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The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Rose Hall
St. James, Jamaica, W.I.

 

Distance from hotel to airport, 15 minutes.  

Located on 5,000 picture-perfect acres in Jamaica's exclusive Rose Hall, the 427-Room Resort offers the seclusion of a beachfront hideaway, complete with an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, a variety of watersports and recreational activities and five dining outlets. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica brings a new level of luxury to the island nation of Jamaica.  

The White Witch 18-hole championship golf course, located just five minutes from the resort, is situated on more than 200 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside. Sixteen of the eighteen holes of the golf course offer views of the Caribbean Sea. Other resort highlights include a sophisticated Spa & Fitness Center, non-motorized watersports, two lighted tennis courts, and a fun-filled Ritz-Carlton Kids activities program. Dining facilities include Horizon's Restaurant and Lounge, for international cuisine with a Jamaican flavor in a casually elegant setting; Mango's, casual all-day poolside dining overlooking the ocean; Cohoba's, for fine beverage selections throughout the day and evening; The White Witch Steakhouse, five minutes away at the White Witch golf course, with breathtaking views of the golf course and the Caribbean Sea; Jasmine, a fusion of Jamaican and Asian cuisine served tapas style for dinner; the new Reggae Jerk Center, which combines authentic mouthwatering Jamaican Jerk chicken, pork and fish in a traditional rustic jerk-hut style; 24-hour in-room dining is also available.  

Hotel Amenities (back to top)
  • Activities Desk
  • Babysitting Services ($)
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Beach
  • Concierge
  • Currency Exchange
  • Entertainment (nightly)
  • Fitness Center
  • Gift Shop
  • Guest Services
  • Health Spa
  • Jacuzzis
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Non-Smoking Accommodations (available)
  • Physically Challenged Accommodations
  • Pool
  • Restaurants (5)
  • Sauna
  • Sundries Shop
  • Taxi Stand ($)
  • Tennis Courts (2)
  • Valet
  • Watersports (non-motorized)
  • Watersports Facility

Business Services Business Services, Conference concierge Express check-in/departure, 24-hour secretarial services (fax, photocopies, telex, courier), Airport shuttle service available, Technology Butler and Multilingual staff. Children's Program Ritz Kids Program Golf: ($) 18-hole championship golf course, 2 miles away, The White Witch Golf Course. The golf course is a Par 71, 18 hole. Spa Spa Amenities Sauna, Steam Room, Massage, Whirlpool Weight training and exercise equipment, Specialty spa services, Separate treatment rooms, Separate locker rooms and Full-service beauty salon. Beach Club Nearby ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Markets (back to top)

Family Friendly.  

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions (back to top)

Arrival/Departure Time: Check-in-time: 4:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy: 2009 European Plan (EP) No Meals:  

• Children 11 years of age and under are complimentary in their parent's room, when utilizing existing bedding.  

• Children 12-17 pay a children's rate.  

• Children 18 and over are charged the extra person charge.  

Key to Paradise Plan (KTP):  

• Children 4 and under are complimentary all year- round and must order from the children's menu.  

2010 European Plan (EP) No Meals:  

• Children 17 years of age and under are complimentary in their parent's room, when utilizing existing bedding.  

• Children 18 and over are charged the extra person charge.  

Escape to Luxury (ETL) Package:  

• Children 4 and under are complimentary.  

• Children 5-11 pay a children's rate.  

• Children 18 and over are charged the extra person charge.  

Maximum Occupancy: Gardenview Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanview Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Club Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Gardenview Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanview Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Oceanfront Suite - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

Gardenview Guestroom, Spacious guestroom with private balconyoverlooking the resort's tropical gardens. 480 Square feet. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Gardens (tropical).  

Oceanview Guestroom, Spacious guestroom with private balcony offering views of the Caribbean Sea. 480 square feet. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Caribbean Sea.  

Club Guestroom, Guestroom (not categorized by view) located in the Ritz Carlton Club. Guests on this floor enjoy additional pampering and attention in a lounge featuring five complimentary food and beverage presentations daily. These food and beverage presentations are light and do not replace lunch or dinner. The Club Lounge is activated by elevator-key only and features the services of a dedicated concierge staff. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.  

