The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Runaway Bay

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Runaway Bay

If it's your first trip to Runaway Bay, Jamaica for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Runaway Bay. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Runaway Bay. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Runaway Bay for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Runaway Bay beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Runaway Bay for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Franklyn D Resort & Spa All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $537 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Runaway Bay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Main Street, PO Box 201, Franklyn D Resort & Spa All Inclusive has great rooms from $537 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis at this relaxing hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay

5-star Resort with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay which has nice rooms starting at $217. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Salt Coppers. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, laundry services, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Pipers Cove Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Runaway Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

We found Pipers Cove Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Salem. You'll also find mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Guest House Villa Mishkan

Guest House with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $78, Guest House Villa Mishkan, at Edwards Ave, Cardiff Hall provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. The kids will love the water park, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Villa Sonate

Guest House with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Villa Sonate has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. The great rooms here start at $84 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 18 MarySunley Crescent, Clifford Hall. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Silver Creek Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Runaway Bay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Silver Creek Resort is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $111, and it's located at Cardiff Hall. We also love the shuttle services, wedding services, and meeting facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Montego Bay, Kingston, and Ocho Rios.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Runaway Bay, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Runaway Bay, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Runaway Bay, Best Hotels for One Week in Runaway Bay, or Best Hotels for One Night in Runaway Bay.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Runaway Bay?

Runaway Bay Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$188

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $188. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Runaway Bay.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $217
  • 4-star hotels: $537
  • 3-star hotels: $99
  • 2-star hotels: $78


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