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Princess Grand Jamaica

Green Island, Jamaica

4.3(464 reviews)

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Princess Grand Jamaica is a large family all-inclusive of 590 suites on a peninsula at Green Island in Hanover, between Montego Bay and Negril. It was closed after Hurricane Melissa in late 2025 and reopened on March 1, 2026. The appeal is simple: a proper water park with slides next to three pools, a kids club for ages 3 to 12, a separate game zone for teenagers, and daily and nightly entertainment, so children and adults both have plenty to do without leaving the property. It is one of the better-regarded family resorts on Jamaica's northwest coast.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+A real water park with slides beside three pools, so kids get far more than a splash pad and parents say it is where children want to spend their days
+Kids are covered at every age: a supervised kids club for 3 to 12 (crafts, games, storytelling, movies) and a separate Teen's Game Zone for 13 and up with Xbox, PlayStation and virtual reality
+Lots of dinner variety without reservations: Il Palazzo (Italian), El Delirio (Mexican), Jamrock (Jamaican-Caribbean) and Fusion 360 (Asian fusion), plus the Food Market buffet, The Reef beach buffet at lunch and a poolside food truck; only the teppanyaki table needs booking
+Suites sleep four in most categories and the 2 Bedroom Master Suite sleeps six, with a balcony hot tub, so families of four or more are not forced into two rooms
+Swim-out suite versions of most categories open onto a semi-private pool from the terrace
+Platinum suites come with private check-in, a Platinum restaurant, a private pool with waiter service, an exclusive beach area, premium drinks and 24-hour room service, and recent guests single out their butlers by name
+A busy sports line-up for an all-inclusive: tennis, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, yoga, kayaking and snorkeling, plus a gym with Caribbean Sea views
+Book direct for three nights or more and the shared shuttle from Montego Bay's Sangster airport is free

Cons

−The beach is pleasant but it is not Negril's Seven Mile Beach, and guests who know Negril often find it modest by comparison
−The Green Island location in Hanover is about 55 km from the Montego Bay airport, with little to walk to outside the gates, so trips to Negril or Montego Bay mean a drive
−Service has been uneven since the March 2026 reopening: standout bartenders and butlers alongside staff who do the minimum, judging by guest reports on traveler forums
−It is a big resort with 590 suites and a lot of walking, especially if your building is far from the water park or the main stage
−Not every room faces the water: the chain itself calls it a partial sea-view resort, and the guaranteed ocean views are in the Platinum area
−Pools and loungers fill up by mid-morning in high season
−Babysitting is a paid extra, and connecting or adjacent rooms cannot be booked, which matters for bigger families who do not fit one suite

Dinner rotates through Il Palazzo for Italian, El Delirio for Mexican, Jamrock for Jamaican-Caribbean and Fusion 360 for Asian fusion, none of which need reservations, plus a teppanyaki table that does. The Food Market buffet covers breakfast and dinner, The Reef does a beach buffet at lunch, and a food truck serves snacks by the pool and beach. The MVP Sport Bar is open to all ages until 9pm and adults-only until 4am. Most suites sleep four, the 2 Bedroom Master Suite sleeps six, and swim-out versions open onto a semi-private pool. Platinum suites add a private pool, Platinum restaurant, exclusive beach area and butler service. The spa has five treatment cabins. Since the reopening, guests describe service as uneven, with some staff they name as highlights and others who do the minimum.

This is the right pick for families with kids from preschool through teens, multigenerational groups and first-time visitors to Jamaica who want a self-contained resort. It needs to be one, because Green Island is about 55 km from the Montego Bay airport with little within walking distance. Beach purists will prefer a resort on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, and couples without kids may be happier at the adults-only Princess Senses The Mangrove next door, a separate resort with its own Platinum club. Compared with Grand Palladium Jamaica down the coast in Lucea, it puts more of its budget into the water park and kids' facilities. Negril's beaches and cliffs, Blue Hole and Mayfield Falls are all reachable on day trips.

Common Questions

Is the resort open after Hurricane Melissa?

Yes. Princess Hotels says the resort reopened on March 1, 2026 after repairs, and nothing is advertised as still under construction as of October 2026. Guests since then mostly mention service settling in rather than storm damage.

Is the water park good for older kids, or just toddlers?

It works for a wide age range. The water park has proper slides alongside the three pools, the kids club covers ages 3 to 12, and teens 13 and up get their own game zone with Xbox, PlayStation and virtual reality. Lifeguards enforce the height and age rules, which parents like.

