Bars
The resort has eight bars throughout the property, including two swim-up bars, a Sports Bar, a Karakoe Piano Bar, a Snack Bar, a Lobby bar, a bar by the amphitheater and the Ska Disco, which features authenic Jamaican reggae. All bars open until 2am.
Extra charges are required for premium drinks.
Pools
There are two lake-type, beachfront swimming pools that connect and surround the main building, plus a children's section. One pool has three Jacuzzis, and there are also two swim-up bars. Large solariums and gardens with sunshades and loungers are available for relaxing.
Beach
The resort is set upon a beautiful white sand beach and offers several beach activities daily including snorkeling, kayaking, catamarans, windsurfing, scuba classes and jet skis. If you are looking to soak up the sun, you can relax on one of the resort's many beach recliners or sit under an umbrella and enjoy a cocktail.
There is also an au-naturel beach available for nude sunbathers.
Spa Services
The new Bahia SPA health and beauty center is next to the beach at one end of the hotel. This center has three massage and treatment rooms, two saunas (one for men and another for women), two Jacuzzis (one hot and the other cold) with marvelous sea views and a fully equipped gym, also with sea views. Enjoy a relaxing massage or change your image by styling your hair with typical Caribbean dreadlocks.
Spa services require an extra charge, but access to the gym is part of the resort's all inclusive plan.
Water activities
Guest may enjoy one free hour per day of non-motorized water activities, including snorkeling, kayaking, use of catamarans and windsurfing. Guests are also welcome to try the scuba diving equipment in the resort's pool.
Honeymoon Bonus
Honeymooning guests who travel from Feb 17, 2011-Dec 23, 2012, will receive a fruit plate in room upon arrival, one bottle of tequila or rum and a one-category room upgrade (on request and subject to availability at time of check-in).
Terms and Conditions: Must be within six months of original wedding date. Couples must present proof of marriage (marriage certificate) at the resort upon check-in and at time of dinner reservation with concierge desk.
Please request HONEYMOON in the Special Request field when making your reservation. All terms and conditions must be met to receive this package.
Child Care
In the Principito mini-club for kids there are daily activities including a mini discotheque, crafts, face painting and video games. The mini club is open from 10am-5pm and is for children ages 4-12.
Babysitting services are also available for an extra charge for children 3 and under.
Golf
The nearest golf course to the resort is Breezes Runaway, a golf course with 18 holes which is only five minutes from the hotel.
Also nearby is Rose Hall Golf Course, with 54 holes, located on the northern coast of Jamaica only 30 minutes from the hotel.
The White Witch Golf Course is also only 30 minutes from the hotel, along with its sister course, Cinnamon Hills. Both are 18-hole courses.
All golf activities will require additional charges.
Wedding Services
A wedding gazebo is available. Contact the resort directly.
Night Life
There is an amphitheater at the resort that features nightly live shows.
Exercise Facilities
There is a gym located near the spa with a full range of equipment for cardio workouts or weight training. A variety of land sports are also available, including tennis, soccer and volleyball.
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