Frenchman's Cove Resort

Property class: 3

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Frenchman's Cove Resort provides amenities, such as a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
The current price is £189
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Beds

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Port Antonio, Frenchman's Cove Resort is in a rural area and on a private beach. Trident Castle and Folly Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Frenchman's Cove Beach and San San Beach. Visit our Port Antonio travel guide
Map
Main Rd into Frenchman's Cove, PO Box 101, Port Antonio, Portland

What's nearby

  • A woman walking on a sandy beach with turquoise water and lush green foliage.
    Frenchman's Cove Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a large tree trunk in the sand, and a small island in the distance.
    San San Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Three boats docked at a calm, turquoise body of water surrounded by lush greenery.
    Blue Lagoon
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A large white colonial-style building with multiple towers and a staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.
    Trident Castle
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • A turquoise coastal bay with clear waters, surrounded by lush green hills and a rocky coastline.
    Boston Bay Beach
    10 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kingston (KIN-Norman Manley Intl.)
    137 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roots 21
    13 min drive
  • juici Patties
    14 min drive
  • Sylvia's Bar
    8 min drive
  • Bushbar
    17 min walk
  • Gurley Aston Wine Bar & Grill
    8 min drive

About this property

Frenchman's Cove Resort

  • Hotel in a rural location
  • Frenchman's Cove Resort provides amenities, such as a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Frenchman's Cove Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Frenchman's Cove Resort?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Frenchman's Cove Resort on 19 Nov 2026 start from £189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Frenchman's Cove Resort?

Frenchman's Cove Resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Frenchman's Cove Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Frenchman's Cove Resort?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Frenchman's Cove Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Antonio hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Frenchman's Cove Beach and San San Beach. Blue Lagoon and Winnifred Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Frenchman's Cove Resort Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed in a 1 BR ocean view villa at Frenchman’s Cove Beach Resort. The views from the villa were spectacular. The villa was very spacious, however we couldn’t enjoy the space because there was only 1 ac unit and it was located in the bedroom. Whenever we showered, we would be sweating before we could get out of the bathroom. The villa is poorly maintained. The bathroom door knob was falling off and does not close. The kitchen sink had caked on grime as if it hadn’t been cleaned in years. The toilet had stains from not being washed. I wore my flip flops in the shower because of the unsanitary conditions throughout the villa. Thankfully, we had only booked a 1 night stay. We went to Frenchman’s Cove Beach in the morning before check out and the beach was beautiful. My husband was taking a shower after returning from the beach, when he felt something crawling on his arm. He was washing his hair so his eyes were closed. His immediate reaction was to brush his arm. When he brushed his arm, he immediately felt something wiggle underneath his foot. At this point he opened his eyes and saw that it was a huge cockroach that had been crawling on him, and that he also just stepped on. I was in the bedroom and I heard him gasp in horror. Unfortunately, the nightmare did not end there. As we were removing our belongings from the villa, we were once again horrified by several huge cockroaches hiding behind our suit bag that was hanging on the wall in the bedroom!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very run down and dilapidated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The grounds were exceptional!! Beautiful, lush, vegetation and majestic mature trees. We enjoyed the bird songs in the morning. It is an easy walk to the pristine river/cove where the fresh water from the river meets the salt water of the ocean. The setting is serene. It allows you to be with your thoughts and could be a good place to write a book. The rooms, though spacious and habitable are in dire need of renovations. With renovations, Frenchman's Cove could be more than a Five Star hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn other travelers especially families with young children. The cleanliness of the villa was unacceptable. There was heavy dust buildup behind curtains and throughout the rooms, the bathrooms were in very poor condition, and there appeared to be bug or rodent droppings in multiple areas. The property is clearly aging, which I could have overlooked if it had at least been properly maintained and cleaned. What was most disappointing was the misleading setup of the “3-bedroom sea view villa.” The rooms are actually separated and not fully connected, which was never clearly disclosed in the listing. Traveling with my four-year-old, two-year-old, and 12-year-old, this setup was completely inappropriate and created unnecessary stress and safety concerns for my family. To make matters worse, we specifically booked this property for beach access, only to be informed after our arrival that the beach would be closed on Saturday for a private event. The scenery itself is beautiful, but overall the stay was absolutely not worth the money paid. Between the poor cleanliness, misleading accommodation layout, and lack of transparency regarding amenities, I would not recommend staying here in its current condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach at French Man Cove us beautiful, and can visited by purchasing a pass for the day. I'd highly recommend this rather than staying at the hotel. The hotel is old, dilapidated in places and very dark at night. The kettle in the room produced very dirty water on first use, so was not used again. The AC unit outside is noisy, and leaks water onto the balcony. There is wooden block stick provided to secure the balcony door, as I assume locks don't work. The beds within the rooms are very small, particularly length wise. Returning from the beach after sunset is a very dark walk, with very few lights leading to the rooms. Security staff and the lifeguards were helpful, however beach bar staff (which is the only place to access food on site as the kitchen is unavailable due to renovations) were slow to assist and rarely ventured onto the beach to take orders/assist. Guests of the hotel are required to pay for beach chairs, the same as visitors to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but needs major repairs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, beach, views, and Staff. Villa would be much better with some upgrades and tlc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
View good ; beach great ..grounds most beautiful.. the Villa accommodation is the worst .. i would NEVER reccomend a stay .. best beach to vist
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly special and beautiful place. Fabulous beach and amazing grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great trip! Would like to stay at one of the renovated rooms next time though. But the beach is like no other and the staff are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insbesondere die Bucht und der Strand sind traumhaft schön.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização do hotel é, sem dúvida, seu maior ponto positivo. A praia e as belezas naturais ao redor são absolutamente extraordinárias, com uma paisagem que impressiona e que, por si só, já tornaria o destino muito especial. Infelizmente, a estrutura do hotel não acompanha a qualidade do lugar onde está inserido. O imóvel aparenta estar em estado avançado de decadência, com clara falta de manutenção. Durante a estadia foi possível observar infiltrações, áreas deterioradas e até mesmo partes da estrutura aparentemente se desprendendo, o que transmite uma sensação constante de abandono. Esse cenário acabou gerando um forte sentimento de insegurança. Em uma das noites da minha hospedagem, eu estava completamente sozinho em todo o hotel, sem qualquer outro hóspede presente. Além disso, não há funcionários no período noturno e, aos domingos, os funcionários diurnos também não permanecem no local, o que aumenta ainda mais a sensação de desamparo caso ocorra qualquer necessidade ou emergência. Outro ponto que merece destaque é a grande discrepância entre o que é apresentado nas fotos e a realidade encontrada. As imagens divulgadas criam uma expectativa que, infelizmente, não corresponde à situação atual do hotel. Considerando o estado da estrutura, o nível de serviço praticamente inexistente e a experiência geral da hospedagem, o valor cobrado pelas diárias é excessivamente alto. No conjunto da experiência, a estadia acabou sendo uma grande decepção, especialmente diante do en
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa was spacious, cozy, and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Frenchman beach was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

