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Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno
Rio Bueno P O, Rio Bueno

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7.8

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan / Lori, Nova Scotia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second trip in 4 months!!! We would definately go back but they are closing the resort.
We 1st went November to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The weather,service, food, drink, and employees were fabulous. So in January we booked again and it was better than the 1st time. The staff actually remembered us!! Andre (pool bar), Jason, Nevin and Hagrain made our trip worth every penny. We would highly recommend this resort . Unfortunately it's closing for renovations. We're hoping the same staff return.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad to get away from Minnesota in January
We were picked up fro the airport without any trouble. The resort is gorgeous and the staff is extremely friendly. Our room was beautiful and we could see the ocean from our Garden View balcony! The shower was awesome ( a rain shower, handheld shower, four body sprayers, and a seat )! The beach was nice but we didn't swim tons. Kayaking and snorkeling was fun. The food was absolutely delish!!! The japanese and french restaurants were to die for good! The habachi grill at the japanese restaurant was really fun. Breezes Rio Bueno was everything we wanted in an all inclusive resort. Loved our stay:)

6/10 Okay

Traveler, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relaxing place, great staff, but not as advertised
Been to Jamaica 4 times now for a winter retreat, different resort each time. Atmosphere: Smaller more laid-back resort. The staff was incredibly friendly; the bartenders were fun and kept the drinks flowing. Food: The buffet food was ok. The food at the reservation restaurants was great, the French restaurant and the Sushi bar were excellent. Room: A standard room. So-so beds. The room had very little lighting. The handles in the shower kept falling off. Beach: The beach is small. If you wade out about 15 feet, you will probably step on a sea urchin, as there are 1000’s. The Snorkeling was so-so. It was too choppy to scuba dive and use a Hobie Cat when we were there. They don’t allow the Kayaks to go out past the swimming area, which defeats the purpose of kayaking. False Advertising: The Nude side had better amenities, and a much better beach, sandy all the way out. However, what they don’t tell you on the website is you are not allowed access to the Nude side. It’s virtually 2 separate resorts. For access, you have to pay a hefty “upgrade” fee per day or take out a second mortgage for a 4 hour pass to the beach! They should tell you this on the website. So if you’re looking for a place with a nude beach, look elsewhere, there are better resorts in Jamaica. Overall, I liked a few other resorts I've stayed at better, but it was a relaxing getaway.

4/10 Poor

Ann, Caledonia, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked it sooo much better when it was the Grand Lido!!
Things are just not the same since the change from Grand Lido to Breezes Rio Bueno, there is no bar outside open after 6 or 7pm anymore--come on, it is Jamaica, we are from the cold right now-we want to be outside and enjoy the weather!! Food was not as good and not as many choices at the buffets each meal either. Less entertainment and fun things going on during the days and at night too....it was more rainy, so some of that couldn't be helped. the all-inclusive doesn't include room service any more and the fridges in the room are suppose to be stocked, we arrived on a Friday afternoon, and our fridge didn't get stocked til Wed!!--after we complained a few times. The par 3 golf course is in really BAD shape. It now also costs $33 per trip to go to the Breezes Runaway Bay golf course for the two of us, and then about another $150 for cart, caddie fee, green fees, and caddie tips each day---about $90pp now versus about $45pp before. The air conditioners are loud, the lighting bad, and the pillows and mattresses terrible. Friends had their room broke into and the safe torched open and cash and camera taken, so security is lacking?? I think an upgrade is in order before we would ever go back or recommend it to people again:( And it used to be our favorite place to go!!!

8/10 Good

Leanna, Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have been better for 4 Star
Firstly the downside... you can't control the weather and although it rained half the time we were never given the "sunshine guarantee" promised by superclubs (no extra nights in other words). The food was good (especially the jerked chicken) but always the same. The beach was ok, but the water had sharp objects and I would not recommend venturig out. The hot tub was never hot and the pool was freezing.... so although it was a balmy 80, I didn't quite get the winter warm up I had hoped for. They don't re-stock your fridge in the room unless you pay for it - even water. Up side - They did have top shelf liquores - and my husband loves his crown! Showers were roomy with lots of nozels and HOT water... the French restuarant and sushi were exquisite and many raved about the japanese as well. You could make all your reservations the first day for your entire stay instead of long waiting lines every morning. The bar staff was both entertaining and made the trip fun... especially Jason, Andre, Juliet and my man Dewayne!

