My husband and I visited the Royalton Hideaway for our honeymoon in late October and stayed for 10 days. We had an incredible time and enjoyed every moment of our stay! Some of the highlights included our room, which had a beautiful ocean view, the bartenders at the hideaway bar (especially Owayne, who had amazing energy throughout our entire stay), the deck hands who always kept the pools clean, the remarkable food at all the restaurants, and the expansive resort grounds that were perfect for exploring. We also loved having access to the entire resort while staying on the hideaway side.
During our stay on Halloween, the resort organized an incredible evening show and a really cool haunted house. The amount of effort put into these events did not go unnoticed, and we were thoroughly impressed. Kudos to the events team!
The foam parties were a lot of fun, with great music and a constant flow of good drinks.
While there were a few downsides to our trip, they were mitigated by other factors. One of the cons was that the beaches could have been cleaner, as there was seaweed on the shores. However, the resort had cleaners come by every day to rake it away. Additionally, there was an earthquake during our stay, which may have contributed to the amount of seaweed in the mornings, especially since the resort is located in a cove.
Another downside was that the resort didn't offer a view of the sunset. However, we enjoyed taking evening walks along the beach to the RIU side, where we could witness an incredible sunset. It's worth noting that the beaches in Jamaica are public, so you can walk along the entire stretch if you'd like. If you have difficulty walking long distances or if watching the sunset is important to you, this resort may not be the best choice, which is why I gave the location a 4-star rating.
Overall, our stay at the Royalton Hideaway was amazing, and we would highly recommend it to couples, friends, and groups. The energy at the resort can be whatever you want it to be - fun, calm, or a party - as you can take it at your own pace.