Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Awesome resort, best food by far for properties we have stayed at over the years. Had nice pools to keep the kids entertained, daily activities to ensure you had something to do if you never left the resort. Ran out of time to enjoy all of the included perks but plan on visiting again in the future. Favorite activity we did make use of was the glass bottom boat ride and snorkeling. You can snorkel right from the shore outside your room or hop on their boat and see even more great coral and fish. Great food and friendly staff. One day at the buffet they were out of fish when I went up with my plate, without me saying anything, they noticed and had someone walk to my table and give me a plate which was presented as if it came from a dinner restaurant.

This was such a great experience. The condos are spacious and have balconies overlooking the beach. Our nanny was great for my kiddos. They had a ton of fun at the pool, kid's beach, and game room. The food was AMAZING. There was always a variety of food options, American and traditional Jamaican fare. The staff was accomodating and made us feel at home. The bartenders were great and allowed my kids to order their special slushies and Shirley Temples 😂 We love it here and will definitely be back! Thank you FDR for making this a memorable vacation!

We stayed at FDR exactly 1 year ago and my children still bring it up every single week. The facility is very humble so if you’re looking for white walls and glass everything this is not for you. But if you want a humble quaint environment where the staff makes you feel like family give FDR a shot. My kids (11,9,5) loved the water slide and our nanny Tamara. They still talk about how much they miss her often. Shenille did the boat tours. He was so kind and gracious and took us multiple times to fish, spear fish and snorkel. He even coordinated for the chefs to cook the fish we caught for us straight from the ocean. You see the owner, Christian, often and every time he remembers you and your name and is truly invested is your experience at his hotel. The food: it was different than most all inclusive experiences in that there is a menu and it’s not a free for all buffet but that did not bother us as they are very accommodating. I have a gluten allergy and they made me a special dinner similar to my families every single meal. Everything is fresh and hot as they cook it specifically for you. We did not have a single thing we did not like. The thing about this hotel that is unlike any other is the location. The snorkeling in unmatched. Bring a mask and snorkel. We saw every single sea animal you can imagine right off the beach. Even dolphins on our last morning at breakfast. This hotel and Jamaica will forever have a piece of our hearts.

Our family has been coming to FDR for years. The staff is so friendly and just amazing! There are lots of fun activities, especially for kids. Everyone loves the 100 foot waterside, playing pool volleyball, hermit crab races, and large pool to name a few. Even with the hurricane that hit the day before, staff did an incredible job, cleaning up the property and Working together to ensure we (21 of us) had a great time. We highly recommend this place… The nannies are the best!!!

My family had a great time at this resort. We have been to more modern resorts that were higher end, but didn’t have the family feel of this resort. The staff was incredible and really got my kids involved in all the activities. We had a huge unit with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, which was perfect for my family of five. Our children ages 13,11 and 6 all loved it. The teenage club coordinator got my oldest son involved in so many activities when he is normally shy, he actually ended up having a sleepover party with a bunch of the teens! My middle son has special needs, our assigned nanny, Garcia -was amazing with him. Our six-year-old tan around freely around the resort and we never felt worried for his safety. It felt like all the Nanny’s and lifeguards are watching out for all the kids. This is the first place we ever went to without locking our door once. The lifeguards took us on a great snorkelling tour, and taught the kids how to snorkel properly. Highly recommend this resort if you aren’t looking for something very high-end or modern, but fun and safe, and family oriented.

As a family with two young kids, we were delighted by our experience. It may not be for everyone - this is not the same as an experience at a large all-inclusive resort. Things are a little more relaxed and unpredictable, in terms of precisely which services will be available when, etc. But I felt like both us and the kids got so much more out of it. FDR has a lot going for it: unusually spacious (double) rooms inside non-generic little Spanish-style buildings; access to a beautiful neighbouring beach (alongside its small one); a waterslide where kids (and possibly adults) will happily spend hours; free boat rides; pretty tasty a la carte meals; a location near lots of good day-trip options. But its charm is particularly a credit to its staff - not just the nannies, who may be a main selling point, but also the wonderfully warm folks around the resort, like the lifeguard who taught our 7-year-old how to snorkel, the boat captain who took us out to fish one morning, and the restaurant and bar staff we felt like we knew by the second time they served us. Possibly helped by its Jamaican ownership, it feels way less impersonal than any resort I've been to previously. All this to say, we left with a lot of warm feelings and are eager to return.