8/10 Good

John, Paoli, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent First Trip to Jamaica
Our first trip to Jamaica was an amazing experience and Breezes played a huge role in that. Everyone we came in contact with was incredibly nice and bent over backwards to ensure our vacation was great, especially Dario at the Pasta Cafe. The premium drinks were absolutely fantastic, the rooms were comfortable and clean, the food was phenomenal, and the view of the beach was spectacular. However, our only complaints were food being unavailable at random times during the day and night, the beach was less than stellar and swimming in the water was difficult due to all the rocks, the service was definitely on island time, and making reservations to the restaurants was more of a hassle than it needed to be. Overall, we thought the resort was beautiful, the people were great, and we would definitely recommend Breezes Rio Bueno to family and friends.

10/10 Excellent

Lou and Jan, Northern Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 2nd. visit to this resort and we will go back
This resort used to be called Grand Lido Braco. Breezes has taken ownership and are making some needed improvements. We were very happy with everything they had to offer, and thought we received our money's worth booking the whole package through Expedia. We saved about $600 over what we would have spent otherwise. One word about transportation to the resort from the airport by the shuttle provided by the resort, we had to wait approximately one hour for the shuttle bus to fill up from other arriving flights. We would suggest that if you want to get to the resort without delay, take a private car which can be provided for extra cost by the resort, we believe it's worth it.

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
This was our first trip to an all-inclusive resort. It was the best vacation ever, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. We went during the traditional hurricane season, so there weren't a lot ot people there - which was nice for us. We're also really glad the resort didn't allow children under 16. We tried to participate in everything that was offered - pool volleyball, snorkeling, bingo, trivia games, etc. It was a blast.

8/10 Good

Thomas, San Ramon CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
nice grounds, great pool, so so beach and equipment (boats in disrepair) poor
Friendly staff that needs more training, great value with all inclusive program, grounds/building need work and maintenance. Pool area and food/bar are terrific. Beach is clean and nice but small and man made.

8/10 Good

Cynthia, Tennessee

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
May or may not go back
the staff was the best, however, the two restaurants, French and Japanese, were very unaccomodating and very rude.

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Great location on the beach, away from the main road and other resorts
We had a great week at Breezes Rio Bueno. Not the nicest accommodations we've ever had, but definitely worth the price. Some of the drawbacks first (so we can end on the positive note we left with): * Transport is free, but work on tips... so take cash * in the room - leaking shower (guessing in connection of glass panels), condensation or leak from a/c causing a bit of mildew on the wall. * HARD TO GET CHANGE! Getting change was next-to-impossible most times, so take small bills for tips *nightly mosquito fogging probably not to great for the lungs or environment, although helped limit mosquito population * not everything available all the time, but always something... so you're never really fully without :) * super-expensive off-site trips - great fun, but overpriced. Ask around to see if you can swing something more reasonable not scheduled through resort. * some food mediocre; French, Japanese and beach party were all great though SUPER things: * it's a small resort, which was great for us because it immediately felt like a community. We even met new friends that we've travelled to see since our week in Jamaica! * beautiful grounds, and right on the ocean * great staff - your kind treatment of them goes a long way, too * remote area, so not crammed next to the road or other resorts * beach party was fun - and the food was scrumptious! * always a place to get drinks - and 1:30 am pizza * American $ accepted * great value for your money We'd definitely return here again!

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Jersey Shore, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Employees are very pleasant
The Breezes Rio Bueno is a very attractive property. The staff was very accomodating regarding room maintenance issues(air conditioning was not working properly) and resolved the problem in moments not hours or days. The employees at this property were very cordial from the gardeners, kitchen associates, maintenance workers, waiters, bartenders and lobby staff. I most always received a good morning or a salutation from all of the above mentioned. The food was good but it would have been nice to see a chef's daily special from the Italian restaraunt and the lunch cafe by the pool, as there menus were pretty limited. The jerk meat from the pool cafe was delicious all the same. There was one stand out at the resort who was a bartender and his name was Courtney. This young fella had the late shift at one of the bars and often was inundated at times with thirsty drunk vacationers. He always remained cool, professional, patient and still concocted these delicious drinks. He was a standout but once again I think all the associates are well trained regarding guest relations. The activities that were offered I thought were very good. There was a golf driving range, golf course, putting green, gym, various water craft, and a game room. So getting drunk was not your only option at this resort. The only thing lacking at this resort is a nice beach. They really need to invest some money on this. The entire ocean floor of the beach was coral, rocks, and sea urchins. Uninhabitable to humans

