Set between the Jamaican mountains and the Caribbean Sea, the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa is located 15 minutes outside Montego Bay and appeals to families, couples and groups. Overlooking the historic Rose Hall Plantation, the resort features a private beach and one of the largest private waterparks in the Caribbean.

A modern lobby sets the tone for Rose Hall. Contemporary guest rooms and suites have a crisp neutral palette and include special touches like freestanding bathtubs, pillow-top mattresses and in-room coffeemakers for brewing Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. Most rooms have private balconies with views of the landscaped gardens, the mountains, the golf course or the ocean.

Both European plan and all-inclusive packages are available. Dining options include gourmet cuisine prepared by Chef Michael Dannecker at the Three Palms Restaurant and Northern Italian fare served at Luna Di Mare. Fresh offers American-style breakfast and an international menu for dinner overlooking the pool. For light dining and snacks, Mangoes at the water park and the Sea Side Grill are popular choices. Drinks are served at the swim-up bar during the day and at Purple Moon, the hotel’s nightclub, in the evenings.

The resort is designed to suit  both active families and adults seeking relaxation, with two distinct swimming pool areas. The Sugar Mills Falls Water Park has a 280-foot water slide, terraced jungle pools and lagoons, rope swings and rock gardens. A tranquil infinity pool is surrounded by terraces and overlooks the ocean. Lounge chairs and beach umbrellas are provided on the beach, and water sports include kayaking, snorkeling and fishing.

The resort also has six lit tennis courts and the 18-hole, championship level Cinnamon Hill Ocean Golf Course. The Soothe Spa has an extensive menu of signature treatments, and guests can choose treatment rooms set in historic aqueducts or in cabanas on the beach.