We absolutely loved the nanny feature in this property and got so lucky to have Deborah as our nanny. The activities are fun and they find creative ways to engage the kids. Since we went during low occupancy season, most of the resort's restaurants were closed down so there were limited food options (although the food was fresh and delicious) and the resort seemed quite "dead". The pools were not appealing with dead bugs floating at the top although the beach was sandy beautiful and ocean gorgeous. The resort could use some maintenance, the rooms were not really comfortable and required 3 maintenance visits during our 3 days. Service was generally good and accommodating. I would recommend to go with young children for a limited number of days during a popular holiday and plan for 1-2 excursions if you do not need the "frills" or "luxury" of a 5 star resort.

This is definitely a family-oriented resort, esp for young children. Good food & drink, lots of fresh seafood & Jamaican fare. Staff is attentive and helpful. Liked that it is a smaller place; not large place with loud crowds. Enjoyed the activities incl. beach volleyball, glass bottom boat, beach access, ocean kayak, fresh water pool, sun loungers. Front office arranged safe & excellent quality transportation to Dunn's River Falls. Only downside was that wifi signal not strong and drops frequently. Overall, an excellent stay.

Had a lovely time at this smaller low key family resort. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful.Direct access to a long beach , water good for swimming ( more waves than Negril, so more fun for me). Very homey , good for families. Cycled every morning, beach volleyball, ping pong. The food was good if you stick to the jamaican cuisine( of course), and only buffet and grill available for most of our stay. Clean comfortable rooms, overall a great experience.

The only thing that FDR has going on for it is the service. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and truly attend to you, especially our nanny (Tameka). The food was excellent. Place was quiet and peaceful overall. The facilities are run down, gym isn’t functioning etc.

Very disappointed. I did not know how the hotel can rate 4 star hotel, it just likes motel level. First of all, the blanket on the sheet so dirty, you can see dirt and hairs on it. The furnitures in the room are so old and dirty, looks like grandpa age. Second of all, only have one restaurant available to serve, which the hotel claim that they have variety restaurants to open. Last, we did not need clean lady to clean everyday, just asked for clean towels everyday, however, everyday we need requested at least 3 times, and it takes 2-3 hours to deliver the clean towels. The only good thing is open bar, we can get different drinks right now if you sit on the bar. I will definitely NOT recommend this hotel.

The place was very clean and the staff was very accommodating.

This property is nothing like the reviews. Although the Nannie’s could have been a great option. Upon getting there we were immediately uncomfortable with the conditions of the place. We did not stay here after seeing the property. We booked elsewhere and left

Food was not good, roaches, black mold. Everything stops at 5pm. Feel we were mislead on the resort. If you wanted to snorkel that was extra money. Stayed the one night and got our refund.

Wonderful vacation. We were welcomed with a plate of food and a fresh drink upon arrival after traveling for 12 hours. It was such a thoughtful touch and set the tone for our entire time. Many reviews comment on the dated property. It is very functional, very very clean and comfortable. I would not let those reviews deter you. A very wholesome fun family vacation and I will definitely be back.

We absolutely loved the nanny feature in this property and got so lucky to have Deborah as our nanny. The activities are fun and they find creative ways to engage the kids. Since we went during low occupancy season, most of the resort's restaurants were closed down so there were limited food options (although the food was fresh and delicious) and the resort seemed quite "dead". The pools were not appealing with dead bugs floating at the top although the beach was sandy beautiful and ocean gorgeous. The resort could use some maintenance, the rooms were not really comfortable and required 3 maintenance visits during our 3 days. Service was generally good and accommodating. I would recommend to go with young children for a limited number of days during a popular holiday and plan for 1-2 excursions if you do not need the "frills" or "luxury" of a 5 star resort.

The property has the potential to be beautiful, but it needs serious repairs. There is no ventilation in the room I was in, so because of this, the condensation of the warm water would build up and cause the walls to sweat. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious. I was a solo traveler, and I felt safe on the property.

