Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

4.3

Excellent(371 Reviews)

Hotel in Runaway Bay

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Stylish hotel on the shore with 4 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa offers 80 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. 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 spa tub, and a fitness center.

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Runaway Bay

Nearby attractions

Dunn's River Falls & Park

Available Rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 540 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 2 Double • 1080 ft²

Sleeps 7

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Junior Suite, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 484 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 2 Single • 540 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

2 Double • 1 King • 540 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

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4.3

Excellent(371 Reviews)

Hotel in Runaway Bay

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Runaway Bay

Nearby attractions

Dunn's River Falls & Park

Available Rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 540 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 2 Double • 1080 ft²

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

1 King • 484 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 2 Single • 540 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

2 Double • 1 King • 540 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(371 Reviews)

4.3

Aug 2024

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!

4.3

Aug 2024

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

4.3

Jul 2024

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.

4.3

Jul 2024

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.

4.3

Jul 2024

Liked the professionalism of the staff and how everyone tried to make you comfortable, including the Manager/Proprietor. Didn’t like that I spent a week without TV, though that could have been an after effect of the storm Beryl. A bit of upgrading to the whole facility to make it a little more attractive would do a great deal with the great staff. Thanks Manager for helping to make my stay a good one!

4.3

Jul 2024

During our recent stay at the Franklyn D. Resort (FDR) in Jamaica, we experienced the onset of Hurricane Beryl. Despite the challenging circumstances, our experience at FDR was exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for the staff and management's efforts. Due to the hurricane, the resort had to operate with fewer amenities than usual. However, this did not diminish our experience. The staff and management were outstanding, going above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests. Unlike other hotels that crowded guests into large convention rooms, FDR allowed us to remain in our safe and comfortable accommodations. This was particularly important as we were traveling with two teenagers who also appreciated the home-like atmosphere of the rooms. The resort's food was excellent, and the service was spectacular, with a clear emphasis on safety. The staff's attention to detail and their dedication to guest welfare were evident throughout our stay. Even under the stress of a hurricane, the team at FDR managed to provide a sense of normalcy and comfort. In summary, our family would highly recommend FDR and we plan to return. We cannot thank the management and staff enough for their exceptional care and service during such a stressful time.

4.3

Jul 2024

Staff was awesome

4.3

May 2024

There is nothing worse than spending your hard owned money at a dirty hotel. They had no food. No guests. Disgusting never again

4.3

May 2024

Quite

4.3

May 2024

This property had limited food options and it wasn’t buffer style and bar was not stocked with most items and almost no entertainment and entire resort shut down at 11/00 PM

4.3

May 2024

I like that the property was close to the beach and they had pools and slides for the children. The staff tried their best to make everyone in the party comfortable. They did well to accommodate guests with allergies. The nanny service was helpful because my kids loved the nanny. The nightly entertainment was great and eventful. Things to work on would be updating the property and expanding the menu choices.

4.3

Apr 2024

I loved the family setting and the staff was wonderful and polite it was a great all around experience

4.3

Apr 2024

I loved the entire experience. The staff at FDR have left an ever lasting imprint of what "One Love" really means. ❤️

4.3

Apr 2024

Pro: So much fun for the children! Nanny service was one of a kind! Con: Bar options and liquor quality could be improved! No good tequila very poor for shots!

4.3

Apr 2024

Quiet family oriented resort. Friendly staff. 5 star Allinclusive dining. Just a piece of paradise.

4.3

Apr 2024

This is our sixth time at this resort. Nothing compares to the uniqueness of this place. The nannies are amazing. Parents can have a true vacation. It is a small resort, so even with older kids, you feel comfortable letting them roam around. The food is amazing and it's also Jamaican-owned, so your money stays in the country. The staff is super friendly. This is not your typical big all-inclusive. But what it lacks in size, it makes up in heart!

4.3

Apr 2024

This is a sanctuary for family vacations. I loved everything about this place. The staff is A1, they are friendly and very helpful. The nany service is just what i needed. My kids fell in love with what they experienced. My husband and i were able to relax knowing our kids were having fun and were taken care of.

4.3

Mar 2024

Love the staff and the service of this resort.

4.3

Mar 2024

This property was a beautiful way to see the island for the first time. Lovely surroundings showing you the beauty and natural land of Jamaica. Staff is beyond wonderful helpful and very friendly. This is a kid friendly resort with nannies on the property to tend to those who have families and will give you an authentic Jamaican experience.

4.3

Mar 2024

It’s a family place for sure. Very welcoming and hospitable, a bit outdated but it’s for families not luxurious couples type of place. Food gets 12 of of 10

4.3

Mar 2024

Property needs severe updating. Staff and food/drink were amazing. Owner is amazing but hotel needs a revamp

4.3

Mar 2024

Staff is friendly caring going above and beyond their duties.

4.3

Mar 2024

Excellent for a family or quiet get away. Food is delicious, property is walkable with plenty of activities to do or not. 😆 The snorkeling a is fantastic as is the ride on the glass bottom boat. Guests are like family most people we met have come here for at minimum 5-20 years. Lots of repeat customers speaks for itself.

4.3

Feb 2024

Just the vacation we needed. Staff was attentive and accommodating. Nanny service spectacular! We will be returning.

4.3

Feb 2024

Beautiful grounds, amazing nanny service. The place was not busy the first few days of our stay and services and entertainment were lacking as a result, which we were not informed of prior to our stay. Also the Internet service was terrible.