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Place Just needs better food!
Pros: Everything was nice from the airport transportation to the pool volleyball games. drinks were good. Rooms are located at a good distance from pool and beach, not too much walking. staff is friendly not looking to get tipped at all contrary to my previous trips to other places. Cons: The food was not up to part with the rest of the hotel, if you go for 3 or 4 days your ok any more than that. the food will start to taste worse every time. The only true restaurant in this place where the food is really really good is the French, which you need SLACKS, SHOES, AND A DRESS SHIRT. OR ELSE YOU WONT GET IN. YOU ALSO NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION DAYS IN ADVANCE. My recommendation for this place to be a true 4 star hotel is MAKE YOUR MENU MORE LIKE THE FRENCH RESTAURANT... to be honest the only reason I would't go back is the food!!!

4/10 Poor

Jeanette, Redford, MI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Read before you book.
After arriving to the airport, had to wait an hour to get to the resort. Front desk once getting to the resort or should I say two star hotel was horrible. This resort cares only about the money and money only. Once they have your money they can care less about your concerns. Food was good. Nothing different then what you would get home. Make sure to have plenty of money, one for tipping (even though they say you don't but if you want good service you better.) Plus some staff will remind you. Then make sure to have four people with you if you want to do any tours because that's what they will tell you. Can't book some tours unless four people go! You are better off staying at one of the ain islands so you won't get bored. They offered paddle boats, and other items. Hope they have them licensed before youget there. Along with having the hot tub fixed since they only had one working.

8/10 Good

Jeff, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time but not a great resort. Wish the staff wanted you there.
Some of the other reviews stated that the restaurants were not air conditioned. 2 are and 2 are not. The Japanese and the French are not. We did not have a problem with no AC as we are from the south and it was actually cooler than at home. Biggest Con - We didn't get the feeling that the people really wanted to help us. You had to get someones attention to get service. Biggest Pro - We liked the small size. You could get to know people and no huge building to look at. Overall we had a good time, and the resort was clean. The food was just okay with the exception of the French restaurant which was great.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definatley go back!!!!!!
Staff were very professional and courteous. Grounds were clean and well maintained. Food was absolutely delicious.....

8/10 Good

Shane, Austin, Pennsylvannia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall nice resort to visit
Had a really nice stay at resort! Although there was a couple from the nude side that was bothersome. The food was exceptional! Staff was very friendly and nice! Got along great with two of the staff member (Audrea) the bartender at the far end bar and (Richard) the chef at victorian markets they made the stay even more comforting very outgoing people A+++ job. Was a little disappointed when I ask management if Richard could play a game of pool with us and was told no! Beach was beautiful very nice sunsets. Definately a couples resort which was nice since we were there on our honeymoon!! Would go back again!!

8/10 Good

Emmanuel, Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
beach front accomodation excellent; Excellent for walks
I celebrated our 25 years wedding anniversary in the French restaurant and came away imopressed with the overall dinner experience service from our waiter, "Wayne". We had a party of 6 and was very pleased with the care they took to make it a memorable experience.

10/10 Excellent

kim, merkel tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saving for the next trip
We are wanting to save to go again. THe experience was amazing. I wanted to bring home over 1/2 of the people that work at the resort. Very friendly, seemed like they enjoyed their jobs, and made all of us feel special. The food was good. The only problem was getting into the good restraunts that required reservations. We did get in the Japanese one and tried for the second time it was open but not openings. So, maybe the restraunts like this could open more than 2 nights during the week. THe activities were wonderful. Richard, one of the activity directors was able to get my husband to participate in several activities, which was fun!! My 2 daughters was involved in most of the activities as well. I love how honest all of the workers were as well. I left my bag on my chair one morning after eating, got a little ways from there and realized it, my husband went back and one of the workers was on their way to take it to the main desk. Also, one of the cleaing ladies found a purse in the restroom, came out and asked if it belonged to anyone that was sitting at the tables. When no one claimed it, she took it to the main desk. I bought some shades for $15 that broker on the way home but other than that, our experience was wonderful and I have been tell all my friends they should save up and travel to Jamaica.

