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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (with Full- Time Nanny Service)
Interior entrance
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)

  • 50 sq m
  • 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
  • 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

  • 45 sq m
  • 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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Runaway Bay

With a stay at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Jamaica Beaches and Ocean View Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cardiff Hall Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Runaway Bay Beach.

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

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
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, a hot tub, 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Honeycomb Shore, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Honeycomb Shore - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Pier - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Overproof - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Sea Cotton Tree Grill - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Kidz Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (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

Languages

English

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
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Honeycomb Shore
  • Kidz Buffet
  • Overproof
  • The Pier
  • 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
  • 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

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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • 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

  • Business centre
  • 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; 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Franklyn D. Resort
Franklyn D. Resort All Inclusive
Franklyn D. Resort All Inclusive Runaway Bay
Franklyn D. Runaway Bay
Franklyn d Hotel Runaway Bay
Franklyn d Resort All Inclusive
Franklyn D. All Inclusive Runaway Bay
Franklyn D.
Franklyn D. All Inclusive
Franklyn D. Resort Spa All Inclusive
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa Hotel
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa Runaway Bay
Franklyn D. Resort Spa All Inclusive
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa Hotel Runaway Bay

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 394 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great experience. The condos are spacious and have balconies overlooking the beach. Our nanny was great for my kiddos. They had a ton of fun at the pool, kid's beach, and game room. The food was AMAZING. There was always a variety of food options, American and traditional Jamaican fare. The staff was accomodating and made us feel at home. The bartenders were great and allowed my kids to order their special slushies and Shirley Temples 😂 We love it here and will definitely be back! Thank you FDR for making this a memorable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the place was not luxurious the hospitality was outstanding. There were some areas that were not usable but it didn’t prevent me from enjoying my time. They just need to update the place a little more to match the photos they have on the website. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Endeve, Kanata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that FDR has going on for it is the service. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and truly attend to you, especially our nanny (Tameka). The food was excellent. Place was quiet and peaceful overall. The facilities are run down, gym isn’t functioning etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was incredible. Property manager was incredible very tiny issue that was resolved immediately and very adequately. My girls loved our nanny, she was so nice and so helpful that it truly felt like a vacation where I could relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024