Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
All-suite resort on Montego Bay Marine Park featuring modern rooms, rooftop bay views, and lively parties.
The verdict
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Breathless Montego Bay is an all-suite resort surrounded by the Montego Bay Marine Park, offering lively entertainment and upscale amenities. Guests consistently praise the spacious modern suites with marble double-vanity bathrooms and the friendly staff who learn guests by name. However, room service can take a long time to arrive, and navigating the octagon-shaped hallways to reach the elevator is confusing for some guests. 1521267
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently celebrate the modern, cozy suites featuring plush soft beds and balconies overlooking the bay, sunrise, and mountains. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms impress guests with marble double vanities, large rainfall shower heads, and ginger lemongrass toiletries. 26215
- Staff and bartenders earn high marks for attentive customer service, with employees remembering guests by name throughout their stay. 2221
The catch
- While many guests praise the unlimited a la carte dining and outdoor breakfast, others find certain appetizers and main courses underwhelming. 21
- Some guests feel pampered by the upscale suite amenities, whereas others question whether the quality justifies paying $700 a night. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Couples and wedding parties looking for lively entertainment
- — Guests wanting spacious suites with ocean and mountain views
- — Snorkelers and kayakers exploring the Montego Bay Marine Park
Skip it if
- — Guests who expect prompt 24-hour room service
- — Travelers easily disoriented by winding octagon hallway layouts
- — Budget-conscious vacationers sensitive to high nightly rates
Seen on camera
24 moments · 5 videos · Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
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“after sanitizing our luggage and we sanitized our hands as well we had checked in checking time was 3 p.m we actually ar…”
youtube.com1:03“now the rooms the the weights arranged i think it's like an octagon so it's a bit confusing just to reach from your room…”
youtube.com1:22“this is our room a standard room you know you got a king-sized bed and we got robes as well which i really appreciated”
youtube.com1:37“this is our view mixture between ocean view and a garden view here's an up close look you know it was a i really appreci…”
youtube.com1:48“the bathrooms were pretty decent you know it was a shower and this is it you know the rainfall seen in show where you ha…”
youtube.com2:05“one last look at their room and this was their view now they were on the second floor but this view was obviously ocean…”
youtube.com4:41“had these little swings which i thought was very cute and the bartender there was very mannerable as well”
youtube.com9:28“they had these little shell things which was like a lobster with shrimp shelding and it wasn't good though”
youtube.com15:17“they brought all the bread with the cheese in the olive oil which in my opinion was the best thing that we had all night”
youtube.com17:57“One of the great advantages of staying at Breathless Montego Bay is its proximity to a wealth of attractions and activit…”
youtube.com7:36“this painting is actually done by one of the managers here he was very cool gave us a tour so shout out to him”
youtube.com0:49“bathrooms a lot of bathrooms around the beach the pool area which is very nice if you're like me”
youtube.com6:21“and this was of course Ocean View I don't really think they have a lot of non ocean view from what I can see so so even…”
youtube.com13:21“all right jetted tub that was very nice we also had that so it's not just for sweets sit there have your morning breakfa…”
youtube.com14:59“toilet area nice toilet very private”
youtube.com16:14“the body washes and the soap smelled so good Ginger lemongrass minty something it's amazing”
youtube.com16:41“behind this see-through door is the restroom and you have this gorgeous see-through shower that can fit 10 people in it…”
youtube.com1:31“now when we got here we had a gorgeous sunny day but it's now about the storm but it still doesn't take away from this g…”
youtube.com3:29“the next day we went out at the restaurant i had the escargots appetizer there was shrimp as well i can't remember this…”
youtube.com20:14“the pros for me was definitely the bed the bed was super super super soft and nice it felt like i was sleeping on a clot…”
youtube.com22:59“The rooms have a modern cozy feel, like they were designed for people who want comfort, but still with a little wow fact…”
youtube.com2:35“this is the lobby very nicely decorated for Christmas we came for new”
youtube.com0:29“also their towels great quality very large some resorts some hotels they have those tiny towels but these they were good”
youtube.com16:20“The private balcony or terrace is a perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a night cap while taking in breatht…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Food