4/10 Poor

Becca, Arkansas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breezes bring back the Grand Lido Braco please
The resort is going downhill since Breezes has taken over. I would not reccomend anyone going unless you stay on the au natural side. THey definately treat that side better and cater to them.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Benjamin, Stafford, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rio Bueno - Very Relaxing.
This is NOT a party resort. Very relaxing resort for Couples looking for a getaway. -Food was pretty good, not 5 star but what you would expect for All-Inclusive. -Beach is OK. Not good for swimming. Lot of sea urchins just 5 feet from sand. Good for snorkling and water activities. Pool is very nice. - Resort is set up like an old plantation. Very nice setting. I was very happy with my less expensive Garden View. Very nice Garden in front of my room which offered a walking path through the garden to the beach and main area. - Staff is very friendly. Always smiling and willing to help. - Plenty of drinks and bars to find them at. Very quiet little bar at the end of resort. Nice place to watch sun set with a cold drink in hand with your loved one. I will be going back again sometime in the near future. If you leave the resort for an excursion/tour, make sure to bring cash. You'll need small bills because everyone outside the resort expects a tip. Including the driver/tour guide.

6/10 Okay

Royce, Whitehouse, TX

Disliked: Staff & service
Not Breezes Best
My wife and I arrived at Breezes Rio Bueno (not in Falmouth but in Rio Bueno) for our vacation on June 20th. The location is about 1 hour East of Montego and 1 hour West of Ocho Rios (Dunns River). Overall the place was nice but it is NOT a 4 star place. The beach was rocky and the snorkeling was not very exciting plus there are sea urchins in the swimming area (be careful). The golf course is a modified 9 hole course which is fairly easy, but it was included except for cart/club rentals which made it a nice feature. Multiple restaurants were not open at the same time and the food lacked a good selection; although, the food was respectible. There are so many workers standing around doing nothing, but yet service was not as expected; no pool service and workers overall were lazy. We found out that there is a all nude section of the resort which is much nicer than the regular section.; however, there is a charge of 85 UDS/day/person to use the nude facilities from 10:00 to 2:30 PM; Crazy! We ended up transferring to Breezes in Negril (for an additional fee). This place was much better and was up to a four star rating. Stay in Negril or Ocho Rios.

8/10 Good

Mike, Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Customer Service
Here is my honest opinion of this hotel: The Not So Good: Bed was hard and pillows French restaurant was good but not great Japanese restaurant was good but not great The jewelry store on site was a ripoff. All the purses(for sure) and from what we can tell the jewelry were fakes. I would expect the resort to only invite companies that offer true products (very disappointing) The Good: The people. EVERY person was outstanding. Not only the staff, but every other traveler that we met. Service was top notch!!!! The staff!!! Victoria's Market is the buffett. We ate just about every meal here because the food was outstanding! One of the best buffetts I have ever had. The staff!!! Top Shelf liquor is included. We never had a problem getting top shelf liquor. All the water sports were included. We did the glass bottom boat and a dive trip. Both were outstanding. Once again, the staff set the tone! The staff!!! While the food at the French and Japanese restaurants was somewhat disappointing, the service at the French restaurant was professional and exactly what you would expect at a high end restaurant. The chef at the Japanese restaurant was hilarious. I have eaten at a lot of Japanese restaurants and he was by far the best chef I have ever had. Finally, in case you missed it. The staff made this a great trip. Thanks to all of them

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Bit Disappointing
This hotel is great if you're only there to relax and enjoy only the local cuisine. The resort itself from the exterior is beautiful but the rooms are very run down. there is very little to do on the resort itself and the days are mainly spent in the one pool by the bar. The best part was one staff member at the french restuarant named Coy. He is the one and only reason that a return trip will ever happen. He is a fantastic human being who loves his job. We visited his restuarant 3 times in the 7 days that we were there beacuse he made our days worth the trip. I don't see a return trip to this resort, there are a number of others in Jamaica that we would go to. Please visit Jamaica, it is beautiful. Just pick a different resort.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
got married there would go back again
same as travel experience

