The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Rose Hall
St. James, Jamaica, W.I.

Distance from hotel to airport, 15 minutes.  

Located on 5,000 picture-perfect acres in Jamaica's exclusive Rose Hall, the 427-Room Resort offers the seclusion of a beachfront hideaway, complete with an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, a variety of watersports and recreational activities and five dining outlets. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica brings a new level of luxury to the island nation of Jamaica.  

The White Witch 18-hole championship golf course, located just five minutes from the resort, is situated on more than 200 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside. Sixteen of the eighteen holes of the golf course offer views of the Caribbean Sea. Other resort highlights include a sophisticated Spa & Fitness Center, non-motorized watersports, two lighted tennis courts, and a fun-filled Ritz-Carlton Kids activities program. Dining facilities include Horizon's Restaurant and Lounge, for international cuisine with a Jamaican flavor in a casually elegant setting; Mango's, casual all-day poolside dining overlooking the ocean; Cohoba's, for fine beverage selections throughout the day and evening; The White Witch Steakhouse, five minutes away at the White Witch golf course, with breathtaking views of the golf course and the Caribbean Sea; Jasmine, a fusion of Jamaican and Asian cuisine served tapas style for dinner; the new Reggae Jerk Center, which combines authentic mouthwatering Jamaican Jerk chicken, pork and fish in a traditional rustic jerk-hut style; 24-hour in-room dining is also available.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Activities Desk
  • Babysitting Services ($)
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Beach
  • Concierge
  • Currency Exchange
  • Entertainment (nightly)
  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shop
  • Guest Services
  • Health Spa
  • Jacuzzis
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Non-Smoking Accommodations (available)
  • Physically Challenged Accommodations
  • Pool
  • Restaurants (5)
  • Sauna
  • Sundries Shop
  • Taxi Stand ($)
  • Tennis Courts (2)
  • Valet
  • Watersports (non-motorized)
  • Watersports Facility

Business Services Business Services, Conference concierge Express check-in/departure, 24-hour secretarial services (fax, photocopies, telex, courier), Airport shuttle service available, Technology Butler and Multilingual staff. Children's Program Ritz Kids Program Golf: ($) 18-hole championship golf course, 2 miles away, The White Witch Golf Course. The golf course is a Par 71, 18 hole. Spa Spa Amenities Sauna, Steam Room, Massage, Whirlpool Weight training and exercise equipment, Specialty spa services, Separate treatment rooms, Separate locker rooms and Full-service beauty salon. Beach Club Nearby ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Markets (back to top)

Family Friendly.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 4:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• European Plan (EP, room only) - Standard Accommodations:  

• Children 17 years of age and under are complimentary in their parent's room, when utilizing existing bedding.  

• Children 18 and over are charged the extra person charge.  

European Plan (EP, room only) - Club Level Accommodations:  

• For rooms and suites on The Ritz-Carlton Club Level (EP only), the extra person charge for children varies by the child's age. The age breaks are 4-11 years old and 12-17 years old (teens).  

• The extra person charge applies for children ages 18 and above.  

Escape to Luxury (ETL) Child Policy:  

• Extra persons and/or children are subject to the supplemental nightly costs.  

• The extra person charge for children varies by the child's age. The age breaks are 4-11 years old and 12-17 years old (teens).  

• The extra person charge applies for children ages 18 and above.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• Gardenview Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanview Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Club Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Gardenview Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanview Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanfront Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

Gardenview Guestroom, Spacious guestroom with private balconyoverlooking the resort's tropical gardens. 480 Square feet. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Gardens (tropical).  

Oceanview Guestroom, Spacious guestroom with private balcony offering views of the Caribbean Sea. 480 square feet. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Caribbean Sea.  

Club Guestroom, Guestroom (not categorized by view) located in the Ritz Carlton Club. Guests on this floor enjoy additional pampering and attention in a lounge featuring five complimentary food and beverage presentations daily. These food and beverage presentations are light and do not replace lunch or dinner. The Club Lounge is activated by elevator-key only and features the services of a dedicated concierge staff. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Gardenview Suite(*), One bedroom suite consisting of a parlor connected to a guestroom, with one and one-half bathrooms. All Gardenview suites offer views of the lush tropical gardens.  

Oceanview Suite, One bedroom suite consisting of a parlor connected to a guestroom, with one and one-half bathrooms. The sofa sleeper is a love seat. Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed (twin). View: Caribbean Sea.  

Oceanfront Suite, 960 square feet. Breathtaking views of the sunrise and Caribbean Sea. Two private balconies. Full parlor and bedroom separated by double doors. King size bed with a twin loveseat sofa sleeper in the parlor. One and one-half bathrooms. Option to convert into a two bedroom suite by connecting to a double-bedded deluxe ocean view room.  

Important Notice: The Club Level Guestrooms and the Club Lounge will be closed between 05/01/11-11/17/11.  