Gardenview Connecting Guestrooms, Spacious guestrooms with private balcony. 960 Square feet. This room category is 2 connecting Gardenview guestrooms. Bedding: 2 double beds or 1 king bed (in each connecting room). View: Gardens (tropical).  

Gardenview Suite(*), One bedroom suite consisting of a parlor connected to a guestroom, with one and one-half bathrooms. All Gardenview suites offer views of the lush tropical gardens.  

Oceanview Suite, One bedroom suite consisting of a parlor connected to a guestroom, with one and one-half bathrooms. The sofa sleeper is a love seat. Bedding: 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed (twin). View: Caribbean Sea.  

Oceanfront Suite, 960 square feet. Breathtaking views of the sunrise and Caribbean Sea. Two private balconies. Full parlor and bedroom separated by double doors. King size bed with a twin loveseat sofa sleeper in the parlor. One and one-half bathrooms. Option to convert into a two bedroom suite by connecting to a double-bedded deluxe ocean view room.  

**Important Notice: The Club Level Guestrooms and the Club Lounge will be closed between 06/01/10-10/31/10.**  

Please Note:  

• The hotel features 427 rooms, including 51 Ocean View Suites and The Ritz-Carlton Suite. All guestrooms and suites feature: completely private covered balconies with stone columns, and pastel-colored pink, yellow or mint green walls. Tropical floral prints, mahogany wood bedposts and rattan furniture complement the casually elegant decor.  

Rollaway Beds:  

• Rollaway beds are provided at a an additional fee, in a king-bedded acccommodation only (rollaways are not permitted in double bedded accommodations). Maximum one rollaway bed per accommodation. Both a crib and a rollaway bed will not fit in a standard size guest room (Garden, Oceanview or Club guestroom).  

Special Requests:  

• The following are all available on a request basis for our mutual guests:  

• Smoking or non-smoking accommodations  

• Bedding: one king bed or two double beds  

• Adjoining or connecting guestrooms  

• Special floor number  

• ADA (handicapped guestrooms)  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: data port, honor bar, bathroom (marble), refreshment cabinet (fully stocked), sprinkler system, hairdryers, smoke detector, CD player, crib, safe (personal), heating (individual climate control), ironing board, air conditioning (individual climate control), iron and safe (personal).  

Radio (am/fm) with digital clock/alarms  

Toiletries deluxe personal  

Telephone (direct Dial): (3) with dual lines and data port  

Movies first-run  

Robes Ritz-Carlton signature  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Food and Beverage Outlets (back to top)

Cohoba's, For fine beverage selections throughout the day and evening.  

Horizon's Restaurant & Lounge, Cuisine with a Jamaican flavor in a casually elegant setting.  

Cuisine: International.  

Mango's, Casual all-day poolside dining overlooking the ocean. Live entertainment at lunch and dinner.  

Reggae Jerk Center, Combines authentic mouth watering Jamaican Jerk chicken, pork, and fish in a traditional rustic jerk- hut style.  

The White Witch Steakhouse, Five minutes away at the White Witch golf course, with breathtaking views of the golf course and the Caribbean Sea.  

Specialty Package (Escape To Luxury 09-10) (back to top)

ESCAPE TO LUXURY (ETL) PACKAGE 2009-2010 Escape to Luxury was especially designed for those who seek the ease and convenience of all-inclusive dining combined with the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton.  

Outlined below are the benefits of the package, along with services available at an additional cost.  