10/10 Excellent

MICKYD, Ontario canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cant wait to go back
wonderful experience, great honeymoon this place is for adults only who are looking for a romantic, relaxing getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Poconos, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
This was our first experience with an all inclusive resort - it was wonderful - the staff was very helpful and friendly. It was great!!! I would not go in the month of April however if you are fair skinned as that is the time of year when the sun is the most intense - had to use a sunscreen of 60-80 and then I burned a little - but did get a good tan!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort
My fiance and I only stayed at the property for 3 nights but were overly impressed by the staff and cleanliness of the place. We'll definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

Katie, California, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and Relaxing place to vacation
The hotel and grounds were beautiful! There aren't many places to swim on the beach as it is very shallow and forget about snorkeling because there is nothing to see. (book an excursion to snorkel) Make sure to try and book your excursions early as some of the excursions required a 4 person minimum (if you are a party of two then hopefully another couple will want to book too). The food was good and there was a lot of variety (even for vegetarians). Should you go to the French restaurant to eat they will accommodate your dietary needs. The staff was friendly and they always try to get you involved in the night activities. Oh! in my opinion.... this was the best hotel in comparison to the other two Beaches hotels in the vicinity.

6/10 Okay

p, Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
just okay
The design and layout ofthe hotel was nice. Rooms were run down. We had to insist that they switch our room because you could not adjust the temperature of the shower. This took 3 calls to the desk and 1 visit on our first night which was not a good way to start the trip. Food was okay and very repetitive. Ther was no variety unless you went to a special restaurant. Japenese restaurant was marginal. Other annoying items included no clean beach towels in the morning, bars ran out of bottled water frequently and staff constantly looking for tips.

4/10 Poor

Wanda, Boonsboro, Maryland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Defintely read reviews before you consider this resort
My husband and I took our winter break vacation in March and was not impressed with this Resort. Our stay was for 7 days. We have stayed at many all inclusive resorts. My interpretation of all inclusive is not having to call housekeeping several times to request wash clothes and towels. There was defintely many activites i.e. pool volley, trivia games etc. Some games win or lose you earned points that they told us you could trade in for bottles of Jamacian Rum. That was a joke, after earning 1200 points all we got was 4 size large T-shirts, how conveinant that they ran out of rum! Most of the staff was very friendly and helpful, especially at the pool bar, but they could have used more bartenders. I don't know if it was the time of year for mosquitoes but make sure you take some bug spray or a fly swatter, they were every where in our room. The beach was beautiful but rocky. I would recomend some type of water shoe. I have to say this was my first for having a staff member show guests how to tip. If you request an ocean front in your reservation make sure you specify ocean, we requested ocean front but when we got in our room we only saw flower bushes due to being on ground floor. We took the glass bottom boat ride which was nice but at the end one of the staff member showed us how to tip, which i thought was strange. I thought tipping was for outstanding service not just to be expected.

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place...but not for singles
The resort was simply outstanding. Despite a delay in getting to my room, I was extremely pleased with the style, cleanliness, and condition of the room. I stayed on the au naturel side with the patio outside my room about 50 yeards from the beach. Perfect location!!! I recommend rooms on the au naturel side even if you prefer not to go naked on the beach or at the pool. The only room complaints I heard were from people in the regular rooms. All the other facilities around the resort itself were spacious & well-maintained. The spa & health club were especially nice. Food at all meals was plentiful, fresh, great variety, and well prepared. Service everywhere was outstanding!! Every member of the staff was friendly, hard-working, and proficient. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the entertainment. A.J. Brown is a must-see!!! The only thing that distracted from my visit was that this is clearly a place for couples. I didn't find any other singles (male or female) at the resort although I visited during a spring break week. Would I go again as a couple?? Absolutely!!! Would I go again as a single?? No.

8/10 Good

Michelle, Cleves, Ohio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved it!
The food at the resort was fabulous! Enjoyed the variety of restaurants available. The grounds are beautiful & the entertainment was enjoyable. Loved the dinner in the streets night!!