91Location
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Room
85- “Book an Xhale Club room. They usually are a little pricier than their Preferred Secrets equivalents I believe (not certain) but are so worth it in every aspect.” 2
- “Every room at Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa has a marina view - and it's beautiful. The bed faces the marina so you can watch boats come and go with your feet kicked up.” 22
Service
87Bed & Sleep
87- “the pros for me was definitely the bed the bed was super super super soft and nice it felt like i was sleeping on a clothes” 2122:59
Value
82- “For this price point I just don't believe it's worth it. When I get to the point of spending $700 a night I just expect better quality's” 4
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa and the 1 other hotel we cover in Montego Bay. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
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Falls short of what $$$ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the upscale median of 92, across 289 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 86
Based on 289 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 54 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “With spacious accommodations, top-notch service, and delicious dining options, your wedding guests will be wowed, just like I was.” 26
- “Prepare your taste buds for a world tour, because the dining options here are diverse and delicious.” 26
- “Room service was also fantastic. We conveniently ordered from the tablet on our nightstand and there was hardly any wait at all.” 22
- “Rooftop bar/restaurant was nice.” 4
- “The food was outstanding and the atmosphere was great thank.your for a memorable 50th.” 4
- “all right jetted tub that was very nice we also had that so it's not just for sweets sit there have your morning breakfast morning coffee” On camera1114:59
- “Food was just ok which was a big let down.” 4
- “the next day we went out at the restaurant i had the escargots appetizer there was shrimp as well i can't remember this name but it was was pretty good for the main course we had steak then lamb chops i had duck and there was chicken breast and it was better than the italian restaurant” On camera2120:14
- “and this was dessert and the dessert again was better than the italian restaurant it was it was pretty good good” 21
- “ting our food. We dined at the Italian restaurant Spumante once during our stay and I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh and delicious our meal was.” 22
- “From mouthwatering Jamaican dishes to a global menu that's honestly tempting, you and your wedding crew are in for a treat!” 26
- “Room service available around the clock and the food was always hot and ready.” 4
- “Breakfast outside every morning is pure magic.” 2
- “Amazing Entertainment and good food!!” 6
- “the dessert wasn't really all that either but this is it right here the ice cream was good yeah the ice cream was good” 21
- “The food and drinks at the resort exceeded my expectations. I'm never sure what to expect with hotel dining, but I think that the relatively small size of this resort and the clientele allowed for inspired menus and palate-pleasing culinary options.” 22
- “the food was the food they had a lot of different food options i really appreciated that” On camera2124:11
- “so the appetizers were very much underwhelming this is the main course i ordered shrimp with lobster clam spaghetti” 21
- “Book an Xhale Club room. They usually are a little pricier than their Preferred Secrets equivalents I believe (not certain) but are so worth it in every aspect.” 2
- “now the rooms the the weights arranged i think it's like an octagon so it's a bit confusing just to reach from your room to the elevator so that was quite confusing” On camera211:22
- “this is our room a standard room you know you got a king-sized bed and we got robes as well which i really appreciated” On camera211:37
- “one last look at their room and this was their view now they were on the second floor but this view was obviously ocean vienna was very very nice” On camera214:41
- “Every room at Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa has a marina view - and it's beautiful. The bed faces the marina so you can watch boats come and go with your feet kicked up.” 22
- “this is the closet right here you know adequate space the closet it came with a steamer a little mini safety box i guess to put any jewelry or anything like that you know plenty of space to hang your clothes” 21
- “The accommodations at Breathless Montego Bay are next-level! This all-suite resort's got 150 luxury suites that'll pamper you and your guests for sure.” 26
- “The private balcony or terrace is a perfect spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a night cap while taking in breathtaking views of either the lush gardens or the sparkling Caribbean Sea.” On camera91:18
- “The accommodations at Breathless Montego Bay are next-level! This all-suite resort's got 150 luxury suites that'll pamper you and your guests for sure. I especially love the décor, it's swanky meets cozy.” 26