Booking Dates: 12/03/2009 - 12/22/2010 Travel Dates: 12/03/2009 - 12/22/2010  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodations: *Overnight accommodations in a deluxe guest room or suite *Taxes, gratuities and service charge  

• Dining: *Daily breakfast at Horizon restaurant or continental breakfast from in-room dining^ *Lunch at Mangos restaurant, the Pool Grill or the Reggae Jerk Center from action stations or a set a la carte menu** *Dinner, at Horizon from action stations or a set a la carte menu (4 courses/1 main course) *Dinner at Mangos (4 courses/1 main course) or Reggae Jerk Center (when operational) *Dine at the White Witch restaurant with a surcharge (per person). Escape to Luxury (ETL) beverage choices apply. *Taxes and gratuities  

• Beverages: *Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages in all outlets *Unlimited well-branded alcoholic beverages, as outlined in the Escape to Luxury Selection of Wines and Spirits, at Cohoba, Mangos, White Witch, Pool & Beach and the Reggae Jerk Center.  

Not Included (at an additional cost):  

• In-room dining purchases for lunch, snacks and dinner***  

• Premium food items from the Mangos and Horizons dinner menu.  

• In-room mini bar purchases***  

• Golf beverage cart purchases***  

• Appetizer menu items in Cohoba Lounge***  

• Bottled wine/bottled champagne and other alcoholic beverages not included in the Escape to Luxury Selection of Wines and Spirits***  

• The Ritz Kids program***  

• Airport transfers  

• Golf greens fees, rentals and instruction  

• Retail Shop purchases  

• Spa services and treatments  

• Off-menu items such as birthday cakes, amenities, decorations, private butler dinners  

• All other incidental charges unless otherwise noted  

Please Note:  

• Voucher code: ETL  

• For verification, and as a record of consumption, a beverage check will be tendered at each service. Please sign your account to your room.  

• For your convenience, you will be provided with a special key card and key packet, which also outlines the inclusions of the Escape to Luxury package. Please present your key card to your server before each dining experience. Your server will present a zero-balance check at the end of each service, unless you have opted to include a la carte options in your meal.  

• The White Witch restaurant is available on the ETL plan with a surcharge (per person). -(^) A delivery charge of US $3.50 is applied to all in-room dining orders. -(**) Lunch may be served at the Reggae Jerk Center instead of Mangos on select days. Advanced notice will be posted in the resort's Times Fax. -(***) A 20% reduction in pricing is offered for these items.  

Service Charges/Tipping Your package includes a service charge for the following hotel services:  

• Meals and beverages  

• Bellman  

• Transportation provided by the hotel to and from The White Witch Golf Course, Shoppes at Rose Hall, and The Rose Hall Great House  

• Non-motorized water sports  

• Tennis  

• Valet parking  

• Early morning Blue Mountain Coffee in the Cohoba Lounge  

Please Note regarding Tipping  

• Should you wish to acknowledge exceptional service by any of our ladies and/or gentlemen, you may add a further discretionary gratuity to your restaurant or bar check. This discretionary gratuity will be billed separately to your room account.  

Specialty Package (Rh 54 Golf 10) (back to top)

ROSE HALL 54 GOLF PACKAGE 2010  

Booking Dates: 11/03/2009 - 12/22/2010 Travel Dates: 01/03/2010 - 12/22/2010  

Package Inclusions:  

• Overnight Escape to Luxury All Inclusive accommodations for two in a Gardenview or Oceanview Room (all the Escape to Luxury inclusions apply); OR overnight accommodations for two in a Gardenview or Oceanview Room on the European Plan (EP - room only)  

• Unlimited rounds of golf at the White Witch Course for two golfers  

• One round for two golfers at Cinnamon Hill (per stay)  

• One round for two golfers at Half Moon (per stay)  

• Transportation for two golfers to the courses is included  

Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights  

Please Note:  

• Voucher codes: RH54-ETL (with the ETL rates) and RH54-EP (with the EP rates)  

• Valid categories: Gardenview Guestroom and Oceanview Guestroom only.  

• When booking the Escape to Luxury (ETL) All Inclusive rates any additional nights must be booked at the ETL rate also. Standard golf rates will apply.  

• Tee-times should be requested prior to arrival (maximum 60 days).  

• This package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer.  

• Advance reservations are required.  

• Rates do not apply to groups.  

• Package does not include caddy gratuity or food & beverages on the golf courses.  

