My stepson and his new wife chose Coral Cove for the wedding spot, so we just went with the flow. As this was our first trip to Jamaica our only knowledge of the area is what we had read on Trip Advisor. The roads were about as bad or worse than we expected. Getting to the resort was a real chore. Once there the staff was excellent. They had food waiting for us when we got there and the room had a great view. I found the food to be average to a little below average, though there was always more than enough. The bar was great, and they will make you anything you can think up. All the staff and especially the bartenders and drivers were very personable and friendly. The beach was very pretty, but like much of the island, rocky and hard to get into. The water was very rough the whole time we were there. As others had stated, Coral Cove is in a small village with little to do. If you want to go out be ready for a long drive. At the time of our visit there were only a few air conditioned rooms. Though it was pleasent at night it was qutie warm during the early evening and during the day. We did have an airconditioned room, but the air went out and that was that.
I would like to add that the wedding was wonderful and the staff did a great job with the reception. The resort also helped him get a local band for the music.

The Jamaican cooks: Ms. Jean, Annette, Sonia, Elaine and their host of young Jamaican girls are the main attraction for this trip. The ladies made you feel like children coming home for the holidays. They scolded me for not eating enough - that's how much care they put into looking after their guests. They are fiery, comical culinary mistresses of Coral Cove. They knew everybody and every single piece of the country. I regret not learning their recipes. The beauty of the resort, the people, the landscape, particularly, the cove, left me little time to spend with Ms. Jean and the ladies, but they knew when to call me in for dinner and they knew to have a guide posted at my door, after I casually asked about nearby attractions, like Bob Marley's house and his mineral bath. There is absolutely NO restaurant in New York that could touch their personable, "no problem" service and their addiction to treating you like family. It was so hard to say goodbye! We made a vow to return to their Jamaican comfort. They made a vow to be there. All other accommodations, which were SUPERIOR, is still but a backdrop to Ms. Jean, her ladies and their Jamaican home.

When we decided that we needed to get married in a place that was naturally beautiful and away from all of the mess of corporate vacation resorts, we were lucky enough to find Coral Cove. From the first contact we had with the management of Coral Cove, everything was handled perfectly and in a timely manner. They really do have a slice of heaven for people who want to truly relax and see the real Jamaica. The food was wonderful, and frequent. The staff took great care of our every need. Ritchie is most certainly the man, and while in his care a weary traveler will not want for anything. Be sure to go see Uncle Sam in "town" and take a day trip to Negril... The details of our wedding were handled perfectly, and although it was only the two of us I felt throughout the process the same professionalism and attention was given to us as would have been given to a larger party. Overall a great place and we will certainly be making a return trip for an anniversary celebration.

This is absolutely the place to get away from it all. I think the toughest decision we faced all week was deciding if we wanted another rum drink. The staff certainly takes care of you, and the food was divine!

We shared the resort with 2 or 3 other couples - depending upon the day. We stayed for 8 nights in the Bonita, which was one of the smaller rooms (but had AC). The room was very clean and there were always enough towels. It was our 6th trip to Jamaica & we've stayed at a different resort each time, but this one may be the first we decide to plan for a repeat visit.

A couple of things to note:
-This resort may not be for everyone. It is very small and quiet, with no real nightlife. There are no major attractions close by & the road is a challenge in and of itself. Those qualities were great for us, but might not work for those seeking a more lively atmosphere.
-DO use the drivers arranged through the hotel. There is no way to find this place if you don't already know where you're going, and the cost is in line when compared to the cab fare from Montego Bay to Negril.
- The snorkeling is OK. The reef has not recovered from Hurricane Ivan, but there are several varieties of reef fish, along with the occasional eel. And we did see dolphins jumping a couple of days, which was great.
- DO wear watershoes when swimming - there's an abundance of sea urchins, sharp coral, and lavarock.
-Bug spray is suggested, particularly for after dark on calm nights.