6/10 Okay

Don, Cincinnati

Disappointed after all these years. 2nd Visit...
I had visited this property approximately 15 years ago and EVERYTHING was pristine. The drapes were actually dry rotted and falling off the doors to the patio onmy last visit. The pool and the beach were great . The dining choices were above average. The service and ameneties have been cut however the cost of staying on property pretty hefty. This resort IS NOT EXCEPTIONAL any longer and should be re-rated. There are many other properties I'm sure that are nicer.

10/10 Excellent

Maritimer, Grand Manan, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendously Happy Maritimer
Our experience was amazing. The staff were friendly and accomodating. Drinks and food were fabulous. We were informed of the necessitiy of bookings. Entertainment was fun - lots to do. Very private and relaxing.

8/10 Good

d, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sleeping, drinking and eating (gluten-free and vegan) at Breezes
We stayed for five nights and six days in early March 2010. Before arriving, we tried to connect with the kitchen staff RE: gluten allergy and vegan food needs. We were unable to connect beforehand, however, upon arrive we were hooked up very quickly with the managers and head chef. They were accomodating, however, for each meal we had to ask to speak with the kitchen and someone would either point out what we could eat or they would make us something special....they never seemed to anticipate that we would be eatting the next meal there and have something already prepped. The two exceptions were the sushi and french restaurants, and this was because of the amazing help of Kylil in the kitchen who coordinated much of our food. We do believe that the French restaurant served a dessert with gluten in it...beware of the dark lighting!!! Hotel was nice, as in the pictures. Drinks on the beach were great. People in Jamaica are ridiculously nice so just sit back and try to relax. No pressure, no problem.

8/10 Good

Jillian, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
On the small side for a resort. Was only there for 3 days and think there may not have been enough to do if I was there for a week or so. However; they offer a variety of day trips to various locations which could solve the problem. Very clean and friendly atmosphere.

6/10 Okay

Arthur, North Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Depends on what you want.
We made our stay very pleasant, without much help from staff. Pros. Nightlife was very good, dancing, parties. Nude side was good with good service and plenty of room at pool and hot tub.Food was good. Cons. Only way to get good service was with tips. Staff ignores those that do not tip. Beach was small with rocks. We saw no one use any equipment. Reservations required at best restaurants, people were turned away for not having dress shoes.

4/10 Poor

Phil, Long Island, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressed at all
Food was so-so, drinks watered down, house keeping not good, most of stafe plesant.

10/10 Excellent

Jen, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great resort and an amazing location!
This hotel was great! Very friendly people and the food was great! The set up of the rooms was perfect. Smaller buildings that are right by the ocean made the place feel very comfortable and private. I highly recommend ocean front, as our french doors opened out onto a patio that had chairs to relax on -- we could hear and see the ocean from our room and had another door to access the room directly from the beach! Loved everything about it and would definitely go back!

8/10 Good

Inger, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it there!
Me and my husband are in our mid 30's, we were younger than most of the crowd there...and we had a great time. The resort is quaint, very pretty and charming. Room was a good size (standard) and huge shower with lots of shower heads everywhere. It was just a little hard to keep room temp consistent, but no big deal. Food was good, decent variety. Enjoyed both the Japanese and French restaurants. Not overcrowded..never had a problem getting a spot at the beach or pool. I'm a beach-lover, sand was okay...very rocky going into water, need shoes. We didn't go in. Fun activity people. Good music some nights. The quaintness lended to us meeting some really great people that we are now good friends. Definitely recommend :)

10/10 Excellent

Paulda, Louisville, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hands down the best vacation ever!
This was hands down the best vacation my husband and I have ever been on. Thanks for a wonderful experience from start to finish.

8/10 Good

Jim, Cleveland, OH

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time - looking forward to another trip
We had a great time and enjoyed our repeat vacation. The only negative was a German entertainment Octoberfest group that was very drunk, loud and offensive. We hope that Breezes will not book them again because they were not entertaining us and more interested in selfish entertainment amongst themselves.

2/10 Terrible

Chris, Vail, CO

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No Watersports
Watersports was closed for three days due to an inoperable rescue boat. Yes, that's right, there was no use of any watersports activities at a Caribbean resort. Imagine that! The property has seen better days, and service is among the worst I have experienced anywhere. I'm afraid that those who like the resort really don't do much traveling in the Caribbean. Believe me, you can do much, much better.