Go somewhere else. Not worth the money and is in need of serious maintenance. We are all sick due to the lack of cleanliness within the air conditioning units. The only thing that was actually good was the food.

Had a lovely time at this smaller low key family resort. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful.Direct access to a long beach , water good for swimming ( more waves than Negril, so more fun for me). Very homey , good for families. Cycled every morning, beach volleyball, ping pong. The food was good if you stick to the jamaican cuisine( of course), and only buffet and grill available for most of our stay. Clean comfortable rooms, overall a great experience.

Our nanny Deborah was amazing, she kids loved her. The owner is such a kind, down to earth person. The staff were incredible, they made us feel welcome and were so sweet with our kids. The food was delicious. It's a perfect destination if you are travelling with young children and although the property is quite outdated (but very clean), we would love to come back.

Place needs a makeover very old.

Liked the professionalism of the staff and how everyone tried to make you comfortable, including the Manager/Proprietor. Didn’t like that I spent a week without TV, though that could have been an after effect of the storm Beryl. A bit of upgrading to the whole facility to make it a little more attractive would do a great deal with the great staff. Thanks Manager for helping to make my stay a good one!

This was such a great experience. The condos are spacious and have balconies overlooking the beach. Our nanny was great for my kiddos. They had a ton of fun at the pool, kid's beach, and game room. The food was AMAZING. There was always a variety of food options, American and traditional Jamaican fare. The staff was accomodating and made us feel at home. The bartenders were great and allowed my kids to order their special slushies and Shirley Temples 😂 We love it here and will definitely be back! Thank you FDR for making this a memorable vacation!

We had an enjoyable stay but it did have some bumps along the way...Our hot water failed multiple times and was never properly fixed. We were giving our baby a bath when we suddenly had no hot water, and maintenance, after their own review, could only tell us a plumber was coming the next day, which never happened. The water was never fixed. Also, the baby mattress we were provided with originally was moldy and stained. We requested a new one which was clean so they did fix that but why give out a clearly stained one to begin with? The rooms themselves were nice and larger than expected. The nanny service was fantastic - ours was friendly, followed directions very well, and was always very pleasant and good with our kids. The staff overall at the resort was excellent. The food was good, though a bit redundant at the buffet. There were several areas still under a bit of construction that i think should be blocked off better since it's a family-oriented resort. Our stay was good overall despite some of the hardships.

The resort is great for families. My kids are older so we did not use the nanny service but most people did. This is great for families with small children. My kids all made friends with other teens while they were there during the teens meet & greet. We had a lot of rain & rough waters while we were there so we couldn’t spend as much time on the beach as we would have liked but my kids loved the pools & slides. The food was good overall & always had options for kids at the grill or kids buffet. Our room was a nice size for our family of 5. We had 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms which I was not expecting. It was a nice surprise. The resort is definitely older but was clean & kept up nice. Many families there had been there multiple years. Staff was great & always helpful and friendly. Overall I would recommend this resort for a great family vacation!

I came to FDR Resort in Runaway Bay to start my burnout healing journey, and it was the perfect choice. I visited during the off-season, which meant the resort was quiet with very few guests exactly what I needed for rest and reflection. Only one bar and one restaurant were open, but that was more than enough. The food was very good, and the drinks were delicious. The highlight for me was the snorkeling. The resort’s extended beach has incredible spots to explore. The staff were wonderful warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. They made me feel so taken care of during my stay. I also fell in love with Leo, the resort cat, who made the place feel even more like home. FDR is not a fancy, luxury resort it’s more authentic, laid-back, and family-friendly. Everything isn’t “perfect,” but it is clean, comfortable, and full of heart. Families receive nannies, and I loved seeing how happy the kids were. If you are looking for a place to truly rest, recuperate, and slow down, I would highly recommend this resort. It was exactly what I needed.

FDR is a family oriented resort. It's a bit dated, and is closer to what I now have learned is the vacated Hedonism 1 resort. However, the food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There's are simple amenities there. Of note I did the SCUBA with Mr.Fruity and that was a highlight. It's far away from Negril and Mo Bay so didn't really experience much of a night life, but on this particular venture it was more about health and serenity than that. I took a car over to 9 mile and Dunns River. Not to many local things to get into. That said. I had a great ocean view room. And it was a very pleasant trip. Thanks FDR.

