Hotel Information: Small and intimate, this resort caters especially to families. With a staff-to-guest ratio of 1:1, a vacation nanny service, four restaurants, and a multitude of activities, the resort predominantly attracts parents of young children and infants, and, sometimes, teenage siblings.

Amenity highlights: Franklyn D. Resort & Spa - All Inclusive features two small crescent beaches fronting calm-water swimming coves. Snorkeling opportunities lie within and just outside the coves. Pools include a 23-meter-long (75-foot-long) freeform pool and an activities pool with a 30-meter (100-foot) spiral water slide. Toddlers enjoy two shallow pools, one with a 1.2-meter (four-foot) water slide. A rocky point between the swimming coves features an adults-only six-person spa tub and a sundeck. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort's public areas.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The resort offers 76 guest suites in eight three- and four-story buildings (no elevators). Balconies or terraces are furnished with Adirondack chairs. Living rooms have ceiling fans and louvered windows and doors, and bedrooms are air conditioned. Living rooms also include couches or day beds, dining sets, breakfast bars, televisions, and refrigerators stocked with soft drinks and cheese. High-speed Internet access is complimentary.

Bathrooms sinks have booster steps for children, and televisions with U.S. cable channels include cartoon channels. The resort's gift shop rents VCRs and videos.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Internet access - complimentary
• Kitchenette
• Refrigerator
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping (daily)
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

The resort's 183-meter (200-yard) oceanfront features two small crescent beaches fronting calm-water swimming coves protected by rocky points. Hammocks beneath shade trees at the main beach's rear provide adults vantage points to watch children. Snorkeling opportunities around coral heads lie within and just outside the coves.

A 23-meter-long (75-foot-long) freeform pool is surrounded by a sundeck furnished with padded lounge chairs. A spiral water slide plunges children into another pool. Toddlers enjoy two shallow pools, one with a water slide. An adults-only six-person spa tub and a wood sunning deck is tucked away at a rocky point between the swimming coves.

Daily snorkeling trips, glass-bottom-boat rides, and use of small sailboats, windsurfers, snorkeling gear, and a lighted tennis court and racquets are included.

Guest enjoy discounts at SuperClubs Golf Course 1.5 km (1 mi) away.

Scuba diving is available as an optional activity (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Rafting nearby
• Swimming on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Sailing on site
• Personal watercraft nearby

• Volleyball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Tennis on site
• Basketball on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa - All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Each family is assigned a "vacation nanny" to look after children between 9 AM – 4:40 PM daily (with a one-hour lunch) and to keep guest suites clean. Child care after 4:40 PM is available (hourly surcharges) and additional nannies can also be hired during the day (surcharges).

A large, supervised, air-conditioned children's center open daily from 7 AM – 10 PM is stocked with toys, learning aids, video movies, and video games. Three outdoor playgrounds are adjacent to the children's center. A children's heely track, and a waterplay area for infants and toddlers are also available. Teenagers have their own supervised clubhouse.

Adult indulgences include exclusive access to a six-person spa tub isolated on a rocky point between two swimming coves, ocean-front massage at the SeaGrape Spa with European and Asian treatments in private rooms on another rocky point, a main bar and piano lounge featuring singalong and karaoke, a sports bar, and an à la carte dinner restaurant. Two balustraded finger piers with little wood gazebos on the ends are favorite spots for observing sunsets, ocean gazing, and stargazing.

The air-conditioned SeaGrape Spa offers massage, reflexology, body scrubs, facials, hair braiding, and hair and nail care (surcharges). A fitness room contains cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. A nurse's station is open during the day, with a doctor on call around the clock. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the resort, and Internet access in the cyber café is also complimentary. A gift shop sells resortwear, beachwear, liquor, and sundries and rents out VCRs and videos. A duty-free shop offers jewelry, watches, and Cuban cigars. Another shop sells Jamaican arts and crafts.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa services on site
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Spa tub
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Internet access - wireless
• Business services
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary

• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of suites: 76
• Hair salon
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Arcade/game room
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Supervised child care/activities
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges apply.
Complimentary rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) are available and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Dining

All meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Verandah Restaurant - Open-air restaurant with ocean-view terrace seating adjacent to open-air stage where entertainment is presented nightly. Breakfast buffet daily. Lunch buffet or à la carte menu daily. Dinner buffet or à la carte menu daily. Beach barbecue on Wednesday nights, Jamaican buffet on Saturday nights.

The Pier Restaurant - Adults-only, candle-lit, open-air restaurant in wood pavilion isolated on finger pier at one end of resort. À la carte Italian menu with antipasti bar. Closed Wednesdays, Saturdays.

Overproof Restaurant - Adults-only, Jamaican-style restaurant. Features oxtail, curried mutton and chicken, and escoveitched or steamed fish. Closed Wednesdays, Saturdays.

Beach Side Grill - Open-air spot open daily from late morning to early evening for burgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken and pork, french fries, ice cream, popcorn. Early-evening children's buffet dinner nightly with fare such as grilled-cheese sandwiches, burgers, and pasta.

Main Bar - Open-air poolside spot serving tropical drinks, cocktails, beer daily from late morning to late night.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Daily meals and bar drinks from a choice of four restaurants
• Refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, cheese
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Wine by the bottle

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Use of small sailboats
• Use of windsurfers
• Use of swimming pool/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Scuba diving

  Land sports

• Use of lighted tennis court and racquets
• Volleyball
• Aerobics
• Basketball
• Table tennis
• Use of fitness center

  Tours

• Glass-bottom-boat excursions
• Bicycle tours
• Ocho Rios shopping tour

  Classes/instruction

• Sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, tennis, Aquacise, and aerobics

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
In addition to the services of a vacation nanny for children from 9 AM to 4:40 PM daily (including one-hour nanny lunch break), this resort offers three separate kids’ clubs for children, preteens, and teens with programs of supervised activities, including:

• Dance, swimming, and snorkeling lessons
• Toys, learning aids, and movies
• Ping-Pong, pool, air hockey, and Foosball tables
• Fashion and talent shows
• Face and nail painting
• Arts and crafts
• Beach volleyball
• Preteen and teen centers with computers and video games
  Not included: Child care after 4:40 PM; River-tubing and other excursions for teens

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Disco (offers separate evening sessions for children, preteens, and adults and teens)
• Nightly entertainment in the main bar and piano lounge
• Karaoke
• Weekly beach buffet
• Saturday night Jamaican buffet

All-Inclusive transportation

All-Inclusive transportation The resort provides airport transfers and roundtrip transportation to Ocho Rios for families, with separate trips for teens.

All-Inclusive discounted amenities

All-Inclusive discounted amenities

• Discounts at SuperClubs Golf Course

Not included

Not included

• Wine by the bottle
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• River-tubing and other excursions for teens
• Motorized water sports
• Scuba diving
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Child care after 4:40 PM
• Medical services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

201 Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, 99999

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sangster Intl.)

Area:

Runaway Bay, Jamaica