Secrets St. James Montego Bay — All-Inclusive Destination Weddings
Lot 59A, Montego Bay, Jamaica · Adults-Only (18+) · 350 Suites · AAA Four Diamond · British Colonial Design
Resort Overview
Secrets St. James Montego Bay sits on a breathtaking peninsula completely surrounded by the turquoise Caribbean Sea — one of the most distinctive resort settings in the Caribbean, where guests can look out at open water from nearly every angle on the property. British Colonial design with rich dark wood floors, contemporary fabrics, and mountain-to-ocean views give it a character that's distinctly Jamaican rather than the generic tropical aesthetic of many Mexico resorts. 350 all-suite accommodations, 7 à la carte restaurants, 9 bars and lounges including a daily Jerk Hut on wheels, and a promenade plaza with live music every evening — plus free-flow access to Secrets Wild Orchid directly next door and, for Preferred Club guests, access to Breathless Montego Bay further along the peninsula. Just 15 minutes from Sangster International Airport.
Peninsula Setting — Caribbean on Both Sides
The resort occupies a peninsula completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea — a physically distinctive setting where guests have open water views in nearly every direction.
Three-Resort Access Chain
Free-flow to Secrets Wild Orchid next door. Preferred Club guests also access Breathless Montego Bay. Three connected properties on the same peninsula — the most expansive resort access of any property in this guide.
British Colonial Design
Rich dark wood floors, colonial architecture, and contemporary Jamaican accents — a distinctive design language that feels authentically of the island, not generic tropical.
Promenade Plaza with Live Music Daily
The resort's promenade plaza hosts live music and entertainment every evening — a genuinely Jamaican atmosphere distinct from the after-dark programs at Mexico properties.
Daily Jerk Hut on Wheels
Authentic Jamaican jerk available daily as the Jerk Hut passes through — a small touch that tells you everything about the resort's commitment to genuine local character.
15 Minutes from Sangster Airport
One of the fastest airport-to-resort transfers in the Caribbean — guests landing on a Friday evening are at the resort and by the bar in under 20 minutes.
Wedding Venues St. James + Wild Orchid Available
| Venue | Property | Setting | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small / Over-Water Gazebo | St. James | Iconic intimate gazebo perched on a rock pier above the Caribbean — completely surrounded by water on all sides. The most photographically distinctive venue on the peninsula. | Up to 15 guests (ceremony only) |
| Beach | St. James | Private beach on the peninsula's beachfront — Caribbean-lapped white sand for a classic Jamaican beach ceremony. | Flexible · confirm with specialists |
| St. James Preferred Beach & Lawn | St. James | Combined beach and garden lawn venue in the Preferred Club area — a more defined, structured setting than the open beach. | Up to 120 guests |
| Barracuda Beach | Wild Orchid | Expansive beachfront at the Wild Orchid side of the peninsula — named for the Barracuda Bar on-site; open Caribbean backdrop. | Up to 200 guests |
| Beachfront Casita | Wild Orchid | A dramatic beachfront gazebo structure on the Wild Orchid property — the largest dedicated wedding structure on the peninsula, suited to larger groups. | Up to 200 guests (ceremony, cocktail, reception) |
| Breathless Gazebo | Breathless (Preferred Club access) | Beachfront gazebo at neighboring Breathless Montego Bay — available to Preferred Club guests from St. James. Accommodates up to 80 guests. | Up to 80 guests |
| Grand Ballroom | Wild Orchid | Fully air-conditioned indoor ballroom — the rain contingency for any outdoor event booking on the peninsula. Customizable with dance floor, florals, and full décor. | Large groups · confirm exact capacity |
Secrets Wedding Packages
Complimentary when booking at least 7 nights in the qualifying room category, or when 5 rooms (any category) are booked for at least 3 nights. Also applies to vow renewals.
- On-site wedding coordinator
- Symbolic ceremony · use of wedding gazebo or beach
- Preparation and ironing of wedding attire
- Bouquet(s) and boutonniere(s) for the couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (up to 10 guests)
- Newlywed package · special turndown service
- Complimentary room for one member of the couple the night before (subject to availability)
- Late checkout for the couple (subject to availability)
- Free first anniversary nights (qualifying stay)
- 15% spa treatment discount · minister/judge fees charged separately
Cannot be combined with the Secrets Eternity Honeymoon Package for both to be received complimentary. Minimum 30 days advance booking required. Subject to blackout dates.
Mid-tier package — adds a 3-hour private dinner reception for 20 guests, ceremony photography, and Vera Wang toasting flutes. Minister/judge included.