My family had a great time at this resort. We have been to more modern resorts that were higher end, but didn’t have the family feel of this resort. The staff was incredible and really got my kids involved in all the activities. We had a huge unit with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, which was perfect for my family of five. Our children ages 13,11 and 6 all loved it. The teenage club coordinator got my oldest son involved in so many activities when he is normally shy, he actually ended up having a sleepover party with a bunch of the teens! My middle son has special needs, our assigned nanny, Garcia -was amazing with him. Our six-year-old tan around freely around the resort and we never felt worried for his safety. It felt like all the Nanny’s and lifeguards are watching out for all the kids. This is the first place we ever went to without locking our door once. The lifeguards took us on a great snorkelling tour, and taught the kids how to snorkel properly. Highly recommend this resort if you aren’t looking for something very high-end or modern, but fun and safe, and family oriented.

This is definitely a family-oriented resort, esp for young children. Good food & drink, lots of fresh seafood & Jamaican fare. Staff is attentive and helpful. Liked that it is a smaller place; not large place with loud crowds. Enjoyed the activities incl. beach volleyball, glass bottom boat, beach access, ocean kayak, fresh water pool, sun loungers. Front office arranged safe & excellent quality transportation to Dunn's River Falls. Only downside was that wifi signal not strong and drops frequently. Overall, an excellent stay.

Beautiful grounds, amazing nanny service. The place was not busy the first few days of our stay and services and entertainment were lacking as a result, which we were not informed of prior to our stay. Also the Internet service was terrible.

The owner of this establishment was very welcoming and accommodating. The service was excellent and the servers were awesome. Even the security was too notch. They never forgot my name, even with so many other patrons there. The grounds keeper picked fresh coconut off the tree for me and gave me mangoes as well. My experience was second to none!

We had an amazing time, the staff truly treats you like family. The food was delicious, we have nothing but good things to say about our stay.

Very disappointed. I did not know how the hotel can rate 4 star hotel, it just likes motel level. First of all, the blanket on the sheet so dirty, you can see dirt and hairs on it. The furnitures in the room are so old and dirty, looks like grandpa age. Second of all, only have one restaurant available to serve, which the hotel claim that they have variety restaurants to open. Last, we did not need clean lady to clean everyday, just asked for clean towels everyday, however, everyday we need requested at least 3 times, and it takes 2-3 hours to deliver the clean towels. The only good thing is open bar, we can get different drinks right now if you sit on the bar. I will definitely NOT recommend this hotel.

The employees are receptive , kind and friendly! Best customer service I had ever received!

During our recent stay at the Franklyn D. Resort (FDR) in Jamaica, we experienced the onset of Hurricane Beryl. Despite the challenging circumstances, our experience at FDR was exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for the staff and management's efforts. Due to the hurricane, the resort had to operate with fewer amenities than usual. However, this did not diminish our experience. The staff and management were outstanding, going above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests. Unlike other hotels that crowded guests into large convention rooms, FDR allowed us to remain in our safe and comfortable accommodations. This was particularly important as we were traveling with two teenagers who also appreciated the home-like atmosphere of the rooms. The resort's food was excellent, and the service was spectacular, with a clear emphasis on safety. The staff's attention to detail and their dedication to guest welfare were evident throughout our stay. Even under the stress of a hurricane, the team at FDR managed to provide a sense of normalcy and comfort. In summary, our family would highly recommend FDR and we plan to return. We cannot thank the management and staff enough for their exceptional care and service during such a stressful time.

If you are looking for a family-friendly resort that looks after your childcare needs while you enjoy the relaxation of your stay, this is the place to be—one of the few resorts I know that offers each guest a nanny service. They will look after your child and provide them with any required support. My children loved their nanny and were present for all the activities they took part in, including swimming, snorkelling, arts and crafts, tennis, and basketball. The food was good, with a selection of Caribbean, French, Italian and Indian food. The small place made it feel more community-like and made for a short walk to the beach and other amenities within the resort. The staff were extremely caring and would look out for your children if they decided to sit in a different dining area. This resort has many return guests, and I can see why. My kids and I loved it so much we plan on going back again within the next year or 2.