- “You'll have an amazing view of the sunrise and the sunset from your room balcony, as well as the bay and the surrounding mountains.” 2
- “The oak wood wall decor and door that separated the front of the room and bathroom from the main bedroom and balcony were a nice touch that brought a sense of calm to an otherwise stimulating environment.” 22
- “I loved sitting out on the balcony first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee made with the in-room coffee maker.” 22
- “Room service takes a while.” 26
- “The service was fantastic. Employees knew our names and checked in throughout our stay when they saw us in passing.” 22
- “bathrooms a lot of bathrooms around the beach the pool area which is very nice if you're like me” On camera116:21
- “also their towels great quality very large some resorts some hotels they have those tiny towels but these they were good” On camera1116:20
- “if you're looking for a nice hotel that customer service is a1” On camera2124:05
- “With spacious accommodations, top-notch service, and delicious dining options, your wedding guests will be wowed, just like I was.” 26
- “Check-in takes a long time.” 26
- “The servers were also very attentive and we had coffee and fresh orange juice waiting for us when we came back from get” 22
- “You'll have your every want & need met while being pampered with luxurious amenities and receiving top-notch service from a dedicated staff including a butler in the xhale club suites.” 7
- “like i said the staff is well maneuverable because some customer service here was a one they'll definitely get 10 out of 10 for that” On camera2113:18
- “The butler service with Roberto and Okefe was top notch.” 4
- “Great resort! We were well taken care of by the friendly staff.” 4
- “Customer Ratings & Reviews TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Breathless took our breath away. This was a friends get away where my cousin proposed. They were very helpful with the proposal and gave all options for all budgets.” 4
- “they also gave us these nice little that's a shower cap they had the lotion as well as the soap yeah i really appreciated that because most of the times you go to these hotels they have shower gel and i'm a bar soap type of person” On camera212:27
- “the bathrooms were pretty decent you know it was a shower and this is it you know the rainfall seen in show where you have the handheld show off and here's a video of how it actually looks” On camera212:05
- “toilet area nice toilet very private” On camera1116:14
- “behind this see-through door is the restroom and you have this gorgeous see-through shower that can fit 10 people in it no but it has a rainfall shower and then also a handheld shower in a” On camera161:31
- “The marble double-vanity bathroom is also a nice touch for a newly married couple.” 26
- “this is our view mixture between ocean view and a garden view here's an up close look you know it was a i really appreciated this view like i couldn't complain that yeah” On camera211:48
- “and this was of course Ocean View I don't really think they have a lot of non ocean view from what I can see so so even if you're getting a partial view you're still going to have a good view” On camera1113:21
- “now when we got here we had a gorgeous sunny day but it's now about the storm but it still doesn't take away from this gorgeous view” On camera163:29
- “You'll have access to everything Secrets (Preferred Club included) plus exclusive access to Xhale Club amenities which Preferred Secrets guest don't benefit from, such as 24 hour Rooftop pool, which offers the most stunning panoramic view we've ever witnessed!” 2
- “the pros for me was definitely the bed the bed was super super super soft and nice it felt like i was sleeping on a clothes” On camera2122:59
- “For this price point I just don't believe it's worth it. When I get to the point of spending $700 a night I just expect better quality's” 4
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 23 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 62/100We read 26 sources for this property, and pulled 89 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 2Breathless Montego Bay deserves some big lovereddit.comForum thread2025-04-21Recent5 quotes used
“Book an Xhale Club room. They usually are a little pricier than their Preferred Secrets equivalents I believe (not certain) but are so worth it in every aspect.”
Read originalreddit.com - 26Weddings At Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spaparadiseweddings.comReview site2024-01-01Ageing13 quotes used
“With spacious accommodations, top-notch service, and delicious dining options, your wedding guests will be wowed, just like I was.”
Read originalparadiseweddings.com - 22Things to know before booking a stay at Breathless Cabo ...thepointsguy.comReview site2022-10-03Ageing9 quotes used
“The service was fantastic. Employees knew our names and checked in throughout our stay when they saw us in passing.”
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“Rooftop bar/restaurant was nice.”
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