4.3

Feb 2024

Authentic Jamaican experience....staff and food were excellent. Hotel could definitely use some fixing up...but a great place for relaxing

4.3

Feb 2024

The hotel has a beautiful architecture, the rooms are spacious and have very comfortable beds! The food is awesome, authentic jamaican cuisine. I loved my gin and tonics. The stay includes a lot of fun and entertaining activities, like boat rides, snorkeling an fishing. All the staff is attentive and eager to assist you. I was traveling on my own and felt safe during my whole stay. Perhaps the property needs a little bit of fixing but all around I rather stay here than at a big chain hotel

4.3

Feb 2024

As a family with two young kids, we were delighted by our experience. It may not be for everyone - this is not the same as an experience at a large all-inclusive resort. Things are a little more relaxed and unpredictable, in terms of precisely which services will be available when, etc. But I felt like both us and the kids got so much more out of it. FDR has a lot going for it: unusually spacious (double) rooms inside non-generic little Spanish-style buildings; access to a beautiful neighbouring beach (alongside its small one); a waterslide where kids (and possibly adults) will happily spend hours; free boat rides; pretty tasty a la carte meals; a location near lots of good day-trip options. But its charm is particularly a credit to its staff - not just the nannies, who may be a main selling point, but also the wonderfully warm folks around the resort, like the lifeguard who taught our 7-year-old how to snorkel, the boat captain who took us out to fish one morning, and the restaurant and bar staff we felt like we knew by the second time they served us. Possibly helped by its Jamaican ownership, it feels way less impersonal than any resort I've been to previously. All this to say, we left with a lot of warm feelings and are eager to return.

4.3

Jan 2024

This is definitely a family-oriented resort, esp for young children. Good food & drink, lots of fresh seafood & Jamaican fare. Staff is attentive and helpful. Liked that it is a smaller place; not large place with loud crowds. Enjoyed the activities incl. beach volleyball, glass bottom boat, beach access, ocean kayak, fresh water pool, sun loungers. Front office arranged safe & excellent quality transportation to Dunn's River Falls. Only downside was that wifi signal not strong and drops frequently. Overall, an excellent stay.

4.3

Jan 2024

The property was OK..there are a few concerns that was voiced and the management i addressed was very dismissive...I am a vivid Traveller and certain areas needs improvement. Wonderful activities for children!

4.3

Dec 2023

Enjoyed our time here very much. The staff were wonderful, friendly, attentive and caring. There is always something to do for adults and kids. Highly recommend this property to families who want a safe place with the option to leave their children with other children and have caring adults watch them while you go relax or play. The spa services are fantastic too!

4.3

Nov 2023

The place was very clean and the staff was very accommodating.

4.3

Nov 2023

We had an enjoyable stay but it did have some bumps along the way...Our hot water failed multiple times and was never properly fixed. We were giving our baby a bath when we suddenly had no hot water, and maintenance, after their own review, could only tell us a plumber was coming the next day, which never happened. The water was never fixed. Also, the baby mattress we were provided with originally was moldy and stained. We requested a new one which was clean so they did fix that but why give out a clearly stained one to begin with? The rooms themselves were nice and larger than expected. The nanny service was fantastic - ours was friendly, followed directions very well, and was always very pleasant and good with our kids. The staff overall at the resort was excellent. The food was good, though a bit redundant at the buffet. There were several areas still under a bit of construction that i think should be blocked off better since it's a family-oriented resort. Our stay was good overall despite some of the hardships.

4.3

Oct 2023

Trich the manager was super helpful!

4.3

Aug 2023

Everything

4.3

Aug 2023

Food was not good, roaches, black mold. Everything stops at 5pm. Feel we were mislead on the resort. If you wanted to snorkel that was extra money. Stayed the one night and got our refund.

4.3

Aug 2023

Hotel not 5 star @ all. Property needs to be upgraded, change the entrance gate, needs to be exterminated had ants, roaches & even lizard inside the rooms that I was staying into. Most of all when tourists goes there we needs to feel welcome @ first entering there. Overall some of the staffs was was good & food was great 👍. I was going to changed hotel like other tourists that came there within 24-48 hours. The reviews wasn’t true. Another thing was very good for families with children 💯 the nannies was great ❤️🙌

4.3

Aug 2023

If you are looking for a family-friendly resort that looks after your childcare needs while you enjoy the relaxation of your stay, this is the place to be—one of the few resorts I know that offers each guest a nanny service. They will look after your child and provide them with any required support. My children loved their nanny and were present for all the activities they took part in, including swimming, snorkelling, arts and crafts, tennis, and basketball. The food was good, with a selection of Caribbean, French, Italian and Indian food. The small place made it feel more community-like and made for a short walk to the beach and other amenities within the resort. The staff were extremely caring and would look out for your children if they decided to sit in a different dining area. This resort has many return guests, and I can see why. My kids and I loved it so much we plan on going back again within the next year or 2.

4.3

Aug 2023

It was as kid-friendly and safe for them as advertised. Staff made it such a pleasure.

4.3

Aug 2023

Had a great time

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Runaway Bay?

The average price for a rental in Runaway Bay is $209 per night. This rental is $73 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa. Enjoy the water!

Is Franklyn D. Resort & Spa pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Franklyn D. Resort & Spa?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Hotel in Runaway Bay

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Runaway Bay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

Junior Suite, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

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

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

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa

Hotel in Runaway Bay

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Runaway Bay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

Junior Suite, Garden/Pool View with Full- Time Nanny Service

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

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

Reviews

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