The included Nanny's for your stay are amazing!! Shout out Cynthia and Dennicia!! They were the best! The resort is a little older and could use some updates. But, with that said; Everything else was absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough positive things about the food, the service, the staff, the availability of activities (interactive or self led). Everybody was so friendly and helpful with our kids (we came with tour 1 year old twins and our 5 year old daughter). The staff works very hard to ensure everybody is enjoying their stay. The owner and his son even came by while we were eating a few times during our stay to check in with us and see how things were going. This is just not something you find at a large corporate run resort. By the time you leave you really start to feel part of the FDR family, you know the staff by their names and they know your whole family's names as well! We met multiple people who had visited multiple times and I must say we are definitely already looking to come back! Thank you FDR and everybody there for making our first real vacation as a family of five a memorable one! We'll hopefully see you all next year with some of our friends and their kids!

The property was personal and intimate. The staff, especially Tamika- our nanny, went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. It was a great experience. We will be returning.

Very peaceful, kind and attentive staff.

The whole staff was incredible. Property manager was incredible very tiny issue that was resolved immediately and very adequately. My girls loved our nanny, she was so nice and so helpful that it truly felt like a vacation where I could relax.

Awesome resort, best food by far for properties we have stayed at over the years. Had nice pools to keep the kids entertained, daily activities to ensure you had something to do if you never left the resort. Ran out of time to enjoy all of the included perks but plan on visiting again in the future. Favorite activity we did make use of was the glass bottom boat ride and snorkeling. You can snorkel right from the shore outside your room or hop on their boat and see even more great coral and fish. Great food and friendly staff. One day at the buffet they were out of fish when I went up with my plate, without me saying anything, they noticed and had someone walk to my table and give me a plate which was presented as if it came from a dinner restaurant.

We stayed at FDR exactly 1 year ago and my children still bring it up every single week. The facility is very humble so if you’re looking for white walls and glass everything this is not for you. But if you want a humble quaint environment where the staff makes you feel like family give FDR a shot. My kids (11,9,5) loved the water slide and our nanny Tamara. They still talk about how much they miss her often. Shenille did the boat tours. He was so kind and gracious and took us multiple times to fish, spear fish and snorkel. He even coordinated for the chefs to cook the fish we caught for us straight from the ocean. You see the owner, Christian, often and every time he remembers you and your name and is truly invested is your experience at his hotel. The food: it was different than most all inclusive experiences in that there is a menu and it’s not a free for all buffet but that did not bother us as they are very accommodating. I have a gluten allergy and they made me a special dinner similar to my families every single meal. Everything is fresh and hot as they cook it specifically for you. We did not have a single thing we did not like. The thing about this hotel that is unlike any other is the location. The snorkeling in unmatched. Bring a mask and snorkel. We saw every single sea animal you can imagine right off the beach. Even dolphins on our last morning at breakfast. This hotel and Jamaica will forever have a piece of our hearts.

I came to FDR Resort in Runaway Bay to start my burnout healing journey, and it was the perfect choice. I visited during the off-season, which meant the resort was quiet with very few guests exactly what I needed for rest and reflection. Only one bar and one restaurant were open, but that was more than enough. The food was very good, and the drinks were delicious. The highlight for me was the snorkeling. The resort’s extended beach has incredible spots to explore. The staff were wonderful warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. They made me feel so taken care of during my stay. I also fell in love with Leo, the resort cat, who made the place feel even more like home. FDR is not a fancy, luxury resort it’s more authentic, laid-back, and family-friendly. Everything isn’t “perfect,” but it is clean, comfortable, and full of heart. Families receive nannies, and I loved seeing how happy the kids were. If you are looking for a place to truly rest, recuperate, and slow down, I would highly recommend this resort. It was exactly what I needed.

