Breezes Resort Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Taking a family of five there was not cheap but well worth it. The facilities are clean; no moldy smell, no peeling paint, etc. The grounds are manicured. I saw no litter, ever. There are activities all day, and almost all are included. They have nice tennis courts and a real nice golf course. There is an extra fee for that but it was one of my best experiences. My caddie - "Michael" - was a really good caddy and made it a really fun round so I gave him a nice tip. All I had to bring was my shoes and a glove - I also brought along a bag of balls. They don't heat the pools in JA and it had been cold the week before we went so the water was a bit chilly but it warmed up while we where there. This Breezes is age 14 and older, which I liked. I like little kids, but when on vacation a bunch of out-of-control little ones can terrorize a pool and undo the restful effect I'm looking for. We didn't have that at Breezes. All of the guests we met were really nice and we made some nice friends. If you choose to wander beyond the resort's property line on the beach, there are plenty of vendors ready to sell you stuff, but on the property nobody bugged me, not once. This was our first time at an all-inclusive. We stayed at a nice villa down the road before going to Breezes. While the all-inclusive was pricey per night per person, the value to me was that other than golf, I didn't - couldn't - spend cash on anything I needed. This made the stay there SO much more relaxing! The drinks, food, etc. were really good and there was never a wait, even though this was in the first week in January and they were pretty full. They had a really good reggae band one night and a fun "audience participation" game show kind of thing another night. We ate one night in the Japanese restaurant, and then the next night in the Italian - their fine dining - restaurant. Both were really good. But even the food at the big buffet was always really good. The only caveat is, if you're trying to lose weight, don't go! The abundance of really good food and drink makes that pretty hard. I almost forgot - scuba (costs $70 to get trained), sailboat ride (included), reggae-size (included, see photo), "rum-mixology" class (included) where we got REALLY silly by the end....these are just a few things they offered. They also offered transportation into a club in Ocho Rios for the younger ones. For those getting married - they have a real pretty little area for weddings. We loved it - my wife and I and three kids, aged 18 - 21. Thank you, Breezes, for a good time! I'm sure we'll see you again.

My wife and I wanted an all inclusive experience, and wedding, too. We had met on a carribean cruise, and, as an older (mid 40's) couple, seeking a romantic, first wedding experience (2002), we followed the advice of our travel professional. It was wonderful. The personnel were great, kind, friendly and professional. The beach was great, but less sandy. Privacy was well maintained and the entertainment and included activities were exceptional. The wedding was completely taken care of and cost free...excepting photo and video fees that were very fair. We would like to return for our tenth anniversary, hence, this visit to their site.

This was our 4th all inclusive and we have agreed that is was the best experience we have had. We had 10 family members in our group ranging from 16 to 70 years. The people of Jamaica made everyone in our group feel like royality and have made me want to return to their paradise! The service at this resort was wonderful, your water glass will never be empty! The meals were great, no problem getting reservations even with a group of 10. The buffet was the best we have had with many choices availalbe. Breakfast was incredible, just loved the man who made the fresh fruit smoothies for me every morning! The rooms were clean and well kept. The only disapointment was that there is no refrigerator in the room with drinks as we have had at other all inclusives. However, the resort has such a great lay out that there is a bar close at all times! The pools are very nice with an incredible view from the swim up bar pool. Omar kept us all laughing and had great water aerobics for anyone who wanted to join in! Always chairs and rafts available. The evening entertainment was good every night and excellent on some! Don't miss a singer named "Gem" if she is perfoming, we even bought her CD! If you go, say hi to Claudia for our family! She was the best buffet manager we have ever had and she makes each person feel like they are the most special ever! A true asset to this resort! Of course, not everything is perfect! We thought the pool bartenders could have been friendlier and maybe a little more helpful. The Disco was outdated and only had one bartender so drinks were a little slow when it was busy. The lobby bar always had at least 2 working so it was quicker to go there. The horse and carriage ride around town was also included and was a nice experience but is not offered on a Sunday. Just ask for infomation and you will get it but sometimes you need to remember to ask! The tranportation to and from the airport was prompt and well organized! Don't wait to do your shopping at the airport, it is more expensive and of course, no barginning on prices! Day trips were also organized well and actually were worth paying for! The snorkeling at the resort is included and they take you out on a small boat but if you really want a great snorkeling experience you are better off paying for one of the day trips. The Bob Marley tour was fantastic and truly showed you the heart of Jamaica, don't miss it! Dunn's River was an incredible experience, splurge and buy the video, it is great to watch as you are at home un-packing your suitcase and trying to face reality once again! Treat the people of Jamaica well!

we will be back for the 6th time jan 2010. The best vacation spot anywhere. The drinks are great and plenty of them. Cant say enough for the staff, very polite and helpfull. Im not much of a jerk fan but always find plenty of food I like. We like it anough that we dont even look for anywhere new. 2000,02,04,06,08,10. If you dont have a great time its your fault. dan

What can we say this place was beyond our expectations. My 4th return to Jamaica, his first. We got married at the resort April 25, 2009 and now our married friends (after seeing the photos and hearing our stories) all wish they had done the same. Jamaica is a 3rd world country so of course we didn't expect the Ritz Carlton but we were treated even better than if it was. The managerial, guest relations and front desk staff were exceptionally courteous - they put us Americans to shame. The rooms were comfortable and quite adequate. The food was phenomenal and the liquor was top shelf! The pools were cleaned every day but didn't smell of chlorine nor fade our swimsuits. The beach also was cleaned every morning by their exceptional staff. They have done an exceptional job with rebuild of the beaches after the hurricanes. Our rooms were cleaned and we even noted they cleaned out the air conditioners on a regular basis - something that is probably often overlooked at other places in this wetter climate type. So many activities to do day and night - we especially enjoyed snorkeling at the reef just on the shore of the resort. We loved our wedding and our vacation. Our guests say it was the best vacation they've ever had. We plan to return again next year for our honeymoon. Thank you Keisha Richards, Celine and Sondra!

Recently went with a large group and everything was bad. Our rooms were not ready when we arrived even though they had our flight info months beforehand. Some of us did not get into rooms until 8pm that night! Why we had to pay for the day I still do not understand. The staff was rude and that is me being polite. The food was horrendous and there was no entertainment unless you count the "girls gone wild" style of dance competition in the pool. The rooms were not clean and clearly even though they have recently gone through a renovation, they are still using old furniture and bedding. The only positive was the beach. It was gorgeous. I will return to Jamaica but never to this resort. I would never suggest it to a friend. Really and truly disappointed for my stay here.