- All Wedding in Paradise inclusions
- Minister/judge service included
- Hairstyling and makeup for one member of the couple
- Natural floral centerpiece for sweetheart table
- Private cocktail hour — hors d'oeuvres, Silver Menu, 20 guests (1 hr)
- Private dinner reception — Silver Menu, 20 guests (3 hrs)
- 36 full-color ceremony photos + wedding album
- Two boutonnieres + two corsages for wedding party
- Wedgwood Vera Wang Love Knots toasting flutes
- Welcome/rehearsal dinner bonus at an à la carte restaurant
Flagship tier — adds live entertainment, full gazebo décor setup, video coverage, and a couples spa treatment.
- All Secrets of Love inclusions
- Live Jamaican musical entertainment during cocktail hour (steel pan, reggae, or equivalent — confirm current offering with resort)
- Full gazebo décor — 20 chairs, ceremonial table, aisle runner
- Natural floral centerpieces for both sweetheart and ceremonial tables
- Private cocktail hour — Gold Menu, 20 guests (1 hr)
- Private dinner reception — Gold Menu, 20 guests (3 hrs)
- 50 full-color photos + wedding album
- 30-minute ceremony video
- Choice of Swedish massage, European facial, or body scrub for two
- Welcome/rehearsal dinner bonus at an à la carte restaurant
Wedding Group Benefits
A group booking of 10+ rooms with a minimum 3-night stay at Secrets St. James unlocks the group benefit tier. Maximum of 3 complimentary rooms and 2 upgrades per group.
Complimentary Rooms
1 complimentary room for every 10 paid rooms per night. VFL tracks room nights and ensures the refund is issued correctly after travel.
Room Upgrades
1 complimentary upgrade to the next room category for every 10 paid rooms — based on the lowest room category booked by the group. Cannot be combined with the complimentary wedding package, though both may be booked side by side when requirements are met independently.
$100 Resort Coupons Per Person
Applicable at the Spa (up to $40 per 50-minute treatment), Romantic Dinners (up to $60 per concierge-arranged dinner), and up to $10 per bottle of wine. No cash value if unused.
Complimentary Welcome Reception
1-hour hosted welcome reception for up to 50 guests — bartender, open bar, and hors d'oeuvres station. Private group check-in included.
Hospitality Desk + Welcome Cocktail
Dedicated group and resort coordinator, welcome drink on arrival, and private group check-in for all rooms in the block.
Blackout dates: May 1–31, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
Photo Gallery
Resort, venues, and wedding highlights at Secrets St. James Montego Bay.
Three-Resort Access — St. James, Wild Orchid & Breathless
The Montego Bay peninsula hosts three connected adult-oriented properties — each with its own atmosphere and amenity set, accessible depending on your room booking and tier. This is the most expansive multi-resort access of any property in this guide.
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
British Colonial-designed resort on the peninsula's western edge. 350 suites, 7 à la carte restaurants, 9 bars, promenade plaza with live music nightly, Jerk Hut on wheels daily, Secrets Spa, championship golf nearby. Your base property.
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Vibrant, design-forward sister resort adjacent to St. James — inspired by Jamaica's Ethiopian heritage, with bold color and pattern throughout. 350 suites, additional dining and bar options, and the Barracuda Beach and Beachfront Casita wedding venues (up to 200 guests each). All Secrets St. James guests have complimentary free-flow access.
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
A third connected property along the peninsula — party-atmosphere adults-only resort with butler service, three pools, and an elevated lounge experience. The Breathless gazebo (up to 80 guests) is available as a wedding venue for Preferred Club guests from St. James. Access is exclusive to the Preferred Club tier.
Dining at Secrets St. James
7 à la carte restaurants and 9 bars — all included, no reservations required for most dining. With free-flow access to Secrets Wild Orchid's additional restaurants and bars, wedding groups have access to an even wider culinary program across the combined stay.
- 7 gourmet à la carte restaurants — international variety
- 9 bars and lounges — piano bar, beach bar, swim-up included
- Daily Jerk Hut on wheels — authentic Jamaican jerk
- Promenade plaza — live music nightly with mountain-to-ocean backdrop
- 24-hour room service · daily refreshed minibar
- Coco Café — 24-hour coffee and snacks
Montego Bay — What Wedding Guests Will Experience
Montego Bay (10–15 min)
- Hip Strip — Gloucester Avenue bar and restaurant strip
- Rose Hall Great House — historic plantation with legendary Ghost Tour
- Doctor's Cave Beach Club — the most famous beach in MoBay
Golf
- White Witch Golf Course — championship course at Rose Hall
- Cinnamon Hill Golf Course — Rose Hall complex
- Half Moon Golf Club — Robert Trent Jones design
Excursions
- Dunn's River Falls — iconic waterfall climb, 90 min east
- Martha Brae River Rafting — bamboo raft tours through jungle
- ATV jungle tours — off-road through Jamaican countryside
- Luminous Lagoon — bioluminescent bay night excursion
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