I Stayed There: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I’d not visited the island in several years, so I was excited to return to one of my favorite islands! The week did not disappoint. Hyatt Ziva even welcomed me before I left the airport when I stopped by the lounge and was greeted with my choice of a Red Stripe or rum punch.

The Vibe

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall has a laid-back Caribbean vibe and is welcoming to guests of all ages. I felt right at home and was happy to be surrounded by the property’s tropical landscaping with gorgeous ocean views.

How I Felt

I really enjoyed being back in Jamaica and appreciated that the property incorporated some touches of local flavor with Jamaican photo op locations by the ocean and a jerk shack. It’s always nice to stay at a resort with some local appeal, rather than feel like you’re visiting a cookie cutter property that could be anywhere in the world.

The Digs

I stayed in an “Oceanview Club Level” room with a plush king bed, soaking tub and walk-in shower. I really enjoyed seeing the dramatic sunrise and sunset colors from my balcony which had a beautiful view of the pools, gardens and ocean.

The Agenda

Most of my time was spent attending conference events at the nearby Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall Great House and Sandals Montego Bay. However, I did manage to sneak in a few hours of poolside relaxation plus an incredible massage at Hyatt Zilara’s beachfront Zen Spa. Overall, my stay at Hyatt Ziva was a great experience as it offered a very convenient location for its proximity to the convention center and airport, fast and easy Wi-Fi to access my work files and opportunities to relax and have fun when I wasn’t busy working.

The Eats

Barefoot JerkZ was my favorite place to eat at the resort, but all the food I tried was tasty! The jerk shack served up authentic and delicious jerk pork and chicken, beef and chicken patties, fries, festival and rice and peas. We also had a great dinner at FuZion where we sampled a variety of sushi rolls, edamame, savory soups, pad thai and seared salmon. I also ordered room service several times and it arrived quickly and accurately.

Why I Would Go Back

I would be happy to stay at Hyatt Ziva again, whether I was traveling for business or pleasure. I would definitely hit the spa again as the massage I received was absolutely incredible and I loved its oceanfront location since I could hear the waves from my treatment room. It is also a great location if you don’t want a long transfer time since it is only about 15 minutes from the airport — perfect for a quick getaway!

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