FDR is a family oriented resort. It's a bit dated, and is closer to what I now have learned is the vacated Hedonism 1 resort. However, the food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There's are simple amenities there. Of note I did the SCUBA with Mr.Fruity and that was a highlight. It's far away from Negril and Mo Bay so didn't really experience much of a night life, but on this particular venture it was more about health and serenity than that. I took a car over to 9 mile and Dunns River. Not to many local things to get into. That said. I had a great ocean view room. And it was a very pleasant trip. Thanks FDR.

As a family with two young kids, we were delighted by our experience. It may not be for everyone - this is not the same as an experience at a large all-inclusive resort. Things are a little more relaxed and unpredictable, in terms of precisely which services will be available when, etc. But I felt like both us and the kids got so much more out of it. FDR has a lot going for it: unusually spacious (double) rooms inside non-generic little Spanish-style buildings; access to a beautiful neighbouring beach (alongside its small one); a waterslide where kids (and possibly adults) will happily spend hours; free boat rides; pretty tasty a la carte meals; a location near lots of good day-trip options. But its charm is particularly a credit to its staff - not just the nannies, who may be a main selling point, but also the wonderfully warm folks around the resort, like the lifeguard who taught our 7-year-old how to snorkel, the boat captain who took us out to fish one morning, and the restaurant and bar staff we felt like we knew by the second time they served us. Possibly helped by its Jamaican ownership, it feels way less impersonal than any resort I've been to previously. All this to say, we left with a lot of warm feelings and are eager to return.

Secret gem! It was not overpacked with obnoxious, drink people that ruin your vacation - it was a true vacation of relaxing days. Food was incredible! Staff were friendly and attentive. The beaches were in a cove like area and made for perfect beach days. We didn’t need a nanny as our youngest is 16 but seeing all the Nannies with the kids it looks like an amazing free service!

When we first arrived at the resort ot was nothing what the pictures look like on the website. The outside of the resort look like the ghetto. l immediately felt unsafe considering l did have my daughter and neice with 3 other adults. Also the eating area was outside so the bugs was biting real bad there. And don't forget the heat considering we was outside. Some of the food was delicious. They had variety of desserts. Eating times was 730 am, 1230 pm am 6:30 pm. So you have to make sure you are around those times to eat or you will have to get a taxi which you have to pay to take you around Jamaica. Some of the staff was friendly l can probably can say one young lady not sure her name was definitely not friendly at all. Didnt speak and was not attentive like she should when when needed extra drinks. The clean the room daily which includes making the bed, change towel and wash clothes and refill the drinks in the fridge. In the room had coffee and sugar and cream but no coffee maker. So not sure how l was suppose to make the coffee. Also the too had to bathrooms. The master shower was clogged. That was corrected l guess . Also the resort was not well lit. Had alot of hiding spot and dark areas. So you have to make sure you pay attention. Also they was alot of strange men hanging around the resort not working just sitting around talking and staring you down..Which definitely made me uncomfortable. Since it was 6 of us we always leave together and never alone.

This is definitely a family-oriented resort, esp for young children. Good food & drink, lots of fresh seafood & Jamaican fare. Staff is attentive and helpful. Liked that it is a smaller place; not large place with loud crowds. Enjoyed the activities incl. beach volleyball, glass bottom boat, beach access, ocean kayak, fresh water pool, sun loungers. Front office arranged safe & excellent quality transportation to Dunn's River Falls. Only downside was that wifi signal not strong and drops frequently. Overall, an excellent stay.

Had a lovely time at this smaller low key family resort. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful.Direct access to a long beach , water good for swimming ( more waves than Negril, so more fun for me). Very homey , good for families. Cycled every morning, beach volleyball, ping pong. The food was good if you stick to the jamaican cuisine( of course), and only buffet and grill available for most of our stay. Clean comfortable rooms, overall a great experience.

Great location for a vacation with children. Everything is close by and the nanny service is very convenient.

