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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Jamaica Beaches

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service
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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
201 Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay, Saint Ann, 99999
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Hall Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Runaway Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    ‪57 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

About the area

Runaway Bay

Beachside getaway.Your stay at this Runaway Bay hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Ocean View Beach and Cardiff Hall Beach. Runaway Bay Beach and Flavours Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean View Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cardiff Hall Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Runaway Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flavours Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salem Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Sir Donald Sangster Intl. Airport (MBJ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas - Rodizio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jasmin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Orquídea Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪picasso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

4-star beachfront hotel near Jamaica Beaches
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.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 16146 square feet (1500 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center 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.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 16146 sq ft of conference space
  • 1500 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Karaoke
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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 crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

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

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 elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
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)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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. 213 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 396 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis George, Drexel Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are receptive , kind and friendly! Best customer service I had ever received!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The included Nanny's for your stay are amazing!! Shout out Cynthia and Dennicia!! They were the best! The resort is a little older and could use some updates. But, with that said; Everything else was absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough positive things about the food, the service, the staff, the availability of activities (interactive or self led). Everybody was so friendly and helpful with our kids (we came with tour 1 year old twins and our 5 year old daughter). The staff works very hard to ensure everybody is enjoying their stay. The owner and his son even came by while we were eating a few times during our stay to check in with us and see how things were going. This is just not something you find at a large corporate run resort. By the time you leave you really start to feel part of the FDR family, you know the staff by their names and they know your whole family's names as well! We met multiple people who had visited multiple times and I must say we are definitely already looking to come back! Thank you FDR and everybody there for making our first real vacation as a family of five a memorable one! We'll hopefully see you all next year with some of our friends and their kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful vacation. We were welcomed with a plate of food and a fresh drink upon arrival after traveling for 12 hours. It was such a thoughtful touch and set the tone for our entire time. Many reviews comment on the dated property. It is very functional, very very clean and comfortable. I would not let those reviews deter you. A very wholesome fun family vacation and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very peaceful, kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has the potential to be beautiful, but it needs serious repairs. There is no ventilation in the room I was in, so because of this, the condensation of the warm water would build up and cause the walls to sweat. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. The food and drinks were delicious. I was a solo traveler, and I felt safe on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doron, Manhattan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After visiting resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, we decided to try this one. At first, we weren’t sure about it—it’s smaller, not brand new, and only has one pool. However, after six days, we can confidently say this is one of the best places we’ve ever stayed! The service was exceptional, and our nanny, Patrice, was amazing and incredibly helpful. The only downside for us was the main food dishes, but that’s because we’re picky eaters and only eat Kosher. That said, the desserts were absolutely delicious and a real highlight! The resort’s small size turned out to be a blessing, especially with three kids. It felt cozy, like home, and the layout was perfect—you could even see the kids’ play area from the restaurant, which gave us peace of mind knowing they were safe. Thank you for an amazing vacation! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

stephanie, WINDSOR

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go somewhere else. Not worth the money and is in need of serious maintenance. We are all sick due to the lack of cleanliness within the air conditioning units. The only thing that was actually good was the food.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nothing like the reviews. Although the Nannie’s could have been a great option. Upon getting there we were immediately uncomfortable with the conditions of the place. We did not stay here after seeing the property. We booked elsewhere and left
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time, the staff truly treats you like family. The food was delicious, we have nothing but good things to say about our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Facility needed updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rajeev

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is not well maintained. Our toilet was not functional. Food choices were limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the nanny feature in this property and got so lucky to have Deborah as our nanny. The activities are fun and they find creative ways to engage the kids. Since we went during low occupancy season, most of the resort's restaurants were closed down so there were limited food options (although the food was fresh and delicious) and the resort seemed quite "dead". The pools were not appealing with dead bugs floating at the top although the beach was sandy beautiful and ocean gorgeous. The resort could use some maintenance, the rooms were not really comfortable and required 3 maintenance visits during our 3 days. Service was generally good and accommodating. I would recommend to go with young children for a limited number of days during a popular holiday and plan for 1-2 excursions if you do not need the "frills" or "luxury" of a 5 star resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was bleh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our nanny Deborah was amazing, she kids loved her. The owner is such a kind, down to earth person. The staff were incredible, they made us feel welcome and were so sweet with our kids. The food was delicious. It's a perfect destination if you are travelling with young children and although the property is quite outdated (but very clean), we would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family has been coming to FDR for years. The staff is so friendly and just amazing! There are lots of fun activities, especially for kids. Everyone loves the 100 foot waterside, playing pool volleyball, hermit crab races, and large pool to name a few. Even with the hurricane that hit the day before, staff did an incredible job, cleaning up the property and Working together to ensure we (21 of us) had a great time. We highly recommend this place… The nannies are the best!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of this establishment was very welcoming and accommodating. The service was excellent and the servers were awesome. Even the security was too notch. They never forgot my name, even with so many other patrons there. The grounds keeper picked fresh coconut off the tree for me and gave me mangoes as well. My experience was second to none!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AriellMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024