Best Honeymoon Hotels in Jamaica

The Caves is as honeymoon-perfect as it gets: just 11 spacious, private cottages; no guests under 17; all-inclusive food made to order; a drop-dead gorgeous cliffside setting; and a friendly, ultra-attentive staff, all set to a seductive reggae soundtrack. Perks include a private Jacuzzi for sunset viewing, and romantic candlelight dinners for two inside a cave.

With 400 rooms and everything from a shopping mall to a dolphin lagoon, Half Moon isn’t exactly tiny. But it’s spread over 400 gorgeous acres, and includes a broad range of luxurious accommodations, from standard hotel rooms to private beachfront bungalows. Two miles of beaches afford guests plenty of privacy, and five gourmet restaurants on the premises –bolstered by all-inclusive dining options – mean honeymooners are unlikely to get sick of the menu, as often happens at smaller resorts.

Jamaica Inn still exudes its original 1950s charm with large, private verandas, soaking tubs in every room, and formal dinner service. The resort features a mix of 47 elegant suites and private cottages, which lack TVs and radios, but can include sumptuous outdoor showers and private pools. While low on extra features, Jamaica Inn’s fabulous beach, non-motorized water sports and acclaimed spa suit low-key guests just fine.

Low-key and funky, Jake’s is one of the only hotels in Jamaica’s less-developed (but up-and-coming) Treasure Beach area. Considered “chic” by no less an authority than Vogue, it’s a fantastic budget option with rooms starting at just $150/night. With only 26 large, TV-less rooms and service that is friendly but laid-back, the ultra-casual, colorful resort is ideal for couples who are big on chilling out.

A secluded location, meticulous gardens, designer villas, and refined service make Round Hill ideal for honeymooners in search of quiet luxury. There are 36 oceanfront hotel rooms and 27 private villas spread across the 30 acre property. Many have hot tubs, and all villas face westward to catch the sunset. The resort is a celebrity fave; Taye Diggs – who originally filmed How Stella Got Her Groove Back on the property in the mid-90s – returned for his own wedding in 2003.

Located along Negril’s stunning West End Cliffs, Tensing Pen features just 15 thatched-roof cottages tucked among its secluded property. With low-season rates starting at just $140/night, the resort’s upscale Caribbean décor, friendly, personalized service, and gorgeous setting make it an unbeatable steal. Some rooms lack air conditioning and none have TVs, but every cottage comes equipped with a wonderful veranda, and live entertainment is a short walk away at Rick’s Café or Mi Yard.

All-inclusive Royal Plantation combines insanely attentive service with sumptuous surroundings and endless amenities for active couples who don’t want to have to think too much. Though the resort lacks private cottages, its spacious suites all have ocean views, large balconies, luxurious Italian linens, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Some suites have separate spa areas with ocean-view Jacuzzis. And it’s quiet: no guests under 18 are allowed.

With just 65 rooms, this Negril resort is one of Jamaica’s most intimate all-inclusives. All rooms are located in romantic treehouses with massive private balconies and daybeds, and the dark, Bali-style décor and luxurious slate bathrooms are perfect for couples. Dinner is served by candlelight, and the resort’s chef is renowned for his inventive cuisine. On the down side, the resort is across the street from its private beach. But this makes its gorgeous, lushly-landscaped grounds extra private and perfect for intimate strolls.