We stayed at FDR exactly 1 year ago and my children still bring it up every single week. The facility is very humble so if you’re looking for white walls and glass everything this is not for you. But if you want a humble quaint environment where the staff makes you feel like family give FDR a shot. My kids (11,9,5) loved the water slide and our nanny Tamara. They still talk about how much they miss her often. Shenille did the boat tours. He was so kind and gracious and took us multiple times to fish, spear fish and snorkel. He even coordinated for the chefs to cook the fish we caught for us straight from the ocean. You see the owner, Christian, often and every time he remembers you and your name and is truly invested is your experience at his hotel. The food: it was different than most all inclusive experiences in that there is a menu and it’s not a free for all buffet but that did not bother us as they are very accommodating. I have a gluten allergy and they made me a special dinner similar to my families every single meal. Everything is fresh and hot as they cook it specifically for you. We did not have a single thing we did not like. The thing about this hotel that is unlike any other is the location. The snorkeling in unmatched. Bring a mask and snorkel. We saw every single sea animal you can imagine right off the beach. Even dolphins on our last morning at breakfast. This hotel and Jamaica will forever have a piece of our hearts.

The resort is great for families. My kids are older so we did not use the nanny service but most people did. This is great for families with small children. My kids all made friends with other teens while they were there during the teens meet & greet. We had a lot of rain & rough waters while we were there so we couldn’t spend as much time on the beach as we would have liked but my kids loved the pools & slides. The food was good overall & always had options for kids at the grill or kids buffet. Our room was a nice size for our family of 5. We had 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms which I was not expecting. It was a nice surprise. The resort is definitely older but was clean & kept up nice. Many families there had been there multiple years. Staff was great & always helpful and friendly. Overall I would recommend this resort for a great family vacation!

Food was not good, roaches, black mold. Everything stops at 5pm. Feel we were mislead on the resort. If you wanted to snorkel that was extra money. Stayed the one night and got our refund.

After visiting resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, we decided to try this one. At first, we weren’t sure about it—it’s smaller, not brand new, and only has one pool. However, after six days, we can confidently say this is one of the best places we’ve ever stayed! The service was exceptional, and our nanny, Patrice, was amazing and incredibly helpful. The only downside for us was the main food dishes, but that’s because we’re picky eaters and only eat Kosher. That said, the desserts were absolutely delicious and a real highlight! The resort’s small size turned out to be a blessing, especially with three kids. It felt cozy, like home, and the layout was perfect—you could even see the kids’ play area from the restaurant, which gave us peace of mind knowing they were safe. Thank you for an amazing vacation! We’ll definitely be back!

Pro: So much fun for the children! Nanny service was one of a kind! Con: Bar options and liquor quality could be improved! No good tequila very poor for shots!

Had a lovely time at this smaller low key family resort. The staff were amazing, friendly and helpful.Direct access to a long beach , water good for swimming ( more waves than Negril, so more fun for me). Very homey , good for families. Cycled every morning, beach volleyball, ping pong. The food was good if you stick to the jamaican cuisine( of course), and only buffet and grill available for most of our stay. Clean comfortable rooms, overall a great experience.

Excellent staff. Food is very.... bland

The included Nanny's for your stay are amazing!! Shout out Cynthia and Dennicia!! They were the best! The resort is a little older and could use some updates. But, with that said; Everything else was absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough positive things about the food, the service, the staff, the availability of activities (interactive or self led). Everybody was so friendly and helpful with our kids (we came with tour 1 year old twins and our 5 year old daughter). The staff works very hard to ensure everybody is enjoying their stay. The owner and his son even came by while we were eating a few times during our stay to check in with us and see how things were going. This is just not something you find at a large corporate run resort. By the time you leave you really start to feel part of the FDR family, you know the staff by their names and they know your whole family's names as well! We met multiple people who had visited multiple times and I must say we are definitely already looking to come back! Thank you FDR and everybody there for making our first real vacation as a family of five a memorable one! We'll hopefully see you all next year with some of our friends and their kids!

This property had limited food options and it wasn’t buffer style and bar was not stocked with most items and almost no entertainment and entire resort shut down at 11/00 PM

The location was beautiful but the website is nothing short of false advertising. There were several resturants but they were never open. Meals were mostly buffet with poor quality and low cost foods-- food was most disappointing. I traveled with my teenage son, but teen center was closed/locked up entire time we were there and there were no teen activites. Wifi spotty and didn't work at all in room. Book with caution and set your expectations low so as to not be disappointed!