Can a family of four or five share one room?

Four, yes: the Junior Suites, Family Junior Suites with bunks, Platinum Junior Suites and Imperial Master Suites all take four people. The Luxury Junior Suites are limited to two. For five or six, the 2 Bedroom Master Suite sleeps six. Connecting rooms cannot be booked, so a bigger group that books two rooms may not be placed side by side.

Is Platinum worth it?

Platinum is not an add-on fee. You get it by booking a Platinum suite, which comes with private check-in, the Platinum restaurant, a private pool with waiter service, an exclusive beach area, premium drinks, 24-hour room service and a butler. Couples and adult groups usually say yes. Families paying the premium for several people find the math harder, because the standard plan already includes every restaurant and the water park. Platinum here does not give you access to the Platinum club at Princess Senses The Mangrove.

Do I need restaurant reservations?

Mostly no. Il Palazzo, El Delirio, Jamrock and Fusion 360 take walk-ins, though you can reserve through the resort's app to lock in a time. The teppanyaki table is the exception and needs a booking. The popular spots fill up after 7pm in peak season, so eating early saves a wait.

What is there to do in the evening?

The resort runs daily and nightly entertainment, and the entertainment team is one of the things guests praise most. Late-night action centers on the MVP Sport Bar, which turns adults-only at 9pm and stays open until 4am. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the main stage.

Restaurants (7)

Type	Restaurants
Buffet	Food Market, The Reef
Mexican	El Delirio
Italian	Il Palazzo
Asian	Fusion 360
Caribbean & local	Jamrock
International & fusion	Platinum Restaurant

From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown. All are covered by the all-inclusive rate, per the resort.

What's nearby

Seven Mile Beach
30 min drive · 14 mi
Rick's Café cliffs
40 min drive · 19 mi
Negril Lighthouse
40 min drive · 20 mi

More things to do (22)

Bloody Bay Beach · beach25 min drive · 11 mi
Doctor's Cave Beach · beach60 min drive · 33 mi
Mayfield Falls · nature55 min drive · 24 mi
Catamaran sail and snorkel cruise from Negril · excursion30 min drive · 14 mi
Booby Cay boat trip · excursion30 min drive · 14 mi
Hip Strip (Gloucester Avenue) · town60 min drive · 33 mi
Dolphin Cove (Lucea) · adventure park30 min drive · 14 mi
Negril West End · town35 min drive · 16 mi
Half Moon Beach · beach12 min drive · 4.5 mi
Hanover Museum · museum20 min drive · 9.3 mi
Fort Charlotte (Lucea) · historic site20 min drive · 9.6 mi
Lucea · town20 min drive · 9.8 mi
Negril Hills Golf Club · golf40 min drive · 16 mi
Blue Hole Mineral Spring · nature50 min drive · 21 mi
Savanna-la-Mar · town55 min drive · 20 mi
Rocklands Bird Sanctuary · wildlife60 min drive · 31 mi
Harmony Beach Park · beach60 min drive · 33 mi
Montego Bay Cultural Centre · museum60 min drive · 33 mi
Sam Sharpe Square · historic site60 min drive · 33 mi
Walter Fletcher Beach · beach60 min drive · 33 mi
Montego Bay Yacht Club · marina60 min drive · 33 mi
Catamaran snorkel cruise from Montego Bay · excursion60 min drive · 33 mi

Amenities

Waterpark

Babysitting

Yoga Classes

Nightclub

Kids Club

Swim-Up Bar

Snorkeling

Water Sports Rentals

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Free Wi-Fi

Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Spa

Gym

Beach

Style & Rooms

Atmosphere

BusinessOcean View

Room upgrades

2 Bedroom SuitesFamily SuiteSwim-Up Rooms

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Google Reviews★ 4.3 · 464 reviews

Rosean W.

3 months ago

“Princess Grand Jamaica All Inclusive is a truly remarkable all inclusive hotel. Our first impression of the property from the landscape to the decor, color coordination is aesthetic and beautiful, the bell man to the welcome staff and front desk did...”

Crystal M.

3 months ago

“From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was seamless and efficient with no waiting time. The property itself is stunning — beautifully maintained, exceptionally clean, and designed for complete relaxation. The pools were spacious and invitin...”

Husani L.

4 months ago

“Our family’s 5-day stay at the Princess Grand All-Inclusive in Hanover this August was nothing short of amazing. The sit-down check-in was smooth and welcoming, and the staff were consistently friendly and accommodating. We loved the vibrant décor an...”