Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Half Moon Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Green Island. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Bloody Bay Beach.
Loved it. Worth every penny. Locals are friendly, it’s like a part of the island to yourself. A must do if you aren’t a fan of resorts. Massage was one of the best I’ve had and I’m a massage therapist. When I say clean, I mean clean. Not a dust particle in sight, just a lovely experience from the moment we touched down.
Loved it. Worth every penny. Locals are friendly, it’s like a part of the island to yourself. A must do if you aren’t a fan of resorts. Massage was one of the best I’ve had and I’m a massage therapist. When I say clean, I mean clean. Not a dust particle in sight, just a lovely experience from the moment we touched down.
BRIATNEY
Reviewed January 22, 2024Reviewed January 22, 2024
Took a week-long trip with my girlfriend in late July 2015 and stayed in the oceanfront room.
Grounds/staff: The grounds are extremely well-kept and every single member of the staff is incredibly polite and friendly. The ambiance is highly relaxing and extremely quiet; not what my girlfriend and I were expecting in Jamaica, but isn't necessarily a bad thing. The mosquitoes became a bit bothersome, but the hotel made every effort to prevent this by 'fogging' the lower area of the resort twice...
Took a week-long trip with my girlfriend in late July 2015 and stayed in the oceanfront room.
Grounds/staff: The grounds are extremely well-kept and every single member of the staff is incredibly polite and friendly. The ambiance is highly relaxing and extremely quiet; not what my girlfriend and I were expecting in Jamaica, but isn't necessarily a bad thing. The mosquitoes became a bit bothersome, but the hotel made every effort to prevent this by 'fogging' the lower area of the resort twice...
Anyone who is looking for a great resort with impeccable service should stay here. We stayed at this hotel for 8 days in mid-January 2017 and couldn't have been more pleased. Rooms are fantastic as they all have balconies and are ocean view. We have been all over the Caribbean and I would rate the Cliff as one of the top resorts I have been too. If you want to ocean swim, they have low and high cliffs to jump off and ladders into the ocean if you prefer to ease in. If you want to lounge...
Anyone who is looking for a great resort with impeccable service should stay here. We stayed at this hotel for 8 days in mid-January 2017 and couldn't have been more pleased. Rooms are fantastic as they all have balconies and are ocean view. We have been all over the Caribbean and I would rate the Cliff as one of the top resorts I have been too. If you want to ocean swim, they have low and high cliffs to jump off and ladders into the ocean if you prefer to ease in. If you want to lounge...
SDG
Reviewed January 26, 2017Reviewed January 26, 2017
We were the first guest ever to arrive at the resort on the adult side and they treated us like celebrities. I really enjoyed the food the food was bomb and yes I am black. I loved the buffet when I went home I missed the buffet that’s the best part and everything is all inclusive. The resort itself is beautiful very modern and clean and our room was spacious enough for 2 people. The customer service was the best I ever had they really strived to make our birthdays special. We had a little...
We were the first guest ever to arrive at the resort on the adult side and they treated us like celebrities. I really enjoyed the food the food was bomb and yes I am black. I loved the buffet when I went home I missed the buffet that’s the best part and everything is all inclusive. The resort itself is beautiful very modern and clean and our room was spacious enough for 2 people. The customer service was the best I ever had they really strived to make our birthdays special. We had a little...
Ameina Kumye
Reviewed November 11, 2024Reviewed November 11, 2024
Tensing Pen is the perfect escape. This tiny resort with the cottages scattered across the property provides a perfect taste of Jamaica. The location on the cliffs is gorgeous and starting each morning with a swim from the cliffs is ideal. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is quite delicious for those days that you want to relax and not wander afield. However there are several other resorts with amazing restaurants and little local bars and eateries near by that you can...
Tensing Pen is the perfect escape. This tiny resort with the cottages scattered across the property provides a perfect taste of Jamaica. The location on the cliffs is gorgeous and starting each morning with a swim from the cliffs is ideal. The staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is quite delicious for those days that you want to relax and not wander afield. However there are several other resorts with amazing restaurants and little local bars and eateries near by that you can...
Melissa
Reviewed December 29, 2015Reviewed December 29, 2015
Everything is amazing at this resort. Every aspect is picture perfect. We enjoyed our stay at Half-Moon and was pleasantly surprised by everything the resort offered. The only issue we had was the cost for beverages and food. The all-inclusive plan was absolutely absurd at $210 a person per day so we stuck with the pay as you go plan. Average meal for dinner will run you no less than $120 a couple.
Everything is amazing at this resort. Every aspect is picture perfect. We enjoyed our stay at Half-Moon and was pleasantly surprised by everything the resort offered. The only issue we had was the cost for beverages and food. The all-inclusive plan was absolutely absurd at $210 a person per day so we stuck with the pay as you go plan. Average meal for dinner will run you no less than $120 a couple.
