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Blue Lagoon Rd., Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Moon San Villa
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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“A little Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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My boyfriend (since Jamaica, fiance!) went on a 2 week trip to Jamaica. We travelled from Mo'Bay to Treasure Beach, the Bob Marley Museum and one night in the Blue Mountains then headed to Port Antonio area. We wanted to find somewhere to stay for the final 8 nights of our holiday. We had read about this place and stopped in the car to check it out. As soon as we got there, we pretty much knew that the place would be difficult to beat. We fell in love with it from the outset. It is hard to beat staying on the blue lagoon and having a place which overlooks the sea and is only a couple of mins walk to the Lagoon itself (which is an amazing spot with turqouise water and jungle all around) was magical really and we felt very lucky to have found it.

We booked the biggest room in the place with an amazing sea view and a little side room attached where we could sit on the day bed in the day and read, looking out on to the sea and watching the humming birds feed from the bird feeder. It was so relaxing, which is what we needed after a hectic London life and busy 1st week in Jamaica sight seeing.

There is more rain in Port Antonio than other parts of Jamaica, but the place was so beautiful it didn't spoil our stay at all, the days it did rain; you just had to look into the sea and see the changing blue colours which was mesmerising ...

We were made to feel very at home by the staff, Marcus, the boat man and general guide and Donna, the house-keeper and cook and Miss Issa who worked on Saturdays in place of Donna. They all made us feel very welcome and at home. We could use the kitchen at our ease but had the luxury of an amazing cooked breakfast each morning. We'd suggest you go for the Jamaican breakfasts which were very yummy and substantial with things such as ackee and saltfish and local veggies, which my fiance had each day. I alternated with some local veggies plus the delicious french toast which we would also recommend highly!!

Marcus was always on call to answer our questions and to take us out in the villa's boat which you can do every day if you want. We explored the area a bit but went out twice on the boat with Marcus and saw some interesting things in the sea... 2 sting rays, a moray eel and other little fishies! We also went around the Blue Lagoon and took lots of nice photos as a good memoire. Marcus was extremely helpful in acting as a guide if you wanted and gave us an excellent incite into the local area including making sure we found what ever we needed, including good places to eat goat curry (which incidentally runs out early in the evening!)!

It was a very special stay for us, you had the benefit of your own space but benefit of being cooked breakfast for each morning and having the place cleaned for you. We highly recommend this place and loved the staff - thanks Marcus, Donna and Miss Issa (sorry if I have mispelled your name).

We hope to see you again and would definitely return for a visit when we return to Jamaica (which is an amazing country by the way - if you want to see the true Jamaica, not 5 star all inclusives, head here).

Room Tip: We stayed on the top floor - its the best room for views.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A Glimpse of Heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
3
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My Family and I are Godly people and have insisted that in order to get a glimpse of heaven then vacations in the places where Jesus resided on earth would be ideal. Upon till January 5, 2012 these vacations were making there mark as giving us a heavenly experience. However on January 5, 2012 our vacation in Jamaica, specifically Moon San Villa gave us the grand experience of a life time. Never before on our vacations were we introduced to the heavenly courts of what a vacation should truly be until we experienced this vacation spanning over a week in duration. We experienced exquisite views, great staff hospitality, memorable food and the kind of Jamaican flavor that adopts in the minds of a British family that they are now Jamaicans because they are enjoying the glorious Jamaican way of life. Either it be in their great food or dance or music we experienced it all. Surely my family and I felt that there was not one moment that we did not feel heavenly on this trip, even when we slept the comfort and ambiance in the three rooms was glorious and this made us smile every night to bed and safety was secured. House keeping was great rooms were well kept and the view overlooking the sea was breath taking. The staff was always there when you needed them it was great. We went rafting with Capt. Bunting who informed us of the history of rafting on the Rio Grande this was great. Going to San San beach and Monkey Island on the boat was glorious the white sand was a sight to experience and also to experience climbing the reach falls and feeling the hot and cold water on your skin is extraordinary. We went to Blue Mountain Bicycle tours where we enjoyed hiking and the famous Bicycle tour it was not only informative but fun if heaven is better than this vacation I cant wait to go. When you want a vacation that is Lush and Luxurious Moon San Villa is the place to go.

Room Tip: rooms overlooking sea
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vero Beach, Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Moon San Magic!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
3
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I am shocked and surprised by the former review, as my Moon San experience was superior. There is nothing else like it in the area-- dollar for dollar. Original art work, exquisite views and Jamaican hospitality guaranteed me a memorial holiday. I only stayed one day and my experience is I will be back.

Room Tip: Master Bedroom
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Lush but NOT luxurious”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
3
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Port Antonio is beautiful....
The villa, Moon San, however, leaves a lot to be desired.
The rooms can only be described as average. The size of each room was adequate, with comfortable beds, but only 3 with air-conditioning, 2 with fans only. We did not know this before we arrived. Housekeeping was below average; basically the beds are made daily and the bathrooms are "somewhat" cleaned. Stingy with soap, toilet paper, and towels.
Do not walk barefoot. Your feet will become black. One terrace ( the one with some sun) is not used as it is considered "unsafe." The other terrace is beautiful, but the chairs are plastic and not really comfortable.
Staff are difficult, with an "attitude.
They insisted on leaving by 5:00 PM each day and thus strongly suggested that we eat by 5:00. Who eats dinner at 4:30? The alternative was to leave the food on the stove which you heat up. Dishes can be left until the morning, but one worries about bugs which are plentiful. Staff made us feel uncomfortable. They were often on the phone, indicating we wait until they were free if we had questions. At various times of the day, strangers were to be found in the villa ( we did not know who they were). We thought the villa was ours, as we rented the entire villa. We did not feel this way at all.
Definitely go to Port Antonio. Perhaps find a different villa.

Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
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Kingston, Jamaica
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“You won't regret staying here!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
1
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Having been to Port Antonio many times before, I already knew of the breathtaking beauty and serenity that the surroundings have to offer. However, while I had been many times before, this was my first time at Moon San. My boyfriend and I went for two nights, and I just wanted to express how completely pleased we were with our time at the villa as well as the Bike Tour! The villa was clean and very comfortable, and Donna and Marcus were extremely polite and helpful. You can't beat the location, hands down. Sipping on a cup of coffee and looking out at the Blue Lagoon in the morning is a priceless experience. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time there.

The tour was really amazing! As a Jamaican living in Jamaica, I (like many of us) never take the opportunity to explore a side of Jamaica that we don't see every day. The staff at the tour was great, the food, the waterfall, everything!

I'd definitely recommend Moon San and the tour to any of my family or friends, and we will definitely be back.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Blue Lagoon Rd., Port Antonio, Jamaica
Price range (per night):* INR8,638 - 9,753

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