Caribbean Islands Kid friendly Vacations

We had a great time at Iberostar. The property was clean, and the food was excellent; they always offered local dishes, which was a plus. However, there were two things I didn’t like: the rooms were a bit outdated, the mattresses were not comfortable, and the stalls were very low, which is not good for people with hip problems. Otherwise, we were very pleased with our stay, and the staff was amazing. I will definitely go back and recommend it. They had great entertainment; the Michael Jackson show was fantastic.

What an experience we had. I don’t want to oversell it because this was our first all inclusive. We usually prefer the freedom of booking multiple places, renting a car, adventures, etc. Booking an inclusive and on top of that booking The Grand Palladium is a game changer. More than anything the culture and the staff make it worthwhile. Everyone is kind and welcoming and genuinely want you to experience everything Jamaica has to offer. We stayed for five days and have to say if we ever want a stress free no thinking kind of vacation we will 100% go all inclusive again. Thank you to all the staff that made our vacation memorable. Food, excursions, beaches, and quality of the rooms are all pluses. We will 100% be back!

The staff are all friendly and the cleaning staff do a great job. The food at the buffet was okay. It was not anything of great flavor. At the restaurants the food was better and especially at the Mikado. The downfall was the lines for food were super long. And lots of the foods were quickly taken and not replaced. The drinks by the pool were gross and in dirty cups. The drinks at the bar by the lobby was the best. If you want real Jamaican food the resort does not have it. You will have to leave for a day trip to visit the town.

The staff was friendly. The entertainment each night was fun and

Pros: Overall, a great resort. The food is good, and I saw a lot of chefs from different cultures—even had short conversations with them. It’s mostly quiet and feels secure. Most of the staff are super friendly. Cons: I booked a room with two beds a month in advance, but when I arrived, I got one bed and a really uncomfortable pullout instead. This was definitely on them since all the two-bed ocean-view junior suites were already booked. They wouldn’t give me an upgrade either. I went back to the front desk four times to see if one opened up, but I was either told nothing was available or just ignored. I eventually gave up and slept on the floor. They also need to do a better job cleaning the corners and crevices of the bathroom. (Tip for the resort: I use a steam brush at home and it works wonders.)

Pros: Overall, a great resort. The food is good, and I saw a lot of chefs from different cultures—even had short conversations with them. It’s mostly quiet and feels secure. Most of the staff are super friendly. Cons: I booked a room with two beds a month in advance, but when I arrived, I got one bed and a really uncomfortable pullout instead. This was definitely on them since all the two-bed ocean-view junior suites were already booked. They wouldn’t give me an upgrade either. I went back to the front desk four times to see if one opened up, but I was either told nothing was available or just ignored. I eventually gave up and slept on the floor. They also need to do a better job cleaning the corners and crevices of the bathroom. (Tip for the resort: I use a steam brush at home and it works wonders.)

What an experience we had. I don’t want to oversell it because this was our first all inclusive. We usually prefer the freedom of booking multiple places, renting a car, adventures, etc. Booking an inclusive and on top of that booking The Grand Palladium is a game changer. More than anything the culture and the staff make it worthwhile. Everyone is kind and welcoming and genuinely want you to experience everything Jamaica has to offer. We stayed for five days and have to say if we ever want a stress free no thinking kind of vacation we will 100% go all inclusive again. Thank you to all the staff that made our vacation memorable. Food, excursions, beaches, and quality of the rooms are all pluses. We will 100% be back!