I had such an amazing experience. Everything was great. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you to my butlers Michelle and Romaine. Thank you to Peaches, Simone, and Captain Kirk. They made sure they took good care of me during my stay. They felt like family
I had such an amazing experience. Everything was great. I can’t wait to go back. Thank you to my butlers Michelle and Romaine. Thank you to Peaches, Simone, and Captain Kirk. They made sure they took good care of me during my stay. They felt like family
The two story town house is located on the cliff facing the ocean, with spectacular view. I can’t say enough how beautiful this property is. In the end we decided to spend more time in the house to enjoy the view and surroundings, reading and having dinner, watching sunset.
The property itself is well equipped, clean and modern. The master bed room has beautiful view of the ocean -almost like painting with every morning waking up to embrace the sun and blue ocean.
The property manager Mr. Brown...
The two story town house is located on the cliff facing the ocean, with spectacular view. I can’t say enough how beautiful this property is. In the end we decided to spend more time in the house to enjoy the view and surroundings, reading and having dinner, watching sunset.
The property itself is well equipped, clean and modern. The master bed room has beautiful view of the ocean -almost like painting with every morning waking up to embrace the sun and blue ocean.
The property manager Mr. Brown...
XM
Reviewed December 29, 2019Reviewed December 29, 2019
Definitely more run down than the pics. Management is fine. Was just a bit disappointed. WiFi for TV isn’t strong enough for household. Lower your expectations and you will be fine. Bed was good and it was a roof over my head. Should have been $50
Definitely more run down than the pics. Management is fine. Was just a bit disappointed. WiFi for TV isn’t strong enough for household. Lower your expectations and you will be fine. Bed was good and it was a roof over my head. Should have been $50
Suzanne
Reviewed September 22, 2026Reviewed September 22, 2026
This was a great choice for me. I felt very safe, everybody asked how I was each day. The staff and vendors were friendly but not overbearing.
The room was spotless!!! Beds comfy, great TV with American channels.
The onsite restaurant was good with a limited menu but everything I had was very good.
This was a great choice for me. I felt very safe, everybody asked how I was each day. The staff and vendors were friendly but not overbearing.
The room was spotless!!! Beds comfy, great TV with American channels.
The onsite restaurant was good with a limited menu but everything I had was very good.
Judi
Reviewed February 19, 2015Reviewed February 19, 2015
In the heat of the Ja summer, the area on my porch adjacent to the pool was cool and breezy. No a.c. In the room but didn't need it! What a bargain! Fridge in the room meant I could keep breakfast, leftovers, and beer at little cost. Restaurant/bar across the street is colorful and laid back, with good food and an awesome view. Several other restaurants and bakeries are within 100 yds. As well as a very convenient convenience store.
In the heat of the Ja summer, the area on my porch adjacent to the pool was cool and breezy. No a.c. In the room but didn't need it! What a bargain! Fridge in the room meant I could keep breakfast, leftovers, and beer at little cost. Restaurant/bar across the street is colorful and laid back, with good food and an awesome view. Several other restaurants and bakeries are within 100 yds. As well as a very convenient convenience store.
To hotel staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was great! The hotel restaurant food is really good! I tried many places in the area for food but the best food I ate while in Jamaica came from the hotel restaurant.
To hotel staff was very friendly. The included breakfast was great! The hotel restaurant food is really good! I tried many places in the area for food but the best food I ate while in Jamaica came from the hotel restaurant.
Perfect stay, but with the mixture of heat and air conditioning it causes the floor to get slippery which caused me to fall down a flight of stair. Other than that it’s a great experience.
Perfect stay, but with the mixture of heat and air conditioning it causes the floor to get slippery which caused me to fall down a flight of stair. Other than that it’s a great experience.
Chanze
Reviewed December 3, 2024Reviewed December 3, 2024
Our second visit to Idle Awhile, and our first time in a Garden View unit. There are only 8 of these, four per floor. The beachfront building contains 4 identical suites, 2 per floor. Unit 102 (our garden) was a ground floor unit and provided some amount of privacy as we used the lanai extensively. 103 and the 4 upstairs units also offer privacy on the lanais.
We were surprised that the garden units were not equipped with a coffeemaker. At $7/half pot, we purchased a used coffeemaker in town...
Our second visit to Idle Awhile, and our first time in a Garden View unit. There are only 8 of these, four per floor. The beachfront building contains 4 identical suites, 2 per floor. Unit 102 (our garden) was a ground floor unit and provided some amount of privacy as we used the lanai extensively. 103 and the 4 upstairs units also offer privacy on the lanais.
We were surprised that the garden units were not equipped with a coffeemaker. At $7/half pot, we purchased a used coffeemaker in town...
Michael
Reviewed January 26, 2015Reviewed January 26, 2015