10/10 Excellent

S350Z, new jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
will go back.
clean, comfortable and friendly

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Arlington, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
When they say all inclusive, they MEAN IT!!!
This was our first trip to Jamaica, our first all-inclusive vacation, and our first au-natural experience. We were pleasantly surprised with how quickly we made it through customs, the warm greeting that we received in the Super Clubs lounge, the nice bus trip to our resort, and the fruity drinks that were awaiting our arrival at the Grand Lido Braco. Check in was easy and quick, and within 30 minutes of our arrival to the resort, we were in the pool at the swim up bar. It was lovely, to say the least. We got a few drinks in us, and worked up the courage to venture over to the au-natural side of the resort. (which was something that we had anticipated trying at some point, but certainly not that quickly) We got over there and were warmly greeted and accepted. We spent ALL of our pool/beach time on the nude side without any hesistation. The accomodations seemed to be nicer and better kept, the staff was friendly, and the people were outgoing and fun. We had a GREAT time!! The only down side that we found was that the beach was rocky which made the water uninviting. The piano bar was always a good time with sing a longs and karaoke. The Japanese restaurant was amazing and a super nice way to meet people. The Italian and French were good, but nothing that would draw us back. The buffet breakfasts and lunches and the Reggae Cafe were fantastic...and the Friday night street fair was overwhelming.

8/10 Good

Kiki, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Memorable Experience!
When we first arrived, we had a problem with our room (water leak all over the floor and strong smell of mold), after waiting for a while, we were transferred to another room. Aside from this inconvenience and a couple of other setbacks with the restaurants (even though I emailed and called prior to my stay), my vacation was incredible. The customer service exceeded my expectations. Whenever there was a setback with anything, it was taken care of, period. Although I travelled with a friend initially, the last few days of my stay was solo...all I really wanted to do was relax on the beach, hike, have ample drinks, and eat all the amazing food possible...that was exactly what I ended up doing. So, it's perfect for everyone; honeymooners/lovers, friends, and singles! Suggestions: If you make reservations at either of the restaurants that require them (I highly recommend the sushi there-mmmmm yummmy), bring the email confirmation WITH you. Room service is good too! Even though they say no tipping, it always helps;) Also, schedule any snorkeling, scuba immediately and at the beginning of your stay because if the water gets choppy, they cancel and you won't have other options ahead of you. DO take a driver over to Negril and spend some time on the beaches there too (the hotel has them, but you have to pay extra-resonably priced though). Also, on Sunday mornings, even though it's kinda early, go on a guided hike and get some really pretty seashells, then come back for a fabulous breakfast buffet at Victoria's Kitchen. If you like your food spicy, see Oliver and he'll hook you up. Must do canopy zipline, Dunns River Falls, and/or other tours, they are fun and informative! Vendors are real kind and don't harp on you, (Eglon & Maxine are the coolest)!Prices are decent and they give you good deals-buy the first day of your stay! Red Stripe is a must, and the mimosas are good too! I will definitely be back to Grand Lido Braco...oh yeah! This super-inclusive was well worth the $$$ Thanks to Lexon, Oliver, Shanique, Marlon, Richard, Vivian, & Fitzroy! Hope this helps! :)Kiki

6/10 Okay

Kurt, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too many changes coming in 11/09
We stayed at Grand Lido Braco for 7 days for our wedding. It was just ok because there were lots of hidden fees and the wedding planner was out so her fill in didn't know what was in our package and botched a few things. The room, comfortable. The views, pretty. The beach, UNUSABLE as it is so rocky. The boat to go diving/snorkling was broken. Finally, this resort is changing to Breezes and they are changing lots. No more 24hr room service. No more complimentary mani/pedi, golfing or laundry service among other things. Try Sandals.

4/10 Poor

Rajan, Dallas, TX

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not Impressed
Air conditioner was dripping water throughout the day in the room. Serviceman came to fix the air conditioner around 11 PM to fix it. The complaint was given around 6 PM. It took 5 calls and 12 hours before the room service came to pick up clothes for laundry. Not satisfied with food quality except for the Japanese restaurant.