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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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201 Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay, Saint Ann, 99999
  • Place, Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)

  • Beach view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden view

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include day beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Runaway Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Seagrape Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cardiff Hall Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Honeycomb Shore, one of the property's 4 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 4 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, Ayurvedic treatments, or body scrubs at The Seagrape Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym, and complimentary bicycles
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cardiff Hall Beach and Ocean View Beach
  • Free airport shuttle service
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 4 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a waterslide. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1500 square feet (139 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Runaway Bay hotel.

Honeycomb Shore - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bourgeois - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Overproof - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
The Sea Cotton Tree Grill - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Kidz Buffet - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Land activities

Miniature golf
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bourgeois
  • Honeycomb Shore
  • Kidz Buffet
  • Overproof
  • The Sea Cotton Tree Grill

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cooking classes
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers airport shuttle service from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) only.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 444 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary or Kent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FDR is a resort where families come back year after year. The staff is amazing and makes you feel at home. The food is great (especially for an all inclusive). The drinks are good (not cheap bad tasting alcohol). The kids have fun as they become friends with the other kids at the resort. And for the parents, it’s great to feel like you’re on vacation and not just parenting on vacation. The Nannie’s are a huge help. The rooms are very spacious with the kids having their own separate sleeping space and bathroom. The resort has remarkably recovered from Hurricane Melissa with the storm not impacting our stay at all. It was our second year in a row here. We love it (and so do our kids)!
Beach with the Nannies and kids
Aqua aerobics
Nightly entertainment
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a family-friendly resort. The staff members are very welcoming, attentive, patient, and kind. The grounds of this beachfront property are beautiful. The suites are spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious and the chef considered my dietary restrictions. Every meal was a treat. I wasn't expecting a Thanksgiving Day dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The food, music, decor, and family atmosphere at the Thanksgiving Day dinner were wonderful. There are daily activities for all age groups. I enjoyed sitting on my suite's balcony looking at the ocean and listening to the waves. My son worked out in the gym. It was a great vacation experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love love love love the staff and the excursions the hotel offers. The hotel needs to be modernised but I’d go again especially for the nannying service! Absolutely priceless!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I came to FDR Resort in Runaway Bay to start my burnout healing journey, and it was the perfect choice. I visited during the off-season, which meant the resort was quiet with very few guests exactly what I needed for rest and reflection. Only one bar and one restaurant were open, but that was more than enough. The food was very good, and the drinks were delicious. The highlight for me was the snorkeling. The resort’s extended beach has incredible spots to explore. The staff were wonderful warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. They made me feel so taken care of during my stay. I also fell in love with Leo, the resort cat, who made the place feel even more like home. FDR is not a fancy, luxury resort it’s more authentic, laid-back, and family-friendly. Everything isn’t “perfect,” but it is clean, comfortable, and full of heart. Families receive nannies, and I loved seeing how happy the kids were. If you are looking for a place to truly rest, recuperate, and slow down, I would highly recommend this resort. It was exactly what I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked during their off season, so I had pretty much the entire resort to myself. Yet the staff still gave full service. Everyone was quite friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
💜
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Coffeyville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Loved the over all vibe of the place. Great place for family's with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff, the staff, the staff. The Nannies were wonderful, the entire dining staff was great, and although the property needs some upgrades it is lovely. This was my son’s (13 yr old) favorite of many travel trips
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Delinois

Liked: Staff & service
There was nothing to do on the Resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jouquett

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farheen

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at FDR exactly 1 year ago and my children still bring it up every single week. The facility is very humble so if you’re looking for white walls and glass everything this is not for you. But if you want a humble quaint environment where the staff makes you feel like family give FDR a shot. My kids (11,9,5) loved the water slide and our nanny Tamara. They still talk about how much they miss her often. Shenille did the boat tours. He was so kind and gracious and took us multiple times to fish, spear fish and snorkel. He even coordinated for the chefs to cook the fish we caught for us straight from the ocean. You see the owner, Christian, often and every time he remembers you and your name and is truly invested is your experience at his hotel. The food: it was different than most all inclusive experiences in that there is a menu and it’s not a free for all buffet but that did not bother us as they are very accommodating. I have a gluten allergy and they made me a special dinner similar to my families every single meal. Everything is fresh and hot as they cook it specifically for you. We did not have a single thing we did not like. The thing about this hotel that is unlike any other is the location. The snorkeling in unmatched. Bring a mask and snorkel. We saw every single sea animal you can imagine right off the beach. Even dolphins on our last morning at breakfast. This hotel and Jamaica will forever have a piece of our hearts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Celebrated my son 5th Birthday which he enjoyed. The staff were amazing very kind. Our nanny Ms.P was the best. Definitely would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
FDR is a family oriented resort. It's a bit dated, and is closer to what I now have learned is the vacated Hedonism 1 resort. However, the food is excellent, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. There's are simple amenities there. Of note I did the SCUBA with Mr.Fruity and that was a highlight. It's far away from Negril and Mo Bay so didn't really experience much of a night life, but on this particular venture it was more about health and serenity than that. I took a car over to 9 mile and Dunns River. Not to many local things to get into. That said. I had a great ocean view room. And it was a very pleasant trip. Thanks FDR.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Just

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cerone

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ideal for a peaceful restful stay

Lovely boutique hotel with family friendly service. Beach on property is not the best for swimming but great beaches are literally next door. Food and service is great, with rooms/suites conveniently fitted with small fridge and microwave. Furniture could use some updates. Nanny service and activities for kids is a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run-down hotel

This is the first all inclusive resort I stayed at where there is a food menu with limited options: one appetizer option, one dessert option. Dinner: choice 1 fish, 1 meat and 1 chicken. First night we had dinner, my husband ordered the only fish - salmon and it was all gone and I ordered the only appetizer soup and that was done too. We were upset so they were able to find another fish to make for us. Dessert was cheesecake that none of my family ate so we didn’t get dessert. Second night we didn’t eat at the resort. Third night, again very limited options. The bathrooms were dirty and in the second bedroom stains were in the toilet which was extremely disgusting. Soap nor shampoo was in the second bathroom. My son didn’t even want to stay at the hotel and left one of the nights. This was very disappointing especially after spending so much money. Only one restaurant is operational and not three as advertised. Also, gym is different than pictures on the website. The equipment was dirty, old and rusty. The service was exceptional. The people were friendly and tried to accommodate us. It took me awhile to write this review because it is no way a reflection of the employees. They were fantastic. It’s a shame that this is a run-down place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tatyana

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with nannies! The only time I have had a vacation with little kids that was actually a vacation. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025