Please Note:  

• The hotel features 427 rooms, including 51 Ocean View Suites and The Ritz-Carlton Suite. All guestrooms and suites feature: completely private covered balconies with stone columns, and pastel-colored pink, yellow or mint green walls. Tropical floral prints, mahogany wood bedposts and rattan furniture complement the casually elegant decor.  

Rollaway Beds:  

• Rollaway beds are provided at a an additional fee, in a king-bedded acccommodation only (rollaways are not permitted in double bedded accommodations). Maximum one rollaway bed per accommodation. Both a crib and a rollaway bed will not fit in a standard size guest room (Garden, Oceanview or Club guestroom).  

Special Requests:  

• The following are all available on a request basis for our mutual guests:  

• Smoking or non-smoking accommodations  

• Bedding: one king bed or two double beds  

• Adjoining or connecting guestrooms  

• Special floor number  

• ADA (handicapped guestrooms)  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: data port, honor bar, bathroom (marble), refreshment cabinet (fully stocked), sprinkler system, hairdryers, smoke detector, CD player, crib, safe (personal), heating (individual climate control), ironing board, air conditioning (individual climate control), iron and safe (personal).  

Radio (am/fm) with digital clock/alarms  

Toiletries deluxe personal  

Telephone (direct Dial): (3) with dual lines and data port  

Movies first-run  

Robes Ritz-Carlton signature  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Cohoba's, For fine beverage selections throughout the day and evening.  

Horizon's Restaurant, for international cuisine with a Mediterranean flavor in a casually elegant setting.  

Mango's, Casual all-day poolside dining overlooking the ocean. Live entertainment at lunch and dinner.  

Reggae Jerk Center, Combines authentic mouth watering Jamaican Jerk chicken, pork, and fish in a traditional rustic jerk-hut style.  

The White Witch Steakhouse, Five minutes away at the White Witch golf course, with breathtaking views of the golf course and the Caribbean Sea.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

• Daily entertainment  

• Spa access  

• Watersports (Non-Motorized)  

• Use of Tennis Courts  

• Use of Fitness Center  

• Coffee service in lobby 6:00am-8:00am  

• Complimentary shuttle to White Witch Golf Course, Rose Hall Great House, and Half Moon Shopping Center  

• Daily NY Times fax  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Resort Fees 2011-2012:  

• There is a 14% resort fee (service charge) charged per room per night, which includes a variety of additional services and activities provided for the guests enjoyment, please see details below.  

Resort Fee Inclusions:  

• Access to the Spa Fitness Center  

• Access to the steam, sauna and cold plunge pool  

• High-speed internet access in all guest rooms and Club Level Lounge  

• Wireless connection in public areas  

• Valet Parking  

• Beach chairs, towels and umbrellas  

• Use of the tennis courts  

• Transportation to and from: The Shoppes at Rose Hall, The Rose Hall Great House and The White Witch Golf Course  

• Daily New York Times Fax  

• In-room premium television channels  

• Use of the following non-motorized watersports equipment (weather permitting and based on availability): kayaks, snorkeling equipment & fins, hobie cat sailing, sailing and windsurfing lessons (weather permitting and based on availability)  

• Selection of daily fitness classes (also weather permitting and based on availability)  

Golf Information 2011-2012:  

• Golf rates are per person and include:  

• Green fees  

• Cart  

• Caddie concierge fees  

• Use of practice facility  

Please Note:  

• Golf rates do not include: government tax or gratuity for golf concierge (recommended $20.00 per player, this is at the guests' discretion).  

• Twilight rates are valid after 1:30pm daily.  

• If golf is included in room reservation, please specify with the voucher code: GOLF.  

2011 Aeration Dates:  

• 05/30/11, 06/13/11, 06/27/11-07/15/11, 08/01/11-08/15/11 & 09/05/11-09/19/11.  

2012 Aeration Dates:  

• TBA (to be announced, will be added when provided).  

Transfer Options:  

• Guests have an option of booking at an additional cost THREE different transfer options:  

• 1) A transfer offered by TI's transfer company (our regular contracted ground transfer) 2) Van Transfer: A transfer offered by hotel- a shared transfer in a twelve passenger Ritz-Carlton mini-Van 3) Sedan Transfer: A transfer offered by hotel- a private Sedan transfer (up to 4 people per transfer)  

Conditions (shared "Van" transfers):  

• Transfers are per person, inclusive of tax  

• Gratuities are excluded  

• Children transfer rates are available from ages 4-12. Children under 3 are complimentary.  

• Transfers must be arranged prior to arrival  

• Transfers must be referenced as "VAN" transfer on all vouchers and manifests  

Conditions (private "Sedan" transfers):  

• Transfers are per transfer (up to 4 people), regardless of age  

• Gratuities are excluded  

• Transfers must be arranged prior to arrival  

• Transfers must be referenced as "SEDAN" transfer on all vouchers and manifests  

Transfer Information:  

• The resort is no longer offering Shuttle Service to the Beach Club. The Beach Club will remain in operation but will have no affiliation with Ritz.