• This rate is applicable for new bookings only and can be closed out at any time  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

Bonus Features (back to top)

-Use of Fitness Center  

• Daily entertainment  

• Watersports (Non-Motorized)  

• Spa access  

• Use of Tennis Courts  

• Coffee service in lobby 6:00am-8:00am  

• Complimentary shuttle to White Witch Golf Course, Rose Hall Great House, and Half Moon Shopping Center  

• Daily NY Times fax  

Miscellaneous Information (back to top)

Transfer Options Guests have an option of booking at an additional cost THREE different transfer options:  

• 1) A transfer offered by TI's transfer company (our regular contracted ground transfer) 2) Van Transfer: A transfer offered by hotel- a shared transfer in a twelve passenger Ritz-Carlton mini-Van 3) Sedan Transfer: A transfer offered by hotel- a private Sedan transfer (up to 4 people per transfer)  

Conditions (shared "Van" transfers):  

• Transfers are per person, inclusive of tax  

• Gratuities are excluded  

• Children transfer rates are available from ages 4-12. Children under 3 are complimentary.  

• Transfers must be arranged prior to arrival  

• Transfers must be referenced as "VAN" transfer on all vouchers and manifests  

Conditions (private "Sedan" transfers):  

• Transfers are per transfer (up to 4 people), regardless of age  

• Gratuities are excluded  

• Transfers must be arranged prior to arrival  

• Transfers must be referenced as "SEDAN" transfer on all vouchers and manifests  

Transfer Information:  

• The resort is no longer offering Shuttle Service to the Beach Club. The Beach Club will remain in operation but will have no affiliation with Ritz.  

Holiday Period Restrictions 2009:  

• For the Holidays mentioned below additional restrictions will apply:  

President's Week, 02/11/09-02/17/09 Easter, 04/05/09-04/12/09 Thanksgiving, 11/24/09-11/30/09  

The restrictions are as follow:  

• During these dates you may add extra nights (based on availability), but may not change dates or drop nights without penalty.  

• For the same period the resort will not guarantee requests for connecting or adjoining rooms and for rooms with double beds. Every effort will be made to meet these requests, but they cannot and will not be confirmed before the guests check-in.  

• During these holiday periods rollaway beds are provided at an additional fee (higher than the standard fee), in a king-bedded accommodation only (rollaways are not permitted in double bedded accommodations). Maximum of one rollaway bed per accommodation.  

Resort Fees:  

• There is a 14% resort fee charged per room per night, which includes a variety of additional services and activities provided for the guests enjoyment:  

Resort Fee Inclusions:  

• Access to the Spa Fitness Center  

• Access to the steam, sauna and cold plunge pool  

• High-speed internet access in all guest rooms and Club Level Lounge  

• Wireless connection in public areas  

• Valet Parking  

• Beach chairs, towels and umbrellas  

• Use of the tennis courts  

• Transportation to and from: The Shoppes at Rose Hall, The Rose Hall Great House and The White Witch Golf Course  

• Daily New York Times Fax  

• In-room premium television channels  

• Use of the following non-motorized watersports equipment (weather permitting and based on availability): Kayaks, Snorkeling Equipment & Fins, Hobie Cat Sailing, Sailing and Windsurfing lessons  

• Participation in the following activities (weather permitting and based on availability): Selection of Daily Fitness Classes Golf Information  

• The Rose Hall Resort area also includes additional courses providing a total of 54 holes of golf. Tee times and transfers to other courses can be arranged through the hotel's concierge.  

The White Witch's Golf Concierge Program Included with every round of golf, The White Witch Golf Course is proud to have in place a caddie program to enhance the rounds of all golfers.  

This additional service will create an enjoyable round, with Ritz-Carlton service. Two caddies or "Golf Concierges" who will assist the players in many ways on the course will accompany each foursome.  

A few examples of the Caddie Concierge service: *Provide tips for playing the course *Locate balls *Provide accurate yardage *Repair ball marks *Clean golf clubs *Rake bunkers *Educate players on the folklore of the White Witch of Rose Hall and Jamaica *Most importantly, ensure golfers have an unmatched golfing experience.  

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