The ocean was very clean and staff was friendly, but the cottages are a bit on the rustic, older side, and need maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The gardens and beach access are 10/10. The contract that you sign on entering states that the grill where you can buy food is open until 7:00 pm at 5:00 pm when we tried to order food, they told us they were closed. The literature states that they open quite early in the morning. When we went down at 10:00 am, they told us they would not be open before 12. At 10:00 am there were staff cleaning up plates, cutlery, and plastic bottles from the day before. The food/grill operation has no pride and lacks customer service. We had an issue with the key and the door to our apartment. Thankfully, there was someone on duty who helped us move rooms, and was helpful as was the security on the gate, both did a great job. Frenchman's cove is beautiful, the grounds are beautiful, the rooms and the building are a little tired, with a number of small issues with taps, door handles, railings that got stuck. The operational staff were all helpful and friendly. The grill operation on the beach was not so much unfriendly, non-cooperative, and really not that caring about their environment, other than to make a few cosmetic fixes after guests had already arrived on the beach from the day before' s litter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dated decor which are in shambles made our trip precarious for good reason. The sliding doors which lead outdoors cannot be closed properly posing a security risk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eco friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience. This property had lots of potential and we are glad we went. However, we knew to expect a less updated version of what it used to be . The villa definitely needs some upgrading. The faucet in the kitchen barely had any water and the whole property needed a good power wash on the outside. The views were amazing but there was lots of overgrown greenery. The privacy was priceless and it was wonderful to have the beach to ourselves in the morning. I was on the understanding that they have been renovatong for a while, but the property doesnot reflect it. Once renovations are actually done we would gladly return. The place has a special magic that we truly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please read this review before booking. The grounds & beach are AMAZING! 10/10 absolutely recommend! The accommodations on the other hand are TERRIBLE! 0/10 do not recommend. I booked the property for the grounds and proximity to the beach. I understand that the villas are rustic but they did NOT provide a basic standard of clean for my stay. If you have respiratory conditions, do NOT book here. They villas are not deep cleaned nor aired out. Customer service is also nonexistent. I expressed my concerns about the cleanliness and they didn’t even attempt to have someone come to clean it. Book another property and pay the entrance fee to access the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful beach, but rustic and not updated. If you go not expecting luxury, you will like it very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the area! It is quiet and very peaceful. The beach and river are amazing! They do need to put some work into the villas as they are very out dated, the patio doors don’t lock properly and the louvered windows are missing glass in some areas. Overall, we had a lovely time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt so unsafe in that room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properux
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025